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A professor and a grade school teacher taste, review, and grade America‘s best coffee roasters, breweries, and more. New episodes every Monday at 7am EST! Now available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and wherever else you listen to podcasts!

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    • Nov 14, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
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    Fan Sample Review From Catalpa Coffee

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2022 37:29


    What do we do when podcast fans send us free coffee to sample? We test and taste it live on air, of course! Join us this week as we review a fresh bag of Light Roast Guatemalan Candelaria, roasted by Catalpa Coffee in Northampton, MA! Roaster Website: https://catalpacoffee.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/a_grade_podcast/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/agradepodcast

    Shake Shack

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2022 53:59


    In the great debates of our time, is any more timeless than Shake Shack versus In-N-Out Burger? Join us this week as we begin exploring this classic rivalry in our review of Shake Shack! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/a_grade_podcast/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/agradepodcast

    Orto Restaurant

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2022 45:20


    Have we finally found our A grade Italian restaurant back home in New York? Join us this week as we review and grade Orto, in Miller Place, NY! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/a_grade_podcast/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/agradepodcast

    Ghost Brewing Company

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2022 38:24


    Join us for this very creepy Halloween special where we review our experience at Ghost Brewing Company in Bayshore, NY! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/a_grade_podcast/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/agradepodcast

    Great South Bay Brewery

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2022 40:59


    Join us this week as we check out Great South Bay Brewery in Bayshore, NY, in search of great beers, vibes, and more! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/a_grade_podcast/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/agradepodcast

    Starbucks Coffee Company

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2022 51:14


    Oh yes, it's finally here! Our review of Starbucks Coffee Company in Rocky Point, NY! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/a_grade_podcast/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/agradepodcast

    Sand City Brewing Co

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2022 40:20


    Join us this week as we embrace our inner beach bums at the acclaimed Sand City Brewing Co. in Northport, NY! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/a_grade_podcast/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/agradepodcast

    Solid State Coffee

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2022 39:15


    We are always on the search for solid coffee roasters, and so does Solid State Coffee in New York, NY meet the mark? Join us in this week's episode to find out! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/a_grade_podcast/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/agradepodcast

    Afficionado Coffee Roasters

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2022 40:49


    We consider ourselves to be afficionados about grading. So what do we think about Afficionado Coffee Roasters in New York, NY? Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/a_grade_podcast/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/agradepodcast

    Bright Eye Beer Co

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2022 48:56


    Bright skies, bright waters, and Bright Eye Beer Company in Long Beach, NY! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/a_grade_podcast/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/agradepodcast

    Gentle Brew Coffee Roasters

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2022 36:36


    We're back with our regularly scheduled grading, starting with Gentle Brew Coffee Roasters in Long Beach, NY! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/a_grade_podcast/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/agradepodcast

    Olive Garden

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2022 50:48


    Italy was great and all, but how does American corporate Italian food stack up to the original? Join is this week as we review our experience at Olive Garden in Centereach, NY! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/a_grade_podcast/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/agradepodcast

    Our Amalfi Experience

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2022 58:59


    Join us in our final episode from Italy, as we explore the wonders and wild times of the Amalfi Coast! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/a_grade_podcast/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/agradepodcast

    Our Sorrento Experience

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2022 63:32


    Join us this week as we head southward through Italy to the beautiful coastal city of Sorrento! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/a_grade_podcast/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/agradepodcast

    Our Rome Experience

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2022 61:45


    Rome has a long history, but how does it stack up with our grading rubric? Grab a glass of vino and join us to find out in this week's Italy podcast review! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/a_grade_podcast/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/agradepodcast

    Our Florence Experience

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2022 51:49


    Oh yes, you read that right! Join us this week as we discuss our recent trip to Florence, Italy--and offer some "A" grade travel tips, like how to find the best limoncello! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/a_grade_podcast/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/agradepodcast

