Coffee with Bearded Bad Dad

A raw and unfiltered conversation with a Marine Corps veteran who served in Iraq and Afghanistan, Rich Brown. We dive into military life, survival skills, prepping, veteran suicide prevention, losing purpose after service, consumerism in America, and what real independence looks like. From learning how to build a fire and stocking food to dealing with traumatic brain injury and finding community a...

In this episode of Coffee with Bearded Bad Dad, Ricky sits down with his wife Ashley to talk about the realities of back-to-school season, parenting a child with autism, and the bittersweet end of summer. From separation anxiety, routines, and sleepless nights to car troubles, missed adventures, and a Fourth of July full of memories — this conversation is raw, relatable, and full of real-life laug...

What does it really take to succeed as an entrepreneur? In this episode, Paden Squires and I dive deep into the unfiltered journey of risk-taking, resilience, and financial lessons learned the hard way. From overcoming bankruptcy during COVID-19 to building a podcast studio from scratch, our conversation covers:Why financial literacy isn’t taught in schools—and why it should beThe real struggles a...

Are we wrong about ADHD? Psychologist Gloria Vanderhorst, with 50+ years of experience, explains why attention deficit might actually be an advantage—fueling innovation, creativity, and leadership. We dive deep into how boys are raised, why emotional intelligence matters more than ever in the AI age, and how parents can break free from outdated patterns. Gloria shares insights from her book Read,...

In this episode of Coffee with Bearded Bad Dad, Ricky sits down with career Navy officer William Spears to talk about life on a submarine, military culture, and the mindset needed to thrive in high-pressure environments. From silent running deep under the ocean to the philosophy of Stoicism, William shares insights on leadership, just war theory, deterrence, mental toughness, and how ancient wisdo...

Pastor Zach Terry was in Israel on October 7, 2023, when Hamas launched its deadly attack. In this powerful conversation, we discuss what really happened on the ground that day, the ideological war unfolding globally, and how it ties to faith, prophecy, and American culture. We also dive into:• What it's like being in Israel during rocket attacks • The rise of anti-Christian and anti-Jewish se...

What happens when two men from completely different paths find common ground in burnout, family sacrifice, and rebuilding their lives from the ground up? In this deeply personal and unfiltered episode of Coffee with Bearded Bad Dad, Ricky sits down with business, life, and leadership coach Jay Meacham to talk about everything from quiet quitting corporate jobs to starting over, raising kids, and t...

What do you call it when neither party gives a damn about working people? Political homelessness. In this brutally honest episode of Coffee with Bearded Bad Dad, Ricky sits down with guest Pan Zeitgeist to unpack how broken things really are in 2025 America. They dive into the collapse of the working class, inflation lies, weaponized identity politics, and the myth of the American Dream. From econ...

In this episode of Coffee with Bearded Bad Dad, I sit down with Dr. Zafra Lerman—chemist, educator, peacebuilder, and founder of the Malta Conferences Foundation. From secret midnight meetings in Soviet alleys to science diplomacy in the Middle East, Dr. Lerman shares her unbelievable life story. We talk about:• Science as a tool for peace and diplomacy • Smuggling knowledge past the KGB in Soviet...

Join hosts Ricky and Ashley as they share hilarious and relatable tales of parenting during summer break, tackling the challenges of messy homes, and navigating unpredictable weather. This podcast dives into the everyday chaos of family life, from managing rambunctious kids to dealing with the humidity and rain. Tune in for a blend of humor and real talk about the ups and downs of everyday life! #...

Join me, Ricky, for a raw, unfiltered conversation with retired Army Colonel Kenny Dupar — a 30-year veteran, author, and no-BS observer of American life. We talk about his new book Pinup Dolls and Classic Cars: A COVID Love Story, his military experience, and how COVID lockdowns changed everything — from dating to dying. Colonel Kenny and I break down: • Why he wore women's panties as a mask...

Life doesn’t slow down — car wrecks, kids' surgeries, chaos in the studio, and somehow, we still find time to talk shit and share updates. In this raw and honest episode of Coffee with Bearded Bad Dad, I give you a behind-the-scenes update on why we’ve been quiet, what’s changing in the studio (spoiler: there’s a legal grow tent now), and what’s coming next. We talk: • Parenting a 6-year-old w...

