Bonus Episode - 2024 Presidential Election

Grab a strong one and join us for a BONUS episode to talk about the 2024 Presidential election. By now you obviously know that Donald Trump has bucked historical trends in a number of ways in returning to the White House.

Let’s just say at the outset, this isn’t meant to be a political podcast. Full disclosure: we’re just 4 guys who like to drink booze and talk about stuff we think is cool.

But given the gravity of the election results, it would seem inappropriate to NOT at least touch on it. So here, we want to offer some insights and thoughts on how the election turned out and what it means moving forward.

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Grab another one and join us on Episode 3 of The Knowledge Bar. In this episode, Alex leads a discussion on a so-called ‘Literacy Crisis in the US’. As primary and secondary education has scrambled, colleges are now seeing the impacts of instructional shortfalls, the COVID-19 pandemic, and a shifting culture around reading.

In addition to our main topic, we’ll be talking about bad beats in the sports betting world, an a-political take on the recent election cycle, and how Chris’s students are killing it this semester!

What are you drinking Recommendations:

Alex - Bourbon Brown Sugar Espresso Martini - Cocktail

• 2 oz Bourbon (Kirkland Bottled-in-Bond)
• ½ oz Brown Sugar Simple Syrup
• 1 oz Fresh Espresso Lite (I use an Aeropress to avoid pricey espresso machines)
• ½ oz Coffee Liqueur (Mr. Black)
• 3 dashes Cocoa Bitters
• Sprinkle Cocoa Powder over the top

Chris - Coffee w/ Bourbon Cream - Coffee/Cocktail

• Coffee - Highlander Grogg - Seven Hills Coffee Roasters, Cincinnati, OH
• Buffalo Trace Bourbon Cream - Buffalo Trace Distillery, Frankfort, KY

Patrick - Digest Tea - Burren Perfumery, Ireland

Ethan - Honduran Roast - Coffee - Hyperion Coffee Co., Ann Arbor, MI

Just One More Recommendations:

Alex: The Football 100 (Book), Dan Pompei and Mike Sando

Chris: Sold A Story (Podcast), APM Reports

Patrick: The Paranoid Style (Harper’s) - Richard Hofstadter

Ethan: The Florida Project (Movie) - Sean Baker - Streaming on Max the One to Watch for HBO

Sources for this Topic:

Is This the End of Reading? - Chronicle of Higher Education

A Brief History of Reading Instruction - ParkerPhonics

The Elite College Students Who Can’t Read Books - The Atlantic

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Episode 2 - Name, Image, Likeness (NIL)

Grab another one and join us on Episode 2 of The Knowledge Bar. In this episode, Chris leads us as we explore the intriguing but massively misunderstood world of Name, Image, Likeness (NIL), and discuss how its development is impacting athletes and the future of college sports.

In addition to our main topic, we’ll get you hooked up with a couple of great cocktail recipes, a look at a future no. 1 NBA draft pick, a musical blast from the millennial past, and some great laughs.

What are you drinking Recommendations:

Alex - Billionaire - Cocktail

• 2 oz Bourbon
• ½ oz Simple Syrup
• ¼ Grenadine
• ¾ oz Lemon Juice
• 5 dashes Absinthe
• 1 dash Aromatic Bitters

Chris - The Noisy Cricket - Cocktail

• 2 oz Aged Rum
• 0.25 oz orgeat
• 0.75 oz coffee Mr. Black Liqueur
• 2 dashes orange bitters

Patrick - Bardstown Origin Series High Wheat - Bardstown Distilling, Bardstown, KY
Ethan - Holiday Bake Sale - Beer - Arbor Brewing Company in Ypsilanti, MI

Just One More Recommendations:

Alex - Beer & Circus (Book), Murray Sperber
Chris - The Money Game (TV Documentary) on Amazon Prime
Patrick - Museum of 4am (TedTalk/Poem), Rives
Ethan - Triple-J - Like a Version - Youtube Channel

• Denzel Curry - Bulls on Parade
• King Stingray - Yellow
• Superorganism - Congratulations

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Links:

• theknowledge.bar

Contact:

• podcast@theknowledge.bar

On the inaugural episode of The Knowledge Bar, Patrick brings us into the Male Friendship Recession where we’ll explore how men today are struggling more than ever to form and maintain close friendships with other men. The impacts on both men and women are staggering and for us, this hits very close to home.

In addition our to main topic, we’ll let you get to know our hosts (Alex, Chris, Ethan, and Patrick), provide some drink recommendations, talk Big Dad Energy, the World Series, and an unfortunate sports…..honor?

What are you drinking Recommendations:

Alex - Weller Antique 107 - Bourbon - Buffalo Trace Distillery in Frankfort, KY

Chris - Rum Old Fashioned - Cocktail

• 2 oz Doorly’s 12 yr Aged Rum
• 5 dashes Aromatic Bitters
• ¼ oz Brown Sugar Simple Syrup
• ¼ oz Hamilton Pimento Dram
• Express an orange peel and garnish

Patrick - New Riff Single Barrel Rye - Rye Whiskey - New Riff Distillery in Newport, KY

Ethan - Cold Excursion IPA - Beer/IPA - Arbor Brewing Company in Ypsilanti, MI

Just One More Recommendations:

Alex - Shrinking Season 2 (TV Series) on Apple TV

Chris - Saturday Night (Movie) currently in Theaters

Patrick - Boys Among Men (Book), Jonathan Abrams

Ethan - Arcane Season 1 (TV Series) on Netflix

Edited and Produced by: Ethan Harig

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• theknowledge.bar

Contact:

• podcast@theknowledge.bar

Welcome to The Knowledge Bar—the place where curiosity meets conversation. Hosts Alex Landen, Chris Knight, Patrick Seick, and Ethan Harig dive into everything from the latest in sports and current events to life hacks, personal growth, and unexpected facts that make you think. Whether you’re here to explore new ideas, debate sports stats, or just unwind with smart, casual conversations, we’ve got you covered.

At The Knowledge Bar, we mix thoughtful insights with plenty of fun, all served with a side of wit. Pull up a chair and join us for a drink—because there’s always something new on tap.

Credits:

• Produced and edited by: Ethan Harig
• Intro music: "Do It" by Infraction

Links:

• theknowledge.bar

Contact:

• podcast@theknowledge.bar