Let the SHENANIGANS commence!!! 🤣 In this hilarious and totally unfiltered episode, the crew dives deep into friendship, security shenanigans, beard care, and entrepreneurial spirit. 🧔‍♂️💥 We sit down with our longtime friend Richard—aka “Carlos”—as he shares his journey from military life and office pranks to working high-level event security and launching his own beard care brand, Recoil Beard Co. 💪🎙️

🎵 Episode Highlights:

✨ The Legend of the Dick Bandit 🚗🍆 – Back in Castle Rock, Richard gained a secret identity by stealthily decorating trucks with... let’s just say creative flair. Yes, it’s as ridiculous and hilarious as it sounds.

✨ Fired Over Dick Pics 📱💀 – Ever get let go because someone signed you up for gay dating apps? Richard did. And he didn’t snitch. Iconic.

✨ From Military to Music Festivals 🇺🇸🎪 – Hear how his time in the military led to a career in security, including work at Comic-Con, Red Rocks, and major festivals like Coachella.

✨ What It’s Like Being Head of Security 👮‍♂️🔐 – From writing evacuation plans to overseeing hundreds of security guards, Richard breaks down the intense behind-the-scenes logistics of keeping big events safe.

✨ Shenanigans at Festivals 🎭🚫 – From wild costume reveals to illegal golf cart joyrides with headlining artists, you’ll hear the kinds of stories only someone on the inside could tell.

✨ Don’t Be a Dipshit 🤷‍♂️ – The golden rule of live events. Tips on being a good patron, avoiding getting kicked out, and yes, why confetti cannons could get you booted.

✨ The Birth of “Carlos” 🕵️‍♂️ – Why Richard gave everyone a fake name at shows—and how it stuck like glitter after a rave.

✨ Beard Life 101 🧴🔥 – Richard has spent 10 years perfecting his beard game and now he’s turning that passion into a business with Recoil Beard Co.

✨ Just the Tip 😏💈 – That’s the name of one of his best-selling beard butters (yes, really). We sniffed them all and they are 🔥.

✨ Building a Brand From Scratch 💼✨ – From making product in his home lab to designing labels and launching a website, Richard shares the grind and the glory of launching his own line.

✨ Supporting the Hustle ❤️🧔 – If you’ve got a beard (or love someone who does), check out recoilbeard.com and support this 100% veteran-owned, homegrown business.

Whether you're into music, mischief, beards, or badass entrepreneurial stories, this episode has something for everyone. 😂💥

Drop a 🧔‍♂️ in the comments if you’re rocking a beard or just vibing with this one!

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