Covering a broad range of topics including politics and 2A rights, we attempt to pull back from the zoo that we see on CNN and ask how we should live in light of an unknown future and the perennial cries of looming doom.

Beer -

Astoria IPA - Collaboration of local Astoria, OR breweries

The Terry Porter - Porter from Gilgamesh Brewing

Whiskey -

Triple Barrel Blended Whiskey from Woodinville Whiskey

Taylor Rothenberger joins the podcast to talk tattoos and everything else contrarian. Not only do we have Taylor but also some hot tattoo talk.

Curious what this gun-loving redneck could resolve for the new year? Listen to satisfy your curiosity.

Beer:

2019 Abyss Reserve from Deschutes Brewery

Be sure to tune into this interview with owner and head brewer RJ Whitlow of 5 Rights Brewing in Marysville, WA. We might get into the weeds of tasting notes and the brewing process but we also zoom out to the big picture and their "why" for brewing and serving people. Stick around till the end!

Released 11/7/19 - After much too much time since our last episode we launch back into politicians that you may or may not have heard about, a beer that even Josh can taste, and how Christ's Lordship impacts all aspects of our life. Next episode will be a much anticipated one with the owner and brewmaster of 5 Rights Brewing of Marysville. We are stoked!

Beer: Underground Mountain by Founders Brewing

We are back after a little longer-than-usual intermission between episodes as Josh recovers from surgery to remove a tumor on his pituitary gland. We talk about the difficulties of going through life-threatening operations as a father and provider and then wander off into discussing recent moves in the retail space by gun and ammo providers. Glad to be back at it!

WBP2 by Skookum Brewery

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This week we are honored to have Dave Light in-studio to give us his colorful background story and give some food for thought on anything that we throw at him. You won't want to miss this episode so please bear with the long form on this one!

Beers:

Waldos' Special Ale by Lagunitas Brewing Company

Trip in the Woods - Barrel-Aged Bigfoot Ale by Sierra Nevada Brewing

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In this episode we start out by waxing eloquent about the beer we're drinking and Ian's recent trip to Oregon and then jump into conversation about increased gun laws in Washington state and why politicians don't have the answer.

Beer - Cinnamon Maple Stout by Pfriem Family Brewers

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In this episode we intentionally ignore some news topics that are vying for our attention via social media and otherwise and instead talk about how we personally are leaning into the things that matter in life. Ironically, we talk about how it all matters.

Beer (unknown origin, ABV, or style)

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We are back with another attempt to weld defiance and obedience into one inseparable whole. While Mike Tyson memes might make us burst with laughter, gun laws of late tend to incite us with rage and gnashing of teeth. We close with a conversation about companies who sell to other companies - good or bad or neither?