Dad Bods and Beards

“Sometimes you find yourself in the middle of nowhere, and sometimes in the middle of nowhere, you find yourself.” – Unknown In this episode, Logan and Tyson try to put words to The Reset—the first-ever Dad Bods & Beards retreat tucked deep in the jungle at Jade Jungle Resort in Belize. What was planned as a retreat quickly became something much more meaningful. Men showed up from different wa...

“The bravest thing I ever did was continuing my life when I wanted to die.”   – Juliette Lewis In this episode, Logan and Tyson sit down for one of the most difficult and important conversations they’ve ever had. What starts as a check-in quickly turns heavy as Tyson opens up about a recent dark season, including suicidal ideation, and the quiet mental health spiral that caught him off guard. They...

“Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts.” – Winston Churchill In this episode, Logan and Tyson sit down with Bryce Walker, a former college football player at Utah State and a man whose story redefines what real strength looks like. At 6’9” and 410 pounds, Bryce is physically imposing — but the real weight he carried came from a different place. Every...

“Vulnerability is not weakness. It is our greatest measure of courage.” – Brené Brown   In this episode, Logan and Tyson are joined off screen by their good friend, and man behind the cameras of Dad Bods & Beards, Cole Chapman to sit down for an honest, no-filter conversation about one of the biggest barriers to men’s mental health: Why so many men don’t ask for help . They break down the most...

“Feelings are much like waves; we can’t stop them from coming, but we can choose which ones to surf.” – Jonatan Mårtensson In this episode, Logan and Tyson sit down with Ashlee Stratton for a powerful and practical conversation about emotional intelligence and the way our emotions shape every choice, reaction, and relationship in our lives. Ashlee breaks down the truth that most people never reali...

“The world breaks everyone, and afterward, some are strong at the broken places.” – Ernest Hemingway In this episode, Logan sits down with his co-host and brother, Tyson, to finally tell the story behind the man listeners think they already know. Tyson opens up about the defining struggles that shaped him — the moments that nearly broke him, the pressure of being a husband and father to six kids,...

“Every man has two lives, and the second begins when he realizes he has only one.”   – Confucius In this episode, Logan and Tyson sit down with Jenz Bunnell for a powerful conversation about men’s mental health, identity, and the inner work required to become the man you actually want to be. Jenz opens up about his own journey of personal growth — the hard conversations, the uncomfortable honesty,...

“Your life does not get better by chance, it gets better by change.” – Jim Rohn In this episode, Logan and Tyson sit down with Devin Burr, better known as “Mr. Brrrr”—investor, entrepreneur, content creator, and thought leader on unconventional wealth and financial freedom. Devin brings his bold approach to money, mindset, and business into sharp focus, sharing how he shifted from “traditional pat...

“It is not death that a man should fear, but never beginning to live.” – Marcus Aurelius In this episode, Logan and Tyson sit down with Brickman Allen. A cowboy, family man, and survivor with a story that doesn’t sound real until you hear it from him yourself. Brickman came as close to death as a person can get and somehow walked away from it. But the real story isn’t just that he survived, it’s w...

“When you own your story, you get to write the ending.” – Brené Brown In this episode, Logan and Tyson sit down with Felicia Marie, a hypnotherapist and performance coach who helps people explore and reprogram the deeper layers of their mind. This episode runs longer than usual — and for good reason. Felicia uses her expertise and her natural drive to help others to guide Logan and Tyson into part...

“The mind that opens to a new idea never returns to its original size.” – Albert Einstein In this episode, Logan and Tyson sit down with entrepreneur Tom Wilkinson, one of the minds behind Neuronova—a groundbreaking neurological stool engineered to naturally stimulate dopamine production and enhance focus, energy, and mood. Tom shares the story of how curiosity, science, and a desire to improve da...

“ Every next level of your life will demand a different version of you.” - Leonardo DiCaprio In this episode, Logan and Tyson sit down with  Vincent “Skinny Vinny” Imperati  to talk about addiction, recovery, and the process of building a life worth staying sober for. Vinny opens up about his past struggles and the lessons he’s learned through recovery. The setbacks, the growth, and the mindset sh...

