The Glorious Beard Podcast

How does someone who doesnt have a beard become an expert on one? This is just one of the questions answered today as we speak to Dr. Christopher Oldstone-Moore, author of the book "Of Beards and Men" and Lecturer emeritus a Wright State University.

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In todays episode of the Glorious Beard podcast (trimmed) we have a look at glorious beards of the super bowl past, along with a story of triumph in the form of Kurt Warner.

What have been the best super bowl beards ever? How did Kurt Warner go from stocking grocery store shelves at 5.50 an hour to winning the Super bowl and becoming MVP? All this and more on todays episode of the glorious beard trimmed.

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WARNING: this episode discusses bullying, mental health, miscarriages and themes of self abuse. Listener discretion is advised.

In this episode of the Glorious Beard podcast we talk to Dan the Matching man.

Dan has had a life full of ups and downs like anyone and and in this episode we discuss how hes coped with topics like bullying, a miscarriage, and finding the upside in life when it all seems down. We also get into how hes ...

In this episode we talk to world record holder and Amazing Race finalist Joel Strasser about his 17 Guinness world records, his competition on the amazing race, his incredible life, his pepsi addiction, and of course his glorious beard.

Find him on instagram at joelnert

We also have a look at Hans Langseth, world record holder for longest beard ever.

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It’s Christmas time, which means things slow down a little, the lights go up, and for this episode, Santa’s pulled up a chair with us.

We go for a walk through the history of Christmas, with Santa along for the ride, helping connect where these traditions come from and why they’ve stuck around for so long.

The modern image of Santa, the red suit, the white beard, the whole thing, is a fairly recent invention, but the beard itself h...

Today on The Glorious Beard, we are looking at five authors whose work shaped different parts of literature.

We start with Edgar Allan Poe, whose approach to structure and rhythm changed the way short stories and detective fiction were written.

Then we move to Henry David Thoreau, who used simple, direct observation to build ideas that still influence writing about nature and society.

From there, we look at Fyodor Dostoyevsky, a wri...

Todays episode of The Glorious Beard is all about mental health and taking care of the men around you. That's why we invited Javier of Men Matter and Co to join us for a serious discussion about Men's mental health and how we could be doing better.

Men matter and co are changing the game in mens beard care by focusing more on the men, the mental health and what truly matters, fighting the silence.

We also have a look at the...

In this episode we sit down with Morgan Handley from Shrink the Giant, tracing his path from growing up in pre-tech Austin to balancing classical flute training, basement-tape creativity, and a later-in-life return to making music with purpose.

He talks about finding identity, giving himself room to evolve, and why a beard can say more than people think.

Then we shift gears into a look back at the 1980s wrestling era, when Macho Ma...

Its spooky season! In this episode of the Glorious Beard podcast our featured guest is Dusty Gannon, as the lead singer of Vision Video and an icon in the goth scene, Dusty has blazed a trail for equality, the love and music and appreciation of Cats. He sits down with our own Joseph K before a show in Illinois to talk about all these things and more.

We also have a look at halloween costumes and traditions as well as ideas for ...

In this episode of The Glorious Beard, we move from small-town Idaho to the soundstages of Hollywood.

We sit down with Dawson Scholz of The Ongoing Concept to talk about growing up in Rathdrum, mental health, making music, and what it means to reunite a band of brothers after years apart.

We’ll also look at the career of Matt Berry — the actor, musician, and voice you can’t forget

We celebrate John Candy, born this month on October...

In this episode our featured guest is Jimmy Nordvall, a member of the swedish chapter of the Bearded Villians, Jimmy is an ambassador for kindness, good living and enjoying great music. He tells stories about being robbed at gunpoint, meeting the love of his life, and what it takes to be a good human being.

We also have retrospectives on Rob Zombie, Ringo Starr and the many Gods of Metal. All this and more on this episode of Th...

In this episode of The Glorious Beard, we explore how facial hair has carried meaning across history, myth, and film.

From Emperor Hadrian’s break with Roman tradition to Father Time’s symbolic white beard, and from Hatshepsut’s ceremonial beard of authority to the cinematic choices in Gladiator 2, we look at how beards communicate power, wisdom, and identity.

Whether it’s a political statement in ancient Rome, a visual shorthand f...

Today’s episode puts the beard under a digital microscope.

We’ll look at how CGI is reshaping facial hair on screen, sometimes in ways you don’t even notice.

Then we head to the high seas for a closer look at the beards of Pirates of the Caribbean—what they got right, what they didn’t, and how facial hair shaped the mythos of the pirate.

And finally, we go back to the ancient world to talk about Alexander the Great and his unexpect...

On today’s episode, we cast a wide net (literally and figuratively). We’ll explore the lost art of fishing with your beard... then take a stroll through the world of superheroes who’ve rocked beards, from wizardly capes to scruffy antiheroes.

Plus, we’ll dive into the films of Hayao Miyazaki, where even the side characters sometimes sport glorious facial hair.

Our guest today is Khurram Moiz, founder of Badmaash Beards. He shares his...

Its summertime, the heat is on, and with that comes the fact that many of us have to take a little extra care with our beards… so, its only fitting that our guest today is Jacob Bain.

The founder of the bain blends beard care company, Jacob has lead a life thats seen fire, ice, military service and ultimately… finding himself in the unexpected place of creating beard care products that not only style, but met the needs of his wife,...

Fathers Day at The Glorious Beard

Today we’re taking a little detour from our usual beard stories to look at something just as meaningful: Father’s Day.

Now, it’s easy to think of Father’s Day as another date on the calendar, maybe a last-minute card, a backyard barbecue, or a call home. But there’s a deeper story here—how this day came to be, what it’s meant to different generations, and how we carry those memories forward.

In t...

The Glorious Beard Podcast Episode 13
Hidden Faces, Visible Histories

Todays episode looks at how beards have served very different purposes across time and identity—sometimes practical, sometimes political, sometimes deeply personal.

It’s about what’s underneath the beard, and what it means when the world decides who’s allowed to wear one.

We start with the term “beard” in LGBTQ+ culture, where it’s used to describe someone ...

In this episode we explore the iconic bearded image of William Shakespeare and its historical significance.

We celebrate our beard of the month.

Then, we shift to the modern stage with a look at Canadian comedians and how their beards have become part of their comedic identities.

And we turn our attention to Jon Stewart, whose beard has become a symbol of wisdom and wit.

All this on the new episode of The Glorious Beard...