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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.
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Coffee People PodcastArda Barlas, Owner of Boxx Coffee Roasters LA joins the Coffee People podcast.
Arda Barlas is an owner at Boxx Coffee LA, a specialty coffee roaster and cafe in the Downtown LA Arts district (DTLA). He joined the Coffee People podcast to…
Coffee People PodcastRECAP: Sam Larobardiere, Theory Coffee Roasters
A recap of the key takeways from our recent chat with Sam Larobardiere, the Co-Founder and owner/operator of Theory Coffee Roasters and coffee-guy partner in…
Coffee People PodcastSam Larobardiere, Founder of Theory Coffee Roasters and Podium Coffee Club on Coffee People podcast.
Sam Larobardiere is the Co-Founder and owner/operator of Theory Coffee Roasters and partner in Podium Coffee Club. He joined the Coffee People podcast to share…
Coffee People PodcastRecap: Etelle Higonnet, Founder of Coffee Watch
The post-show recap of the recent episode featuring the Founder of Coffee Watch Etelle Higonnet. Coffee Watch is a coffee industry watchdog. Their mission…
Coffee People PodcastEtelle Higonnet, Founder of Coffee Watch
Etelle Higonnet founded Coffee Watch, a coffee industry watchdog. She joins Coffee People to share her journey into coffee. "Coffee Watch is a nonprofit…
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Thanks, Roastar!
At Coffee People, we're looking forward to another year of collaboration with our Presenting Sponsors, Roastar, Inc. Head to https://www.roastar.com/ to learn…
Coffee People PodcastThank You For Supporting Coffee People. The Last Episode Of 2025.
It is the end of Season 15. The end of our fifth year, and the end of 2025. This effort in coffee podcasting, writing, and community building has been an…
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Kyle Layton From Prismatic Coffee Joins Coffee People For The Second One.
Kyle Layton is the cafe GM, Head Roaster, and Co-Owner of Prismatic Coffee in Salem, OR. He joined the podcast for a second time* to share a cup of fancy…
Coffee People PodcastThe End Of Coffee People 2025. Thank You.
Thanks for watching the Coffee People Podcast. Like all small businesses and entrepreneurs, we're still learning, modifying, and continuing to improve—at least…
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Thank you, Bill Kennedy.
A note about the passing of Bill Kennedy, the CEO, Owner, Head Honcho of San Franciscan Roaster Company in Carson City, NV. Find SFR Co. online at…
Coffee People PodcastThird Wave Water Company's Taylor Minor and Charles Nick Join The Coffee People Podcast.
Taylor Minor and Charles Nick are the Co-Founders and faces of Third Wave Water. Third Wave's mineral supplements are added to distilled water to create a…
Coffee People PodcastNick And Ryan Drink Coffee: November 2025
Roastar, Inc.'s Nick Schmitt and Ryan Woldt, the host of the Coffee People podcast get together virtually for a sleepy cup of coffee on a cool November morning…
Coffee People PodcastBrad Gutwein of Copper Moon Coffee Joins The Coffee People Podcast.
Brad Gutwein is the Co-Founder of Copper Moon Coffee in Lafayette, Indiana and Manatee Coffee in Florida. He joins Coffee People podcast to chat about family…
Coffee People PodcastCait Rifkin of Snake River Roasting Co. joins the Coffee People podcast.
Cait Rifkin the GM of Snake River Roasting Co. joined the Coffee People podcast to chat about her Hallmark-ian journey from Wisconsin to Jackson Hole, WY and…
Coffee People PodcastPlantary Design CEO Jess Nepstad joins the Coffee People podcast.
Jess Nepstad is the CEO of Planetary Designs. We chat about the various brands they've developed, buying a company instead of starting one, and why Montana has…
Coffee People PodcastJames Shepherd from Bombora Coffee + Water Supplies drops salesman wisdom.
James Shepherd is the North American Sales representative for Bombora Coffee + Water Supplies. He's based in Dublin, Ireland, but commutes to North America…
Coffee People PodcastGreen coffee importer Jared Hales from Hacea Coffee Source helps the industry Coffee Smarter.
This bonus episode is part of our Coffee Smarter series. Search for and follow the Coffee Smarter podcast for bits and pieces of the the collected wisdom of…
Coffee People PodcastNick and Ryan Drink Coffee at Roast Summit in Portland, Oregon.
Roastar, Inc.'s Nick Schmitt and Ryan Woldt, the host of the Coffee People podcast get together for a cup of coffee at Roast Summit in Portland, Oregon. They…
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BTS: Nick and Ryan Drink Coffee at Roast Summit in Portland.
Roastar, Inc.'s Nick Schmitt and Ryan Woldt, the host of the Coffee People podcast get together for a cup of coffee at Roast Summit in Portland, Oregon. A…
Coffee People PodcastNick Schmitt guest hosts Coffee People to chat the Ice Age Trail Allance collab with The Pinery.
