Covoya Coffee Podcasting Network

By Covoya Coffee Podcasting Network, Executive Producer Mike FergusonBusiness Entrepreneurship History Management

Covoya Coffee Podcasting Network episodes

October 06 Another Cup | Ana Talks with Covoya Trade Coordinator Erick Armbrust Ep 26
In this episode trader Ana Mallozzi sits down with Covoya trade coordinator Erick Armbrust. They talk about Erick’s career in coffee and what he does at Covoya. Part of The Covoya Coffee Podcasting Network
TAKE OUR LISTENER SURVEY
Visit and Explore Covoya!
53 min
September 29The Exchange | You're A Green Buyer. Now What? Ep 53
Key Topics
Role and importance of a green coffee buyer
Managing costs and budgets effectively
Building relationships with suppliers and account managers
Understanding market dynamics and pricing cycles
Setting up systems for real-time inventory and cost tracking
The mindset of a successful buyer: patience and precision
Initial steps: documentation, meetings, and relationship building
Long-term strategies for cost savings and quality control
Part of The Covoya Coffee Podcasting Network

TAKE OUR LISTENER SURVEY

Visit and Explore Covoya!
1 hr 7 min
September 22Straight Up | Ohio Bound! Black Coffee. Swavory. RHORI. Ep 7
TOPICS INCLUDE
Decline in black coffee consumption from 24% to 15% since 2015
The role of black coffee in specialty coffee differentiation
Consumer trends towards flavored and sweetened coffee drinks
The influence of social and cultural factors on coffee preferences
Innovations in coffee processing, including cofermentation and experimental methods
The impact of marketing and education on coffee choices
The rise of coffee cocktails and experimental beverages
Context of coffee processing and consumer habits
Part of The Covoya Coffee Podcasting Network

TAKE OUR LISTENER SURVEY

Visit and Explore Covoya!
57 min
September 15 Ristretto | One of These Celebrity Coffee Encounters is a Lie! Ep 16
Inspired by the British panel show "Would I Lie to You," Mike reads two celebrity encounter stories from his days working for the Specialty Coffee Association of America. Sam, Angela and Liesa try and get to the bottom of which story is true and which story is a lie. Did Ellen DeGeneres "people" reach out to SCAA, or was is George Clooney's "people?" This is a orphan episode cut from a recent recording of Straight Up Life at Covoya because it was too long, but we've adopted it here as an episode of Ristretto. Can you tell when Mike is lying?
Part of The Covoya Coffee Podcasting Network

TAKE OUR LISTENER SURVEY

Visit and Explore Covoya!
15 min
September 09Coffee Memo | Why Does The Coffee Market Move? Ep 22
This Episode Touches On:
Supply and demand dynamics in coffee
Impact of weather on coffee crops
Logistics and transportation challenges
Currency fluctuations and their effects
Human emotions and market sentiment
Market prediction and volatility factors
THIS EPISODE IS AVAILABLE AS A VIDEO PODCAST ON YOUTUBE!
Part of The Covoya Coffee Podcasting Network

TAKE OUR LISTENER SURVEY

Visit and Explore Covoya!
35 min
September 01Extra Shot | Bleak Times for Black Coffee? Ep 18
Key Topics
Decline in black coffee consumption from 24% to 15% over ten years

Growth in coffee drinking overall despite black coffee decline

Shift towards sweeter, additive-laden coffee drinks

Generational differences in coffee preferences

Impact of marketing and consumer culture on coffee choices

Opportunities for roasters in a changing market

The role of specialty coffee in consumer trends

Comparison with wine and craft beer industry shifts

eCqmUNbSHIEeDtxzRBtH
Part of The Covoya Coffee Podcasting Network

TAKE OUR LISTENER SURVEY

Visit and Explore Covoya!
27 min
August 25Another Cup | Todd Talks to Customer Service Coordinator Hannah Ep. 25
Takeaways
Travel and personal experiences deeply influence her approach to coffee

Her creative pursuits in collage art enrich her perspective in the industry

Living near the ocean enhances her appreciation for natural beauty and diversity

Her diverse background contributes to a well-rounded approach to customer service and quality control

Her journey exemplifies how passion and curiosity drive career development

Part of The Covoya Coffee Podcasting Network

TAKE OUR LISTENER SURVEY

Visit and Explore Covoya!
17 min
August 18Straight Up | Memories, Poursteady, and Social Media with Guest Brit. Ep 6
We Talk About (among other things):
Workplace relationships and coffee culture.

Coffee events are evolving beyond traditional cuppings.

There is enthusiasm for more creative, community-oriented coffee events.

Upcoming Covoya events in Ohio.

Separating personal and professional social media.

The coffee industry's relatively informal culture makes these boundaries especially interesting.

A decaf availability story that illustrates the playful side of internal collaboration.
Part of The Covoya Coffee Podcasting Network

TAKE OUR LISTENER SURVEY

Visit and Explore Covoya!
1 hr
August 11 Ristretto | Rob, Todd, and Mark Create Unreal Coffee Worlds Ep 15
Mike invited Mark, Todd, and Rob into the studio without telling them why and we played a game we call Unreal Coffee World Draft. They were asked six questions, some open ended and some closed and with each question our participants were forced to draft an answer and create an unreal coffee world. Then the Covoya team voted on which unreal coffee world they would choose if they had to live in one. Part of The Covoya Coffee Podcasting Network
TAKE OUR LISTENER SURVEY
Visit and Explore Covoya!
20 min
August 04Extra Shot | The Mystery and Majesty of Coffee Milk Ep. 17
Key Topics
History of coffee milk and coffee syrup

Cultural significance of coffee milk in Rhode Island

Origins of coffee milk in Italian-American communities

Comparison of state drinks across the US

Ingredients and production of coffee syrup

Historical figures like Roger Williams and their legacy

Regional coffee culture and identity

Part of The Covoya Coffee Podcasting Network

TAKE OUR LISTENER SURVEY

Visit and Explore Covoya!
12 min