30 http://www.portafilter.net en-us ℗ 2007 Portafilter.net The Coffee Professionals at Portafilter.net Baristas, shop-owners, roasters, importers, exporters, and anyone else who's invested themselves in the coffee industry... this show is for you. The voice of Portafilter.net, a blog by and for coffee professionals. This podcast is a look inside the seedy world of the new generation of specialty coffee professionals: baristas, roasters, etc. If you're a barista, coffee professional, or if you're a coffee-lover who's ready for the "red pill," take a listen. Hosted by Nicholas Cho from "murky coffee," Washington DC, and Jay Caragay from "Spro Coffee" in Towson, Maryland. Summary last modified 8/21/2005. The voice of Portafilter.net, a blog by and for coffee professionals. This podcast is a look inside the seedy world of the new generation of specialty coffee professionals: baristas, roasters, etc. If you're a barista, coffee professional, or if you're a coffee-lover who's ready for the "red pill," take a listen. Hosted by Nicholas Cho from "murky coffee," Washington DC, and Jay Caragay from "Spro Coffee" in Towson, Maryland. Portafilter.net itunes@portafilter.net yes Portafilter.net From Hunt Valley, MD. Another long-awaited PF-Podcast, and we hope it's worth the wait. What Is Peter Giuliano Thinking About Today When Hanging Out With Geoff Watts And What Is HE Thinking About Today? SCAA Board of Directors Nominees Marty Curtis and Al Liu, and the long-awaited rant from Caragay on the Clover-Starbucks deal. Hope it doesn't disappoint! http://libsyn.com/media/portafilter/pfpodcast75.mp3 Thu, 27 Mar 2008 16:20:00 -0800 1:49:20 coffee,espresso,barista,scaa,intelligentsia,giuliano,watts,marty,curtis,al,liu Portafilter.net From Arlington, Virginia. Special Guest: Liz Zamorski, General Manager, murky coffee capitol hill. From a retrospective on The Year of Specialty Coffee that was 2007, to dating and relationships, to traveling... with a little coffee-talk mixed in. Disjointed and haphazard... and I hope you have as much fun listening to this one as we had recording it. http://libsyn.com/media/portafilter/pfpodcast74.mp3 Mon, 31 Dec 2007 16:20:00 -0800 2:00:08 coffee,espresso,barista,scaa,intelligentsia,zamorski Portafilter.net From Caragay Manor, Hunt Valley, MD. After a long hiatus, we're back... for better or for worse! http://libsyn.com/media/portafilter/pfpodcast73.mp3 Sun, 18 Nov 2007 16:20:00 -0800 2:19:50 coffee,espresso,barista,scaa,intelligentsia Portafilter.net From Artifact Coffee, Baltimore, MD. Special guests, writer and author Michaele Weissman talks about her book project about specialty coffee, and chef Spike Gjerde of Artifact Coffee and Woodberry Kitchen talks about his exploration into food and coffee... and of course, some random jibber-jabber without which the podcast wouldn't be the podcast. http://libsyn.com/media/portafilter/pfpodcast72.mp3 Mon, 16 Jun 2007 16:20:00 -0800 1:56:23 coffee,espresso,barista,scaa,intelligentsia,michaele,weissman,artifact,spike,gjerde,counter,culture Portafilter.net From murky coffee, Arlington, VA. Jay and Nick talk about the upcoming SCAA 3-Day Skill-Building Workshops, Washington DC July 6-8, 2007), news and notes on CoffeeFest, zacharyzachary.com, we call (unsuccessfully) Heather Perry, we call (successfully) Layla Osberg from Blenz Coffee and winner of the 2007 Atlanta CoffeeFest Millrock Latte Art Competition about her win and her 20,000 dollar bonus, we call Ellie Matuszak about the DC training, and much more. http://libsyn.com/media/portafilter/pfpodcast71.mp3 Wed, 06 Jun 2007 16:20:00 -0800 1:38:13 coffee,espresso,barista,scaa,blenz Portafilter.net From Hunt Valley, MD. Jay and Nick recap the SCAA Conference week, have a nice bowl of soup, and talk to supernatural beings. http://libsyn.com/media/portafilter/pfpodcast70.mp3 Sat, 19 May 2007 16:20:00 -0800 1:49:48 coffee,espresso,barista,scaa Portafilter.net UPDATE: MAY 16, 2007 - At the request of the SCAA, this episode has been removed. http://libsyn.com/media/portafilter/pfpodcast69.mp3 Wed, 09 May 2007 16:25:00 -0800 1:20:02 coffee,espresso,barista,scaa Portafilter.net A rehashing of the discussion from podcast 67, followed by Brent Fortune (Crema Cafe and Bakery, Portland, OR), Andrew Barnett (Ecco Caffe, Santa Rosa, California), and an important discussion about time and date. http://libsyn.com/media/portafilter/pfpodcast68.mp3 Wed, 09 May 2007 16:24:00 -0800 1:46 coffee,espresso,barista,scaa Portafilter.net UPDATE: MAY 16, 2007 - At the request of the SCAA, this episode has been removed. http://libsyn.com/media/portafilter/pfpodcast67.mp3 Wed, 09 May 2007 16:23:00 -0800 0:44 coffee,espresso,barista,scaa Portafilter.net Michelle Campbell (Director of Community and Events, Specialty Coffee Association of America) with a lengthy commentary on the likelihood (or un-likelyhood) of the successful attainment of Nick and Jay's stated greatest and most significant goal for the year 2007. This one will keep you on the edge of your seat! http://libsyn.com/media/portafilter/pfpodcast66.mp3 Wed, 09 May 2007 16:22:00 -0800 1:04 coffee,espresso,barista,scaa Portafilter.net A comprehensive debate on the notable