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05 25 2026 Second Cupo Podcast

Second Cup Podcast — Memorial Day Edition (05/25/2026) Today’s Second Cup Podcast comes with a moment of pause and gratitude. As summer weather finally settles in and the wet‑shaving world keeps buzzing with sales/new releases from PAA, Shave Nation, Sudsy Soapery, Razor Emporium, and more, we’re also taking time to honor the meaning of Memorial Day — a day set aside to remember the men and women who gave their lives in service to our country. So pour that second cup, settle in, and join me for a relaxed mix of conversation, community, coffee talk, and traditional wet‑shaving chatter, all wrapped in the quiet reflection this day deserves. It’s a gentle start to your Memorial Day, with appreciation for the freedoms we enjoy and the people who made the ultimate sacrifice to protect them.

05 25 2026 Monday Morning Mailbag Podcast

It’s time for another Monday Morning Mailbag — the Memorial Day edition for 05/25/2026. Grab a cup of coffee and settle in as we update you on new wet‑shaving gear, shaving tips, Refill comments, and other news from around the traditional shaving community.Today marks the unofficial start of summer here in the United States, but it’s also a solemn and meaningful holiday. We pause to remember and honor the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our nation and in defense of our freedom.Please take a moment today to remember those brave men and women.===Topics:00:00 Introduction05:16 Viewer Morning Shaving Tip09:01 Shave Den Visit13:09 Reminders14:53 Blizzard Battles and Texas Meetup16:50 Giveaway Updates20:00 Refill33:49 New Wet Shave Gear Intro34:00 Coop (A Doop)38:57 Soap Palooza Clip Joint42:47 Bialetti Moka Pot49:58 New Wet Shaving Gear Closing50:10 Questions & Comments Intro50:26 More Treet Testing53:24 Wet Shaving Journal55:44 Closing56:16 Last Laugh56:34 Double Take===Links to things discussed in today's show:The official Monday Morning Mailbag Coffee Mug: https://georgetoon-shaving.printify.me/product/16969962/george-monday-morning-mailbag-ceramic-mug-11oz-15oz===SpotPrints3D - Etsy - Official George Boom! Laather! Shaving Bowl: https://www.etsy.com/listing/4303731243/spot-print-x-mark-szorady-boom-lather===ShaveSplash | Aftershave & Shave Soap Reviews: https://www.shavesplash.com/===The Black Coffee Life: https://theblackcoffeelife.com/The Lockhorns: Someday We'll Look Back on This and Quickly Change the Subject Hardcover: https://amzn.to/44JnsIhThe Lockhorns 2026 Laugh-a-Day Calendar: https://amzn.to/4midV2e===The Great Mid-Atlantic Wet Shavers Meetup - 2026: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1280985507294124/Tobin Fetters: https://youtu.be/o57rqs4dWs4?si=2dPFk7kGj2joyYD0===SOMADA Alum Block: https://amzn.to/3NJFS7p===Col Mully - Mully Shaves: https://www.youtube.com/@UC2C_EqJab9eiPSUq2bc0c9g Mathew Lawrence: https://www.youtube.com/@lawrence1md===COOP (A Doop): https://phoenixshaving.com/collections/coop-collection?sca_ref=10734405.0I81yBfB5Dt===CLIP JOINT SHAVE SOAP: https://www.soappalooza.store/product/clip-joint===Bialetti Moka Pot: https://amzn.to/4va4TZuMoka Pots: https://amzn.to/4wScFJc===Personna Platinum GEM Double Edge Blade: https://amzn.to/4vEEAeL===INDYBRUSHWORX: https://www.etsy.com/shop/INDYBRUSHWORX===Chicago Grooming Montrose Beach: https://chicagogroomingco.com/collections/shaving-soap/products/montrose-beach-shaving-soapWet The Face Pink Grapefruit: https://www.wettheface.com/product-page/pink-grapefruit-shaving-soapTimeless Razor: https://timelessrazor.com/Treet Platinum: https://amzn.to/4tDfBWU===Ariana & Evans: Ariana & Evans: ⁠https://ariana-evans.myshopify.com/?ref=mark_szorady⁠===Phoenix Shaving: https://phoenixshaving.com?sca_ref=10734405.0I81yBfB5DtPhoenix Shaving Harvest Sun: https://phoenixshaving.com/collections/harvest-sun?sca_ref=10734405.0I81yBfB5DtPhoenix Shaving Irish Coffee: https://phoenixshaving.com/collections/baileys-irish-coffee?sca_ref=10734405.0I81yBfB5DtPhoenix Shaving Et Tu: https://phoenixshaving.com/collections/et-tu?sca_ref=10734405.0I81yBfB5Dt===I participate in the Amazon Affiliate program. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.My Amazon Product Page:www.amazon.com/shop/markszoradyVIKINGS BLADE The Chieftain Double Edge Safety Razor (Neutrally Aggressive): https://amzn.to/37wfHbN The Emperor Adjustable Safety Razor (Frosted Chrome): https://amzn.to/2XJha7M The Emperor Adjustable Safety Razor, MEIJI Edition: https://amzn.to/2PhVyfM The Godfather 'Stonehenge' Double Edge Safety Razor (Ultra Durable 304L Stainless Steel): https://amzn.to/2NSXMSu"30 degrees, a light touch, let the razor do all the work, gentlemen." TM

05 18 2026 Second Cup Podcast

It's time for another Second Cup. So, On today’s Second Cup, we’re finally feeling that first real wave of summer — warm mornings, bright skies, and the kind of weather that makes a fresh cup of coffee taste even better. We’re talking seasonal shifts, new arrivals in the wet‑shaving world, and a few standout releases from PAA, Barrister & Mann, and Razor Emporium. It’s a relaxed, catch‑your-breath conversation about gear, grooming, and good coffee — the perfect companion for your own second cup. Whether you’re here for the shave talk, the product chatter, or just the friendly company, settle in and enjoy the easy pace. Summer’s rolling in, the coffee’s hot, and there’s plenty to chat about.

