Brian Ronk joins us again for a late night, backwoods cabin session that explores the consequences of voting, bad lawmaking, and raising men with no drive. Of course there are a few rabbit trails, most of which relate to the topic at hand, and several good brews (according to some).

Scary Joy by Skookum Brewery

2018 Barren Wood by Skookum Brewery

Oakspire Bourbon Barrel Ale by New Belgium Brewing

Old Fashioned by Brian Ronk

In the second part of our interview with Brian Ronk we continue with our discussion of military compensation which bleeds into a discussion of public education and why it isn't privatized. We also discuss when a boy should be considered a man.

Combat Wombat by Rogue Ales - https://www.rogue.com/products/combat-wombat

This week we bring back Brian Ronk to the podcast to discuss his experience in the military which leads into a broader discussion of military aggression, military discounts, and the privatization of education. Stick around for a bonus drop at the end.

We drink:

Woodinville Whiskey's Rye

Stone Brewing's Anni-matter Double IPA

Rogue Ales' Combat Wombat Sour NE-style IPA

On Episode 11, we discuss a recent shooting that hit the news a few weeks back which leads to a discussion of original sin, open carry, and what to do when businesses don't want any guns on site. Of course we review a couple brews and attempt a couple moments of hilarity. Enjoy!

- Comatose IPA from GoodLife Brewing Company https://www.goodlifebrewing.com/comatose-imperial-ipa/

- Petrus Aged Pale from Trader Joe's brewed by Brewery De Brabandere http://www.brouwerijdebrabandere.be/en/merken/petrus-sours

In this episode of The Contraratics we discuss raising boys in a culture that doesn't know the difference between men and women. What could possibly go wrong in that scenario?!

Punkin Ale by Dogfish Head

Tart Cherry by 6 Point Cider

This week we have Ian's brother, Nate on the pod to talk about some hot topics in our society as well as how Christians should relate to these ideas. There is much laughter throughout the whole recording but not without dose of sobriety and weight. Join us!

We Drink:

New Holland Brewing's Dragon Milk Stout

Wingman Brewer's S'more's Porter

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We are joined by Jonathan Sarr, headmaster of Evangel Classical School, to discuss Classical Christian Education. He also serves as a pastor of Trinity Evangel Church as well as a husband and father and maker of long bows (among a wide variety of interests).

We are accompanied by Woodinville Whiskey's Port-Finished Whiskey and their flagship Rye.

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We discuss our recent vacations and jump into some news stories regarding the ever-changing political landscape in America. We record this episode on Ian's deck overlooking the setting sun and our crazy children.

Trails End Kentucky Straight Bourbon

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Dry Fly Port Finish Wheat Whiskey

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We are joined this week by Brian of Ronk Brothers Heating and Air to talk about the beauty of business and entrepreneurship in America. We explore Brian's personal journey through the military and various other jobs and why he felt compelled to become his own boss.

We are accompanied by Dank Wood, a barrel-aged Red IPA from Founders and J.P. Trodden's Bourbon.

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This episode we talk about our experience shooting a couple suppressed weapons that our guest brings along. Our guest is a gun nerd in his own right and brought some fun hardware to play with. Specifically we discuss an Aero .300 Blackout AR Pistol with a Rugged 7.62 suppressor and a Heckler and Koch 9mm with a Yankee Hill Machine suppressor.

We also get into how archaic laws can result in ridiculous hoops to jump through and what good guys can do with those evil black shooting things.

Our palate was please with a glorious IPA, Maiden the Shade by Ninkasi Brewing and a piney IPA sensation by Silver City Brewery, Saint Florian IPA.