Brown Water Banter

In episode 58 we talk with the hosts of Rushmore Podcast, Thomas and Pepper. They cover the top 4 or "The Rushmore" of different topics on their show. Follow us on Social: Facebook YouTube Instagram Twitter

In episode 57 we talk with Matthew Mitchell about kayak fishing. Matthew moved here from South Carolina and started fishing from shore. He then transitioned into kayak fishing. Matthew says now he prefers fishing in a kayak over fishing in a boat. If you are looking to get into to kayak fishing yourself, Matthew recommends checking out Everything Kayak. Hope you like the episode and thanks for watching. We would also like to thank our sponsor Southern Magnolia Smiles.   Follow us on Social: Facebook YouTube Instagram Twitter

In this episode we talk with Major Mark Withee from the Hurricane Hunters after having just flown through tropical storm Cristobal. Follow us on Social: Facebook YouTube Instagram Twitter

In this episode I talk with Mayor Shea Dobson about how the city of Ocean Springs is starting to reopen after having been closed due Covid-19. Follow us on Social: Facebook YouTube Instagram Twitter

In episode 54, I talk with Joy from East Beach Specialties. They are a promotional products distributor. That means if you want a product like a hat or a cup or a pen with your logo on it, she can take care of you. Joy explains how her business has had to adapt to Covid-19. One of the things East Beach Specialties is offering is custom face masks. She also tells us how the demand for custom pens has gone up because people would rather give a person a pen and let them keep it rather than taking it back during this pandemic. If you are in need of any type of custom promotional products (swag), hit her up on their FaceBook page! Follow us on Social: Facebook YouTube Instagram Twitter

In episode 53 I talk with Eric from Lost Pizza Company in Ocean Springs. Eric explains how they have dealt with the recent pandemic by offering curbside pickup and by interacting with their customers online. Eric has hosted Monday night Bingo live on Facebook to stay connected with the community. During these live streamed Bingo games, Eric has parted with other local small businesses to help promote them as well. We also talk about how Lost Pizza Co. is preparing to open their doors again to dine in customers this Sunday for Mother’s Day. If you haven’t stopped by Lost Pizza Co in Ocean Springs yet, go try them out. I recommend an order of their tamales! Follow us on Social: Facebook YouTube Instagram Twitter

In episode 52, I talk with Brandy from Mississippi Roots, LLC. Brandy liquidates estates for people. What this means is she helps people sell belongings that they have inherited from a loved one that has passed away. Brandy has previously owned her own antiques store and she is very experienced in understanding the value of items left behind in an estate. She works on a commission bases, so there is typically no upfront cost to work with her. If you would like to work with her, you can send her a message on Facebook or call her at (228) 326-9962.  Follow us on Social: Facebook YouTube Instagram Twitter

In episode 51, I talk with Ginny from Recipero Massage and Wellness. Recipero Massage and Wellness is located in Diamondhead and offers tailored massages therapy treatments. Whether you are looking for a relaxing massage or something that can target a specific problem area, they have you covered. They also offer yoga sessions. The current pandemic has her business temporarily on hold. However, in the interview Ginny explains how she misses doing what she loves and can’t wait to get back to interacting with her clients. Once things go back to normal, if you’re looking for a place to relax and focus on your mental and physical health, go check her out! Follow us on Social: Facebook YouTube Instagram Twitter

In episode 50 we talk with the guys from the AF Reserve Hurricane Hunters located right here in Biloxi at Keesler Air Force Base. For those of us that live on the gulf coast, the Hurricane Hunters are very well known. They provide vital information on hurricane strength and direction. Major Mark Withy and Tech Sergeant Christopher Carranza talk to us about what it's like to fly into the eye of a hurricane. They also give us an insight into the type of information they collect during their mission and how that information is then processed to make the prediction models seen on the news. There is a lot of good information in this episode. Enjoy! Follow us on Social: Facebook YouTube Instagram Twitter

In episode 49 we talk with Superintendent of Pascagoula-Gautier Schools Wayne Rodolfich. Wayne talks to us about how he and his team of educators are handling the current pandemic. He describes how the school system has had to move their classes online during this time. Since there are some students who do not have access to the internet, this presents a set of challenges that must also be addressed. Wayne also talks about growing up here on the gulf coast and he describes how he transitioned from a coach to an administrator. Follow us on Social: Facebook YouTube Instagram Twitter

In episode 48 I talk with Sara from Portside Fitness in Gulfport. Sara has operated Portside Fitness for seven years now. She discusses how her and her coaches have moved to online classes using Zoom in order to stay engaged with their members. We also talk about how to over come some of the barriers people might have to starting a workout plan. We both on agree that physical exercise plays an extremely important part in improving mental health. One way to combat any feelings of depression or anxiety associated with the Covid-19 pandemic is staying active and exercising. You can join their online program now. Hit them up on Facebook if you want to focus on and improve your health. Follow us on Social: Facebook YouTube Instagram Twitter

