Coffee-Related Podcasts

CoffeeGeek Podcast 066 - Vacpot History Part 1

Thu, 05 Feb 2009 02:58:26 -0800

A detailed walk through the early history of vacpots and siphon coffee makers, including their origins, rise in popularity, and saturation in the US market in the 1930s.

CoffeeGeek Podcast 065 - Vario Grinder

Wed, 28 Jan 2009 23:58:02 -0800

A detailed interview with Kyle Anderson from Baratza about the forthcoming Vario grinder; also talk about the new CoffeeGeek site, and CoffeeGeek on Twitter

CoffeeGeek Podcast 064 - Carl Sara Rocks

Fri, 08 Aug 2008 22:48:48 -0700

This episode talks about some culinary vs commodity coffee, great coffees available this summer, a new Barista outreach program from the Cup of Excellence, and a feature interview with Carl Sara.

CoffeeGeek Podcast 063 - SCAA, Connecting Worlds, George Howell

podcasts@coffeegeek.com — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 02:23:41 -0700

Finally, our post SCAA 2008 Minneapolis wrapup show, and a feature interview with George Howell about the book Connecting Worlds: The Coffee Trail. We also talk about trends in coffee, blends hiding the farmer, CoE and much more.

CoffeeGeek Podcast 062 - God in a Cup

Wed, 28 May 2008 14:11:07 -0700

Mark does a feature length interview with the author of God in a Cup: The Obsessive Quest for the Perfect Coffee

CoffeeGeek Podcast 061 - The Clover and More

Wed, 26 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -0700

Discussion about Starbucks buying the company that makes the Clover coffee maker, caffeine awareness month, the Professional Baristas Handbook, and In Pursuit of the God Shot.

CoffeeGeek Ristretto Podcast 02 - Coffee Moments

Wed, 30 Jan 2008 20:34:06 -0800

Mark reads from some of the emails sent in from a recent CoffeeGeek Podcast contest. People describe their best coffee moment

CoffeeGeek Ristretto Podcast 01

Wed, 23 Jan 2008 20:45:43 -0800

A quick podcast format featuring some of the up to the minute news and interesting things in Coffee. This episode - 5 litres of espresso, Starbucks, Dunkin Donuts and more Starbucks

CoffeeGeek Podcast 060 - Getting Caught Up

podcast@coffeegeek.com — Fri, 11 Jan 2008 02:44:58 -0800

After a long delay, the CoffeeGeek podcast is back in the same old mp3 format and a new enhanced iTunes / iPod format. Discussions about Italy certifying espresso, new coffees tried, Vancouver visitors and the WBC machine certifications.

CoffeeGeek Podcast 059 - Freeze Green New Coffees and Websites

Tue, 16 Oct 2007 20:05:57 -0700

Topics: Mark talks about freezing green coffee, new content articles on CoffeeGeek.com, CoffeeGeek's forthcoming new design, some press and a trio of great coffees to try.
MP3 format 21.3 mb, 1:04:25 (h:mm:sec)
Questions or comments: podcast@coffeegeek.com, call 1-206-965-8185, or look for us on Skype, username: CoffeeGeek

CoffeeGeek Podcast 058 - Post WBC, Communities and Esmeralda

Sun, 26 Aug 2007 23:26:00 -0700

Topics: Mark talks about an interview on WGN Radio, about the forum commmunity, then lots of talk about Esmeralda Especiale and single-origin espresso.
MP3 format 18.0 mb, 0:53:26 (h:mm:sec) Questions or comments: podcast@coffeegeek.com, call 1-206-965-8185, or look for us on Skype, username: CoffeeGeek

CoffeeGeek Podcast 057 - WBC 2007 and Grab Bag

Mon, 23 Jul 2007 20:23:00 -0700

Topics: A grab bag show, covering lever machines, YouTube videos, freezing coffee again, iced americanos, press pots, and an interview with former WBC Champ Tim Wendelboe.
MP3 format 20.3 mb, 0:59:35 (h:mm:sec)
Questions or comments podcast@coffeegeek.com, call 1-206-965-8185, or look for us on Skype, username: CoffeeGeek

CoffeeGeek Podcast 056 - Emails Answered

Thu, 05 Jul 2007 12:43:00 -0700

Topics: Mark spends almost the entire podcast today answering your email questions on everything from freezing green coffee, to what arabica is, to using a Rancilio Silvia, and much more.
MP3 format 23.1 mb, 1:06:13 (h:mm:sec)
Questions or comments podcast@coffeegeek.com, call 1-206-965-8185, or look for us on Skype, username: CoffeeGeek

CoffeeGeek Podcast 055 - Espresso in Australia

Mon, 11 Jun 2007 21:46:00 -0700

Joined by co-host Luca Costanzo, Mark talks about the coffee scene in Australia, including what typical drinks are, the scarcity of certain types of brewing machines, and plenty about the Australian and World Barista Championships.
MP3 format 17.8 mb, 1:21:25 (h:mm:sec)
Questions or comments podcast@coffeegeek.com, call 1-206-965-8185, or look for us on Skype, username: CoffeeGeek

CoffeeGeek Podcast 054 - Post SCAA and USBC Show

Tue, 15 May 2007 22:14:00 -0700

Topics: Another huge (sorry!) show with a wrapup of the cool stuff coming out of the SCAA Trade show in Long Beach including a lot of consumer stuff, and the controversial happenings at the USBC. With Tatiana Becker of Trabant Cafe in Seattle.
MP3 format 17.8 mb, 1:31:01 (h:mm:sec)
Questions or comments podcast@coffeegeek.com, call 1-206-965-8185, or look for us on Skype, username: CoffeeGeek

CoffeeGeek Podcast 053 - Interview Show - SCAA and UKBC

Sat, 10 Mar 2007 21:01:00 -0800

Topics: Huge, almost 2 hour show featuring an interview with James Hoffmann about the UK Barista Championship and Ric Reinhart, Ellie Matuzak and Jeff Taylor about the upcoming SCAA board elections and the SCAA vs. Consumers.
MP3 format 17.8 mb, 1:51:19 (h:mm:sec)
Questions or comments podcast@coffeegeek.com, call 1-206-965-8185, or look for us on Skype, username: CoffeeGeek