controversy of the week: the length of the Portafilter Podcasts. Joining Nick and Jay in this heated discussion is Ms. Michelle Campbell, Director of Community and Events, Specialty Coffee Association of America. Sit down with a glass of wine folks, this one has some crazy length to it. http://libsyn.com/media/portafilter/pfpodcast65.mp3 Wed, 09 May 2007 16:21:00 -0800 1:22 coffee,espresso,barista,scaa Portafilter.net From the SCAA Long Beach Roasters' Guild Party: An in-depth conversation between Jay Caragay and Michelle Campbell, Director of Community and Events, SCAA, Nick talks about possible brain injury, US Barista Championship sponsors, Nick on the SCAA Board of Directors, local geography, the SCAA 2008 Conference, and much, much, more. http://libsyn.com/media/portafilter/pfpodcast64.mp3 Wed, 09 May 2007 16:20:00 -0800 4:02 coffee,espresso,barista,scaa Portafilter.net Brought to you by DaVinci Gourmet and 1st-Line.com. Especially family-sized for those traveling to Long Beach this week, Jay and Nick (via Skype) are joined by Ellie Matuszak (Intelligentsia Coffee, CA) to talk about recapping the MANERBC, chattin' up the SCAA, the BGA, the "Black Cat Conspiracy," what's unfair in barista competitions, Jay and Nick run down the USBC competitors (at least who we know), and we finish up with a heart-to-heart from Nick. See y'alls in Long Beach! http://libsyn.com/media/portafilter/pfpodcast63.mp3 Mon, 30 Apr 2007 16:20:00 -0800 2:20:02 coffee,espresso,barista,scaa,usbc,marzocco Portafilter.net Taped in front of a live studio audience at the Mid-Atlantic/North-East Regional Barista Competition hosted by murky coffee and Gimme! Coffee, March 28, 2007, at Bear Creek Mountain Resort, Macungie, PA. Jay and Nick host the podcast live at the MANERBC, featuring special musical guests, The Cassettes. A long podcast (big surprise), but a very special one with many guests and musical interludes. Enjoy it on your road-trip!!! http://libsyn.com/media/portafilter/pfpodcast62.mp3 Tue, 10 Apr 2007 16:20:00 -0800 1:58:09 coffee, espresso, barista, cassettes, marzocco Portafilter.net Jay's via Skype today. Topics: Jay's trip to Ethiopia, chat with Ric Rhinehart, Groundwork Coffee, about the SCAA, and a STUNNING announcement from Mr. Jay Caragay, The PF Podcast ROCK THE VOTE Campaign, Jay's visits to Charlie Trotter and Alinea, and a PF2007 update. Yes folks, check out the freezing over of Hades. VOTE RIC RHINEHART FOR SCAA 2VP!!! http://libsyn.com/media/portafilter/pfpodcast61.mp3 Thu, 01 Mar 2007 16:20:00 -0800 1:45:06 coffee, espresso, portafilter, scaa Portafilter.net From the Mid Atlantic Regional Barista Jam, hosted by Cosmic Cup Coffee, in Easton, PA. Enjoy the cacophony! http://libsyn.com/media/portafilter/pfpodcast60.mp3 Thu, 08 Feb 2007 16:20:00 -0800 56:42 coffee, espresso, portafilter, easton, barista Portafilter.net Yeah, it's a long one, but the time will fly by, we promise. Highlights: What Is Geoff Watts Thinking About Today? Nick and Jay and their travelogues, Marcus Boni - Master Thespian, BGA Jam in PA, run down of new WBC rules changes, and Jay and Nick make a reservation for two at Ferran Adria's celebrated restaurant in Spain, El Bulli. http://libsyn.com/media/portafilter/pfpodcast59.mp3 Thu, 01 Feb 2007 16:20:00 -0800 2:33:07 coffee, espresso, portafilter, geoff, watts, intelligentsia Portafilter.net A straight-from-the-horse's-mouth interview with Getachew Mengistie, Director General of the Ethiopian Intellectual Property Office in Addis Ababa, regarding the Ethiopian coffee origin names issue that's been in the press and on the blogs. It was a huge honor and privilege to have the gentleman at the core of the issue on the PF.net microphone. For more information about licensing agreements with Ethiopia, write Director General Getachew directly. The email address will be published at portafilter.net. http://libsyn.com/media/portafilter/pfpodcast58.mp3 Tue, 26 Dec 2006 16:20:00 -0800 1:35:39 coffee, espresso, portafilter, ethiopia, starbucks, yirgacheffe, sidamo, harrar, harar, getachew, mengistie, eipo Portafilter.net With Katie Carguilo in the back seat, Nick and Jay are P.W.D. (podcasting while driving). Topics include: Visit with Lindsay and Matt from Canada, Aida Batlle, the unnerving world of espresso blend development, a rant on coffee-blogs, and a non-update on PF2007. http://libsyn.com/media/portafilter/pfpodcast57.mp3 Wed, 13 Dec 2006 16:20:00 -0800 1:21:20 coffee, espresso, donuts, porn, katie carguilo, black cat, intelligentsia, coffee, coffee, lancaster, portafilter Portafilter.net An insightful conversation with the directors, cinematographers, and producers of the documentary film, "Black Gold - The Movie," Mr. Nick Francis and Mr. Mark Francis, along with Counter Culture Coffee Director of Coffee, Mr. Peter Giuliano. Check out their website at www.blackgoldmovie.com. The best part of this chat is that it becomes a true dialogue, not just an interview. http://libsyn.com/media/portafilter/pfpodcast56.mp3 Wed, 22 Nov 2006 16:20:00 -0800 1:21:45 coffee, espresso, donuts, porn, barista, starbucks, black gold, counter culture, giuliano Portafilter.net A shorter-than-normal show, but a