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The Beard WinnerWhere Does Time Go?The remainder of Fall and the Holidays passed by so swiftly, it makes it hard to not have your head spinning by the time confetti canons and fireworks go off accompanied by Happy New Year. We cannot slow things down. We do our best to enjoy and savor the moments. Life just has a way of moving forward at its own clip. Whimsical with how long it is perceived to pass by. It can drag when waiting, but gone in an instant when reflecting upon it. In this episode...
2026-01-1929 min
The Beard WinnerDon't Let Spooky Season Scare Away GrowthSummer is behind us and fall is fully here—leaves are turning, crops are cut, and spooky season is in full swing. In this episode, I reflect on how the changing seasons can mirror our own opportunities for growth. While it’s tempting to settle into comfort and cozy routines, this time of year can also serve as a powerful reminder: change is always on the horizon.Do we get comfortable and coast? Sure—if that’s what we truly need. But if we feel the itch to grow, reflect, or shift direction, now is the t...
2025-10-2423 min
The Beard WinnerSmall Changes to Transform Your LifeIn this episode of the Beard Winner Podcast, we reflect on the end of summer and explore simple ways to improve your life, relationships, and daily interactions. Inspired by Dale Carnegie’s timeless principles, discover one actionable change that can create a big impact.
2025-08-2024 min
The Beard WinnerThe Fire Inside Our HeartsIn this heartfelt pre–Fourth of July episode, I pick up where Homage to the Memories left off—shifting from quiet remembrance to fireworks, fire pits, and fleeting moments of celebration.'I talk about making the most of June—traveling to Decorah, Iowa with my girlfriend, grilling out, sitting around the fire, and soaking in the early summer before it slips away. The Fourth always feels like a peak... and a turning point. It’s a moment of joy, but also a reminder that seasons shift quickly.I reflect...
2025-06-3018 min
The Beard WinnerA Homage to the MemoriesIn this reflective episode of The Beard Winner Podcast, Darin takes a heartfelt pause to honor the moments, memories, and milestones that shape us. From celebrating the quiet strength of mothers, to honoring the legacy of those no longer with us on Memorial Day, to reflecting on fatherhood in all its forms — this episode is a slow, steady walk through the emotional beats of late spring and early summer.With Father’s Day approaching and America’s birthday on the horizon, Darin explores what it means to remember, to feel, and to grow. This isn’t...
2025-06-0920 min
The Beard WinnerTurn the Page, Burn the ExcusesIn this episode of The Beard Winner, I return to the mic after some time away to catch you up on what’s been going on—and how focusing on mental health helped me navigate some of the toughest times of my life. I talk candidly about adversity, resilience, and the importance of letting your story fuel your growth instead of define your limits.You'll also hear about what’s coming next: thoughts on the state of the craft beer industry (and a possible future guest), upcoming goalsfor 2025–2026, and a renewed commitment to action over int...
2025-05-0526 min
The Beard WinnerPrioritizing Mental HealthMental health is a topic focus on throughout the year. November is dedicated to raising awareness of health issues affecting men, such as mental health and suicide prevention, prostate cancer and testicular cancer.In this episode I get vulnerable and share how I have navigated recent life events that had an adverse impact on my mental health. Did I go down a road of participating in activities adversely impacting my mental health, or did I find healthy ways to cope? Tune in to find out.As always, please do...
2024-11-2021 min
The Beard WinnerIs Craft Beer Dead?If you are into craft beer you are no stranger to the fact it was on an upswing. What seems like yesterday grocers, local bottle shops, and liquor stores carried a few offerings. Now they are stocked to the gills with endless varieties from local to nationally crafted brews. How long could craft beer be on an upswing? Everything that goes up must come down, right? Tune in to find out if craft beer is in fact dead.
2024-09-1628 min
The Beard WinnerThe RebootAfter two plus years, I decided it was finally time to reboot this podcast. In this episode I catch you up on what has happened over the past two years while outlining where the show is headed in upcoming episodes.
2024-08-2719 min
The Beard WinnerPush Forward & Hit Record w/ Ken the Content CoachHave you ever wanted to create content and wondered what goes into it? Has content creation been a goal of yours and need some inspiration to get started? Well, if you answered yes to either of those questions this episode is for you! Today I sat don with Ken the Content Coach for a healthy dost of inspiration and positivity. Ken is an experienced content creator and coach who has, and continues, to help creators push through roadblocks haling them from achieving goals. Tune in to learn more about Ken, gear needed for content creation, and as well as...
