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The Knowledge Bar

The Knowledge Bar

By: Alex Landen Chris Knight Patrick Seick & Ethan Harig
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The Knowledge Bar is your go-to podcast for millennial professionals looking to elevate their conversations and balance fun with learning. Our mission is simple: we believe great conversations make us better, whether they're with friends, family, or a stranger on a barstool. Join us as we dive into the latest in pop culture, current events, sports, and life tips—all served up with a side of wit and a drink in hand. Whether you’re seeking insights to spark deeper thinking, updates to impress your group, or curious facts to bring up at the water cooler, we’ve got your back. From headlines to thoughtful debates, our goal is to inspire connection, curiosity, and smarter bar talk, wherever your “bar” may be.


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Episodes
  • The Boy Who Lived...But Should We Still Watch? Is Harry Potter still Magical?
    May 15 2025

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    This week on The Knowledge Bar, what do we do with Harry Potter? J.K. Rowling is in the news for the wrong reasons – again. This leads the guys on a wonderful conversation about how we manage our relationship with the art when we question the artist. A lightning round of ‘What’s Got You’ also includes a new pope, Ethan’s complicated relationship with his favorite team, and The Detroit Tigers on a roll. Tune in for a great conversation.


    What are you drinking Recommendations:

    • Alex: Brown Sugar Oatmilk Shaken Espresso
      • Double shot of espresso
      • 6 oz milk
      • 1 Tbsp Brown Sugar
    • Chris: Miller Lite
    • Patrick: Coca Cola
    • Ethan: Gatorade - Pink


    Just One More Recommendations:


    Alex: Southern Illinois (travel destination) — Bourbon shopping was top notch, wineries are awesome, and if you like nature, it’s endless. You’ll be in the car a lot.

    Chris: The Magicians (book series) - Lev Grossman

    Patrick: Radium Girls: The Dark Story of America’s Shining Women (book) - Kate H. Moore

    Ethan: Summer Movies - Call Me By Your Name (Luca Guadagnino), Kings of Summer (Jordan Vogt-Roberts), Booksmart (Olivia Wilde), Ladybird (Greta Gerwig)



    Sources for this Topic:


    Andrew Garfield Interview from Listener - https://youtu.be/_u_TswLQ4ws?si=RSrUv_BSrCbYtmZZ

    The New Pope - https://www.nytimes.com/2025/05/10/us/pope-leo-childhood-chicago-catholics.html



    Produced and Edited by Ethan Harig

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    Enjoy your friends and always drink responsibly! Cheers!

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    1 hr and 4 mins
  • What’s Got You: AI Angst, Movie Mayhem, and Teaching Goodbyes
    May 8 2025

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    On this week’s episode of the Knowledge Bar we covered a lot of ground. We kicked off with a meaningful look at Chris’s first graduating cohort of new lawyers before shifting gears to a discussion about how AI is impacting the way we think, write, and express ourselves. Then we turn our attention to the movies. Alex is excited about the summer of blockbusters but Ethan pulls us back to reality with President Trump’s most recent attempt to take our fun away. Grab a drink and hang out.


    What are you drinking Recommendations:

    • Alex: Grapefruit Spindrift
    • Chris: Tommy’s Margarita
      • 2 oz Reposado Tequila (G4 Extra Anejo)
      • 1 oz Fresh Lime Juice
      • ½ oz Agave Nectar
    • Patrick: Hard Truth: Four Grain Bourbon - Hard Truth Distilling Co.
    • Ethan: Marg and a High Life


    Just One More Recommendations:


    Alex: Silicon Valley (TV Series) - Max

    Chris: The Message (book) - Ta Nahisi Coates

    Patrick: Land of Silence and Darkness (Documentary)

    Ethan: Portrait of a Lady on Fire - Film


    Sources for this Topic:

    https://archive.ph/PhWFa#selection-949.70-949.400

    https://www.forbes.com/sites/gabrielasilva/2024/11/17/a-new-study-suggests-humans-prefer-ai-over-human-written-poems-do-you/

    https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-024-01619-y

    https://www.thewrap.com/summer-movies-2025-most-anticipated/



    Produced and Edited by Ethan Harig

    Rate, Subscribe, and leave a comment to let us know how we’re doing.


    Follow us on Instagram (@TheKnowledge.Bar) and TikTok (@TheKnowledge.Bar). Check out more Knowledge Bar content at TheKnowledge.Bar and email us feedback or topic thoughts at podcast@knowledge.bar.


    Enjoy your friends and always drink responsibly! Cheers!

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    1 hr and 4 mins
  • TKB 101 - Fantasy Football - 1
    May 7 2025

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    🏈 Fantasy Football 101: DOMINATE the First 5 Rounds 🧠🔥
    New to fantasy football or just looking to sharpen your draft edge? In this video, I break down a winning strategy for the first 5 rounds of your fantasy draft — the foundation of any championship team.
    We’ll cover:
    ✅ Positional value
    ✅ Avoiding early busts
    ✅ Drafting for upside
    ✅ Building a balanced roster

    Whether you're picking 1st or 12th, this guide sets you up to draft like a pro. Hit that play button and let's get you ready to CRUSH your league this season.

    📌 Subscribe for more strategy, sleeper picks, and weekly tips!
    #FantasyFootball #DraftStrategy #NFLFantasy #FantasyFootball2025

    Produced and Edited by Ethan Harig

    Rate, Subscribe, and leave a comment to let us know how we’re doing.


    Follow us on Instagram (@TheKnowledge.Bar) and TikTok (@TheKnowledge.Bar). Check out more Knowledge Bar content at TheKnowledge.Bar and email us feedback or topic thoughts at podcast@knowledge.bar.


    Enjoy your friends and always drink responsibly! Cheers!

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    18 mins
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