Whiskey Bench

Join the Whiskey Bench as Kat and Stephen discuss squatter rights, spending packages, cannibalism, and inner monologues.  Ranch Water 3 oz. blanco tequila 1 1/2 oz. fresh lime juice (about 1 shot) Topo Chico, chilled Fresh lime wedge for garnish Add ice to your favorite glass, and pour in tequila and lime juice. Top of with Topo Chico, and garnish with a wedge a lime. Relevant Sources: Budget Proj...

Join the Whiskey Bench for a casual session of talking shop. Kat and Stephen riff about "new" information revealing some shady dealings surrounding transsexual "healthcare", a movement in the west seeking to undermine freedom of speech, migration, state of the union, and a handful of rants the round it off. Singapore Sling 1 ½ ounces gin  ½ ounce cherry brandy ¼ ounce Cointreau ¼ ounce Bénédictine...

Join the Whiskey Bench for its 2024 kickoff. After a hiatus of nearly 8 months, Kat and Stephen are back! This episode is all about talking shop, and catching up. Gin Blossom 2 oz gin half a lemon 1/2 oz Lillet Blanc 1/4 oz St. Germain Shake all ingredients and serve in your favorite glass garnished with a lemon peel. Remember, always drink responsibly and cheers to a fulfilled life with all its b...

Join the Whiskey Bench for a discussion for a well overdue episode of news and brews. Kat and Stephen have vanished off the face of the earth the last couple months, but are making a comeback. Tune in to hear about rogue AI drones killing their operators to complete their preferred tasks, breaking news (3 years old...) about how the Wuhan lab leak theory is in fact real and not racists, and how nu...

Join the Whiskey Bench for a discussion about the SVB collapse. Kat and Stephen dive into fractional reserve banking, bonds, inflation, and alternatives to the current system. Is this collapse as big a deal as people are making it out to be? What are the side effects of bailing out these banks? The Bench gets into all this and more. Irish Maid 2oz Irish Whiskey 3/4 oz lemon juice 1/2 oz St. Germai...

Join the Whiskey Bench for another episode of News and Brews. It's not the first time Kat and Torna have talked about COVID, and it won't be the last. For years countless credible doctor, institution, and individuals had been arguing that natural immunity was robust, and masks were not as effective as gov. officials were leading you to believe. As more and more data are being released the public,...

Join the Whiskey Bench for an update on the Russ-Ukrainian War. It's been one year since the conflict started, and lots has progressed. The Bench gives a quick overview of events leading into this conflict (check out the Russian/Ukrainian series for in-depth analysis), discuss the Nord stream pipeline sabotage, foreign aid, casualties, and much more. As the conflict continues to escalate, violence...

Join the Whiskey Bench for another episode of News and Brews. Social security is headed toward insolvency and (R) and (D) alike seem to be ignoring that fact. Since the citizens of the Unites States can't opt out of paying into a worthless program, what can be done? In other news, Chat GPT has a twin brother DAN. He smarter, faster, and can do anything. The Bench lays out all the drama and what th...

Join the Whiskey Bench for the start of their series covering the war on drugs. In this episode Stephen and Kat begin with a brief historical primer covering early actors, how drugs were treated in the US, groups targeted by drug regulation, and of course the CIA. Pain Killer 4 ounces pineapple juice 2 ounces dark rum  1 ounce cream of coconut 1 ounce orange juice add ingredients to shaker with ic...

Hello friends! We are back for 2023 after a hiatus and ready to rumble. Join the Whiskey Bench for another episode of News and Brews. This week the Bench discusses Biden's mishandling of classified documents and plans for reparation in California. Beer of the Week: Highlander Pocket Cowboy Relevant Link: Why White House Stayed Mum on Documents Documents found at Biden's Home Documents found at Bid...

Join the Whiskey Bench for another episode of News and Brews. This week the Bench discusses the attacks on the Nord Stream pipelines. Stephen and Kat dive into potential culprits, unlikely motives, and how this all further complicates the war in Ukraine. Beer of the Week: Sierra Nevada Sunny Little Thing Relevant Link: Columbia Prof. yanked off air after accusing US in Nord Stream sabotage Fact Ch...

Join the Whiskey Bench for a special interview with Todd Myers about free market enviornmentalism and his forthcoming book, Time to Think Small: How Nimble Environmental Technologies Can Solve the Planet’s Biggest Problems . Todd is one of the nation's leading experts on free-market environmental policy. Todd is the author of the landmark 2011 book Eco-Fads: How the Rise of Trendy Environmentalism...