CoffeeGeek Podcast 052 - Emails Answered and Third Places

Tue, 27 Feb 2007 13:03:00 -0800

Topics: Reader emails are answered, including several grinder questions, and Mark talks a bit about the third place concept and Starbucks.
MP3 format 17.8 mb, 50:29 (mm:sec) 48kbps bitrate, 44.1Hz sample rate, mono channel.
Questions or comments podcast@coffeegeek.com, call 1-206-965-8185, or look for us on Skype, username: CoffeeGeek

CoffeeGeek Podcast 051 - Bad Reporting Equals Bad Coffee

Sun, 18 Feb 2007 23:26:07 -0800

Topics: The subject of how coffee is covered and represented by mainstream media is the topic, with Mark disecting a current chicago Sun-Times opinion editorial about coffee, plus more.
MP3 format 13.4 mb, 39:00 (mm:sec) 48kbps bitrate, 44.1Hz sample rate, mono channel.
Questions or comments podcast@coffeegeek.com, call 1-206-965-8185, or look for us on Skype, username: CoffeeGeek

CoffeeGeek Podcast 050 - The Big Five Oh

Sun, 11 Feb 2007 20:26:07 -0800

Topics: Back for 2007 - finally - our fiftieth CG Podcast covers all sorts of coffee related topics, from Cup of Excellence coffees to listener emails and much more.
MP3 format 17.9 mb, 62:47 (mm:sec) 40kbps bitrate, 44.1Hz sample rate, mono channel.
Questions or comments podcast@coffeegeek.com, call 1-206-965-8185, or look for us on Skype, username: CoffeeGeek

CoffeeGeek Podcast 049 - XXL Sized Year End Show

Fri, 29 Dec 2006 22:16:10 -0800

Topics: A XXL Sized show featuring a big update on the HGL and Fund Raiser for Coffee Kids, A detailed review of the Editors' Choice: Espresso Awards, and talk about all the new content on CoffeeGeek, plus a sneak peak at CoffeeGeek 3.0.
MP3 format 28.3 mb, 82:29 (mm:sec) 48kbps bitrate, 44.1Hz sample rate, mono channel.
Questions or comments podcast@coffeegeek.com, call 1-206-965-8185, or look for us on Skype, username: CoffeeGeek

CoffeeGeek Podcast 048 - CoffeeKids Fundraiser and HGL

Sat, 25 Nov 2006 23:43:15 -0800

Topics: A full report of the first week on the Holiday Gift List and Fundraiser events, with reports from Beata about past, present and future auctions, a sneak preview of a major auction item, and we sit down with Brad Ford from Wicked Cafe to talk about amazing coffees and the HGL.
MP3 format 14.3 mb, 41:37 (mm:sec) 48kbps bitrate, 44.1Hz sample rate, mono channel.
Questions or comments podcast@coffeegeek.com, call 1-206-965-8185, or look for us on Skype, username: CoffeeGeek

CoffeeGeek Podcast 047 - Holiday Gift List Preview

Sun, 19 Nov 2006 04:21:44 -0800

Topics: A jam packed show that previews the upcoming 2006 Holiday Gift List and Fundraiser for CoffeeKids on the CoffeeGeek website. Mark Prince describes what to expect, how you can help, and how you get get some great products. Mark also talks about the 2006 Editor's Choice Awards.
MP3 format 17.4 mb, 42:24 (mm:sec) 56 kbps bitrate, 44.1Hz sample rate, mono channel.
Questions or comments podcast@coffeegeek.com, call 1-206-965-8185, or look for us on Skype, username: CoffeeGeek

Episode 3: Origin To Appreciation

Wed, 27 Sep 2006 01:00:01 -0700

Sommelier compares wine and coffee tasting
C.A.F.E. Practices discussion with Conservation International
Responses to Kona and flavored coffee questions

CoffeeGeek Podcast 046 - Imbibe Magazine Super Episode and More

Thu, 21 Sep 2006 21:23:24 -0700

Topics: Our longest show ever, but very worth it - we have an interview with Karen Foley, publisher of Imbibe Magazine, and a surprise guest to talk about the mag. Then another secret surprise guest embarasses the crap out of Mark!
MP3 format 37.2 mb, 1:49:02 (h:mm:sec) 48 kbps bitrate, 44.1Hz sample rate, mono channel.
Questions or comments podcast@coffeegeek.com, call 1-206-965-8185, or look for us on Skype, username: CoffeeGeek

Episode 2: Speaking of Coffee

Tue, 12 Sep 2006 01:00:01 -0700

A lesson in Coffee Speak
An expert's take on entertaining with coffee
Pairing coffee with food

CoffeeGeek Podcast 045 - Black Gold, Super Autos and More

Sun, 10 Sep 2006 01:23:24 -0700

Topics: A full packed show talking about the important movie Black Gold, about new products coming this fall, changes at the CoffeeGeek website, restaurant coffee and a lot more!
MP3 format 23.2 mb, 58:02 (mm:sec) 56 kbps bitrate, 44.1Hz sample rate, mono channel.
Questions or comments podcast@coffeegeek.com, call 1-206-965-8185, or look for us on Skype, username: CoffeeGeek

Episode 1: Coffee 101

Tue, 05 Sep 2006 01:00:01 -0700

Coffee 101
A conversation with coffee farmers
Meet Starbucks baristas
Experience "coffee cupping" with a tasting expert

Series Introduction: What is Coffee Conversations?

Mon, 28 Aug 2006 01:00:01 -0700

Starbucks very first audio series dedicated to the exploration and appreciation of coffee, developed to help us celebrate our 35th anniversary.

