Hank’s Think Tank

Joe, Mark and Hank taste the finest Whiskey this side of the railroad tracks and actually, this side of America! Old Humble Distilling is a great resource for drinks, gathering and live entertainment. We tried, tasted, sampled and drank the finest that this distillery can provide. Then we spoke of lore and the wonderous things that hath happened in the recent past such as the Apocalypse, the freeze-out and the science behind making great whiskey.  We sampled, tasted and consumed while the advantages of stimulating conversation brought forth a cohesive state of enlightenment that supersedes any doubt as to the quality of the beverages that were to envelop us in a warm womb of intoxicated fulfillment.  Great show, worth checking out in it's entirety

Chris, Mark and Hank discuss the ins and outs of Podcasting, the trials of running a show and how we handle delicate topics such as the Robb Elementary School Shooting. We also cover a wide range of topics in this loose conversation. Fun show, lots of laughs. Worth the time.

Chief Johnson gives us the rundown on the Porter Fire Dept. We also discuss important information about what you should do if you ever experience a fire. We discuss fire safety, the community and his views on growth in the area.

If you were ever curious about the music business, here is your guy. Chuck Sweeney is a manager and booking agent for several popular bands and musicians. He discusses how the changes in the music business have inverted the way that things are done. He also talks about the viability of the studio environment and how the digital age has changed the landscape of the entire entertainment industry. Great show whether you are an entertainer or you just like music!

Ukrainian born musician Vlad discusses the complicated geopolitical situation in Ukraine. He also discusses the history that led up to this conflict and how the Russian ideology is the root cause of the expansionist aggression in Ukraine. He explains in detail how Vladimir Putin holds this ideology and desires to rid the world of Western Capitalism.

  Vlad shows us how the Russian mainstream media is a government led propaganda machine that indoctrinates hate for America and the West and how this propaganda has led the Russian people to believe that we hate them and want to kill them all. He further explains that our government sanctions only fortify this adverse thinking and actually reinforces the belief that Westerners are all evil.

  Check out Vlad’s Facebook page @ https://www.facebook.com/vladdebri or https://facebook.com/vladdebrianskyofficial 

He is also a Grammy nominated musician: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vlad_(musician)  

You can help with the humanitarian effort by donating to Vlad’s GoFundMe @ https://www.gofundme.com/f/f3dp6-help-refugees-from-ukraine?fbclid=IwAR0dBO2w0QW3A9sEddXYfY405TpJEzZIiBkXLJU_N-WHMt_pZMhbBUnEFe8

Representative Toth discusses why he wrote the legislation that virtually banned the teaching of Critical Race Theory in Texas public schools. Representative Toth has authored many legislative components that have insured our freedom and extended the power of the United States Constitution. Mr. Toth discusses how our children are being taught things that perpetuate racism as opposed to remedy it and how schools systems have removed parental power where lifelong decisions are impacting kids and families as well. Check this video out and learn how this theory is still being used under different umbrellas and how this theory has given birth to related ideas that not everyone can agree with. He discusses the scope and tenets of Critical Race Theory and how it is being used to extend division.

Dr. Suntzeff discusses many aspects of Astronomy and Cosmology with a special word about the correlation f Science and Religion. This is an interesting view that really makes proper sense and provides you with a complete picture of our Universe and life as we understand it. Dr. Suntzeff is an accomplished Professor at Texas A&M university, has been awarded the Nobel prize for physics with his group The High-Z Super Nova Team in 2011 and has written various publications.

Mark and Hank taste 15 different Craft Beers with novice expert Rolan Ramos. He explains the different Beer and Ale types while trying to develop our taste for this "special" drink. Rolan has an extraordinary knowledge and nomenclature  for Craft Beers. We also discover the rich history, brewing techniques and developed pallets of the Micro Brewery style beers that have made their way into mainstream America.  

Along with some comic relief, we experienced an opportunity to enjoy the worlds best in Craft Beers while maintaining composure with statements such as "more sediment", "hoof flavor" and others. If you want to kick back, drink a beer with us and just have a little fun, this is your show! 

Special Thanks to Mark Hogan and Rolan Ramos for a great afternoon.

Mark Divel foiled a bank robbery at Wells Fargo bank in New Caney, Texas. Watch as Mark accounts how this incident played out  He discusses how heroics are just "built-in" to particular individuals. Mark is a semi-retired law enforcement professional and personal trainer.

Eric Hancock is the lead guitar player and founding member of the Reverb Cartel. He jams some tunes for us and we discuss everything music and guitar over a bottle of Pecan flavored Whiskey. Great Podcast!