    Podcast Fail and Update From Italy

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2022 7:44


    The good news is that we're having a fantastic time in Italy! The bad news is that due to technical issues, our equipment is kaput. But there is hope! We will return in a couple of weeks with regular episodes. But in the meantime... Check out our new YouTube videos at: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2-W65uB3GSulhBFfi5N-ag Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/a_grade_podcast/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/agradepodcast

    Stranger Things Review (And How It Will End)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2022 54:15


    Yup, ya read that right! In this week's special 50th episode of A Grade Podcast, we'll be reviewing (and grading) the hit Netflix series, Stranger Things. How will we grade the show? And how do we think it will end? Grab your Upsidedown weapon of choice and join us to find out! Warning: Big time spoilers! Listen above or find this episode and more wherever you listen to podcasts, including: Apple Podcasts Spotify Thirsty for more? Become an "A" Grader for more "A"wesome content at patreon.com/agradepodcast Check us out on Instagram @a_grade_podcast for more pics and updates!

    Georgio's Coffee Roasters

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2022 45:42


    Join us in our last coffee roaster review to Georgio's Coffee Roasters in Farmingdale, NY before heading off to Italy for our summer trip! Listen above or find this episode and more wherever you listen to podcasts, including: Apple Podcasts Spotify Thirsty for more? Become an "A" Grader for more "A"wesome content at patreon.com/agradepodcast Check us out on Instagram @a_grade_podcast for more pics and updates!

    One Up One Down Coffee Roastery & Caffe

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2022 37:46


    Juggling clowns? Peed on plants? We have all the banter, and more, in this week's awesome recap of our trip to One Up One Down Coffee Roastery & Caffe in Trenton, NJ! Listen above or find this episode and more wherever you listen to podcasts, including: Apple Podcasts Spotify Thirsty for more? Become an "A" Grader for more "A"wesome content at patreon.com/agradepodcast Check us out on Instagram @a_grade_podcast for more pics and updates!

    Bridge and Tunnel Brewery

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2022 51:20


    We might have survived cross country road trips in search of America's best coffee roasters and craft breweries, but will we survive the journey through Queens, NY to Bridge and Tunnel Brewery? Grab a brew and check out this week's grading adventure to find out! Listen above or find this episode and more wherever you listen to podcasts, including: Apple Podcasts Spotify Thirsty for more? Become an "A" Grader for more "A"wesome content at patreon.com/agradepodcast! Check us out on Instagram @a_grade_podcast for more pics and updates!

    Beer Tasting 101 w/Brewery Insider

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2022 57:29


    Join us in this week's special beer tasting extravaganza where we deep dive into the art and science of how to approach tasting beer with our resident brewery insider. Listen above or find this episode and more wherever you listen to podcasts, including: Apple Podcasts Spotify Thirsty for more? Become an "A" Grader for more "A"wesome content at patreon.com/agradepodcast! Check us out on Instagram @a_grade_podcast for more pics and updates!

    SquareHead Brewing Company

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2022 39:22


    No matter the shape of your own head, SquareHead Brewing Company in Holbrook, NY has something for heads of all shapes! Listen above or find this episode and more wherever you listen to podcasts, including: Apple Podcasts Spotify Thirsty for more? Become an "A" Grader for more "A"wesome content at patreon.com/agradepodcast! Check us out on Instagram @a_grade_podcast for more pics and updates!

    Left Hand Coffee

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2022 45:38


    Looking for beachy vibes and brew? Join us this week as we visit Left Hand Coffee in Montauk, New York! Listen above or find this episode and more wherever you listen to podcasts, including: Apple Podcasts Spotify Thirsty for more? Become an "A" Grader for more "A"wesome content at patreon.com/agradepodcast! Check us out on Instagram @a_grade_podcast for more pics and updates!

    Borealis Coffee Company

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2022 45:25


    Train stations, pour over coffee, and hiking paths? Sign us up! Check out our review of Borealis Coffee Company in Riverside, RI. Listen above or find this episode and more wherever you listen to podcasts, including: Apple Podcasts Spotify Thirsty for more? Become an "A" Grader for more "A"wesome content at patreon.com/agradepodcast! Check us out on Instagram @a_grade_podcast for more pics and updates!

