Dr. Joey “Leviathan” and Bobby “Behemoth” pull a random topic from their ever‑growing list and end up deep in the grounds of Turkish coffee. Neither host is Turkish, but both are fascinated by the drink’s unfiltered texture, long history, and ritualistic charm. What begins as a straightforward coffee chat soon branches into personal caffeine routines, historical side notes, and lighthearted detours into bubble baths, yoga, and the struggle to slow down.
---What’s inside
• Quick primer – The cezve (small copper pot), ultra‑fine powder grind, slow heating—often in sand—and the signature foam and rich mouthfeel that set Turkish coffee apart.
• Origins & history – From Yemen through the Ottoman Empire, plus the era when coffeehouses were banned for encouraging political debate.
• Pronunciation debates – How to say “cezve” without tripping over consonants.
• Personal caffeine habits – Bobby’s speed‑first approach (iced coffee at dawn, caffeine pills) vs. Joey’s craft‑oriented home‑roasting and all‑day sipping.
• Mindfulness vs. hustle – Can a slow‑brewed cup offset modern productivity guilt? Reflections on intentional pauses in a culture that prizes constant motion.
• Mystic touches – Coffee‑ground fortune telling and why Turkish coffee still carries an aura of divination.
• Humorous tangents – Comparisons to opium dens, sketching “coffee cult” ideas on napkins, and a sweaty two‑hour bubble‑bath experiment while watching therapy shows.
---Why listen
Practical brewing insight, historical context, candid self‑reflection, and a dose of light humor—all in one cup. If you’re curious about Turkish coffee or just looking for an engaging conversation about ritual, caffeine, and finding calm amid busyness, press play and sip along.
