What starts with coffee talk and burger-ordering habits turns into a deep dive on nostalgia, growing up in the early 2000s, and how life’s detours shape who we become.

From skating rinks and MapQuest printouts to Stranger Things rumors and first brutal jobs, this episode is a laid-back but thoughtful ride through memories, mistakes, and lessons learned—plus why the journey itself might be the real treasure.

We also unpack:

Coffee shop culture, espresso habits, and cutting down drink menus

Muscadine Bloodline, coastal music, and Alabama roots

Skating rinks, video rental stores, and drinking from the hose

LimeWire, burned CDs, and early internet chaos

First awful jobs, heat exhaustion, and hard-earned work ethic

Stranger Things finale rumors and plot-hole debates

The Alchemist and why “bad” things often lead to good outcomes

What starts as small-town banter turns into a deep, meandering conversation about family, music, fire, faith, and finding meaning right where you are.

In this episode, the Brewed Awakening crew reflects on life in Mississippi—from accident-prone kids and Christmas chaos to house fires, blues legends, and the strange ways the universe seems to line things up. Along the way, there’s live music, personal stories, and a lot of heart.

We also unpack:

• Growing up (and surviving) in big families
• A live acoustic performance and the story behind it
• Meeting legends like B.B. King and Robert Plant
• House fires, close calls, and lasting perspective
• Small-town business, Main Street revival, and local pride
• Social media, creativity, and building community
• Metaphysics, mindset, faith, and visualization
• High school memories, fashion regrets, and cafeteria politics

⏱️ Chapters

00:00 – Small-town mottos and Mississippi pride
01:02 – Christmas timing, kids, and family chaos
03:18 – Accident-prone kids and parenting scares
07:47 – Introducing live music to the podcast
08:29 – Acoustic performance
12:13 – Music reflections and house fire stories
20:01 – Meeting B.B. King and unexpected run-ins
22:06 – Robert Plant, Mississippi blues, and legends
27:59 – Are small towns making a comeback?
33:24 – Peavey amps, music gear, and Mississippi history
38:29 – Dream projects and saving local landmarks
41:24 – Community, creativity, and public access TV
51:13 – Social media, business growth, and algorithms
01:04:49 – Technology, happiness, and slowing down
01:07:15 – Mindset, visualization, and metaphysics
01:19:04 – Faith, gratitude, and journaling
01:38:17 – High school memories and cafeteria culture
01:45:04 – Fashion choices we regret
01:49:31 – Listener questions and wrapping u

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Welcome back to the Brewed Awakening Podcast! In today’s episode, Forrest, Savannah, and John dive into everything — from moving offices to midlife transitions, blues music, skateboarding, and why cruise ships freak us out.

We also unpack:
-The Disney cruise disappearance case
-Savannah’s “prayer pit” misunderstanding
-Forrest’s return to blues music
-Trendy Dubai chocolate and gas prices from the 90s
-Wild high school cars
-Our favorite Christmas movies
-Tarantino film conspiracies
-Plane safety, Boeing talk, & traveling for video work

This one goes everywhere… in the best way possible.
Grab a coffee and hang out with us.

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Welcome to the very first episode of The Brewed Awakening Podcast with Forrest Proctor, Jonathan Webb, and Savannah Webb!
In this chaotic, hilarious, small-town conversation we bounce from the “fatherless football” invention, to Lucedale’s Christmas Parade, running a coffee shop, local business talk, traveling to Boston, mortgages & velocity banking conspiracies, and a whole lot of nostalgia — toys, old console games, childhood trends, food spots and more.

If you love coffee shop banter, small town humor, business talk, Christmas vibes, and random conversations that go everywhere, this episode is for you.

☕ Presented by: Opossum Coffee Company
Seasonal Christmas cans are available now — limited edition local artwork & festive brews.

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pisode 6 of the Brewed Awakening Podcast brings Forrest, Jonathan, and Savannah back to the table with stories about small-town Facebook drama, wild dog packs, nostalgic boombox memories, the new Opossum Coffee Christmas cans, and major changes coming to Main Street in Lucedale.

From childhood mixtapes to modern YouTube algorithms, from art-studio tragedy to calling out discrimination in small-town life… this episode is real, hilarious, honest, and exactly what Brewed Awakening is all about.

Topics include:
• Opossum Coffee updates
• Retro boombox nostalgia
• YouTube + TikTok creator insight
• The Facebook review meltdown
• Dog packs roaming downtown
• Savannah’s Atlanta art-studio fire story
• Main Street improvements & liquor store laws
• Coffee culture + small business life
• High school football controversy

Brewed Awakening: Small towns, big stories, and conversations that hit home.

Welcome back to The Brewed Awakening Podcast!
In Episode 5, Forrest, Jonathan, and Savannah dive into one of the wildest Mississippi stories ever — the escaped monkeys from a biomedical truck wreck — and somehow end up talking about haunted houses, 80s horror flicks, royal rangers, hurricanes, and the grind of running a small business from nothing.

It’s hilarious, real, and exactly what Brewed Awakening is all about — small-town life, big ideas, and the stories that make the South what it is.

☕️ Topics include:
• Mississippi’s escaped monkeys 🐒
• Childhood chaos (Pizza Hut disasters & Cajun lamp explosions)
• Haunted houses, dolls & strange objects 🧸👻
• Hurricanes, survival skills & Royal Rangers
• The government shutdown & small-town struggles
• Coffee shop culture and TikTok Shop wins
• How to bootstrap a dream from $200 and food stamps
• The future of small businesses, courses, and entrepreneurship

🎧 Watch or listen wherever you get your podcasts!
👉 Filmed & produced by Epoch Creative Group.

