The Barista's Task is to Make Coffee Delightful

Create Comfort. Accept Failure. Josiah Ball's Journey in Coffee

Josiah Ball's career in coffee has spanned more than a decade and taken him from making "lattes" without an espresso machine to serving $12 pour overs as the manager of AM:FM's Euclid Street location. Josiah's focus on empathy through meeting people where they are at and guiding them to an elevated experience has given him a uniquely broad perspective on Specialty Coffee, which he shares with us in this wide-ranging, delightful conversation. Companies mentioned in this episode: Hawkins Cheezies [https://cheezies.com/] @hawkinscheeziesofficial [https://www.instagram.com/hawkinscheeziesofficial/] - Hudson whiskey [https://www.hudsonwhiskey.com/en-US/] @hudsonwhiskey [https://www.instagram.com/hudsonwhiskey/] - AM:FM Coffee Cocktails Vinyl [https://www.amfm.cafe/] @amfm_coffee [https://www.instagram.com/amfm_coffee/] - Balzac's Coffee Roasters [https://balzacs.com/?srsltid=AfmBOoqimM37Z8llM0VQOT13ueMYtVQAT-7ogkrd5GoQHlGQAL4KQRvX] @balzacscoffee [https://www.instagram.com/balzacscoffee/] - Cafe Lumiere [https://www.facebook.com/p/Caf%C3%A9-Lumi%C3%A8re-61586894244475/] @cafelumierecanada [https://www.instagram.com/cafelumierecanada/] - Proud Mary [https://proudmarycoffee.com/?srsltid=AfmBOorK_dBDnjWJXxXfW6VwLym_8J60fpokaF7Po-Gph-DSM3RrlHCx] @proudmaryusa [https://www.instagram.com/proudmaryusa/] - Joe Bean Roasters [https://shop.joebeanroasters.com/?srsltid=AfmBOopRJmVZxccXEFQjmj1eT1rjfGW9sRQMI6PtAK7dBHMuB0MBnoRw] @joebeanroasters [https://www.instagram.com/joebeanroasters/] - New City Cafe [https://www.newcityroc.com/] @newcityroc [https://www.instagram.com/newcityroc/] - Fuego Coffee Roasters [https://fuegocoffee.com/] @fuegocoffee [https://www.instagram.com/fuegocoffee/] Mentioned in this episode: Joe Bean Roasters Visit joebeanroasters.com to get fresh roasted specialty coffee either by the bag or with a Perpetual Joy subscription! Behind the Glass Behind the Glass, hosted by Richard B Colón and Quajay Donnell, is a monthly talk with the current month’s BTG Roster. Artists are interviewed about their submissions and we dive deep into their process, inspiration and thought process centralized around their artwork in the Behind the Glass Gallery located in the heart of Downtown Rochester NY. https://behind-the-glass-gallery.captivate.fm/

Adam Solomon Believes "People Value Escape Over Presence"

Aaaron, Chris, and Wade sat down with Adam Solomon, currently of Ugly Duck Coffee, to hear about the breadth and depth of his experience in and understanding of serving coffee. Adam's broad-ranging experience brings out unique insights throughout the conversation, ultimately advocating for greater care for baristas and the importance of hospitality skills over coffee-making skills. Mentioned in this episode: Joe Bean [https://shop.joebeanroasters.com/?srsltid=AfmBOoqxakWc_x9KhO31xHFJQB79OMNpANoLGGFE9VJ9sq_fitM7-8lx] @joebeanroasters - Ugly Duck [https://www.uglyduckcoffee.com/] @uglyduckcoffee - Rococo [https://rococorochester.com/] @rococo_coffee_ - Crunchicks [https://crunchicks.com/en-US]@crunchicksusa - Aporia [https://www.aporiacoffee.com/]@aporiacoffeeco - Eat Local New York [https://eatlocalnewyork.com/] @eatlocalnewyork Mentioned in this episode: Behind the Glass Behind the Glass, hosted by Richard B Colón and Quajay Donnell, is a monthly talk with the current month’s BTG Roster. Artists are interviewed about their submissions and we dive deep into their process, inspiration and thought process centralized around their artwork in the Behind the Glass Gallery located in the heart of Downtown Rochester NY. https://behind-the-glass-gallery.captivate.fm/

