Whiskey Tango Foxtrot with @mattyconrad

Whiskey Tango Foxtrot with @mattyconrad

International men’s grooming icon Matty Conrad has travelled the world inspiring countless stylists to be better barbers and better humans. Over the years he has collected a lot of great stories, a lot of friends, and a lot of friends with great stories. He’ll be interviewing these friends (who happen to be other top industry professionals) tackling today’s most interesting and divisive topics, sharing valuable advice on how to achieve success in a highly competitive field, and inspirational stories from the hair and beauty industry today.

Episodes

CREATING BUZZ with Martin & Oliver Nobbs

June 14, 2020 • 65 mins
English brothers Martin & Ollie Nobbs might be most well known for founding one of the UK’s most successful barbershop chains HEADCASE. But, their next creative move just might change the whole industry completely. Listen in this week ad we talk about the ever changing role of technology and social media systems in barbering.
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BE THE CHANGE -with John Mosley

June 7, 2020 • 64 mins
John Mosley is the hardest working man in the industry. He is a regular go-to for A-Listers, music moguls, and in some cases entire ball clubs... but you’ll never hear him talk about that. You’ve seen his work before even if you’ve never seen his face or heard his name... which is why he calls himself “POPULAR NOBODY”. But don’t be fooled by the moniker my friend John is a great big somebody and he got that way by making every clie...
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THE LIGHTER SIDE OF LIFE- with Sam Wall

May 31, 2020 • 55 mins
This week we are taking a break from quarantine, from pandemics, from news that is inundated with anger, outrage, and fear. This week we are delving into the past and sharing a conversation that I recorded 8 months ago with one of the most likeable people in the industry. Sam Wall is a brilliant men’s stylist, a product line owner, a gifted educator, and above all else is always the life of the party. His approach to life is light ...
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COMRADES, CONFIDANTS, AND CONSTITUENTS - With Tyrik Jackson

May 17, 2020 • 72 mins
TYRIK JACKSON is the teachers teacher and the southern baptist preacher of barbering. With a personal moto of "meet your own needs by serving the needs of others" this incredibly dynamic and deeply likeable individual has devoted much of his time to doing just that. Owner off multiple successful barbershops and proprietor of the PREMIER BARBER INSTITUTE where he regularly shares his wisdom and experience with his students and where...
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THE GREATEST SHOWMAN - With Robert Cromeans

May 10, 2020 • 70 mins
He’s arguably one of the most iconic hairstylists on the planet but his quick witt, sharp tongue, and great big heart have made him a bonafide legend. This week I get to inteview someone who has become a dear friend, a leader in the hair industry and the man that Vidal Sassoon called “one of the greatest showman he’s ever seen” . No matter who you are in this industry Robert Cromeans will entertain and inspire you.
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A HAIRCUT CAN CHANGE SOMEONE’S LIFE with Jason Schneidman

May 3, 2020 • 52 mins
Jason Schneidman has a Hollywood A- List clientele, a successful shop in Venice Beach, and a life that most stylists and barbers would envy. But the rocky road to sobriety and stardom has left him with a desire to pay it all forward. Listen to his inspiring story this week on the podcast.
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SURVIVING THE QUARANTINE with Tabatha Coffey

April 26, 2020 • 59 mins
Tabatha Coffey is known for her straight forward, no-nonsense, raw honesty when it comes to the hairdressing industry, the business off beauty, and all the hairstylists and shop owners she's trying to help survive and thrive in this competitive industry. International Barbering icon Matty Conrad interviews this industry business guru to find out how thousands of shops that are facing tough times can survive the COVID-19 pandemic.
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THE ART OF BEING A GENTLEMAN BARBER with Mark-Jason Solofa

April 19, 2020 • 71 mins
Mark Jason Solofa is undoubtedly a legend in barbering. At the age of the 36 he found himself laid-off from his career in finance due to a crippling recession. Opting at that point to change careers to be able to provide for his daughter he became a barber and trained under some seriously old school characters that taught him the importance of impeccable service. Now the proud owner of 3 Bay Area barbershops shares his secrets to s...
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WAKING UP THE INDUSTRY with Sam Villa

April 12, 2020 • 68 mins
Hairdressing industry icon Sam Villa has been an inspiration to hundreds of thousands of hairstylists around the globe. I was lucky enough to sit down with Sam to talk about what he sees as huge opportunities that most people are missing out on behind the chair, why he doesn’t make collections anymore, and what it means to be an educator. Sam is truly one of the greats and I hope you enjoy the conversation as much as I did
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PARTNERSHIP with Lo Wheeler-Davis & Jason Davis

