The Heart of A Villain

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A podcast covering The Bearded Villains Beard Club (a worldwide brotherhood of bearded men), its members, and amazing and life changing things they are doing both in the US and Worldwide. Hosted by BP from Bearded Villains of Northern Indiana

“BP”. Brian Phillips


    • Feb 8, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 1h AVG DURATION
    • 239 EPISODES

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    The Heart of A Villain podcast is an exceptional show that sheds light on the incredible work and camaraderie within the Bearded Villains community. Hosted by BP, this podcast brings together different chapters and allows listeners to learn about their individual journeys and charitable efforts. BP's voice is captivating and easy to listen to, making this podcast a true pleasure to tune into. This review will delve into the best aspects of The Heart of A Villain podcast, as well as any drawbacks it may have.

    One of the standout features of The Heart of A Villain podcast is its ability to showcase the core values and missions of the Bearded Villains. Listeners get an in-depth look at what brings these individuals together and motivates them to make positive contributions in their communities. Through interviews with members from various chapters, this podcast not only informs but also inspires others to get involved in acts of kindness and philanthropy. It serves as a testament to the great things that can be achieved when like-minded individuals come together for a common cause.

    Another commendable aspect of this podcast is BP's seamless storytelling abilities. He effortlessly takes listeners on a journey, sharing the backstory behind each chapter's charitable initiatives. This allows for a deeper understanding and appreciation for the efforts put forth by these Bearded Villains. BP's eloquence and affable demeanor make him an excellent host who keeps listeners engaged throughout each episode.

    While it is challenging to find any significant drawbacks to The Heart of A Villain podcast, one minor criticism could be that episodes may not be released frequently enough for eager listeners. However, it is crucial to remember that creating high-quality content takes time, especially when coordinating interviews with various chapter members from around the world. Although it may leave fans longing for more content between releases, quality should always take precedence over quantity.

    In conclusion, The Heart of A Villain podcast excels at showcasing the benevolent work carried out by the Bearded Villains community. BP's storytelling abilities and engaging hosting style make this podcast a must-listen for those interested in learning more about the Bearded Villains or looking for inspiration to make a positive impact in their own communities. While there may be small room for improvement on release frequency, it is clear that the dedication and passion behind this podcast are unparalleled. The Heart of A Villain is truly making a difference and spreading goodness, one episode at a time.

    (Note: This review has been generated by OpenAI's GPT-3 language model.)



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    Latest episodes from The Heart of A Villain

    Episode 240: Tor Did A Thing...

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2025 50:32


    In this episode, I speak with Tor, a brother from Norway who writes his own music, including a recent song about Bearded Villains. We also talk about his love of charity, and his own Beard Care Company!

    Episode 239: Its Groundhog Day! Its Groundhog Day! Its...

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2025 49:17


    In this episode, I get to share the talents of a brother in Norway who created a great song about BV, Also... it feels a lot like Groundhog Day over and over.... lets talk about it1

    Episode 238: Checking in with the Utah Villains and the Captain's Committee Getting Proactive

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2025 63:50


    Today I speak with Mike, the Co-Captain of the Utah Villains about what is going on in Utah and, he gives an update on how the Captain's Committee is being proactive toward the future!

    Episode 237: Changes Gonna Come: The Fluidity of BV and Need For Change.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2025 44:22


    Lets talk about it. BV is still in its infancy. Growth and change is necessary and inevitable. Accept it! and Embrace it!

    Episode 236: Happy New Year! Its The 2025 One Word Challenge

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2025 55:53


    It's BACK! The 2025 One Word Challenge! What word is going to drive you and inspire YOU in 2025?

    Episode 235: 12.13.2024 Crazy Episode About Christmas Gifts and Ideas

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2025 59:41


    You may just wanna skip this episode if only listening. LOL A "visual" episode talking about Christmas gifts and ideas.

    Episode 234: 12.7.2024: Let's Do Better. It's OK to disagree

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2025 38:04


    Its simple. Let's do better. Be better to each other.

    Episode 233: Thankful for...

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2024 61:10


    In this episode, I discuss thankfulness.... in many ways.

    Episode 232: Supporting Brothers

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2024 63:34


    After a couple of weeks off I'm back. As we start rounding into the end of 2024, its time for us to start PLANNING to support our brothers and chapters in 2025. Lets get attendance back up at our events!