CoffeeGeek Podcast 044 - Massive Email Show

Sat, 19 Aug 2006 19:23:24 -0700

Topics: Beata joins in on the show to read nine listener emails with questions, and we also play two voice mails. There's two secret suprise giveaways buried in the show as well!
MP3 format 21,4 mb, 1:02:20 (h:mm:sec) 48 kbps bitrate, 44.1Hz sample rate, mono channel.
Questions or comments podcast@coffeegeek.com, call 1-206-965-8185, or look for us on Skype, username: CoffeeGeek

CoffeeGeek Podcast 041 - The Nick Andrew and Mark Show

Mon, 14 Aug 2006 13:23:24 -0700

Topics: Mark records live to tape from Firenze, Italia, with Nick Cho of the Portafilter.net podcast, and Andrew Barnett from Ecco Cafe. They talk about coffee in Italy, the WBC, cafe culture and more!
MP3 format 15.5 mb, 45:09 (mm:sec) 48 kbps bitrate, 44.1Hz sample rate, mono channel.
Questions or comments podcast@coffeegeek.com, call 1-206-965-8185, or look for us on Skype, username: CoffeeGeek

CoffeeGeek Podcast 043 - More Irish People

Tue, 08 Aug 2006 23:21:12 -0700

Topics: Stephen and Jen from Ireland talk about latte art, more Irish coffee, and the Vancouver coffee scene, with Steve as the professional and Jen as the newbie
MP3 format 10.0 mb, 29:10 (mm:sec) 48 kbps bitrate, 44.1Hz sample rate, mono channel.
Questions or comments podcast@coffeegeek.com, call 1-206-965-8185, or look for us on Skype, username: CoffeeGeek

CoffeeGeek Podcast 042 - Arthur the Barista

Tue, 11 Jul 2006 01:21:12 -0700

Topics: A jam packed show sponsored by wholelattelove.com featuring a discussion with visiting Barista Arthur Wynn about latte art, the WBC, coffee in Ireland, mixing alcohol and coffee, and much more. Brought to you by wholelattelove.com.
MP3 format 23.3 mb, 1:07:54 (h:mm:sec) 48 kbps bitrate, 44.1Hz sample rate, mono channel.
Questions or comments podcast@coffeegeek.com, call 1-206-965-8185, or look for us on Skype, username: CoffeeGeek

Ciabatta!

Tue, 04 Jul 2006 12:41:14 -0700

In which Fortune Elkins of bread coffee chocolate yoga (http://bccy.blogspot.com) urges you to get really casual but strangely accurate when attempting the easiest bread of all, the chewy, soft, hole-y italian ciabatta.

Twin Yrgs: Counterculture & Batdorf

Sat, 01 Jul 2006 15:10:02 -0700

In which I briefly discuss two Ethiopian Yrgacheffe coffees, both fair-trade and organic, from Batdorf (www.batdorf.com) and Counterculture (www.counterculturecoffee.com). LATER NOTE: Thanks to an astute and caring listener, I’m now aware of an audio issue in which the podcast cuts off for some reason. I will repost tomorrow. Sorry! Thanks for your patience! Sigh.

Oren Bloostein's Greenwell Farms Kona

Sun, 18 Jun 2006 14:57:03 -0700

In the 6th bread coffee chocolate yoga podcast (bccy.blogspot.com) I enthuse about a lovely Kona coffees. Good Kona only seems expensive—remember, it’s grown in the USA, and these American Kona farmers have higher costs than their 3rd-world counterparts. Sometimes Kona coffees aren’t worth their high prices, but Oren’s is. . .in this podcast I tell you why.

PF.net 045 - Kopi Luwak Cupping - The Portafilter.net Podcast

Mon, 12 Jun 2006 17:20:00 -0700

On location at Counter Culture Coffee, Durham, NC. Cupping Kopi Luwak coffee from Animalcoffee.com with the boyz from the C.C.C.

Andrew Barnett's Ecco Northern Italian Espresso

Sun, 11 Jun 2006 10:12:31 -0700

In the 5th bread coffee chocolate yoga (bccy.blogspot.com) podcast, I describe Andrew Barnett’s Ecco Northern Italian espresso. Yummy. This photo of the fireworks last night over the East river tells you pretty much how this coffee’s flavors blossom. . .

My Coffee Description Guidelines

Sun, 04 Jun 2006 10:12:26 -0700

Several people have kindly written to me asking my “policy” for describing coffees on my blog, bccy.blogspot.com. I’m happy to discuss any specialty coffee, but there are just a few things that really help me out. . .

PF.net 044 - Happy Anniversary!!! - The Portafilter.net Podcast

Fri, 02 Jun 2006 17:20:00 -0700

Happy First Anniversary! Special Guest: Jeff Givens, Southern Skies Coffee. A bunch of topics covered after Nick and Jay resume their torrid verbal jousting.

CoffeeGeek Podcast 039 - Bern and Cafe Culture

Thu, 01 Jun 2006 13:12:41 -0700

Topics: Sitting at Kornhaus Cafe on one of the main avenues in Bern, Mark Prince reports on arriving at the WBC Judges certification, on Bern Cafe culture, on the espresso in Switzerland and much more.
MP3 format 8.4 mb, 24:29 (mm:sec) 48 kbps bitrate, 44.1Hz sample rate, mono channel.
Questions or comments podcast@coffeegeek.com, call 1-206-965-8185, or look for us on Skype, username: CoffeeGeek

coffee crazy?

Sat, 27 May 2006 14:03:48 -0700

why don’t food journalists understand that coffee’s as meaningful as wine?

PF.net 041 - Klaus - The Portafilter.net Podcast

Sun, 21 May 2006 17:20:01 -0700

An intimate chat with the newly crowned 2006 WBC Champion, Klaus Thomsen, Estate Coffee, Denmark

PF.net 039 - SCAE 2006 - The Mercanta-Something - The Portafilter.net Podcast

Fri, 19 May 2006 17:20:01 -0700

Marcanta The Coffee Hunter's 10th Anniversary party. Highlights: Matt Riddle competes tomorrow, Barista Magazine's cover-girl, Portafilter Podcast ends... The Geoff Watts Show begins: Kintaro Maruyama (Maruyama Group, Japan), Marcanta-peoples (Flory and Stephen), John Willison (London School of Coffee, UK), Jeremy Torz (UK), Gloria Montenegro talks about how much coffee sucks in France... and she's from France, and a special NZ co-host to close out the show. Sorry about the misspelled names!

