Hey, sometimes life happens! That's OK, as it gave us some time for just three of us share a drink and look back at the first 7 shows. We hope you enjoy this episode and we look forward to you joining us for Episode 9 and our next guest!

This week we sit down with our friend and Assistant Public Defender for the City of Newport News, Rick Hallenback, to discuss the legal system and Virginia's entry into the world of legalized marijuana. We tie in our discussion from previous episodes of culture and education to Rick's experience with those he defends.

Our whiskey this week is a special treat from Blind Barrels, an "exclusive blind whiskey tasting experience." Subscribe (quarterly or annually) and receive four samples of "the best craft whiskey America has to offer" and a tasting guide. Taste them all, and when you're finished, scan the QR code to reveal the whiskeys you experienced! Find one you really like? You can order full bottles at member-discounted prices! Give them a try today!

We also indulged in Clyde May's Single Barrel 5-Year Barrel Select!

Pour yourself a drink, give us a listen, and let us know what you think!

Grab your drink, pull up a chair, and join us for a close-up look at education in general, and Suffolk, Virginia public schools specifically! Our guest this show is Sherri Story, former educator and current member of the Suffolk County Public School Board. You can learn more about Sherri at sherristory.com. The featured whiskey this time is the VHW Port Cask Finished Whisky from Virginia Distillery Company. This 100% malted barley blend of their own American Single Malt and aged Scotch malt whisky is finished in Port casks for a minimum of 12 months. It is delicious! Listen, enjoy, and let us know what you think!

Join us for our discussion on education, culture, social media and much more! This week our guest is Micah Mattix, Senior Editor of The Spectator World, Poetry Editor for First Things, and a Professor of English at Regent University (check him out at https://spectatorworld.com/author/micah-mattix/). On this episode, we pour Willet Pot Still Reserve bourbon and a Kansas City whiskey, Rieger's. Give us a listen and let us know what you think!

Join us for our discussion on sport, race, culture, and much more! Featuring our guest, Larry, a young black man working hard to find his path in life and striving to be the best at all he does. On this episode, we pour New York's own Hudson Whiskey (https://www.hudsonwhiskey.com/en-US/) and a Tucson, AZ American Single Malt, Whiskey Del Bac (https://www.whiskeydelbac.com/). And you'll notice our new and improved soundtrack!

This week the guys welcome their first guest, John Roberts (and no, not the Chief Justice...though, if he's willing, we'd love to have him on)! John is a friend and a Colonel in the U.S. Air Force (though the opinions he expresses on the show are his own and do not reflect the position or stance of the U.S. Air Force, the Department of Defense, or the U.S. government). With a some Balcones Single Malt American Whiskey and Knob Creek Barrel Select Rye, this episode explores the role of culture in the locker room, in business, and in society. And of course, there's much discussion on the Russian invasion of Ukraine. 

Intro music: "Good Shepherd" by Julie Francis from the album "Carousel" copyright 2010 Julie Francis Music.

This week Kerry, Andrew and Chris sit down with with some Joseph Magnus bourbon and Macallan 12. They start at the Super Bowl with talk of Matt Stafford, Covid, and the half-time show. Then they chase the rabbit into politics, education, social media and more! Grab a drink and hang out with the guys as they go…all over the place!

Intro music: "Carousel" by Julie Francis from the album "Carousel" copyright 2010 Julie Francis Music.

This week Kerry, Andrew and Chris sit down with a couple of single malts, one American, one Scotch. They start with Tom Brady retiring and try to get in the head space of the G.O.A.T quarterback. Then they chase the rabbit through the sports world, past the Washington Commanders, into politics, race and upbringing. Grab a drink and hang out with the guys as they go…all over the place!

Intro music: "Afterlife" by Switchfoot from the album "Vice Verses" copyright 2011 Atlantic Recording Corporation for the United States and WEA International Inc. for outside the United States.