Knocked Conscious with Mark Puls

In this episode of Knocked Conscious, Mark sits down with Sterling Cooley (@SterlingCooley), Rob Yates (@ProsperCLT2023), and Brent Freeman (@bgetsbetter) for a conversation that doesn’t just discuss consciousness—it interrogates it.

Together, they explore the edges of awareness, identity, perception, and meaning. Is consciousness emergent… or fundamental? Are we observing reality, or participating in its creation? Where do science...

Jake and Mark pour a stiff one and welcome Teri Batts (@battst76 on X) for a conversation that zigzags between sharp takes, hard laughs, and the kind of honest banter that only happens when the whiskey’s doing some of the talking. 🥃

Expect zero talking points, questionable conclusions, and plenty of “wait… how did we get here?” moments as Teri keeps the guys on their toes with wit, perspective, and just enough chaos to make it int...

On this episode of Knocked Conscious, Mark welcomes Tyler Todt and Brent Freeman for a wide-open, no-guardrails conversation that refuses to stay in one lane. From culture and politics to personal evolutions, hard questions, and the uncomfortable space between certainty and curiosity, nothing is off the table—and nothing is overly rehearsed.

No hot takes for the sake of hot takes. No pre-approved narratives. Just three minds collid...

Jake and Mark welcome Toad (@LearnToToad), and from there the rails are immediately located… just so they can be ignored. 🥃🐸

This episode is three guys asking “what if?” until it turns into “oh no,” followed by laughter, heresy, culture war drive-bys, media nonsense, incentive rot, and the kind of opinions that get you shadowbanned mid-sentence. Nothing is sacred, everything is mocked, and common sense shows up drunk but somehow ...

Mark pulls no punches on this episode of Knocked Conscious, welcoming Tiffany Grandstaff—content strategist, copywriting assassin, and trauma-informed storyteller who’s allergic to fluff and professionally committed to making noise.

Tiffany's Substack: https://substack.com/@tgrandstaff?

Tiffany has spent years helping entrepreneurs, startups, and established brands stop whispering “authenticity” and start saying something that actu...

Jake (@WhiskySmiles) flies solo, opens the gates and lets the internet misbehave, welcoming Brent Freeman (@bgetsbetter) and Rob Yates (@ProsperCLT2023) (yes, alphabetized like a hostage list). What follows is a high-proof, low-filter conversation that ricochets through politics, culture, power, liberty, and whatever sacred cows wander into range.

Expect blunt takes, sarcastic laughs, uncomfortable truths, and at least one moment w...

Jake & Mark invite filmmaker and professional troublemaker Jason Rink to the show—because apparently they hadn’t gotten themselves in enough algorithmic hot water this month. What follows is a conversational bar fight: jokes flying, truth bombs detonating, and at least three topics that would make a PR rep faint straight into their decaf latte.

Jason shows up with stories you’re legally discouraged from repeating, Jake keeps po...

In this episode of If By Whiskey, Mark welcomes Dan McKnight, founder of Defend the Guard and Bring Our Troops Home, for a sober and urgent conversation about the expanding use of America’s National Guard far beyond U.S. borders.

Together, they examine the constitutional questions surrounding the deployment of National Guard units overseas—who has the authority, where that authority ends, and what it means when guardsmen are placed...

On this episode of If By Whiskey, Jake and Mark welcome the sharp, unfiltered mind behind The White Pillbox, Mark Maresca. What starts as a conversation quickly becomes a full-on deep-dive into the stories, scandals, and psychological warfare shaping modern America. From media sleights-of-hand to the cultural narratives warping our perception of truth, the trio break it all down...

Mark welcomes back his OG partner-in-crime, Woodsey — but don’t let the reunion fool you. This time, the boys are diving into the not-so-fun corner of the internet: the exploding world of online gambling and predictive markets.

From apps that let you bet on everything short of your neighbor’s breakfast choice to the “oops… gue...

Jake and Mark roll out the welcome mat (and pour a strong drink) for T.G. Pierce, author of the provocative new book Dethrone Davos.

What happens when two whiskey-fueled hosts sit down with someone who thinks the future shouldn’t be run by a tiny club of unelected global power-players? A lively, curious, occasionally spicy conversation about elite influence, global governance, and what it means to push back against the status quo.

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Mark’s cracking open his laptop — and for once, it’s not to dig into history. Nope. He’s back with his original co-host Woodsey to dive deep into the weird, the wacky, and the downright hilarious world of popular web searches.

We start typing — slowly, expectantly — and watch in real time as autofill predictions unfold. What random, ridiculous, or unexpectedly profound queries is the internet full of? From odd pet questions to exis...

On this week’s If By Whiskey, Jake (@WhiskySmiles) and Mark (@MarkSeanPuls) welcome the one and only Brent Freeman (@bgetsbetter) of the Aiming Up Podcast — a man whose optimism is so relentless it should probably be regulated by the FAA.

The trio dives into life, growth, and the fine art of staying sane in an insane world… all while trying not to spill their drinks or derail the conversation into a philosophical bar fight. Expect ...

This week on If By Whiskey, Mark welcomes the one and only Roman Garcia, the outlaw mastermind behind The Roaming Bandit(s)—yes, the man who somehow turned traveling, tweeting, and probably breaking minor municipal laws into a brand. Together, they dive into Roman’s origin story, the birth of @roamingbandits on X, and why Spotify still hasn’t created a “Most Wanted Podcasters” category.

Expect wild stories, suspiciously specific al...

Today on If By Whiskey, Mark welcomes the one and only Shaka Mitchell—education reformer, Substack sage, and the only man who can make school choice sound both noble and mildly dangerous. They dive into Shaka’s latest writings, his behind-the-scenes stories from the world of education policy, and the strange phenomenon of adults who panic at the sight of empowered parents.

Mark and Shaka also take a whiskey-soaked detour into polit...

On this episode of If By Whiskey, Mark makes a terrible mistake—he lets Jake Day (@whiskysmiles) sit in the co-host chair… permanently. What could go wrong? Well, everything—beautifully, gloriously everything.

Mark and Jake christen this new era of the show the only way they know how: by poking fun at the news, taking shots at...

Mark Welcomes Bryce Eddy for a conversation.

Bryce Eddy is a PROUD HUSBAND, FATHER, AND UNAPOLOGETIC CONSERVATIVE CHRISTIAN committed to defending America's core values. A 4th-degree Machado black belt and host of The Bryce Eddy Show, he combines physical and ideological strength to champion traditional values, limited government, and the power of faith.

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Mark welcomes Brent from the Aiming Up Podcast for a wild ride through headlines the corporate media won’t touch. They kick things off with a revealing clip from Congressman Tim Burchett, then dive headfirst into the latest Epstein developments—new names, strange coincidences, and the deeper implications nobody’s supposed to ask about.

Expect sharp insights, a few laughs, and plenty of uncomfortable truths as Mark and Brent aim hig...

In this episode of If By Whiskey, Mark welcomes Clint Russell of Liberty Lockdown—the man who somehow makes anarcho-capitalism sound both reasonable and like a good time. Together they unpack the madness of modern politics, the illusion of “freedom” in a permission-based society, and why the biggest threat to liberty might just be your neighbor who “loves democracy.” Expect whis...