Talking Beards

Regev Nystrom has been doing freestyle beards for almost 35 years and has moderate success with his creative designs. Episode 69 is my "sex packed" episode and I thought Regev would be the perfect guide to take us on a fun adventure into the world of the unknown. What sets him apart from all these other creative beard wearers is his natural born talent of translation of gay porn from English to Japanese flawlessly. He discovered this hidden talent years ago while working in a corporate matzo ball factory outside of Chicago Il as a young gay Jew. We discussed the gay lifestyle and I questioned him about what "bears" were and other assorted questions I had about this unknown world to me. This was an extremely entertaining, thought provoking, and educating interview with one of the most beloved individuals in the facial hair scene. I hope you enjoy this "racey" discussion and learn a few things about this legend in the bearding community. Be aware we cover some topics that might be uncomfortable for some to listen to so listen at your discretion.

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Alice Jelley is a World Champion Whiskerina. Hailing from Bath England, Alice had the honor of being crowned #1 Creative Beard at the World Beard and Mustache Championships in Austin Texas in 2017. She was recently a judge at Come and Shave it 12 in Austin Texas, and we sat down to discuss many things "beard". It was a pure delight to hang out with Alice and hear about her adventures in the facial hair world and how they have made her an international champion. We talked about how she found her interest in "creative" beard making and how it has evolved and we also chatted about her love of Star Trek. Alice is a very interesting woman doing some really creative things in the beard and mustache scene, enjoy this informative and entertaining talk! I also included a fun Live Q and A excerpt from The Roughneck Beard and Mustache Facebook Group that happened with Andrew Mattson, a supporter of The Beardcaster. I asked a whole bunch of great questions and Andy answered them in his comical "Candy Andy" way. Enjoy the laughs!!!

Alice Jelley

https://www.facebook.com/alice.jelley

Colin The Cactus Enamel Pin

http://thewessexbeardsmen.bigcartel.com/product/colin-the-cactus-enamel-pin

B.I.L.F.

https://www.facebook.com/BILFuk

The Wessex Beardsman

http://www.thewessexbeardsmen.com/

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Superstar Whiskerina, Natali Johnston, and Facial Hair League founder, Brett Strauss, sit down at Tried and True Barber and Tattoo in Austin, Texas to have a fun hang-out sesh. We talked about tribute beards and how Natali lives in the dark shadow of her husband, Aaron Johnston. Brett discussed the changes and improvements he has made to the FHL app and how they are getting ready to celebrate their 100th competition that they have been part of. We were joined by a fun cast of assorted facial hair people as they popped in and out waiting to see if they could get squeezed in for a special tattoo for the Come and Shave it 12 event presented by Tried and True and the Austin Facial Hair Club. This conversation was an all over the place good time between the 3 of us and we covered many strange and funny topics. Make sure you listen to the bitter end as you can hear what it is like to ride in a car with #1 Natural Goatee in the World, Aaron D Johnston, #17 Natural Goatee Andrew Mattson, Natali, and myself, as we travel the streets of Austin. You may not find it as funny as us but it was a hoot for us!!!

Facial Hair League

www.facialhairleague.com

Tried & True Barber and Tattoo

http://triedandtrue.com/

Come and Shave It 12

https://www.facebook.com/events/361590657631702/permalink/416718735452227/

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What an eye opener this interview was with Douglas Smythe of Phoenix Shaving. He made me want to climb back into the womb to incubate a tad longer to grow into true "manhood". Douglas shared with me techniques of "wet" shaving and his thoughts on the conspiracy of the multi-blade cartridge companies. Tips galore are found in this episode with a true crafter of high quality, tested shaving products. Not only is Douglas the purveyor of some exquisite shaving items, he also caters to the bearded man with oils, and waxes to tame that glorious mustache. If you are looking to learn the "right" way to properly shave and maintain that style, Douglas Smythe is your guy! Be sure to check him out on all his websites/blogs/social media and try some Phoenix Shaving products today.

Wet Shaving Media

How To Grow A Moustache

Phoenix Shaving

I'd Lather Be Shaving

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President of the Corpus Christi Hairy Hooligans, Johnny Rodriguez and I spent an evening talking about how great partial beards are and Beards on The Bay 2018. This competition promises to be a great time and has a star studded cast of judges who are at the top of their game. Charity is the name of the game and connecting with friends and family is a key part for this club and its leader.