definite eye-opener... and I certainly don't mean the political and tabloid jibber-jabber at the beginning. The highlight of this show is an illuminating call with Ken Nye, of Ninth Street Espresso in New York City, on the NY coffee scene, real estate, Martha Stewart, and the most bad-ass, ass-backwards way to grow a coffee business. I almost called this show "Our penises are small." http://libsyn.com/media/portafilter/pfpodcast55.mp3 Sun, 12 Nov 2006 16:20:00 -0800 1:14:28 coffee, espresso, donuts, porn, barista, starbucks, new york, grumpy, gimme, katie carguilo, cafe, caffe, ken nye, hardcore Portafilter.net When Zoka's Director of Coffee, Trish Skeie, gets stuck in Washington DC en route to Brazil, what do you do? Answer: break out the microphones! Discussion topics: Why is Trish on the show, news and notes, skate board decks are cool, live audio from the NWRBC awards ceremony, recapping the SERBC, Portafilter 2007, the Celebrity-Barista discussion, and a little five dollar wager. Imagine that: another 2-plus hour podcast. http://libsyn.com/media/portafilter/pfpodcast54.mp3 Sun, 22 Oct 2006 16:20:00 -0800 2:15:08 coffee, espresso, donuts, porn, barista, starbucks, trish, skeie, zoka, stumptown, farts Portafilter.net A fascinating and insightful chat with Bryant Simon, Director of American Studies at Temple University, Philadelphia, PA, who is working on a book about Starbucks Coffee. Enjoy the first stereo podcast we've uploaded. http://libsyn.com/media/portafilter/pfpodcast53.mp3 Fri, 29 Sep 2006 16:20:00 -0800 1:03:47 coffee, espresso, donuts, porn, barista, starbucks, bryant, simon Portafilter.net tbd http://libsyn.com/media/portafilter/pfpodcast52.mp3 Thu, 21 Sep 2006 16:20:00 -0800 51:21 coffee, espresso, donuts, porn, barista, village, SERBC Portafilter.net From murky arlington. Calls in to Matt Milletto, American Barista and Coffee School about the NWRBC, a "mystery guest" from overseas, and Cindy Chang, Counter Culture Coffee, about the SERBC. The Cho Challenge. Milk. Weak coffee by choice? Random news bits, and a great chat with Jennifer Mulchandani, murky coffee barista and proprietor of Village Buzz Coffee and Tea, Arlington, VA (to open in 2009-or-something) about opening her shop (someday). http://libsyn.com/media/portafilter/pfpodcast51.mp3 Wed, 13 Sep 2006 16:20:00 -0800 2:25:47 coffee, espresso, donuts, porn, barista, village, muchandani Portafilter.net From Chestnut Hill Coffee, 8620 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia, PA, 19118, USA. A couple of words regarding Nick's rant on the last podcast, followed by a lovely chat with Mr. John Hornall, of Chestnut Hill Coffee, Philadelphia, PA, about his take on Seattle coffee history, barista competitions, baby strollers, the barista craft, advances in espresso, and buy-ten-get-one-free. An amazingly insightful chat with one of Seattle's coffee legends. http://libsyn.com/media/portafilter/pfpodcast50.mp3 Thu, 24 Aug 2006 16:20:00 -0800 2:17:01 coffee, espresso, donuts, porn, barista, seattle, hornall, hines Portafilter.net From Hunt Valley, Maryland, USA, Stately Caragay Manor. Discussion topics: News and calendar, other coffee podcasts, email bag, "The Cup of Excellence and the NCA" article by Susie Spindler on the front page of CoffeeGeek.com, Mark Prince = Rush Limbaugh, and coffeeshops that are so expensive that they're not supposed to make money. http://libsyn.com/media/portafilter/pfpodcast49.mp3 Sat, 19 Aug 2006 16:20:00 -0800 1:57:51 coffee, espresso, donuts, porn, barista Portafilter.net From Timonium, Maryland, USA, Jay's Shave Ice International Headquarters. Discussion topics: Tribute to Ward Barbee (1938-2006), publisher and founder of Fresh Cup Magazine, including a phone call with Julie Beals, Fresh Cup's editor. Also, news and notes, mailbag, Billy Wilson's podcast, What's Peter Giuliano Thinking About Today? a conversation about porn, restaurant coffee roasters, and the etiquette for visiting coffeeshops. Also, a special appendix at the end of the show. http://libsyn.com/media/portafilter/pfpodcast48.mp3 Mon, 08 Aug 2006 16:20:00 -0800 2:18:34 coffee, espresso, donuts, porn, barista Portafilter.net From the Piazza della Repubblica, Florence (Firenze), Italy. Special co-hosts: Mark Prince (CoffeeGeek.com) and Andrew Barnett (Ecco Caffe). Nick and his traveling companions recap the excursion through Switzerland and Italy. A continuation of a CoffeeGeek Podcast (soon, hopefully, to be released at CoffeeGeek.com). http://media.libsyn.com/media/portafilter/pfpodcast43.mp3 Mon, 24 Jul 2006 16:20:00 -0800 1:08:05 coffee, espresso Portafilter.net LIVE on Skypecast. Call-in's from around the globe. http://libsyn.com/media/portafilter/pfpodcast47.m4b Mon, 10 Jul 2006 16:20:00 -0800 2:02:22 coffee, espresso Portafilter.net From Jay's Shave Ice, Timonium, Maryland, with Katie Carguilo, General Manager, murky coffee arlington. Jay and Nick go on and on about Sanford and Son, Geoff Watts in the New York Times, Nick asks for help from the pf.net listeners, a special coffee tasting, Peter Giuliano rocks the house, Trish Skeie's live parallel parking, a little contest, and we finish up with a chat about