The Barista's Task is to Make Coffee Delightful

Aaron, Chris, and Wade discuss the vital role that baristas play in the coffee industry. From the skills of making coffee to the emotional labor of handling adults who don't otherwise know how to handle themselves, baristas make coffee delightful on a number of levels. However, they also discuss how baristas are woefully under-supported for the many roles they are expected to play in the industry. IF YOU ARE A BARISTA AND YOU WANT TO JOIN THIS CONVERSATION: REACH OUT TO US! We would like to talk to baristas about your experiences making coffee delightful day in and day out. Even if you don't want to do a full interview, you can write to us or simply answer a couple of questions. You deserve to be heard, and we are listening. Shoutouts Ugly Duck [https://www.uglyduckcoffee.com/] (@uglyduckcoffee [https://www.instagram.com/uglyduckcoffee/]) - AM:FM [https://www.amfm.cafe/] (@amfm_coffee [https://www.instagram.com/amfm_coffee/]) - Joe Bean Roasters [https://shop.joebeanroasters.com/] (@joebeanroasters [https://www.instagram.com/joebeanroasters/]) - New City Cafe & Roastery [https://www.newcityroc.com/] (@newcityroc [https://www.instagram.com/newcityroc/]) - Fuego Coffee Roasters [https://fuegocoffee.com/] (@fuegocoffee [https://www.instagram.com/fuegocoffee/]) Mentioned in this episode: Joe Bean Roasters Visit joebeanroasters.com to get fresh roasted specialty coffee either by the bag or with a Perpetual Joy subscription! Food About Town Food About Town hosted by Chris Lindstrom, focusing on restaurants, food and drink of all kinds, and whatever topics I want to cover! https://foodabouttown.captivate.fm/

"Season Three" Wrap

Looking back on recent episodes (and a few not-so-recent episodes) Aaron Pascucci and Wade Reed have a freewheeling (at times unhinged?) conversation about everything from Down Syndrome Awareness Month to dream coffee interviews. Coffee as a vehicle for many forms of cultural expression, the changing state of the coffee scene in Rochester, our past podcast endeavors, and other Rochester creatives to get involved with (including our Lunchador network mates and Cleveland Prost, one of our favorite Rochester Substacks) this conversation HAS IT ALL. Mentioned in this episode: Rochester Amerks [https://www.amerks.com/] (@amerkshockey [https://www.instagram.com/amerkshockey/]) - Rochester Ice Cats [https://rochesterspecialhockey.org/] - Down Syndrome Diagnosis Network [https://www.dsdiagnosisnetwork.org/] (@thedsdn [https://www.instagram.com/thedsdn/]) - Best Buddies [https://www.bestbuddies.org/newyork/friendship/] (@bestbuddiesny [https://www.instagram.com/bestbuddiesny/]) - Bitty & Beau's Coffee [https://www.bittyandbeauscoffee.com/?srsltid=AfmBOoq9LQKxjyOYInPIaiD3cl9M7zqcRwdfAAKg7ocXd__4C8UEStBh] (@bittyandbeauscoffee [https://www.instagram.com/bittyandbeauscoffee/]) - Sager Beer Works [https://sagerbeerworks.com/] - (@sager_stoneyard_pub [https://www.instagram.com/sager_stoneyard_pub/]) - Cleveland Prost [https://clevelandprost.substack.com/] (@cleveland.prost [https://www.instagram.com/cleveland.prost/]) - Gigi's Playhouse [https://gigisplayhouse.org/rochester/] (@gigisplayhouserochester [https://www.instagram.com/gigisplayhouserochester/]) - Archers Coffee [https://archerscoffee.com/] (@archers.ae [https://www.instagram.com/archers.ae/]) - WAYO 104.3 FM [https://wayofm.org/] (@wayoradio [https://www.instagram.com/wayoradio/]) - Common Thread [https://common-threads-hardcore.captivate.fm/] - (@commonthreadhxcpodcast [https://www.instagram.com/commonthreadhxcpodcast/]) - Ugly Duck Coffee [https://www.uglyduckcoffee.com/] (@uglyduckcoffee [https://www.instagram.com/uglyduckcoffee/]) - Joe Bean Roasters [https://shop.joebeanroasters.com/] (@joebeanroasters [https://www.instagram.com/joebeanroasters/]) - Grounds for Health [https://groundsforhealth.org/] (@groundsforhealth [https://www.instagram.com/groundsforhealth/]) - Kopani Coffee [https://kopanicoffee.com/] (@kopanicoffee [https://www.instagram.com/kopanicoffee/]) - Ghost Town Oats [https://www.ghosttown.world/] (@ghosttownworld [https://www.instagram.com/ghosttownworld/]) Mentioned in this episode: Joe Bean Roasters Joe Bean Coffee - Coffee that lifts everyone. https://shop.joebeanroasters.com Connections with Evan Dawson Connections with Evan Dawson - Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts Connections [https://dialedincoffee.captivate.fm/connections] Getting Real with Bossy: For Women Who Own Business Check out Getting Real with Bossy: For Women Who Own Business on Lunchador! https://feeds.captivate.fm/gettingrealwithbossy/