2022-02-0547 minThe Beard WinnerBeards & Craft BeerWelcome to Season 2! We made it! Thank you so much for your continued support. Follow me on Instagram Today!In this episode I do not leave ya hanging and provide an update on the booster/seventh Ketamine Treatment for Anxiety and Depression!The main topics of this episode:Mental HealthBeard Care Companies & the Bearded Community Beer Share at the Casual Pint in Omaha, NEBeard Content Creators & YouTube Channels I recommend:Dan C Bearded Health Bearded with J KruzFerocious Beard CompanyBeard AmbitionsCopper Johns...
2022-01-2549 minThe Beard WinnerOut With the Old & In With the NewThis is the final episode of Season 1! Can you believe it? 2022 is going to be an AMAZING Year and we are getting back to a regular cadence for the podcast. Tune in to find out what is coming next for the Beard Winner Podcast in the new year.2021 Christmas Lights Display Link to VideoFollow me on Instagram Today!
2021-12-3029 minThe Beard WinnerAfterglowSix Ketamine treatments can be life changing, but you are still responsible to make changes in your life. It is a wonderful tool, but not an end all be all for anxiety and depression. In this episode I recap where things are after the course of the infusions and the 4th of July holiday.
Link to Fireworks Show: https://youtu.be/AYTiKhJ8ARA
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2021-07-1123 minThe Beard WinnerThree Rounds InAs promised I got you another episode of the Beard Winner Podcast in less than five months! I have gone through my first three Ketamine Infusions and man has it been a wild ride. It is unreal and utterly strange to not have the unwelcomed passengers going by the name of Anxiety and Depression. Kicking their asses for once feels so darned good.
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2021-06-0635 minThe Beard WinnerLong Time ComingSitting down and recording this has been a long time coming. In this episode my filter is removed and I bring you up to speed to where I am today, how I got here, and what is next. There are plenty of options to live a good, happy, and productive life, but finding the path to said life is easier said than done. Soon I embark on a journey to learn more about myself and hopefully change some pathways in my brain for the better. May this episode be a marker to look back upon in six months to...
2021-05-2031 minThe Beard WinnerCrafted BeardDid the Beard Winner come to an end with 2020? Hell no! I am back with a new direction and I want to hear from you all. If you are interesting, can think critically, not full of hate, and can have civil discourse I would love to have you on an upcoming podcast. We will have guests again eventually, but I kept it real once again in a shorter solo episode. The beard game is strong and I have no plans of cutting it off.
Head to the BeardWinner Instagram for updates on the beard and see the...
2021-01-1420 minThe Beard WinnerLove & LearnMy apologies it has taken me a month to get you all an episode. I wanted to check in with you all so you knew the mic was not silenced or off. This episode is another raw solo one where I talk about the direction of the podcast, learning during these times in isolation, loving more than ever, and of course the over 30,000 LED Christmas Lights we hung to make the year a little brighter for our community.
As promised here is a link to our lights on Facebook for you all to enjoy virtually i...
2020-12-0416 minThe Beard WinnerFrom the HeartA short and heartfelt episode I recorded after a rough day, but still finding a way to stay hopeful and grateful. Please stay safe out there and spread some love.
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2020-11-0512 minThe Beard WinnerLiving in Wildlife Paradise w/ Jeff PedersenIt has been a long time coming and I really wanted to thank you all for waiting for this photography centric episode with my good friend Jeff Pedersen from Red Cliffs Photography who is joining us from his new location that is much cooler than living outside of Zion National Park in Utah. Tune in to find out where Jeff has chosen his new playground for creating breathtaking landscape and wildlife photography. If you are on the edge and wanting to dip your toes into wildlife photography and hear some fun stories about run-ins at some US National Parks...
2020-10-1843 minThe Beard WinnerRocky Mountain AdventureThank you all for sticking with me! I have very good news! My Dad and I are headed back to Colorado to see some Fall Color. I also have some awesome news to share with you all, but you have to turn into find out more! This episode is another solo episode where I talk about our upcoming trip to Colorado to see the Aspens and connect with nature. The next episode should feature a guest and I would love to hear from who you would like to learn from on the show? We miss 100% of the shots we...
2020-09-2122 minThe Beard WinnerChange Your SceneryThank you for your patience waiting for this episode to drop. I just got back from Colorado not too long ago and have been trying to bounce back from feeling a bit under the weather. This episode talks about my recent adventure to Colorado with my father and the importance of getting out of the house and unplugging. We all need to recharge our internal batteries and what better way to do it than visit mountains, the ocean, or a large body of water. Things have changed when traveling and I discuss about how hotels are now a little...