Nick Schmitt from Roastar guest hosts the Coffee People podcast. He chats with Coffee People's Ryan Woldt and the Co-Founder of The Pinery Coffee Company…
Coffee People PodcastSarah Driscoll from the Ice Age Trail Alliance joins Coffee People to chat about exploration in WI.
Host Ryan Woldt chats with Sarah Driscoll. She is the Institutional Giving Manager for the Ice Age Trail Alliance in Wisconsin. We chat about the growth and…
Coffee People PodcastJoe Raya, the Founder of Tippleman's Coffee Syrups and Bittermilk joins the Coffee People podcast.
Host Ryan Woldt chats with Joe Raya, the Co-Founder of Bittermilk Bottling Co. and Tippleman's Coffee Syrups about their entrepreneurial journey, building a…
Coffee People PodcastShonali Paul, the Founder of Paul John Caffeine Co., Brings Indian Coffee Stateside.
Host Ryan Woldt chats with Shonali Paul, the founder of Paul John Caffeine Co., based in Tampa, FL, about their entrepreneurial journey, the coffee growing…
Coffee People PodcastTom Koren and Tony Bitner of Rusty Dog Coffee Join The Coffee People Podcast. (Bonus Episode)
Two out of three of the Rusty Dog Coffee operators join this bonus episode of Coffee People during our visit to their Madison, WI roasting facility. We chat…
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Replay: A Coffee With Matthew Hankes, Heart Transplant Recipient
REPLAY FROM APRIL 27, 2023 The first episode of the Coffee With Podcast features Matthew Hankes, Heart Transplant Recipient. Matt is a pretty normal guy who…
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Lee Lizotte and Dana Lizotte of True Love Coffee Co. bring the love to San Juan Capistrano, CA.
Brothers Lee Lizotte and Dana Lizotte join the Coffee People podcast to chat about the community and hospitality of True Love Coffee Co. in San Juan…
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Ben Saur of 10 Speed Coffee Bar Slows Down for the Coffee People podcast.
Ben Saur is the Owner of 10 Speed Coffee Bar in Hood River, Oregon, USA. We chat about his journey from barista to manager to owner. How his leadership style…
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Laura Visconti of Drink Coffee Do Stuff is a Coffee Person.
Laura Lawson Visconti of Drink Coffee Do Stuff joins the Coffee People podcast to chat about the growth of the business, adjusting to life with retinitis…
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Samir Benouar Founder of Milka Coffee on the Coffee People Podcast.
Samir Benouar is the Founder Milka Coffee in Sacramento, CA (www.milkacoffee.com). During the Free Coffee Tour we sat in the Milka cafe housed in a historic…
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Marea Coffee and Roast! West Coast Coffee Collaboration Conversation Equals Alliteration!
Roast! West Coast is collaborating with Solana Beach, CA based coffee roaster Marea Coffee to release On The Road Edition, a single-origin Mexico coffee…
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Coffee People with Jillian Quint from Deltina Coffee Roasters.
Jillian Quint is the Co-Founder/Owner of Deltina Coffee Roasters (www.deltinacoffeeroasters.com) with locations in Oceano and San Luis Obispo, CA. We sat in…
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Chadwick Harman of Regent Coffee Joins Us For A Cup Of Roasted Bean Juice
Chadwick Harman is the General Manager of Regent Coffee (www.regentcoffee.com) in Los Angeles, CA. He's also a writer, director, and Producer. We a relaxed…
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Phil McKnight, President of Global Specialty Coffee at Breville shows us the new Baratza Encore Pro.
The Coffee People Podcast traveled to the Specialty Coffee Association Expo in Houston, TX to interview coffee pros at the Roastar, Inc booth on the convention…
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Coffee People Podcast at SCA Ft. Brigid Shaw, Orgullo Coffee Company
The Coffee People Podcast traveled to the Specialty Coffee Association Expo in Houston, TX to interview coffee pros at the Roastar, Inc booth on the convention…
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Coffee People Podcast at SCA ft. Brandon Ivan Pena, 787 Coffee
The Coffee People Podcast traveled to the Specialty Coffee Association Expo in Houston, TX to interview coffee pros at the Roastar, Inc booth on the convention…
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Coffee People Podcast at SCA ft. Elizabeth Heller, Paper Frog Coffee
The Coffee People Podcast traveled to the Specialty Coffee Association Expo in Houston, TX to interview coffee pros at the Roastar, Inc booth on the convention…
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Coffee People Podcast at SCA ft. Kenzel Fallen, Three Keys Coffee
The Coffee People Podcast traveled to the Specialty Coffee Association Expo in Houston, TX to interview coffee pros at the Roastar, Inc booth on the convention…
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Luigi Di Ruocco and John Di Ruocco, Mr. Espresso - Bonus Episode
Luigi and John Di Ruocco (along with their sister Laura) operate the business Mr. Espresso and the companion business The Caffè by Mr. Espresso. They join the…
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Coffee People Podcast at SCA ft. Charley Phung, Chloé Cà Phê'
The Coffee People Podcast traveled to the Specialty Coffee Association Expo in Houston, TX to interview coffee pros at the Roastar, Inc booth on the convention…
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Bonus: Nick And Ryan Drink Coffee...IRL!