    Fundati Interview w/Alicia DeCastro

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2022 32:56


    Great coffee? Great vibes? Great conversation? Fundati Coffee has it all! Join us this week as we enjoy some "A" grade times chatting with Fundati founder and roaster Alicia DeCastro! Listen above or find this episode and more wherever you listen to podcasts, including: Apple Podcasts Spotify Thirsty for more? Become an "A" Grader for more "A"wesome content at patreon.com/agradepodcast! Check us out on Instagram @a_grade_podcast for more pics and updates!

    Long Live Beerworks

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2022 37:44


    Long live beer! And so we say to Long Live Beerworks in Providence, RI! Listen above or find this episode and more wherever you listen to podcasts, including: Apple Podcasts Spotify Thirsty for more? Become an "A" Grader for more "A"wesome content at patreon.com/agradepodcast! Check us out on Instagram @a_grade_podcast for more pics and updates!

    DUBCO

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2022 43:05


    Looking for a beery destination? Then consider Destination Unknown Beer Company (AKA "DUBCO") in Bayshore, NY! Listen above or find this episode and more wherever you listen to podcasts, including: Apple Podcasts Spotify Thirsty for more? Become an "A" Grader for more "A"wesome content at patreon.com/agradepodcast! Check us out on Instagram @a_grade_podcast for more pics and updates!

    ReAnimator Coffee Roasters

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2022 42:11


    Looking for some morning ReAnimation? Then look no further than ReAnimator Coffee Roasters in Philadelphia, PA! Listen above or find this episode and more wherever you listen to podcasts, including: Apple Podcasts Spotify Thirsty for more? Become an "A" Grader for more "A"wesome content at patreon.com/agradepodcast! Check us out on Instagram @a_grade_podcast for more pics and updates!

    Barrier Brewing Co.

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2022 45:42


    Beach vibes? Beers? Burgers? All vibes confirmed at Barrier Brewing Co. in Oceanside, NY. But is it "A" grade? Join us in this week's episode to find out! Listen above or find this episode and more wherever you listen to podcasts, including: Apple Podcasts Spotify Want more? Become an "A" Grader for more "A"wesome content at patreon.com/agradepodcast! Check us out on Instagram @a_grade_podcast for more pics and updates!

    Ultimo Coffee Roasters

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2022 39:15


    Is Ultimo Coffee the "ultimate" coffee? Grab a brew of your own and join us in this week's grading adventure! Listen above or find this episode and more wherever you listen to podcasts, including: Apple Podcasts Spotify Want more? Become an "A" Grader for more "A"wesome content at patreon.com/agradepodcast! Check us out on Instagram @a_grade_podcast for more pics and updates!

    Human Robot Brewery

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2022 45:09


    Insert beer. Compute. Drink more! Get your robot on, humans, and join us this week as we upload on into Human Robot Brewery in Philadelphia, PA! Listen above or find this episode and more wherever you listen to podcasts, including: Apple Podcasts Spotify Want more? Become an "A" Grader for more "A"wesome content at patreon.com/agradepodcast! Check us out on Instagram @a_grade_podcast for more pics and updates!

    Dunkin' Donuts

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2022 31:50


    Join us this week as we explore a mysteriously recommended location! How does Dunkin' stack up to our favorite coffee roasters? Grab a fresh brew, relax, and give this week's podcast grading adventure a listen! Listen above or find this episode and more wherever you listen to podcasts, including: Apple Podcasts Spotify Want more? Become an "A" Grader for more "A"wesome content at patreon.com/agradepodcast! Check us out on Instagram @a_grade_podcast for more pics and updates!

    La Colombe Coffee Roasters

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2022 45:20


    We've seen La Colombe Coffee seemingly all over the place, but how is the actual coffee roaster itself? Grab a fresh brew, relax, and give this week's podcast grading adventure a listen! Listen above or find this episode and more wherever you listen to podcasts, including: Apple Podcasts Spotify Want more? Become an "A" Grader for more "A"wesome content at patreon.com/agradepodcast! Check us out on Instagram @a_grade_podcast for more pics and updates!

