The Longhairs Podcast | Let It Ride

After more than two years away, the Let It Ride Podcast is officially back.In this episode, we finally explain where we've been and why the podcast disappeared.What started as a conversation about old podcast memories quickly turned into an honest look at one of the toughest chapters in The Longhairs' history. We talk about:• Why the podcast went silent• What happened after The Great Cut• Business decisions that almost sank the company• The costly lessons from launching our expanded hair care line• Why we abandoned aluminum bottles and returned to PCR packaging• How we're rebuilding the business—and what comes nextWe also look back on some of our favorite moments from 136 episodes, the incredible guests we've had over the years, and why this new version of Let It Ride will be different moving forward.If you've been with us from the beginning—or you're just discovering The Longhairs—this is the episode that catches you up on everything.Welcome back.—🎙 Let It Ride PodcastSubscribe for behind-the-scenes conversations about building The Longhairs, entrepreneurship, marketing, product development, long hair, and everything in between.THE LONGHAIRSA community for guys with long hair, advocates, supporters and friends. We publish tips, advocate for hair equality, and celebrate men’s long manes with hair whips and high fives. https://thelonghairs.us/

Change is not just embraced around here, it's celebrated! In this episode we take a moment to reflect on an eventful start to 2024. From saying goodbye to our massive warehouse to the incredible success of The Great Cut, we've truly turned the page on an epic chapter.We're catching up in a new, rad location—thanks to the generous hospitality of our long-time friend and the legendary MC of The Great Cut Jefferson Jay. Who has opened his awesome studio garage for us to record. Tune in as we dive deep with El Moreno, discussing life, transformations, and his new short hair journey over the past few months.This episode of Let It Ride is brought to you by The Longhairs.

The highlights were grand, the setbacks nearly catastrophic, the success punctuated by Mayoral decree; but everyone wants to know…did we break the world record?This episode of Let It Ride is brought to you by The Longhairs.

2024 will mark a decade of unwavering confidence and determination to achieve with The Longhairs. We’re filled with gratitude for a journey that has been nothing short of epic. Between the milestones, camaraderie, community, and the raw moments of tenacity, there are too many to confine to a single post. That’s precisely why El Sicario, Elefante and El Moreno have revived the podcast mics, delving deep into lessons learned and glory to come.Join us as we unravel our reflections and aspirations, drawing lessons from a decade’s journey to inspire our strides into 2024 and beyond!***This episode of Let It Ride is brought to you by The Great Cut 2024, where The Longhairs will attempt another world-record charity hair donation for Children With Hair Loss. Learn more at thegreatcut.usThis episode of Let It Ride is brought to you by The Longhairs.

If you were at The Great Cut, you will recognize Alan Tran as the man with a full-body video apparatus hustling around filming and hammering coffee for about 14 hours. If you weren’t there you can thank Alan for capturing the powerful and emotional moments beautifully portrayed in episode 9 of our docuseries on The Great Cut, Record-Breaking Success.Alan was among the very last at the venue, a man who stayed until it was all over, and who since The Great Cut has dutifully grown a long, silky, perfectly straight, extremely well-cared-for rich dark mane, which he intends to donate in 2024. Just returned from France, Alan Tran was part of the team who created ‘WWII Vets Return to Normandy: An Emotional Journey 79 Years After D-Day.’The touching footage in this short film highlights the camaraderie among 43 veterans as they reunite on the hallowed grounds where they once fought side by side—many of them returning to Normandy for the first time in 79 years. You’ll hear about his desire to serve, the depth of his gratitude, and his remarkable experience filming The Greatest Generation, when you listen to Alan Tran on Let It Ride. What you'll hear about:Filming in Normandy and the local significance of D-Day. The last living veterans of The Greatest Generation.  A marathon day at The Great Cut.  His very particular hair care regimen. How much he’s donating in 2024.  This episode of Let It Ride is brought to you by The Longhairs.