Few figures in modern medicine have generated as much controversy as Dr. Andrew Wakefield.A former physician and researcher who published more than 150 scientific papers, Wakefield lost his career, fellowships, and medical license while pursuing questions surrounding childhood vaccines, intestinal inflammation, and neurological injury in children.In this episode, Wakefield shares how parents first brought him stories they believed no one was willing to hear, what happened when his research collided with powerful institutions, and how he went from physician to filmmaker and author after years of public scrutiny and professional consequences.We discuss autism, chronic illness, scientific dissent, censorship, media narratives, pharmaceutical liability, public trust, and the responsibilities that come with asking difficult questions. We also discuss his upcoming novel The Bequest(releasing June 26, 2026), and the deeply personal question that helped inspire it: what happens to children with autism when their parents are gone?Whether you agree with him, disagree with him, or simply want to understand one of the most polarizing figures in modern medicine, this conversation offers a rare opportunity to hear the story directly from the man at the center of it.Welcome to Splitting Hairs with Tab Salsman, the live video podcast where captivating conversations happen behind the chair. As a master hairstylist, Tab combines his passion for cutting hair with his love for deep, thought-provoking discussions. Step into a one-of-a-kind experience as Tab chats with fascinating guests while giving them a haircut, creating a relaxed and intimate setting for candid conversations. With no topic off limits, we dive deep into the hairdressing experience and beyond, exploring the stories, struggles, and triumphs that make us who we are.Subscribe for more conversations like this.Comment or leave a review. It goes a long way.FIND DR. ANDREW WAKEFIELDWebsite: WakefieldMediaGroup.comInstagram: @AndrewJWakefieldX: @DrAndyWakefieldORDER HIS NOVEL HEREBook: TheBequest.coEmail: [email protected] TAB SALSMANInstagram: @tabcutshairPodcast Instagram: @splittinghairspodYouTube: @SplittingHairsPod

spotify summaryDr. Hilary Fritsch is a biological and airway dentist who shares how modern orthodontics, mouth breathing, poor jaw development, and sleep-disordered breathing are affecting millions of children and adults. After struggling with childhood sleep apnea and later developing an autoimmune disease that affected her vision and mobility, her work shifted toward airway development, nasal breathing, sleep quality, and functional breathing.What begins as a conversation about braces and airway dentistry quickly expands into a much larger discussion about modern diets, childhood development, ADHD symptoms, athletic performance, facial structure, tongue posture, poor sleep, and the long-term consequences of treating straight teeth as the goal instead of functional health.Recently featured on Alex Clark’s podcast as well as outlets like The Today Show and Business Insider, Dr. Fritsch has become a leading voice in the growing conversation around airway dentistry, jaw development, and sleep health.FIND DR. HILARY FRITSCHDr. Hilary Fritsch Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/hilaryfritschdmd/Saddle Peak Dentalhttps://saddlepeakdental.comWestern Sleep Solutionshttps://westernsleepsolutions.comFOLLOW TAB SALSMANTab Salsman Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/tabcutshair/Splitting Hairs Podcast Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/splittinghairspod/Splitting Hairs YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/@SplittingHairsPodThat’s the correct format for YouTube descriptions.Once published:Subscribe for more conversations like this.Comment or leave a review. It goes a long way.Welcome to Splitting Hairs with Tab Salsman, the live video podcast where captivating conversations happen behind the chair. As a master hairstylist, Tab combines his passion for cutting hair with his love for deep, thought-provoking discussions. Step into a one-of-a-kind experience as Tab chats with fascinating guests while giving them a haircut, creating a relaxed and intimate setting for candid conversations. With no topic off limits, we dive deep into the hairdressing experience and beyond, exploring the stories, struggles, and triumphs that make us who we are.

