CoffeeGeek MP3 Podcast

We look back with fondness and some anger at the Coffee Kids charity and its shutting doors. Also a feature interview with Trevor Corlett

After a crazy long 3+ year hiatus (not planned!) the CoffeeGeek Podcast is back; we talk bright coffees, social media, and the new La Marzocco Home venture

A special edition of the CG podcast, with Carl Sara of Crafted Coffee Co in ChristChurch NZ and how we can help the coffee community in this earthquake-stricken area.

A look back at the origins of espresso as a brewing method and a beverage, going from 1820 up to 1947 and Gaggia's introduction of modern day espresso.

Taking a look at some of the biggest stories and happenings in coffee and espresso in 2010; including a special guest interview with Jim Hoffmann.

In this episode, Mark concludes the history of siphon coffee right up through the early 2000s. Nice to be back folks!

A detailed walk through the early history of vacpots and siphon coffee makers, including their origins, rise in popularity, and saturation in the US market in the 1930s.

A detailed interview with Kyle Anderson from Baratza about the forthcoming Vario grinder; also talk about the new CoffeeGeek site, and CoffeeGeek on Twitter

This episode talks about some culinary vs commodity coffee, great coffees available this summer, a new Barista outreach program from the Cup of Excellence, and a feature interview with Carl Sara.

Finally, our post SCAA 2008 Minneapolis wrapup show, and a feature interview with George Howell about the book Connecting Worlds: The Coffee Trail. We also talk about trends in coffee, blends hiding the farmer, CoE and much more.

Mark does a feature length interview with the author of God in a Cup: The Obsessive Quest for the Perfect Coffee

Discussion about Starbucks buying the company that makes the Clover coffee maker, caffeine awareness month, the Professional Baristas Handbook, and In Pursuit of the God Shot.

Mark reads from some of the emails sent in from a recent CoffeeGeek Podcast contest. People describe their best coffee moment

A quick podcast format featuring some of the up to the minute news and interesting things in Coffee. This episode - 5 litres of espresso, Starbucks, Dunkin Donuts and more Starbucks

After a long delay, the CoffeeGeek podcast is back in the same old mp3 format and a new enhanced iTunes / iPod format. Discussions about Italy certifying espresso, new coffees tried, Vancouver visitors and the WBC machine certifications.

Topics: Mark talks about freezing green coffee, new content articles on CoffeeGeek.com, CoffeeGeek's forthcoming new design, some press and a trio of great coffees to try. MP3 format 21.3 mb, 1:04:25 (h:mm:sec) Questions or comments: podcast@coffeegeek.com, call 1-206-965-8185, or look for us on Skype, username: CoffeeGeek

Topics: Mark talks about an interview on WGN Radio, about the forum commmunity, then lots of talk about Esmeralda Especiale and single-origin espresso. MP3 format 18.0 mb, 0:53:26 (h:mm:sec) Questions or comments: podcast@coffeegeek.com, call 1-206-965-8185, or look for us on Skype, username: CoffeeGeek

Topics: A grab bag show, covering lever machines, YouTube videos, freezing coffee again, iced americanos, press pots, and an interview with former WBC Champ Tim Wendelboe. MP3 format 20.3 mb, 0:59:35 (h:mm:sec) Questions or comments podcast@coffeegeek.com, call 1-206-965-8185, or look for us on Skype, username: CoffeeGeek

Topics: Mark spends almost the entire podcast today answering your email questions on everything from freezing green coffee, to what arabica is, to using a Rancilio Silvia, and much more. MP3 format 23.1 mb, 1:06:13 (h:mm:sec) Questions or comments podcast@coffeegeek.com, call 1-206-965-8185, or look for us on Skype, username: CoffeeGeek

Joined by co-host Luca Costanzo, Mark talks about the coffee scene in Australia, including what typical drinks are, the scarcity of certain types of brewing machines, and plenty about the Australian and World Barista Championships. MP3 format 17.8 mb, 1:21:25 (h:mm:sec) Questions or comments podcast@coffeegeek.com, call 1-206-965-8185, or look for us on Skype, username: CoffeeGeek

Topics: Another huge (sorry!) show with a wrapup of the cool stuff coming out of the SCAA Trade show in Long Beach including a lot of consumer stuff, and the controversial happenings at the USBC. With Tatiana Becker of Trabant Cafe in Seattle. MP3 format 17.8 mb, 1:31:01 (h:mm:sec) Questions or comments podcast@coffeegeek.com, call 1-206-965-8185, or look for us on Skype, username: CoffeeGeek

