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The talk show where we talk all about coffee over a cup of coffee (or more)! Hosted by Joseph Robertson of Extracted Magazine and Jesse Nelson of Conduit Coffee. We share everything from tips/tricks to making and enjoying better coffee, to news/stories of what's going on in the coffee world, and insights into the people who make it all work.

Joseph Robertson @ Extracted Magazine


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    CLR-196 - Reunion

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2024 54:24


    Weeeerrreeee Baaaaackkkk!!! Sort of.It's officially been 10 years since our first podcast episode. We've come together again after a year of rebuilding ourselves, our work, and our lives, to reflect on what's been and where we may go next,And to just have a darn good chat.If you'd like to learn more about what we're up to,As always, you can find Jesse Nelson of Conduit Coffee - and great coffee of course - at Conduit Coffee.The best place to find Joseph Robertson these days is right here on Substack. Visit his profile page and check out the publications in which he is currently involved.Thanks for reading Extracted's Substack! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support our work. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit extractedmagazine.substack.com

    E195 - Airport Way

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2023 15:19


    Conduit Coffee is taking flight in a new location? Find out what's been happening behind the scenes, and how you can participate. Hosts: Joseph Robertson - https://www.josephrobertson.co Jesse Nelson - https://www.conduitcoffee.com Sponsors: Extracted Magazine - https://www.extractedmagazine.com Conduit Coffee - https://www.conduitcoffee.com

    E194: Spring Changes

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2023 32:00


    Spring has sprung, and with 2023 come some major changes for Conduit Coffee. Their current roaster space is closing. What will happen next? Hosts: Joseph Robertson - https://www.josephrobertson.co  Jesse Nelson - https://www.conduitcoffee.com   Sponsored By:  Extracted Magazine - https://www.extractedmagazine.com Conduit Coffee - https://www.conduitcoffee.com

    E192: Growing Trees

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2023 35:43


    After feeling the first couple weeks of the new year, we've realized our focus is much different than we thought. In this episode, we talk about loving the process, and growing trees... Hosts: Joseph Robertson - https://www.josephrobertson.co Jesse Nelson - https://www.conduitcoffee.com

    E193: Albert Gorithm

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2023 45:21


    Welcome to Coffee Lovers Radio, your number one spot for all things coffee! Join hosts Joseph and Jesse—two passionate coffee connoisseurs—as they explore the wondrous world of artificial intelligence and how it's impacting our lives. On this episode, we discuss the potential of AI to revolutionize how we create and experience content, as well as its implications for businesses, both large and small. We also hear from experts in the field about cutting-edge advancements being made in AI technology and consider the moral implications of introducing AI into more aspects of life. Finally, we'll ask whether its presence would be a benefit or a danger to society and answer questions from listeners about their experiences with AI. So tune in to this enlightening podcast for an engaging discussion on one of the most fascinating topics of our time! This episode was written and directed by our resident AI, Albert Gorithm. Hosts: Joseph Robertson - https://www.josephrobertson.co  Jesse Nelson - https://www.conduitcoffee.com

    E191: What Did We Even Do?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 2023 33:35


    It's a new year! Is it a new us? Looking back on 10 years of coffee and what we're gonna do next. As usual we talk about last year's resolutions and what we're gonna look forward to next year. Is it going to involve coffee? Hosts: Joseph Robertson - https://www.josephrobertson.co Jesse Nelson - https://www.conduitcoffee.com

    E190: Two Dudes, Coffee, and The Holidays

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2022 28:47


    2022 has been quite a year, and while we have been largely absent from Coffee Lovers Radio, it's been for good reason. But for now, it's time to enjoy some coffee, and celebrate the times we have. Hosts: Joseph Robertson - https://www.josephrobertson.co Jesse Nelson - https://www.conduitcoffee.com

    E189: The Doodlers

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2022 31:33


    The year is well under way and we're in the thick of life. We pause for a moment to share over a cup of coffee. Hosts: Joseph Robertson - https://www.extractedmagazine.com Jesse Nelson - https://www.conduitcoffee.com

    E188: Less is Less

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2022 28:53


    It's a new year. Is it a new you? Is it a new us? In this new years episode we wax philosophical about the road which has brought us here, and our view of the next year. Hosts: Joseph Robertson https://www.extractedmagazine.com Jesse Nelson https://www.conduitcoffee.com

