Whiskey Bench

Join the Whiskey Bench as Henning, Kat, and Torna discuss Libertarianism. In this episode the Bench explores some of the cornerstones of libertarianism. Limited government, individualism, and in-fighting are just a few of the topics covered.

Vieux Carre
3/4 oz rye
3/4 oz Cognac
3/4 oz sweet vermouth
barspoon of Benedictine
Peychaud's bitters
Aromatic bitters
Shake all ingredients over ice. Strain into an ice filled rocks glass, and garnish with a lemon twist.

Remember, always drink responsibly and cheers to a fulfilled life with all its beauty!

Follow the hosts on Twitter:

• Torna: @Mtn_Torna
• Kat: @KatJDwyer
• Henning: @stephenghenning

Connect with the Whiskey Bench on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and Pinterest, all at @whiskeybenchpod. Or shoot us an email at [email protected].

Thank you to Reagan James for use of our theme music, The Habit, off her album, Message. Follow her work on Spotify and Apple Music!

The Whiskey Bench is a proud founding member of the Highline Media Network, bringing the art of podcasting back to normal people in normal places. 

Join the Whiskey Bench as Henning, Kat, and Torna discuss private space. In this episode the Bench explores space and the private sector. Are billionaires' race for space evil? Are the concerns with environmental impact grounded? Is there original thought? These are just a few of many questions the crew navigates. 

Compadre
2 oz tequila
2 oz fresh grapefruit juice
1/2 Compari
club soda
add spirits and juice to a shaker. Add ice and shake. Fill a tall glass with ice, and strain cocktail into it. Top off with club soda (stir gently) and garnish with grapefruit peel. Enjoy.

Remember, always drink responsibly and cheers to a fulfilled life with all its beauty!

Follow the hosts on Twitter:

• Torna: @Mtn_Torna
• Kat: @KatJDwyer
• Henning: @stephenghenning

Connect with the Whiskey Bench on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and Pinterest, all at @whiskeybenchpod. Or shoot us an email at [email protected].

Thank you to Reagan James for use of our theme music, The Habit, off her album, Message. Follow her work on Spotify and Apple Music!

The Whiskey Bench is a proud founding member of the Highline Media Network, bringing the art of podcasting back to normal people in normal places. 

Join the Whiskey Bench as Henning, Kat, and Torna sit down and discuss lawns! In this episode the Bench ponder the obsession we have with yards. Why does everyone have one? Do people even think about not participating in yard growing? The Bench feels strongly about this topic, so hop in and have some fun in this lighthearted conversation. (Freakonomics: How Stupid Is Our Obsession With Lawns? (Ep.289 Rebroadcast)

Peach Spritz
2 oz gin (floral gin is best)
1/2 oz dry vermouth
fresh herbs (mint, basil, and thyme)
peaches (fresh or canned)
soda water

Add spirits, a peach slice, and herbs to a mixing glass and muddle (you can add some syrup from the canned peaches or squeeze some fresh juice in to make a sweeter drink). Add ice and mix. Strain into a tall chilled glass filled with ice. Top off with soda water and garnish with herbs and peach slices.

Remember, always drink responsibly and cheers to a fulfilled life with all its beauty!

Follow the hosts on Twitter:

• Torna: @Mtn_Torna
• Kat: @KatJDwyer
• Henning: @stephenghenning

Connect with the Whiskey Bench on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and Pinterest, all at @whiskeybenchpod. Or shoot us an email at [email protected].

Thank you to Reagan James for use of our theme music, The Habit, off her album, Message. Follow her work on Spotify and Apple Music!

The Whiskey Bench is a proud founding member of the Highline Media Network, bringing the art of podcasting back to normal people in normal places. 

Join the Whiskey Bench as Henning, Kat, and Torna all meet for the first time! In this episode the Bench begins discussing the government's role in addressing human rights infringements in foreign markets, specifically concerning the CCP. They discuss potential outcomes of ignoring the violations, as well as navigating an ethical market from the Christian perspective. Are ethical business practices scalable into the larger market, or is it the duty of the few to be a shining example of what a good business looks like?  

Aviation
2 oz gin (floral gin is best)
3/4 oz lemon juice
1/2 Maraschino liqueur
1/2 oz Crème de Violette
Add all ingredients into a cocktail shaker and add ice. Shake aggressively and strain into a chilled coupe. Garnish with a cherry and lemon peel.

Remember, always drink responsibly and cheers to a fulfilled life with all its beauty!

Follow the hosts on Twitter:

• Torna: @Mtn_Torna
• Kat: @KatJDwyer
• Henning: @stephenghenning

Connect with the Whiskey Bench on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and Pinterest, all at @whiskeybenchpod. Or shoot us an email at [email protected].

Thank you to Reagan James for use of our theme music, The Habit, off her album, Message. Follow her work on Spotify and Apple Music!

The Whiskey Bench is a proud founding member of the Highline Media Network, bringing the art of podcasting back to normal people in normal places. 

Join the Whiskey Bench as Henning, Kat, and Torna all meet for the first time! The Bench hangs out, catches up, and talk all sorts of different thing. What starts with ice water, diverges into discussing WWIII. The crew ends up priming the conversation to gear up for the next conversation on the CCP and intervention.

Relevant Links:
 Lies of Heroism-Redefining the Anti-War Film
WW1 Horsemen with Spear + Gasmask (Photo)
The Accidental Superpower

Lagavulin 11 year
Pour as much as you want into your favorite glass. Enjoy.