branding. http://libsyn.com/media/portafilter/pfpodcast46.m4b Tue, 27 Jun 2006 16:20:00 -0800 2:01:34 coffee, espresso On location at Counter Culture Coffee, Durham, NC. Cupping Kopi Luwak coffee from Animalcoffee.com with the boyz from the C.C.C. http://libsyn.com/media/portafilter/pfpodcast45.m4b Mon, 12 Jun 2006 16:20:00 -0800 coffee, espresso Happy First Anniversary! Special Guest: Jeff Givens, Southern Skies Coffee. A bunch of topics covered after Nick and Jay resume their torrid verbal jousting. http://libsyn.com/media/portafilter/pfpodcast44.m4b Fri, 02 Jun 2006 16:20:00 -0800 coffee, espresso Lorenzo Carboni of La Marzocco Italy, takes us around the factory. http://libsyn.com/media/portafilter/pfpodcast42.m4b Sun, 28 May 2006 16:20:00 -0800 coffee, espresso An intimate chat with the newly crowned 2006 WBC Champion, Klaus Thomsen, Estate Coffee, Denmark http://libsyn.com/media/portafilter/pfpodcast41.m4b Sun, 21 May 2006 16:20:01 -0800 coffee, espresso In Bern, Switzerland. Order of competitors - Anne Lunell (Sweden), James Hoffmann (UK), Sammy Piccolo (Canada), Ingibjorg Siguroardottir (Iceland), Klaus Thomsen (Denmark), Matt Riddle (USA) http://libsyn.com/media/portafilter/pfpodcast40.m4b Sun, 21 May 2006 16:20:00 -0800 coffee, espresso Marcanta The Coffee Hunter's 10th Anniversary party. Highlights: Matt Riddle competes tomorrow, Barista Magazine's cover-girl, Portafilter Podcast ends... The Geoff Watts Show begins: Kintaro Maruyama (Maruyama Group, Japan), Marcanta-peoples (Flory and Stephen), John Willison (London School of Coffee, UK), Jeremy Torz (UK), Gloria Montenegro talks about how much coffee sucks in France... and she's from France, and a special NZ co-host to close out the show. Sorry about the misspelled names! http://libsyn.com/media/portafilter/pfpodcast39.m4b Fri, 19 May 2006 16:20:01 -0800 coffee, espresso Walking the SCAE with Ellie Matuszak, Director of Training and Knowledge, Intelligentsia Coffee, Chicago, IL. Highlights: Why is your name Instaurator? walking the SCAE World of Coffee show floor, Simon from Jura, Kent Bakke (La Marzocco) speaks no english, Uncle Junior from The Sopranos, Reg Barber (coffeetamper.com) shows Ellie some love, chat with Justin Metcalf about coffee in Australia, Sammy Piccolo (Caffe Artigiano, Canada) and James Hoffman (La Spaziale, UK) right before they compete. http://libsyn.com/media/portafilter/pfpodcast38.m4b Fri, 19 May 2006 16:20:00 -0800 coffee, espresso Last show before Nick goes to Europe! Discussion topics: Coffee Wipes, WBC and the SCAE World of Coffee, "Jay Caragay Speaks," Hiring with Craigslist.org, Kopi Luwak?!? OPP (Other Peoples' Podcasts) Kitchen Confidential, and the chef vis-a-vis barista discussion http://libsyn.com/media/portafilter/pfpodcast37.m4b Wed, 17 May 2006 16:20:00 -0800 coffee, espresso Jay and Nick in Timonium, MD again. Discussion topics: Mid Atlantic Roasters' Group, June 2-4 in Blacksburg, VA. USBC recap part deux. What is Peter Giuliano Thinking About Today? Third Wave in the news and on the blogs... and we close the show out with a phone call to Howard Schultz from Starbucks Corporation. http://libsyn.com/media/portafilter/pfpodcast36.m4b Tue, 25 Apr 2006 16:20:00 -0800 coffee, espresso 2006 SCAA Charlotte Series Finale - Jay and Nick look back on the weekend's debauchery. Also, they discuss USBC controversies, Intelligentsia Intimidation, and all sorts of SCAA talk. Yes, this one is out-of-sequence, but you'll sorta understand why. http://libsyn.com/media/portafilter/pfpodcast35.m4b Thu, 13 Apr 2006 16:20:00 -0800 coffee, espresso 2006 SCAA Charlotte Series - Live from "Fox and Hound," Charlotte, NC, site of the 2006 SCAA Conference Roasters' Guild Party, hosted by Roast Magazine. An intimate chat (while surrounded by The New Kids On The Block) with Aida Batlle, coffee producer from El Salvador: Finca Kilimanjaro (Cup of Excellence El Salvador 2003 Presidential Award/#1 Winner), Mauritania, and Los Alpes. Also, Peter Giuliano, Director of Coffee, Counter Culture Coffee, Durham, NC, and Geoff Watts, Director of Coffee, Intelligentsia Coffee, Chicago, IL. Happy 4-20, everyone! http://libsyn.com/media/portafilter/pfpodcast34.m4b Thu, 20 Apr 2006 16:20:00 -0800 coffee, espresso 2006 SCAA Charlotte Series - Live from The Buckhead Saloon, Charlotte, NC. Guest co-host, Ken Olsen, Barista Magazine. Too many guests to mention, but highlights include The Intelligentsia Barista Team, Mike Ferguson (SCAA), Ken Nye (Ninth St. Espresso, NYC), Terry Z (Espresso Parts), Don Harrell (Monin), some dude from Siberia, Shanna Germain (Roast Magazine), Julie Beals (Fresh Cup Magazine), Ryan Dennhardt (Baristas' Daily Grind, Kearney, NE), and a few more. Just a few. And nobody's drunk. Really. http://libsyn.com/media/portafilter/pfpodcast33.m4b Tue, 18 Apr 2006 16:20:00 -0800 coffee, espresso 2006 SCAA Charlotte Series - Nick surfs the show floor again, this time with Tonx, Kyle Glanville, and Alistair Durie. Some interesting conversations with a Burundian dude, Arthur from Rwanda, Terry Davis from Ambex, Kimberly Easson from Transfair USA, Ken Davids and Matthew from Coffeereview.com, Dr. Joseph Johns from Josuma Coffee Company, Zander Nosler