Kastle

Shawn Mitchell has been involved in the hospitality industry for decades now up and down the west coast and more. Shawn has worked with some of the best Chefs and companies the Pacific North West has to offer. He continues to support others in our industries and build our community to a strong place. Find him cooking in the wild, shucking oysters or making some of the best cast iron pans. Shawn: @cheflumberjack Bric: @bricbain Kastle: @kastle.media www.kastlemedia.co music by Michael Bozzo. https://soundcloud.com/mikebozzo https://www.facebook.com/bozzbasscult

Denis is well rounded and well cultured in the art of baking, cooking and coffee after his extensive experience in Melbourne, France, San Francisco and Portland. Wanted to get his hot take on what's happening globally with Covid-19 and how its effecting Denis and others around the world. Follow Denis: @denis_rainmon Bric: @bricbain Kastle: @kastle.media www.kastlemedia.co music by Michael Bozzo. https://soundcloud.com/mikebozzo https://www.facebook.com/bozzbasscult

Great to hear the story of how Untitled.mp3 podcast got started from host Gio Herrera in this podcast! He has been spotlighting local shops and interviewing taste makers in San Francisco. Gio also shared his design process putting together his collaboration bundle with San Fransisco coffee roaster, Flashlight Coffee. Gio: @_gioherrera1 Untitled. mp3 & Untitled Unlimited: @untitledunlimited Bric: @bricbain Kastle: @kastle.media www.kastlemedia.co music by Michael Bozzo. https://soundcloud.com/mikebozzo https://www.facebook.com/bozzbasscult

Charles Babinski is the Co-Owner of LA staples G+B Coffee and GGET (Go Get Em Tiger) as well as being the 2015 United States Barista Champion. He is an all star in the west coast hospitality scene. Sitting down with him in LA, Bric and Charles talked through the many transitions of GGET and the specialty coffee scene broader. Go Get Em Tiger: @ggetla G&B Coffee: @gandbcoffee Charles: @charlesbabinski Bric: @bricbain Kastle: @kastle.media www.kastlemedia.co music by Michael Bozzo. https://soundcloud.com/mikebozzo https://www.facebook.com/bozzbasscult

Ohio born LA Youtuber talks about how she started her show LA Thrift Queens and being a positive force in the fashion world in our era. Macy Eleni runs the Youtube channel Blazed and Glazed and releases her show LA Thrift Queens monthly. Macy: @macyeleni Blazed and Glazed: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcavorDacdTMbcYQELx6W3g Bric: @bricbain Kastle: @kastle.media www.kastlemedia.co music by Michael Bozzo: https://soundcloud.com/mikebozzo https://www.facebook.com/bozzbasscult

Richard Torres is a good friend that is super talented and cool to see him through the years on his journey through the coffee industry. Years later he's roasting coffee through Flashlight Coffee and Saint Frank Coffee for the people of San Francisco and crushing it with his partner Courtney. Stoked to talk about his view of the industry and what projects he has been working on. If your out of coffee, give these guys a try. You won't be disappointed and they are doing good things to support local creators as well and currently pulling together resources to raise money for corona relief. Richard: @bonyknees.co Flashlight Coffee: @flashlightcoffee Bric: @bricbain Kastle: @kastle.media www.kastlemedia.co music by Michael Bozzo: https://soundcloud.com/mikebozzo https://www.facebook.com/bozzbasscult

Welcome to Season Two of the Kastle Podcast. In this Introduction episode, Host, Bric Bain reflects on season one, what to expect in season two and the elephant in the room taking form of a global pandemic. Including updates on the exclusive Spotify playlist and Kastle's website. kastlemedia.co @kastle.media @bricbain music by Michael Bozzo. https://soundcloud.com/mikebozzo https://www.facebook.com/bozzbasscult

Short episode announcing that Season 2 of the Kastle podcast starts tomorrow! Tune in for the Intro episode to get the low down of what what this season. More guest. More episodes. More vibes. Everyone is welcome. @bricbain @kastle.media music by Michael Bozzo. https://soundcloud.com/mikebozzo https://www.facebook.com/bozzbasscult

Thought you all would like a surprise post season one episode! Stephen Ricks is the co founder of Poiema PDX, a creative community aiming to break down the barriers for creatives in the north Portland area. Stephen started his podcast at the same time we did so wanted to sit down and hear about how his journey has been so far with the podcast and his community Poiema. Breaking down barriers, community and a focus on the creative community are some values we share. If you like our podcast you might enjoy his as well if you are looking to learn more about Portland creatives. See you all in Season 2! Check out Stephen Ricks: @s_s_adventures Learn more about Poiema PDX: @poiemapdx Follow Bric: @bricbain Get involved with Kastle: @kastle.fam

Barney Hannagan is the Executive Chef of Proud Mary Coffee in Portland, Oregon; a Melbourne, Australia based coffee company. From being born in the bush of Australia, to traveling the world and now helping to turn Proud Mary Coffee into an international company. Super impressed with this mans creativity and hard work for quite some time now. Making Barney the perfect guest for the last episode of season one of the Kastle podcast. He embodies kindness, passion and happens to be a wicked chef. Thank you so much for being a part of this first season. Even if you've only listened once to listen to your friend or family tell their story. You've been apart of this, our journey of story telling and sharing even just a couple of amazing humans that we are lucky to have. More is coming because there are many stories and humans out there that we can all learn from. Love, Kastle Follow Barney Hannagan (Barn - Dog ) @barneyfleetwood Follow Bric Bain @bricbain Learn more about Kastle @kastle.fam

