Duration: 34:56 | Recorded on July 26, 2025
S2E22 – Today's episode focuses on the unfolding revelations surrounding the Epstein case and its wider implications. The brothers express frustration with the lack of transparency from both the Trump and Biden administrations regarding the released documents, leading to speculation about a potential cover-up or "deep state" involvement that transcends partisan lines. Ultimately, the conversation revolves around the desire for truth and accountability in the Epstein scandal, and the pervasive feeling that official responses have only fueled further questions and distrust.

Featured Spirits

Old Forester Single Barrel

Gimlet with Bombay Gin

Additional Notes:

JFK Memorial and the Sixth Floor Museum in Dallas

Jeffrey Epstein Files - focusing the bipartisan reluctance to release 100,000 pages of documents.

Discrepancies in media coverage—contrasting Wall Street Journal investigations with the lack of attention on Fox News.

Duration: 47:20 | Recorded on July 19, 2025

S2E21 - Kent and Kyle tackle the renewed attention on the Jeffrey Epstein case—what’s really behind the delays and redactions, why the public still demands answers, and how Trump’s response has fractured his own base. The brothers explore three core theories: there’s truly nothing to see, the truth implicates too many powerful figures, or Epstein was tied to intelligence agencies from the start. With frustration mounting over gaslighting and missed opportunities for transparency, their conversation turns to political fallout, moral leadership, and the shifting ground of public trust. A candid and sometimes raw exchange between brothers that spans conspiracies, personal disillusionment, and the hope for real dialogue beyond partisan lines.

Featured Spirits:
Green River Full Proof Bourbon
Planteray Stiggins' Fancy Pineapple-Infused Rum (3 rounds in)

Show Notes

Eric Weinstein featured on Modern Wisdom (on Epstein’s inexplicable wealth and behavior)

Wall Street Journal report on Trump’s letter linked to Epstein

Comments by former AG Alex Acosta suggesting Epstein had intelligence ties

Senator Ron Wyden’s investigation into financial transactions linked to Epstein

Ezra Klein’s New York Times podcast take on Trump’s political future

Duration: 55:33 | Recorded on July 6, 2025

S2E20 - In this episode, Kent and Kyle have radical ideas for fixing what’s broken. The brothers dive deep into the intersection of politics, economics, AI, and societal structure. They begin by reacting to tragic flooding news out of Texas before exploring how emerging technologies and entrenched government inefficiencies are shaping the American future. With humor, honesty, and the willingness to challenge party lines, they unpack difficult questions around AI-driven productivity, the national debt, health care reform, and systemic resistance to change.

Featured Spirits

Bourbon: Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond

Rum: Cruzan® Aged Dark Rum

Show Notes

Joe Rogan Experience episodes featuring Bernie Sanders and Roman Yampolskiy

AI tools like ChatGPT

Discussion of U.S. fiscal policy and the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act

PBS Frontline: Sick Around the World (video upload) – Watch on YouTube

NOTE: In the episode, Hillary Clinton's 2016 campaign slogan was referred to as "Better Together," but the correct slogan was "Stronger Together." How 'Stronger Together' Became Clinton's Response To 'Make America Great Again'

Duration: 53:38 | Recorded on June 29, 2025

S2E19 - This week, the brothers regroup after U.S. airstrikes in Iran. They unpack what the limited strike means for the region, the Ayatollah’s grip on power, and the potential for regime change driven not by bombs, but by the Iranian people.

Domestically, the U.S. faces explosive spending, ballooning deficits, and political paralysis. From Social Security reform and immigration myths to woke backlash, Universal Basic Income, and the question of whether history is shaped by people or forces—they pull no punches.

