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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Enjoy your friends and always drink responsibly! Cheers!

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• theknowledge.bar

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