Lily and Michelle Soehadi of Kopani Coffee are Pouring Gotong Royong in Every Cup

Aaron, Chris, and Wade sit down with Lily and Michelle Soehadi, who founded Kopani Coffee in November, 2024. Alongside roasting delicious coffee, they've served drinks from their signature menu on their coffee cart, and held educational events to enrich their community's experience of coffee. Their story and approach to coffee are driven by gotong royong, a commitment to mutual enrichment in community settings, a value they carry from their Indonesian heritage, but especially from their late mother. Coupled with a drive to truly learn and teach about coffee, Kopani continues to grow in every direction, telling an inspiring story along the way. Mentioned in this episode Kopani Coffee [https://kopanicoffee.com/] (@kopanicoffee [https://www.instagram.com/kopanicoffee/]) - Cat & Cloud [https://catandcloud.com/] (@catcloudcoffee [https://www.instagram.com/catcloudcoffee/]) - Wonderstate Coffee [https://wonderstate.com/?gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=22211856913&gbraid=0AAAAArB8hSiGIr1cTMFEKEryoucR5Prmh&gclid=CjwKCAjwyMnNBhBNEiwA-Kcgu16H5jleKPrtKqBqKbop6bZzcdernZ0MYdcv0cHt7_upFFk2lzJHRhoCSoUQAvD_BwE] (@wonderstatecoffee [https://www.instagram.com/wonderstatecoffee/]) - Friedhats [https://friedhats.com/] (@friedhats [https://www.instagram.com/friedhats/]) - Mill City Roasters [https://millcityroasters.com/] (@millcityroasters [https://www.instagram.com/millcityroasters/]) Shoutouts Ugly Duck [https://www.uglyduckcoffee.com/] (@uglyduckcoffee [https://www.instagram.com/uglyduckcoffee/]) - The Potted Bean (@the_pottedbean [https://www.instagram.com/the_pottedbean/]) - Whole Latte Love [https://www.wholelattelove.com/?srsltid=AfmBOooJDtvtstxnJNJj6cvd2jNHgws2sD8_H6sK4OWn3dnbxHfbQkUC] (@wholelattelove [https://www.instagram.com/wholelattelove/]) Mentioned in this episode: Food About Town Food About Town hosted by Chris Lindstrom, focusing on restaurants, food and drink of all kinds, and whatever topics I want to cover! https://foodabouttown.captivate.fm/ Joe Bean Roasters Joe Bean Coffee - Coffee that lifts everyone. https://shop.joebeanroasters.com Connections with Evan Dawson Connections with Evan Dawson - Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts Connections [https://dialedincoffee.captivate.fm/connections]