    E187 - Our Most Unusual Coffee Wishes

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2021 26:14


    We're coming up on the holiday season and that means presents! What better gift to give than coffee? (or coffee equipment and related things) So we decided to share some of our favorite picks and our most unusual coffee wishes for this year ... Hosts Joseph Robertson - https://www.extractedmagazine.com Jesse Nelson - https://www.conduitcoffee.com

    E186: An Epic Summer

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2021 37:58


    Joseph and Jesse return to the mic after an epic summer to share in a bit of story. They also dive into a selection of on-the-go single cup style coffee brewing options (pouches, single pour overs, etc) Hosts: Joseph Robertson https://www.extractedmagazine.com Jesse Nelson https://www.conduitcoffee.com

    E185: Enjoying Coffee Anywhere

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2021 35:48


    It's our much delayed summer feature! How to enjoy coffee no matter where you are or what you are doing. Our exploration of various types of traveling coffee options ... Hosts Joseph Robertson - https://www.extractedmagazine.com Jesse Nelson - https://www.conduitcoffee.com

    E184: The Invisible Hand of Flavor

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2021 30:46


    The invisible hand in your coffee, heavily influencing all the nuance of flavor, intensity, and quality ... It's something you'll never see in your cup, but it's always there. We dive down the rabbit hole in this episode with some new and unique experiences. Hosts: Joseph Robertson - https://www.extractedmagazine.com Jesse Nelson - https://www.conduitcoffee.com

    E183: Money in Coffee?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2021 34:56


    There's always money in the banana stand. Well, what about the coffee stand? Or any coffee business at all. We go behind the scenes a bit to give you an understanding of why coffee costs what it does, and why your 'expensive latte' may still be super cheap. Hosts Joseph Robertson - https://www.extractedmagazine.com Jesse Nelson - https://www.conduitcoffee.com  

    E182: Back to the Terrace Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2021 34:53


    Were' back! Again ... unfortunate folly has befallen us over the past couple months, but Coffee Lovers Radio is back on the terrace again. Join us this fresh episode as we get back into things and talk about home roasting. Hosts: Joseph Robertson - https://www.extractedmagazine.com Jesse Nelson - https://www.conduitcoffee.com

    E181: Processing, Chocolate, and Mugs

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2021 22:39


    In this episode we share some interesting coffees we're currently exploring, talk chocolate, and 'From The Mug' makes a reappearance. Hosts Joseph Robertson - https://www.extractedmagazine.com Jesse Nelson - https://www.conduitcoffee.com

    E180: We're Back!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2021 20:06


    After a little beginning of the year hiatus, we're back at the helm and "On the Terrace" to bring you more coffee goodness. Join us in our little update episode here (also featuring 'From the Mug') Check out Thoughts and Process Coffee: https://thoughts-and-process-coffee.myshopify.com/collections/all Joseph's video review of the coffee: https://youtu.be/zmKEOKqjusA Hosts: Joseph Robertson - https://www.extractedmagazine.com Jesse Nelson - https://www.conduitcoffee.com  

    E179: It's a Beautiful New Year

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 2021 18:08


    We could have also called this episode Happy DreamPhone - but we'll leave you to listen to discover why. In our New Years episode, we leave 2020 in the dust and only look forward to what's coming. visit https://www.coffeeloversradio.com to subscribe Hosts Joseph Robertson - https://www.extractedmagazine.com Jesse Nelson - https://www.conduitcoffee.com

    'Twas The Night Before Christmas ...

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2020 2:46


    'Twas the Night Before Christmas ... Coffee themed! Something special for all of you to enjoy this Christmas season. Written and Read by Joseph Robertson Subscribe and support the show: coffeeloversradio.com

    E178: It's a Holly Jolly Coffee

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2020 22:18


    Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to everyone out there! Our annual Christmas episode is back. In this one we talk a bit about Conduit's holiday coffee blend, and then get into some of our gift recommendations as well as our own wishlist. Join us for some holiday cheer Hosts: Joseph Robertson - https://www.extractedmagazine.com Jesse Nelson - https://www.conduitcoffee.com

    E177: Health And Coffee

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2020 24:31


    On the show today we dive in with an actual serious look at all the research which has been done in terms of your health and coffee. What is actually accurate? We look at the scientific research and give you as clear a picture as possible. Check out our extended show notes for further resources. Hosts: Joseph Robertson - https://www.extractedmagazine.com Jesse Nelson - https://www.conduitcoffee.com