December 8, 2019 • 62 mins
They say that if you want to go fast go alone, if you want to go far go together... Lo Wheeler-Davis & Jason Davis have mastered the art of going together and they make it seem like more fun than anyone else has. Listen into our conversation about life, love, and what it’s like to be living with your business partner.
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THE DHARMA OF A CREATIVE DIRECTOR with Matt Swinney

December 1, 2019 • 51 mins
Lanza Global Creative Director Matt Swinney grew up in a hair salon... but as a teenager his 6ft 295lb frame had its sights set on a career in football... even though he admits to fading up his friends in the locker room. When an unfortunate knee injury during an all star game pushed his life off course he eventually found his way back into his parents salon and found fulfillment behind the chair. Now as an industry leader Matt sha...
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SEARCHING FOR FULFILMENT IN A SUCCESS DRIVEN INDUSTRY with Taylor Leven

November 24, 2019 • 50 mins
Winner of the first ever Barbarella competition Taylor Leven is wise beyond her years... Having since travelled the globe on stage along side industry icons, this rising star in barbering is without a doubt destined to be a global superstar. But it’s not just her cutting that is exceptional, it’s her perspective on why we do this job in the first place and her determination to find her purpose that is so captivating. If you listen ...
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TROPHY HUNTING with Steven Smart

November 17, 2019 • 49 mins
Like many other creative industries hairdressing has a huge number of awards and award shows to honour those few that dedicate their lives to pushing the creative envelope and spend both time and money creating elaborate photographic collections. I have been lucky enough to win some of these fabled titles and my guest this week has won sone of the biggest including the current International Women’s Hairstylist of the Year. But what...
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HONOUR THY BARBER with Frank Rimer

November 10, 2019 • 63 mins
Frank Rimer ( @frank_glorified ) is one of my favourite barbers. I’ve been following him on social media since the early days before the “barber boom”. He is one of the people I consider to be an original pillar of new market barbering so I was excited to sit down in his Shoreditch shop Thy Barber and talk to him about how far the industry has come and some of the growing pains it is going through. Listen to this incredibly candid ...
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A PHOENIX RISES with Hayden Cassidy

November 3, 2019 • 48 mins
At the age of 21 it seemed that Leah Hayden Cassidy’s life was destined for a promising career in professional football until an unfortunate slide tackle left her with a broken leg, months of rehab, the loss of her scholarship, and a childhood dream ripped away. Thanks to a childhood friend she discovered an affinity for barbering that has helped her rise from the perverbial ashes. In just 4 short years she has become a global supe...
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SMALL TOWN SKEPTIC TURNED SOCIAL MEDIA SUPERSTAR with Chris Jones

October 27, 2019 • 67 mins
My guest this week is my buddy @chrisjones_hair . Two years ago he was a self proclaimed technophobe and social media skeptic... 2 years later this small town Texan has built a following that boast over 200k and travels the world sharing his tips with y’all. (See what I did there?) . Listen to his inspiring story and his unique perspective and insights on how to take the Insta-Bull by the horns! #applepodcasts #hairstylist #haircut...
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RIDING THE WAVE with Ryan Cullen

October 20, 2019 • 62 mins
Undoubtedly the pride of Irish barbering , Ryan Cullen is one of the most fun and light hearted people I know... but that doesn’t mean he isn’t deadly serious about his craft. Listen in as he shares some of the wisdom that he’s gained behind the chair and on stages around the globe.
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THE BIG GIVE BACK with Mark Bustos

October 13, 2019 • 53 mins
After only a few years in the hair industry Mark Bustos has it all... a big league New York City clientele, a sterling reputation, and a premium ticket price for his services... but still... he didn’t feel successful. But, on a trip home to the Philippines Mark has an experience that changed his life and gave him An entirely new sense of purpose... listen to his remarkable story on this weeks episode.
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THE IDLE HANDS OF THE BACKSTAGE BARBER with Alex Levine

October 11, 2019 • 74 mins
My friend @alexdlevine has led a pretty extraordinary life. Early on his plans of getting into the hair industry took a bit of a backseat while he became the bass player of critically celebrated band The Gaslight Anthem. Now he has travelled the world and rubbed shoulders with some of the biggest rockstars in the world while secretly keeping his hair cutting chops strong by practicing his craft backstage on some of his high profile...
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“THE MENSPIRE EMPIRE” with Charlie Gray

October 8, 2019 • 48 mins
If you haven’t heard of Menspire they are a men’s grooming education program that started out of a shop in the UK with their sights set on world domination. Some people think it is the evolution of men’s grooming and some feel like it is hurting the industry and detracting from what traditional barbering is all about. I’ll admit as a barber I’ve had my reservations about it. But, I’ll also admit that most of my experiences that I j...
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