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Coffee People Podcast
The Coffee People Podcast is part of the Roast! West Coast coffee network. Host Ryan Woldt interviews coffee professionals and shares their stories as they tackle the entrepreneurship, creativity, passion, science, and innovation required to succeed in the coffee industry. Appreciate your morning coffee more by listening to Coffee People, and engage with the growing craft coffee community this podcast aims to uplift.
Episodes
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Nick Spilger, CEO & Stephen Vick, Head of Coffee at Siip Coffee App
Nick Spilger is the CEO and Founder of the Siip Coffee App. Stephen Vick is Siip's Head of Coffee. The team are working to index coffees from around the world…
Coffee People PodcastFionn Pooler, Founder and Coffee Journalist at The Pourover
Fionn Pooler is the coffee journalist behind the highly readable, well-resourced, and impressively sourced The Pourover coffee newsletter. if it isn't obvious…
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Iron Sharpens Iron: The Audio Version by Ben Jones for Coffee People Podcast.
Iron Sharpens Iron is the audio version of a column written for Coffee People Podcast's weekly newsletter by Ben Jones.Read by Coffee People Podcast host Ryan…
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Drinking Coffee With Ben Jones, Former Aeropress Champion and Coffee Person.
We enjoy a cup of coffee free of evil spirits with Ben Jones. Ben's a former Aeropress champion and all-around coffee person. For context subscribe to…
Coffee People PodcastDavid Yardley, CEO of Go Get Em Tiger
David Yardley rejoins the show to chat about Roasted At Origin, a new Go Get Em Tiger coffee program featuring coffees roasted by producers. David was…
Coffee People PodcastMitch Fierro, VP Sales and Marketing at Go Get Em Tiger
Mitch Fierro of Go Get Em Tiger coffee (Los Angeles, CA) joins the podcast to chat about his unique path into leadership within the industry. We also touch on…
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A Coffee People interlude: at Quince Coffee House in Denver, Colorado.
A Coffee People interlude: at Quince Coffee House in Denver, Colorado. See you next week. For context subscribe to the Coffee People podcast…
Coffee People PodcastAndreas Tischendorf, Co-Founder of Col Spirit, Colombian Specialty Coffee
Andreas Tischendorf is the Co-Founder of Col Spirit, a coffee import export business with a focus on Colombian coffees. The company was launched in 2016 with…
Coffee People PodcastArmando Cardenas, Quail Street Coffee Roasters Co-Founder and Head Roaster
Armando Cardenas is the Co-Founder and Roaster at Quail Street Coffee Roasters in Escondido, CA. The garage-based roasting company is almost to their seven…
Coffee People PodcastCLIP SHOW: Coffee People looks back to season one for great advice from coffee professionals.
As we move closer to season 20 of the Coffee People podcast (formerly Roast! West Coast), we're increasingly looking back to where we came from. Season one of…
Coffee People PodcastKenneth Olson, Barista Magazine and Camp Coffee Shop
Coffee People podcast host Ryan Woldt met Barista Magazine Co-Founder Kenneth Olson at a local Portland, OR coffee shop to hear his reflections on the…
Coffee People PodcastEdwin and Magda Harrison, Curious Roo Coffee Roasters and Artisan Coffee
Edwin and Magda Harrison (and their family) took a break—kind of—from running Curious Roo Coffee Roasters, Artisan Coffee, and Artisan Coffee School to deliver…
Coffee People PodcastJulian Mamaj, SOVDA Vice President of Sales and Marketing
Julian Mamaj joins us from Munich, Germany to chat about his journey through specialty coffee to his current role as VP of Sales and Marketing at SOVDA. SOVDA…
Coffee People PodcastCoffee People Live at World Of Coffee San Diego 2026
The Coffee People Podcast returned to San Diego, CA in April 2026 for the World Of Coffee expo hosted by the Specialty Coffee Association. On the Thursday…
Coffee People PodcastIan Nelson, DOMA Coffeee
Coffee People podcast visits past guest Ian Nelson of DOMA Coffee at their Post Falls, ID coffee lab for a chat about music, the evolution of the Q-Grader…
Coffee People PodcastNick And Ryan Drink Coffee. Coffee People Season 18.
