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This week we try to quickly break down NXIVM, the newest sex cult to hit mainstream! Learn it's humble beginnings and watch it quickly go from teaching ethical business practices to branding female sex slaves! Ya.......We review I. W. Harper and ...... we have a blind tasting for the 2nd! Original Music by BuckethandlesPlease rate, review, subscribe!Sources: frankreport.com, Timesunion.com "Secrets of NXIVM" by James Odata & Jennifer Gish Feb 2012, Culteducation.com, Albanytimesunion.com " Discount Serice Target of Probe Pyramid Scheme Alleged," Chistopher Ringwald May 1992, Vanityfair.com "Heiress and the Cult," by Suzanna Andrews Nov 2010, Dailybeast.com "Ex-NXIVM Sex Cult Member Reveals Allison Mack's Role in Gruesome Branding Ceremony," by Andy Zimmerman May 2018, Dailymail.co.uk "Smallville Star Allison Mack and Sex Cult Guro Keith Raniere Could Also Be Charged With Human Smuggling, New Filing Suggests," by Iain Burns & Chris Spargo May 2018, NXIVM.com, JNESS.com

The Michigan Triangle! Strange things are happening in the Northwoods. People are disappearing, reappearing, and don't forget cheese curds. Whiskey's Reviewed: High West Double Rye Store Pick & Heaven Hill Bottled in BondOriginal Music by Buckethandles

Masturbation, menstruation, basically a lot of men ruining women's lives. The usual. Whiskeys Reviewed: Redemption Rye, 12 Foot Beard   Original Music by Buckethandles        

Joe, Charles, and Nate, (but mostly Joe), talk about what can happen if you only get mostly through an exorcism. It ain't good. Whiskeys reviewed: Old Overholt Rye & Weller 12Original Music by Buckethandles

JOE IS BACK! Do you remember him? Or do you just think you remember him? What the hell am I talking about? Joe shares a tale that will have you second guessing the reliability of your memory.Whiskeys Reviewed: Jim Beam White Label & BookersOriginal Music by Buckethandles       

This week Ryan explains how people in the 1800's thought your brain worked. Apologies for the audio once again, but Nate and Charles are back so that's good! Learn about Charle's love of mayo and if he could live on an island with only cats and cheetos.Whiskey's Reviewed: High West American Prairie and Elijah CraigOriginal Music by Buckethandles    

Joe is on his honeymoon so we went rogue and invited some friends over for whiskey and story time! Had a blast with our friends Charles and Nate while talking about Otto and Dolly, a couple with odd living arrangements. We let our guests choose the whiskey and have them explain why.  Apologies for the audio quality but think you'll still enjoy the weird story. Original Music by Buckethandles.

Celesta leads us through some crazy courtroom drama and we learn defense attorneys will say anything to get their client off the hook. Also, Joe mansplains PMS.....Whiskeys Reviewed: Jameson IPA & Redbreast 12yrOriginal Music by Buckethandles

Holy cats! We made it to episode 10! If you're American in the living room, what are you in the bathroom? I suppose you'd still be American? We talk about micturition, bathroom etiquette, and potty humor. No matter what, watch your back for confederates.Whiskeys Reviewed: Belle Meade & 1792Original Music by Buckethandles

Learn about whiskey, the origins of Slenderman, and Tulpas. Whiskeys featured: Weller & Rhetoric. Original music by Buckethandles.