Snakes & Otters Podcast

Episode 208 The Gold Rushes - Yes! More Than One!

The Brotherhood of Snakes & Otters continues the series on Manifest Destiny and its effect on history. Listen in as they discuss not just the California Gold Rush, but also various others throughout history. As always there's bourbon in the middle and discussion on the why and what it all meant. Plus a surprise special guest joins us for this episode.

Episode 207 Code of Honor from Josh Billings

Cajun provides a quote from Josh Billings, a contemporary of Sam Clemens, AKA Mark Twain. He's awesome and we're all quite enthralled.

Episode 206 The (Admittedly Subjective) History of Bourbon

On the heels of the last episode talking about the KY Bourbon Fest, the Brotherhood of Snakes and Otters returns to a favorite subject: BOURBON!!!! That's right. We talk about the history of bourbon and the effect it's had on the local region, nationally and of course, us! Cajun also provides a flight of bourbons for us to try. It's a blind taste test. Hear what we have to say.

Episode 205 Hoopajoob! Bourbon Fest in Bardstown KY

The Brotherhood visits the KY Bourbon Fest in Bardstown, KY. Also known as the Holy Land, and not just because it's considered the home of Bourbon. Three days of bourbon tasting and soaking up the ambience that comes from hundreds, if not more, of bourbon fans from all across the world. Yes, the world. Someone was apparently from Australia.

Episode 204 Code of Honor from Friedrich Nietzsche

Martin captains our first "new format" Code of Honor where the Captain  now rules!
At Martin's able direction, we go back to forever-flowing well of Friedrich Nietzsche and discuss the general sanity of individuals versus the general insanity of groups.
Things get lively with five guys to bat this one around!

Episode 203 Helter Skelter - Charles Manson’s Impact on the Culture

The Brotherhood of Snakes and Otters takes a look at Helter Skelter phenomenon.
No, not the Beatles song.
Or the cover by Siouxsie and the Banshees.
Or the latter one by U2.
Who was Charles Manson, how did he create his cult and keep them under his sway? Perhaps most importantly, what influences did he have on society and the culture?

Episode 202 Code of Honor for August 2023

Robert the Hammer captains our search for meaning once again as all five members of the Brotherhood postulate meaningful (and sometimes hilarious) quotations from points all across time and space!

Episode 201 Manifest Destiny

Join Snakes and Otters as they take a look at the beginnings of Manifest Destiny in the United States. What was Manifest Destiny? What drove the people of the day to expand the U.S. from "sea to shining sea"?