Whiskey Tango Foxtrot with @mattyconrad

Whiskey Tango Foxtrot with @mattyconrad

Author: Matty Conrad Language: English Episodes: 31
You’ve probably heard of Matty Conrad, an international figure in men’s grooming who’s spent years on the road connecting with stylists and barbers everywhere. Whiskey Tango Foxtrot with @mattyconrad is where those connections come to life. This isn’t just a series of interviews; it’s a collection of conversations with the friends he’s made along the way, all of whom are leading voices in the arts, beauty, and fashion worlds. Each episode dives into the topics that actually matter to creative professionals today-the sometimes messy, often divisive, but always real discussions happening behind the chair and behind the scenes. You’ll hear genuine stories about building a career and a life, with practical advice that goes far beyond technique. Matty brings a relatable curiosity to every talk, whether he’s unpacking industry shifts or exploring what success really looks like. Tune in for a podcast that feels like pulling up a chair in a busy shop after hours, where the stories flow as freely as the ideas, and you always leave with something valuable.
Episodes
THE DHARMA OF A CREATIVE DIRECTOR with Matt Swinney [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 51:34
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…
TROPHY HUNTING with Steven Smart [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 49:09
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…
HONOUR THY BARBER with Frank Rimer [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:03:08
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 m…
A PHOENIX RISES with Hayden Cassidy [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 48:28
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 schol…
SMALL TOWN SKEPTIC TURNED SOCIAL MEDIA SUPERSTAR with Chris Jones [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:07:27
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…
RIDING THE WAVE with Ryan Cullen [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:02:38
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 th…
THE BIG GIVE BACK with Mark Bustos [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 53:43
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. Bu…
THE IDLE HANDS OF THE BACKSTAGE BARBER with Alex Levine [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:14:33
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.…
“THE MENSPIRE EMPIRE” with Charlie Gray [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 48:58
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 som…