Knocked Conscious with Mark Puls

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...

Join If By Whiskey for an electrifying episode featuring Jack Danger, the bold voice behind the Secret America podcast (@AmericazOutlaw). Fresh off his exclusive sit-down with Congressman Tim Burchett, Jack pulls back the curtain on his unfiltered first impressions—from eye-opening revelations about government transparency to the raw, behind-the-scenes dynamics that left him buz...

Join hosts Jason (@dropthemaskpod) and Mark (@markseanpuls) for a boozy bonanza on If By Whiskey, where the whiskey flows freer than a politician's promises, and the rants on politics, culture, and human nature hit harder than a hangover. This week, buckle up as we spike the mic with special guest Tyrone the Porcupine Hobo, the spiky mastermind producing the Haman Nature podcast. With wit as prickly as his namesake (watch out, or y...

Join hosts Jason and Mark Sean Puls on If By Whiskey, the podcast that masterfully argues both sides of life's biggest debates with a splash of humor, a dash of skepticism, and zero regrets. This week, we welcome anti-state singer/songwriter AncapTim for an unfiltered conversation diving into the heart of voluntaryism, the myths of government power, and how music can shatter ill...

This week on If By Whiskey, Jason & Mark are joined by Adam Haman of Haman Nature to sort through the chaos of American politics with the same grace as a drunk uncle at Thanksgiving. We roast the Jimmy Kimmel saga for its libertarian lessons (and lack thereof), take a hard look at the conservative movement stumbling around in the wake of Charlie Kirk’s death, and—because it ...

On this episode of Knocked Conscious, Zak and Mark crack open a bottle of truth with Per Bylund to talk Austrian economics, the Mises Institute, and why regulations and tariffs are basically just government pickpocketing with better branding. We’ll blow up the myths about “protecting” industries, expose how bureaucrats choke markets like a boa constrictor in a necktie, and remin...

In the wake of Charlie Kirk’s tragic murder, National bestselling ghostwriter and author Joshua Lisec sits down with Jason and Mark to dive into the Unhuman activity likely behind it. Touching on themes from his provocative book (Unhumans), he explains the cultural forces that get others to dehumanize themselves, and the rest of polite society soon thereafter. Experience the hypnotic framing of recent events that helps us understan...

This week, Jason and Mark crack open the mic with a very special guest—Chris “Woodsey” Peralta. Longtime listeners will recognize Woodsey as Mark’s partner-in-crime from past projects Knocked Conscious and Beer Googgles. Together, the crew revisits the old chemistry, trades stories from behind the podcasting curtain, and dives into the sharp, funny, and sometimes sideways conver...

This week on If By Whiskey, Jason and Mark sit down with economist, author, and government red-tape sniper Per Bylund to talk about his book The Seen, the Unseen, and the Unrealized—a title that sounds like a horror movie, and honestly... it kind of is.

We dive into the sneaky ways regulations wreck your life without you even ...

In this follow-up episode of If By Whiskey, Jason and Mark keep the conversation on A.I. rolling—minus William this time, but with even more whiskey-fueled skepticism. We dive deeper into what artificial intelligence really means for freedom, work, and wealth in a world where politicians think slapping a regulation on silicon chips is the same thing as “protecting” humanity. Fro...

In this episode of If By Whiskey, Jason and Mark invite William (@iam4iamWe on X) to talk about the rise of A.I.—you know, that thing half the internet thinks will save humanity and the other half thinks will turn us into Soylent Green. We dig into what it means for jobs, human creativity, and wealth creation, while taking a few swings at central planners who think they can “manage” technological progress. Will A.I. liberate us fro...

Jason and Mark sit down with Dan McKnight — former U.S. Marine, Idaho Army National Guardsman, and founder of Defend the Guard and Bring Our Troops Home — to talk about why America’s endless wars are not only unconstitutional, but flat-out bad policy. From the Founders’ intent for war powers to the modern swamp’s habit of sending young Americans into conflicts Congress never dec...

In this episode of If By Whiskey, Jason and Mark crack open the chaos of the recent mind-bending conversation between Dr. Jordan Peterson and Dilbert creator Scott Adams. What starts as a polite back-and-forth about politics, perception, and persuasion quickly spirals into a cosmic cocktail of simulation theory, Trumpism, and the weaponization of narrative.

We break down the big ideas—what’s real, what’s hypnotic, and what’s just S...