Undefeated beer pong, a 30-step stair fall, and a 7-minute straight-razor edge-up.

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Alex Perez sits down with the crew to relive wild party stories before getting into how a rough childhood pushed him into reading, drawing, and eventually cutting hair at 15.

He breaks down what 28 years behind the chair taught him about dropping the ego, staying adaptable, and learning from anyone—no matter how new they are.

- Cambridge Street beer pong drama: the “death cup,” a bounced ball, and an almost-fight - His 23rd birthday party that was raging before he even got home from work - Danny’s blackout night: couch makeouts, passing out on the floor, and living-room projectile puke - The side story: a guest face-planted down 30 steps and was seriously hurt - Stag party chaos: strippers not getting tipped, plus “bumping” in the bathroom - Barber mindset: lose the ego, learn from anyone, and adapt to an ever-evolving industry - Speed record: a full haircut in 7 minutes with a straight-razor edge-up

00:00 Pedro vs.

Alex 04:02 Surprise Gift 05:56 Star Wars Takes 08:20 Cambridge Street Beer Pong 16:04 Birthday Party Chaos 20:32 Danny’s Blackout Night 28:22 The Side Story 32:49 Stag Party Stories 35:57 Trash Can Body Slam 38:08 Art Before Barbering 44:25 Ego, Criticism & Growth 50:17 Sponsor Break 51:42 Haircut Hot Takes 55:17 Bowl Cuts & Early Clients 57:56 The 7-Minute Haircut 59:43 How Barbering Chose Alex 1:02:25 Haircuts & Confidence 1:14:05 Cutting Hair on a Private Jet 1:24:34 Arctic Cuts & the First Shop 1:28:30 Work Ethic Changes Everything 1:33:08 Barbershop Culture 1:39:45 The Shop Newington 1:43:51 Beard Dye, Hair Fibers & Trends 1:49:45 Learning Cuts on the Fly 1:54:26 Blowouts, Tapers & Edgar Cuts 2:00:39 Haircuts Alex Never Wants Again 2:05:03 Success Outside the Comfort Zone 2:13:09 Puerto Rico & Culture Shock 2:18:50 Wrapping Up

Watch next: - New Year, Same Edge: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oO8SeA7D5go - Too Hot for the Mic - Nick Sahadi of Sahadi's Hotties: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BOsxlPgmBII

Playlists: - Echoes of the Past, Voices of the Future: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=04UfIpTrhrM&list=PLnT4dxZXfraUVoI6-KIHHDWg2pId9stm9 - Nocturnal Emissions - Live Streams: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kld-AH6m0QU&list=PLnT4dxZXfraWv6CBrUD_TwLrOnG1GkeUO

Guest: Alex Perez — Barber / Artist - Website: https://theshopnewington.com - Instagram: @faded.elite

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