Knocked Conscious with Mark Puls

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...

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...