Marty Lopes is one of the best known coffee roasters in Portland, Oregon. Marty goes deep on his introduction to the coffee industry and into the different projects he has worked on over the years. One of Marty's greatest qualities is communicating his passion. It is infectious. His new company Terrain Coffee is crushing in many areas already after being open for a short while. Moving into bottling cold drinks, supporting our local community and getting into some of the new and hottest coffee shops in town. Buy some coffee and learn more about Marty and Terrain: @terraincoffee project Learn more about Bric: @bricbain Be apart of this: @kastle.fam

S 1 EP 10.5: Kastle update. Bric Bain gives an update on Kastle and talks about these past few months, reflects on this season on the podcast and new stuff for you all! Only a couple episodes left of season one! New Kastle shirts coming soon! Get stoked for merch and for season two of the podcast! Get involved in Kastle! Send suggestions for the Lykke playlist, guest for the podcast or people we should spotlight! Have a great week. peace, love & coffee. Follow Bric @bricbain Get involved in this @kastle.fam

Season One of the Kastle Podcast has been about introducing Bric's closet and old friends from fields like service, specialty coffee and food. All about introducing you to his family and inspiration. No bigger OG, coffee lover and family then his Mom! Bric and Sherry Bain talk about their origins of the love for the coffee industry, family food traditions and foundational Dayton, Ohio classics. Follow Sherry Bain @sher_vision Get to know Bric @bricbain Be apart of this @kastle.fam

Kevin Credelle is the Owner of Our Bar in Washougal, WA. A killer brunch spot and the light of the small town of Washougal. Bric used to work with Kevin and there for they dive right into the family tree of coffee roasters, coffee shops and brunch spots in the Portland area. Kevin has been a leader in the pairing of high quality coffee and great local food. Kevin also discusses poetry and his commitment to Bens Friends. Get to know Kevin more: @washooligan Follow Bric: @bricbain Get involved in this: @kastle.fam

Jazmine slays in the culture of good and positivity. Black Rock Coffee is lucky to have someone who is so self aware. She touches on the culture of the company bottom up and bottom down and her new role in leadership. Black Rock has a religious customer basis and they thrive in barista customer connection. Thanks for being apart of this. Learn more about Jazmine @jazminehannagan Learn more about Bric @bricbain Be apart of this @Kastle.fam

Marshall Steeves goes deep on his minimal photography style. Based in Portland he has a wealth of minimal interiors and urban landscapes to document. Long time friends, Bric and Marshall go into where he started and how he manages what he does with obstacles like weather and changing photography platforms. Keep up with Marshall @Marshallsteeves Keep up with Bric @bricbain Be apart of this @kastle.fam

Briana Morrison, Photographer on manifesting an extraordinary life by following her passion go photography in Portland, Oregon. Specializing in Polaroid, Briana has made her place in the Wedding and Engagement Photography community up and down the west coast. Keep up with Briana! @brianamorrison Keep up with Bric! @bricbain Be apart of this: @kastle.fam

Sue O'Bryan, Food Photographer is based out of Vancouver, Washington with many visits to Portland, Org! Her families love for food in California was the beginning of her own passion for being involved in and documenting the local food scene through photography. Sue is one of the biggest supporters of local businesses in Vancouver, WA, a growing metropolitan area of Portland, OR. Keep up with Sue! @sue_obryan Keep up with Bric! @bricbain Be apart of this: @kastle.fam

Kasey Foster is a Product Specialist at Portland Roasting Company that lives in Washougal, Washington. Kasey and I talk about this years SCA 2019 Boston event, the rise of the Southern Washington coffee scene and being a coffee geek in a coffee heavy city like Portland! Keep up with Kasey: @caffeinatedkaser Keep up with Bric: @bricbain Be apart of Kastle!: @kastle.fam

Carissa Pereira is a Holistic Nutritionist based in Portland, Org! We talk eating conditions, her educational background and how we met in Portland. I always learn something new when hanging out with Carissa. Been very grateful to get to know her over the years here in Portland. Hope you learn something from her wealth of knowledge and have a actionable take away that you can use in your own life! Keep up with Carissa: @rad_harvest Keep up with Bric: @bricbain Be apart of Kastle: @kastle.fam

Kevin Minniweather is the Manager of Deadstock Coffee in Chinatown, Portland. Deadstock is a sneaker themed coffee shop that is the central gathering place for all things style, sneakers and coffee. Kevin talks about growing up in Portland, getting into the industry and what makes Deadstock different. We also talk about the newest Deadstock collaboration with Sporty Coffee located in Tokyo, Japan. If you haven't, swing by Deadstock the next time you're in town and say what's up to Kevin. Keep up with Kevin @rnbbarista Keep up with Kastle @Kaslte.fam Keep up with Bric @bricbain

Joe Yang, Owner of In J Coffee talks customer service and Chinese coffee. Joe believes that great customer service is essential to not only survive but thrive in the industry. In J Coffee is my neighbor shop, just down the street from me located in the SW Park Blocks of Portland, Org. Next to PSU. Check out In J Coffee early in the day to grab a seat in this small shop before they are taken! Be sure to ask about the Chinese coffees he's working on bringing to Portland! Learn more about In J Coffee and Joe on social: (insta) @joeyangpdx @injcoffee Bric Bain @bricbain

Welcome to the Kastle Podcast with Bric Bain! This podcast is to dedicated to document conversations, thoughts and interviews I'm having with makers. Those who create. Food, coffee, art and so much more. Hope documenting these peoples thought processes with in their journey can help even just one of you. Listen to our monthly changing Spotify playlist "Kastle" follow our community on instagram! @kastle.fam follow along with Bric! @bricbain