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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Enjoy your friends and always drink responsibly! Cheers!

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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Enjoy your friends and always drink responsibly! Cheers!

Links:

• 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