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Talking Beards

318 episodes - English - Latest episode: 6 months ago - ★★★★★ - 19 ratings

Got a great mustache or beard? Want to know about the culture that surrounds those that grow? For most it is a way of life, not some trendy accessory. We will be covering all types of issues including charity work, competitions and care, to the people that shape the culture and the interesting stories behind them, and anything else interesting. Come join host, Scott Sykora, as he digs into what is going on in the community all across the country and finds out what makes the people that grow amazing facial hair such amazing people.

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Episodes

Ep.18-International Podcast Scott

October 02, 2016 02:12 - 1 hour - 42.4 MB

                          -Kent Student Radio-hosting multiple types of shows, mostly music but filling in on some talk types of shows -WJCU-doing a ‘Unsigned band’ show.  Did artist interviews and collect unsigned material-…didn’t have the engineering background so it was difficult to adjust to the technology side-was kinda thrown into it because I was traveling and scouting bands on the weekends.   tried to start podcasting 2009/2010 but it never really grabbed aho...

Ep.17-Adam "Fatman" Hurt

September 19, 2016 10:00 - 42 minutes - 29.6 MB

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Ep.16-Adam Crabill

September 03, 2016 13:42 - 53 minutes - 40.3 MB

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 over 266,422,478 pieces of hair to be in attendance for this "hairy" event. I used the wo...

Ep.15-NEO Comic Con 2

August 22, 2016 11:00 - 33 minutes - 24.3 MB

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 huge names to be found at this event making you fork out tons of cash to let you stand "near" them...

Ep.14-Eric Zatchok

July 18, 2016 11:00 - 57 minutes - 39.5 MB

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 for this year with the help of a lot of great people who have helped both Eric and I put this toget...

Ep.13-Cavaliers Talk

July 04, 2016 18:03 - 40 minutes - 28 MB

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 miscellaneous things, so there are a few call backs that may just go over your head!  Hope you enjoy ...

Ep.12- John Cicada

June 06, 2016 03:38 - 48 minutes - 34 MB

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 amazing situation and a cool "once in a 17 year" experience that I wanted to document.  My son ...

Ep.11-Anthony Fontes

May 22, 2016 13:43 - 1 hour - 47.5 MB

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 approach of style is more of a creative branding of himself and a way to get in front of a comple...

Ep.10-Chad Roberts

April 22, 2016 13:37 - 51 minutes - 35.6 MB

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 charity activities in the Richmond Virginia area giving back to the community and trying to shed ...

Ep.9-Santa

April 08, 2016 09:30 - 1 hour - 42.7 MB

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 interesting individuals I have ever met, Santa discussed some interesting topics.  We discussed hi...

Ep.8-Mike Laur

March 25, 2016 10:00 - 52 minutes - 35.9 MB

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 informative conversation between two guys who put on two totally different types of events in Cleveland b...

Ep.7-Dr. Adam Causgrove

March 11, 2016 10:00 - 58 minutes - 40 MB

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  hot topics that we discussed was Donald Mattingly and his institution of his "clean shaven" policy ...

Ep.6-Jamie Ward

February 26, 2016 07:00 - 46 minutes - 31.8 MB

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 at the receiving end of my consistent inquiry as to why he grows a magnificent beard and then j...

Ep.5-Matt Beaton

February 12, 2016 10:00 - 42 minutes - 29.6 MB

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 and how his magic oils have helped him get his psoriasis under control.  A couple new products were di...

Ep.4-Emily Gambrel

January 29, 2016 09:00 - 50 minutes - 34.8 MB

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 help maintain it properly. Check out my website, TheBeardcaster.com, to get to my store, THE BEAR...

Ep.3-Rachel Iammarino

January 14, 2016 23:00 - 35 minutes - 24.6 MB

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 a fun time and raised some $$$ for some people in need because that is WHAT WE DO!!! Now about th...

Ep.2- Josh Jenniges

December 31, 2015 18:48 - 36 minutes - 25.1 MB

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 developed and his current job at American Greetings.  I thought it was a very interesting interview an...

Ep.1-Welcome To The Beardcaster

December 31, 2015 17:59 - 24 minutes - 16.8 MB

 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 that interest me and the messages and good deeds that those people share with the world.  It will ...

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