    E176: A Virtual Thanksgiving

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2020 16:58


    It's our annual Thanksgiving episode! Joseph and Jesse talk virtual Thanksgiving, in a very unconventional year for traditions, we try to keep them going and perhaps even start new ones. Check out our extended show notes for brewing resources Hosts: Joseph Robertson - https://www.extractedmagazine.com Jesse Nelson - https://www.conduitcoffee.com

    E175: Grinders and Zombies

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2020 19:43


    We dive into some listener mail in this episode and get all into coffee grinders. Plus, 'From The Mug' makes a return and we have a little fun with zombies Visit coffeeloversradio.com - sign up to email and then let us know your questions! Hosts: Joseph Robertson - Extracted Magazine - https://www.extractedmagazine.com Jesse Nelson - Conduit Coffee - https://www.conduitcoffee.com

    E174: Virtual Coffee

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2020 25:58


    In this episode, we talk about the oddness of sharing what is a key physical sensory experience in our current non-physical limited lives. Coffee over the internet. How does it work? Hosts: Joseph Robertson - Extracted Magazine - https://www.extractedmagazine.com Jesse Nelson - Conduit Coffee - https://www.conduitcoffee.com

    E173: It's Time

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2020 15:49


    On the show today, Jesse and Joseph catch up with the goings on in life, trials and tribulations during the pandemic. Also, IT'S TIME TO VOTE! GO VOTE! DO IT! Click here to find out how to vote in your state: https://www.betterknowaballot.com/ Hosts: Joseph Robertson - https://www.extractedmagazine.com Jesse Nelson - https://www.conduitcoffee.com

    E172: Visit With an Old Friend

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2020 27:37


    On the show today we welcome back an old friend, Jake Paulson of Anchorhead Coffee! We previously had Anchorhead on the show for episode 104, and we've known Jake and Mike (founders of Anchorhead) since the very beginning. Check out Anchorhead and grab some tasty coffee: https://www.anchorheadcoffee.com Hosts: Joseph Robertson - Extracted Magazine - https://www.extractedmagazine.com Jesse Nelson - Conduit Coffee - https://www.conduitcoffee.com

    E171: Nitty Gritty

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2020 18:31


    In this episode we get into the nitty gritty of brewing details, exploring different small changes in your brewing technique which can make a huge difference in the resulting taste of your cup. Visit coffeeloversradio.com and sign up for our email newsletter and don't miss out! Hosts: Joseph Robertson - Extracted Magazine - https://www.extractedmagazine.com Jesse Nelson - Conduit Coffee - https://www.conduitcoffee.com

    E170: One Hundred Thousand

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2020 13:02


    On this show, we celebrate 100,000 listens of Coffee Lovers Radio. Join us as we thank our listeners and reminisce on some of our favorite moments. Hosts: Joseph Robertson - Extracted Magazine - https://www.extractedmagazine.com Jesse Nelson - Conduit Coffee - https://www.conduitcoffee.com

    E169: Kalita v Kalita

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2020 31:29


    In this episode we explore a topic brought up previously, should you rinse your Kalita Wave filter? It's Rinsed Kalita vs Dry Kalita. Also in this episode, we simultaneously tested a "live" video recording. Visit coffeeloversradio.com become a patreon and check out the video version of this episode. Hosts: Joseph Robertson - Extracted Magazine - https://www.extractedmagazine.com Jesse Nelson - Conduit Coffee - https://www.conduitcoffee.com

    CLR-E168: Small Town, Big City

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2020 21:06


    In this episode we catch up on the changes of life during pandemic times, and get into the major differences between coffee cultures in small towns and big cities. Hosts: Joseph Robertson - Extracted Magazine - https://www.extractedmagazine.com Jesse Nelson - Conduit Coffee - https://www.conduitcoffee.com

    CLR-E167: Wear A Mask

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2020 27:41


    We're getting into what's either the second wave of the pandemic, or a resurgence of the first one. Either way, buckle in, because summer might be halfway over, but this ride certainly isn't. In this episode we talk about impacts on coffee, and some different things you might do with your choices. Also, WEAR A MASK Hosts Joseph Robertson - Extracted Magazine - https://www.extractedmagazine.com Jesse Nelson - Conduit Coffee - https://www.conduitcoffee.com

    CLR-E166: Also Not Doctors

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2020 41:13


    We respond to an episode of the 2 Non Doctors Podcast, in which a couple comedians talk about coffee. We touch on health research for coffee, particularly the French Press, as well as general points of view people have on craft coffee. Hosts Joseph Robertson - Extracted Magazine - https://www.extractedmagazine.com Jesse Nelson - Conduit Coffee - https://www.conduitcoffee.com

