You Don't Know Beans

This week, we taste test Trident Coffee's signature city roast, "Trident," sourced from Brazil Carmo de Minas. Also this week, Dan tells an incomplete story about a Man In A Can, what cocks have to do with pubs, and Allaya questions the science of whether or not monkeys like Marvin Gaye.Music this week:"Give Me Coffee" by  Flying Fish SailorsGive Me Coffee ℗ 1994 Flying Fish Sailors Released on: 1994-06-01Check out The Flying Fish Sailors website"The Wellerman Sea Shanty," performed on traditional instruments by Algal the BardAlgal the Bard on InstagramSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6AU6D...iTunes: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/alg...Coffee from Trident Coffee RoastersYour purchase does good! See how here.Here's some more interesting reading about the significance of cocks and pubs: "Why So Many Bars Are Named After Cocks" By Kathleen Crowther for Gastro ObscuraSupport the show (https://ko-fi.com/youdontknowbeans)

This week, we welcome Stephen Hurst, founder of Mercanta, a UK-based company supplying roasters the world over with the highest quality specialty green coffee beans. Join us as Stephen talks to us about fair business practices, climate change, improving farming practices, and COVID, and how these issues are impacting the coffee industry today.Links:Mercanta - Ethically sourced green coffee distributed globally since 1996London School of Coffee - Founded to help make good coffee greatCup of Excellence - The premier coffee competitionSpecialty Coffee Association (sca.coffee)MusicSarah Vaughan, "Black Coffee" ℗ Originally Released 1949. All rights reserved by Columbia Records, a division of Sony Music EntertainmentReleased on: 1955-04-12Composer, Lyricist: Paul Francis WebsterComposer, Lyricist: Sonny BurkeJazzinuf, "Coffee and Cigarettes" Released June 26, 2020

Coffee and pets. These are arguably two of the most important and influential elements that helped us through the pandemic.  This week, Shannon Kirkman from Animal Haven Shelter and Andrew Richter from Gotham Coffee Roasters join us as we discuss animal adoption, expertly roasted coffee, and how your coffee habit can help an animal in need. From now until January 6, 2022, Little Cat Coffee will donate $10 to Animal Haven for every bag of coffee purchased. You can get your fabulous beans here.For more information on Animal Haven, please click here.To see some of the adorable animals currently up for adoption, please check out Animal Haven's Instagram feed.Did Little Cat Coffee pique your interest in coffee and leave you yearning for more? Check out Gotham Coffee Roasters for some more next level coffee, and be sure to drop by their store front at 23 West 19th St in New York City and say hi.Care to join the discussion about cat stereotypes? We invite you to read the saga of Jorts the cat (possibly one of the best cat names we've encountered in a while) right here. Music this week came from the album, Jingle Cats: Meowy Christmas,  from Jingle Cats Records, 1993"Ode to Joy," by Ludwig Von Beethoven"Waltz of the flowers," by Pyotr Ilyich TchaikovskyBoth performed by...erm..."cats."Support the show (https://ko-fi.com/youdontknowbeans)

This week, we try a truly cerebral coffee that is the Roaster's Choice blend from 7 Coffee Roasters.  What do Hendrix, Cobain, and Stravinsky have in common? Try this coffee, and have a synesthesic moment. And speaking of musicians, what's up with Josef Hayden's head?Find this week's coffee at Seven Coffee Roasters.Still trying to wrap your head around the coffee? Well, now you can try and wrap your head around Hayden's two heads.Music this week: "Your Coffee Is a Disaster," Yo-Yo Ma · Stuart Duncan · Edgar Meyer · Chris ThileNot Our First Goat Rodeo  ℗ 2020 Sound Postings LLC, under exclusive license to Sony Music EntertainmentReleased on: 2020-06-19Support the show (https://ko-fi.com/youdontknowbeans)

Are you new to the wonderful world of coffee, or want to take your coffee drinking to the next level, but are on a budget? Don't let sticker shock send you back to instant coffee, because there IS a middle ground. This week, we talk about the gateway coffees of Trader Joe's; the coffees that don't cost much, but still give you a good coffee experience and education along the way. We talk about four coffees this week; maybe you'll find the one for you!Find a Trader Joe's in your area: www.traderjoes.comCoffees we tasted:Indonesian KintamaniMexican PeaberryEthiopia Bale MountainItalian Roast Ground Espresso Coffee (tin)Music this week:Themis Saz, "Bagalma Solo" February 3, 2017Themistoklis Chalvatzis | Facebook (youtube.com)Themistoklis Samy (@themistoklis_samy) • Instagram photos and videos (youtube.com)Support the show (https://ko-fi.com/youdontknowbeans)