PF.net 038 - SCAE 2006 - Hanging out with Ellie - The Portafilter.net Podcast

Fri, 19 May 2006 17:20:00 -0700

Walking the SCAE with Ellie Matuszak, Director of Training and Knowledge, Intelligentsia Coffee, Chicago, IL. Highlights: Why is your name Instaurator? walking the SCAE World of Coffee show floor, Simon from Jura, Kent Bakke (La Marzocco) speaks no english, Uncle Junior from The Sopranos, Reg Barber (coffeetamper.com) shows Ellie some love, chat with Justin Metcalf about coffee in Australia, Sammy Piccolo (Caffe Artigiano, Canada) and James Hoffman (La Spaziale, UK) right before they compete.

PF.net 037 - The Midnight Sessions - The Portafilter.net Podcast

Wed, 17 May 2006 17:20:00 -0700

Last show before Nick goes to Europe! Discussion topics: Coffee Wipes, WBC and the SCAE World of Coffee, "Jay Caragay Speaks," Hiring with Craigslist.org, Kopi Luwak?!? OPP (Other Peoples' Podcasts) Kitchen Confidential, and the chef vis-a-vis barista discussion

Welcome to the first bread coffee chocolate yoga podcast

Sat, 13 May 2006 13:00:07 -0700

Whereby Fortune Elkins of http://bccy.blogspot.com welcomes you to the first bread coffee chocolate yoga podcast as she makes a stop at NYC’s hipster candy hang-out, Economy Candy, and then make a great batch of iced Colombian coffee from Gimme!

CoffeeGeek Podcast 038 - XL Sized show, with a secret giveaway

Thu, 27 Apr 2006 23:16:44 -0700

Topics: can't believe we crammed this much into a show just over an hour long - WBC talk, calls to Australia, a new magazine's launch, interview with a publisher, voice mails, and even a Beata segment. Crammed!
MP3 format 17.7 mb, 62:09 (mm:sec) 40 kbps bitrate, 44.1Hz sample rate, mono channel.
Questions or comments podcast@coffeegeek.com, call 1-206-965-8185, or look for us on Skype, username: CoffeeGeek

PF.net 034 - SCAA Specials: Aida - The Portafilter.net Podcast

Thu, 20 Apr 2006 17:20:00 -0700

2006 SCAA Charlotte Series - Live from "Fox and Hound," Charlotte, NC, site of the 2006 SCAA Conference Roasters' Guild Party, hosted by Roast Magazine. An intimate chat (while surrounded by The New Kids On The Block) with Aida Batlle, coffee producer from El Salvador: Finca Kilimanjaro (Cup of Excellence El Salvador 2003 Presidential Award/#1 Winner), Mauritania, and Los Alpes. Also, Peter Giuliano, Director of Coffee, Counter Culture Coffee, Durham, NC, and Geoff Watts, Director of Coffee, Intelligentsia Coffee, Chicago, IL. Happy 4-20, everyone!

CoffeeGeek Podcast 037 - SCAA, USBC, Clover and Krups Espresso Prize

Sun, 16 Apr 2006 20:06:11 -0700

Topics: In this huge show, we do a full SCAA Charlotte Recap, talk about the Clover and USBC, give Doug Zell a call at Intelligentsia, talk about changes at the CoffeeGeek site, and at some point, we have a trivia contest to give away an espresso machine!
MP3 format 23.6 mb, 82:44 (mm:sec) 48 kbps bitrate, 44.1Hz sample rate, mono channel.
Questions or comments podcast@coffeegeek.com, call 1-206-965-8185, or look for us on Skype, username: CoffeeGeek

PF.net 032 - SCAA Specials: More Show Floor With The Hardcore - The Portafilter.net Podcast

Sun, 16 Apr 2006 17:20:00 -0700

2006 SCAA Charlotte Series - Nick surfs the show floor again, this time with Tonx, Kyle Glanville, and Alistair Durie. Some interesting conversations with a Burundian dude, Arthur from Rwanda, Terry Davis from Ambex, Kimberly Easson from Transfair USA, Ken Davids and Matthew from Coffeereview.com, Dr. Joseph Johns from Josuma Coffee Company, Zander Nosler from Coffee Equipment Company (Clover), and dueling Andrew Barnetts.

CoffeeGeek Podcast 036 Interview with Rob Stephen, SCAA Conference Chair

Sun, 09 Apr 2006 15:13:18 -0700

Topics: Another live to tape episode. This one is an interview with incoming SCAA President, and current conference chair Rob Stephen.
MP3 format 9.2 mb, 32:33 (mm:sec) 48 kbps bitrate, 44.1Hz sample rate, mono channel.
Questions or comments podcast@coffeegeek.com, call 1-206-965-8185, or look for us on Skype, username: CoffeeGeek

PF.net 031 - SCAA Specials: Counter Culture and Volcafe Party - The Portafilter.net Podcast

Sat, 08 Apr 2006 17:20:03 -0700

2006 SCAA Charlotte Series - Good times at Counter Culture Coffee's Charlotte training center. Dropping names: Prince, Trindle, Zell, Giuliano, Chapdelaine, Watts, Sorenson, Hamilton, Inman, and Hailu Gebra Hiwot.

PF.net 030 - SCAA Specials: Have You Met Amber? - The Portafilter.net Podcast

Sat, 08 Apr 2006 17:20:02 -0700

2006 SCAA Charlotte Series - Nick walks the SCAA Show Floor with special co-host, Amber Sather, barista trainer at Intelligentsia and a USBC competitor. Way too many guests to list them out here, but highlights: Funky pump on a Synesso, Amber meets an old friend-of-a-friend, Nick meets Nick, Ethiopian coffee is good, Ward Barbee from Fresh Cup Magazine on the SCAA, and much, much more.

PF.net 029 - SCAA Specials: Dinner with Zoka - The Portafilter.net Podcast

Fri, 07 Apr 2006 17:20:02 -0700

2006 SCAA Charlotte Series - No hanky-panky... it's all just dinner. Chit-chat, reminiscing, and love. Special guests: Jennifer Prince, Trish Skeie, Chris Davidson, and Jeff Babcock, all of Zoka Coffee, Seattle, wA, also: Sandy Hon, Bronwen Serna, and Gee Barger.