Topics: Huge, almost 2 hour show featuring an interview with James Hoffmann about the UK Barista Championship and Ric Reinhart, Ellie Matuzak and Jeff Taylor about the upcoming SCAA board elections and the SCAA vs. Consumers. MP3 format 17.8 mb, 1:51:19 (h:mm:sec) Questions or comments podcast@coffeegeek.com, call 1-206-965-8185, or look for us on Skype, username: CoffeeGeek

Topics: Reader emails are answered, including several grinder questions, and Mark talks a bit about the third place concept and Starbucks. MP3 format 17.8 mb, 50:29 (mm:sec) 48kbps bitrate, 44.1Hz sample rate, mono channel. Questions or comments podcast@coffeegeek.com, call 1-206-965-8185, or look for us on Skype, username: CoffeeGeek

Topics: The subject of how coffee is covered and represented by mainstream media is the topic, with Mark disecting a current chicago Sun-Times opinion editorial about coffee, plus more. MP3 format 13.4 mb, 39:00 (mm:sec) 48kbps bitrate, 44.1Hz sample rate, mono channel. Questions or comments podcast@coffeegeek.com, call 1-206-965-8185, or look for us on Skype, username: CoffeeGeek

Topics: Back for 2007 - finally - our fiftieth CG Podcast covers all sorts of coffee related topics, from Cup of Excellence coffees to listener emails and much more. MP3 format 17.9 mb, 62:47 (mm:sec) 40kbps bitrate, 44.1Hz sample rate, mono channel. Questions or comments podcast@coffeegeek.com, call 1-206-965-8185, or look for us on Skype, username: CoffeeGeek

Topics: A XXL Sized show featuring a big update on the HGL and Fund Raiser for Coffee Kids, A detailed review of the Editors' Choice: Espresso Awards, and talk about all the new content on CoffeeGeek, plus a sneak peak at CoffeeGeek 3.0. MP3 format 28.3 mb, 82:29 (mm:sec) 48kbps bitrate, 44.1Hz sample rate, mono channel. Questions or comments podcast@coffeegeek.com, call 1-206-965-8185, or look for us on Skype, username: CoffeeGeek

Topics: A full report of the first week on the Holiday Gift List and Fundraiser events, with reports from Beata about past, present and future auctions, a sneak preview of a major auction item, and we sit down with Brad Ford from Wicked Cafe to talk about amazing coffees and the HGL. MP3 format 14.3 mb, 41:37 (mm:sec) 48kbps bitrate, 44.1Hz sample rate, mono channel. Questions or comments podcast@coffeegeek.com, call 1-206-965-8185, or look for us on Skype, username: CoffeeGeek

Topics: A jam packed show that previews the upcoming 2006 Holiday Gift List and Fundraiser for CoffeeKids on the CoffeeGeek website. Mark Prince describes what to expect, how you can help, and how you get get some great products. Mark also talks about the 2006 Editor's Choice Awards. MP3 format 17.4 mb, 42:24 (mm:sec) 56 kbps bitrate, 44.1Hz sample rate, mono channel. Questions or comments podcast@coffeegeek.com, call 1-206-965-8185, or look for us on Skype, username: CoffeeGeek

Topics: Our longest show ever, but very worth it - we have an interview with Karen Foley, publisher of Imbibe Magazine, and a surprise guest to talk about the mag. Then another secret surprise guest embarasses the crap out of Mark! MP3 format 37.2 mb, 1:49:02 (h:mm:sec) 48 kbps bitrate, 44.1Hz sample rate, mono channel. Questions or comments podcast@coffeegeek.com, call 1-206-965-8185, or look for us on Skype, username: CoffeeGeek

Topics: A full packed show talking about the important movie Black Gold, about new products coming this fall, changes at the CoffeeGeek website, restaurant coffee and a lot more! MP3 format 23.2 mb, 58:02 (mm:sec) 56 kbps bitrate, 44.1Hz sample rate, mono channel. Questions or comments podcast@coffeegeek.com, call 1-206-965-8185, or look for us on Skype, username: CoffeeGeek

