Dad Bods and Beards

"Comparison is the thief of joy.” – Theadore Roosevelt   In Part 2 of their conversation with Jay Stark and Woody Woodard, Logan and Tyson go deeper into the real-world application of the D.R.I.V.E. framework — and things get personal. Now that you know what D.R.I.V.E. is and what motivational type you might be, the question becomes: what do you actually  do  with that information? Woody and...

"He who knows others is wise; he who knows himself is enlightened." – Lao Tzu   In Part 1 of this two-part series, Logan and Tyson sit down with Jay Stark and Woody Woodard to introduce one of the most practical and eye-opening frameworks for understanding human behavior — D.R.I.V.E. Woody Woodard is the creator of the D.R.I.V.E. system, a motivational profile designed to help people ide...

"The secret of getting ahead is getting started." – Mark Twain No guest this week — just Logan and Tyson, pulling up a chair and catching you up on everything happening behind the scenes at Dad Bods & Beards. If you've been around since the beginning, you know the story. Tyson's beard and grooming company, Copper Johns, didn't just build a brand — it planted the seed that...

"Take care of your body. It's the only place you have to live." – Jim Rohn In this episode, Logan and Tyson sit down with Jason Gray, Physician's Assistant at Game Day Men's Health in Pleasant Grove, Utah — a men's health clinic built specifically to help men reclaim their energy, confidence, and quality of life through personalized, clinician-guided care. Jason breaks do...

“Every Saint has a past, and every sinner has a future.” -  Oscar Wilde   In this special episode, Logan and Tyson sit down with one of the most legendary and notorious figures in American organized crime history — Sammy “The Bull” Gravano.   Recorded live at the We-Ko-Pa Celebrity Wine & Spirits Festival, this is a rare and candid 25-minute conversation with a man whose life reads like the sc...

“You can have everything in life you want if you will just help enough other people get what they want.” – Zig Ziglar   n this episode, Logan and Tyson sit down with good friend Drew Kimball for a conversation about relationships, networking, and the often-overlooked skill of creating genuine human connection.   Drew is one of those people who always seems to have a great book recommendation, a th...

“Failure is simply the opportunity to begin again, this time more intelligently.” – Henry Ford   In this solo episode, Logan and Tyson dive into a conversation about failure—why most people fear it, avoid it, and misunderstand it completely. Using the Psychology Today article “Successful People Fail the Most” as a jumping-off point, the guys break down how failure is often the very thing that crea...

“The meeting of two personalities is like the contact of two chemical substances: if there is any reaction, both are transformed.” – Carl Jung     In this episode, Logan and Tyson sit down with Rachele Brooke Smith and Emilio Palafox, the couple behind Relationship Renegades, a growing platform dedicated to helping people build healthier, more connected relationships through honest conversation, e...

“Life is better when you’re laughing.” – Unknown   In this shorter episode, Logan and Tyson get back to what started  Dad Bods & Beards  in the first place—just two friends sitting down, joking around, responding to comments, and having a real conversation.   No heavy guest. No big agenda. Just the kind of laid back back-and-forth that built the show from the beginning. The guys react to liste...

“You are not your diagnosis. You are your decisions.” – Unknown   In this episode, Logan and Tyson sit down with Dylan Blake, founder of a high-end custom suit company working with elite clients, for a conversation about drive, identity, and pushing through the internal battles most people never see.   Dylan shares what it’s been like building something at a high level while also dealing with the...

“The most insidious forms of child neglect is a parent who does not pursue their dreams or potential.” Ed Mylett   In this episode, Logan and Tyson sit down with Ben Kjar—acclaimed American wrestler, international keynote speaker, and author known for overcoming severe bullying and physical limitations caused by Crouzon Syndrome—for a conversation about dreaming bigger, taking risks, and having th...

“The greatest discovery of my generation is that a human being can alter his life by altering his attitudes.” – William James   In this episode, Logan and Tyson sit down with Mitch Mathews—former BYU and professional football player turned entrepreneur, mindset coach, and founder of FlowHaus Sauna & Ice Bath.   Mitch shares how the lessons learned through football, discipline, once in a life t...

