Talking Beards

  Fatman's Invasion 2016 found this bearded guy, with child in tow, out for one fun adventure.  Knowing event organizer, Adam "Fatman" Hurt for close to 30 years, made me feel very old and also curious as to these events he has been posting about online, and hosting, for the past 8 or so years. We traveled to tropical Thompson OH, where an event so grand, so exotic, and so flippin hot, was taking...

EPISODE 16-BEARDING MAN ADAM CRABILL   SEPTEMBER 02, 2016     2016 is the third year for the Bearding Man beard competition in Shippensburgh Pennsylvania.  An event so impressive and full of energy, Shippensburgh can thank organizers, Jason Stauffer and Adam Crabill, for putting this once thriving town-back on the map.  Each year has seen a substantial growth and this year they are expecting well...

The 2nd annual North East Ohio Comic Con, or NEO Comic Con2.0, was held in tight quarters this year. It was sort of a last minute event for the child and I to attend, and was the winner of a toss up between the Pittsburgh Comic convention and this one.  I am fairly certain that I chose wisely by attending this gathering of cos-players, collectors, and fans of all things awesome.  There were no hug...

Just a few weeks away from our labor of love, Eric Zatchok , and I sit down to discuss a plethora of beard related things.  One of which was the 5th Annual Great Lakes Regional Beard and Mustache Championship presented by Melt Bar and Grilled .  There has been many miles driven, many meetings had, many emails sent, and many hours spent planning this event this year.  We have a lot to be thankful f...

The guys get together to talk about the Cleveland Cavaliers latest championship win.  Josh and I talk with the child about experiencing his first real championship win being from the area.  Lots of other sports talk was had, sport this, sport that. I thought this episode had some good zingers in it so I thought I would share.  Previously we had already spent over 2 hours recording a bunch of misce...

2016 is the year of the return of the '17 year' cicada.  I remember back to the summer of 1999 and this massive infestation of these incredible insects.  Spending 17 years underground getting ready for right now!!!  Such an interesting experience and learning lesson.  Normally I have a guest on to talk about beard stuff but not this week, I tried to interview multiple cicada's.  I felt this was an...

One of my favorite "beard-o's" in the community, Anthony " The Stache" Fontes joins me for an afternoon of talking about the bearding community.  Anthony and I began our journeys around the same time in the world of facial hair competitions.  Setting lofty goals right off the bat, Anthony has got his personality all over his styles and has delivered in getting he face, and beard, out there.  His a...

EPISODE X- CHAD ROBERTS Master beard grower and competitor Chad Roberts joins me this episode to talk about being a world famous actor and being in the elite group of such famous actors such as George Clooney or Tom Hanks.  Chad keeps his ego in check and shares his story and his beard and the formation of the RVA Beard League over 62 years ago.   Chad has found himself involved with many local ch...

Possibly one of the most iconic beards in the history of beards, I was joined by Santa Clause!  A few months of rest makes this jolly fella hungry for some perfectly toasted bread and leads him to Morgan's On The Square in Chardon, Ohio, and to me.  What a perfect time I had asking Santa the "hardball" questions and finding out some cool history of Christopher Kringle.  Possibly one of the most in...

Mike Laur, organizer of one of Cleveland's best facial hair events Mustachio Bashio , and The Beardcaster sit down and discuss the history of Mustachio Bashio.  Mike talks about  how he and  some friends started this from just a few guys shaving their beards off and leaving just their mustaches and bar hoping to this huge charity event that raises amazing funds for JDRF.  Join us for this informat...

It is that time of year, the induction ceremony into the Mustache Hall of Fame , brought to us by The American Mustache Institute and Wahl Trimmers.   I am joined by Dr. Adam Causgrove, president of The American Mustache Institute , member of the member of the Steel City Beard and Mustache Club , and friend, to discuss the induction and other news in the world of facial hair.  One of the current  ...

We all know a guy who grows a beard in the winter time and then shaves in the spring.  Why? Why do these guys grow in this pattern, why can't they just commit to grow all the way, or stay clean shaven all year?  We all have a personal preference in our own growth, be it a goatee, full beard, or a mustache, we grow what we are comfortable with.  A good friend of mine, Jamie Ward, for years has been...

This Valentines Day episode is full of love and fun!   I speak with Matt Beaton of Waffen Der Whiskerr Oil  about his magnificent oil line.   We had many complications trying to record this interview but we managed to pull it out!   Matt gives a brief history of Waffen and takes us through his blending processes and development of his signature scents. We laugh, we cry, and we discuss skin care an...

Haircare is important to all of us who grow hair.  Some people specialize in the care and maintenance of the hair we grow on our heads.  I wanted to talk to someone who I trusted to give me knowledge about hair and possibly give me insight into the proper care of a beard.  I met with my friend Emily to ask her some questions about how to properly take care of your beard and different products to h...

Women in the competitive field of beards and mustaches have to work extra hard to make an impact.  Rachel goes above and beyond with some of her elaborate creations. Thank you to everyone who came out to the Lake Tavern's Beard and Mustache Competition    and help raise money for Isaac , feel free to click to his Go Fund Me page. You can see some pictures from this event by clicking here .  We had...

Global Warming? Not here, not this time.  This episode we meet up with a good friend, Joshua Jenniges.  He is an amazing bearded man.  Josh is probably one of the most amazing artists I have ever met and just an all around super awesome dude.  He is one of those souls that emits greatness from every pour of his body and is just nice.   We talk about how he got into drawing and how his skill develo...

 Welcome to the first episode of The Beardcaster.  This episode covers the plan, the vision, the direction I hope to drive this fun venture.  It is a laid back hang out with some friends tying to get to know who they are and how they relate to the mustache and bearding community.  In the future we will have all sorts of guests, some with, some without facial hair.  It is about people and topics th...