Aaron, Chris, and Wade discuss the vital role that baristas play in the coffee industry. From the skills of making coffee to the emotional labor of handling adults who don't otherwise know how to handle themselves, baristas make coffee delightful on a number of levels. However, they also discuss how baristas are woefully under-supported for the many roles they are expected to play in the industry.

IF YOU ARE A BARISTA AND YOU WANT TO JOIN THIS CONVERSATION: REACH OUT TO US! We would like to talk to baristas about your experiences making coffee delightful day in and day out. Even if you don't want to do a full interview, you can write to us or simply answer a couple of questions. You deserve to be heard, and we are listening.

Shoutouts

Ugly Duck (@uglyduckcoffee) - AM:FM (@amfm_coffee) - Joe Bean Roasters (@joebeanroasters) - New City Cafe & Roastery (@newcityroc) - Fuego Coffee Roasters (@fuegocoffee)

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Joe Bean Roasters

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Food About Town

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Aaron, Chris, and Wade sit down with Lily and Michelle Soehadi, who founded Kopani Coffee in November, 2024. Alongside roasting delicious coffee, they've served drinks from their signature menu on their coffee cart, and held educational events to enrich their community's experience of coffee. Their story and approach to coffee are driven by gotong royong, a commitment to mutual enrichment in community settings, a value they carry from their Indonesian heritage, but especially from their late mother. Coupled with a drive to truly learn and teach about coffee, Kopani continues to grow in every direction, telling an inspiring story along the way.

Mentioned in this episode

Kopani Coffee (@kopanicoffee) - Cat & Cloud (@catcloudcoffee) - Wonderstate Coffee (@wonderstatecoffee) - Friedhats (@friedhats) - Mill City Roasters (@millcityroasters)

Shoutouts

Ugly Duck (@uglyduckcoffee) - The Potted Bean (@the_pottedbean) - Whole Latte Love (@wholelattelove)

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Food About Town

Food About Town hosted by Chris Lindstrom, focusing on restaurants, food and drink of all kinds, and whatever topics I want to cover! https://foodabouttown.captivate.fm/

Joe Bean Roasters

Joe Bean Coffee - Coffee that lifts everyone. https://shop.joebeanroasters.com

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Aaron and Wade sit down with Marvin Gay of LoPhase Coffee, to follow a journey through hard times, big successes, adversity, and self-assertion. Marvin's describes his experience of coming into conflict with the dominant cultures of the coffee industry and his decisions to trust himself, express himself, and ultimately be himself in spite of the pressure to conform. Marvin's story is not merely about coffee; it is a powerful example of how to rise from challenges, stay true to yourself, demand more of those around you, and ultimately expand the cultural purview of the coffee industry.

Mentioned in this Episode

LoPhase Coffee (@lophasecoffee) - AM:FM (@amfm_coffee) - Ugly Duck Coffee (@uglyduckcoffee) Krudco Skateshop (@krudcoskateshop) - Hooked Venice (@hooked.venice) - Fauve Coffee (@fauve_coffee)

Shoutouts

The Potted Bean (@the_pottedbean) - Kopani Coffee (@kopanicoffee)

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Common Thread

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Joe Bean Roasters

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Aaron, Chris, and Wade sit down with Anthony Coffaro of The Potted Bean: a very new coffee popup here in Rochester. Anthony's journey in Specialty Coffee began five years ago when a friend replaced his morning drive-thru coffee with a local Rochester option. Since then, Anthony's growing passion and natural curiosity have led him to a love of coffee service through the Potted Bean.

Shoutouts

Potted Bean (@the_pottedbean) - Pearson's (@ilovepearsonsroc) - Charlie Riedel's (@charliereidelsrestaurant) - Valor Coffee (@valor.coffee) - AM:FM (@amfm_coffee) - Artisan Works (@artisanworksny) - Sips Coffee & Cafe (@sipsrochester) - Irondequoit Market (@irondequoit_market) - Fauve Coffee (@fauve_coffee)

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It’s A Lot

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Joe Bean Roasters

Joe Bean Coffee - Coffee that lifts everyone. https://shop.joebeanroasters.com

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Chris and Wade sit down with Billy Lyons, Rochester native and founder of Fauve Coffee. Billy walks us through his wide-ranging experience in coffee and the art world, and how that comes to both are expressed in the unique perspective Fauve delivers.

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Joe Bean Roasters

Joe Bean Coffee - Coffee that lifts everyone. https://shop.joebeanroasters.com

Nights and Weekends

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In this episode we taste two coffees from different regions of Mexico and two different roasters. Then, we dive into some stats and characteristics of Mexican coffees.

You can still grab the @behindlassroc YearBook Zine (Years 1-3)!

Listen to @plantsxbeats by the illustrious @byrobbell.

C’mon. Who doesn’t love @fellowproducts Drops?

Coffees enjoyed in this episode were from @onyxcoffeelab and @broadsheetcoffee.

The ever-amazing Jackie McGriff BLEW OUR MINDS with a literally perfect, single-take ad read for @voicesproj during our break.

@allianceforcoffeeexcellence holds @cupofexcellence competitions and auctions in 17 countries. The results are fascinating.

Shoutouts

@uglyduckcoffee

@gimmecoffee

@fauve_coffee

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Getting Real with Bossy: For Women Who Own Business

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Joe Bean Roasters

Joe Bean Coffee - Coffee that lifts everyone. https://shop.joebeanroasters.com

Peaks Coffee Company

Ugly Duck Coffee Company

Aporia Coffee Company

What is washed coffee?

What is Natural Process Coffee?

Anaerobic respiration

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Joe Bean Roasters

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