Corpus Christi Hairy Hooligans

Beards On The Bay 2018

https://www.facebook.com/events/1895107444141444/

Beards on the Bay Pre Party

https://www.facebook.com/events/899110383546839/

COMPETITOR REGISTRATION STARTS AT 1PM.COMPETITON STARTS AT 2:30 P.M.

Judges:

1)Neal Despain

2)Jonathon Nayman

3)Jon Mayorga

4)Michael Burnett

5)Rose Geil

Categories

1)Whisker Kids

2)Natural Stache

3)Styled Stache

4)Partial Beard

5)Full Beard under 4in.

6)Full Beard 4in.-8in.

7)Full beard 8in. +

8)Groomed Beard

9)Goatee

10)Natural Full Beard

11)Whiskerinas

12)Freestyle

Schedule

11:00 A.M.-CCHH arrives and starts to set up

11:30 A.M.-Vendors can start set up

01:00 P.M.-Doors open/competitor sign up til 02:30pm

01:15-01:45-Music provided by FLATBROKE

02:30 P.M.-B.O.T.B. 18 starts/Registration closed

*Whisker Kids

*Natural Mustache

*Styled Mustache

*Natural Beard w/ Styled Mustache

*General Partial Beard

*Goatee

*Groomed Beard

*Full Beard under 4 in.

*Full Beard 4in-8in

*Full Beard 8in+

*Whiskerinas

*Freestyle

Following the judging we will host our Auction and Award Ceremony.

Post event music will be provided by BREAKING THE CHAINS!!!!!!

Omar Shifrin, president of the Bearded Monkey Social Club is a fellow goatee guy. His club is putting on an event on March 10th called Beards For Babies which is to support Lexi's L.A.M.B, a charity to help children and their families who are in local hospitals outside of Wichita, Kansas. We talked all about the club, how he got involved in the facial hair community and how he has tried to help out a lot of local charities.

Bearded Monkey Social Club

Beards For Babies

Lexi's Lambs

http://www.lexislamb.org/

Barleycorn's

Categories:

1. Styled Mustache

2. Business Beard 3" and under

3. Full Beard 3"+ to 12"

4. Full Beard 12"+

5.Goatee

6. Chops

7. Whaler

8. Freestyle (Full & Partial)

9. Whiskerinias

Competitors $20.00

Spectators $5.00

This will be a facial hair competition fundraiser where the funds raised will go to Lexi's Lambs

https://www.facebook.com/LexisLAMB/

Lexi's L.A.M.B. is a nonprofit organization located in Wichita, Kansas that helps children in local hospitals.

Company Overview

Lexi's L.A.M.B. was formed in loving memory of Alexis Christine Sparks to help other special children. Many children face problems and difficulties and spend much of their life fighting sickness. After watching Alexis fight everyday, we knew we wanted to help other children and their families through their own trials and tribulations. Many people have no idea how hard it is to have a child who has to face such difficulties but at the same time they don't realize how easy it is to love them just the way they are. Our mission is to provide support for sick children and children with special needs through a partnership with parents, family, and medical staff. We work with local hospitals to meet these needs by providing items that help bring a sense of comfort and normalcy to the children. Items range from craft supplies and toys for the kids to meals for the parents while they are at the hospital with their child.

General Information

If you would like to make a tax deductible donation online to Lexi's LAMB you can send a payment through PayPal at https://www.paypal.com/home. Our email address is [email protected]. Thank you so much!

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I was joined by one of my most favorite people in the facial hair community, Crystal Davis, President of the Modesto Beard and Mustache Coalition. They have a fun little event planned called Beat'Em by a Hare this coming weekend and we hope you can make it out. Crystal and I also pretty much "shoot the shit" and talked about a lot of random stuff, so enjoy this candid "friendship chat". We finished out the chat with Crystals daughter telling me some pretty bad jokes so check it out!

Beat'Em by a Hare Beard Competition

https://www.facebook.com/events/1988019218190045/

***Due to unforseen circumstances, we will now be hosting our Beat'Em by a Hare Beard Comp at the Other Place, 2003 Yosemite Blvd, Modesto, CA 95354. Thank you for The Other place for providing a great venue for our upcoming competition on the 24th.

We are going to start the West Coast Beard Comp here at the Other Place. One night only, time the brush those facial hairs and get ready for the season to start. We will have 7 categories.

