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Shawn spent 20 years as a Marine, he received the Bronze Star with Combat V for Valor, Purple Heart, and a Navy Commendation Medal with Combat V for Valor before retiring as a Master Sergeant in July of 2015. Shawn also he worked in construction, advancing to a skilled Concrete Finisher. After his retirement from the Marine Corp, Shawn took his talents as an effective leader and communicator and founded The Raider Company. Also, Shawn’s and his units story was turned into a book and a seven-part HBO miniseries focusing on the first 40 days of the war in Iraq as seen through the eyes of Shawn’s elite unit of U.S. Marines who spearheaded the invasion. The book and mini series found on HBOS is called Generation Kill. www.theraidercompany generationkill.com  

On this episode, I interview John Gallina, CEO and Co-Founder of Purple Heart Homes, and currently running for NC House. We talk about a little of everything, but most importantly, why he chose to take on politics, along with everything else on his plate.

On this episode of Sips, Riffs N' Flix Kevin and I try Eagle Rare. Another bourbon from the Buffalo Trace Distillery. Would we walk across the street for it?

roduced by Napa Valley winemaker Dave Phinney of Savage & Cooke. The Burning Chair is the brand's bourbon made from bourbons distilled in Indiana, Kentucky, and Tennessee and were aged a minimum of 4 years in new, charred American oak. The blend of bourbons were then finished in wine barrels from Dave’s Napa Valley cabernet projects. See if Kevin and I would walk across the street for it.

The Blade and Bow story began with the founding of the legendary Stitzel-Weller Distillery in 1935, a Louisville icon and home to the fathers of bourbon.

On this episode we try Coopers' Craft Barrel Reserve, and let you know if we would walk across the street for it, or not.

On this episode Kevin and I review the new Limo Bizit album Limp Bizkit Still Sucks. We were huge fans of the band years ago and lets see what we think and tell us what you think of the new album!

On this episode Kevin and I review the new Biolyte Flavor, Melon. Lets see if we like it and how we rank to the other flavors! https://drinkbiolyte.com

On this episode we review Ranch Water Seltzer. This beverage is endorsed by Ryan Bingham the musician and actor (on Yellowstone) which we are huge fans of. See if Kevin and I rate the 4 flavors of Ranch Water and if we would walk across the street for it.

On this episode Kevin and I are on location at Old Nick Farm and Distillery with Zeb Williams. Zeb always had a dream to one day have his own Jamaican style rum. Made from 100% fancy molasses and distilled in a traditional Caribbean style rum still, Zeb brings you his version of Jamaican Rum. Zeb likes to say that it is "American made, Jamaican Inspired." www.oldnickwhiskey.com

On this episode we get to learn about Billy Buck and how he got into radio over 40 years ago. How radio has changed through the years and Radio is not dead! Listen to his radio station locally on 550am and 92.9FM.

On this episode Kevin introduces me to the song Guarantees by Atmosphere. Do you know who that is? If not, check it out for yourself and tell us what you think. 

On this episode Kevin and I review some good ol' Carolina Bourbon Whiskey from Old Nick Williams Whiskey Distillery. Its a distillery out of Lewisville, NC. See if Kevin and I would walk across the street for it? Check them out at www.oldnickwhiskey.com 

On this episode Kevin and I try Dos Primos tequila. The tequila was dreamed up by cousins Jeff Worn and Thomas Rhett, who wanted to create a tequila that blended Mexican tradition with southern sensibility. Lets see if Kevin and I would walk across the street for it? www.dosprimostequila.com

Kevin and I sip on a Rum distilled in Wilmington, NC, an award winning rum made 100% from Molasses and Raw Cane Sugar. Would we walk across the street for it? www.eoddistillery.com

On this episode we discuss the new Netflix documentary Bob Ross Happy Accidents, Betrayal & Greed. Watch it and be prepared to be shocked!

Kevin and I try the limited edition Strawberry Milkshake Beer by Goose Island Beer Company. Sold exclusively at Sheetz.

On this episode Kevin and I try a Tequila called Corazone. Find out if we would walk across the street for it. 

On this episode Kevin and I try another IronRoot Republic Spirt called Esoteric . This half bourbon and half whiskey blend is only known to their staff and is a secret. It is so secret that the blend changes yearly.