    Victory Brewing Company

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2022 49:20


    Ahhh, nothing like the sweet sweet victory of some refreshing brew! As such, join us this week as we check out Victory Brewing Company in Philadelphia, PA! Want more? Become an "A" Grader for more "A"wesome content at patreon.com/agradepodcast! Check us out on Instagram @a_grade_podcast for more pics and updates!

    Elixr Coffee

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2022 39:08


    "Elixr"? Sounds like a worthy brew! Join us this week as we check our Elixr Coffee in Center City Philadelphia, PA! Listen above or find this episode and more wherever you listen to podcasts, including: Apple Podcasts Spotify Want more? Become an "A" Grader for more "A"wesome content at patreon.com/agradepodcast! Check us out on Instagram @a_grade_podcast for more pics and updates!

    Interview at übergeek Brewing Company

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2022 42:00


    It's one thing to be a geek, but an übergeek? Join us this week as we accompanied by Rob Raffa, founder, owner, and head brewer at übergeek Brewing Company in Riverhead, New York! Listen above or find this episode and more wherever you listen to podcasts, including: Apple Podcasts Spotify Want more? Become an "A" Grader for more "A"wesome content at patreon.com/agradepodcast! Check us out on Instagram @a_grade_podcast for more pics and updates!

    Monk's Café

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2022 56:14


    What happens when we arrive in Philadelphia too late to review any coffee roasters or craft breweries? We check out Monk's Café, of course! Give a listen to our review of this world-class brew-pup in the heart of the city of brotherly love. Listen above or find this episode and more wherever you listen to podcasts, including: Apple Podcasts Spotify Want more? Become an "A" Grader for more "A"wesome content at patreon.com/agradepodcast! Check us out on Instagram @a_grade_podcast for more pics and updates!

    Long Island Farm Brewery

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2022 46:50


    What's better than a cozy farm? One with a brewery! Join us this week as we check out Long Island Farm Brewery in Manorville, New York! Listen above or find this episode and more wherever you listen to podcasts, including: Apple Podcasts Spotify Want more? Become an "A" Grader for more "A"wesome content at patreon.com/agradepodcast! Check us out on Instagram @a_grade_podcast for more pics and updates!

    Hampton Coffee Company

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2022 55:27


    Salty air, breezy waves, Hamptons coffee? Join us this week as we journey out to New York's famed east end as we visit Hampton Coffee Company in Montauk, New York! Listen above or find this episode and more wherever you listen to podcasts, including: Apple Podcasts Spotify Want more? Become an "A" Grader for more "A"wesome content at patreon.com/agradepodcast! Check us out on Instagram @a_grade_podcast for more pics and updates!

    Long Ireland Beer Company

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2022 57:44


    Irish ales? Irish vibes? Sign us up! What did we think about this week's trip to Long Ireland Beer Company in Riverhead, New York? Grab a brew of your choice and give a listen to find out! Listen above or find this episode and more wherever you listen to podcasts, including: Apple Podcasts Spotify Want more? Become an "A" Grader for more "A"wesome content at patreon.com/agradepodcast! Check us out on Instagram @a_grade_podcast for more pics and updates!

    Snow Day Grimm Bottle Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2022 40:55


    Snow day? sNOw problem! Join in this week's very special episode where we hunker down during the blizzard of 2022 to taste, review, and grade a bottle of stout from Grimm Artisanal Ales in Brooklyn New York! Listen above or find this episode and more wherever you listen to podcasts, including: Apple Podcasts Spotify Want more? Become an "A" Grader for more "A"wesome content at patreon.com/agradepodcast! Check us out on Instagram @a_grade_podcast for more pics and updates!

    Mongo's Coffee Roastery and Lounge

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2022 52:10


    Looking for an "A" grade cup of coffee? Is Mongo's Coffee Roastery and Lounge in Syosset, NY the place to enjoy one? Check out this week's episode to find out! Listen above or find this episode and more wherever you listen to podcasts, including: Apple Podcasts Spotify Check us out on Instagram @a_grade_podcast for more pics and updates! Become an "A" Grader for more "A"wesome content at patreon.com/agradepodcast!

