Warriors and Whiskey Real Talk

In Episode 28, Matt brings on fellow Air Force member and close friend Chris Aistrop to talk about everything from Chris's decision of choosing his family over the Air Force, leadership and how things have changed since they both enlisted to football and wild stories of their high school days. This is going to be a fun filled adventure so tune in today on all platforms!

Happy 250th Birthday America! July 4th is always a special day for us at Warriors and Whiskey Real Talk! Thank you to those that have fought for this great nation and to those that have paid the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom! Have a safe and happy holiday celebrating our freedom! MERICA! God Bless America! LETS GOOOOOO!!!!!!

Fly fishing, Warriors and Whiskey Real Talk style! Join Matt fly fishing in Laramie, Wyoming. In episode 27, Matt talks about the importance of finding solace in hobbies and enjoying the outdoors as he fishes for trout on the Laramie River. The connection of the mind, body and spirit is real so we must take care of our overall health! This weekend is the Fourth of July and the 250th Birthday of Am...

There are no technical orders or instruction manuals when it comes to parenting, especially when it comes to our adult kids. Check this Saturday message out about a situation I dealt with involving my son.

In Episode 26 Matt sips on Talnua Single Pot Still American Whiskey distilled in Colorado that's a store pick from Cantina Liquors in Wellington, Colorado. He talks about the future of Warriors and Whiskey Real Talk, updates on the status of getting Hayden back live on the show and a future combined podcast with Bourbon Matters. Please don't forget to like, share, and subscribe on all plat...

Check out the full episode of "Battle in the Sandbox: High Proof Parenting" on all platforms including YouTube, Spotify, Apple, Amazon Music and IHeart Radio!

In Episode 25, Matt brings on his good friend Tommy Thomas, an Air Force Security Forces Investigator who is married with 3 boys, to discuss the struggles of raising kids and being a husband. They talk about the high proof version of themselves and how they have to "add some water" or "lower their proof" when they get home from work to be tactically significant with the family....

Have you watched Episode 24, "Double Eagle Very Rare"? Here's a clip about the unicorn rare bottle I was able to get my hands on recently. What rare or unicorn bottles have you been able to acquire? Let us know in the comments! Check out the full episode on YouTube, Spotify, Apple, Amazon Music, Iheart Radio and all other platforms! Don't forget to like, share and subscribe!

In Episode 24 Matt reveals his latest rare find, Double Eagle Very Rare. He sips on Fidler Antique, a Brewzle pick, that TJ and his team dropped in May while he talks about the history of his unicorn bottle Double Eagle Very Rare, discussing why it is so rare and expensive as well as going into the tasting notes of the 20-year whiskey. Brewzle Website: Official Brewzle Website

In this clip from Episode 23, Matt discusses how small batch distilling correlates to resilience and overcoming trauma and PTSD. Watch the full Episode on YouTube, Spotify, Apple, Amazon, IHeart Radio and all podcast platforms!

In this short clip from Episode 23 Matt talks about overcoming the darkness and conquering your demons is the biggest step in overcoming trauma.

Why does the finest spirit require the most heat and the courage to start over from scratch? Most people fear the pressure of adversity, but small-batch crafting proves that transformation is impossible without it. In Episode 23 Matt dives into the art of distillation to show you how resilience is actually bottled. He talks about confronting the volatile heat of the copper still to mirror our own...

In this short clip from Episode 22: Find Work, Matt and Hayden talk about the importance of starting your day with completing a task. You want to be successful, "Make Your Bed!" Finding work and accomplishing small tasks throughout your day leads to greater success!

In Episode 22, Matt and Hayden discuss the value of hard work and always looking for what needs to be done. They tie this to the military, civilian jobs and in life. Having skills and intelligence is great but if there is no work ethic to back it up its all for nothing. The Warrior hosts give examples they have seen in their careers and how they plan to use their work ethic to be successful in ret...

In this short clip from Episode 21, Matt and Hayden share how Warriors and Whiskey Real Talk was born. They are all about real, raw, and being open and honest. Check out the full episode on YouTube, Spotify, Apple, Amazon Music, IHeart Radio, and all podcast platforms!

Help us celebrate our 21st Episode! WWRT is 21 and legal to drink! It's all because of you! Thank you for your support! Join Matt and Hayden as they reminisce on past episodes, discuss how why they created the podcast and talk about their plans for the future! We pour Old Forester 2025 Birthday Bourbon. It's a delicious 12yr Sweet Mash, 92 Proof bourbon! Cheers!

Mental Health is our most critical sector. Mental Health Awareness isn't just a buzzword for May; it's a daily survival skill. We treat Emotional Intelligence (EQ) like a piece of gear that you have to keep clean and functional. I break down the statistics like the reality that men account for roughly 80% of all suicide deaths in the US and that veteran suicide rates remain a staggering averaging...

This week, May 10-May 16, is National Police Week. Established in 1962 by President John F. Kennedy. Police week is dedicated to honoring and celebrating law enforcement officers who have lost their lives in the line of duty. All police agencies across the country take time to stop and remember those they have lost. Matt and Hayden talk about what this week entails and what it means to them. Hayde...

Hayden is back! In Episode 19 Hayden shares stories from fishing camp in West Virginia and his drip down to Mississippi. Matt and Hayden talk about the importance of good friends and never "being the smartest on in the room".

Matt brings on special guest who is a close friend and past coworker Retired Air Force Master Sergeant Joe Teresi. Joe was a dog handler in security forces; he served 20 years. Matt and Joe discuss the differences in how they were raised as kids to today's generation. Leading both airmen, civilians and raising their own kids in today's society brings a different set of concerns and complex...

While Hayden is down in Mississippi setting up his housing for his permanent move down south, Matt walks through his go to bottles he pours regularly. In Episode 17, Matt talks about what he tastes when sipping on Buffalo Trace, Bulleit 10 year, and Horse Soldier Barrel Select 10 year. Join Matt while he drinks on his favorite whiskeys and shares a fishing story from last weekend.

Episode 16 is an off the cuff episode where your Whiskey Warriors go "Off the Rails" and talk about anything and everything that comes to mind! Join Matt and Hayden as they pour Noble Oak and talk about whiskey, football, shooting guns, hunting and hanging out with friends.

Matt and Hayden disagree about the accuracy of the AK47.

In Episode 15, Matt and Hayden are joined by one of Hayden's close friends and military brother Nick Figueroa. Nick is a Security Forces member (Defender) and K9 handler with almost 8 years of service. They pour 2024 Thomas Handy Sazerac Rye whiskey and talk about Nick's experiences in the Air Force and how it has affected his family. Nick is married to Savannah who was a guest on Episode...

Matt breaks down what Easter means to him and how it is much more basic than most believe.