Knocked Conscious with Mark Puls

Mark Puls
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Knocked Conscious with Mark Puls explores the deep and often tangled intersections of society, culture, science, spirituality, and philosophy. This podcast isn’t just about presenting ideas; it’s a journey into the heart of what we believe and why we believe it. Here, the goal is to: Spark Introspection: Encourage listeners to look within and question their own views. Challenge Beliefs: Engage in a critical analysis of established and emerging ideas. Cultivate New Perspectives: Introduce novel viewpoints and then rigorously debate their merits. Unite Science and Spirituality: Highlight the complementary nature of these fields, advocating for a synthesis where both are seen as essential to understanding our existence. Foster Enlightened Conversations: Serve as a beacon for those yearning for deep, thoughtful, and expansive discussions. By weaving together seemingly disparate threads, Knocked Conscious invites its audience into a space where complexity is embraced, and curiosity is the compass. Beer Googgles (double-E, double-O, double-G) is basically a show where we get drunk and look-up random $#!T on the internet. It’s the lighter side of our personalities. ***Disclaimer*** We are childish boys who make inappropriate jokes and some of them are extremely insensitive.

  1. 4D AGO

    3/5/2026: Therapy Thursday w/ Tyler Todt, Brent Freeman & Mark Puls

    What do you get when you mix three guys, microphones, and just enough self-awareness to be dangerous? Probably cheaper than actual therapy — and way more entertaining. Mark of Knocked Conscious welcomes Brent Freeman (@bgetsbetter on X) of the Aiming Up Podcast and Tyler Todt (@tyromper on X) for a laid-back, occasionally insightful, and possibly irresponsible conversation about men’s health. From lifting heavy things to lifting emotional baggage, the guys tackle physical health, mental health, and the mysterious art of pretending we’re all doing fine. No couches. No co-pays. Just laughs, honesty, and three dudes trying to figure it out in real time. 🥃🧠💪 🎙️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! 😍 https://streamyard.com/pal/d/5888413371072512

    1h 1m

  2. 4D AGO

    3/4/2026: Federalism, Decentralization & Telling DC to Chill w/ Suzanne Sherman

    Mark and Jake pour a stiff one and welcome the one and only Suzanne Sherman — aka @CowgirlEsq — constitutional attorney, rancher, and author of FEDERALISM: How Decentralization Can Save America. Yes, you read that right. She can quote the Constitution, argue the 10th Amendment, and probably outshoot you before breakfast. This week on If By Whiskey, we ask the dangerous question: What if the solution to America’s problems isn’t more Washington… but less? Suzanne makes the case that decentralization isn’t radical — it’s original recipe. From federal overreach to state sovereignty, from bureaucratic bloat to local control, we explore whether giving power back to the states might actually lower everyone’s blood pressure (no promises). Expect: 🥃 Whiskey-fueled constitutional nerdery 🐎 Cowgirl-level common sense 📜 A little Founders talk (the powdered wig kind) 🔥 And the bold idea that maybe, just maybe, D.C. doesn’t need to run your life Is federalism the escape hatch? Is decentralization the peaceful rebellion? Or do Mark and Jake just like saying “enumerated powers” after two pours? Saddle up. It’s going to be a fun one. 🎙️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! 😍 https://streamyard.com/pal/d/5888413371072512

    1h 20m

  3. FEB 26

    2/25/2026: Are we just NPCs in the Tuck-Huck Simulation? w/ Brent Freeman & Rob Yates

    Jake and Mark are back behind the microphones (and possibly behind a few glasses), and this time they’re joined by the always thoughtful Brent Freeman of Aiming Up and the sharp-tongued Rob Yates of The Libertarian Parry for a conversation that starts with fireworks and ends somewhere in the astral plane. We’re diving headfirst into the now-infamous Tuck vs. Huck interview — the takes, the tension, the “did-he-really-just-say-that” moments — and breaking it down the only way If By Whiskey can: with wit, side-eyes, and at least one historical analogy that probably goes too far. But because this is If By Whiskey, there’s a strong chance we’ll veer from political sparring into consciousness, reality, and whether we’re all just NPCs in someone else’s campaign strategy. Expect sharp analysis, unexpected metaphysics, and the kind of banter that makes you question both the media narrative and your own existence. It’s politics. It’s philosophy. It’s probably a bad idea. 🎙️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! 😍 https://streamyard.com/pal/d/5888413371072512

    1h 48m

  4. FEB 21

    2/20/2026: Beyond the Narrative: Kristan T. Harris Gets Knocked Conscious

    No filters. No script. No sacred cows. Mark sits down with Kristan T. Harris of The Rundown Live for a conversation that kicks the hive and laughs while it buzzes. Media narratives, inconvenient questions, internet rabbit holes, and the stories polite society pretends not to hear — it’s all on the table. Expect sharp takes, dark humor, and the kind of back-and-forth that makes you say, “They really just went there.” This isn’t safe, sanitized podcasting — it’s raw, curious, and unapologetically awake. If you like your conversations unfiltered, your ideas challenged, and your comedy slightly dangerous, welcome to Knocked Conscious. 🎙️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! 😍 https://streamyard.com/pal/d/5888413371072512