    CLR-E165: The Beauty of Coffee Blends

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2020 30:31


    What do you think about a coffee blend? Like or dislike them? Think they are lower quality than single origins? Would it surprise you to know that we are huge fans of delicious blends and like coming up with new blends regularly? On the show today, we answer in-depth a number of questions about coffee blends. Hosts: Joseph Robertson - Extracted Magazine - https://www.extractedmagazine.com Jesse Nelson - Conduit Coffee - https://www.conduitcoffee.com

    CLR-E164: Black Lives Matter

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2020 31:00


    On this show, we talk about the ongoing protests, the destabilization of society, and how the people who matter most in our world are being oppressed. We also live-streamed this episode recording on Instagram, answered viewer questions, and finished it off with our regular 'from the mug.' Hosts Joseph Robertson - Extracted Magazine - https://www.extractedmagazine.com Jesse Nelson - Conduit Coffee - https://www.conduitcoffee.com

    CLR-E163: Oh, It's June

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2020 34:16


    We reconvene in the new normal 'Terrace' - at a distance coffee podcasting. On this show we muse about whether one should rinse a kalita wave filter, and then get into the crazy level of detailed work needed just to bag coffee. Hosts: Joseph Robertson - Extracted Magazine - https://www.extractedmagazine.com Jesse Nelson - Conduit Coffee - https://www.conduitcoffee.com

    CLR-E162: Under the Idea Bus

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2020 18:01


    In which Jesse throws Joseph under the idea bus. We talk about non-dairy based milks, and traveling. Check out coffeeloversradio.com for extended notes and resources Hosts Joseph Robertson - Extracted Magazine - https://www.extractedmagazine.com Jesse Nelson - Conduit Coffee - https://www.conduitcoffee.com

    CLR-E161: Three Weeks to Change

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2020 31:36


    On this episode we are deeep deep into quarantine and musing on the effects of life, and our businesses. Coffee is still here, but what's going to be different in the future? We bring up one major question - it takes 3 weeks to make a change and a new habit, so what have you changed? What is now a habit which is new? What will the world be like for you going forward? Hosts Joseph Robertson - Extracted Magazine - https://www.extractedmagazine.com Jesse Nelson - Conduit Coffee - https://www.conduitcoffee.com

    CLR-E160: Almost Out of Coffee

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2020 31:47


    Another social distancing episode of Coffee Lovers Radio, Joseph and Jesse coming to you from "The Terrace" and talking all about running out of coffee. What would you do? Hosts Joseph Robertson - Extracted Magazine - https://www.extractedmagazine.com Jesse Nelson - Conduit Coffee - https://www.conduitcoffee.com

    CLR-E159: A Strange Concoction

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2020 32:36


    Much of this episode of Coffee Lovers Radio, Joseph and Jesse get into the really bizarre life we are all shoved into living. Our 'From the Mug' turns out to be a weird use case for your Aeropress. All in all, everything is A Very Strange Concoction right now ... Hosts Joseph Robertson - Extracted Magazine - https://www.extractedmagazine.com Jesse Nelson - Conduit Coffee - https://www.conduitcoffee.com

    CLR-E158: Top 5 Coffee Cities

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2020 24:15


    This is our first COVID Quarantine episode. Joseph and Jesse come to you from 'The Terrace' (our internet recording space). We talk a bit about the pandemic's effect on coffee, and then our topic from the mug for this episode is our Top 5 Coffee Cities Hosts Joseph Robertson - Extracted Magazine - https://www.extractedmagazine.com Jesse Nelson - Conduit Coffee - https://www.conduitcoffee.com

    CLR-E157: Manipulating Your Taste Buds

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2020 24:16


    On this episode we answer a comment on a previous episode from a listener, and then get into the topic of manipulating your taste buds ... Hosts: Joseph Robertson - Extracted Magazine - https://www.extractedmagazine.com Jesse Nelson - Conduit Coffee - https://www.conduitcoffee.com

    CLR-E156: A Hi-Chew Pairing?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2020 16:12


    In this wild and crazy episode, we do a coffee pairing with Hi-Chew candies. As always, we find it to be a surprising experience in unexpected ways. Our light-hearted opening contrasts delightfully with the second half of our show and a rather deep intense 'From the Mug.' Hosts Joseph Robertson - Extracted Magazine - https://www.extractedmagazine.com Jesse Nelson - Conduit Coffee - https://www.conduitcoffee.com

