Drop The Mask Podcast

Taking some time to share the great Roaming Bandit(s) release! Check out the video on YouTube or Rumble for some cool AI visuals Find the album here: https://open.spotify.com/album/4qpGawTiUGLoGjPUMNyZjT?si=RJKpI5yMT4GLAcPbtDxm1A Find Roman's conversation with Mark and me on Consciously Unmaksed: https://open.spotify.com/episode/61NhmZv5kRYdKsUTviT4TL?si=6addc6dd23bc4336

From Oct. 20, 2025 The cohost and producer of Haman Nature joins the show with some actual whiskey talk! Then we get into what it's like being a 2nd generation libertarian, and how Tyrone's philosophy has evolved over time. Tune in for a fun one! Also, I will be stepping away from IBW for some time to focus on my growing family. I'll be back, but you can still tune in to the show with Mark and new co-host Jake Day-- live on Wednesdays at 8pm ET on X/Rumble/YouTube!

Join hosts Jason and Mark Sean Puls on If By Whiskey, the podcast that masterfully argues both sides of life's biggest debates with a splash of humor, a dash of skepticism, and zero regrets. This week, we welcome anti-state singer/songwriter AncapTim for an unfiltered conversation diving into the heart of voluntaryism, the myths of government power, and how music can shatter illusions and spark real awakening. Whether you're raising a glass to freedom or questioning the status quo, tune in live Mondays at 8pm ET for laughs, insights, and the kind of rhetorical twists that keep your mind buzzing long after the episode ends.

Adam Haman (a previous guest on Drop The Mask) comes in to set us straight on various libertarian topics. We look at Dave Smith's argument about Jimmy Kimmel and The Regime, and debate tactics shown by Jacob Hornberger and Walter Block on a recent Tom Woods episode. It's always fun to hear from Adam, he's a very smart guy - find him at Haman Nature

Ghostwriter extraordinaire Joshua Lisec joins us for a deep reflection on the Unhuman activity surrounding the murder of Charlie Kirk. Joshua is the co-author of the book Unhumans: The Secret History of Communist Revolutions (And How To Crush Them), author of So Good They Call You A Fake, and much more. He has a very conservative bent, but one thing we can certainly agree on is Communism is a disaster everywhere it's tried.

Mark's former cohost on Knocked Conscious joins us for a reunion, turning the tables and asking us questions about capitalism and what the near future might bring. So many signs are pointing in the wrong direction, can we get out of it? A fun, freewheeling, casual chat about what capitalism means to us, what the problems are, and where they really come from. Enjoy!

Per Bylund, economist and senior fellow at the Mises Institute joins us for a fun chat about current economic events. We cover: Labor Day and Unions US Gov's 10% Intel stake Trump's Tariffs The AI economy and more! Find Per on X: https://x.com/PerBylund

We continue the conversation on AI, this time taking a look at how it affects human behavior-- people who use it to do tasks seem to have decreased brain activity Then a look at Emad Mostaque's take on the AI future. He and the "Moonshot" crew anticipate hyperinflation and doom for the working class. Will AI be the downfall of humanity? Maybe...

Our friend William joins us to talk about the future of AI. He shares a property-based system of value that he came up with as we discuss what's going on with AI and if we should be scared it's going to collapse our economy Follow us on Rumble! https://rumble.com/c/IfByWhiskey

Dan McKnight of DefendTheGuard.US joins us to talk about using the states and the 10th amendment authority to stop the war machine from sending our boys out on deployment without congressional approval. A great conversation and an important subject Follow our Rumble channel https://rumble.com/c/IfByWhiskey And join us live in the chat, Mondays at 8pm ET there on Rumble!

A free-wheeling episode where Mark and I discuss freedom in America Are freedom and liberty the same thing? What freedoms do we really have? + Failures of the Trump admin in recent weeks

Going back to Sam Harris and Jordan Peterson lamenting the future of AI and what that means for the public discourse. Should people be anonymous online? Is AI going to destroy the podcast market? Let's talk!

Mark and I talk to Howard Bloom, author of a new book The Case of the Sexual Cosmos: Everything You Know About Nature Is Wrong. It's a provocative, paradigm-shifting book that challenges two of science’s core assumptions: the Second Law of Thermodynamics (entropy) and the notion that humans are destroying the Earth. Bloom argues that the cosmos is driven by a "First Law of Flamboyance," where life and complexity emerge through creativity and sexual processes, not decay. He reinterprets the universe’s history—from the Big Bang to human evolution—as a story of relentless invention, where sex and gene-shuffling produce unique "oddballs" that probe new possibilities. Bloom posits that humans are not savaging the planet but are part of a cosmic project to "garden the solar system and green the galaxy." Described as meticulously researched and engaging, it’s a bold, optimistic counterpoint to apocalyptic narratives, blending science, history, and philosophy.