In episode 47 I talk with Josh from Gold Tap Honey. Josh is a local beekeeper here on the gulf coast. Josh explains how he started raising bees and selling honey to local businesses. He also explains the difference between store bought honey and locally produced honey. You can find Gold Tap Honey being used to make specialty drinks at White Pillars Restaurant and Lounge. Josh says the current pandemic hasn’t negatively affected his business yet. You can check them out and order their honey on their Facebook page or on their web site at https://www.goldtaphoney.com/ Follow us on Social: Facebook YouTube Instagram Twitter

In episode 46, I talk with Jennifer from Cheeky Monkey Cake Company about how she is dealing with Covid-19. Cheeky Monkey is a custom cake shop located in Biloxi. Jennifer explains how this pandemic has made it harder for her to make a personal connection with her customer. However, her and her employees are utilizing everything at their disposal to provide their customers with the same service they have come to expect. Cheeky Monkey is also doing an adopt a hero program where for $25 you can send a dozen cupcakes to first responders and healthcare professionals currently working to keep us all safe during this time. If you would like to donate, send an email to Simon@cheekymonkeycakes.com. Follow us on Social: Facebook YouTube Instagram Twitter

In episode 45 I talk with Eric Sievers and Jordan. Eric is works for Bancorpsouth and he is their SBA liaison. Jordan is a local CPA who works for Piltz, Williams, LaRosa & Company. Both of them had spent time reading about the new economic stimulus that was recently enacted by the federal government. We talk about how to apply for the relief and how it could help your business. If you liked to apply, visit www.sba.gov/disaster. And for more information go to www.treasury.gov/. Hopefully this information can help your business and your employees. Follow us on Social: Facebook YouTube Instagram Twitter

In episode 44 we talk with Jonathan Maisano from Maisano's Fine Wine and Spirits in Ocean Springs. The topic of Bourbon is one we have wanted to tackle for a while now. So, we called in an expert. Jonathan knows a lot about Bourbon. He regularly travels to the distilleries to sample and pick specific barrels he feels are good enough to be called Maisono hand selected Single Barrel. Jonathan explains how Bourbons are made and he also walks us through a taste testing. Check it out and let us know in the comments below if you learned anything new about Bourbon. Follow us on Social: Facebook YouTube Instagram Twitter

In episode 43 I talk with Mayor Shea Dobson of Ocean Springs. We talk about how the city of Ocean Springs has been dealing with the Covid-19 Pandemic. Mayor Dobson discusses some of the decisions he has had to make in the past few weeks as he tries to keep people safe while also keeping in mind how new city ordinances will affect small businesses. We then discuss the traffic problems faced by the city and his position on medical marijuana. Hope you enjoy! Follow us on Social: Facebook YouTube Instagram Twitter

In episode 42 with talk with Bill Lavers form the Harrison County Development Commission. Bill talks to us about the SEA Force program. This stands for skills, experience, and adventure. This program provides high school kids a paid internship in career fields of their choice. The kids are required to fill out an application and interview for the jobs they are applying for. The goal of the SEA Force program is to let these kids experience different jobs so that they can find a career field that is best suited for them. Bill has some really great stories he shares with us about kids who have already benefited from this program. Hope you enjoy! Follow us on Social: Facebook YouTube Instagram Twitter

In episode 41 we talk with Tim from Reel Smooth Reel Repair and Servicing. Tim does maintenance and repair on rods and reels. He has been working on reels pretty much his entire adult life. In his shop, Tim can fabricate a lot of parts that he’s not able to find. During the episode he tells us the proper way to clean your reels after using them. There is a good chance you are doing it wrong! We had a great time on this episode. If you need rod or reel repair be sure to send Tim a message right here on Facebook. He also has drop off locations like Wicked Fish Bait & Tackle Inc., Nelson Outdoors, and Hull & Hitch! Follow us on Social: Facebook YouTube Instagram Twitter

* Update* This event has been postponed! In episode 40 we talk with Chris Barlow from Barlow's Charters and Guide Services and David Kuehn Jr. from Reel Southern Charters - Capt. David Kuehn and Coastal Angler Mississippi Magazine about the 2020 Sheepshead Showdown. The tournament has been postponed. Each day that passes more and more rules are being put in place by the government to help slow down the progression of the corona virus. We want to be compliant in every way. We are hoping to reschedule sometime around the end of April or beginning of May. We will post the date on our Facebook page as soon as we confirm at date. Stay tuned and stay safe!    Follow us on Social: Facebook YouTube Instagram Twitter

In episode 39, I talk with Debra Foster Lynch as we celebrate the life of her late husband Don. Debra and I meet randomly one night at the Hard Rock here in Biloxi. Somehow within the first few minutes of us talking we realized that we had both lost someone important to us about a year ago. She lost her husband and I lost my mother. It was a very deep conversation and not one you would expect to have by chance in the middle of a casino. I mentioned to her that we should share her story on the podcast and she said she was interested in doing just that. It was almost a year later but we finally sat down and told her story. I was extremely nervous to talk about this topic because the passing of my mother isn’t something I’ve talked much about on the podcast. I am glad we did this episode. My hope is that this episode could help anyone out there struggling with the lose of a loved one or better yet help us realize how important it is to cherish the time we have with our loved ones. Follow us on Social: Facebook Y