In this powerful episode, I sit down with artist and author Julian Raven, whose bold, patriotic painting of Donald Trump ignited an intense legal war with the Smithsonian Institution. Julian takes us on a wild, emotional journey—from creating a 7x15 foot painting of Trump, to being personally rejected by the National Portrait Gallery, to filing a free speech lawsuit that made its way all the way t...

In this eye-opening episode of Coffee with Bearded Bad Dad, I sit down with wellness advocate and women's health expert Amita Sharma to talk about perimenopause — what it is, why it matters, and how it affects women, relationships, and mental health. 👉 Why are so many relationships breaking down in midlife?👉 Is your partner experiencing hormone shifts you don’t even know about? 👉 Could food...

In this no-holds-barred episode of Coffee with Bearded Bad Dad, I sit down with family therapist Angela Caldwell to talk about the emotional dysfunction in America—from communication breakdowns and fragile egos to kids running wild with zero resilience. We dive into: • Why "bad communication" usually isn’t bad communication at all • How anger is demonized in America (and why that's d...

This week on Coffee with Bearded Bad Dad, we're bringing the realness. It's been a wild start to summer break—packed with amusement park trips, emotional wins with our autistic 6-year-old, backyard science experiments (yes, we carbonated fruit 🍍), and our first homemade peach ice cream 🍦. We talk: • Surviving a Missouri heatwave with kids 😅 • Parenting autistic children through sensory...

In this raw, unfiltered episode, I sit down with Michael Klassen, host of the 5AM Podcast, to talk about the real difference between life in Canada and the U.S. We get into the broken tax systems, media manipulation, healthcare lies, military spending, and how community values are under attack in modern society. We dive deep into: • Government overreach in Canada & the U.S. • Why national poli...

In this episode of Coffee with Bearded Bad Dad, I sit down with Brent Colbert, a seasoned tribal law enforcement officer from Oklahoma. Brent wears many hats — drone operator, storm chaser, and paranormal witness. We dive deep into: 🚨 His unique role working with a tribal police agency across 11 counties 👽 A real-life UFO sighting witnessed by multiple officers 👻 Creepy ghost stories from haunt...

In this raw and unfiltered conversation, Missouri Democrat Dan Schaefer joins me to dive into the political divide in their home state—from conservative strongholds to progressive policy wins. They hash out Trump vs. Biden, the Roe v. Wade reversal, transgender sports policies, identity politics, and why both parties seem more interested in culture war theater than real solutions. I explain why I...

In this raw and unscripted episode, Ashley flips the script and puts me, the Bearded Bad Dad, in the hot seat. We dive deep into weird passions (like my obsession with UFOs), impossible life decisions, my worst (and smelliest) job ever, and why Jack Black or Zach Galifianakis should totally play me in a movie. 💥We also talk: • The hardest podcast decision I’ve had to make 💸 • Why I’ll never sell...

We’re getting real about parenting today. Ricky and Ashley open up about the emotional, hilarious, and sometimes downright frustrating challenge of trying to connect with their 15-year-old son. From ADHD struggles to summer school madness, poor communication, and parenting burnout — this episode is for every mom or dad who’s ever asked: "Why won’t my teenager just listen?" We talk about:...

In this hard-hitting episode of Coffee with Bearded Bad Dad, I sit down with Pastor Jackson Lahmeyer — author of Chasing After the Wind, lead pastor of Sheridan Church in Tulsa, Oklahoma, founder of Pastors for Trump, and former advisor to the White House Faith Office. We dive deep into how Christians are being targeted by federal agencies like the DOJ, FBI, and IRS, and why Marxism and anti-faith...

In this powerful and emotional episode, I sit down with my sister to talk about the truth behind our childhood—the trauma, the pain, and the strength it took to survive. This raw and honest conversation explores the long-term impact of childhood abuse, the silent battles faced by survivors, and the journey toward healing and breaking generational cycles. We discuss: • Life growing up in a deeply d...

What if George Washington returned to challenge a modern-day tyrant? In this powerful and provocative episode of Coffee with Bearded Bad Dad, I sit down with bestselling author and journalist Paul Greenberg to talk about his politically charged book A Third Term—a satirical story imagining America’s first president being resurrected to face off against a would-be authoritarian in today's turbu...

This episode dives deep into the power of hustle, trades, and taking pride in your work. My brother-in-law James joined me to talk about real life: why college isn't for everyone, how the trades are wide open for those willing to work, why respect is dying in America, and why some folks don’t want to work hard anymore. We also talk about: • The downfall of discipline in parenting • Competing w...