“We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit.” – Aristotle   In this episode, Logan and Tyson sit down with Justin Sloan from the  Justin Our Minds podcast for a raw and honest conversation about addiction, identity, and rebuilding your life from the ground up.   Justin opens up about his rough upbringing and the battles with addiction that nearly took everything fro...

“Don’t gain the world and lose your soul; wisdom is better than silver or gold.” – Bob Marley   Are most entrepreneurs chasing the wrong version of success?   In this episode, Logan and Tyson sit down with Lamé Kinikini, real estate entrepreneur and host of the  No Rescue Podcast , for a real conversation about what it actually takes to win in business, life, and leadership.   Lamé shares his jour...

“Change the way you look at things and the things you look at change.” – Wayne Dyer   Are your beliefs quietly shaping the way you live your life without you even realizing it? In this episode, Logan and Tyson sit down with Revan and Azaya Vega from the  Thrive Hive  podcast for a real, open conversation about identity, belief systems, and what it actually takes to change your life from the inside...

“When you blame others, you give up your power to change.” – Robert Anthony   In this episode, Logan and Tyson dive into one of the most destructive mindsets a person can fall into: victim mentality.   They break down the psychology behind it—why some people default to blame, helplessness, and resentment instead of ownership and growth. The conversation explores how victim thinking can quietly sha...

“Too often we underestimate the power of a kind word or listening ear.” – Leo Buscaglia   In this episode, Logan and Tyson welcome Jessie Hansen back to the show. Jessie is the founder of Kindest Kid in the World, a program built around teaching kids kindness, resilience, and leadership through service and self-awareness.   Jessie shares more of her personal story—from growing up with trauma, bull...

“The opposite of depression is not happiness, but connection.” – Johann Hari   In this episode, Logan and Tyson sit down with Gina Oliverson, founder of the Stay Mentally Strong Foundation, for a deeply emotional and important conversation about men’s mental health, suicide awareness, and the struggles many men carry in silence.   Gina shares the story of her late husband Sean, a high-achieving ma...

“The opposite of depression is not happiness, but connection.” – Johann Hari   In this episode, Logan and Tyson sit down with Dana Christian Lee and Jason Reid from the organization Tell My Story to talk about the growing mental health crisis facing kids and teens today—and what families can actually do about it.   Jason shares the heartbreaking and deeply personal story of losing his youngest son...

“You do not rise to the level your goals. You fall to the level of your systems.” – James Clear   In this episode, Logan and Tyson sit down with Ryan Pineda—entrepreneur, real estate investor, content creator, and host known for helping people build wealth and take control of their financial future.   Ryan shares the real story behind his success, from the early grind and lessons learned the hard...

“The privilege of a lifetime is to become who you truly are.” – Carl Jung   In one of the deepest conversations yet, Logan and Tyson sit down with Clayne   Edward Wayman, a friend they met during the Belize retreat whose life story challenges everything most people think they understand about faith, identity, and rebuilding from nothing.   Clayne opens up about growing up in a polygamist community...

“You don’t rise to the level of your goals. You fall to the level of your systems.” – James Clear   In this episode, Logan and Tyson sit down with longtime friend Ian Weber, a hard-working family man who recently competed on Beast Games Season 2 on Amazon Prime—and walked away having won an island valued at $1.8 million, which he ultimately cashed out and brought home to his family.   Ian pulls ba...

In this episode of Dad Bods and Beards, we sit down with Jessie Hansen, a kindness advocate, author, and doctoral student in social work whose research focuses on school violence prevention. Jesse shares how her work is rooted in both science and lived experience — including the loss of her voice teacher to domestic violence — and why she believes violence isn’t simple, but kindness can still be a...

In this episode of Dad Bods and Beards, we sit down with Curtis Morley, author of Counterfeit Emotions, to have an honest conversation about men’s mental health, addiction, and what real recovery actually looks like. Curtis introduces his framework around Counterfeit Emotions, explaining why many men stay stuck even after years of sobriety. According to Curtis, sobriety is not the same as recovery...

“Great things are never done by one person; they’re done by a team.” – Steve Jobs In this episode, Logan and Tyson break down how Middle Aged Mayhem came to life—what started as jokes and conversations in a podcast studio eventually turning into a live comedy show. They talk about building the show alongside close friends Scott D. Henry and Heath Harmison, and how the four of them leaned into crea...