CoffeeGeek Podcast 035 Getting Caught Up and SCAA Charlotte

Mon, 03 Apr 2006 22:13:18 -0700

Topics: We want to get this one out before heading off to Charlotte this week, so a bit of "live to tape" without any editing. Mark is joined by Beata to answer emails, talk about Black Coffee a documentary, Brasil CoE Tastings and the forthcoming SCAA Show.
MP3 format 12.6 mb, 43:59 (mm:sec) 48 kbps bitrate, 44.1Hz sample rate, mono channel.
Questions or comments podcast@coffeegeek.com, call 1-206-965-8185, or look for us on Skype, username: CoffeeGeek

PF.net 027 - The Angry Show - The Portafilter.net Podcast

Fri, 24 Mar 2006 16:20:02 -0800

Special guests: Danielle Joray (former murky barista), a surprise phone call from a secret admirer, Dean Cycon from Dean's Beans, Orange, MA, Ryan Jensen, murky coffee. Discussion topics: Brazil CoE tasting from Ecco Caffe, Danielle is angry, Secret Guest must be angry at us, Dean Cycon with all about Fair Trade, Pirates of the Caribbean II, chit-chat about SCAA Conference, USBC, and porn. See y'all in Charlotte!!!

CoffeeGeek Podcast 034 CoffeeGeekin Roundtable

Sun, 19 Mar 2006 08:14:23 -0800

Topics: Mark is joined this week by a bunch of local Vancouver CoffeeGeeks who end up discussing everything from the Aerobee and Clover, to favourite cafes, to Chris Tacy's departure from the intellectual coffee scene.
MP3 format 15.9 mb, 53:33 (mm:sec) 48 kbps bitrate, 44.1Hz sample rate, mono channel.
Questions or comments podcast@coffeegeek.com, call 1-206-965-8185, or look for us on Skype, username: CoffeeGeek

PF.net 026 - Rob Stephen - The Portafilter.net Podcast

Tue, 14 Mar 2006 16:20:02 -0800

Special guest: Mr. Rob Stephen, Coffee Solutions, and 2006 SCAA Conference Chair. Discussion topics: TV talk, No blueberries in coffee?!? Talk with Rob about his history in coffee, Dunkin Donuts, SCAA Conference, and SCAA drama. A (typically) long show, but chock full of goodness.

CG Podcast 033 Newbies in the House

Sun, 12 Mar 2006 22:14:23 -0800

Topics: Mark has Beata and Julie in the studio, asking questions about the origins of coffee, milk and sugar in coffee, drink recipes and about the importance of grinding coffee. Mark tries his best to answer correctly, but gets a few facts slightly wrong.
MP3 format 12.7 mb, 37:39 (mm:sec) 48 kbps bitrate, 44.1Hz sample rate, mono channel.
Questions or comments podcast@coffeegeek.com, call 1-206-965-8185, or look for us on Skype, username: CoffeeGeek

CG Podcast 032 Brasil Cup of Excellence Part II

Mon, 06 Mar 2006 21:04:42 -0800

Topics: Back from a long break, Mark explains the delay between podcasts, says goodbye to a former CGer and delves into 2 more interviews covering the Brasil Cup of Excellence with Andrew Barnett of Ecco Cafe and Susie Spindler from Cup of Excellence.
MP3 format 27.4 mb, 77:54 (mm:sec) 48 kbps bitrate, 44.1Hz sample rate, mono channel.
Questions or comments podcast@coffeegeek.com, call 1-206-965-8185, or look for us on Skype, username: CoffeeGeek

PF.net 025 - Nick's House - The Portafilter.net Podcast

Mon, 06 Mar 2006 16:20:02 -0800

Podcasting from Nick's house Special guests: Bronwen Serna, Hines Public Market Coffee, Ellie Matuszak, Intelligentsia, Madeline Cho, Suzy Cho. Discussion topics: Bronwen made Nick's dad a cappuccino (a.k.a. Bronwen's barista posture), Aftermath of the MARBC ("Some of us are better off as number two..."), Barista Guild of America stuff, Being starstruck by baristas, Ellie on Chicago TV, We love Mr. Krups, Recap of the Great Lakes Regional Barista Competition, The Storminator, Nick's wife Suzy tells all, Coffee Corps

PF.net 024 - Coffee Fest DC and the MARBC 2006 - The Portafilter.net Podcast

Mon, 27 Feb 2006 16:20:02 -0800

Discussion topics and special guests: Sarah Allen, Barista Magazine Matt Milletto, Bellissimo Infogroup and the ABC. Kevin Dupree, The Cup, Bel Air, MD Heather Perry, Coffee Klatch, San Dimas, CA Bombay Sapphire Tonics, Kate LaPoint (To the Point Business Imaging) and Eric Bass, Stirling Gourmet Flavors talk about the place for syrups in specialty coffee Elizabeth Charrow, murky coffee Mandy Catron, murky coffee Marcus Boni, Intelligentsia Coffee Amber Sather, Intelligentsia Coffee talks about "Espresso L'ARANJA." Chris Deferio, Carriage House Coffee, Ithaca, NY, talks about the superficiality of latte art, and career moves Spencer Turer, Kerry Food and Beverage, Ryan Jensen, murky coffee, Holger? From Germany? Michelle Campbell, Director of Community and Events, SCAA, Alison Trowbridge, Espresso Supply, Sandy Hon, Java Jazz, Overland Park, KS, Ken Olsen, Barista Magazine, Peter Giuliano, Counter Culture Coffee, on cupping at Coffee Fest, and SCAA stuff, Jesse Cooper, Tryst Coffeehouse, Bar and Lounge. More Heather Perry on underwear, and much, much more.

