Whiskey Bench

Join the Whiskey Bench as Kat heads up a conversation around renewable energy. The bench discusses the unrealistic hope that is held in wind and solar energy, the negative environmental impact wind and solar has during production, as well as why nuclear should be a serious focus.

Kat's Published work:

•  Joe Biden’s EV Dreams Are Just Another Government Boondoggle
• Green Tech isnt all its cracked up to be
• To Achieve Green Energy Goals, Biden Should Embrace Nuclear

Other Relevant Links:

• Ford 150 vs. Leaf Blower Emissions

Mint Julip
2 1/2 oz bourbon
1/2-1 oz simple syrup
fresh mint

In a glass add simple syrup and mint then muddle together. Fill glass with crushed ice and add bourbon. Stir and throw some sprigs of mint on top to garnish. Best served in a metal cup.

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 and Henning have a fun night talking shop. We discuss weird eating habits, a Joe Biden inspired drink, education, guns, and much more.

Gin and Tonic
2 oz gin
tonic
add gin into a rocks glass and fill with ice. Top off with tonic and garnish with cucumber or lime.

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 continue the conversation from ep 24. In this episode we start discussing racism and trying to understand pre-enlightenment vs. post-enlightenment thinking about it. We discuss institutions that we believe are attributing to the issues, despite politicians and activists trying to strengthen said institutions. We also try and pinpoint where regulation, unions, and political bulwarks are inhibiting people from finding success and freedom.

Pina Colada
1 oz white rum
1 oz coconut cream
1 oz pineapple juice
Shake ingredients over ice, and strain into a chilled glass. Garnish with a cherry, pineapple spears, lemongrass, or anything really.

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 in our first episode after discussing the enlightenment philosophers Hobbes, Locke, and Rousseau. In this episode Torna begins talking about pre-enlightenment thinking and working through a hypothesis that there was a major shift after the enlightenment which may be what has led to the social issues we see today. A major can of worms is opened, but Kat and Henning help add insight and perspective into the topic.

Rosita
1 oz Tequila
1 oz vermouth (sweet or dry. You choose.)
1 oz Campari
Stir ingredients over ice, and strain into a rocks glass with 1 large ice cube. Add an orange peel for garnish.

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 in the last of three episodes about the nature of man. In this episode we begin talking about Rousseau and the ideas of his social contract and human nature. 

Aperol Spritz
2 oz Aperol
3 oz Prosecco
2 oz club soda
Fill a glass with ice and add ingredients. Stir and garnish with an orange slice.

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 in the second of three episodes about the nature of man. In this episode we begin talking about John Locke and his ideas of individual liberties, property, and knowledge.

Antibes 
1 1/2 oz gin
1/2 Benedictine 

2 oz grapefruit juice
Shake ingredients over ice and strain into an ice filled old fashioned glass. Garnish with an orange slice.

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!

Join the Whiskey Bench in the first of three episodes about the nature of man. In this episode we begin talking about Thomas Hobbes and his ideas of Leviathan. 

Irish coffee
1 1/2 oz Irish Whiskey
1 oz simple syrup
1 oz whipping cream
5-8 oz coffee

Add ingredients and stir.

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!

In this episode the Bench hangs out, catches up, and discusses "canceling". 

Bella, Bella
1 oz Gin
2/3 oz Campari
1/2 oz lemoncello

1/2 oz Mandarine Napoleon 

2/3 oz orange juice

Shake your ingredients over ice. strain your Bella, Bella into a chilled glass, and garnish with a lemon twist.

Relevant Links

• Office Cold Open
• Henning's Blog
• Kat's Radio Interview
• Eric Weinstein Essay Club
• Too Busy to Flush 

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 housing market is exploding. Prices are skyrocketing as people are leaving cities in mass. In this episode we start to explore the housing market. How much are prices inflated in Montana? Is the growth of Bozeman a taste of modern colonialism? Does Montana suck? Join in the conversation as we begin to navigate through these questions and more.

Lady Diana
1 oz gin
1 oz Campari
3/4 oz lime juice
dash of simple syrup
Shake ingredients in cocktail shaker with ice. Strain into desired glass and serve with a lime peel spiral.

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!

In this episode the Bench discusses COVID relief. This episode is a natural continuation of last weeks discussion about MMT. Join Torna, Kat, and Henning as they discuss a couple current events, upcoming COVID relief, $15 federal minimum wage, and much more.

Margarita
1 1/2 oz Tequila
1 1/2 oz lime juice 
1 oz orange liquor (tripple sec, Cointreau, curacao)
Shake your ingredients over ice. Salt the rim of your cocktail glass. Strain your Margarita into your glass, add a large ice cube, and garnish with a lime wedge. 

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!