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Podcast Episodes by Norman Farrar AKA The Beard Guy

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A podcast about everything in between

Norm dives deep into the lives of some of the most interesting people he knows, their ups, their downs and everything in between. Subscribe to the podcast to hear casual interviews the most influential entrepreneurs, artists, athletes and more from around the world.

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Latest Episodes

Jeff Nix

Jeff has an extensive history working in the NBA as both an assistant coach and GM. The only person to have had a working/coaching relationship with 5 of the top 10 winningest coaches in NBA history.
Jeff Nix

Episode 51

John Moser

John lets us know how he went from working with From Boyz II Men, to starting one of the most popular nightclubs in Philadelphia to speaking at the white house. 
John Moser

Episode 50

Alexandros Washburn

Matthew is a world renowned cellist and music educator. He's worked with the likes of Leonard Bernstein and has been featured on TedTalks!

Matthew Barley

Episode 49

Alexandros Washburn

We have the architect behind the new Penn Station – Alexandros Washburn. We get into the obstacles of pulling off a 25 year long project like this and the politics behind city planning. We learned a ton about the behind the scenes of what goes into a city like New York, you don’t want to miss this one!
Alexandros Washburn

Episode 48

Travis Cloer

We have Broadway star - Travis Cloer. Travis is known for his work in his role as Frankie Valley in the Broadway smash hit Jersey Boys.

Travis Cloer

Episode 47

Karan Nangia

On this episode we have Karan Nangia, best known for being the host of The NiceCast. We take this opportunity to talk to Karan about what happens behind the scenes on a podcast and how he handles heated topics (and audiences!).
Karan Nangia

Episode 46

Frankie Moreno

On this episode of I Know This Guy we have a Billboard Chart topping musician by the name of Frankie Moreno. We dig into what the music scene is like in Las Vegas, both pre and post COVID. He also lets us know how managed to land 30 songs in the Billboard Charts over the course of 2020!
Frankie Moreno

Episode 45

Joe Pistone and Leo Rossi

On this special episode of I Know This Guy we have Undercover FBI agent Joe Pistone and Hollywood Actor Leo Rossi. You’ve probably heard of some of Joe’s life stories depicted in the blockbuster movie ‘Donnie Brasco’. We get into Both Joe and Leo’s upbringing and how they managed to cross paths in the film industry along with some of Joe’s wild stories while under deep cover.
Joe Pistone & Leo Rossi

Episode 44

Jeff Bosley

Green Beret turned Actor Jeff Bosley. We touch on his method of acting and the political climate of Hollywood currently.
Jeff Bosley

Episode 43

Colin Grant

On this week’s episode we have BBC radio host and author Colin Grant. Colin digs into some of the stories that have come out in his novels and how he managed to find his way into writing. They also discuss the value of hypno-therapy and confronting the past.
Colin Grant

Episode 42

Julian Joseph

Julian is a world renowned Jazz Pianist, BBC Radio Host and runs the Julian Joseph Jazz Academy. We get into touring life with the Marsalis brothers and what it was like playing with some of the legends of Jazz. We also get into his role as a music educator in London and into how the music education methods of his academy stand apart from the rest.
Julian Joseph

Episode 41

Anthony Melchiorri

The man behind the hit show Hotel Impossible - Anthony Melchiorri. We get some insight what goes on behind the scenes during the production of a show of that caliber.

Anthony Melchiorri

Episode 40

Scott Mayo

a woodwind musician based in Los Angeles and has played as a sideman with such names as Beyonce and Mick Jagger, as a band leader of his own projects and producing the recordings of others. We also dig into the effect of COVID on the working musician.
Scott Mayo

Episode 39

Andre Norman

Founder of the Academy of Hope - Andre Norman. We dig into Andre's upbringing and focus on the programs that he's putting in place around the United States today and how's he managed to take on the task of changing countless lives.
Andre Norman

Episode 38

Michael Peterson

We discuss his atypical path to finding his way to the top of the CMT charts with “Drink, Swear, Steal & Lie”. We also touch on his tours through U.S. military bases across the globe and his future plans to break into a new unexpected emerging country music market.
Michael Peterson

Episode 37

David Taborn

David is a contemporary mixed media artist based in London, England. We touch on how he came to be a world renowned artist and how he weaves philosophy with is art, most notably that of Ludwig Wittgenstein.
David Taborn

Episode 36

Ian Thomson

Ian is an author based in the UK with an extensive career spanning decades. We touch on his research process and why he considered becoming a writer at all.