Remember, always drink responsibly and cheers to a fulfilled life with all its beauty!

Follow the hosts on Twitter:

• Torna: @Mtn_Torna
• Kat: @KatJDwyer
• Henning: @stephenghenning

Connect with the Whiskey Bench on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and Pinterest, all at @whiskeybenchpod. Or shoot us an email at [email protected].

Thank you to Reagan James for use of our theme music, The Habit, off her album, Message. Follow her work on Spotify and Apple Music!

The Whiskey Bench is a proud founding member of the Highline Media Network, bringing the art of podcasting back to normal people in normal places. 

Join the Whiskey Bench as Henning, Alex, and Torna discuss video games, tv, and art. How are video games viewed in comparison to other forms of media consumption? Is there an objective measure for art? Are the Great Pyramids even that great? The Bench hits it all in this episode.

Relevant Links:

• WTF is a "Big Daddy"?
• What the WTF is a "Sweet Gem Berry"??
• Colorado Cornflakes
• Invisible Sculpture for Sale

Johnny Silverhand
2 oz tequila
1/2 oz agave nector
few dashes of aromatic bitters
chilli pepper 
1 oz Mexican beer
Stir spirit, agave, pepper, and bitters over ice. Strain into chilled glass with ice. Add beer and garnish with an orange peel.

Remember, always drink responsibly and cheers to a fulfilled life with all its beauty!

Follow the hosts on Twitter:

• Torna: @Mtn_Torna
• Kat: @KatJDwyer
• Henning: @stephenghenning

Connect with the Whiskey Bench on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and Pinterest, all at @whiskeybenchpod. Or shoot us an email at [email protected].

Thank you to Reagan James for use of our theme music, The Habit, off her album, Message. Follow her work on Spotify and Apple Music!

The Whiskey Bench is a proud founding member of the Highline Media Network, bringing the art of podcasting back to normal people in normal places. 

Join the Whiskey Bench as the crew discuss the goods. That is, any and all news, life events, and tidbits of info that give 'em the juice. Space, rail guns, and COVID news are the highlights. 

Relevant Links:

• Boy Saves Father and Sister
• Space-X Launches
• Emily Calandrelli on Twitter
• Long March 5B Crash
• Rail Gun Video
• Stardate Magazine 
• Soviet Cosmonauts 
• BOOM Supersonic Jets
• T Wolf Recovery Advocate 
• Eric Weinstein on Twitter
• Bret Weinstein on Twitter
• Vanity Fair COVID-19 Lab Leak 

Rob Roy
2 oz blended scotch
1 oz sweet vermouth
few dashes of aromatic bitters
Stir ingredients over ice and strain into desired glass. Garnish with a lemon twist.

Remember, always drink responsibly and cheers to a fulfilled life with all its beauty!

Follow the hosts on Twitter:

• Torna: @Mtn_Torna
• Kat: @KatJDwyer
• Henning: @stephenghenning

Connect with the Whiskey Bench on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and Pinterest, all at @whiskeybenchpod. Or shoot us an email at [email protected].

Thank you to Reagan James for use of our theme music, The Habit, off her album, Message. Follow her work on Spotify and Apple Music!

The Whiskey Bench is a proud founding member of the Highline Media Network, bringing the art of podcasting back to normal people in normal places. 

Join the Whiskey Bench as we discuss regulation with our first guest, Alex Falcongrove of the IN2 Podcast.

Hanky Panky
1 1/2 oz dry gin
1 1/2 oz sweet vermouth
1/4 oz fernet branca

Stir all ingredients over ice, and strain into a chilled glass. Garnish with an orange peel.

Remember, always drink responsibly and cheers to a fulfilled life with all its beauty!

Follow the hosts on Twitter:

• Torna: @Mtn_Torna
• Kat: @KatJDwyer
• Henning: @stephenghenning

Connect with the Whiskey Bench on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and Pinterest, all at @whiskeybenchpod. Or shoot us an email at [email protected].

Thank you to Reagan James for use of our theme music, The Habit, off her album, Message. Follow her work on Spotify and Apple Music!

The Whiskey Bench is a proud founding member of the Highline Media Network, bringing the art of podcasting back to normal people in normal places. 

Join the Whiskey Bench as Torna heads up a conversation around the 2nd Amendment. The bench starts to discuss what is the 2nd Amendment, what it's for, and where they stand on the 2A. This is a broad introduction to the topic, a launching pad for future discussion surrounding gun regulation, policing, and military.

Relevant Links:

• Nuclear Regulatory Commission
• T-Rex Arms Educational Videos
• ATF Official Website
• Firearms Policy Coalition

Whiskey Sour
2 1/2 oz bourbon
1/2 oz simple syrup
3/4 oz lemon juice
egg white

Add all ingredients into a shaker without ice and shake (dry shake). Proceed to fill shaker with ice and aggressively shake for 30-45 seconds. Strain into a coupe and garnish with a few splashes of aromatic bitters.

Remember, always drink responsibly and cheers to a fulfilled life with all its beauty!

Follow the hosts on Twitter:

• Torna: @Mtn_Torna
• Kat: @KatJDwyer
• Henning: @stephenghenning

Connect with the Whiskey Bench on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and Pinterest, all at @whiskeybenchpod. Or shoot us an email at [email protected].

Thank you to Reagan James for use of our theme music, The Habit, off her album, Message. Follow her work on Spotify and Apple Music!

The Whiskey Bench is a proud founding member of the Highline Media Network, bringing the art of podcasting back to normal people in normal places. 

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