Philosophy of the Barber

Follow Philosophy of the Barber
Share on
Copy link to clipboard

One on one conversations with barbers about their journey to and in the profession. Covering present day topics affecting the industry, as well as personal struggles and growth made possible by being a barber.

Bree Neal

Donate to Philosophy of the Barber


    • Jun 29, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 1h 7m AVG DURATION
    • 21 EPISODES


    Search for episodes from Philosophy of the Barber with a specific topic:

    Latest episodes from Philosophy of the Barber

    History of Barbering - Part 3 (Quack Edition)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2021 20:46


    Going over some lesser known publications for the hair profession, from drugstore beauty tips to more reputable looking material... this will be FUN!Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/philofthebarber)

    art talk fun growth conversation philosophy salon self improvement business owner barber barbershop artistry cosmetology salon owner barbering pulp riot
    Deregulation...?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2021 24:58


    A short chat about a recent topic raised by hair professionals in CaliforniaSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/philofthebarber)

    art talk history growth conversation philosophy salon self improvement business owner barber barbershop artistry cosmetology textbooks salon owner barbering pulp riot
    History of Barbering - Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2021 32:46


    Continuing on with the second installment of this series, we pick up in the 1930s and discuss business practices, barber ethics, and the "dark ages" of barbering in the US. Come take a journey with me.... back in TIME! Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/philofthebarber)

    time art talk history growth conversation philosophy salon self improvement business owner barber barbershop artistry cosmetology textbooks salon owner barbering pulp riot
    History of Barbering - Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2021 28:57


    This is a new series of episodes where we will dive into the oldest barbering textbooks and  publications available (to me) and find some nuggets of knowledge within their pages, as well as some seriously out of date information. Let's take a journey together... back in TIME!!!Let's start with good ole A.B. Moler... Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/philofthebarber)

    time art talk history growth conversation philosophy salon self improvement business owner barber barbershop artistry cosmetology textbooks salon owner barbering pulp riot moler
    "A touching talk with Tooky" - Traci Pettengill

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2021 90:12


    A conversation with industry veteran Traci, owner of Tooky Village Barbershop. Talking about her journey from coast to coast, in cosmetology then to barbering. Discussing complacency, ways to run a shop, community ties, and more.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/philofthebarber)

    art talk growth conversation philosophy discussing salon self improvement business owner barber barbershop artistry cosmetology salon owner barbering pulp riot
    A "Keene" Sense of Style - Jed Calhoun

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2021 62:33


    A conversation with owner of Jed's Barbershop in Keene, NH. Talking about his journey into barbering from a recent high school graduate jumping right back into the learning environment, to finding his way to shop ownership. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/philofthebarber)

    art talk growth conversation philosophy salon self improvement nh business owner barber jed barbershop artistry keene cosmetology salon owner barbering pulp riot
    "To Form a More Perfect Union..." - Hannah Coleman

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2020 116:29


    A conversation with a cosmetologist turned Master Barber about how her journey took her toward barbering, to owning a shop, and how it sets her up to best grow new members of the profession. Join me as I talk with Hannah Coleman of Union Barber Co.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/philofthebarber)

    art talk growth conversation philosophy salon self improvement business owner barber barbershop artistry cosmetology salon owner barbering master barber pulp riot
    "You had me at Hello" - Jen Ford

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2020 73:57


    A conversation with a 22yr veteran of the hair industry, and co-owner of Hello Hair Co. Jen Ford. We discuss her journey into hair, hopping from place to place in search of what fulfills her as a stylist, and her partnership in business with her partner in life. Join us for our engaging conversation!Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/philofthebarber)

    talk growth conversation philosophy salon self improvement barber barbershop cosmetology barbering
    "Tired in a Tiny Town" - Andrew Levasseur

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2020 83:07


    A laid back conversation with fellow barber Andrew Levasseur, owner of The Alton Barbershop in Alton, NH. We enjoy a chill, "thirsty Thursday" style dialog catching up on where life has taken him since becoming a barber. Listen in, and join the conversation.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/philofthebarber)

    art talk growth conversation philosophy salon self improvement nh business owner barber barbershop alton artistry cosmetology salon owner barbering pulp riot
    "It's Been a Riot" - Stephanie Lawrence

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2020 95:27


    A conversation with Pulp Riot educator and Blank Canvas Salon owner, Stephanie Lawrence. Talking about her journey into the profession, and the complications of being an owner, and manager of many humans! Listen to our engaging discussion. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/philofthebarber)

    art talk growth conversation philosophy salon self improvement business owner barber barbershop artistry cosmetology salon owner barbering pulp riot
    A Rambling Man - Andrew Maki

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2020 86:36


    A conversation with a shop owner in the north country of New Hampshire, exploring his journey into barbering, opening two shops, and settling down in a close knit community. Listen to me talk with Andrew Maki.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/philofthebarber)

    art talk growth conversation philosophy new hampshire salon self improvement barber barbershop artistry cosmetology barbering
    The Barber Next Door - Cody Walker Jr.

