Recording today from the Hobo Hideout (inside a cave structure located in Big Cottonwood Canyon) An interview with David Burford of Ugly Cup Coffee Roasters. David, possibly the youngest roaster I’ve met is very knowledgeable and passionate about the craft as well as the companies sustainability values. Check out @uglycuproasting on Instagram and order some of this wonderful coffee for yourself at www.uglycupcoffee.com

On today’s episode a phone call with Byron Dote of Sweet Maria’s Coffee. Sweet Maria’s Coffee is a green bean wholesaler focusing on small batch roasters and hobbies. The perfect place to pick up a variety of green beans rather than stock piling huge quantities. Use offer code BOOGIE for 15% off your green bean purchase at www.sweetmarias.com

On today’s episode - an interview with Majora Carter of The Boogie Down Grind café located in the Bronx NYC. Many of us dream of owning a coffee shop. Majora dreams of living in a neighborhood that is thriving economically, culturally and environmentally. Majora’s career boasts awards and accolades for the revitalization of her community but it’s so obvious she did it because it was the right thing to do and she saw value in her neighborhood and the people within it. Majora‘s latest project is a coffeehouse, The Boogie Down Grind Café. It pays homage to hip-hop culture which originated in the Bronx and is a gathering place for the community and it’s visitors. Please learn more about Majora Carter & Listen to her Ted talk called greening the ghetto. https://bit.ly/2WA2OXS You can invest in The Boogie Down Grind Café by visiting Main vest https://bit.ly/3cktNxa & be sure to follow @theboogiedowngrind on Instagram.

On today’s podcast I talk with JoAva of Kokopellis Koffee House. She shares some ups and downs of their Ten year history and how she has built the community space that is Kokopelli’s Koffee House, Now a couple of weeks into a global pandemic how she is fighting to stay open and maintain a positive outlook for what’s on the other side.

With great enthusiasm, Robert Guzman shares his story. From Marine Corps to law-enforcement - Robert has served this country well. Now he dreams of serving coffee! Find and connect with Robert @BlueScorpionCoffee on Instagram

These turbulent times are a blow not only for the coffee industry but hospitality as a whole. Jerry shares what they are doing at Barista Kansas City to keep the community afloat. @BaristaKC @JerryPonzer on Instagram

How hard would it be to shut down five locations impacting 46 employees? These are the challenges facing Ryan Corbin of Java Jo’s. Despite the circumstances Ryan remains positive and is doing what he needs to keep his barista safe. @javajos on Instagram

On today’s episode Trina and I discuss the pandemic buzz kill. She shares her story along with how the coronavirus is impacting her business.

Today’s episode with Beeneaux Norris, We discuss good times and bad. The current economic state as well as an optimistic outlook for the future.

Today we sit down with Julio Durand of INTI Coffee. Julio shares his story his culture his passion for coffee. Find INTI @INTI_coffee on Instagram