Change is not just embraced around here, it's celebrated! In this episode we take a moment to reflect on an eventful start to 2024. From saying goodbye to our massive warehouse to the incredible success of The Great Cut, we've truly turned the page on an epic chapter. We're catching up in a new, rad location—thanks to the generous hospitality of ou…

The highlights were grand, the setbacks nearly catastrophic, the success punctuated by Mayoral decree; but everyone wants to know…did we break the world record? This episode of Let It Ride is brought to you by The Longhairs.由The Longhairs

2024 will mark a decade of unwavering confidence and determination to achieve with The Longhairs. We’re filled with gratitude for a journey that has been nothing short of epic. Between the milestones, camaraderie, community, and the raw moments of tenacity, there are too many to confine to a single post. That’s precisely why El Sicario, Elefante an…

If you were at The Great Cut, you will recognize Alan Tran as the man with a full-body video apparatus hustling around filming and hammering coffee for about 14 hours. If you weren’t there you can thank Alan for capturing the powerful and emotional moments beautifully portrayed in episode 9 of our docuseries on The Great Cut, Record-Breaking Succes…

On this episode of Let It Ride we connect with “Zen-howlie-mad-man” Larry Feinstein, whose life is a testament to the power of transformation and the pursuit of passion. His early career in the world of advertising was a high-intensity whirlwind of creativity and deadlines, a path that eventually led him to seek more fulfilling endeavors—including …

Art Informs All From “special” classes in high school all the way to the top of Foot Locker, art has been the common thread through the ever-evolving career of Gary Harper. A performer, sign painter and death-defying fine artist, he can't seem to shake the hold art has on his life. This lifelong enthrallment has taken him from a dyslexic sibling of…

Imagine getting triangle-choked by a guy with magnificent hair. On this episode of Let It Ride El Sicario sits down with Chris Lucas, a personal friend and brown belt who’s not afraid to roll with his long hair in jiu jitsu. A long-haired jiujiteiro, former combat medic, father and husband, it’s safe to say he’s a man of many disciplines. In this p…

Known not only for his raw strength and the 655 pound deadlift that left the world in awe, Sam Dancer is also unmistakable with his flowing long hair—a fitting symbol of the strength, freedom, and individuality he embodies. This tale goes beyond muscle, might, and manes. It's about heart, vision, and resilience. In this powerpacked episode Sam unea…

Electrician, Fighter, Model…Strong Coffee Attention coffee lovers, fitness enthusiasts and aspiring entrepreneurs. We're thrilled to welcome a true renaissance man, Adam Von Rothfelder, whose journey has been nothing short of extraordinary. From a union electrician to a rising professional fighter, from gracing the runway as a Versace model to star…

Failing architecture school to work 16-hour days for minimum wage was not the plan for Ernesto…but it was just the catalyst he needed to galvanize his resolve. That’s when he committed to making his new business—and the burgers—the best they could be. On this episode of Let It Ride we talk to Ernesto Villanueva about what it’s like to start a busin…

It’s not every day you can get hair advice from a master long hair barber, but on this episode of The Longhairs podcast El Sicario sits down with his friend and personal long hair barber, Shelbee Shearz. The owner and proprietor of The Lion’s Mane Grooming Co. in San Diego, Shelbee is a master barber and educator specializing in men’s long hair. Sh…

Ever felt the need to hit the 'reset' button? So did we. After receiving a heartfelt plea from a fellow who was 100lbs in despair, we decided to share our raw, unfiltered fitness journey. Join El Garvinski, Elefante, El Morneo, and El Sicario as they lay it all on the table - the struggles, the addictions, the big ENOUGH moment. Discover how we tra…

If a universal dad story has emerged from the early stages of Dad’s Organization, it’s this: “We’re all breaking our neck for our families and our kids…and I don’t know the level of appreciation each of us gets, but there’s no doubt each of these men are thinking about their kids and working to be better for their families.” It’s something that bri…

El Sicario sits down with a friend and personal mentor Rick Fernandez to discuss cigars and long hair, being a man with integrity, and nurturing friendships of over 30 years. What you'll hear about: The nuances of cigar smoking Making friendships that will last a lifetime The importance of being a man with integrity A little fatherly advice on how …

Weary of the anti-work movement on social media, DMAXRYNO had a few things to get off his chest, so he rolled up to HQ to make his second appearance on Let It Ride. The blue-collar founder of Workforit Apparel admonishes that work might not always be easy…but if it’s worth pursuing, then it's worth working for. What you'll hear about: Lore of build…

Rugby Values Aren’t About Rugby Our guest on episode 121 is the most decorated professional rugby player in United States history and longhair for life, Todd Clever. It’s hard to pull highlights because the entire episode is f***ing awesome, but whether you’ve played or you’re dimly familiar with rugby, you don’t want to miss this show. This episod…

Hampton Liu started Hybrid Calisthenics to bring fitness through an ongoing conversation—emphasizing that whatever your fitness goals are, “you can…” and you already possess the power to attain them. Sharpen your body and mind…with Hampton Liu on The Longhairs podcast. What you'll hear about: - Hybrid Calisthenics’ organic method to fitness coachin…