Anthony Lolli is an entrepreneur, filmmaker, real estate mogul, and the founder of Biohack Yourself Media. After losing more than 125 pounds and rebuilding his health, his focus shifted from real estate into documentaries centered around biohacking, longevity, biological dentistry, and preventative wellness.In this episode, Anthony talks about transformation, accountability, and the systems that shape our health and daily lives. The conversation moves through weight loss, documentaries, wellness culture, and the growing interest in human performance and anti-aging.Anthony also shares the story of a sinus infection that nearly killed him after a bad dental implant, leading into a larger discussion about biological dentistry, toxicity, root canals, breast implant illness, and why more people are beginning to question traditional approaches to health and medicine.FIND ANTHONY LOLLIInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/anthonylolli/Biohack Yourself Media: https://www.biohackyourself.com/Biohack Yourself Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/biohackyourselfmedia/Documentaries & Projects:Fat Lolli to 6 Pack Lolli: https://www.fatlollito6packlolli.com/Biohack Yourself: https://www.lollibrands.com/biohack-yourselfBio Dentistry: https://www.lollibrands.com/bio-dentistryShielding Humanity: https://www.lollibrands.com/shielding-humanityLolli Brands Entertainment: https://www.lollibrands.com/FIND TAB SALSMANInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/tabcutshair/Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/splittinghairspod/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SplittingHairsPod

Arslan Chaudhary is an immigration attorney with over 16 years of experience, working across family-based cases, work visas, and earlier in his career, asylum and deportation.In this episode, he breaks down what the U.S. immigration system actually looks like beyond headlines, including why the process is so complex, how policy and reality often don’t match, and what happens when the system starts working against the people trying to follow it.The conversation also touches on the economic side of immigration, including how entire industries rely on labor that exists in a legal gray area, and why that reality makes meaningful reform difficult.FOLLOW / CONTACT ARSLANInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/seyje.musicWebsite: https://usicounsel.comFOLLOW TAB SALSMANInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/tabcutshair/Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/splittinghairspod/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SplittingHairsPodSubscribe for more conversations like this.Comment or leave a review. It goes a long way.

Zach Shallcross is a former Bachelor (Season 27) returning for a second conversation, now a few years removed from the show and settling into married life in Austin.In this episode, Zach shares what it’s been like transitioning out of the spotlight, building a relationship in real life, and how things have shifted since his first appearance. The conversation moves through marriage, advice he’s picked up along the way, and the rhythm of everyday life once everything slows down.We also get into what he’s been working on behind the scenes, including acting and voice work, and where he sees things going from here.FIND ZACH SHALLCROSSInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/zachshall/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@zachshallTwitter/X: https://twitter.com/zachshallFIND TAB SALSMANInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/tabcutshair/Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/splittinghairspod/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SplittingHairsPodSubscribe for more conversations like this.Comment or leave a review. It goes a long way.Welcome to Splitting Hairs with Tab Salsman, the live video podcast where captivating conversations happen behind the chair. As a master hairstylist, Tab combines his passion for cutting hair with his love for deep, thought-provoking discussions. Step into a one-of-a-kind experience as Tab chats with fascinating guests while giving them a haircut, creating a relaxed and intimate setting for candid conversations. With no topic off limits, we dive deep into the hairdressing experience and beyond, exploring the stories, struggles, and triumphs that make us who we are.

Shawn Johnson is a Texas native and former Navy SEAL who served multiple deployments in Afghanistan and Iraq before stepping away after eight years and returning home to build a new life.In this episode, Shawn shares what that experience actually looked like, from the realities of deployment and training to the challenges of coming home without structure, direction, or a clear path forward. The conversation moves through family, responsibility, and the weight that follows you back.We also get into the process of rebuilding, including training, psychedelics, and the role of brotherhood in finding your way again.FIND SHAWN JOHNSONInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/shawnbjohnsonofficial/Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theshawnjohnsonpodcast/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheShawnJohnsonPodcastFIND TAB SALSMANInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/tabcutshair/Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/splittinghairspod/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SplittingHairsPod

