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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