Boss Barista

By Boss Barista

Ashley Rodriguez talks to folks about gender, race, sex, and other important issues in coffee. We invite people from all realms of the coffee world to share stories and engage in discussion - we want ... more

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How many episodes does Boss Barista have?

The podcast currently has 214 episodes available.

Boss Barista episodes:

June 06, 2023 Kristen Hawley is Glad Restaurants Aren't Going Away
The author of Expedite, a newsletter about restaurant technology, sees both the potential—and flaws—of tech in the food world.

A full transcript of this episode is available at bossbarista.substack.com
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45min
May 16, 2023 Stephanie Alcala Loves Bats And Coffee
Asking coffee trader Stephanie Alcala what does it mean to source responsible coffee and think holistically about sustainability.

A full transcript of this episode is available at bossbarista.substack.com
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47min
May 02, 2023 For Jackie Nguyen, a Coffee Shop Was Plan C
The owner of Cafe Cà Phê, Kansas City's first Vietnamese-owned coffee shop, talks about starting a business in a new city during a pandemic—and the importance of having a specific mission.

A full transcript of this episode is available at bossbarista.substack.com
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46min
April 18, 2023 Going Beyond Price with Brendan Adams
Specialty coffee distinguishes itself by its higher price tag—and stops there. To make meaningful change, Brendan Adams of Semilla argues that cost alone cannot be the finish line.

A full transcript of this episode can be found at bossbarista.substack.com
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45min
March 08, 2023 What Baristas Actually Make with Adam JacksonBey and Valorie Clark
The average wage for baristas is $14 per hour—but many are only scheduled to work 26 hours a week. Go Fund Bean representatives discuss barista wages and more.
A full transcript of this episode can be found at bossbarista.substack.com
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39min
February 21, 2023 Differentiating Between 'Value' and 'Values' With Ted Fischer
On neoliberalism and translating value in coffee with anthropologist and author of the book 'Making Better Coffee,' Ted Fischer.

A full transcript of this episode can be found at bossbarista.substack.com
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45min
February 07, 2023 Keith Hawkins and the Zoom Call That Never Happened
The 20+ year industry pro and founder of Color of Coffee Collective talks about the start-stop pace of progress—and following through on attempts to do better.
A full transcript of this episode can be found at bossbarista.substack.com
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41min
January 24, 2023 Namisha Parthasarathy on Romanticized Coffee Relics
The co-founder of Ārāmse on Indian coffee tools, colonial history, and the problem with flavor wheels.
A full transcript of this episode can be found at bossbarista.substack.com
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43min
January 11, 2023 Coffee and Climate Change with Karla Boza
The third-generation farmer comes back to talk climate change and quality as a moving target in coffee.
A full transcript of this episode can be found at bossbarista.substack.com.
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44min
November 15, 2022 Eight Essential Coffee Questions with Jim Ngokwey
A managing partner at Mighty Peace Coffee, Jim Ngokwey is creating pathways for Congolese coffee growers and posing difficult questions about the future of the industry.
A full transcript of this episode can be found at bossbarista.substack.com
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46min

FAQs about Boss Barista:

How many episodes does Boss Barista have?

The podcast currently has 214 episodes available.

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