    Episode 231: Wrestling for the Kids in Phoenix!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2024 58:29


    In this episode, I speak with Kurl, the Co-Captain from the Phoenix Villains about their upcoming All Villains Eve event.

    Episode 230: Ezra is Back in Northern Indiana! Just Ask Ed

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2024 101:28


    In this episode I speak with the Co-Captain of Northern Indiana about the upcoming Return of Ezra Crow and we also open up questions to BV Board Member Ed Sanner in an "Ask Ed" segment. Great questions from the viewers!

    Episode 229: Operating at 50%...

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2024 44:25


    In this episode.... well, BP is running at 50%. Covering a few different topics rather randomnly ... until the voice says no more...

    Episode 228: A Epic ECM Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2024 58:44


    In this episode I speak with Dennis, the PA East Captain, talking about the incredible event weekend that was ECM 2024!

    Episode 227: Perpetually Unfashionable...

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2024 60:23


    Episode 226: But What About You?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2024 39:11


    In this episode, I ask "But What About You?" How can YOU use YOUR voice to help promote a positive future for BV?

    Episode 225: Celebrating FIVE YEARS

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2024 78:44


    In this episode we take a short look back and glimpse to the future for BV while celebrating the first FIVE YEARS of The Heart of A Villain.

    Episode 224: An Englishman In My Basement...

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2024 61:45


    In this episode, I have Robb LIVE in the studio from BV London!

    Episode 223: Let's Talk About This All Year Long...Men's Mental Health Awareness

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2024 60:43


    In this episode, I re-approach the topic of Men's Mental Health. With the assistance of some posted videos from our brothers in BV London, we talk about the need to support our brothers all over.

    Episode 222: Beards In The Big Easy

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2024 69:10


    In this episode, I speak with the Captain of the Louisiana Villains, Morgan, about the the 2024 World Meet in The Big Easy.

    Episode 221: The. Dawg Days in North Georgia

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2024 57:36


    In this episode, I talk to Nate and Erich with the North Georgia Villains about the upcoming Dawg Days of Summer event.

    Episode 219: An All New Beards For Bucko!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2024 68:48


    In this episode, I speak with the Co-Captain of the Lakeshore Villains, Marz, about the upcoming, and NEW version of Beards For Bucko!

    Episode 218: Utah's West Coast Meet

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2024 58:56


    In this episode I take a quick look back at Knoxvillains 7 from last week, and we look ahead to the West Coast Meet hosted by the Utah Villains. The Utah Co-Captain Mike tells us all we need to know!

    Episode 217: Follow The Big Smoke To Villainfest!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2024 57:27


    In this episode, I speak with the Charity Officer for the Big Smoke Villains in London, Lloydy, about his BV journey and this year's Villainfest.

    Episode 216: This is the NEW Knoxvillains!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2024 71:39


    In this episode, I speak with Jason, Captain of the Smoky Mountain Villains about the upcoming, new and improved, Knoxvillians!

    Episode 215: BV Wales, Beardiff, & An Icy Bath

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2024 68:55


    In this episode, I speak with Andy from BV Wales about the chapter, their annual event Beardiff, and I also speak with Dan (Moose) about his icy bath for charity.

    Episode 214: Monkey's "Jammin" Old School

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2024 63:10


    In this episode, I speak with Ivan from the BV Northern Monkeys about everything that was Monkeyjam 2024!

    Episode 213: I'm Tired Boss... We Are In This Together

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2024 42:18


    Some stuff has popped off in the last few days in the "BV" world. Now, more than ever it is crucial that we remember why we do this, and stay respectful toward out brothers.

    Episode 212: The Beardo de Mayo in Ohio 2024...A Look Ahead

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2024 51:29


    In this episode, I speak with Captain of BV Ohio, Jesse, about the upcoming event, Beardo de Mayo.

    Episode 211: April Showers Bring...

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2024 51:30


    Topics of the day, and we honor our brother Travis from BV Idaho.

    Episode 210: Remembering Frankie and Focusing On What Matters

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2024 77:09


    In this episode we remember an incredible brother gone too soon, and then talk about what really matters... the brotherhood.

    Episode 209: Where Are We Going?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2024 54:47


    In this episode, we once again celebrate the charity efforts of several of our chapters. I also share answers given to me when I asked brothers online "What Brought You to BV?" From there we ask....Where are we going?