PF.net 023 - Introducing Juliet - The Portafilter.net Podcast

Sat, 28 Jan 2006 16:20:02 -0800

Discussion topics: MWRBC, MARBC, and Coffee Fest, Our Boston trip to George Howell, Barista Magazine Feb-March 2006 and Wendelboeian dosing, SCAA Board election update, The "Small Axe" buying group, and upcoming guests

CG Podcast 031 A Barista in Ethiopia and Pt1 of Brasil Cup of Excellence

Thu, 19 Jan 2006 13:30:32 -0800

Topics: Mark has Angie Lof, head trainer from JJ Bean House of Coffee sit in talking about her trip to Ethiopia, then it's all Cup of Excellence, with the record breaking Brasil Auction and an interview with Instaurator, one of the buyers. Part one of two.
MP3 format 17.0 mb, 59:21 (mm:sec) 40 kbps bitrate, 44.1Hz sample rate, mono channel.
Questions or comments podcast@coffeegeek.com, call 1-206-965-8185, or look for us on Skype, username: CoffeeGeek

PF.net 022 - Brazil CoE, GLRBC, and Crotchless-n-Fingerless - The Portafilter.net Podcast

Fri, 13 Jan 2006 16:20:02 -0800

Discussion topics: Jay went to Vegas and L.A. Next podcast will be from Boston (next week) What Is Chris Tacy Thinking About Today? Talking to Katie about Crotchless-n-Fingerless Chat with Vince Piccolo (Caffe Artigiano) about how cool he is About triangle cupping with Aaron Chat with Matt Riddle (Intelligentsia Coffee) about his GLRBC win and much, much more

CG Podcast 030 Phuong Tran US Barista Champion

Sat, 07 Jan 2006 13:30:32 -0800

Topics: Awesome show with Phuong Tran sitting in on the entire thing. News with Jeanette Chan to start, then all Phuong as we discuss the USBC, WBC, Vancouver coffee, and much more.
MP3 format 20.7mb, 72:29 (mm:sec) 40 kbps bitrate, 44.1Hz sample rate, mono channel.
Questions or comments podcast@coffeegeek.com, call 1-206-965-8185, or look for us on Skype, username: CoffeeGeek

PF.net 021 - The First Annual Portafilter Podcast Awards 2005 - The Portafilter.net Podcast

Thu, 29 Dec 2005 16:20:02 -0800

Black tie only please. Award categories: Roaster of the Year, Technical Achievement in Espresso, Coffee Weblog of the Year, Career Move of the Year, Most Overexposed Coffee Personality of the Year, Coffee Magazine of the Year, Roastmaster of the Year, Green Buyer of the Year, Barista of the Year, Coffeebar of the Year. Also, Jay and Nick's look back on 2005, and look ahead to 2006. Happy New Year folks! Questions? Comments? Hate mail? Email us at podcast@portafilter.net, and we might read your email during the next show.

CG Podcast 029 Post Christmas Good wishes from CoffeeGeek!

Tue, 27 Dec 2005 21:22:41 -0800

Topics: Beata and Mark do a post Christmas podcast from the Sunshine coast, with some coffee talk, a tip of the podcast about roast dates, and a little help from Hoops and Yoyo.
MP3 format 10.3mb, 34:02 (mm:sec) 40 kbps bitrate, 44.1Hz sample rate, mono channel.
Questions or comments podcast@coffeegeek.com, call 1-206-965-8185, or look for us on Skype, username: CoffeeGeek

PF.net 020 - Welcome to The Clover - The Portafilter.net Podcast

Mon, 19 Dec 2005 16:20:02 -0800

Special guest: Zander Nosler, Coffee Equipment Company. Questions? Comments? Hate mail? Email us at podcast@portafilter.net, and we might read your email during the next show.

CG Podcast 028 Holiday Coffee and Espresso Recommendations

Fri, 16 Dec 2005 18:22:01 -0800

Topics: Mark finally succumbs and gives his top picks for coffee makers, grinders, espresso machines, and assorted coffee gadgetry and doodads. The first of two pre-Christmas shows.
MP3 format 11.8mb, 41:11 (mm:sec) 40 kbps bitrate, 44.1Hz sample rate, mono channel.
Questions or comments podcast@coffeegeek.com, call 1-206-965-8185, or look for us on Skype, username: CoffeeGeek.

CG Podcast 027 SCAA Talk, Restaurant Coffee and Tasting Intelligentsia

Fri, 09 Dec 2005 02:14:12 -0800

Topics: This week Mark is joined by Brad Ford of Wicked Cafe where they will talk about the SCAA, how retailers are served by the organization, an ambush phone call with Doug Zell, tasting Intelly coffees, then talk about restaurant coffee.
MP3 format 20.8mb, 72:53 (mm:sec) 40 kbps bitrate, 44.1Hz sample rate, mono channel.
Questions or comments podcast@coffeegeek.com, call 1-206-965-8185, or look for us on Skype, username: CoffeeGeek.

PF.net 019 - Back to the Future - The Portafilter.net Podcast

Sun, 04 Dec 2005 16:20:02 -0800

Back with Jay... live and in the flesh. Topics covered: - Reflections on Seattle (NWRBC, Coffee Fest, etc.) - Upcoming regional barista competition calendar - O.P.P. (Other Peoples' Podcasts) - Chris Tacy's "Keeping it Real 2006" - The La Marzocco GS3 - A P.I.D. primer - The Barista Guild forum (R.I.P.) - The SCAA Board... and Nick?!?! This is a long-ass show... so long only because we've been out for a while. Listen and enjoy. Questions? Comments? Hate mail? Email us at podcast@portafilter.net, and we might read your email during the next show.

CG Podcast 026 La Marzocco GS3 Meets the Public, Emails and Quality Rant

Wed, 30 Nov 2005 02:14:12 -0800

Topics: In this episode of the CoffeeGeek Podcast, Mark flies solo, talking about the La Marzocco GS3 open house, temperature stability in espresso, a rant about getting back to the quality of coffees, and emails answered.
MP3 format 13.9mb, 48:43 (mm:sec) 40 kbps bitrate, 44.1Hz sample rate, mono channel.
Questions or comments podcast@coffeegeek.com, call 1-206-965-8185, or look for us on Skype, username: CoffeeGeek.

CG Podcast 025 What's in the CoffeeGeek Lab, La Marzocco GS3, Batdorf Coffee

Mon, 21 Nov 2005 01:10:12 -0800

Topics: In the gold er silver, er something podcast, we do a major tasting of Batdorf and Bronson coffee with Beata, what's new in the CoffeeGeek labs incl the La Marzocco GS3, and news and CoffeeFest talk with Jeanette Chan!
MP3 format 22.1mb, 77:09 (mm:sec) 40 kbps bitrate, 44.1Hz sample rate, mono channel.
Questions or comments podcast@coffeegeek.com, call 1-206-965-8185, or look for us on Skype, username: CoffeeGeek.

