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Ben, Jeff, and Mark take a journey through both alcoholic and non-alcoholic eggnogs fit for the jolly lil elves they are!

Join Ben, Mark, and Jeff as they explore the self-loathing moments found in The Last Knife Fighter's "Writing Wrongs". If there is ever any doubt that The Last Knife Fighter is about excess alcoholism, cocaine use, overworking, extremely poor behavior... then you have not yet listened to this album.

No one knows how exactly the mad scientists at Alani Nu's taste factory actually came up with this recipe for galactic success, but let there be no doubts: Alani Nu's Cosmic Stardust drink IS the best we have had yet. Join us for Episode 32 of Mastering Mediocrity's iMbibe edition as Ben, Jeff, and Mark explore our little corner of the universe to discover new flavors. This was a particularly fun episode where we enjoyed each other's company and the drinks that came along for the ride!

Ben and Jeff walk their way through the Bloody Hammers album "Washed in the Blood." I'm not going to lie, this was not our best moments behind a camera. The microphone didn't pick up great, the focus is blurry as fuck, and are points were just about as on point as the former two. That said, Bloody Hammers is an absolutely fantastic band that I suggest any fan of Metal (particularly the doomier side) check out. This particular album aligns quite a bit more with their latest stuff and is some of the catchiest you'll hear from them. Both of us have really appreciated the evolution of Bloody Hammers and will continue to seek them out as they - hopefully - continue further and further down a road of success. Honestly, they're just a spotlight moment away from greatness.

Ben, Jeff, and Mark (woof woof) pair humor and companionship with some dark liquor and dark colas. This is a must watch episode with a tornado of partying flavors. Enjoy! https://whistlepigwhiskey.com/ https://us.coca-cola.com/ https://www.kroger.com/

An absolutely explosive episode where Ben, Mark, and Jeff can't seem to agree or disagree with the state and quality of this album. But hey, we're having a good time. Honestly, they're worth checking out if you haven't already. http://www.running-wild.de/ https://youtu.be/rdIO4R2k1rk - Really nicely done Metal School video about Running Wild

Ben, Mark, and Jeff figure out the importance of actually documenting what is they've already drank, but have a good time despite that! Redwood Empire Whiskey Lost Monarch Straight Blend proves it has a strong punch and a lasting finish, but Rowdy's flavor isn't nearly as impactful. Even so, they're still deserving of a try.

Ben, Jeff, and Mark make a mess of things with Pantera's arguably best album called "Cowboys From Hell". The boys are down with Cemetery Gates, but aren't down with Domination? C'mon boys, get a grip, that's the best song on the album! Enjoy! https://pantera.com/

Ben, Mark, and Jeff embark on a journey through the smooth tastes of Oak and Eden, pairing it with a hilarious Orange juice challenge. Please enjoy!

It's not always about how good you perceive a band to be, how talented they are (or are not)... it's about how they make you feel. And - for Ben, at least - Rhapsody of Fire and their album, Power of the Dragonflame, is what introduced him to a powerful new genre we like to call Power Metal. Enjoy!

It's a bang up kind of a day when the boys hit up Smooth Ambler Old Scout Straight Bourbon Whiskey, which turns out isn't even made by Smooth Ambler, but is apparently mixed, blended, and distributed by them. It's good ole' whiskey that deserves a go. We've likely Bang Blue Razz before, but let's be honest, you can never Bang too much. Bang-ing is like breathing, the more you do it... well, the better your life is!