This week, we sample a dark roast offering from Ladro Roasting called Diablo. Diablo seems to come up a lot with coffees. Also, Dan recalls his best Dante's Inferno experience, we all agree the current level of Guinness World Records is lame, and the unfortunate design flaws of the adorable koala. Coffee:Ladro Roasting DiabloBean BoxMusic:Coffee · Jack Stauber's Micropop; Shop: A Pop Opera; ℗ Jack Stauber; Released on: 2020-03-08More about Koalas: A new vaccine may curb the koala chlamydia epidemic | Popular Science (popsci.com)Support the show (https://ko-fi.com/youdontknowbeans)

Welcome to a new season of You Don't Know Beans! If you placed bets on us messing up our first season two episode, guess what? You'd be a winner! This week's selection comes from Fiore Organic Roasting company, and is a dark, sweet and mysterious offering. Also, poultry bosses in Queens (No, like, an actual rooster), and neurotic squirrel stories. AND...details about Beantober!Links:Fiore Organic Roasting CompanyBean BoxMusic:"Stress" Written and performed by Jim's Big Ego. Album: Noplace Like Nowhere, CD Baby; CD Baby Sync Publishing, ASCAP, and 4 Music Rights Societies"Foux Da Fa Fa" Written and performed by Jemaine Clement and Bret McKenzie; Appearing on "Flight of the Conchords," season 1 episode 8; Aug 5, 2007 Support the show (https://ko-fi.com/youdontknowbeans)

This week, we sample Blue Thunder Blend, by Klatch Coffee, a bold, dark, and full-bodied offering. Also, rampaging Corsican beach cows, unsociable chimpanzees, and stoned reindeer. PLEASE SEND US YOUR COFFEE SUGGESTIONS (contact info below)!Today's coffee was distributed by BeanBox.Music this week:Soundtrack/theme music from the 1983 John Badham film "Blue Thunder," written by Arthur B. Rubenstein.References:"Did 'Shrooms Send Santa And His Reindeer Flying?" As heard on NPR's "Morning Edition"Drop us a line at youdontknowbeanspodcast@gmail.comVisit us on InstagramVisit us on TwitterSupport the show (https://ko-fi.com/youdontknowbeans)

This week, we sample Colombia Cattleya Exelso, a medium-dark roast coffee by Fundamental Coffee Co. Also, Dan rants on a Guy Fieri creation, and Allaya expresses her hang-ups regarding certain adjectives used in copy writing. A new adverb is born.You can find Colombia Cattleya Exelso  here.Special thanks to BeanBox Coffee.Music this week:"Espresso My Love," from the album, "Water," ℗ 2007 The Divers; Released on: 2007-01-01. Download it here!"Espresso," written and performed by Aric Ogle, remixed by Aso, ℗ Lofi Publishing, Released 2019-12-08. Download it here!Get more links on our Linktree.Support the show (https://ko-fi.com/youdontknowbeans)

This week, we sample Broadcast Coffee Roasters offering, "Request Line Blend." Also, the show gets a new caterpillar,  Melissa approves of Broadcast's copywriters, Allaya tries lemon in her espresso, and Dan...Dan went there. Special thanks to:Bean BoxBroadcast Coffee RoastersMusic this week:"Java Jive," performed by The Manhattan Transfer, written by Milton Drake, Ben Oakland. [Merlin] BicycleMusicCompany (on behalf of Craft Recordings); LatinAutorPerf, Warner Chappell, ASCAP, Sony ATV Publishing, CMRRA, LatinAutor - Warner Chappell, UNIAO BRASILEIRA DE EDITORAS DE MUSICA - UBEM, and 8 Music Rights Societies"Java Jive," performed by The Ink Spots, written by Milton Drake, Ben Oakland. UMG (on behalf of Geffen*); ASCAP, CMRRA, UNIAO BRASILEIRA DE EDITORAS DE MUSICA - UBEM, Sony ATV Publishing, LatinAutorPerf, Warner Chappell, LatinAutor - Warner Chappell, and 7 Music Rights SocietiesStay in touch! Email us at youdontknowbeanspodcast@gmail.comDM us on InstagramTweet us on TwitterFind it all here: https://linktr.ee/youdontknowbeansSupport the show (https://ko-fi.com/youdontknowbeans)