PF.net 018 - Greg Scace - The Portafilter.net Podcast

Fri, 11 Nov 2005 16:20:02 -0800

Special guest: Greg Scace, developer of the Scace Thermofilter and overall super-consumer-enthusiast. Topics: alt.coffee, the Thermofilter, P.I.D., GS3, consumers vs. professionals, etc. (not in that order) Questions? Comments? Hate mail? Email us at podcast@portafilter.net, and we might read your email during the next show.

PF.net 017 - Crema Coffee and Bakery (Portland) - The Portafilter.net Podcast

Tue, 08 Nov 2005 16:20:02 -0800

Special guests: Chris Tacy (malachi), Sarah Allen (Barista Magazine), Brent Fortune (Crema Coffee and Bakery), Jana Oppenheimer (Stumptown), Stephen Vick (Stumptown), Phuong Tran (Zoka/Lava Java), Billy Wilson (Albina Press), Trish Skeie (Zoka) - Talkin about the Clover - Catching up with Coffee Fest and NWRBC news - What is Chris Tacy thinking about today? - Whining about lost podcasts - Barista Magazine chit-chat - Down 'n dirty about barista competitions Questions? Comments? Hate mail? Email us at podcast@portafilter.net, and we might read your email during the next show.

PF.net 016 - Stumptown - The Portafilter.net Podcast

Tue, 01 Nov 2005 16:20:02 -0800

Special guests: Duane Sorensen, Stumptown Coffee Roasters and Trish Skeie, Zoka Coffee and Tea Company Topics: - NWRBC - About Stumptown - The Barista Brain Drain - a bunch of jibba-jabba Questions? Comments? Hate mail? Email us at podcast@portafilter.net, and we might read your email during the next show.

PF.net 015 Special Edition: The PEARL Project. Portafilter.net Podcast

Tue, 18 Oct 2005 17:20:02 -0700

Special guests: Dan Clay, Director of the Institute of International Agriculture, Michigan State University, and creator of the PEARL Project. Anne Ottaway, PEARL Project marketing and communications specialist Peter Giuliano, Director of Coffee, Counter Culture Coffee, Durham, NC Write your letters to: Andrew S. Natsios Administrator U.S. Agency for International Development Ronald Reagan Building 1300 Pennsylvania Ave, NW Washington, DC 20523 FAX: 202-216-3455 E-mail: magarcia@usaid.gov Your Representative (look them up on www.house.gov) U.S. House of Representatives (Street address) Washington, DC (ZIP) Your Senator (look them up on www.senate.gov) U.S. Senate (Street address) Washington, DC 20510 Call the USAID office at 202-712-0000 Call your Representatives and Senators as well! Feel free to copy us on any emails you send out: PEARL@portafilter.net Questions? Comments? Hate mail? Email us at podcast@portafilter.net, and we might read your email during the next show.

PF.net 014 10.04.2005 Portafilter.net Podcast

Tue, 04 Oct 2005 17:20:02 -0700

Show highlights: - Non-coffee talk - North West Regional Barista Competition's coming up - Had any good coffee lately? - The Third Coffee Podcast (not ours, not CoffeeGeek's) - Latte art for psychics - "What's Chris Tacy Thinking About Today?" (Scace device, Nordic Cup, more NWRBC hype, wikipedia) - Crank calls to coffee people Questions? Comments? Hate mail? Email us at podcast@portafilter.net, and we might read your email during the next show.

PF.net 013: Special Edition - Portafilter.net Podcast

Sat, 17 Sep 2005 01:01:02 -0700

Podcasting from the Hilton City Center Hotel, Charlotte, NC Show highlights: - Ellie Matuzsak, Intelligentsia Coffee, Chicago, IL - Trish Skeie, Seattle, WA - Tim Chapdelaine, talks about importing coffee - Mike McKim, Houston, TX and Espresso Specialists, Seattle, WA, about coffee in Texas - Geoff Watts, Intelligentsia Coffee, Chicago, IL, about varietals - David Haddock, Bellissimo Consulting, about the Charlotte Shout. An AMAZING and JAM-PACKED show, super-sized for your pleasure. This is definitely one that you'll probably listen to more than once, because there's some mind-numbing stuff in this sucker. And in case you were wondering, yes, people were drinking. Questions? Comments? Hate mail? Email us at podcast@portafilter.net, and we might read your email during the next show.

PF.net 012: The Barista Competition Tutorial Special Edition - Portafilter.net Podcast

Sat, 03 Sep 2005 01:01:02 -0700

Barista Competition Tutorial Your hosts: Jay Caragay (two-time USBC competitor, two-time regional barista competition competitor), and Nick Cho (USBC competitor, coach/trainer for regional, USBC, and WBC competitors, USBC certified judge, emcee at regional, USBC and WBC competitions, almost WBC judge certified). Show highlights: - News bits: Hurricanes, gas prices, Hines, Caffe Artigiano espresso, "Old Timers' Barista Competition" CANCELLED, CoffeeGeek Podcast vs. Portafilter Podcast. - A complete, comprehensive, two-hour run-down of the barista competition (WBC/USBC) scoresheets, chock full of tips, secrets, and insights for the competition barista. Please keep in mind, though we know of no other such endeavor that's attempted to really delve into the specifics of the barista competition scoring criteria, this is all just based on personal observations. Your results may vary. Also, if you have NO INTEREST WHATSOEVER in barista competitions, then I recommend that once we start talking about them, you just stop listening. Don't say we didn't warn ya! Questions? Comments? Hate mail? Email us at podcast@portafilter.net, and we might read your email during the next show.

PF.net 011: Jay in Vegas and Mark Inman - Portafilter.net Podcast

Sun, 21 Aug 2005 01:01:02 -0700

Podcast Eleven Special guest: Mark Inman, President and Green Buyer, Taylor Maid Farms Organic Coffee and Tea Podcasting from murky coffee, Arlington, VA... and Las Vegas, NV Jay's in Vegas! Thank God for cellphones. Quick note: we mention that we're gonna do a call-in to the Roasters' Guild annual retreat... and it never happened. We'll catch up with the roaster-folks later, but we should have explained that but we didn't. Oh well. Good stuff otherwise. Show highlights: - Jay in Vegas - Nick responds to coffee geeks - call-in with Mark Inman, with discussion about organic farming, possible innovations in coffee production for espresso, etc. Information overload! Great stuff! - a very special and exclusive and important announcement from Mr. Inman! Questions? Comments? Hate mail? Email us at podcast@portafilter.net, and we might read your email during the next show.

