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On this week’s episode of the Knowledge Bar, the guys circle up to discuss the 2025 NFL Draft which is right around the corner. They work together to offer their own consensus top 10 draft picks, make their own personal picks for their hometown teams, and spotlight some underrated draft picks you may have never heard of! It’s a good one!

What are you drinking Recommendations:

• Alex: Arbor Brewing’s Pollination Sensation (beer)
• Chris: Redwood Empire’s Rocket Top (rye whiskey)
• Patrick: Arran 10 (scotch whisky)
• Ethan: Arran 10 (scotch whisky)

Just One More Recommendations:

Alex: A Bit of Optimism (Podcast) - Spotify/Apple/etc.

Patrick: Secret Base’s Collapse of Cowboys Dynasty (YouTube episode) - YouTube

Chris: Run Barry Run (Documentary) - Amazon Prime

Ethan: Thinking Football (Youtube Channel) - YouTube

Produced and Edited by Ethan Harig

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On this week’s episode of the Knowledge Bar, Chris rejoins the crew from his illness and he’s pretty fired up about the legal struggle surrounding the deportation of Kilmar Abrego-Garcia. We’ll also have some fun talking NFL ‘What If….’ scenarios, dire wolves coming back to action, and the NBA playoffs buzzing. Enjoy!

What are you drinking Recommendations:

• Alex: Tequila Ocho Anejo Old Fitzgerald Cask (tequila)
• Chris: Tequila Ocho Anejo Old Fitzgerald Cask (tequila)
• Patrick: Tequila Ocho Anejo Old Fitzgerald Cask (tequila)
• Ethan: Miller Highlife (beer)

Just One More Recommendations:

Alex: Hacks (TV Series) - Max

Patrick: The Flawed Heart of “Adolescence” | (The New Yorker)

Chris: The White Lotus (TV Series) - Max

Ethan: Secret Base (Youtube Channel) - Youtube

Produced and Edited by Ethan Harig

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Today on The Knowledge Bar we’re talking about a new trend called ‘Micro Retirement’ and discussing the shifting culture in the workplace. We’ll also spend some more time on baseball but at a personal level. Is it worth it to be a fan? Is there actually crying in baseball?!? Check out the full conversation.

What are you drinking Recommendations:

• Alex: Irish Coffee (cocktail)
  • 1 ½ Oz Irish Whiskey
  • 6 oz Fresh Brewed Coffee
  • 2 oz Fresh Whipped Cream
• Patrick: Dirty Chai Latte (coffee) - Cafe Liv
• Ethan: Irish Coffee (cocktail - see above)

Just One More Recommendations:

Alex: Hyperion Coffee (coffee shop and website)

Patrick: Teddy Baldassarre (YouTube)

Ethan: Adolescence (mini series) - Netflix

Produced and Edited by Ethan Harig

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Today on The Knowledge Bar, things are getting heated up over the MVP race in the NBA, Chris reports all of the excitement around Watches and Wonders, Torpedo Bats are taking over the MLB, and Pat wonders what Democrats can really do to change the political tides. It’s a lot to get through but we’ll have some fun!

What are you drinking Recommendations:

• Alex: Stargazer (beer) - MadTree
• Chris: Frey Ranch Uncut (bourbon)
• Patrick: Nikka Whisky from the Barrel (Japanese Whisky)
• Ethan: Truth (beer) - Rhinegeist

Just One More Recommendations:

Alex: Recipe Keeper (App)

Chris: Fives in New Orleans (Bar)

Patrick: Mind the Game (Podcast)

Ethan: Automate the Boring Stuff with Python (Book/Manual)

Sources for this Topic:

https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6243085/2025/03/31/mlb-torpedo-bats-players-intrigued/

https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6245770/2025/03/31/mlb-torpedo-bat-interest-viral/

https://www.nytimes.com/2025/03/30/opinion/aoc-bernie-sanders-democrats.html

https://slate.com/culture/2025/03/abundance-ezra-klein-democrats-book-derek-thompson.html

https://news.gallup.com/poll/656636/democrats-favor-party-moderation-past.aspx

https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/watches-and-wonders-2025-daily-episodes-live-from-geneva

Produced and Edited by Ethan Harig

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Today on The Knowledge Bar Patrick is back from Japan and gives us a great rundown of his trip. After we get caught up, we dive into opening day excitement and this year’s NL MVP. Chris is down the wormhole on knives and their craftsmanship and Alex can’t get enough of college basketball…. At least a couple days each year.

