After a short break, I'm back behind the mic with some honest reflections. In this episode, I open up about my absence over the past couple weeks, the career crossroads that have me questioning the future of the podcast, and the internal debate of whether to keep going. But it’s not all heavy—because this week, I’m heading to EPIC Universe and I’m beyond excited. I share what it means to experience attractions tied to the I.P.s that shaped my childhood, and how that kind of magic might just be the spark I needed. Finally, I lay out some thoughts on what’s next for The Bearded Baldcast, how I want to evolve it, and what you can expect if I continue forward. If you’ve ever faced doubts about chasing your passion, this one’s for you.

In this episode, I take you along for the ride (literally) as I recount my trip to Oregon—from smooth TSA experiences (yes, you read that right) to airport food adventures. But not everything was sunshine and easy boarding; I have some thoughts about the prehistoric relic working at the Dallas airport TGI Fridays who is now officially on my crap list. 🦖💀

Speaking of sunshine, this vacation has been all about soaking up the rays and fighting my natural state of translucency. I talk about embracing the sun like it owes me something and making the most of every golden moment.

And of course, what’s a trip without some theme park love? 🎢 Eddie and I finally secured our Universal annual passes, which means a whole new world (or at least, a few themed lands) of adventures ahead. Tune in for the details, the drama, and the occasional rant.

🔥 Listen now for:✔️ TSA actually being...easy?!✔️ Airport food hits & misses✔️ The Jurassic-era TGI Fridays employee 🦕✔️ Sunbathing: A necessary battle against ghostly complexions✔️ Universal annual pass excitement!

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In this episode of The Bearded Baldcast, we kick things off with some exciting news—the launch of the brand-new website! Make sure to check it out, subscribe, and dive into The Bearded Blogcast, where I’ll be sharing even more thoughts, hot takes, and rants in written form.

Next, we get into a topic that hits close to home: JD Vance and his time in the Marine Corps. As a fellow Marine veteran, I discuss why I find him embarrassing and how his politics don’t align with the values many of us stood for in service.

Then, it’s time for some fun—vacation planning! Oregon is on the horizon, and I talk about what I’m looking forward to on this upcoming trip.

Finally, we dive into the future of theme parks, covering Disney’s expansion plans and the highly anticipated Universal Epic Universe. What’s coming, what I’m excited for, and what this means for the theme park wars—it's all in this episode!

Tune in and let’s talk about it all on The Bearded Baldcast!