    2h 3m

  5. FEB 19

    2/18/2026: Hortoneers, assemble! If By Whiskey welcome Scott Horton

    Pour a glass, brace your worldview, and maybe hide your foreign policy takes under the table — because this episode of If By Whiskey gets a masterclass in history, war, and why everything is way more complicated than your favorite talking head told you. Jake and Mark welcome the legendary Scott Horton — host, researcher, war-history deep diver, and walking encyclopedia of U.S. foreign policy — for a conversation that swings from serious geopolitical insight to the kind of laughs that only happen when heavy topics meet good whiskey and sharp wit. Representing the Libertarian Institute, Scott brings receipts, context, and enough historical knowledge to make your high-school textbooks feel personally attacked. We talk about the ideas behind books like Provoked and Enough Already, dive into the chaos of modern foreign policy, and somehow still manage to laugh through the existential dread. Along the way: myths get busted, narratives get questioned, and Jake and Mark try (with varying success) to keep up. Also in the mix — the mission behind the Scott Horton Academy, what it takes to actually understand history instead of just arguing about it online, and why nuance is both essential and wildly unpopular. Expect: 🥃 sharp takes 🥃 historical rabbit holes 🥃 jokes that probably shouldn’t work but somehow do 🥃 and one of the most informed (and entertaining) conversations you’ll hear this year If you came for laughs, you’re covered. If you came to learn something, buckle up. If you came for chaos… well, you found the right podcast. 🎙️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! 😍 https://streamyard.com/pal/d/5888413371072512

    1h 44m

  6. FEB 12

    2/11/2026: If by Whiskey: Open conversation w/ Q & A

    Jake & Mark have an open conversation about whatever topic arises, plus we'll take questions from the chat. 🎙️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! 😍

    1h 20m

  7. FEB 5

    2/4/2026: if By Whiskey welcome Freeeee! (@SmarterGameShow on X)

    Jake and Mark welcome Free (@SmarterGameShow on X) — the man brave enough to ask America’s elected officials the most dangerous question of all: basic knowledge. As the host of “Are You Smarter Than A Politician?”, Free spends his days discovering just how low the bar can go… and then filming it. This episode is a free-flowing, whiskey-fueled romp through political absurdity, civic faceplants, unexpected moments of competence, and the eternal mystery of how some people passed eighth grade and got elected. Expect laughs, light roasting, heavy pours, and at least one moment where you whisper, “Please tell me that clip was edited.” Spoiler: it probably wasn’t. Pour a drink. Lower your expectations. Press play. 🥃😄 🎙️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! 😍 https://streamyard.com/pal/d/5888413371072512

    1h 30m

  8. JAN 29

    1/28/2026: If by @RecTheRegime, you mean Dr. Michael Rectenwald

    This week on If By Whiskey, Jake and Mark pour a stiff one and welcome Dr. Miachel Rectenwald (@RecTheRegime on X)—author, philosopher, and professional buzzkill of establishment narratives. From woke academia to regime-approved “truth,” nothing escapes unscathed as Doc Rectenwald dissects modern insanity with scalpel-sharp logic and zero patience for nonsense. Expect big ideas, dangerous questions, a few raised eyebrows, and at least one moment where someone says, “Wait… are we allowed to say that?” Pour the whiskey. Question everything. Proceed accordingly. 🥃 🎙️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! 😍 https://streamyard.com/pal/d/5888413371072512

    1h 42m
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Knocked Conscious with Mark Puls explores the deep and often tangled intersections of society, culture, science, spirituality, and philosophy. This podcast isn’t just about presenting ideas; it’s a journey into the heart of what we believe and why we believe it. Here, the goal is to: Spark Introspection: Encourage listeners to look within and question their own views. Challenge Beliefs: Engage in a critical analysis of established and emerging ideas. Cultivate New Perspectives: Introduce novel viewpoints and then rigorously debate their merits. Unite Science and Spirituality: Highlight the complementary nature of these fields, advocating for a synthesis where both are seen as essential to understanding our existence. Foster Enlightened Conversations: Serve as a beacon for those yearning for deep, thoughtful, and expansive discussions. By weaving together seemingly disparate threads, Knocked Conscious invites its audience into a space where complexity is embraced, and curiosity is the compass. Beer Googgles (double-E, double-O, double-G) is basically a show where we get drunk and look-up random $#!T on the internet. It’s the lighter side of our personalities. ***Disclaimer*** We are childish boys who make inappropriate jokes and some of them are extremely insensitive.

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