Topics: Beata joins in on the show to read nine listener emails with questions, and we also play two voice mails. There's two secret suprise giveaways buried in the show as well! MP3 format 21,4 mb, 1:02:20 (h:mm:sec) 48 kbps bitrate, 44.1Hz sample rate, mono channel. Questions or comments podcast@coffeegeek.com, call 1-206-965-8185, or look for us on Skype, username: CoffeeGeek

Topics: Mark records live to tape from Firenze, Italia, with Nick Cho of the Portafilter.net podcast, and Andrew Barnett from Ecco Cafe. They talk about coffee in Italy, the WBC, cafe culture and more! MP3 format 15.5 mb, 45:09 (mm:sec) 48 kbps bitrate, 44.1Hz sample rate, mono channel. Questions or comments podcast@coffeegeek.com, call 1-206-965-8185, or look for us on Skype, username: CoffeeGeek

Topics: Stephen and Jen from Ireland talk about latte art, more Irish coffee, and the Vancouver coffee scene, with Steve as the professional and Jen as the newbie MP3 format 10.0 mb, 29:10 (mm:sec) 48 kbps bitrate, 44.1Hz sample rate, mono channel. Questions or comments podcast@coffeegeek.com, call 1-206-965-8185, or look for us on Skype, username: CoffeeGeek

Topics: A jam packed show sponsored by wholelattelove.com featuring a discussion with visiting Barista Arthur Wynn about latte art, the WBC, coffee in Ireland, mixing alcohol and coffee, and much more. Brought to you by wholelattelove.com. MP3 format 23.3 mb, 1:07:54 (h:mm:sec) 48 kbps bitrate, 44.1Hz sample rate, mono channel. Questions or comments podcast@coffeegeek.com, call 1-206-965-8185, or look for us on Skype, username: CoffeeGeek

Topics: Sitting at Kornhaus Cafe on one of the main avenues in Bern, Mark Prince reports on arriving at the WBC Judges certification, on Bern Cafe culture, on the espresso in Switzerland and much more. MP3 format 8.4 mb, 24:29 (mm:sec) 48 kbps bitrate, 44.1Hz sample rate, mono channel. Questions or comments podcast@coffeegeek.com, call 1-206-965-8185, or look for us on Skype, username: CoffeeGeek

Topics: can't believe we crammed this much into a show just over an hour long - WBC talk, calls to Australia, a new magazine's launch, interview with a publisher, voice mails, and even a Beata segment. Crammed! MP3 format 17.7 mb, 62:09 (mm:sec) 40 kbps bitrate, 44.1Hz sample rate, mono channel. Questions or comments podcast@coffeegeek.com, call 1-206-965-8185, or look for us on Skype, username: CoffeeGeek

Topics: In this huge show, we do a full SCAA Charlotte Recap, talk about the Clover and USBC, give Doug Zell a call at Intelligentsia, talk about changes at the CoffeeGeek site, and at some point, we have a trivia contest to give away an espresso machine! MP3 format 23.6 mb, 82:44 (mm:sec) 48 kbps bitrate, 44.1Hz sample rate, mono channel. Questions or comments podcast@coffeegeek.com, call 1-206-965-8185, or look for us on Skype, username: CoffeeGeek

Topics: Another live to tape episode. This one is an interview with incoming SCAA President, and current conference chair Rob Stephen. MP3 format 9.2 mb, 32:33 (mm:sec) 48 kbps bitrate, 44.1Hz sample rate, mono channel. Questions or comments podcast@coffeegeek.com, call 1-206-965-8185, or look for us on Skype, username: CoffeeGeek

Topics: We want to get this one out before heading off to Charlotte this week, so a bit of "live to tape" without any editing. Mark is joined by Beata to answer emails, talk about Black Coffee a documentary, Brasil CoE Tastings and the forthcoming SCAA Show. MP3 format 12.6 mb, 43:59 (mm:sec) 48 kbps bitrate, 44.1Hz sample rate, mono channel. Questions or comments podcast@coffeegeek.com, call 1-206-965-8185, or look for us on Skype, username: CoffeeGeek

Topics: Mark is joined this week by a bunch of local Vancouver CoffeeGeeks who end up discussing everything from the Aerobee and Clover, to favourite cafes, to Chris Tacy's departure from the intellectual coffee scene. MP3 format 15.9 mb, 53:33 (mm:sec) 48 kbps bitrate, 44.1Hz sample rate, mono channel. Questions or comments podcast@coffeegeek.com, call 1-206-965-8185, or look for us on Skype, username: CoffeeGeek