The more things change, the more things stay the same. We discover this week that this old adage also applies to coffee, as we delve into the rebellious 18th Century coffee culture, and how Bach preserved it with all of today's familiar tropes in his beloved Coffee Cantata. Whether you're a coffee or history lover and just casually curious (the first half is for you), or a dedicated classical music lover (you'll love the second half, too), you don't want to miss this episode, packed with coffee (of course), historical facts, trivia, and lively musical commentary.Dr. Georgia Newlin is an independent Music Education Consultant. She has taught in early childhood and public school music positions for sixteen years and at the collegiate level for sixteen.Currently, Georgia is called upon as a conductor for choral festivals, as a clinician for choral workshops, reading sessions, and intermediate grade methodology, as well as a consultant for curriculum planning. She teaches musicianship, conducting, and ensemble in Kodály programs at Indiana University, University of Hawai'i, and James Madison University.Georgia is Past President of the Organization of American Kodály Educators and is a member of The VoiceCare Network. She has presented at numerous national and international music education conferences.She has had articles published in the Choral Journal, Orff Echo, Kodály Envoy, and Southwestern Musician, among others.Music Is Elementary has published her book, One Accord: Developing Part-Singing Skills in School-Age Musicians, as well as her lesson plans for teaching music literacy through choral singing in The Crooked River Choral Project. Georgia is also published with the Ruth Dwyer Choral Series from Colla Voce.Georgia has two daughters, Eliza and Sylvie, both named after American folk song characters. She considers herself most fortunate in that, through her vocation, she has spent her life making music with others.Please visit georgianewlin.com for her upcoming schedule of events.Music this week was written and composed by Johann Sebastian Bach (1685 - 1750)"Kaffeekantate," Performed by Netherlands Bach Society, May 17, 2019Shunske Sato, violin and directionLucie Chartin, sopranoJan-Willem Schaafsma, tenorMattijs van de Woerd, bassMarc Pantus, theatre concept, direction and designFor more information on this production go to http://allofbach.com/en/bwv/bwv-211/"Toccata and Fugue in Drumstep," remixed by Jay30KSupport the show (https://ko-fi.com/youdontknowbeans)

This week, we try Bearded Lady Blend, a smoky dark roast by Longshoreman's Daughter Coffee Roaster. Also in this episode: Philosophical discussions about Florida, and coffee as commentary on non-representational art; Allaya tries a coffee and tonic drink.Special thanks to Bean BoxMusic this week was by Atlan, performing "Canon Rock" on the keytarfacebook: https://www.facebook.com/Atlantwitter: https://twitter.com/AtlanKeysSong: Pachelbel's Canon in D.Arrangement: JerryC.Keyboard lines: Joe Atlan.Video: Santi G. Barros.Keytar: Roland AX-7.Support the show (https://ko-fi.com/youdontknowbeans)

Master Coffee Roaster, Amy Wallace from Native Coffee Traders joins us this week as we talk about Native American culture, coffee roasting for the greater good, and some damn good coffee.Check out and buy Amy's fantastic ultra-fresh blends at https://nativecoffeetraders.com/ , or give them a call at 631-281-4143 to place your order.You can also follow Native Coffee Traders on Instagram @nativecoffeetraders_ and also on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/Native-Coffee-Traders-156967314361283/ .Music this week was "SILA," featuring the vocals of Inuk throat singer, Tanya Tagaq, by A Tribe Called Red. You can stream this song at https://backl.ink/1827922 , and you can buy their album here: http://smarturl.it/ATCRHalluciNation .Support the show (https://ko-fi.com/youdontknowbeans)

Today, we sample Seven Coffee's Pano Blend, a true global collaboration of beans and flavors while discussing the age old question: How far would you go to avoid a meeting?Music and sound this week:KK Technopop Remix, written by Kazumi Totaka, remixed by Innovation/AC3 ProductionsClip from South Park, Season 9 episode 11: "Ginger Kids", first aired November 9, 2005. Episode written and directed by Trey Parker.Support the show (https://ko-fi.com/youdontknowbeans)

Just a bunch of geeks discussing coffee and how it pertains to the Star Wars Universe.  Just a light hearted discussion about science, pop culture, and coffee.Coffee this week:Cloud City Roasters, "El Diablo"Trader Joe's "Joe's Dark"Music this week:"Cantina Band" by John Williams , performed by The London Symphony Orchestra/ Star Wars: A New Hope ℗ 2018 Lucas Film Ltd.Medley: Star Wars (12" Version) by Meco / UMG (on behalf of Island Mercury); Warner Chappell, UNIAO BRASILEIRA DE EDITORAS DE MUSICA - UBEM, LatinAutorPerf, Sony ATV Publishing, PEDL, LatinAutor - UMPG, UMPI, UMPG Publishing, BMI - Broadcast Music Inc., and 11 Music Rights Societies"Imperial March Trap Remix" remixed by Trap MusicSupport the show (https://ko-fi.com/youdontknowbeans)