2020-09-1124 minThe Beard WinnerSpirits Behind the Pursuit w/ Kenny ColemanThis episode features a pioneer in the podcasting and blogging side of the Bourbon Industry. Yes, there are other bourbon podcasts out there, but Kenny and Ryan from The Bourbon Pursuit Podcast really caught my attention when I was hunting for bourbon back in 2016.
In this installment of the podcast I am fortunate enough to sit down with Kenny Coleman and discuss how his podcast came into being the entertaining and informative must listen to on any bourbon enthusiasts lists. Tune in to find out how Kenny and his business partner and friend Ryan have taken it...
2020-08-2744 minThe Beard WinnerA Careful Dance with AlcoholThis episode is a look into my dealings with alcohol and the approach I have to take with it moving forward. I provide some background on how I got into Craft Beer and chasing Bourbon a few years ago. To be clear I am transparent and vulnerable in this episode because I do not want to stifle anyone's progress with staying dry if needed. We have some more guest episodes coming up after this one, but until then I wish you all a safe and happy two weeks!
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2020-08-1323 minThe Beard WinnerStart Ugly Start Now w/ David duCheminI sure hope the past two weeks have flown by for you all because I have been really excited for this episode with the one and only David duChemin who is an exceptionally well-known Photographer and Author. David sits down and does what he always does. He inspires! Please tune into this episode to learn more about creativity, photography, and maybe see things a little differently.
Please Check out David's newest book Start Ugly, which we discuss in this Episode of the Beard Winner podcast! If you are looking for that nudge to even get started please...
2020-07-3038 minThe Beard WinnerReaching New Heights w/ Alex AistropeReady for another dose of the Beard Winner podcast? Ready or not here we come! Today I sit down with an old friend who conquers 14,000 foot (426 meter) mountains with a goal of summiting all the fourteeners in Colorado! My guest is Alex Aistrope who is the embodiment of "motivation" and "inspiration." Mountains are not the only thing he kicks butt and takes names at. He also tells amazing stories through his photography and videography. Please tune in and realize anything is possible!
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2020-07-1630 minThe Beard WinnerExcitement In the AirThis episode is published early and was supposed to air on July 2, 2020 when I will be working on a fireworks show with friends. Yes, will have video footage if everything goes according to plan!
This is a solo episode I reflect on the excitement we had as kiddos at the beginning of the summer vacation. Anything felt truly possible! My WWII Veteran Great Uncle Turns 100. His positivity should give us all hope.
Next we look back at Episode 2 and then look forward our upcoming Interview with a good buddy of mine!
Lastly, I...
2020-06-2823 minThe Beard WinnerExploring Creative Options w/ Alyce BenderThank you for your Overwhelming Support and Feedback on Episode 1. As always please connect with me for Show/Guest Ideas. Today's Episode features Alyce Bender from A Bender Photography. I sit down with Bender to discuss making the leap into professional photography, traveling around the US to capture images, how COVID-19 has impacted her ability to travel, and what the future looks like as the US and the World Slowly Open Up.
Please check out Alyce's beautiful work via the links below. It has been an honor to get to know her over the years and watch...
2020-06-1832 minThe Beard WinnerWhy the Beard?This is the very first episode of the Beard Winner Podcast. It has been a goal of mine to get this off the ground. Please reach out to me via email or social media for feedback, show suggestions, or to connect with me.
Today's episode I introduce myself and set the foundation for the podcast and community I want to create. Please share this podcast with a friend and rate it in the Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcast fix!
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2020-06-0414 min
Bourbon PursuitBeing New to Bourbon: Exploration and the Chase with Darin MellorMany seasoned bourbon drinkers know all too well the climate of things, but rarely ever stop to think how newcomers to this hobby view it. This episode takes an outside look in from experimenting with high rye, low rye, and wheated bourbons as well as a look into how our guest views allocated items. Darin Mellor, a spirits enthusiast, has been on the beer and tequila chase in the past and recently got into bourbon. Learn about his journey into the crazy hobby that can be very frustrating at times.Show Notes:
What first attracted you...
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Photo Taco PodcastTetheringDarin Mellor outlines 4 setups for tethering along with the pros and cons of each one.
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2015-11-2600 min
Photo Taco PodcastTetheringDarin Mellor outlines 4 setups for tethering along with the pros and cons of each one.
2015-11-2609 min