This week on Bourbon & Ballistics, we raise a glass to 250 years of the United States Marine Corps — a legacy built on grit, honor, and brotherhood.

Host Joel Potter sits down with returning guests Destiny Strong and Jeff Herbert, two Marines whose stories of service, sacrifice, and resilience remind us what Veterans Day is truly about. From the battlefield to the bourbon glass, this conversation dives deep into healing, leadership, and carrying the fire long after the fight is over.

We’re pouring Koʻolau Distillery’s Old Pali Road Bourbon — a whiskey crafted by Marine veterans Eric Dill and Ian Brooks, who traded combat boots for barrels and built a distillery rooted in purpose, craftsmanship, and Aloha.

November is a time for gratitude — for our freedom, our families, and the warriors who protect both. This episode is our toast to them.

🥃 Raise one with us. Celebrate the Corps. Honor the fallen. Support the living.

🎧 Bourbon & Ballistics — where the pour and the people both tell a story.

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In this episode of the Bourbon and Ballistics Podcast, we sit down with R.F. Morton, author of The Failed State Series, for a conversation that cuts through the noise.

Over a pour of Minden Mill’s Nevada Straight Bourbon Whiskey, R.F. shares what drives his writing — from the real-world events that inspire his stories to the discipline and perspective that keep him grounded.

This episode blends bourbon, storytelling, and straight talk.

If you appreciate authenticity, craftsmanship, and a conversation worth sipping on — this one’s for you.

In this episode of the Bourbon and Ballistics Podcast, we welcome back Jeff Herbert — veteran, entrepreneur, firearms instructor, and single father who’s doing whatever it takes to keep his family on track. Jeff shares his journey balancing two jobs, fatherhood, and running ODM Defense, where he provides top-notch firearms training, certifications, and real-world defensive tactics.

We dive into what sets ODM apart in the firearms training space, discuss common mistakes shooters make on the range, and highlight the importance of mindset, consistency, and preparation. Jeff also opens up about life as a single dad, veteran resilience, and the grit required to push forward no matter the odds.

Pour yourself a glass, sit back, and join us for an episode packed with whiskey, wisdom, and ballistics.