Talking Beards

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 me.

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 but still use facial hair to raise money for those that need. Mike is just a regular kinda guy who grows for his event each year and i can't fault him for his contribution to charity and to the facial haired community, he is one outstanding individual!!! A special thanks to Cowboy Food and Drink in Chagrin Falls Ohio. Our server was great and we HIGHLY suggest you ask for Janet when you visit!!! Cowboy has some of the best Bar-B-Q in the Cleveland area so check them out!!! Support your local businesses and charities, please make a difference!!!

Also, check out these links to that we discussed and some other awesome things !!!

MUSTACHIO BASHIO MUSTACHIO BASHIO FACEBOOK EVENT PAGE JDRF THE DRUNKEN BEARDSMEN PODCAST GRIZZLY JACK BEARD CO. KICKSTARTER BARLEY HOUSE DIVE BAR BIG FUN MELT BAR AND GRILLED COWBOY FOOD & DRINK HONEST AMISH CAN YOU HANDLEBAR WAFFEN DER WHISKER OIL GROOMED GORILLA

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Mike Laur, organizer of one of Cleveland's best facial hair events Mustachio Bashio.

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 for the Marlins this season. The AMI, American Mustache Institute, has gone to great lengths to protest what the former New York Yankee first baseman is doing to prevent his team from having a "winning season" and the Dr. and I talked about how much of an impact the Institute was actually having on the situation. We also discussed the Mustache Hall of Fame and what was going on with this years nominations and past winners and dove into what AMI does for "our people".

MUSTACHE HALL OF FAME HELP A STRANGER-CLIFF WALL BRUTAL BEARDS UNIVERSAL BEARD- USE PROMO CODE 'THEBEARDCASTER' MIKE MULLIGAN AND HIS STEAM SHOVEL AMERICAN MUSTACHE INSTITUTE WAHL TRIMMERS CLEVELAND INDIANS MUSTACHE DONALD MATTINGLY 'NO SHAVE' CAN YOU HANDLEBAR SILLY CAT VIDEO WAFFEN DER WHISKERR OIL STEEL CITY BEARD AND MUSTACHE CLUB BEARDS OF THE OLD NORTHWEST SIDE PROJECT STEPS TO INDEPENDENCE BLINKY'S YOUR MOM

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Dr Causgrove and The American Mustache Institutes message

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 just shaves it off, year after year. Are men like this afraid to commit to the "manly" lifestyle that come with being a bearded man 365 days a year, or are they too afraid of the babyface look of shaving everyday. I wanted to get one mans insight into why he is a "fair weather" beard grower.

Jamie is also a writer for our local paper who writes a lot of sports stories and is also a avid sports fan. I thought it would be interesting to discuss a few news and sport related topics that had some type of beard theme. You can look more into each of the things we discussed in the show notes below. I was incorrect in my statement of the NHL Commissioner being the one who wanted the players to shave, it was a NBC executive who made that comment.

PRODUCTS

The "Products" page was opened since last podcast. It is my attempt to have a listing of every beard and mustache care product in one place. It displays the company logo and take you directly to their page where you can get more information and buy directly from them. My thoughts were directed to people who are new to using products and providing a simple, and nicely designed, place where they can browse and explore at their leisure. There are over 150 different manufactures currently and the list is growing as I search out more companies world wide!!! If you are a company and want to be listed, or know of one, please email me.

Links to related sports articles

Yankees Beard Rule NHL Beard story Cleveland Cavalers Movember story Golf Beard rules

additional show notes and things to check out...

Waffen Der Whiskerr Oil Attack Of The Beards The Drunken Beardsmen Podcast

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Chris Sykora-Valentines Day

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?

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 discussed and marketing schemes that he uses to get his products out in front of his demographic. We finish it all off with him talking about all the charity work he does and how he uses his oils to help others at different events. Please check out the links below and visit Waffen Der Whiskerr Oil on-line.

Waffen Der Whiskerr Oils

The Beardcaster Bazzar

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I speak with Matt Beaton of Waffen Der Whiskerr Oil about his magnificent oil line.

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 BEARDCASTER BAZZAR. My store carries everything a bearded, or mustached man may ever want to help take care of your masterpiece. Many brands of oils, balms, waxes, shampoos, and conditioners and all types of brushes, combs, scissors, and clippers to help shape and maintain your manly lifestyle! Please check it out and buy something, your sale will help my show out. My Sponsor, WAFFEN DER WHISKERR OIL, makes some the the greatest oils out there right now. I am currently using JOHN DOE which has no scent to it. Sometimes it is nice to take a break from the scents and just enjoy a nice light oil that gives great shine and health benefits. Check out their whole line and try one out today, I love them all!!!

THE BEARDCASTER BAZZAR

WAFFEN DER WHISKER OIL

MORGANS SMOKEHOUSE ON THE SQUARE

HELP A STRANGER

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