from Coffee Equipment Company (Clover), and dueling Andrew Barnetts. http://libsyn.com/media/portafilter/pfpodcast32.m4b Sun, 16 Apr 2006 16:20:00 -0800 coffee, espresso 2006 SCAA Charlotte Series - Good times at Counter Culture Coffee's Charlotte training center. Dropping names: Prince, Trindle, Zell, Giuliano, Chapdelaine, Watts, Sorenson, Hamilton, Inman, and Hailu Gebra Hiwot. http://libsyn.com/media/portafilter/pfpodcast31.m4b Sat, 08 Apr 2006 16:20:03 -0800 coffee, espresso 2006 SCAA Charlotte Series - Nick walks the SCAA Show Floor with special co-host, Amber Sather, barista trainer at Intelligentsia and a USBC competitor. Way too many guests to list them out here, but highlights: Funky pump on a Synesso, Amber meets an old friend-of-a-friend, Nick meets Nick, Ethiopian coffee is good, Ward Barbee from Fresh Cup Magazine on the SCAA, and much, much more. http://libsyn.com/media/portafilter/pfpodcast30.m4b Sat, 08 Apr 2006 16:20:02 -0800 coffee, espresso 2006 SCAA Charlotte Series - No hanky-panky... it's all just dinner. Chit-chat, reminiscing, and love. Special guests: Jennifer Prince, Trish Skeie, Chris Davidson, and Jeff Babcock, all of Zoka Coffee, Seattle, wA, also: Sandy Hon, Bronwen Serna, and Gee Barger. http://libsyn.com/media/portafilter/pfpodcast29.m4b Fri, 07 Apr 2006 16:20:02 -0800 coffee, espresso In this episode of the fabulously short Portafilter.net Podcast 28 Jay goes solo as he takes on the 2006 United States Barista Championship with a brief overview of the competitors, their scores and some expectations on who might become the 2006 US Champion. Discussion Topics: Quick News (Christian Asylum, Hamas Cabinet, Student and Wal-Mart, Entertainment), Doubleshot Takes On Big Green, Portafilter.net Podcast Comments, Forum Chats - Grinders, SCAA, 2006 USBC Competitor Scores and Standings http://libsyn.com/media/portafilter/pfpodcast28.m4b Wed, 29 Mar 2006 16:20:02 -0800 coffee, espresso Special guests: Danielle Joray (former murky barista), a surprise phone call from a secret admirer, Dean Cycon from Dean's Beans, Orange, MA, Ryan Jensen, murky coffee. Discussion topics: Brazil CoE tasting from Ecco Caffe, Danielle is angry, Secret Guest must be angry at us, Dean Cycon with all about Fair Trade, Pirates of the Caribbean II, chit-chat about SCAA Conference, USBC, and porn. See y'all in Charlotte!!! http://libsyn.com/media/portafilter/pfpodcast27.m4b Fri, 24 Mar 2006 16:20:02 -0800 coffee, espresso Special guest: Mr. Rob Stephen, Coffee Solutions, and 2006 SCAA Conference Chair. Discussion topics: TV talk, No blueberries in coffee?!? Talk with Rob about his history in coffee, Dunkin Donuts, SCAA Conference, and SCAA drama. A (typically) long show, but chock full of goodness. http://libsyn.com/media/portafilter/pfpodcast26.m4b Tue, 14 Mar 2006 16:20:02 -0800 coffee, espresso Podcasting from Nick's house Special guests: Bronwen Serna, Hines Public Market Coffee, Ellie Matuszak, Intelligentsia, Madeline Cho, Suzy Cho. Discussion topics: Bronwen made Nick's dad a cappuccino (a.k.a. Bronwen's barista posture), Aftermath of the MARBC ("Some of us are better off as number two..."), Barista Guild of America stuff, Being starstruck by baristas, Ellie on Chicago TV, We love Mr. Krups, Recap of the Great Lakes Regional Barista Competition, The Storminator, Nick's wife Suzy tells all, Coffee Corps http://libsyn.com/media/portafilter/pfpodcast25.m4b Sat, 06 Mar 2006 16:20:02 -0800 coffee, espresso Discussion topics and special guests: Sarah Allen, Barista Magazine Matt Milletto, Bellissimo Infogroup and the ABC. Kevin Dupree, The Cup, Bel Air, MD Heather Perry, Coffee Klatch, San Dimas, CA Bombay Sapphire Tonics, Kate LaPoint (To the Point Business Imaging) and Eric Bass, Stirling Gourmet Flavors talk about the place for syrups in specialty coffee Elizabeth Charrow, murky coffee Mandy Catron, murky coffee Marcus Boni, Intelligentsia Coffee Amber Sather, Intelligentsia Coffee talks about "Espresso L'ARANJA." Chris Deferio, Carriage House Coffee, Ithaca, NY, talks about the superficiality of latte art, and career moves Spencer Turer, Kerry Food and Beverage, Ryan Jensen, murky coffee, Holger? From Germany? Michelle Campbell, Director of Community and Events, SCAA, Alison Trowbridge, Espresso Supply, Sandy Hon, Java Jazz, Overland Park, KS, Ken Olsen, Barista Magazine, Peter Giuliano, Counter Culture Coffee, on cupping at Coffee Fest, and SCAA stuff, Jesse Cooper, Tryst Coffeehouse, Bar and Lounge. More Heather Perry on underwear, and much, much more. http://libsyn.com/media/portafilter/pfpodcast24.m4b Sat, 27 Feb 2006 16:20:02 -0800 coffee, espresso Discussion topics: MWRBC, MARBC, and Coffee Fest, Our Boston trip to George Howell, Barista Magazine Feb-March 2006 and Wendelboeian dosing, SCAA Board election update, The "Small Axe" buying group, and upcoming guests http://libsyn.com/media/portafilter/pfpodcast23.m4b Sat, 28 Jan 2006 16:20:02 -0800 coffee, espresso Discussion topics: Jay went to Vegas and L.A. Next podcast will be from Boston (next week) What Is Chris Tacy Thinking About Today? Talking to Katie about Crotchless-n-Fingerless Chat with Vince Piccolo (Caffe Artigiano) about how cool he