Knocked Conscious with Mark Puls

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...

In this electrifying episode of If By Whiskey, Jason and Mark sit down with legendary investor and CEO of HIVE Digital Technologies, Frank Holmes, for a wide-ranging conversation that bridges the power of water and the promise of digital currency.

From the lush landscapes of Paraguay's hydroelectric infrastructure to the volatile frontlines of cryptocurrency markets, Frank breaks down how HIVE is harnessing clean energy to fuel the...

In this episode of If By Whiskey, Jason and Mark sit down with Chloe Anagnos, a dynamic voice in the liberty movement and the powerhouse behind America's Future. From grassroots activism to next-gen leadership, Chloe shares how AF is empowering young Americans to build a freer future—one story, one policy, and one bold idea at a time.

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