Tyler Engle, known as bassforge.us, is a creator and researcher exploring ancient civilizations, sacred geometry, and the deeper patterns connecting history, myth, and consciousness. What started in music production evolved into a platform focused on breaking down complex, often overlooked ideas about the ancient world.In this episode, Tyler shares how his work shifted from bass music into studying hidden history, lost knowledge, and the symbolic systems embedded in ancient cultures. The conversation explores Egypt, the Ark of the Covenant, the Amazon, Atlantis, and the possibility that past civilizations may have been far more advanced than we realize.We also get into consciousness, AI, intuition, and how ancient belief systems may have been different interpretations of the same underlying truths. If you’re drawn to questions about where we came from and what might have been lost along the way, this one opens the door.FIND TYLER ENGLEInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/bassforge.usTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bassforge.usYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@bassforge_us

Del Bigtree is the host of The HighWire and CEO of the nonprofit Informed Consent Action Network (ICAN), an organization known for pursuing legal action to obtain government health data. Through lawsuits and public records requests, ICAN has pushed federal agencies to release documents related to pharmaceutical oversight and regulatory decision-making.In this episode we talk about medical transparency, public health policy, and the systems that shape modern healthcare. The conversation moves through regulatory oversight, corporate influence, environmental toxins, and the growing debate around chronic disease in children.The conversation also touches on food systems, AI, parenting, and what it means to raise kids in a world where technology, institutions, and information are changing faster than most people can process.Like most conversations behind the chair, it starts with a haircut and gradually opens into something much bigger.Connect with Del BigtreeThe HighWirethehighwire.comInformed Consent Action Network (ICAN)icandecide.orgInstagraminstagram.com/delbigtreeXx.com/delbigtreeFacebookfacebook.com/delbigtreeThe HighWire YouTube Channelyoutube.com/@TheHighWireWelcome to Splitting Hairs with Tab Salsman, the live video podcast where captivating conversations happen behind the chair. As a master hairstylist, Tab combines his passion for cutting hair with his love for deep, thought-provoking discussions. Step into a one-of-a-kind experience as Tab chats with fascinating guests while giving them a haircut, creating a relaxed and intimate setting for candid conversations. With no topic off limits, we dive deep into the hairdressing experience and beyond, exploring the stories, struggles, and triumphs that make us who we are.

Celebrity esthetician Candace Marino, known as The LA Facialist, sits down for a haircut and a real conversation about skin, longevity, entrepreneurship, and friendship.Candace and I grew up in the same small town. Long before the Met Gala, before Hollywood clients and A-list recognition, she was helping me with makeup on model shoots while I was building my career behind the chair. Our friendship goes beyond the beauty industry. We’ve supported each other from the beginning.In this episode we talk about skin health vs. skin trends, inflammation, over-exfoliation, barrier repair, acne myths, celebrity skincare expectations, and what actually creates long term results. Candace shares what she sees working with high profile clients and why education always beats hype.We also get into building a reputation in Los Angeles, earning trust, growing a brand without losing integrity, and what it means to evolve alongside your friends.Find Candace Marino Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/thelafacialistWebsite: https://thelafacialist.comLocation: 441 North Bedford Drive, Beverly Hills, CACandace is represented by AFRAME talent agency.Follow Splitting Hairs with Tab SalsmanInstagram: @splittinghairspod

Jessie Contour sits down for a haircut and a wide ranging conversation about games, arcades, and why physical spaces still matter in an increasingly digital world. Jessie is a creative technologist, game designer, educator, and gym owner whose work spans AAA games, museums, immersive media, and community driven experiences.We talk about growing up with arcades, Dungeons and Dragons, and early video games, and why those shared experiences shaped how we connect with each other. Jessie explains what immersive media really means, how game design influences real world behavior, and why simple, playful systems often create deeper engagement than high tech solutions. The conversation moves through teaching at the University of Texas, building arcade cabinets with students, designing games that are not for everyone, and why that is actually the point.We also get into strength sports, powerlifting, strongman training, owning a gym, and how physical training mirrors creative work. Doing the reps, building capacity, and finding your people. At its core, this episode is about third spaces, community, and resisting the idea that everything meaningful has to live on a screen.Find Jessie on Instagram at @professordeadliftsTrain at her gym Home Barbell Club in North Austin at homebarbellclub.com and @homebarbellatx