Big Whoop w/ Bradley Oberrieder

Ep 21 | Eric Wallor - Signature Popcorn Owner | Oldsmar, FL Exclusive

Big Whoop Episode 21 is LIVE! Hosted by Bradley Oberrieder at Judson University. In this episode, I sit down with Eric Wallor of Signature Popcorn — a family-owned popcorn shop that started in Long Grove, Illinois and relocated to Oldsmar, Florida. I’ve known Eric and the team for about seven years since running Brothers Field right next to his shop in Downtown Long Grove. While I was on vacation in Florida, Eric let me into the shop for a full conversation about what it really takes to launch and run a popcorn business. We cover everything: how he got into the industry, the wild ups and downs (including rebuilding after a devastating hurricane just months after moving), creating unique flavors, testing crazy ideas like pickle popcorn, becoming the official popcorn partner for breweries, shipping to all 50 states, custom labels for businesses, and what makes their customers the absolute best. This one is packed with business lessons, behind-the-scenes stories, Florida vs. Illinois insights, and plenty of popcorn talk that’ll make you hungry. Timestamps: 00:14 Intro 01:49 Bradley almost had autism or something? 02:48 Eric’s Introduction to Signature Popcorn 04:11 What exactly is Signature Popcorn? 11:10 Online vs. In-Store Popcorn Sales: The Big Differences 12:56 The Very First Flavors They Ever Made 14:17 How Do You Actually Test Brand-New Flavors? 15:30 The Pickle Flavor Disaster (and the Struggle of Perfecting Flavors) 18:40 Best Sellers + What Eric Is Most Proud Of 22:46 Hurricane Milton Hits Signature Popcorn (The Rebuild Story) 26:08 THANK YOU to Signature Popcorn’s Incredible Customers 30:45 What Eric Loves Most About Florida Life 35:27 How Moving from Illinois to Florida Changed Their Customer Base 36:28 NEW FLAVOR ALERT: Tampa Bay Mix 39:47 Illinois to Florida Customer Base (Continued) 39:57 Shipping to ALL 50 STATES?! 43:00 Signature Popcorn: The Official Partner of Breweries 46:06 Custom Labels: Put Your Own Popcorn in Your Business! 48:00 When Customers Suggest Wild Flavor Ideas 49:27 Caramel Mocha Latte Flavor Deep Dive 49:58 Bradley’s Suggestion: Popcorn-Flavored Popcorn?! If you enjoy the conversation, smash that LIKE button, drop a comment with your favorite moment (or your dream popcorn flavor), and SHARE this episode with a friend! Listen on all platforms: Spotify → https://open.spotify.com/show/6LlQrZ4Dinq5g775AsqTit?si=3f7006b8021542b9 Apple Podcasts → https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/big-whoop-w-bradley-oberrieder/id1868550421 YouTube Music → Big Whoop w/ Bradley Oberrieder Follow the show: Instagram: /bigwhoopshow Facebook: facebook.com/profile.php?id=61587591561228X / Twitter: x.com/BigWhoopShow TikTok: /bigwhoopshowYouTube: /@bigwhoopshow Thanks for watching and supporting podcasting! New episodes drop weekly — make sure you’re subscribed and the bell is on 🛎️

Ep. 18 | Commencement Speech Booing | Robot Airline Passenger | IKEA Cultural Win

Welcome to Ep. 18! We get into the weeds of filtering out the pulp and getting straight to the juice. The MAIN stuff of the matter. Tennessee trip recap, Alligators, A.I. Data Center Riots, and Commencement Speech Booing. Enjoy Ep. 18 of Big Whoop! Thanks for joining and it's gonna be a good time! If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to: 👍 Like the episode 💬 Leave a comment with your biggest takeaway 🔔 Subscribe for weekly conversations ⭐ Rate & review on Spotify and Apple Podcasts—it helps a ton

Ep. 17 | Gas Prices, More A.I. | A Golden Retriever is Living Your Life

Lots to cover this week!Grab a copy of your favorite lukewarm beverage and sit uncomfortably with me as I poke and prod the areas of my mind that need attention and look at a couple of things that have come up on the horizon in the world that I really think need attention.Reach out to me! "Big Whoop Show" on YouTube, Spotify, Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, X, and everywhere else that the sun reaches.Talk to you soon!Music: Bensound License code: 3UIRR50N7JQVG3CO Artist: : Nick Petrov

Ep. 16 | A.I. Driver Scans will K*LL YOU | Speed Running Scientology |Amazon Haul w/ My Mom

Lots to cover this week! Grab a copy of your favorite Luke one Beverage and sit uncomfortably with me as I poke and prod the areas of my mind that need attention and look at a couple of things that have come up on the horizon in the world that I really think need attention. Reach out to me! "Big Whoop Show" on YouTube, Spotify, Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, X, and everywhere else that the sun reaches. Talk to you soon! Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/ra/let-good-times-roll License code: MKXCQ2HSL0S23F2M

Ep. 15 | Step 1: Noticing, Step 2: Caring | Bouncing Walk & Scientists Missing

Welcome to Episode 15! Diving into the depths of it all with just me, myself, and I! Thank you for tuning in and enjoying the live stream last week. There's more scientists missing! If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to: 👍 Like the episode 💬 Leave a comment with your biggest takeaway 🔔 Subscribe for weekly conversations ⭐ Rate & review on Spotify and Apple Podcasts—it helps a ton!