is About triangle cupping with Aaron Chat with Matt Riddle (Intelligentsia Coffee) about his GLRBC win and much, much more http://libsyn.com/media/portafilter/pfpodcast22.m4b Fri, 13 Jan 2006 16:20:02 -0800 coffee, espresso Black tie only please. Award categories: Roaster of the Year, Technical Achievement in Espresso, Coffee Weblog of the Year, Career Move of the Year, Most Overexposed Coffee Personality of the Year, Coffee Magazine of the Year, Roastmaster of the Year, Green Buyer of the Year, Barista of the Year, Coffeebar of the Year. Also, Jay and Nick's look back on 2005, and look ahead to 2006. Happy New Year folks! Questions? Comments? Hate mail? Email us at podcast@portafilter.net, and we might read your email during the next show. http://libsyn.com/media/portafilter/pfpodcast21.m4b Thu, 29 Dec 2005 16:20:02 -0800 coffee, espresso Special guest: Zander Nosler, Coffee Equipment Company. Questions? Comments? Hate mail? Email us at podcast@portafilter.net, and we might read your email during the next show. http://libsyn.com/media/portafilter/pfpodcast20.m4b Mon, 19 Dec 2005 16:20:02 -0800 coffee, espresso Back with Jay... live and in the flesh. Topics covered: - Reflections on Seattle (NWRBC, Coffee Fest, etc.) - Upcoming regional barista competition calendar - O.P.P. (Other Peoples' Podcasts) - Chris Tacy's "Keeping it Real 2006" - The La Marzocco GS3 - A P.I.D. primer - The Barista Guild forum (R.I.P.) - The SCAA Board... and Nick?!?! This is a long-ass show... so long only because we've been out for a while. Listen and enjoy. Questions? Comments? Hate mail? Email us at podcast@portafilter.net, and we might read your email during the next show. http://libsyn.com/media/portafilter/pfpodcast19.m4b Sun, 04 Dec 2005 16:20:02 -0800 coffee, espresso Special guest: Greg Scace, developer of the Scace Thermofilter and overall super-consumer-enthusiast. Topics: alt.coffee, the Thermofilter, P.I.D., GS3, consumers vs. professionals, etc. (not in that order) Questions? Comments? Hate mail? Email us at podcast@portafilter.net, and we might read your email during the next show. http://libsyn.com/media/portafilter/pfpodcast18.m4b Fri, 11 Nov 2005 16:20:02 -0800 coffee, espresso Special guests: Chris Tacy (malachi), Sarah Allen (Barista Magazine), Brent Fortune (Crema Coffee and Bakery), Jana Oppenheimer (Stumptown), Stephen Vick (Stumptown), Phuong Tran (Zoka/Lava Java), Billy Wilson (Albina Press), Trish Skeie (Zoka) - Talkin about the Clover - Catching up with Coffee Fest and NWRBC news - What is Chris Tacy thinking about today? - Whining about lost podcasts - Barista Magazine chit-chat - Down 'n dirty about barista competitions Questions? Comments? Hate mail? Email us at podcast@portafilter.net, and we might read your email during the next show. http://libsyn.com/media/portafilter/pfpodcast17.m4b Tue, 08 Nov 2005 16:20:02 -0800 coffee, espresso Special guests: Duane Sorensen, Stumptown Coffee Roasters and Trish Skeie, Zoka Coffee and Tea Company Topics: - NWRBC - About Stumptown - The Barista Brain Drain - a bunch of jibba-jabba Questions? Comments? Hate mail? Email us at podcast@portafilter.net, and we might read your email during the next show. http://libsyn.com/media/portafilter/pfpodcast16.m4b Tue, 01 Nov 2005 16:20:02 -0800 coffee, espresso Special guests: Dan Clay, Director of the Institute of International Agriculture, Michigan State University, and creator of the PEARL Project. Anne Ottaway, PEARL Project marketing and communications specialist Peter Giuliano, Director of Coffee, Counter Culture Coffee, Durham, NC Write your letters to: Andrew S. Natsios Administrator U.S. Agency for International Development Ronald Reagan Building 1300 Pennsylvania Ave, NW Washington, DC 20523 FAX: 202-216-3455 E-mail: magarcia@usaid.gov Your Representative (look them up on www.house.gov) U.S. House of Representatives (Street address) Washington, DC (ZIP) Your Senator (look them up on www.senate.gov) U.S. Senate (Street address) Washington, DC 20510 Call the USAID office at 202-712-0000 Call your Representatives and Senators as well! Feel free to copy us on any emails you send out: PEARL@portafilter.net Questions? Comments? Hate mail? Email us at podcast@portafilter.net, and we might read your email during the next show. http://libsyn.com/media/portafilter/pfpodcast15.m4b Tue, 18 Oct 2005 16:20:02 -0800 coffee, espresso Show highlights: - Non-coffee talk - North West Regional Barista Competition's coming up - Had any good coffee lately? - The Third Coffee Podcast (not ours, not CoffeeGeek's) - Latte art for psychics - "What's Chris Tacy Thinking About Today?" (Scace device, Nordic Cup, more NWRBC hype, wikipedia) - Crank calls to coffee people Questions? Comments? Hate mail? Email us at podcast@portafilter.net, and we might read your email during the next show. http://libsyn.com/media/portafilter/pfpodcast14.m4b Tue, 04 Oct 2005 16:20:02 -0800 coffee, espresso Podcasting from the Hilton City Center Hotel, Charlotte, NC Show highlights: - Ellie Matuzsak, Intelligentsia Coffee, Chicago, IL - Trish Skeie, Seattle, WA - Tim Chapdelaine, talks about importing coffee - Mike McKim, Houston, TX and Espresso