    CLR-E155: Coffee to Go?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2020 22:36


    In this episode of Coffee Lovers Radio, we pull from the mug the subject of 'coffee to go' - specifically, will you take an espresso order to go? In the first half, we also get into the visual nature of "authenticity" in coffee shops. Hosts Joseph Robertson - Extracted Magazine - https://www.extractedmagazine.com Jesse Nelson - Conduit Coffee - https://www.conduitcoffee.com

    CLR-E154: A Spark In The Dark

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2020 16:10


    On this episode we share a special Valentines Day 2020 surprise from Jesse, in a partnership with Conduit Coffee, Outlander Brewing, and Intrigue Chocolate, is coming Spark In The Dark check out the AWESOME event poster (and details) - https://www.facebook.com/ConduitCoffee/photos/a.127148924055942/2465402776897200/ Hosts Joseph Robertson - Extracted Magazine - https://www.extractedmagazine.com Jesse Nelson - Conduit Coffee - https://www.conduitcoffee.com

    CLR-E153: Happy 1 Year to Boon Boona Coffee

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2020 21:38


    On this episode we celebrate Boon Boona Coffee's 1 year anniversary in their cafe location with a bag of their Rwanda Hingakawa which they Barrel Aged in an old wine barrel. Check out Boon Boona - https://www.boonboonacoffee.com/ Hosts Joseph Robertson - Extracted Magazine - https://www.extractedmagazine.com Jesse Nelson - Conduit Coffee - https://www.conduitcoffee.com

    CLR-E152: Francis Comes to Town

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2020 22:05


    We welcome back Francis! Having spent the past almost two years in Italy, Francis visited for the holidays. We finally get to share his story and experience with you. Guest: Francis Howard - https://www.facebook.com/KrafthausSelections/ Hosts: Joseph Robertson - Extracted Magazine - https://www.extractedmagazine.com Jesse Nelson - Conduit Coffee - https://www.conduitcoffee.com

    CLR-E151: A Decade of Coffee

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 2020 22:07


    Happy New Year to all you wonderful listeners, welcome to 2020! In this show we reflect on 2019, and the 2010s - looking back over the decade and how far we've come along. We also share our thoughts going forward into 2020, and our new years resolution. Hosts: Joseph Robertson - Extracted Magazine - https://www.extractedmagazine.com Jesse Nelson - Conduit Coffee - https://www.conduitcoffee.com

    CLR-E150: Cheddar From Afar

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 28, 2019 19:05


    In this episode we enjoy a selection of fine cheddars from Wisconsin, and explore the current state of running a small business in coffee. Hosts: Joseph Robertson - Extracted Magazine - https://www.extractedmagazine.com Jesse Nelson - Conduit Coffee - https://www.conduitcoffee.com

    CLR-E149: The Bloom - From The Hopper

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2019 22:10


    In this 'From the Hopper' we jump back in time to one of our most popular episodes, all about The Bloom. In this old episode, we experimented with bloom times and techniques to figure out what the bloom really does for you, and how much you can manipulate your brew through the bloom. This is actually still one of the most popular question categories that we receive, so visiting the old episode will hopefully shed some light for new listeners. Hosts Joseph Robertson - Extracted Magazine - https://www.extractedmagazine.com Jesse Nelson - Conduit Coffee - https://www.conduitcoffee.com

    CLR-E148: Wine Chocolate and Coffee

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2019 21:24


    Aaron Barthel of Intrigue Chocolate co joins us for another episode. On this one, he pulls the subject out of the mug - What is Your Favorite Wine? A fitting subject for such a guest. We also talk about the interesting phenomenon where coffee doesn't seem to taste as good as it smells. What is that all about? Check out Intrigue Chocolate Co - https://www.intriguechocolate.com Hosts Joseph Robertson - Extracted Magazine - https://www.extractedmagazine.com Jesse Nelson - Conduit Coffee - https://www.conduitcoffee.com

    CLR-147: The Wizard of Cacao

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2019 40:18


    In this special episode, we welcome Aaron Barthel of Intrigue Chocolate Co. Dive into the world of specialty craft chocolate with us as we chat with Aaron, learn about Intrigue's new focus, and talk all about taste, perception, and exploration of delicious things … Check out Intrigue - https://www.intriguechocolate.com/ Hosts Joseph Robertson - Extracted Magazine - https://www.extractedmagazine.com Jesse Nelson - Conduit Coffee - https://www.conduitcoffee.com

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