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The Halloween edition is here! 🎃 In this episode, Forrest, Jonathan, and Savannah roll from costume reveals (hello, Bob’s Burgers 👀) to Savannah & John’s big announcement—LooseDale Coffee House is opening a DRIVE-THRU on the other side of town next year. They riff on thousand true fans, the lost magic of ’90s McDonald’s (playgrounds, birthday rooms, Monopoly!), and the gross truth about soda fountains. Then it’s cozy fall talk: favorite scary (and not-so-scary) movies, Stranger Things, Ghostbusters, comfort foods (gumbo & chili), fair week specials at the shop, plus a Gulf Coast mini-guide.
Travel stories range from Colorado altitude sickness to Iraq to Forrest’s multi-city film sprint—and we cap it with the legendary “coning” prank at McDonald’s. Grab a coffee, settle in, and enjoy the laughs, stories, and small-town Mississippi vibes. ☕️
YouTube Chapters
00:00 – Cold open: the “coning” prank origin
00:36 – Welcome back! Halloween edition kickoff
00:52 – Disney detour: Star Wars, Jack Skellington & party merch
01:31 – Costume reveal: Bob’s Burgers guesses & apron confusion
02:37 – What everyone’s been up to
03:00 – Big news: a NEW drive-thru coffee location 🚗☕️
04:24 – Serving both sides of town & busy-mom convenience
06:10 – Best customers ever: Oreo gift drop & fan love
06:37 – The “1,000 true fans” mindset for small business
07:22 – McDonald’s Monopoly, toys, and ’90s birthday rooms
08:44 – Why ball pits disappeared & indoor playground memories
10:57 – Chick-fil-A playlands, waterfalls in fast food & decor rants
12:25 – Favorite childhood costumes (angel vs. Darth Vader)
14:42 – The costume story that… did NOT age well 😬
18:16 – Favorite fall/Halloween watches (Hocus Pocus to Insidious)
20:37 – Ghostbusters, Stranger Things & practical effects
24:04 – Nightmare Before Christmas, Hocus Pocus & seasonal IP
26:04 – Hot Topic made NBC a juggernaut? (merch story)
27:09 – Elf on the Shelf & seasonal monetization
28:15 – Scariest movies ever seen (and why some are a hard no)
30:12 – Indie scares: Blair Witch & Paranormal Activity
32:22 – Why some horror just feels wrong
33:06 – Comedy-horror gems: Tucker & Dale, Zombieland, Hot Fuzz
34:41 – First cool snap: loving the weather (and crowded golf courses)
35:47 – Comfort eats & drinks: gumbo, chili, cider
36:27 – Real fall: Vermont colors & Oxford surprises
38:07 – Fair week & the coffee shop’s limited fair menu
39:11 – Favorite fair foods & the soft-serve debate
41:10 – Soda fountain horror stories (restaurant life)
42:20 – Small-town hangouts: Sonic, pool halls & DIY venues
47:19 – Mississippi Gulf Coast mini-guide (OS, beaches, casinos)
50:01 – Early casino days, shows & buffets
55:06 – Treasure Bay’s pirate ship nostalgia
56:42 – Farthest traveled: Colorado highs (altitude!) & Iraq
01:00:25 – Forrest’s whirlwind film tour (six cities, seven days)
01:02:14 – What creative work really costs (gear, time, margins)
01:04:42 – Roastery upgrades & growing pains
01:05:03 – Life on the road: construction & small-town stops
01:05:28 – BBQ talk: hits, misses & regional sauce wars
01:09:37 – Skipping fall? Thanksgiving vs. Christmas debate
01:11:05 – Is Thanksgiving a “bridge holiday”?
01:11:51 – Most awkward customer moments (Savannah’s confession)
01:18:18 – Coning returns: twist cones & drive-thru reactions
01:22:24 – Wrap-up: like/subscribe & where to buy Opossum Coffee
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The Brewed Awakening crew is back after a long break! 🍪 In this episode, Forrest, Jonathan, and Savannah dive into everything from the best Oreos and late-night snacks to running a coffee business, hiring employees, and finding freedom through entrepreneurship. They share hilarious restaurant stories, powerful life lessons on talent vs. hard work, and inspiring conversations about abundance, social media’s impact on kids, and why high school football culture is so unique in the South. Plus, Forrest tells his crazy New York City travel story and how small-world connections keep blowing his mind. Grab a coffee, settle in, and enjoy this jam-packed conversation full of laughs, insights, and motivation.

YouTube Chapters
00:00 – The BEST Oreo debate (white fudge vs. lemon)
01:00 – Welcome back & recording struggles
01:37 – Business updates and restructuring the coffee shop
03:11 – Working shifts and discovering improvements
04:16 – Introverts, extroverts, and customer service personalities
07:21 – Restaurant life: dish pits, waiters, and tipping truths
10:27 – Building relationships & Dale Carnegie wisdom
13:01 – Generational wealth and helping others
16:27 – New Dallas social media opportunity
18:04 – The high school football phenomenon
22:18 – College vs. NFL fandom
24:27 – Defining talent: natural gift or learned skill?
30:11 – Breaking limiting stories & chasing freedom
36:01 – Starting a business despite doubt & criticism
40:08 – Social media’s impact on kids and parenting today
47:15 – Rapid tech growth: phones, streaming, and future cars
55:00 – Forrest’s wild New York City trip & best pizza ever
1:03:07 – Small-world connections: filming with sports legends
1:10:12 – Favorite football players & crazy game memories
1:10:37 – Favorite conspiracies & government cover-ups
1:15:52 – Movie talk: overrated & underrated classics
1:20:17 – Late-night snack favorites
1:21:52 – Planning a Halloween episode
1:23:10 – Advice for 20-year-olds starting a business
1:27:03 – Closing thoughts & next episode teaser

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