Join us for an unforgettable conversation with Ray Houston, the reigning beard champion whose facial hair has taken the competitive grooming world by storm. From his meticulously sculpted freestyle mustache to his award-winning full beard, Ray shares the secrets behind his journey from casual facial hair enthusiast to international competition winner. In this episode, we dive deep into the fascinating world of competitive beard growing, exploring everything from Ray's daily grooming routine to the intense preparation before major championships. Learn about the unexpected challenges of maintaining championship-caliber facial hair, the camaraderie within the competitive beard community, and how Ray's distinctive mustache has become his trademark in both his professional and personal life. Whether you're a facial hair aficionado or simply curious about this unique subculture, you won't want to miss this engaging discussion with one of the most charismatic figures in competitive facial hair grooming. In our "Last Drop" Segment, Ben shares a story about a one man act.....involving one snare drum... Visit our new Mustaches and Coffee official merch online store! https://mustachesandcoffeepodcast.printify.me/products #rayhoustonmustache #rayhoustonhandlebar #mustaches #beard #beardcare #mustache #bestbeard #awardwinning #mustachecompetition #viralbeard #funmustache #mustacheeducation #mustachecare #mustachesandcoffee #podcast #interview Find us on: Facebook: ⁠ / mustachesandcoffeepodcast⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠ / mustachesandcoffeepodcast ⁠ X: ⁠⁠https://x.com/Stacheandjoe?t=YOL5MXtP... Tiktok: ⁠⁠ / mustachescoffeepodcast ⁠ YouTube: ⁠ / @mustachesandcoffee