Breaking down Jordan Peterson and Sam Harris' conversation about the plague of social media To be continued next time! Join us Mondays live at 8pm ET/5pm AZ

It’s No Kings Day, and your favorite philosophical troublemakers, Jason and Mark, are raising a glass to freedom—and questioning the price of it. In this spirited episode of If By Whiskey, the duo unpacks the meaning behind No Kings Day: a cheeky celebration of self-governance, independence, and the radical idea that no one rules unless you let them. Then it’s off to the dusty plains of FreedomFest, where liberty-lovers, crypto cowboys, and anti-authoritarian oddballs gather in the name of ideas too spicy for polite society. Jason and Mark dive into the wild mix of intellectual debates, free-market evangelism, and just the right amount of tinfoil that makes FreedomFest the Woodstock of the libertarian world. Whether you’re sipping bourbon or black coffee, this episode is your invitation to toast the madness of monarchy, the beauty of dissent, and the weird, wonderful chaos of living free. No gods, no masters—just microphones, mischief, and a few hard truths.

We come roaring back with a tribute to Scott Adams and our "Simulation Sip"; a look at the LA immigration riots and the totally organic, grassroots protests; Then the big ticket item-- Just war theory. What is it, does anyone practice it, and of course we get into the Israel-Gaza conflict as a major case study. Wrapping up with the latest Dave Portnoy hissy fit - a perfect example of what not to do if you have a problem with someone.

Looking at the fracturing of right-wing media voices. People we have respected for other reasons are going off the rails-- as you might expect from right-wingers. Good on a few things, but bad on most. Clips of Jordan Peterson, James Lindsay, Tim Dillon, and more!

Bob Lement of Static Radio, one of the first 50 podcasts ever made, joins Mark and me for some conspiracy talk. Get out your tin foil hats!

Our friend and fellow libertarian, Jesse, joins us for a wide ranging conversation. We talk libertarian party, woke right, Trump's tariffs, and all sorts of fun stuff on this week's "If By Whiskey"

Apologies for subpar audio quality-- I tried to salvage it as somehow it was recorded through the camera and not my main microphone. It's a little better than the original live recording. Someday I'll be able to live stream without any hiccups... but I guess not today Looking at the persuasion mistakes by the White House response to Amazon's spelling out of tariff price increases, and Andrew Schulz' take on that situation

Does the rise of "podcastistan" mean the news is done? Are comedian podcasters the new 'establishment'? Would that be a bad thing? Find out here on Anarcho-Caffeinated

We finish up the discussion of Douglas Murray and all the wild commentary around the "expert" debate. Narrowing our definition of woke right and mocking those who push the term on the wrong people.

Looking back at Dave Rubin's rise to fame - did he do it by gatekeeping? Why are Rogan's friends trying to shut down his conversations? Are we dumbing down conversations because we're afraid of what dumb people might misunderstand about them?

We parse through the fallout of Douglas Murray vs. Dave Smith, and revisit the "woke right". James Lindsay and co. continue to embarrass themselves with an incorrect association.

Is the "free market of ideas" leading us to truth? Join me on Anarcho-Caffeinated to hear my thoughts about Eric Weinstein's comments on the subject.

Welcome to Anarcho-Caffeinated! A morning show where we try to understand HOW to look at the world. Not reporting the news, but what's behind it? Commenting on commentary, sipping coffee, and taking a liberty approach to the hot issues of the week 4/20 edition - Picking at collective fictions featuring clips from Eric Weinstein

Morning show where I share my thought process on filtering the news. Grab some coffee and get anarcho-caffeinated! Find me live on X, one of these days I'll commit to a schedule. I have some follow-up thoughts on the Smith vs. Murray debate, who should be treated as an "expert"? And then looking at some clips from Bill Maher's show- he visited Trump and was impressed, and Bannon says Trump will be a 3 term president. Should we be scared?

Very first edition of Anarcho-Caffeinated (AnCaf for short)! Bring your coffee and sip with me while I look over what's going on in the world, and maybe present a different way to think about it. Sorry for the bad audio at first, I forgot I needed a mic in front of me... Anyway, I go over the complaint of "lack of expertise" Douglas Murray lorded over Dave Smith on Joe Rogan's podcast. I wasn't a fan of the argument. Then a quick look at some comments from Bernie on a CNN town hall. Recorded Live on X April 12, 2025

Friend of the show William (@iam4iamWe) joins us for a fun conversation about IP We also get into the Douglas Murray vs. Dave Smith debate. Spoiler: we don't think Murray looked good Recorded April 10, 2025

Mark and I discuss the state of masculinity. Piggybacking from the clips of Tim Walz talking about his own perceptions, we get into what masculinity is, whether it's "toxic", and what the modern world needs from men.

