About this podcast
Mr. Taper's Barber Life is a podcast about barber culture through the eyes of an OG Master Barber and Barber Instructor. Mr. Taper has been a licensed Master Barber since 1995 an has worked in Virginia, Washington, DC, Maryland, New York,, Los Angeles and Atlanta.
Episodes
The newest 20 of 67 episodes
- Why Great Barbers Keep Leaving Barbershops for Suites (The Truth Nobody Talks About) · 36 min · Season 4 Episode 5Send us Fan Mail Barber suites are everywhere, and more experienced barbers are making the move. But is it really the best decision for everyone? In this episode of Mr. Taper’s…
- Owning Multiple Barbershops Taught Me This… Social Media Got It Wrong! · 45 min · Season 4 Episode 4Send us Fan Mail Social media makes barbershop success look effortless—luxury suites, packed chairs, and viral fame—but behind the scenes, the reality is far less glamorous. If…
- Larry's Barber College has the BEST fades/My First 2 barbershop Experiences · 42 min · Season 4 Episode 3Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Mr. Taper’s Barber Life, I talk about watching videos from Larry’s Barber College on YouTube and why I was impressed with the fades I saw. The…
- From the chair to the classroom: How opening a barber school changed my life! · 30 min · Season 4 Episode 2Send us Fan Mail In this first episode of the year, I break down my journey from working behind the chair to opening a barber school in just 9 months. I talk about the real…
- Barber battle dynamics & walk in procedures… · 36 min · Season 4 Episode 1Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Mr. Taper’s Barber Life, we take a hard look at modern barber battles and how the spotlight has shifted. We talk about how glamour, makeup…
- Legend behind the Chair: Barber to the Stars- Houston's Nick Howard · 48 min · Season 3 Episode 15Send us Fan Mail In this powerhouse episode of Mr.Taper's Barber Life, we sit down with one of the iconic voices in the barbering game: Mr. Barber To The Stars, Nick Howard. In…
- Tapers Talk:Faith, Fades, and Community Service-Eric Green & Good News Barbershop · 45 min · Season 3 Episode 14Send us Fan Mail Mr. Taper’s Barber Life presents… In this episode of Mr. Taper’s Barber Life, we spotlight Eric Green — a master barber, man of faith, and pillar of the Clayton…
- Tapers Talk: Groom City’s Celebrity Barber Life · 49 min · Season 3 Episode 13Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we sit down with Tayari “Groom City” Edwards, the award-winning master barber and owner of Groom City Barbershop in Pomona, CA. With over 5…
- BYRD TALK: Exam Hustle,Haircuts, and Hundreds · 34 min · Season 3 Episode 12Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we chop it up with Byrd as he gets ready to take his barber license exam. We talk about the real grind—balancing book work with clipper work…
- LEGEND BEHIND THE CHAIR-Denny Mo: Legacy & Leadership from Harlem’s Superstar Barber · 51 min · Season 3 Episode 11Send us Fan Mail In this powerful episode, we sit down with legendary barber and community leader Denny Moe, owner of the iconic Denny Moe’s Superstar Barbershop in Harlem. With…
- Legends Behind the Chair: Qaadir The Barber – Philly’s Celebrity Barber, Bigen Platform Artist & Barbershop Mogul · 25 min · Season 3 Episode 10Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Mr. Taper’s Barber Life Podcast, we sit down with Qaadir The Barber, a master of the game straight out of Philly! From cutting celebrities to…
- “Cutting Edge: Harold Cleveland (@h3dimensions) on Advanced Barber Classes & Innovative Products” · 48 min · Season 3 Episode 9Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Mr. Taper’s Barber Life, we sit down with Harold Cleveland, better known as @h3dimensions, a top-tier barber, educator, and entrepreneur…
- LEGENDS BEHIND THE CHAIR: Beyond the Fade: Kenny Duncan Talks Barbering, Giving Back, & Andis Clippers · 47 min · Season 3 Episode 8Send us Fan Mail In this exclusive episode of Mr. Taper’s Barber Life, (Legends Behind The Chair) we sit down with Kenny Duncan, a master barber, educator, and the North American…
- “Leveling Up: Money, Master Barbers & Must-Attend Shows” · 33 min · Season 3 Episode 7Send us Fan Mail Podcast Episode: “A Week in Barbering by Mr. Taper” 🎙️ Mr. Taper’s Barber Life In this episode, Mr. Taper reflects on a major milestone—making the most money…
- Barbershop Mixtape: 80’s/90s Throwbacks Pt. 2 · 1 h 4 min · Season 3 Episode 6Send us Fan Mail Craig Cutstar Presents: The Barbershop Mixtape – 80s/90s Throwbacks 🎶✂️🔥 Step into the golden era of music with Craig Cutstar’s latest drop—The Barbershop…
- Barbershop Mixtape: 80’s/90s Throwbacks Pt. 1 · 1 h 11 min · Season 3 Episode 5Send us Fan Mail Step into the shop and take a trip back to the 80s and 90s, when hip-hop was raw, real, and ruled the streets. This mixtape-style episode is packed with boom-bap…
- Legends behind the Chair: Kriste Faulkner’s Barbering Expertise & her fun ride with Wahl Clippers. · 40 min · Season 3 Episode 4Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Mr. Taper’s Barber Life, we sit down with the legendary Kriste Faulkner. She’s a barber OG in the barber game with over 25 years of…
- Barbershop Mixtape: Soulful Motions- A Deep House Journey · 1 h 5 min · Season 3 Episode 3Send us Fan Mail Step into the groove with Soulful Motions, a deep house mix crafted for the true heads—those who vibe to the classic house sounds of NY, NJ, DC, Detroit, and…
- Legend behind the chair: Mastering the game with Al's Millions: Barbering, Business & Beyond · 1 h 19 min · Season 3 Episode 2Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Mr. Taper's BArber Live, we sit down with Al's Millions-a master barber, shop owner, product designer, barber instructor, You Tube Influencer…
- Tpob Play review/ Top 5 Barber shows of 2025 · 25 min · Season 3 Episode 1Send us Fan Mail Mr. Taper talks about the incredible TPOB Play and gives his insight on the top 5 Barber shows of 2025. Support the show @BarbersOnlyMagazine (IG)…