Enjoy this bonus episode of Nick and Ryan Drink Coffee...IRL! The May edition comes to you from the Specialty Coffee Association Expo in Houston, TX. This…
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Bonus: Nick And Ryan Drink Coffee In April
Enjoy this bonus episode of Nick and Ryan Drink Coffee: April. This podcast airs first on the R!WC YouTube channel. Roastar, Inc.'s Nick Schmitt and Ryan…
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Chuck Patton On Being A Legend
Earlier this season, Chuck Patton of Chuck's Roast Coffee and Patton Consulting joined the pod to share some words of wisdom. Enjoy! Find online…
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Drew and Cat Jeglinski, Little Joy Coffee Bar and Wine Shop
Today's Coffee People podcast guests are Drew and Cat Jeglinski of Little Joy Coffee Bar and Wine Shop in Del Mar, CA. We chat about Drew's path from barista…
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Chuck Patton Offers Advice For a Rookie Roaster
Earlier this season, Chuck Patton of Chuck's Roast Coffee and Patton Consulting joined the pod to share some words of wisdom. Enjoy! Find online…
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Chuck Patton On Great Coffee.
Earlier this season, Chuck Patton of Chuck's Roast Coffee and Patton Consulting joined the pod to share some words of wisdom. Enjoy! Find online…
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Maggie Iannuzzi, Co-Founder of Precipice Coffee
Today's Coffee People podcast guest is Maggie Iannuzzi, Co-Founder of Precipice Coffee in Ellsworth, ME. We chat about her hospitality journey and the decision…
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Kevin Lardner, Rainforest Alliance (Podcasthon Episode!)
Coffee With is an offshoot of Coffee People where we have a chat with someone outside the industry. Today's Coffee With Podcast guest is Kevin Lardner from the…
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Ryan Laemel, COO at Protect Our Winters
Coffee With is an offshoot of Coffee People where we have a chat with someone outside the industry. Today's Coffee With Podcast guest is Ryan Laemel. He is the…
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Fabian Ferrada, Apis Coffee
Today's Coffee People Podcast guest Fabian Ferrada is the founder of Apis Coffee in Castle Rock, CO. We chat about turning his hobby into a business, reflect…
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Ben Helt, Specialty Coffee Association AST Program Director
Today's Coffee People Podcast guest Ben Helt is the AST Program Director at the Specialty Coffee Association. He manages and develops educational coffee…
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The Espresso Round: Coffeewomple
Nicole Bolea and Zach Whitney are the Co-Founders of Coffeewomple in Minneapolis, MN. They recently stepped into the ring for the Espresso Round—a series of…
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Tim Williams, World AeroPress Championships and Fieldwork Coffee
Tim Williams is the founder of Fieldwork Coffee and Director of the World AeroPress Championships. He joins the Coffee People podcast to chat about the growth…
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Nicole Bolea and Zach Whitney, Coffeewomple
Nicole Bolea and Zach Whitney are the Co-Founders of Coffeewomple in Minneapolis, MN. They recently joined the Coffee People podcast to chat about their goal…
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Pablo Lara, Trader at InterAmerican Coffee (NKG)
Pablo Lara is a Trader at InterAmerican Coffee. He joined the Coffee People podcast to chat about his feelings on the community of coffee in San Diego and to…
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A Pop-in with Andrew Scott, Inflection Point Coffee
Andrew Scott is the Founder and Head Roaster of Inflection Point Coffee in San Diego, CA. He was a previous guest of the podcast in September 2022. He joins…
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A Pop-in with Michael Barthmus, Sivetz Roasting Machines
Michael Barthmus is the CEO and face of Sivetz Roasting Machines, an iconic roasting company from the Pacific Northwest. This pop-in is a follow up to the full…
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Grant Gamble and Suneal Pabari, Co-Founders of Leaderboard: The Coffee Game
Grant Gamble and Suneal Pabari are the Co-Founders of Leaderboard: The Coffee Game (Toronto). Leaderboard is a worldwide tasting game that prizes both the…
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Chuck Patton, Chuck's Roasts and Patton Coffee Consultants (VIDEO)
Chuck Patton is the Founder, Head Roaster, and namesake of Chuck's Roast Coffee (San Diego, CA) and Patton Coffee Consultancy. The new ventures focus on…
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Chuck Patton, Chuck's Roast and Patton Coffee Consultancy
Chuck Patton is the Founder, Head Roaster, and namesake of Chuck's Roast Coffee (San Diego, CA) and Patton Coffee Consultancy. The new ventures focus on…
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Stephanie Welter-Krause, Founder of Swelter Coffee
Stephanie Welter-Krause is the Founder and Head Roaster of Swelter Coffee (Oak Park, IL). She joins the Coffee People podcast to share what motivates her to…