Blogger, musician, and coffee entrepreneur Carlos Aguilar joins our conversation this week as we chat about excellence in Mexican coffee, brand marketing and identity, and how it relates to Mexican American culture and identity.Check out these links:Mestizo Coffee - Order Carlos' coffee here! We sampled Red Eye and Fruit Bomb on the show. Use promo code HIPHOP to get free shipping! Big Brown Dad - Read about Carlos' adventures in parenting, and pick up some merch while you're thereMusic this week:"Bean Water" from the album, "10:20" by LMNO, produced by MadlibSupport the show (https://ko-fi.com/youdontknowbeans)

Ever wonder what it's like to start a coffee business? Why your beans are so greasy? Is coffee good for your health? What does qualify beans as "dark" roast, anyway? Join us as coffee expert, Simon Springer (formerly of The Roaster's Collective) talks about his experiences in the coffee industry, myths, and rabbit holes.Check out these links:Ross Street Roasting - Lots of great coffee, but keep an eye out the Peru Cajamarca, a specialty coffee that is only occasionally available.Blossom Coffee Roasters - Allaya was enjoying Dark Side Of The MoonOpening and closing credits music this week: "K.K. Cruisin" by Kazumi TotakaSampled Clips: "Look Down," from Les Misérables, 2012, Universal PicturesSupport the show (https://ko-fi.com/youdontknowbeans)

This week's coffee is French Royale, by Tony's Coffee, a dark, French roast.  Tony's Coffee is the recipient of Roast Magazine's Roaster of the Year award for 2021, and has a couple of You Don't Know Beans' favorites, to include Espresso Noir. How will this selection measure up? Listen and join in on the debate!We currently have no sponsors. If you'd like to be a guest on our show and talk about your coffee, send us an email at youdontknowbeanspodcast@gmail.com! If you just like the show, please share! And, if you can swing it...um...please consider helping us buy us some more coffee.Follow us on Instagram and Twitter for updates and bonus content!Audio clips sampled this week include:Intro Music: "Little Latin Jazz Intro," By Oy MaldonadoSupport the show (https://ko-fi.com/youdontknowbeans)Special thanks to Bean BoxSupport the show (https://ko-fi.com/youdontknowbeans)

We're taking a break from our usual review format this week to share a little bit of coffee history with you.  If you ever wondered how coffee contributed to Passover observance, let's take a step back in time and find out!This supplemental was written and produced by Allaya Fleischer, drawing information from the following sources:AISHJoseph Jacobs Advertising AgencyEaterNational Humanities CenterMusic and sound sampled during this program can be found here in their entirety:The Sounds Of New York City, Circa 1920Second Rhapsody for Orchestra with Piano, By George Gershwin, performed by Michael Tilson Thomas;Los Angeles PhilharmonicLicensed to YouTube bySME (on behalf of Sony Classical); LatinAutor - Warner Chappell, Warner Chappell, LatinAutorPerf, UNIAO BRASILEIRA DE EDITORAS DE MUSICA - UBEM, PEDL, and 2 Music Rights SocietiesPiece de Tarita, performed by Eastern Watershed Klezmer QuartetShtetl Medley: In Odess' / Yas · Klezmer Plus! · Sid Beckerman · Howie LeessKlezmer Plus! Old-Time Yiddish Dance Music℗ 1991 Rounder Records, a division of Concord Music Group, Inc.Support the show (https://ko-fi.com/youdontknowbeans)

This week's selection is Neptune Blend, a dark roast coming to us from Rose Line Coffee. We currently have no sponsors. If you'd like to send a coffee our way, send us an email at youdontknowbeanspodcast@gmail.com! If you just like the show, please share! And, if you can swing it...um...please consider helping us buy us some more coffee.Follow us on Instagram and Twitter for updates and bonus content!Audio clips sampled this week include:Intro Music: "Boggy Doggy" by MarceauSupport the show (https://ko-fi.com/youdontknowbeans)

Cloud City Coffee Roasting Company brings us this week's coffee for discussion: El Diablo, a dark roasted, Cuban-inspired coffee. We'll pull the shots and size it up, you decide if it's the right coffee for you!We currently have no sponsors. If you'd like to send a coffee our way, send us an email at youdontknowbeanspodcast@gmail.com! If you just like the show, please share! And, if you can swing it...um...please consider helping us buy us some more coffee. Follow us on Instagram and Twitter for updates and bonus content!Audio clips sampled this week include:Intro Music: "Boggy Doggy" by Marceau"The Empire Strikes Back" copyright 1980 Lucasfilm, Distributed by 20th Century Fox"She Blinded Me With Science" copyright 1982 Thomas Dolby, Capitol Records2012 remix of 76288 by Timbre, www.freesound.comSupport the show (https://ko-fi.com/youdontknowbeans)