05 18 2026 Monday Morning Mailbag

It’s 05‑18‑2026, and the Monday Morning Mailbag is back with another great start to your wet‑shaving week. We’ve got a brand‑new Shave Trip from John Newton, a terrific Shave Den Visit with Jim from Northfield, the latest Giveaway updates, fresh Refill comments, new wet‑shaving gear to explore, and some especially interesting Questions & Comments from the community. So pour a cup of coffee, settle in, and let’s kick off the week with some classic 3MB fun as we talk some wet shaving and a few other things.===Topics:00:00:00 Introduction00:04:18 Viewer Morning sjhaving tip00:09:11 Shave Den Visit00:13:14 Reminders00:14:58 Blizzard Battles and Texas Wet Shave Meetup Reminders00:16:55 Giveaway Updates00:19:27 Refill00:42:21 New Wet Shaving Gear Intro00:42:33 Yaqi Razor Stand00:44:53 Chicago Grooming Montrose Beach00:48:59 Wet The Face Pink Grapefruit00:52:22 New Wet Shaving Gear Closing00:52:34 Questions & Comments Intro00:52:49 Babe Ruth00:55:54 Maggard Meetup Timless Razor Winner00:58:04 Aaron Watson Brush Knot01:00:34 Gillette Razor Timeline01:01:31 Mitchell's Wool Fat01:04:04 Treet Platinum01:07:20 Closing01:07:51 Last Laugh01:08:09 Double TakeLinks to things discussed in today's show:The official Monday Morning Mailbag Coffee Mug: https://georgetoon-shaving.printify.me/product/16969962/george-monday-morning-mailbag-ceramic-mug-11oz-15oz===SpotPrints3D - Etsy - Official George Boom! Laather! Shaving Bowl: https://www.etsy.com/listing/4303731243/spot-print-x-mark-szorady-boom-lather===ShaveSplash | Aftershave & Shave Soap Reviews: https://www.shavesplash.com/===The Black Coffee Life: https://theblackcoffeelife.com/The Lockhorns: Someday We'll Look Back on This and Quickly Change the Subject Hardcover: https://amzn.to/44JnsIhThe Lockhorns 2026 Laugh-a-Day Calendar: https://amzn.to/4midV2e===The Artisan & Engineer Giveaway: https://youtu.be/iPN0_unGhH4?si=_FIo14QA6JYkO_tT======LARRY SHAVES: https://www.youtube.com/@LarryShavesBary Bedford - A Texan Shaves: https://www.youtube.com/@UCV06zYStdBaISCcEtEbEWYg SOMADA Alum Block: https://amzn.to/3NJFS7p===Personna Platinum GEM Double Edge Blade: https://amzn.to/4vEEAeL===INDYBRUSHWORX: https://www.etsy.com/shop/INDYBRUSHWORX===Yaqi Razor Stand: https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256812108613310.htmlChicago Grooming Montrose Beach: https://chicagogroomingco.com/collections/shaving-soap/products/montrose-beach-shaving-soapWet The Face Pink Grapefruit: https://www.wettheface.com/product-page/pink-grapefruit-shaving-soapTimeless Razor: https://timelessrazor.com/Maggard Razors Shaving Brush Knot 26mm Brown Synthetic: https://maggardrazors.com/collections/brushes-knots/products/maggard-razors-shaving-brush-knot-26mm-brown-syntheticEvolution of Gillette: https://youtu.be/MUM6MSt74fM?is=Fan_Xwc5tJK1-aZdTreet Platinum: https://amzn.to/4tDfBWU===Ariana & Evans: Ariana & Evans: ⁠https://ariana-evans.myshopify.com/?ref=mark_szorady⁠===Duc de Santal on Amazon: https://amzn.to/4u5snPg===Phoenix Shaving: https://phoenixshaving.com?sca_ref=10734405.0I81yBfB5DtPhoenix Shaving Harvest Sun: https://phoenixshaving.com/collections/harvest-sun?sca_ref=10734405.0I81yBfB5DtPhoenix Shaving Irish Coffee: https://phoenixshaving.com/collections/baileys-irish-coffee?sca_ref=10734405.0I81yBfB5DtPhoenix Shaving Et Tu: https://phoenixshaving.com/collections/et-tu?sca_ref=10734405.0I81yBfB5Dt===I participate in the Amazon Affiliate program. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.My Amazon Product Page:www.amazon.com/shop/markszoradyVIKINGS BLADE The Chieftain Double Edge Safety Razor : https://amzn.to/37wfHbN The Emperor Adjustable Safety Razor: https://amzn.to/2XJha7M The Emperor Adjustable Safety Razor, MEIJI Edition: https://amzn.to/2PhVyfM The Godfather 'Stonehenge: https://amzn.to/2NSXMSu"30 degrees, a light touch, let the razor do all the work, gentlemen." TM

05 11 2026 Second Cup Podcast

It's My 11, 2026 and it's time for another Second Cup! Grab a cup of coffee and let's talk a little more wet shaving!