WHISKERINA

PARTIAL BEARD

BUSINESS BEARD

BEARD 3"-6"

BEARD OVER 6"

MUSTACHE (FREESTYLE OR NATURAL)

FREESTYLE

Judges-

1.Kelly Jennings

2.Chef Yaku

3.Jake Barngraff

4. Matt Lee

5.Tony Trevino

Best in Show will receive, the Golden Turtle. We will be doing Best in Show like Showstopper, except anyone who competes will be entered. So it's whoever brings it all. (Costume, stage presence, and of course your facial hair)

Proceeds will support our local B.A.C.A (Bikers Against Child Abuse) Chapter. All Children should feel safe.

SHOW STARTS AT 6M, PRE REGISTRATION 5PM. $5 FOR SPECTATORS, $10 TO COMPETE. CAN COMPETE IN MULTIPLE CATEGORIES JUST PAY ADDITIONAL $10 EACH.

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/beatem-by-a-hare-beard-competition-tickets-41809558515

Hotel- Comfort Inn 209-544-2000 $85 for Saturday night, comes with hot breakfast, check-in as early as noon.

Code word- Beardo

Other Place- 2003 Yosemite Blvd, Modesto, CA 95354

www.theotherplace.com

Modesto Beard and Mustache Coalition

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Come and Shave it 12 presented by The Austin Facial Hair Club is upon our doorstep and I am joined by club member/event co-captain, Angela Alba-Dirico. February 24th is the date for this premiere event and beards, mustaches, and creatives from all across the globe will come together for the 12th year of one of the country's best beard and mustache competitions. Angela and I talked about the club and the event and how she was pulled into the Whiskerina lifestyle along with her jewelry company, Bohemian Jewel. To finish off our interview we played a fun game called "Know your Nelson" where I found out just how well Angela knows her "Nelson's". I hope you enjoy this very special episode, Angela was a pure delight to hang out with and talk all about the beard culture and all the fun things going on in Austin.

Austin Facial Hair Club

https://www.austinfacialhairclub.com/merch/?category=Tickets

Come and Shave It 12

https://www.facebook.com/events/361590657631702/?ti=icl

Tried & True Barber & Tattoo

http://www.triedandtrue.com/

F.A.R.M

http://www.farmvet.org/

Bohemian Jewel

http://www.bohemianjewel.com/

Jeffery Mustache

http://www.jeffreymoustache.com/

Project Barbatype

http://www.projectbarbatype.com/

10+ Women Who Braided Their Hair Into Beards That Make Men Envious

https://www.boredpanda.com/women-beards-hair-design-trend-ladybeards/

10 OF THE WILDEST ENTRIES FROM THE 2017 WORLD BEARD AND MUSTACHE CHAMPIONSHIP

http://sobadsogood.com/2017/09/10/10-wildest-entries-2017-world-beard-and-mustache-championship/

Angelas Austin recommendations:

Texas Capital Building

http://www.tspb.texas.gov/prop/tc/tc/capitol.html

Cathedral of Junk

https://www.roadsideamerica.com/story/781

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Roughneck Beard Co.

http://roughneckbeardcompany.com/

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Lyft

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List of the weekends events Come and Shave it Weekend:

• Thursday Feb 22 5pm - Early-Beard Dinner at Austin Land & Cattle Company
• Friday Feb 23 11am - Family Lunch at Frank
• Friday Feb 23 3pm - Happy Hour at Yeti Flagship Store
• Friday Feb 23 6pm - East Side Pub Crawl
• Saturday Feb 24 12pm - Come and Shave It #12 | Doors at 12PM & Competition starts at 2PM
• Saturday Feb 24 10pm - After Party at Jackalope South Shore
• Sunday Feb 25 12pm- Celebration Brunch at Drinks Lounge
• Sunday Feb 25 10pm-Dance party at Elysium