“Until you make the unconscious conscious, it will direct your life and you will call it fate.” – Carl Jung In this episode, Logan and Tyson sit down with Ken Adams, Director of Student Success and Head Coach at UPGRD, to explore how our perception shapes the reality we live in. Ken breaks down the link between mindset and reality, revealing how much of what we experience in life is driven by subc...

“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 Steve Carver from JumpSport to explore one of the simplest yet most powerful tools for improving both physical and mental health: rebounding. Steve breaks down how JumpSport’s bungee-corded rebounders go beyond traditional workouts. They build balance, endurance, and strength w...

“Friends are the family we choose for ourselves.” – Edna Buchanan In this episode, Logan and Tyson give you a full behind-the-scenes look at their trip to Fort Walton Beach, Florida for the Whiskers For Warriors event. From the energy inside Gulf Custom Motors to late-night laughs and deep conversations, this trip was about more than an event—it was about connection. They talk about the new friend...

“Laughter is the shortest distance between two people.” – Victor Borge In this episode, Logan and Tyson sit down with Justin “Danger” Nunley—viral content creator, entrepreneur, and military veteran—live on-site at The Gulf Custom Motor s  in Fort Walton Beach, Florida during our  Whiskers for Warriors  event. Justin shares what life looks like behind the screen, from building a massive online pre...

“Out of suffering have emerged the strongest souls; the most massive characters are seared with scars.” – Khalil Gibran In this episode, Logan and Tyson sit down with Dan Clark—New York Times best-selling author, motivational speaker, high-performance coach, former athlete, and mentor—to dive into what pain really teaches us, and why true success often hides just beyond the hardest seasons.  Dan p...

“Our greatest glory is not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall.” – Confucius In this episode, Logan and Tyson sit down with Portia Louder for a raw and powerful conversation about the choices that shape us, the mistakes that break us, and the resilience it takes to rebuild. Portia opens up about her battle with prescription drug addiction, her struggle to find identity, and the deva...

“We are not put on this earth to see through one another, but to see one another through.” – Unknown In this episode, Logan and Tyson sit down with Joe Tuia’ana,   founder of  The I Love You Bro Project , to talk about one of the simplest but most powerful tools we have for changing men’s mental health: Four words— “I love you, bro.” Joe shares his personal story and the mission behind his movemen...

“Friendship is born at that moment when one person says to another, ‘What! You too? I thought I was the only one.’” – C.S. Lewis In this episode, Logan and Tyson sit down to tackle a subject that hits closer to home than most men want to admit, loneliness. They break down the difference between healthy and unhealthy friendships, why some relationships change (and sometimes end), and how to recogni...

“What you leave behind is not what is engraved in stone monuments, but what is woven into the lives of others.” – Pericles   In this episode, Logan and Tyson sit down with JJ Lund—a good ole boy at heart, a hard-working businessman, and most importantly, a devoted family man. JJ shares why he believes the old-fashioned values of honesty, grit, and hard work still matter, and how keeping a positive...

“Children are not things to be molded, but are people to be unfolded.” – Jess Lair In this episode, Logan and Tyson sit down with Elysia Butler, founder of  The Hope Hero Foundation  and a passionate voice in youth mental health advocacy. Elysia shares her journey—from educator to full-time advocate—and how her personal experiences shaped her mission to prevent suicide, build resilience, and give...

100 Episodes Strong!  We're celebrating a major milestone on Dad Bods and Beards — 100 episodes of honest conversations, raw vulnerability, and powerful moments about men's mental health. In this special episode, we revisit our most impactful and favorite clips from the past two years, featuring unforgettable moments with guests like Zachary Levi, Brock Painter, Kyle Quilausing, and Dani B...

“Out of suffering have emerged the strongest souls; the most massive characters are seared with scars.”   – Khalil Gibran In this episode, Logan and Tyson sit down with Nick Bright, writer, mental health advocate, and proud representative of the War Trophy Brand, one of our main sponsors of our upcoming Charity Beard Competition in Florida event with Justin Nunley. Nick opens up about his journey...

“Knowing yourself is the beginning of all wisdom.” – Aristotle In this episode, Logan and Tyson sit down with men’s coach and emotional intelligence advocate Joe Speredon for a conversation that hits right where most men avoid: the inner work. Joe breaks down why emotional intelligence isn’t just a buzzword—it’s a skill set that every man needs to lead, love, and live with purpose. They talk about...