Specialists, Seattle, WA, about coffee in Texas - Geoff Watts, Intelligentsia Coffee, Chicago, IL, about varietals - David Haddock, Bellissimo Consulting, about the Charlotte Shout. An AMAZING and JAM-PACKED show, super-sized for your pleasure. This is definitely one that you'll probably listen to more than once, because there's some mind-numbing stuff in this sucker. And in case you were wondering, yes, people were drinking. Questions? Comments? Hate mail? Email us at podcast@portafilter.net, and we might read your email during the next show. http://libsyn.com/media/portafilter/pfpodcast13.m4b Sat, 17 Sep 2005 00:01:02 -0800 coffee, espresso Barista Competition Tutorial Your hosts: Jay Caragay (two-time USBC competitor, two-time regional barista competition competitor), and Nick Cho (USBC competitor, coach/trainer for regional, USBC, and WBC competitors, USBC certified judge, emcee at regional, USBC and WBC competitions, almost WBC judge certified). Show highlights: - News bits: Hurricanes, gas prices, Hines, Caffe Artigiano espresso, "Old Timers' Barista Competition" CANCELLED, CoffeeGeek Podcast vs. Portafilter Podcast. - A complete, comprehensive, two-hour run-down of the barista competition (WBC/USBC) scoresheets, chock full of tips, secrets, and insights for the competition barista. Please keep in mind, though we know of no other such endeavor that's attempted to really delve into the specifics of the barista competition scoring criteria, this is all just based on personal observations. Your results may vary. Also, if you have NO INTEREST WHATSOEVER in barista competitions, then I recommend that once we start talking about them, you just stop listening. Don't say we didn't warn ya! Questions? Comments? Hate mail? Email us at podcast@portafilter.net, and we might read your email during the next show. http://libsyn.com/media/portafilter/pfpodcast12.m4b Sun, 03 Sep 2005 00:01:02 -0800 coffee, espresso Podcast Eleven Special guest: Mark Inman, President and Green Buyer, Taylor Maid Farms Organic Coffee and Tea Podcasting from murky coffee, Arlington, VA... and Las Vegas, NV Jay's in Vegas! Thank God for cellphones. Quick note: we mention that we're gonna do a call-in to the Roasters' Guild annual retreat... and it never happened. We'll catch up with the roaster-folks later, but we should have explained that but we didn't. Oh well. Good stuff otherwise. Show highlights: - Jay in Vegas - Nick responds to coffee geeks - call-in with Mark Inman, with discussion about organic farming, possible innovations in coffee production for espresso, etc. Information overload! Great stuff! - a very special and exclusive and important announcement from Mr. Inman! Questions? Comments? Hate mail? Email us at podcast@portafilter.net, and we might read your email during the next show. http://libsyn.com/media/portafilter/pfpodcast11.m4b Sun, 21 Aug 2005 00:01:02 -0800 coffee, espresso Podcast Number Ten. Special guests: An angry swarm of bees, wasps, and mosquitos. Podcasting from Jay's Shave Ice, Timonium, MD. Holy crap, this is the worst sounding podcast that we've not only produced, but ever heard. There was a power-supply grounding issue with the laptop that we recorded on, which resulted in a loud buzzzzz through the whole recording. We'd pitch it and start from scratch, except we love ourselves too much to do that. HUGE APOLOGIES. We know that even a couple of minutes in, you'll find this pretty much unbearable to listen to. Oh well. Show us how much you care and just endure the aural nightmare. Show highlights and discussion topics: - News bits ("Old Timers' Barista Competition, etc.) - Special surprise treat for Jay - "What's Chris Tacy Thinking About Today?" - Mailbag! Questions? Comments? Hate mail? Email us at podcast@portafilter.net, and we might read your email during the next show. http://libsyn.com/media/portafilter/pfpodcast10.m4b Fri, 12 Aug 2005 08:41:02 -0800 coffee, espresso Podcast Number Niner. Special guests: Cindy Chang, Counter Culture Coffee (Durham, NC), and Trey Elder, Intelligentsia Coffee (Chicago, IL). Podcasting from Jay's Shave Ice, Timonium, MD. We recorded onto a WinXP laptop this time, and we had a couple of sound issues. Don't think it detracts too much from this mess of a podcast. Oh, and no apologies for the length of this show... you know you love it. Show highlights and discussion topics: - News bits - Chit-chat with our guests - Special event: Cindy Eats A Rib - Espresso lineage: where your initial training came from - What Is Chris Tacy Thinking About Today? - Coffeehouse culture Questions? Comments? Hate mail? Email us at podcast@portafilter.net, and we might read your email during the next show. http://libsyn.com/media/portafilter/pfpodcast9.m4b Sat, 30 Jul 2005 02:03:02 -0800 coffee, espresso Special guest: barista Katie Carguilo. Show highlights: - There are no highlights. Only lowlights. This podcast was super-long, rambling, riddled with profanity, and it rambles too. For true fans of the podcast only. - What we did before coffee - getting pissed off at your barista coworker - tasting some espressos - Nick tells a story about getting cussed out by a chef - What is your 'perfect