What are you drinking Recommendations:

• Alex: Blossom (beer) - Rhinegeist
• Chris: Bruichladdich The Classic Laddie (Scotch)
• Patrick: Bruichladdich The Classic Laddie (Scotch)
• Ethan: Pretty Bird Pale Ale (beer) - Rhinegeist

Just One More Recommendations:

Alex: Kobe: Making a Legend (Docuseries), Max

Chris: https://www.hodinkee.com/ (website)

Patrick: Modal Soul from Nujabes (2005 album)

Ethan: Kindred by Octavia E. Butler (novel)

Produced and Edited by Ethan Harig

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Today on The Knowledge Bar, it gets heated up in more ways than one. Chris was fired up about the young, scrappy Pistons; there’s outrage in the federal government’s attempts to erase icons from places of prominence, and we’ll wrap with a good conversation about how we could all be more mindful about how we rest and take a break. Hang out with us to hear the full conversation.

What are you drinking Recommendations:

• Alex: Bookers 4-24 ‘Jimmy’s Batch’ (bourbon) - Jim Beam Distilling
• Chris: La Gritona Repasado (tequila) - La Gritona Distilling
• Ethan: Citrus Punch IPA (beer) - Perrin Brewing

Just One More Recommendations:

Alex: The West Wing Rewatch (TV Series), Max

Chris: Invincible Season 3 (TV Series), Amazon Prime

Ethan: The French Dispatch (Movie), Hulu

Sources for this Topic:

https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2025/mar/19/jackie-robinson-article-removed-department-defense?utm_source=chatgpt.com

https://brenebrown.com/book/the-gifts-of-imperfection/

Produced and Edited by Ethan Harig

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This week on the knowledge bar, we are following the money in sports and global politics. We dive into some sad facts about minor league baseball, the excitement, or lack thereof surrounding the start of NFL free agency. Then Chris brings us back to reality with the quote “dumbest trade war ever.” Tune in!

What are you drinking Recommendations:

• Alex: Irish Maid (cocktail)
  • 2 oz milk washed bourbon
  • .75 oz ginger syrup
  • .5 oz lemon juice
  • .5 oz amaretto
  • 2 dashes Peychauds
• Chris: Four Roses Private Selection (bourbon)
• Ethan: Starman Pale Ale - Blackrocks Brewery

Just One More Recommendations:

Alex: Daredevil: Born Again (TV Series), Disney+

Chris: Mickey 17 (Movie), In Theaters

Ethan: James by Percival Everett (novel)

Sources for this Topic:

https://talkpoverty.org/2019/02/14/mlb-makes-millions-minor-leaguers-refuses-pay-minimum-wage/index.html

https://www.beyondtheboxscore.com/2017/6/27/15869934/minor-league-baseball-wage-salary-antitrust-lawsuit-mlbpa

https://www.commondreams.org/views/2018/03/26/minor-league-baseball-players-shouldnt-be-paid-less-walmart-greeters

Produced and Edited by Ethan Harig

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Today on the Knowledge bar we’re definitely in the Oscars spirit. We’ll talk award show reactions and the buzz around AI in the Best Actor category. After that, Chris is worried about the Right’s demand for purity on the Supreme Court and what does education going back to the state mean for us? Hang out with us!

What are you drinking Recommendations:

• Alex: Irish Maid (cocktail)
  • 2 oz Irish Whiskey
  • ¾ oz simple syrup
  • ½ oz lemon juice
  • ½ oz Elderflower Liqueur
• Chris: High Quality H2O
• Patrick: Numi green tea ((tea)
• Ethan: Kirkland 15 yr Old Rum + Pineapple Juice

Just One More Recommendations:

Alex: Boy Meets World (TV Series), Disney+

Chris: Turning Red (Movie) Disney+

Patrick: Sound of Metal (Movie), Prime

Ethan: American Movie (Documentary) Prime

Produced and Edited by Ethan Harig

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