Last Locs The last time we saw San Diego recording artist Teddy Benson in 2021, he had a full set of mighty, thickset locs tumbling unrestrainedly about his head and shoulders. In a dramatic change in semblance, he arrived at the warehouse for his 2023 appearance on The Longhairs podcast high and tight, with a single, solitary remaining dreadlock i…

The storm systems pounding California are but a light dusting compared to the bombs dropping at The Longhairs in 2023. Get stoked on the epic conditions with El Rubio & El Moreno on Let It Ride. What you'll hear about: What we’re pumped about today What’s in store for 2023 Meeting longhairs in the wild Questions from the field Closing in on The Gre…

Our annual holiday podcast was filled with fraternization, flow, and festive holiday cheer. Come out of the cold, sit down by the fire, pour yourself a holiday beverage and join all seven of our in-house headquarters staff for our annual Yuletide Let It Ride. What you'll hear about: Elefante’s braids inspire juice The most eloquent thing Gus has ev…

When Gary Ware started growing locs some 16 years ago, he had no idea what it would take to form and develop long, beautiful locs—or that there would be an awkward stage. On this episode of Let It Ride, Gary intertwines his journey to locs with his groundbreaking discoveries on the power of play. What you'll hear about: Making time for the things y…

Titan Chris Watts is set to lunge a punishing 2.5 MILES at Lunges For Longhairs, a fitness fundraising challenge benefiting Children With Hair Loss. Hear why he’s lunging, get into some DEEP lunges with The Longhairs, and listen to Let It Ride with Titan Chris Watts. What you'll hear about: From service member to longhair Opening your own gym Build…

Opting out of college to pursue a career making videos, Christian Taylor’s steadfast commitment to content has enabled him to support himself as a full-time creator, and even save enough dough to buy a house. El Valiente reveals how he’s done it on The Longhairs podcast. What you'll hear about: Content Courage Consistency Moving balls forward Getti…

He is a general contractor, brand owner, content creator and longhaired blue collar badass who lives by the mantra that if there’s anything you want in this life, you gotta work for it. You can hear his story, insights on hard work and what it means to Workforit when you listen to episode 113 of Let It Ride. What you'll hear about: Blue collar work…

Anthony Ferraro has been blind most of his life. With 25 inches of brown flowing locks, here we call him El Luchador. In a candid moment, Anthony revealed from personal experience how losing your eyesight is like losing a loved one; no matter how hard you wish, or hope or will, you can’t ever bring them back. That fact hasn’t discouraged him from p…

Metal vocalist Wes Horton shares intimate insights on harnessing a biological instrument, heavy metal hair, and being honest with yourself in the pursuit of a career in music. Listen to Massachusetts metal-head and long-haired lyricist Wes Horton on Let It Ride. What you'll hear about:Long hair in metalThe secret to the perfect headbangThe physical…

In 2021, BMX Pro Ratty Maty knew something was wrong. After months of painful digestion problems and losing weight, he finally learned he had Crohn’s disease, which was even causing hair loss. This led him to a crossroads: continue to lose his hair, or cut it and let it grow back stronger? We talk about his life-changing ordeal with Crohn’s, hair l…

A longtime regular at The Longhairs HQ, you know Marshall as the Hair Ties For Guys model, actor, and founder of Homebells dumbbells. But now, Marshall Shakro has become someone else. That someone is a singer, musician, and writer of his first-ever single ‘Someone Else’. Listen to him share the depth behind his lyrics in episode 109 of Let It Ride*…

What do you call a man with long, curly hair, pierced ears, and painted nails? Masculine. In this rock & roll interview at the new global headquarters, El Moreno and El Sergioso rap mano a mano about two of the three pillars of our core vision: to inspire confidence and develop masculinity. What you'll hear about:-His unique art and music show-Help…

How do you know your hair type? How would you define your personal style? Should you try a hair mask?These and other questions were addressed when Mannered Manes Founder Trav White visited The Longhairs, talking hair, style, business and masculinity, and facing our daily battle with The Resistance.Take a seat in the lounge with The Longhairs and Tr…

We’ve had 40 guests on The Longhairs Professional Series, where we interview professional men with lettuce, illustrating success stories and advocating for long hair in the workplace. Each man and his story inspires confidence, and CJ Forse is another standout example. His decorated marketing and entrepreneurial background began with starting two b…

We have a website, we have a blog, we have all the social channels. It's still hard for you guys to have direct access to us and each other. We're changing that, we're starting a discord. This episode of Let It Ride is brought to you by The Longhairs.由The Longhairs

Sit down by the fireplace with a cup of cheer as we celebrate and reminisce on the holidays with The Longhairs on Let It Ride.What you'll hear about:- The real meaning of Christmas - What each of our guys are doing this holiday season - Some of our favorite holiday films - The best and worst Christmas gifts we’ve ever received - A rousing debate on…

Why would we interview Rick Fernandez? He’s a longhair, an excellent conversationalist, and owner of the best damn cigar lounge in San Diego.El Sicario and El Spencerino sat down with him to find out just what it takes to be successful in business—and in life. Light up a cigar and listen to Rick Fernandez on The Longhairs podcast. What you'll hear …