Topics: Mark has Beata and Julie in the studio, asking questions about the origins of coffee, milk and sugar in coffee, drink recipes and about the importance of grinding coffee. Mark tries his best to answer correctly, but gets a few facts slightly wrong. MP3 format 12.7 mb, 37:39 (mm:sec) 48 kbps bitrate, 44.1Hz sample rate, mono channel. Questions or comments podcast@coffeegeek.com, call 1-206-965-8185, or look for us on Skype, username: CoffeeGeek

Topics: Back from a long break, Mark explains the delay between podcasts, says goodbye to a former CGer and delves into 2 more interviews covering the Brasil Cup of Excellence with Andrew Barnett of Ecco Cafe and Susie Spindler from Cup of Excellence. MP3 format 27.4 mb, 77:54 (mm:sec) 48 kbps bitrate, 44.1Hz sample rate, mono channel. Questions or comments podcast@coffeegeek.com, call 1-206-965-8185, or look for us on Skype, username: CoffeeGeek

Topics: Mark has Angie Lof, head trainer from JJ Bean House of Coffee sit in talking about her trip to Ethiopia, then it's all Cup of Excellence, with the record breaking Brasil Auction and an interview with Instaurator, one of the buyers. Part one of two. MP3 format 17.0 mb, 59:21 (mm:sec) 40 kbps bitrate, 44.1Hz sample rate, mono channel. Questions or comments podcast@coffeegeek.com, call 1-206-965-8185, or look for us on Skype, username: CoffeeGeek

Topics: Awesome show with Phuong Tran sitting in on the entire thing. News with Jeanette Chan to start, then all Phuong as we discuss the USBC, WBC, Vancouver coffee, and much more. MP3 format 20.7mb, 72:29 (mm:sec) 40 kbps bitrate, 44.1Hz sample rate, mono channel. Questions or comments podcast@coffeegeek.com, call 1-206-965-8185, or look for us on Skype, username: CoffeeGeek

Topics: Beata and Mark do a post Christmas podcast from the Sunshine coast, with some coffee talk, a tip of the podcast about roast dates, and a little help from Hoops and Yoyo. MP3 format 10.3mb, 34:02 (mm:sec) 40 kbps bitrate, 44.1Hz sample rate, mono channel. Questions or comments podcast@coffeegeek.com, call 1-206-965-8185, or look for us on Skype, username: CoffeeGeek

Topics: Mark finally succumbs and gives his top picks for coffee makers, grinders, espresso machines, and assorted coffee gadgetry and doodads. The first of two pre-Christmas shows. MP3 format 11.8mb, 41:11 (mm:sec) 40 kbps bitrate, 44.1Hz sample rate, mono channel. Questions or comments podcast@coffeegeek.com, call 1-206-965-8185, or look for us on Skype, username: CoffeeGeek.

Topics: This week Mark is joined by Brad Ford of Wicked Cafe where they will talk about the SCAA, how retailers are served by the organization, an ambush phone call with Doug Zell, tasting Intelly coffees, then talk about restaurant coffee. MP3 format 20.8mb, 72:53 (mm:sec) 40 kbps bitrate, 44.1Hz sample rate, mono channel. Questions or comments podcast@coffeegeek.com, call 1-206-965-8185, or look for us on Skype, username: CoffeeGeek.

Topics: In this episode of the CoffeeGeek Podcast, Mark flies solo, talking about the La Marzocco GS3 open house, temperature stability in espresso, a rant about getting back to the quality of coffees, and emails answered. MP3 format 13.9mb, 48:43 (mm:sec) 40 kbps bitrate, 44.1Hz sample rate, mono channel. Questions or comments podcast@coffeegeek.com, call 1-206-965-8185, or look for us on Skype, username: CoffeeGeek.

Topics: In the gold er silver, er something podcast, we do a major tasting of Batdorf and Bronson coffee with Beata, what's new in the CoffeeGeek labs incl the La Marzocco GS3, and news and CoffeeFest talk with Jeanette Chan! MP3 format 22.1mb, 77:09 (mm:sec) 40 kbps bitrate, 44.1Hz sample rate, mono channel. Questions or comments podcast@coffeegeek.com, call 1-206-965-8185, or look for us on Skype, username: CoffeeGeek.