Caffeine & Green

JT Rhoades is a photographer for the last 17 years with photos run in Thrasher magazine, Transworld skateboarding, and numerous others. He is also a professional traveler. We discussed growing up in Oceanside, CA, learning how to shoot photos, and some of his craziest journey's around the world. Enjoy!

Need Caffeine & GREEN?

caffeineandgreenroasting.com/

Essence Mcconnell is the co-founder of the Nonprofit organization Essence of Earth. She is an advocate for cleaning up not only the local beach's but, her local communities and as far north as the central coast. We discussed what pushed her to start the nonprofit, and how far she has come in the last couple years. If she already wasn't awesome enough, we discussed her M-F job, where she works with children with autism. Enjoy!

Come to a clean up!

www.essenceof.earth

Need Caffeine & GREEN?

caffeineandgreenroasting.com/

Elliott Reinecke is the owner and creator of Steady State roasting in Carlsbad, CA. He is also part owner of the California roasting collective in San Marcos, CA. Elliot is not just a business owner of one of the most successful coffee companies in San Diego, he is an award winning coffee roaster, and a professional cyclist. A man of many trades, he does not take himself too seriously, and he will be the first one to tell you that he doesn't know what he is doing. This conversation did not disappoint, I was extremely excited, and thankful he stopped by to chat. Enjoy!

Need Caffeine & GREEN?

caffeineandgreenroasting.com

Will is the owner of Scrimshaw coffee & Field Trip coffee roasters. He is truly an ambitious and driven individual with an amazing story, and mindset full of determination. This conversation covered the start of Scrimshaw, how he pivoted during the pandemic and kept his cafe alive, and why he decided to start his own coffee roasting business. This was truly an amazing conversation that I enjoyed thoroughly!

Need Caffeine & GREEN?

caffeineandgreenroasting.com

The Sprocast has returned to Caffeine & GREEN! Siri is the Director of coffee for Lofty coffee, and Jay is a roaster for Compa coffee roasters, and a staple at Hawthorn coffee. Enjoy!

Need Caffeine & GREEN

caffeineandgreenroasting.com

Mike Tholen is a mix technician, that worked with the band Ministry for 6 years. He has also worked on remastering the Matrix, and Zelda Ocarina of time, just to name a few. Buckle up y'all, this is wild one with stories about Chicken's shitting on mixing boards, and what it is to be a part of a heavy metal band. Enjoy!

Need Caffeine & GREEN?

caffeineandgreenroasting.com

Bobby Long is a lifelong skateboarder and co-owner of The Bumbag Co. We discussed how he got into skateboarding, quitting drinking for health reasons, and how Bumbag co was founded. We are also joined by Shea Cooper and Ana Fletcher. Enjoy!

thebumbag.com

Need Caffeine & GREEN???

caffeineandgreenroasting.com

David Elizondo & Ryan Espi are owners of First Light coffee whiskey and they stopped by to talk about all things coffee whiskey. We also discussed the collaboration with Steel Mill coffee, and the motivations behind starting the first ever coffee whiskey brand from San Diego. Lastly, we are joined by my co-hosts for the week, Shea Cooper & Ana Fletcher. Enjoy!

www.firstlightwhiskey.com

Need Caffeine & GREEN?

caffeineandgreenroasting.com/

Coach Jhanex Alviz has returned! He discussed a couple of his fighters that are absolutely on fire right now in Bellator, UFC, & LFA. Joining Jhanex, we have the Medina brothers, Manuel & Fernando. Manuel has returned to discuss his latest victory in LFA, and Fernando Discusses his upcoming fight this weekend in Phoenix, AZ. Enjoy!

Need Caffeine & GREEN?

www.caffeineandgreenroasting.com

Sophie Short Is a coffee professional that is fresh to the San Diego coffee scene. Just 2 months out here, we discussed what made her move from Rhode Island to beautiful San Diego. She has a plethora of knowledge when it come to specialty coffee. It was truly a pleasure to not only discuss our favorite beverage, but to discuss the life of a barista trainer, coffee enthusiast, and tackling the coffee consultant game. Enjoy!

Need Caffeine & GREEN!

www.caffeineandgreenroasting.com/