Drawing from nostalgic pop culture, celebrity, and diverse notions of identity, Regan’s art playfully pokes fun at the absurdity of the world around us.Perhaps his long hair complements the absurdity of it all, and perhaps that is why we hit it off so smashingly on Let It Ride; but certainly, you should listen.What you'll hear about:Regan’s origins…

The Shocker is back for round two! He paid us a visit with some electrifyingly big news regarding an upcoming TV appearance on Penn & Teller: Fool Us.Apparently we can expect to see a trick that’s “been attempted, but never successfully performed” on television…but you’ll have to listen to The Shocker on this episode of Let It Ride. What you'll hea…

Local artists Paul Jiminez and Signe Ditona strive to build unity through art. Like us, they want to positively influence the community. This past year has been rough for most people, but instead of rolling over, they rolled up their sleeves.***This episode of Let It Ride is brought to you by Hair Ties For Guys, the finest hair ties in the world. Y…

There have been tech issues, setup delays, reschedules and total whiffs, but through the resistance we have always delivered.Here on episode 100 we reflect on memorable moments, guests we’ve had on the show, and how we’ve made it this far. Chew some fat with the boys and listen to episode 100 of Let It Ride.What you'll hear about:Memorable episodes…

Zahab Khan actually trips over her hair. Having grown it out for seventeen years, her locks extend to six feet, three inches long—far longer than she is tall. But not for much longer, because on August 26 she will attempt the Guinness World Records title for the most hair donated to charity by an individual.See why she’s cutting off 17 years of hai…

From skydiving to learning how to pitch a baseball, Chris Mathews sees things differently, and tells us what it’s like on Let It Ride. What you'll hear about:Visually impaired vs. legally blind How learning a skill without vision can actually be better Getting a haircut when you can’t see what she’s doing Learning how to pitch a baseball Long hair …

Kaleb Fossum has always given it 110%. Now, he wants to challenge you to do the same. We talk football, overcoming challenges, keeping a positive attitude, and what it means to be ‘uncommon’.***This episode of Let It Ride is brought to you by Hair Ties For Guys, the finest hair ties in the world. You can find these and other superior products for m…

Fighting in the Sangin Valley, Afghanistan, Jose Mejia has been in some gunfights…but it was his Chamorro culture that led him to grow long hair. He’s also leading the charge on the local San Diego Street Team, and will presumably enforce our security detail at the warehouse. We call him El Sicario, and he’s letting it ride on The Longhairs podcast…

Growing his hair and part of the community since 2016, Brian Morehouse describes his personal transformation in losing over 100 pounds, and why he got the bound shears permanently emblazoned on his forearm. What you'll hear about:Going from 240 to 140 pounds at 5’ 6” Growing and maturing as a personWhich headwrap yields the heaviest lift Long hair …

The warehouse guys finish early and head over to HQ to harass El Moreno, who is urgently dealing with a complete system breach by an unknown hacking operation. It is Cinco De Mayo though and there was a 12er of Jalisco in the fridge. So the boys said, screw the hackers let's get into the lounge. This episode of Let It Ride is brought to you by The …

Our dear friend and free-flow aficionado Jefferson Jay narrates the wacky and roundabout circumstances under which he met The Longhairs…and how our friendship became a springboard to world history. It’s a story of teamwork and trust.And speaking of trust, don’t miss El Moreno’s infamous “box throw bluff,” as it’s come to be known. This episode of L…

El Chuckraino demanded we do a pod and that it be RAW. Just the boys kickin it. No plan, no script, just talking about whatever the hell we want to. We may have just coined a new podcast series here on our network, welcome to "The Lounge". This episode of Let It Ride is brought to you by The Longhairs.…

He is our new Fulfillment Specialist, and the most recent addition to The Longhairs’ decorated roster, immediately increasing our average team deadlift and preacher curls. It was no surprise he got the job, if by pure intimidation factor alone. In all seriousness, his approach to earning a position with The Longhairs told us a lot about him, and th…

Sean Horton aka Elefante is a production manager, director, photographer and cinematographer of Horton Visuals, a full-service video production and commercial photography studio. Horton Visuals offers a no-bullshit partner in creating brand films, documentaries, branded content and commercial video projects.What you'll hear about:- Videographer vs.…

It wouldn’t be 2020 without doing our annual Christmas podcast via Zoom. Cozy up to the fire with a steaming mug of cocoa with El Rubio, El Moreno and El Chuckarino for a Yuletide Let It Ride with The Longhairs.What you'll hear about:The impact of 2020The Fin & Ink co-lab dropA secret serum delivery from SantaCharlie with hair lossEl Evano and El C…

And You Thought WE Send A Lot of Emails This week’s guest on The Longhairs podcast is a big time tech guy. Email tech to be exact…and there’s a lot of lettuce in email. He’s the Tech Bro with The Righteous Flow…he’s Matt Vernhout, and he’s letting it ride.What you'll hear about:- The sheer number of emails sent every day globally - The nuance of em…