Ian Thomson

Episode 35

Dori Caymmi

Renowned arranger, composer and musician - Dori Caymmi. Dori Speaks to us about his early life and where he found his roots in music.
Dori Caymmi

Episode 34

Pemba Sherpa &
Dave McKean

On this special episode we have Dave McKean and Pemba Sherpa of Sherpa Chai and Sherpa’s Adventure Restaurant in Boulder, Colorado. Both Dave and Pemba weigh in on the restaurant industry during COVID and what it takes to persevere in times like these.
Pemba Sherpa & Dave McKean

Episode 33

Mariannita Luzzati

While being most well known for her paintings, she is also instrumental in creating social projects in Brazil. Cinemusica is a program where she brings a multimedia show to prisons in Brazil.
Mariannita Luzzati

Episode 32

Guy Constantini

On this episode of I Know This Guy we have the Vice President of Global Interactive Marketing for Skydance Media - Guy Costantini. Guy’s latest contribution to the VR world is the recently released and critically acclaimed “The Walking Dead: Saints & Sinners”.
Guy Constantini

Episode 31

Marcelo Bratke

World renowned concert pianist Marcelo Bratke. We discuss all of this and the struggles of overcoming impaired vision and much, much more. You don’t want to miss this one!
Marcelo Bratke

Episode 30

Nate Eckman

We discuss how he was able to take his experience studying the arts and apply it to modern day marketing in the E-Sports and apparel space. We touch on the importance of sticking to a life philosophy and how Nate strives to apply it to every project that he's involved with now.
Nate Eckman

Episode 29

Philip Yang

Philip Yang on the podcast. Philip is the founder of URBEM - a "do tank" for for urban change. We discuss some of the projects that URBEM has been involved in and what it means to build a "better city".
Philip Yang

Episode 28

John Davidson

Founder of Davidson Learning Company and former professional skateboarder John Davidson. John tells us how he went from touring across the US to transitioning into a new career in business.
John Davidson

Episode 27

Travis Steffen

Bob Heere, a Professor of the University of North Texas and head of the Sports Management Department.
Bob Heere

Episode 26

Travis Steffen

Travis is currently the CEO of Growflow, best selling author of Viral Hero and a serial entrepreneur. We dive into Travis' past and how he pivoted from a potential NFL career, to MMA fighting and found his way into the realm of entrepreneurship.
Travis Steffen

Episode 25

Matt Difebo

Matt has changed the ticket sales game for College Sports and has revolutionized the entire industry. Matt lets us know about his core values for creating and keeping a team together and how he followed through with what was once just a vision.
Matt Difebo

Episode 24

Larry Broughton

Larry is a former member of the U.S. Special Forces, a Hotelier and TV personality. We discuss how he overcame his battle with generational trauma to go on to lead a successful life and establish himself as one of the top voices in the hotel industry.

Larry Broughton

Episode 23

Jonathan Cronstedt

Jonathan Cronstedt AKA JCron. JCron is the president of Kajabi and is a passionate advocate for online learning. We discuss his unorthodox approach to finding mentors, the importance of stoicism in his life and some hard truths that he's had to face to be able to grow.
Jonathan Cronstedt

Episode 22

Barry Kates

Barry Kates, the president of Innovative Group. We touch on the hardships facing the events world and experiential marketing because of COVID-19 along with how his team managed to pivot to stay afloat.
Barry Kates

Episode 21

Todd Snively

Todd is an entrepreneur who is currently involved in shopify and online business. However, the journey that got him there involved a long battle in court with the U.S. government where ultimately, Todd had no choice but to face time in prison.
Todd Snively