Join Nick Schmitt, Specialty Coffee Ambassador for Roastar coffee packaging, and Ryan Woldt, Host of Coffee people as they drink a cup of coffee (and in this…
Coffee People PodcastJonathan Bass, Bellwether Coffee EVP of Marketing and Communications
Jonathan Bass is the Executive Vice President of Marketing and Communications for Bellwether Coffee in Berkley, CA. After taking a break from an illustrious…
Coffee People PodcastJane Lo and Rob Whitten, p!ng
Jane Lo and Rob Whitten are the Co-Founders and Co-CEOs of p!ng, an autonomous coffee and beverage drive-thru business focused on speed and convenience…
Coffee People PodcastJenn Chen, Specialty Coffee Writer and Photographer
Jenn Chen is a writer and photographer whose work in specialty coffee has been expansive. We chat about the benefits and challenges of being self-taught and…
Coffee People PodcastMaria Sinatra, Brand Protection Attorney, Venable LLP
Disclaimer from Venable LLP: “The information in this podcast is not intended to provide legal advice or opinion. Such advice may be given only when it is…
Coffee People PodcastAndrew and Christine Houghtaling, Kissing Rock Coffee
Andrew and Christine Houghtaling are the duo behind Kissing Rock Coffee. The roasting company located in Gold Beach, OR near the iconic Kissing Rock rising up…
Coffee People PodcastKevin Hartley, CEO and Co-Founder of Cambio Roasters
Kevin Hartley is the Co-Founder and CEO of Cambio Roasters. The company is trying to divert some of the demand for disposable coffee pods into recyclable…
Coffee People PodcastFreezing Coffee with Isabella Vitaliano, Lab & Quality Control Specialist at Royal Coffee.
Isabella Vitaliano and the team at Royal Coffee's recent experiments on freezing coffee were more than worthy of a full episode. Plus, we get to learn more…
Coffee People PodcastNick & Ryan Drink Coffee at CoffeeFest NYC
Coffee People Podcast host Ryan Woldt sits with recurring guest Nick Schmitt of Roastar (coffee packaging) for an extended segment they call Nick & Ryan Drink…
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Season 17 is complete! Thank you.
Thanks for being here. Season 18 begins dropping soon. For context subscribe to the Coffee People podcast newsletter at…
Coffee People PodcastCraig Brooks and Kory Nauseef, Coffee Depot
Kory Nauseef (Head Roaster) and Craig Brooks (Co-Founder) of Coffee Depot and Coffee Mania in upstate New York joined the Coffee People podcast at CoffeeFest…
Coffee People PodcastSundar Chellapa, Yeri Cofee
Sundar Chellapa is the founder of Yeri Coffee in Harlem, NY. His search for the unique flavor profiles found in the coffee of his upbringing in India finally…
Coffee People PodcastAnu Menon, Co-Founder Driftaway Coffee Roasters
Anu Menon is the Co-Founder of Driftaway Coffee Roasters. Along with their partner, they've been running the business in Brooklyn, NY since 2014. A lot has…
Coffee People PodcastYoshawn Smith, The Pour-Up LA & Califia Farms
Yoshawn Smith of The Pour Up LA (coffee and barista education) and Califia Farms (alternative milk options) rejoins the podcast at CoffeeFest NYC to talk about…
Coffee People PodcastDr. Gregory Marcus, Associate Chief of Cardiology for Research at UCSF Health
Dr. Gregory Marcus is the Associate Chief of Cardiology for Research at UCSF Health and an Associate Editor of JAMA. JAMA is an international peer-reviewed…
Coffee People PodcastBruce Hathaway, The Coffee Lamp
Watch the full interview on Coffee People podcast featuring Bruce Hathaway, the nattily dressed gentleman behind The Coffee Lamp. We chat about having an…
Coffee People PodcastMarino Baca, Rishi Tea & Botanicals
For a half an hour, we turned the Coffee People set at CoffeeFest NYC into the Tea People set. Watch the full interview on Coffee People podcast featuring…
Coffee People PodcastMegan Kanzler, Olive Ridley Studios
The full interview on Coffee People podcast featuring Megan Kranzler, the Graphic Designer and Founder behind Olive Ridley Studios, a creative branding agency…
Coffee People PodcastTaka Kirstein, Takayoshi.Co
Enjoy the full interview on Coffee People podcast featuring Taka (Brian) Kirstein, a coffee media personality who creates and develops content for brands in…
Coffee People PodcastJohn Wilt, Maiden Coffee Roasters
John Wilt is the Co-Owner and Operator of Maiden Coffee Roasters in Asbury Park, NJ. The mostly wholesale coffee roaster recently introduced tin cans sourced…
Coffee People PodcastIbrahem Dalatte, Hands-On Coffee and Mooala Ambassador
Ibrahem Dalatte, Barista, Entrepreneur, and Latte Artist, was at CoffeeFest NYC supporting the Mooala alternative beverage booth. He took a break to join…
Coffee People PodcastBrianna Stefano, Brewing With Brianna Coffee Consultant
Brianna Stefano is the Cortado Queen of Connecticut, and also a coffee consultant, coffee roaster, and Vice President of the Connecticut Coffee Collective. By…
Coffee People PodcastMiguel Flores Burgos, List+Beisler Coffee
Miguel Flores Burgos is a Green Coffee Importer with List + Beisler Coffee. Originally from Honduras, he has a coffee farm background and now gets a different…
Coffee People PodcastMichael Acosta, Story And Soil Coffee
Story and Soil Coffee is based in downtown Hartford, CT. Founder Michael Acosta joined the Coffee People podcast to talk about how a college job led to his…
Coffee People PodcastJaye Cheray, Coffee For Singles
Jaye Cheray is building a community where people can just be without the pressure of the dating scene. Coffee For Singles is a meet-up opportunity for organic…
Coffee People PodcastNathan Claycomb, Joe On The Go
Joe On The Go Co-Founder Nathan Claycomb joined the Coffee People podcast at CoffeeFest NYC to chat about the quick growth of his family owned company, and how…
Coffee People PodcastOwner of The Yellow Mug Valley Mobley joins Coffee People at CoffeeFest NYC 2026
Valley Mobley joins Coffee People podcast at CoffeeFest NYC to talk about how early coffee diner experiences led her down the path to entrepreneurship and…
Coffee People PodcastJackie Newman, World of Coffee
Jackie Newman joins Coffee People podcast at CoffeeFest NYC to talk about joining the family business and working with big clients like Jack Daniels and I…
Coffee People PodcastMaddie & Marianna, Gaia Coffee Co.
