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Lettin It Ride With El Barbudo

By El Moreno2 min read
Lettin It Ride With El Barbudo

Back Flippin and Hair Whippin

In Episode 30 our guest is Alec McKee, better known around these parts as El Barbudo: the bearded man.

He’s been a guest contributor on The Longhairs three times at the date of this recording, including such smash hits as:

with a fourth guest post dropping imminently.

Alec is a competitive gymnastics team coach in Charlottesville, VA, where he graduated from the University of Virginia, a burly beardsman and a devoted longhair blessed with the flow.

Not only that, but he’s a talented writer who’s carved a niche for himself as a content contributor here at The Longhairs. We’re so stoked to have him writing for us we had to bring him on the show to dive a little deeper on that beard and mane.

What you'll hear about:

  • Creating content for The Longhairs
  • Gymnastics and coaching
  • Proper beard and hair care
  • A sneak preview into El Barbudo’s next guest post

Listen to the Bearded Man

He’s a creator. He’s a beardsman. He’s part of the team. He’s El Barbudo, and he’s on Let It Ride. Listen to Alec McKee on The Longhairs Podcast.



This Episode of Let It Ride is sponsored by Hair Ties For Guys, the finest hair ties in the world. Stop buying inferior hair ties from the women’s hair care aisle: tie up your mane with
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Connect With El Barbudo

El Barbudo (aka Alec McKee) is a recent University of Virginia graduate living in Charlottesville, Virginia. Alec works as a gymnastics competitive team coach and recreational instructor. He’s been lettin’ it ride since February, 2016. Follow him in Instagram at @mckee_alec.
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El Moreno

El Moreno is the Co-Founder & President of The Longhairs. Since embracing his mane in 2012, he has authored over 140 insightful articles and featured in numerous videos and podcasts, becoming a pivotal voice in the long hair community. He shaved his head and donated all his hair at The Great Cut in 2019 and again in 2024. Beyond his flowing locks, El Moreno is a devoted husband and father with a passion for adventure with his loved ones.