Join the Whiskey Bench for another episode of News and Brews. This week the Bench discusses missing weapons in Ukraine and the drought sweeping across China. Where has 70% of aid sent to Ukraine gone? What are the long-term effects of factories shutting down all across China? The trend continues with some heavy, but important news. Crack open a cold one, and jump in. Beer of the Week: Big Sky Brew...

Join the Whiskey Bench for an update episode on Afghanistan. It has been exactly 1 year since the Taliban took over, and the United States disaster of a pullout occurred. Kat and Stephen wanted to acknowledge all the suffering happening there, the people still stranded, and the good so many organizations are doing to help the people of Afghanistan. Frozen Negroni 2 oz sweet vermouth 2 oz campari 2...

Join the Whiskey Bench for another episode of News and Brews. This week the Bench discusses the Maxwell sentencing and terrorism present across the globe. Is the time Maxwell received sufficient? Was Epstein an intelligence agent? Is the uptick in terrorism around the globe leading to a larger conflict? Will this unrest be exploited for political gain? Stephen and Kat answer all these questions an...

Join the Whiskey Bench for the final (for the time being) episode of the Ukraine series. In this episode the Bench dives into proxy wars, corruption, and foreign meddling that all adds further context to the Ukraine conversation. Stephen and Kat jump back in time (again) and run through the long history of the United States and Russia fighting proxy wars, insane things the C.I.A are responsible fo...

Join the Whiskey Bench for another episode of News and Brews. This week the Bench discusses Sri Lanka and Portugal. Sri Lanka for years has been taking loans from China, and after decades of mismanagement and corruption find themself in a bad spot. In Portugal, protests are being held to demonstrate against Californians moving to the country. Crack yourself a cold drink and come hang out. Beer of...

Join the Whiskey Bench as they continue the Ukraine series. Last episode left off at the end of the 2014 Maidan Revolution. In this continuation, the Bench explores the history of Neo-Nazi groups inside Ukraine. Starting in WWII and working through modern day, Kat and Stephen aim to expand the context concerning this difficult topic. Hey Whiskey Babies! Please checkout our sponsor and friend of th...

Join the Whiskey Bench for another episode of News and Brews. This week the Bench discusses Fidelities decision to allow investors to include Bitcoin in their portfolios as well as the incredible story of a random man landing a plane by ATC telling him what to do over coms. Beer of the Week: Rouge Newport Nights Relevant Link: 1 Trillion in Crypto Missing Fidelity to Allow Bitcoin in 401(k) plans...

Join the Whiskey Bench as they continue the Ukraine series. Last episode left off at the 2004 orange revolution, and today, the Bench fast forwards to cover the short and wild Maidan Revolution that occurred in 2014. In this episode Kat and Stephen dive into a timeline of events including NGO involvement, US government involvement, Neo-Nazis fighting in the revolution, and much more. Grab yourself...

Join the Whiskey Bench for another episode of News and Brews. This week the Bench discusses the FBI's involvement in the plans to kidnap Gov. Whitmer, the unfortunate hit the food supply chain has seen over the past 6 months, Libs of TikTok vs. Lorenz, and the mysterious distribution of arms to Ukraine. Sit down, crack a cold one, and enjoy. Beer of the Week: Elysian's Contact Haze   Relevant Link...

Join the Whiskey Bench for the start of a new series. In the next few episodes, the Bench is going to tackle the Russian/Ukraine conflict. Before any productive conversation can be had, a brief history of Ukraine is essential. Hop in and listen to Stephen and Kat fly through Ukrainian history from roughly 1900-2004.   Classic Gimlet 1 1/4 oz gin 1 1/2 oz Rose's lime juice Stir gin and lime juice i...

Join the Whiskey Bench for another episode of News and Brews. This week the Bench discusses updates in Ukraine (April 2022) as negotiations begin, foreign aid starts rolling in, and violence continues. Sit down, crack a cold one, and enjoy. Beer of the Week: Red Lodge Ales Czech Mate Pilsner   Relevant Links: Russian Economy (Atlas News) Russian Pull Back During Negotiations (Atlas News) Russian T...

Join the Whiskey Bench for the finale episode in our ideology series. To wrap things up, the Bench is looking at everything discussed since the beginning of the year from a broad vantage point. How do all these political views tie into each other, and how are they often misunderstood is something Stephen and Kat really try to flesh out.   Irish Ale Cocktail 2 oz Irish whiskey 3 oz ginger beer juic...

Join the Whiskey Bench for another episode of News and Brews. This week the Bench discusses the Hunter Biden laptop being "confirmed" by MSM 2 years late and bulky omnibus spending bills passed by congress. Sit down, crack a cold one, and enjoy. Beer of the Week: Mountain Walking's Grazing Clouds Hazy IPA Remember, always drink responsibly and cheers to a fulfilled life with all its beauty! Follow...