    Episode 208: Where Will We Be In....

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2024 70:18


    Another episode that took a turn.... with an idea from Robb in the comments during the LIVESTREAM, I ponder the future....

    Episode 207: Let's Get "Dapper" in Chattanooga!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2024 67:17


    In this episode, we acknowledge several chapters for their charity merch and good work, and also speak with Buddy and Puzzle from the Chattanooga Villains about their 2nd Anniversary event weekend on March 22-23, and their "Villains Dapper Night Out"!

    Episode 206: Hard Question...Many Answers: Where Did Everyone Go?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2024 74:45


    In this episode I am asking.... Where has everyone gone? Why is attendance seemingly down at all events?

    Episode 205: It's LEAP DAY!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2024 33:44


    Celebrating Leap day and the charity works of chapters around the world.

    Episode 204: NashVegas 8!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2024 61:45


    In this episode, I speak with Danner from the Three Star Villains about the upcoming NashVegas 8. I also bring back a fun segment to share some great news on chapters around the globe including England, the US and Peru!

    Episode 203: Positivity...Focus on the Future

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2024 54:33


    On this groundhog day episode, i focus on staying positive and focusing on positive vibes for the future!

    Episode 202: Randomness and Supporting Other Clubs!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2024 41:32


    Just an episode of randomness and talk about supporting other clubs... go check out thebeardcalendar.com!

    Episode 201: When Life Punches Your Gut To Remind You...LIVE...and Capture Memories

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2024 58:49


    In this episode, I explore and explain how life gut punched me into a memory this past week. I also talk about the importance of not photographing mere moments...rather documenting a moment that accompanies a memory.

    Episode 200: Welcome to 2024! Lets talk the One Word Challenge!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2024 62:53


    In this episode, we say goodbye to another brother, and celebrate 200 episodes and a new year! We also talk about the 2024 One Word Challenge!

    Episode 199: Celebrating The "Wins", The Successes, and Victories of 2023!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 30, 2023 74:12


    In this episode, we look back on 2023, and talk about some of the "wins", the successes, and victories our brothers have had in this last year. Looking to leave the year on a positive note!

    Episode 198: A Bear, Some Lights, and Jingle Beards

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 30, 2023 50:06


    In this episode, I speak with Bear, from BV Northern Virginia about their annual event event Jingle Beards. Come soak in some of the Christmas spirit and joy this man has!

    Episode 197: So, These Two Blokes From England...

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 30, 2023 51:53


    In this episode, I speak with Robb and Danny from BV London about their time here in the US. So much fun!

    Episode 196: Return of Ezra Crow 2023

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2023 60:31


    In this episode, I speak with my co-captain, Ed, from BV Northern Indiana talking about this weekend's Return of Ezra Crow event in Northern Indiana.

    Episode 195: Wrestling With Phoenix at All Villains Eve

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2023 67:30


    In this episode, I speak with Kurl, Lt from the Phoenix Villains about their upcoming All Villains Eve! This is a super unique event that stands out among other events.

    Episode 194: Queen City Hosts ECM!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2023 63:55


    In this episode I speak with Jesse from the Queen City Villains about their hosting the East Coast Meet!

    Episode 193: Patches...The Good, Bad, and Ugly

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2023 48:02


    In this episode, we discuss the good bad and ugly of patches. Are there too many? What purpose do they serve? Are the BV Merch/Trading/Sales rooms hurting chapter sales?

    Episode 192: Battleborne Killer 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2023 61:44


    In this episode, I speak with the Kevin, the Charity Officer for the Bearded Villains Pennsylvania East Chapter about their upcoming event the Battleborne Killer Beard Competition 2. A great event benefitting an incredible organization.

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    Episode 191: A Battle For Hope in Southern Indiana

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2023 63:30


    Episode 190: BEARD-A-NOOGA in Chattanooga!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2023 55:05


    In this episode, I speak with Buddy, Co-Captain from Chatanooga Villains talking about their upcoming BEARD-A-NOOGA event.

    Episode 189: Are We Doing Enough? Who Are We?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2023 50:36


    In this episode, what I call a "choose your own adventure" episode, I ask the questions about who 'we" are, and if we are doing enough to show the world who BV is.

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