coffeeshop?' - CoffeeGeek moderators - Jay gets into the porn industry. - blah, blah, blah. Questions? Comments? Hate mail? Email us at podcast@portafilter.net, and we might read your email during the next show. http://libsyn.com/media/portafilter/pfpodcast8.m4b Mon, 18 Jul 2005 01:55:02 -0800 coffee, espresso Show highlights: - News bits (Hines Public Market Coffee, Zoka's new Director of Coffee, condolences) - Phone call to Kyle Larson, Stumptown Coffee, about the USBC - More USBC chit-chat - New regular segment: "What's Chris Tacy Thinking About Today?" - WARNING: EXPLICIT ANALOGY ALERT... how coffee can be like masturbation Questions? Comments? Hate mail? Email us at podcast@portafilter.net, and we might read your email during the next show. http://libsyn.com/media/portafilter/pfpodcast7.m4b Wed, 13 Jul 2005 01:55:02 -0800 coffee, espresso Special guest, Mr. Daryn Berlin, General Manager, Counter Culture Coffee, Durham, NC. Show highlights: - News bits (baby-making) - Phone call from Fritz Storm, 2002 World Barista Champion - About George Howell and Terroir Coffee's green freezing - Extraction ratios and weighing your shots. AAC format for iPod and iTunes (bookmarkable), 14.0 MB, 1:15:42. 24 kbps bitrate, 32 kHz sample rate (low-quality audio) Questions? Comments? Hate mail? Email us at podcast@portafilter.net, and we might read your email during the next show. http://libsyn.com/media/portafilter/pfpodcast6.m4b Sun, 03 Jul 2005 01:55:02 -0800 coffee, espresso Special guest, Mr. Aaron Ultimo, Head Trainer and Coffeeboy, and Mr. Ryan Jensen, General Retail Manager, both from murky coffee, Washington, DC. Show highlights: - A couple of news bits (Starbucks, Intelly leveling-tool) - Regional Barista Competition calendar - Is winning a regional barista competition a disadvantage at the USBC? - "Guest Espresso" - Baristas vs. Coffeebar owners :-/ - What's up with the BGA? - oh, and we do an impression of Mark Prince's lady-friend, Beata. AAC format for iPod and iTunes (bookmarkable), 13.4 MB, 1:13:08. 24 kbps bitrate, 32 kHz sample rate (low-quality audio) Questions? Comments? Hate mail? Email us at podcast@portafilter.net, and we might read your email during the next show. http://libsyn.com/media/portafilter/pfpodcast5.m4b Mon, 27 Jun 2005 12:18:02 -0800 coffee, espresso Live from the South East Regional Barista Guild Jam, hosted by Stockton Graham and Company. Special guests: Bronwen Serna (Hines Public Market Coffee, Seattle, WA and 2004 USBC Champion), Cindy Chang (Counter Culture Coffee; WBC Hemisphere Coordinator), Gee Barger (Counter Culture Coffee), Russell Chisholm (The Easy Chair Coffee Shop, Blacksburg, VA), Jeff Vojta (Stockton Graham and Co., and SCAA Board member). Show highlights: - USBC/WBC official espresso machine changes? - Barista competitions... relevant to "real life?" - Judging at barista competitions - CoffeeGeek.com, Mark Prince, and coffee enthusiasts - and much more... We had a lot of people around the table for this one... please excuse the wandering ramblings!AAC format for iPod and iTunes (bookmarkable), 16.0 MB, 1:27:20. 24 kbps bitrate, 32 kHz sample rate (low-quality audio) Questions? Comments? Hate mail? Email us at podcast@portafilter.net, and we might read your email during the next show. http://libsyn.com/media/portafilter/pfpodcast4.m4b Sat, 19 Jun 2005 12:18:02 -0800 coffee, espresso The Extended Dance Mix Version (this one topped one hour) Show highlights: - News bytes: Canadians and birthdays - The Barista's Code of Conduct - Phone call to Phuong Tran, 2005 US Barista Champion and Sammy Piccolo, two-time Canadian Barista Champion - Wi-Fi in cafes - Victrola in the News - LONG conversation about consistency in roasting and blending... should it be the goal? AAC format for iPod and iTunes (bookmarkable), 12.6 MB, 1:08:44. 24 kbps bitrate, 32 kHz sample rate (low-quality audio) Questions? Comments? Hate mail? Email us at podcast@portafilter.net, and we might read your email during the next show. http://libsyn.com/media/portafilter/pfpodcast3.m4b Tue, 14 Jun 2005 12:18:02 -0800 coffee, espresso Already doing "special" podcasts. Jeez. An intimate talk with Peter Giuliano, Director of Coffee at Counter Culture Coffee, Durham, NC Show highlights: - All about cupping coffee- The Cup of Excellence- More Star Wars nonsense AAC format for iPod and iTunes (bookmarkable), 8.8 MB, 48:06. 24 kbps bitrate, 32 kHz sample rate (low-quality audio) Questions? Comments? Hate mail? Email us at podcast@portafilter.net, and we might read your email during the next show. http://libsyn.com/media/portafilter/pfpodcast2.m4b Sat, 04 Jun 2005 12:18:02 -0800 coffee, espresso Ehhh... first try. Show highlights: - Introductions - "Journalistic Credibility" - Phone call from Bronwen Serna, 2004 US Barista Champion - Coffee cupping - etc. AAC format for iPod and iTunes (bookmarkable) for iPod and iTunes (bookmarkable), 9.9 MB, 54:02. 24 kbps bitrate, 32 kHz sample rate (low-quality audio) Questions? Comments? Hate mail? Email us at podcast@portafilter.net, and we might read your email during the next show. http://libsyn.com/media/portafilter/pfpodcast1.m4b Sat, 28 May 2005 12:18:02 -0400 coffee, espresso