Maddie and Marianna dropped by our CoffeeFest NYC booth collaboration with Roastar Coffee Packaging to talk up Gaia Coffee Co. in Lewes Delaware. Find online…
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Gio Barreto, Running Latte Coffee
Gio Barreto is the Co-Founder of Running Latte in Bergenfield, NJ. We chatted at CoffeeFest NYC 2026 about the new business he opened with his sisters.The full…
Coffee People PodcastTori Mininni, Future Coffee Shop Owner
Tori Mininni is in the beginning phases of opening their first coffee shop on the Jersey Shore. Tentatively named Flourish, Tori aims to open a space that lets…
Coffee People PodcastEvan Santiago, Hybrid Kitchen + Butter Bakery
Evan Santiago is the Founder of Hybrid Kitchen + Butter Bakery. We chat about the value of pocket notebooks, coffee, and he offers the advice entrepreneurs…
Coffee People PodcastJean Brillman, White Horse Coffee Roasters
Jean Brillman is the Co-Founder of White Horse Coffee Roasters in Jenkintown, PA. She was our very first guest at our Coffeefest NYC 2026 pop-up podcasting…
Coffee People PodcastEmily Smith, Hacea Coffee Source
Emily Smith reimagined her career, and then apparently manifested it into existence! As the Customer Relations Expert for our friends at Hacea Coffee Source…
Coffee People PodcastMat Cohen, Coffee Connections Chicago
Mat Cohen is the founder of Coffee Connections in Chicago, IL. Coffee Connections is a barista training and cafe job skills non-profit. He joined Coffee People…
Coffee People PodcastJosh Taves, Founder Of Dialed Coffee Services
Josh Taves is the Founder of Dialed Coffee Services based in Grand Rapids Michigan. We chat about his barista-forward espresso technician and services company…
Coffee People PodcastRECAP: Alex Pyne, President of the Blue Bottle Independent Union
We recap the recent episode featuring Alex Pyne. He is a barista at Blue Bottle Coffee and the President of the Blue Bottle Independent Union (BBIU). We chat…
Coffee People PodcastAlex Pyne, President of the Blue Bottle Independent Union
Alex Pyne is a barista at Blue Bottle Coffee and the President of the Blue Bottle Independent Union (BBIU). We chat about how he came to be an organizer, the…
Coffee People PodcastRECAP: Jing Lin, Coffee Confessionals on the Coffee People Podcast
We recap our recent episode with Jing Lin. She is the Founder of Coffee Confessionals. Coffee Confessionals is a Hollywood, CA cafe that focuses on more than…
Coffee People PodcastJing Lin, Founder of Coffee Confessionals
Jing Lin is the Founder of Coffee Confessionals, a Hollywood, CA cafe that focuses on more than the coffee and food they serve. They also encourage customer…
Coffee People PodcastRECAP: Will Reif, President of Roastar Coffee Packaging
Will Reif is the Founder and President of @RoastarBags in Wausau, WI. He joined the Coffee People podcast to share his journey into coffee thru…
Coffee People PodcastRECAP: Coffee With Emily Lavalier, EmLavArt Artist
This is a RECAP of our Bonus Coffee People Coffee With episode featuring Emily Lavalier. She is the Owner and Artist behind EmLavArt, and trip leader at…
Coffee People PodcastWill Reif, President of Roastar Coffee Packaging
Will Reif is the Founder and President of @RoastarBags in Wausau, WI. He joined the Coffee People podcast to share his journey into coffee thru…
Coffee People PodcastCoffee With Emily Lavalier, Artist and Travel Guide at Hammer Travel
This is a Bonus Coffee People Coffee With episode featuring Emily Lavalier. She is the Owner and Artist behind EmLavArt, and trip leader at Hammer Residences…
Coffee People PodcastRECAP: Arda Barlas, Owner of Boxx Coffee Roasters LA joins the Coffee People podcast.
We recap our recent episode featuring Arda Barlas. He is an owner at Boxx Coffee LA, a specialty coffee roaster and cafe in the Downtown LA Arts district…