1. Goatee - All goatees must have a 2" gap of bald or otherwise shaved skin between the bottom of the earlobe and the beginning of the goatee. This strip of bare skin would normally be where sideburns would be. All goatees are permitted to have an incorporated moustache, but it is not required. Goatee will be judged on overall fit to the competitor, health of hair and level of awesomeness. Styling aids are permitted, but excessive use of aids will result in a deduction of stand-alone value.
2. Sideburns/Chops - Sideburns will be regulated to all beards being grown from above or even with the top of each ear, and come down towards the chin but do not meet at the chin; the chin must have a minimum of 2" shaved area that creates a "skin moat" so the left and right side of the chops do not obviously meet. However, the sideboards may be grown and worn upwards and create a rendezvous above the lip, where they can unite in the Canal De Moustache. This rendezvous is permitted, and while friendly, it is not required.
3. Shenandoah/Donegal/Whaler - The Shenandoah/Donegal/Whaler will consist of all beards that would otherwise be considered full beards if they had a moustache. In other words, all beards with no moustaches that connect the top of the ear on one side of the face to the same point of the opposite side of the face.
4. Natural Moustache - Judges will be looking for a natural moustache with no styling aids present. The moustache must not begin protrusion from the skin at a distance further than 1.5 cm beyond the corner of the wearers mouth. Any length of moustache hairs is accepted.
5. Styled Moustache - The Styled Moustache is considered to be a moustache that does not begin to grow out of the face at a distance further than 1.5cm from the corner of the wearers mouth, but the moustache hairs themselves will have no regulation on length. Any or all styling aids will be permitted and some styling is required.
6. Best Groomed - A well-presented beard, but also the overall groomed presentation from head to toe. Styling Aids permitted, all lengths accepted.
7. Full Beard Styled Moustache - Full beard of any style with minimal to zero styling aids, Moustache of any size styled in a manner as to be the predominant facial hair feature of the face.
8. Full Beard Under 1ft - Full beard under 1 foot is any full beard that is under 1 foot as measured from the bottom lip of the wearer. Though mild styling aids are permitted, judges will score with a less-is-more-approach to styling aids. *Note: Any beard styled outside a "normal" range of beard wearing will be placed in the freestyle category.
9. Full Beard Over 1ft - Any natural, full beard at #CASI12 that is over 1 foot in length and less than 2 feet in length will be placed in this category. Mild Styling aids accepted. Just because you can add something, does not mean that you should. This rule applies to this beard category and the presence of styling aids. *Note: Any beard styled outside a "normal" range of beard wearing will be placed in the freestyle category.
10. Full Beard over 2ft - Natural Full beard as measured from the bottom lip of the wearer. No styling aids.
11. Full Beard Freestyle - The full-bearded contestant will have the freedom to do with their beard what they will; although additional structural materials will diminish overall impressiveness. Styling aids allowed.
12. Partial Beard Freestyle - Partial Beard Freestyle includes any freestyle beard that is styled with the base facial hair used having the recognizable characteristics of a Partial Beard (any beard that is styled and that is not a "full beard", excluding partial upper beards, sometimes referred to as Moustaches).
13. Ladies/Craft Natural - This Craft/Realistic Category requires a crafted, realistic looking beard. There are no other regulations. Beards that maintain their shape/lift/buoyancy without the additional aid of the wearers own appendages will be rewarded with higher scores.
14. Ladies /Craft Fantasy - For this category, the general idea of the creation should be able to be recognized as beardish or otherwise beard-like in shape, nature, or essence of origin in regards to the human body. There are no restrictions on materials to be used, except for what may possibly be illegal or dangerous to others. The creation must be able to hang freely from the face or general head/upper torso area without persistent help from the appendages of the wearer. Important tip: Have Fun!

Mild Styling Aids - Oils, balms, other hair products without "Hold" Styling Aids - Hair Products with "Hold" Additional Structural Materials - In regards to freestyle beards, additional structural materials could be wire, string or other non-natural, non-naturally-grown-and-attached-to-the-wearer materials that might hold the beard parts up or together.

Whisk'er Away 2: A Beard And Pin-Up Prom FEB 10th

Play It Forward STL

BAMSTL - Beards and Mustaches of St. Louis-

Roughneck Beard Co.

It's time again for the most romantic and special night a VFW hall can offer. Whisk'r Away 2!

Grab your date, grab your formalwear, and grab your tickets! This year will be even better than the last!

Don't forget to put your name in for prom king and queen!

Tickets are $15 per person, $25 per couple. Proceeds, after costs, will go to help Play It Forward STL further their mission to bring the arts to underprivileged children in the region!

To make your reservation, send your ticket fee to [email protected] via PayPal Friends and Family!

Goto Roughneck Beard Co.and enter promo code thebeardcaster to get 20% off your next purchase!!!

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Every beard, or mustache, grower has gone through a few moments in their facial hairs life where it just drives them crazy. I am joined by MJ Johnson and we discuss the things that irritate us with our beards. Everyone can relate to at least one Beard Beef that we talk about-we all are afflicted with something that our beards make more difficult for us everyday. We have made a big commitment with growing and caring for our "investment" that we end up dealing with all of these issues and continue to charge ahead and accepting the beefs for the glory. I hope you enjoy this episode, MJ is a class act and was super fun to chat with. Feel free to email me with your Beard Beef and we may use it on a future episode! [email protected]

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