[2] Around 2009, Beck started his own blog, which has been describes as a "go-to source for Portland entertainment nuggets" and earned him the reputation of being a "celebrity spotter".
[3] In October 2014, Beck took over emcee duties for Phil Olsen, show organizer and planned host of the World Beard and Moustache Championships.
The Oregonian said, "Being short on time is understandable, but his loud and manic energy made the second half unbearable, taking away from the fun and giving way to an unruly crowd that began to shout and boo through the partial beards.
"[8][9][10] Marjorie Skinner, a competition judge and Portland Mercury contributor, responded by writing, "[The Oregonian] kind of slayed Beck on his emcee duties, but he was being thrown a lot of direction behind the scenes to variously slow down and speed up the proceedings, including the occasional request that he "tell some jokes" and otherwise fill time while the next round of contestants were being lined up... in Beck's defense, it was a long, unscripted gig in front of a rowdy audience.
[12] In May 2014, after Michael McShane decided to overturn the state's ban on same-sex marriage, Beck posted a tweet which read: "Just asked Juan Martinez to marry me in front of Jamie Wilson & FOX12 cameras.
[15] For more than a dozen years, Beck has attended the Harvest Dinner, an annual event which provides food and medical and hygiene services to homeless and underserved residents.