Small Town Famous: Coffee, Bourbon, and the Grit In-Between

All opinions are my own and do not reflect my workplace & or friends & family. I sit down with my friend Anthony and discuss our opinions on the recent TikTok debate and if it should be banned or not as well as life after uprooting from California and moving to Alaska - the differences between the two states and advice for others prior to leaving. IG: @smalltown.famous Twitters: @SmallTownfms akhardwater.com use promo code grit20 for 20% off! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/smalltownfamous/support

Graciela Moore, author, motivational speaker & ICF certified coach joins me to talk about her grind, achievements, and goals. Please give her a follow and check out all of her social media platforms and remember to like, share, and rate the podcast! In the following link you'll be able to Book a FREE Coaching Call, buy Moon Magic & Mindfulness with Grace 2023 Manifestation Agenda/Journal and connect to Graciela in her social media endeavors including her weekly LIVE SHOW on the Fireside Chat app. https://linktr.ee/song.of.myself.ig --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/smalltownfamous/support

Stephen Geiger, owner and operator of Hold The Line Coffee joins us for some coffee science talk. Like, share and rate the podcast you crazy humans!   IG: @holdthelinecoffee Website: https://holdthelinecoffee.com PROMO CODE: STfamous for 20% off linker.ee/SmallTownFamous --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/smalltownfamous/support

Alma Ohene-Opare, husband, father of four, entrepreneur, patriot, joins us today to share his story on becoming a U.S. citizen and his thoughts and beliefs on how we can make positive change here in America. I was so honored to have him on the show and hope you all give it a listen as he has definitely changed my outlook on things. Please like, share, and rate the podcast! IG: @smalltown.famous Shout Out: @holdthelinecoffee - use promo code STfamous for 20% off Shout Out: @hardwater_adventures - use promo code Grit20 for 20% off - akhardwater.com - Alma's social medias; TikTok & Instagram: @willfulpositivity All others: keepmyfollowers.com/willfulpositivity --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/smalltownfamous/support

I re-upload my dads 9/11 story and what he remembers from that tragic day. Please like, share, and leave a review for the podcast. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/smalltownfamous/support

Re-uploading my quick story of how I remembered that tragic day on 9/11. Please like, share, and rate this podcast. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/smalltownfamous/support

An early morning sit down with Vanilla Sugar! This was a first for me in regards to having a musician on the show. We talk a little about the origins of Vanilla Sugar, touring, music life, creative thought process and a few other odds and ends. Follow her IG @vanillasugarmusic and on twitch at VanillaSugarMusic --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/smalltownfamous/support

We shoot the shit on what would we do if Russia invaded Alaska while sipping on some Woodford Reserve and Hold The Line Coffee Legion Roast. We also talk about some oil field and Alaskan life. Shout outs: holdthelinecoffee.com IG: @holdthelinecoffee --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/smalltownfamous/support

My friend and former partner from the pain clinic I worked at, Jenny, LPN, has a shot of fireball at 1pm and has a chat with me about how she became an LPN as well as pain clinic life. We set the record straight with pain clinics and the things they can offer in regards to managing your pain. Shout outs: holdthelinecoffee.com IG: @holdthelinecoffee Use promo code STFamous for 20% off your coffee order! We are now on GoodPods! Download the app and look us up. Give us a rating, share, follow and throw some change in the tip jar! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/smalltownfamous/support

I finally get to have my sister Alex on the show to talk about her journey to being a surgical tech and the ups and downs in between. If you are someone who doesn't like to grind and or expects everything to be handed to you, this show isn't for you. But maybe it should be since you need a kick in the ass. Shoutouts: holdthelinecoffee.com IG: @holdthelinecoffee --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/smalltownfamous/support

I have my friend Shelby over for a cup of coffee and we discuss healthier eating such as keto diets, carnivore diet, paleo diets, why we eat the way we do, what foods we avoid and why, what supplements we recommend and why, personal stories that kind of tie everything together, a little bit of COVID (relax dude, its all related to said topic), and then some. Shout outs include Heart & Soil Supplements and Perfect Supplements @heartandsoilsupplements & @perfectsupplements --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/smalltownfamous/support

I sit down with one of my oldest friends, Tabitha, and discuss her business "Bookkeeping Alaska" and its origins, ups and downs, and her goals for the future. If you're interested in starting a small business and are unsure on where or how to start, this might be a good one for you! Episode mentions include: Hold The Line Coffee and Bookkeeping Alaska, which can be followed on IG @holdthelinecoffee and @bookkeepingalaska www.bookkeepingalaska.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/smalltownfamous/support

For the first time this season, I have a sit down chat with my friend Drew, a ten year experienced 911 dispatcher. We go over the ups and downs of the job, the do's and don'ts of interviewing, and what to expect. Drew chills out with a bottle or two of red wine while I sip on some Makers Mark Private Selection. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/smalltownfamous/support