    Po' Boy Brewery

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2022 56:06


    What exactly is a Po' Boy? Join us this week as we try to find out at Po' Boy Brewery in Port Jefferson Station, New York! Listen above or find this episode and more wherever you listen to podcasts, including: Apple Podcasts Spotify Check us out on Instagram @a_grade_podcast for more pics and updates! Want more AWESOME content? Leave us a tip and get new bonuses, including behind the scene pics, videos, and a full scorecard of our grades!

    Bean and Bean Coffee Roasters

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2022 49:04


    Join us this week as we check out the unique mother-daughter team at "Bean & Bean Coffee Roasters" in Little Neck, New York. Listen above or find this episode and more wherever you listen to podcasts, including: Apple Podcasts Spotify Check us out on Instagram @a_grade_podcast for more pics and updates! Want more AWESOME content? Leave us a tip and get new bonuses, including behind the scene pics, videos, and a full scorecard of our grades!

    Tend Coffee Roaster

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 3, 2022 54:20


    There's nothing quite like a small, local coffee roaster. So how does "Tend Coffee" in Shirley, New York stack up to the rest? Grab your preferred morning brew and join us in this week's grading adventure! Listen above or find this episode and more wherever you listen to podcasts, including: Apple Podcasts Spotify Check us out on Instagram @a_grade_podcast for more pics and updates! Want more AWESOME content? Leave us a tip and get new bonuses, including behind the scene pics, videos, and a full scorecard of our grades!

    The First Annual A Gradie Awards 2021

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2021 79:05


    The end of the year is here, and so are the A Gradie Awards! Listen above or find this episode and more wherever you listen to podcasts, including: Apple Podcasts Spotify Check us out on Instagram @a_grade_podcast for more pics and updates! Leave us a tip and get some AWESOME new bonus content!

    Other Half Brewing Company

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2021 61:22


    Looking for a hazy time? Then look no further! Join us this week as we taste, review, and grade our last regular episode of 2021 at Other Half Brewing Company in Domino Park, Brooklyn, New York! Listen above or find this episode and more wherever you listen to podcasts, including: Apple Podcasts Spotify Check us out on Instagram @a_grade_podcast for more pics and updates! Want more AWESOME content? Leave us a tip and get new bonuses, including behind the scene pics, videos, and a full scorecard of our grades!

    Devoción Coffee

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2021 49:58


    Coffee sourced from specific farms? Processed from Columbian crop to your cup in only 10 days? Sign us up! But how else did Devoción coffee roaster in Brooklyn, New York fair in this week's review? Grab a fresh brew of your choice and join us! Listen above or find this episode and more wherever you listen to podcasts, including: Apple Podcasts Spotify Check us out on Instagram @a_grade_podcast for more pics and updates! Leave us a tip and get some AWESOME new bonus content!

    übergeek Brewing Company

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2021 61:15


    We might be geeks ourselves, but do we rise into the category of "übergeeks"? Well, we certainly gave it our best try this week at übergeek Brewing Company in Riverhead, NY. How did the brews, vibes, and geekiness stack up to our typical brewery experience? Grab a drink and give a listen to find out! Listen above or find this episode and more wherever you listen to podcasts, including: Apple Podcasts Spotify Check us out on Instagram @a_grade_podcast for more pics and updates! Want to help fuel our coffee roaster and brewery reviews? Leave us a tip and get some AWESOME new bonus content!

    Southdown Coffee

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2021 55:36


    We're always on the lookout for our next "A" grade coffee roaster experience. Does this week's journey to Southdown Coffee in Glen Cove, New York make the top tier list? Grab a brew yourself and give a listen to find out! Listen above or find this episode and more wherever you listen to podcasts, including: Apple Podcasts Spotify Check us out on Instagram @a_grade_podcast for more pics and updates! Want to help fuel our coffee roaster and brewery reviews? Leave us a tip and get some AWESOME new bonus content!

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