Mark and I rebrand "Consciously Unmasked"! We talk about Tim Walz cheering the demise of Tesla and thinking he can kick the ass of Trump supporters. Then the "If by Whiskey" political speech that inspired the name of a logical fallacy! Recorded March 31, 2025

Recorded Livestream from March 24, 2025 Mark and I tackle intelligence - what is IQ, and why are population IQ's declining? Does IQ predict success and can it be boosted? And we share our IQ test results! Also, on the low IQ end-- looking at Tim Walz' antics from the week. Song Credit - The Roaming Bandits -- follow on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0stqtHRKDi4Id3tyTXGsnJ?si=PJuiYzuAT3SYPkqw40vcvA Find us on 𝕏: https://x.com/MarkSeanPuls ; https://x.com/DropTheMaskPod

Recorded March 18th 2025 with the great Kyle Anzalone of the Libertarian Institute (https://x.com/KyleAnzalone_) We talk about the latest in Yemen, Ukraine/Russia, and Iran-- the three big war fronts happening at the moment. Is there hope for resolving the conflicts? "Consciously Unmasked" is my collaboration with Mark Puls of "Knocked Conscious" Find him on X: https://x.com/MarkSeanPuls Get free bonus content on Locals! https://dropthemaskpod.locals.com/

Matthew tells me about his Nations of Sanity project (https://nationsofsanity.com/) centered around self-ownership and the Non-Aggression Principle (NAP). We get into 'law' enforcement, structure, intellectual property, and more! Find Matthew on X : https://x.com/MatthewtrueI Follow me on Locals! https://dropthemaskpod.locals.com/

Going back through my old interviews to reflect on what I've learned so far about libertarianism and life; how to approach people with ideas, economics, and some philosophical underpinnings of the ideology Part 1 here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/07dRdrpEFbLNqb4qebM55W?si=ebddb4f8c7654b56 Featuring clips of Per Bylund, Kyle Anzalone, Matthew Lysiak, Clint Russell, Mark Puls, Michael Rectenwald, Adam Haman, Andrew Heaton, Jack Lloyd, Jason Fry, and Spike Cohen Find bonus content on my Locals channel! https://dropthemaskpod.locals.com/

Recorded livestream from March 8, 2025-- Roman Garcia, the musician behind the Roaming Bandits joins Mark and me for a wide-ranging conversation. He discusses his music, the enjoyment in the process and accomplishment of hearing a finished product. We talk the Libertarian Party and what's the future of the state and national parties, and we look at the Trump/Zelensky showdown-- was it really an embarrassment for America? Find The Roaming Bandits on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0stqtHRKDi4Id3tyTXGsnJ?si=PJuiYzuAT3SYPkqw40vcvA Find us on 𝕏: https://x.com/roamingbandits ; https://x.com/MarkSeanPuls ; https://x.com/DropTheMaskPod Go to my Locals channel for free bonus content! https://dropthemaskpod.locals.com/

I go through my old interviews to reflect on what I've learned so far. Featuring clips of Clint Russell, Derek Wills, Adam Haman, Andrew Heaton, Jack Lloyd, Econ Bro, and Spike Cohen How to understand people and share messages, should we vote, who will build the roads, is the libertarian party a lost cause, and more! Keep up with the latest on my Locals community! https://dropthemaskpod.locals.com/

Remembering Joy Reid after her unceremonious firing from MSNBC Taking on the '5 monkeys problem' Going off on tangents about consciousness and quantum physics Looking back at Tucker Carlson being canned by Fox News, why did it happen? Explaining "Manufacturing Consent" with more clips from Jimmy Dore Song credit: "Dystopian Future" by The Roaming Bandits https://open.spotify.com/track/47TOjkwuuECG4USaAlL5aq?si=0bec632d1b334598 Find us on X: https://x.com/MarkSeanPuls ; https://x.com/DropTheMaskPod Go to my Locals channel for free bonus content! https://dropthemaskpod.locals.com/

Mark and I take on the dishonesty in the media, and how they conspire to bring you the approved government narrative. Often it goes off the rails and the mask fully drops, exposing their ineptitude and corruption. We share some clips of media malfeasance and break it all down. Find the video on Rumble: https://rumble.com/v6o53tr-consciously-unmasked-6-we-are-the-media-now-live-22025.html?mref=tm7gk&mc=81nvz

Mark and I look at the arguments for and against simulation theory? Are we living in one? Can we hack it? Can we break out of it? How does AI play into it? Listen and find out! Song credit: "Dystopian Future" by The Roaming Bandits https://open.spotify.com/track/47TOjkwuuECG4USaAlL5aq?si=0bec632d1b334598 Find us on X: https://x.com/MarkSeanPuls ; https://x.com/DropTheMaskPod Go to my Locals channel for free bonus content! https://dropthemaskpod.locals.com/