Quote of the day: "One of the ways to fix the immigration problem is to make it a hell of a lot easier to immigrate to this country"

Show Notes

Featured Bourbon: Early Times

Featured Rum: Dos Maderas Aged Rum

Myth vs. Fact: The One Big Beautiful Bill – The White House

Social Security Faces Serious Financial Shortfalls and Other Takeaways From the Trustees Report

Explainer: Immigrants and the U.S. Economy

AI Will Devastate the Future of Work. But Only If We Let It | TIME

Duration: 39:51 | Recorded on Saturday, June 21, 2025

S2E18 - In this episode, Kent and Kyle discuss the situation surrounding Iran and Israel. They delve into the historical context of U.S. intervention in Iran, particularly the 1953 coup that destabilized a democratic, multi-ethnic government and reinstated the Shah, ultimately leading to the 1979 revolution and the current theocratic regime. They also explore the internal dynamics of Iran, suggesting that a significant portion of its population desires a less theocratic government. Furthermore, they dive into Iran's nuclear ambitions and its support for proxies like Hamas and Hezbollah and question the effectiveness of military intervention and advocating for diplomatic solutions. The brothers touch on the broader challenges of foreign policy in the Middle East, including the historical tendency of the U.S. to engage in naive regime change, they speculate on potential future scenarios and biblical prophecies related to the region.

Featured Cocktails

1792 Full Proof Old Fashioned

Classic Daiquiri

Show Notes

CIA Confirms Role in 1953 Iran Coup

What Is the Iran Nuclear Deal?

Iran’s Nuclear Facilities Have Been Obliterated — and Suggestions Otherwise are Fake News

Rick Steves' Iran

Tucker Confronts Ted Cruz on His Support for Regime Change in Iran

Opinion: Despite political tensions, Iran’s bond to Utah goes back over a hundred years

Cyrus the Great

Persian Empire

Sunnis and Shia: Islam's ancient schism

Ezekiel

Duration: 47:49 | Recorded on June 7, 2025

S2E17 - This week, things get spirited as the brothers unpack the growing feud between Trump and Musk. Was it inevitable? They debate whether this clash is just a battle of egos or rooted in real policy disagreements—especially around Musk’s frustration with the latest federal spending bill. Cutting through the noise, Kent and Kyle break down the actual numbers behind the budget and deficit, and ask: Do Republican promises of fiscal responsibility ever really materialize? From the “blunt instrument” approach to government efficiency to how AI and drone warfare are redefining global power, this episode explores how our political and technological priorities are reshaping America’s financial future.

Show Notes

Featured Cocktails: Coffee with Buffalo Trace Bourbon Cream, and a Bloody Maria (a Bloody Mary made with mezcal!)

Trump-Musk Breakup: A ‘Rapid Unscheduled Disassembly’

Fiscal Data Treasury.gov

The Social Security Act (Act of August 14, 1935) [H. R. 7260]

Congressional Budget Office

B-2 Spirit

Duration: 47:52 | Recorded on May 26, 2025

S2E16 - In the latest episode, Kyle is back on the bourbon and Kent is sipping a margarita out of a can! The brothers dive deep into the details of Jake Tapper's new book on Joe Biden's decline and the alleged cover-up, discussing perceived declining acuity, the impact of the debate, the behind-the-scenes scramble, and the surprising Hunter Biden pardon. They tackle other complex topics too, from Texas potentially banning certain cannabis products and the shifting identities of the Republican and Democratic parties to the role of the Supreme Court and the Electoral College.

Show Notes

Featured Bourbon: Old Grandad 114 Bourbon

Featured Canned Cocktail: Everything But the Bartender Classic Lime Margarita - Trader Joes

Original Sin: President Biden's Decline, Its Cover-Up, and His Disastrous Choice to Run Again by Jake Tapper

Texas House passes bill banning sale and possession of THC cannabis products

Habeas Corpus

Duration: 1:03:08 | Recorded on May 13, 2025

S2E15 - This episode covers a variety of subjects including discussions about AI (Grok, its capabilities in auditing and creative tasks, and its potential impact on different professions), the nature of art and creativity in the age of AI, concepts related to the Holy Spirit and consciousness, theories about aliens potentially being advanced humans from the future, taking a break from drinking alcohol, and a shared desire for less constant focus on daily political news.

Show Notes

Featured Spirits: Coffee! (The brothers are taking an alcohol break.)

DARE

David Toma

Groundbreaking PARALLEL REALITY™ technology coming to Delta's Detroit hub

Grok

Saint Matthew by Guido Reni