Hello! On this episode of Jive Talk, we feature Norma Odegard, GM of Boomtown Main & Boomtown Understory (their newest location in Downtown Houston). We begin the episode diving into her coffee background. Like many baristas, she began at Starb

Jive Talk - "Sean Marshall aka @coffee.santa.htx"

Jun 24th, 2019 1h 3m

In this episode of Jive Talk, we sit down with Sean Marshall, owner of Fusion Beans, Southside Espresso, and Coterie. This was our first time meeting. And, I am super excited to release this episode, as he is one of the forefathers of the Houst

Jive Talk "Savannah Childers aka @pea.berries"

Jun 4th, 2019 1h 21m

On this episode of Jive Talk, we feature Savannah Childers aka @pea.berries, head roaster at Fusion Beans. We delve into her coffee origin story, starting at Southside Espresso as a barista. Then, follow her journey into roasting at Boomtown Co

Jive Talk "Antoine Franklin aka @twizz_3seas"

May 21st, 2019 1h 2m

On this week's episode of Jive Talk, we feature Antoine Franklin, aka @twizz_3seas. Some of the highlighted topics include: his coffee origin story, Coffeefest competitions, Houston coffee scene, self confidence, building a career in this indus

Jive Talk - Marlene Mendoza (@cafesitahtx)

May 13th, 2019 43m 55s

Coffee farms. Micro lots. Direct trade. Co-ops. Barista Wages. Roasting. These are some of the topics. Marlene Mendoza is this week's guest. Fresh off a trip from visiting farms in Honduras, Marlene brings a fresh and enthusiastic perspective t

Jive Talk - Emilee Bryant (@emstagrim) & Van Wilde (@vanwilde.co)

May 6th, 2019 58m 51s

Seattle's coffee scene. Zen at work. Bar flow. Gentrification & its impact on the communities it gentrifies. Winning the Coffeefest World Latte Art Competition. These are some of the topics. Joined by Emilee Bryant, Coffeefest World Latte Art C

Jive Talk "Sergio aka @sergiofg_1836"

Apr 22nd, 2019 1h 20m

"What is coffee to you?" On this episode of Jive Talk I sit down with my good friend Sergio of Fort Bend Coffee Roasters. He's been involved in coffee in the city of Houston for 10 years. He's seen the shift from 2nd wave to 3rd wave. He's work

Jive Talk "Tom Schroeder aka @thomasdoescoffee"

Apr 15th, 2019 36m 47s

Falling in love with coffee is not hard to do. Just ask Tom. Started his career after college as a school teacher. Saw some cool coffee stuff. Now he's a badass barista for Greenway Coffee in Houston, TX.

Jive Talk "Joseph Gonzalez aka @thebxbarista Pt 2"

Apr 2nd, 2019 1h 11m

Pt 2 of Jive Talk with Joe aka @thebxbarista !!!

Jive Talk "Joseph Gonzalez aka @thebxbarista Pt 1"

Mar 18th, 2019 48m 22s

On the final night of my trip to New York for Coffeefest, I sat down with Joseph Gonzalez (aka @thebxbarista). Joseph is a super passionate coffee professional from The Bronx. He's worked in coffee for 7 years in a variety of capacities. He has

Jive Talk "Rudy Rasmus aka Pastor Rudy Of Throughgood Coffee"

Mar 4th, 2019 33m 4s

In episode 5 of Jive Talk, I sit down with Pastor Rudy, the owner of Throughgood Coffee. We discuss how a pastor can go from coffee consumer to cafe owner. We discuss the challenges of opening and running a shop. And we talk about community. Pl

Jive Talk "Nick Tanaka.Blendin Coffee"

Feb 24th, 2019 1h 9m

This episode features Nick Tanaka aka @aloha.tanaka! Photographer turned coffee professional! Naturally, we begin with his exciting journey into his first coffee job at Blendin in Sugar Land, TX. From there, we delve into his exciting first yea

Jive Talk 2-12-19 "Anita Tam and Slowpour Supply Co"

Feb 14th, 2019 30m 5s

In Episode 3 of Jive Talk, I sit down with the founder of Slowpour Supply Co, Anita Tam. We discuss a bit about her background as a barista, her desire to improve her latte art, the process of doing that with Chris Lin and Milkglider, and how t

Jive Talk 1-19-19 "Emily Bryant w/ Paul Yoon"

Feb 4th, 2019 1h 20m

This episode features Emily Bryant aka emstagrim. Our co host is Paul Yoon! Topics include: Emily's backstory, what drives her, Coffeefest, her goals this year, and why zombies walk with their arms extended

Jive Talk 1-7-19 "Paul Yoon"

Jan 8th, 2019 50m 42s

Discussing Paul Yoon's coffee backstory, how his interest in coffee developed, what cities he has enjoyed coffee in, how he came to be a part of the Houston coffee community, and what are the characteristics he enjoys in a coffee shop.