PF.net 009 Portafilter.net Podcast

Sat, 30 Jul 2005 03:03:02 -0700

Podcast Number Niner. Special guests: Cindy Chang, Counter Culture Coffee (Durham, NC), and Trey Elder, Intelligentsia Coffee (Chicago, IL). Podcasting from Jay's Shave Ice, Timonium, MD. We recorded onto a WinXP laptop this time, and we had a couple of sound issues. Don't think it detracts too much from this mess of a podcast. Oh, and no apologies for the length of this show... you know you love it. Show highlights and discussion topics: - News bits - Chit-chat with our guests - Special event: Cindy Eats A Rib - Espresso lineage: where your initial training came from - What Is Chris Tacy Thinking About Today? - Coffeehouse culture Questions? Comments? Hate mail? Email us at podcast@portafilter.net, and we might read your email during the next show.

PF.net 008 Portafilter.net Podcast

Mon, 18 Jul 2005 02:55:02 -0700

Special guest: barista Katie Carguilo. Show highlights: - There are no highlights. Only lowlights. This podcast was super-long, rambling, riddled with profanity, and it rambles too. For true fans of the podcast only. - What we did before coffee - getting pissed off at your barista coworker - tasting some espressos - Nick tells a story about getting cussed out by a chef - What is your 'perfect coffeeshop?' - CoffeeGeek moderators - Jay gets into the porn industry. - blah, blah, blah. Questions? Comments? Hate mail? Email us at podcast@portafilter.net, and we might read your email during the next show.

PF.net 007 Portafilter.net Podcast

Wed, 13 Jul 2005 02:55:02 -0700

Show highlights: - News bits (Hines Public Market Coffee, Zoka's new Director of Coffee, condolences) - Phone call to Kyle Larson, Stumptown Coffee, about the USBC - More USBC chit-chat - New regular segment: "What's Chris Tacy Thinking About Today?" - WARNING: EXPLICIT ANALOGY ALERT... how coffee can be like masturbation Questions? Comments? Hate mail? Email us at podcast@portafilter.net, and we might read your email during the next show.

PF.net 006 Portafilter.net Podcast

Sun, 03 Jul 2005 02:55:02 -0700

Special guest, Mr. Daryn Berlin, General Manager, Counter Culture Coffee, Durham, NC. Show highlights: - News bits (baby-making) - Phone call from Fritz Storm, 2002 World Barista Champion - About George Howell and Terroir Coffee's green freezing - Extraction ratios and weighing your shots. AAC format for iPod and iTunes (bookmarkable), 14.0 MB, 1:15:42. 24 kbps bitrate, 32 kHz sample rate (low-quality audio) Questions? Comments? Hate mail? Email us at podcast@portafilter.net, and we might read your email during the next show.

PF.net 005 Portafilter.net Podcast

Mon, 27 Jun 2005 13:18:02 -0700

Special guest, Mr. Aaron Ultimo, Head Trainer and Coffeeboy, and Mr. Ryan Jensen, General Retail Manager, both from murky coffee, Washington, DC. Show highlights: - A couple of news bits (Starbucks, Intelly leveling-tool) - Regional Barista Competition calendar - Is winning a regional barista competition a disadvantage at the USBC? - "Guest Espresso" - Baristas vs. Coffeebar owners :-/ - What's up with the BGA? - oh, and we do an impression of Mark Prince's lady-friend, Beata. AAC format for iPod and iTunes (bookmarkable), 13.4 MB, 1:13:08. 24 kbps bitrate, 32 kHz sample rate (low-quality audio) Questions? Comments? Hate mail? Email us at podcast@portafilter.net, and we might read your email during the next show.

PF.net 004 Portafilter.net Podcast - Live from the SERBGJ

Sun, 19 Jun 2005 13:18:02 -0700

Live from the South East Regional Barista Guild Jam, hosted by Stockton Graham and Company. Special guests: Bronwen Serna (Hines Public Market Coffee, Seattle, WA and 2004 USBC Champion), Cindy Chang (Counter Culture Coffee; WBC Hemisphere Coordinator), Gee Barger (Counter Culture Coffee), Russell Chisholm (The Easy Chair Coffee Shop, Blacksburg, VA), Jeff Vojta (Stockton Graham and Co., and SCAA Board member). Show highlights: - USBC/WBC official espresso machine changes? - Barista competitions... relevant to "real life?" - Judging at barista competitions - CoffeeGeek.com, Mark Prince, and coffee enthusiasts - and much more... We had a lot of people around the table for this one... please excuse the wandering ramblings!AAC format for iPod and iTunes (bookmarkable), 16.0 MB, 1:27:20. 24 kbps bitrate, 32 kHz sample rate (low-quality audio) Questions? Comments? Hate mail? Email us at podcast@portafilter.net, and we might read your email during the next show.

PF.net 002 Portafilter.net Podcast - Cupping and Cup of Excellence with Peter Giuliano

Sat, 04 Jun 2005 13:18:02 -0700

Already doing "special" podcasts. Jeez. An intimate talk with Peter Giuliano, Director of Coffee at Counter Culture Coffee, Durham, NC Show highlights: - All about cupping coffee- The Cup of Excellence- More Star Wars nonsense AAC format for iPod and iTunes (bookmarkable), 8.8 MB, 48:06. 24 kbps bitrate, 32 kHz sample rate (low-quality audio) Questions? Comments? Hate mail? Email us at podcast@portafilter.net, and we might read your email during the next show.

PF.net 001 Portafilter.net Podcast Episode I - The Phantom Menace

Sat, 28 May 2005 09:18:02 -0700

Ehhh... first try. Show highlights: - Introductions - "Journalistic Credibility" - Phone call from Bronwen Serna, 2004 US Barista Champion - Coffee cupping - etc. AAC format for iPod and iTunes (bookmarkable) for iPod and iTunes (bookmarkable), 9.9 MB, 54:02. 24 kbps bitrate, 32 kHz sample rate (low-quality audio) Questions? Comments? Hate mail? Email us at podcast@portafilter.net, and we might read your email during the next show.