I bring on my good friend Fredi for her first ever podcast episode and we talk about coffee roasting ideas, voice over ideas, stories from past jobs, and plans for future episodes! I enjoy a nice roast of Genesis Coffee Lab and Fredi sips on a few big ass White Claws. Expect Fredi as a regular folks. I think she's hooked! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/smalltownfamous/support

Unstructured episode! I catch up with Stephen for the first time this year. We do a coffee review with Much Love Coffee, Makers Mark, catch up on recent events, little talk about Russia & Ukraine, some COVID talk, our random rant ideas, new dogs and then some. Mentions in this podcast include: @muchloveclothingstore Find Much Love Coffee at https://linkpop.com/much-love-clothing --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/smalltownfamous/support

Head first into 2022! Quick "first" episode for season 2 where I update you all with what's to come, recent local events and some shout outs! Hope everyone is doing well and I/we look forward to providing you with more bathroom listening material. Shouts/mentions in this podcast include: @shadowmtnlocksmith @bookkeepingalaska @muchloveclothingstore --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/smalltownfamous/support

It's been awhile and for that I apologize! This is a quick season one finale episode I wanted to throw out before the new year rolls in and season two rolls out. Small Town Famous will be toning down the politics and ramping up other subjects as we've all, collectively, have had enough of all of it! We look forward to next seasons and the challenges that lie ahead. Have a wonderful Christmas and we will see ya in January 2022 with the episode "The Music That Made Us". * This podcast may contain satire, projection, exaggeration, sensitive discussions and dark humor. I do not condone violence or harm to anyone for any reason. All opinions are of my own and do not reflect my place of work and or friends and family. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/smalltownfamous/support

I use Spotify Greenroom for the first time to interview a good friend of mine, Officer Tay Zer from Pep Spray PD. We discuss moderately the perspective of an active Police Officer and his thoughts and opinions on the last year and half, from pre/early post George Floyd/Breonna Taylor days to now. I've always wanted to do an episode with an police officer as I feel we are constantly beat with the opinions of keyboard warriors and corrupt news media and we never really hear from those on the blue line. We shoot the shit in a justified manner for about an hour. Give us a listen! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/smalltownfamous/support

In part 3, I go over resume's and interviews with some do's and dont's and a few tips here and there. I hope you enjoy it and please follow me on IG @smalltown.famous and Telegram @SmallTownFamous --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/smalltownfamous/support

Mind Set, Part 2 of 3 explores my work history / time line to where I am at now. I dive into where I started and what I did prior to becoming a full time Fire Fighter. I hit on a few obstacles but I wanted to talk more about the jobs I did and where I plan on going in the future. Episode 3 will discuss more in depth of my strengths/weakness as well as interview "do's and dont's" with added tips from a handful of my friends, most business owners and or run a business, as well as my own personal stories from when I interviewed young individuals. Stay tuned and thanks for the support! IG: @smalltown.famous --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/smalltownfamous/support

Today I do my first coffee review and there's nothing better than picking a local company! I go over Genesis Coffee Labs medium roast as well as their dark roast. Straight from Ethiopia and roasted in Alaska, I break down (as best as my amateur ass can) my thoughts between the two! Check out their website and order some yourself. Genesis Coffee Lab https://genesiscoffeelab.com/ Follow them on Instagram at @genesiscoffeelab Facebook: Genesis Coffee Lab Twitter: @genesiscoffeelab Follow ME on Instagram at @smalltown.famous --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/smalltownfamous/support

Here I start my "Mind Set" series, part 1 of 2 (maybe 3) where I discuss a cultural issue I've noticed. Issues such as what I like to call "glorified excuses". A generation of individuals who refuse to work because [insert glorified excuse] here. I discuss my personal opinions on the matter, personal experiences as well as a way to over come these barriers/habits. Warning, this will anger some, but I promise that his episode is MEANT TO BREAK down, with the outcome of building up in the next episode.   Admiral McRaven Speech:   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pxBQLFLei70   Jon Dawson Perspective, episode Mind Set  https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy9kOTc3ZWM4L3BvZGNhc3QvcnNz/episode/Zjc0MGRkNGEtMDFmNS00ZWM4LTg5YTMtMjIwNzUzYmNkZTQ1?sa=X&ved=0CAUQkfYCahcKEwjA2M6AzdbtAhUAAAAAHQAAAAAQBA --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/smalltownfamous/support

I take you further into my trip to Europe with my final days in Germany, visiting Castle Neuschwanstein, a wine festival on the boarder of France, two nights in Paris, Norte Dame, The Catacombs, Napolean II's tomb, Caen, Bayeux, and Normandy (Omaha Beach/Cemetery and Gold Beach). I even experimented with adding a full song I composed in my head when visiting Omaha beach which I include in the podcast during that segment. Enjoy and give me a follow on IG @smalltown.famous --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/smalltownfamous/support

Happy Thanksgiving everyone! Here I mildly reminisce my time in Europe, starting with Germany and Austria. Have a safe weekend and we'll catch ya next week! This is episode part 1 of 2 (maybe 3). --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/smalltownfamous/support