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2020 76:20


    A conversation with my fellow Main Street shop owner, and business neighbor. We discuss his journey to barbering and New Hampshire from his native Florida. We discuss our intertwined journeys as business owners. We touch on the complications of working in a shop, the unforeseen perks from the lockdown and reopening, and the unique situations shop owners face. Listen to my conversation with Cody Walker Jr.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/philofthebarber)

    art talk entrepreneur growth conversation philosophy new hampshire salon self improvement main street business owner barber barbershop artistry cosmetology barbering shop owner
    Will Work for School - Eric Stevens

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2020 75:16


    A conversation with a man who found himself jobless, with a wife and kids to support, at the age of 42. He found a barber school willing to offer him a path to provide for his family. Listen to my talk with Eric Stevens.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/philofthebarber)

    art talk growth conversation philosophy salon self improvement barber barbershop artistry cosmetology barbering
    To Honor Father & Friends - Chris Clarino

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2020 70:50


    An authentic and wide spread conversation about conviction, loss, growth, and happiness. A barber born out of Vermont finding his strength and place in Newmarket, NH. Listen to my conversation with Chris Clarino.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/philofthebarber)

    art talk growth conversation philosophy vermont salon self improvement nh barber barbershop artistry newmarket cosmetology barbering
    Consider yourself "Lucky" - Josh Craggy

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2020 101:50


    A conversation with Owner of Lucky's Barbershop & Shave Parlor in Concord and Portsmouth, NH about his journey into barbering, how he found himself where he is now, and the many paths and opportunities for growth we experience as humans, as well as barbers. The fortunes offered to those in our profession cannot only be measured by scales on a table, but by the scales of your heart. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/philofthebarber)

    art talk growth conversation owner philosophy salon self improvement nh barber portsmouth concord barbershop artistry cosmetology barbering
    "In the Beginning..." - Todd & Alli

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2020 62:45


    A conversation with 2 current barbering students, at New England School of Barbering in Penacook, NH. Talking about how they found themselves on this journey, the experiences they have had in an unprecedented time, and what they are eager to achieve moving forward.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/philofthebarber)

    talk growth conversation philosophy salon self improvement nh barber barbershop cosmetology barbering new england school
    The Artistry of Hair - Brady Adam

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2020 84:46


    A conversation with a haircutter that pushes the boundaries of the profession into the realm of pure artistry. His styles elicit a reaction from viewers, which is exactly what art is meant to do. Brady Adam is an artist, and hair is his canvas.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/philofthebarber)

    art talk growth conversation philosophy salon self improvement barber barbershop artistry cosmetology barbering
    "It was the Best of Times..." - Johnnie Stuart

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2020 62:56


    A conversation with a barber who started as an apprentice, and became a shop owner while working at a different shop. The interesting story of Johnnie Stuart!Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/philofthebarber)

    talk growth conversation philosophy salon self improvement barber barbershop cosmetology barbering
    Experience Abounds - Vinnie Baiocchetti

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2020 47:48


    A conversation with a veteran of the military, fire, and law enforcement communities, as well as a seasoned instructor in martial arts, who also happens to be a barber. Vinnie has many perspectives and wisdom to share with anyone who's willing to ask. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/philofthebarber)

    talk growth conversation philosophy salon self improvement barber barbershop cosmetology barbering
    603 to Cali - Corey Holt

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2020 63:03


    A conversation with Corey Holt, owner of Stay True Barbershop in Nashua, NH graduate of New England School of Barbering, Uppercut Deluxe Collective member, and current resident of Northern California. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/philofthebarber)

    conversation philosophy hair northern california salon self improvement nh barber barbershop haircut shop talk nashua cosmetology barbering new england school
    Law to Locks - John Magyar

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2020 61:18


    A conversation with John Magyar, Air Force and Law Enforcement veteran, and former owner of Faded Times Barbershop in Swanzey, NH. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/philofthebarber)

    talk growth conversation philosophy air force salon self improvement nh law enforcement barber barbershop cosmetology barbering

    Claim Philosophy of the Barber

    In order to claim this podcast we'll send an email to with a verification link. Simply click the link and you will be able to edit tags, request a refresh, and other features to take control of your podcast page!

    Claim Cancel