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The Bearded Baldcast: A Wes Side Story

The Bearded Baldcast: A Wes Side Story is your weekly dose of unfiltered opinions, heartfelt reflections, and witty commentary from Wesley Drake—a bearded, bald host diving into the latest headlines, movies, music, Broadway, and politics. With humor, honesty, and heart.

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March 2, 2025

Beards, Bigfoot, and Billion-Dollar Theme Parks: Ranting About JD Vance, Oregon Adventures, and the Disney vs. Universal Showdown!

In this episode of The Bearded Baldcast , we kick things off with some exciting news—the launch of the brand-new website! Make sure to check it out, subscribe, and dive into The Bearded Blogcast , where I’ll be sharing even m...
Feb. 25, 2025

Books, Burgers, and Broadway: A Date Day

In this episode of The Bearded Baldcast: A Wes Side Story , I take you along for a date day with Eddie, packed with all my favorite (and least favorite) things. We start with my deep-rooted obsession with bookstores—specifica...
Feb. 23, 2025

The War on Our Minds: Violence, Patriotism, and the Power of Creation

In this episode of The Bearded Baldcast: A Wes Side Story , I’m getting real about how this constant exposure is eroding our mental health, how patriotism has been twisted into a game of dominance, and how masculinity has bee...
Feb. 19, 2025

Lead, Follow, or Get Out of the Way: The Truth About Leadership & Ownership

Leadership isn’t about titles. It’s not about power. It’s about earning respect, making tough decisions, and taking full ownership of your journey. In this episode of The Bearded Baldcast: A Wes Side Story , I break down what...
Feb. 17, 2025

Love, Lies & Rock Ballads: Valentine’s, The Halftime Show, and Kool-Aid Politics

This week on The Bearded Baldcast: A Wes Side Story , we’re covering a little bit of everything—just like a chaotic Valentine’s Day dinner where the restaurant overbooks and your steak comes out well-done. First, we talk abou...
Feb. 8, 2025

Abracadabra, VA Shakeups & Movie Mania: A Wickedly Good Time!

Hold onto your wigs and broomsticks, because this episode of The Bearded Baldcast: A Wes Side Story is packed with magic, mayhem, and some mildly dramatic opinions. First up, I dive into Lady Gaga’s latest single, "Abracadabr...

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March 4, 2025

Boldly Going: My Lifelong Obsession with Star Trek

Growing up, Star Trek wasn’t just a show I watched...it was a world I wanted to live in. It was a universe where humanity had moved beyond its petty divisions, where knowledge and curiosity were the driving forces of civilization, and …

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March 2, 2025

Living Like There’s No Tomorrow

Death is one of those things we all know is coming, yet most people spend their lives pretending it won’t happen. But I can’t ignore it. I’ve seen it up close, and I’ve carried the weight of knowing how quickly life can be ri…

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Feb. 26, 2025

A Lifetime of Musical Theater Obsession (and Diva Delusions)

Some kids grow up playing catch with their dad. I grew up watching The Sound of Music with my mom on the couch, probably wrapped in a blanket like some tiny, Broadway-obsessed burrito. Other kids had baseball practice—I had Julie Andrews showi…

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