Episode 20

Kevin King

Known as the 'King of Amazon', we go all the way back to Kevin's childhood businesses, a few wild (literally) stories from his time working with models, a run in with Michael Jordan and a dispute with the mob.
Kevin King

Episode 19

Elena Saris

Elena has made a name for herself as a public Defence Lawyer in Los Angeles over the last 30 years in and out of the courts. We discuss ideas for prison reform in the U.S. based on Elena's firsthand experience.
Elena Saris

Episode 18

Tomislav Cvitanusic

Toma is an Investigative Unit Supervisor, motivational speaker, coach, triathlete, mountaineer and climber. On top of all of this, we discuss the hardships of the Bosnian war, where Toma served for the duration of that conflict.

Tomislav Cvitanusic

Episode 17

Andrea Lake

Andrea has started 14 companies, including: StickerJunkie, Delinquent Distribution (which owned the sales rights for merch on Minecraft World of Warcraft, Call of Duty, and more), TEEacher, Quarantini, and Power Chick Mafia.

Andrea Lake

Episode 16

Anna Davidson

A Digital Success Coach - Today, she helps businesses and everyday individuals sell on Amazon. She has clients around the globe including; US, Canada, UK & Europe and Australia.
Anna Davidson

Episode 15

Ron MacDonald

Ronald Macdonald is the nephew of Dick and Mac Macdonald, the founders of Mcdonalds. Ron has been a major influence in early fast food & involved in the beginnings of the whole fast food industry.
Ron MacDonald

Episode 14

Jeff Sass

Jeff Sass is Chief Marketing Officer of .CLUB Domains and Paw.com and he is author of the book "Everything I Know about Business and Marketing, I Learned from THE TOXIC AVENGER."
Jeff Sass

Episode 13

Daniel Dimassa

Daniel Dimassa is most known as founder of the brands Die Epic and Live Epic. Lifetime adrenaline junkie and entrepreneur always seeking adventure and building online tribes.
Daniel Dimassa

Episode 12

Sylvia Stefanowicz

She worked at HSBC for 13 years before leaving to start her own business venture, Bilbette. Bilbette are a specialist lingerie brand, with over 30,000 bras alone.
Sylvia Stefanowicz

Episode 11

Lil Roberts

A serial entrepreneur with a passion for small business, she is known as an innovator with an enviable ability to foresee market trends.
Lil Roberts

Episode 10

Matthew Shedd

Growing up as a “Foreign Service brat,” I moved every two to three years, with African furniture, Asian art, and other artifacts in our home; all the while thinking I was normal and other kids were not.

Matthew Shedd

Episode 9

Frank Sell

Nearly twenty years ago I realized that my chosen career path wasn’t going to give me the results I wanted in life. It was at that point I had a choice to take what life handed me or Get Sh!t Done and take control.
Frank Sell

Episode 8

Izabela Hamilton

We have an inspiring conversation with Izabela Hamilton, CEO and Founder of Rankbell. We discuss how Izabela escaped from Romania and found a new life in the U.S.A. and her climb from house maid to CEO.

Izabela Hamilton

Episode 7

James Hill

James Hill is an award-winning Toronto-based pianist and composer. Most well-known for his work as keyboardist with the jazz and hiphop sensation Badbadnotgood.
James Hill

Episode 6

George Verdugo

Circumstances required that George Verdugo become an entrepreneur when he was still just a kid growing up on the mean streets of East Los Angeles.

George Verdugo

Episode 5

Melissa Simonson

Down to her last $30 and with her power turned off, Melissa started her entrepreneurial journey out of necessity.
Melissa Simonson

Episode 4

Colin Campbell

An internet pioneer since 1993, Mr. Campbell and partners, have built several internet companies which today have a market value of greater than 1 billion.

Colin Campbell

Episode 3

Shane Oglow

Shane has been selling online full time since 2013 when he started his first private label brand on amazon.com. He is now sought after and recognized as a leading thinker in the e-commerce space.

Shane Oglow

Episode 2

Wilfried Ligthart

Wilfried Ligthart is a Digital Blacksmith that specializes in driving external traffic. He is an expert in developing, engaging, and monetize digital communities.

Wilfried Ligthart

Episode 1

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