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AA Cafe PodcastTen Things 2025Every year Mark and Brian conjure up a "ten things" list, and this year it's memories of 2025. Brian's cohost for the episode is KC, an Oklahoma girl who is a fan of DoubleShot and just so happened to be in the studio when it was crunch time. The pair taste and talk about Priscilla Gonzalez's Bambito Estate Yellow Catuai Anaerobic Natural, banter about Mango coffee and Mango the street artist, and celebrate the first harvest of Dos Manzanas. The episode ends with Brian's ten things, and then Mark's - from afar.
2025-12-2344 minAA Cafe PodcastJuan Ramón Diaz in TulsaIn this extended episode, Juan Ramón Diaz comes to Tulsa to visit DoubleShot. Mark and Brian begin by chatting about a chocolate tasting with David De Olier from Salento, Quindio, Colombia. Then Juan breaks in to serve his own coffee in the AA Cafe studio. Producer Juan Ramón and Roaster Brian held an event to talk about all things coffee. The audio isn't perfect, but you'll feel like you're right there in the room listening. It's a long one, but probably worth a listen if you're interested in what it's like to be a coffee farmer or ho...
2025-11-181h 35AA Cafe PodcastCoffee PricesBrian just returned from a trip to Colombia, visiting Cofinet in the Quindio region. While there, he had lunch with Luz Helena Salazar, owner of Maracay - producer of several coffees in the DoubleShot lineup over the past couple years. Felipe Arcila, co-owner of Cofinet sat down for an interview on the farm. While there, some turmoil came to a head (Brian's head, specifically) about coffee prices and what other roasters are doing to keep costs down. Costs at DoubleShot are not going down. We cut out a fairly aggressive rant that spontaneously erupted during recording, and...
2025-10-051h 00AA Cafe PodcastAudio Guide to Graffiti & NatureLiz Blood was the guest on this episode, discussing her career in journalism and her current projects in TV and print media. Mark and Brian discuss the meaning of art, the new graffiti-inspired BOOST summer coffee shandy, and Liz's new book, the Creative Field Guide to Northeastern Oklahoma. Get the shandy and the book at DoubleShotCoffee.com.
2025-09-0225 min
Get a "Heck Yes" with Carissa Woo Wedding Photographer and CoachEp. 187 - From Cringe to Captivating: How to Nail Your Wedding Words - Brian Franklin🎧 Episode Description:How do you make a wedding speech unforgettable—in a good way? 👀Today’s guest is none other than Brian Franklin, dubbed “The Humorist” by The New York Times, and the Co-Founder of Vows & Speeches, a company on a mission to make wedding speeches (and vows!) actually enjoyable to listen to.Brian has helped hundreds of people write vows, toasts, ceremonies, and even eulogies. In this episode, he shares how to tap into authenticity, avoid cliché, and craft words that feel deeply personal and powerful. Whether you’re a best man, maid of honor, officiant...
2025-07-1640 min
Alternative Allocations with Tony DavidowExamining the 60/40 Portfolio with Guest Brian Ullsperger, AndersenIn this Alternative Allocations podcast episode, Tony and Brian discuss the evolution of investment investments such as private equity, private credit, real assets, and managed futures. They highlight the importance of these alternatives in diversifying portfolios, smoothing out market volatility, and generating higher returns, especially in more challenging investment environments. Brian also stresses the value of clear communication with clients to ensure they understand the purpose and benefits of these complex sstrategies, emphasizing the need to move beyond traditional 60/40 portfolios by incorporating alternative trategies. Brian Ullsperger is a Managing Director at Andersen, advising approximately $2B in assets...
2025-07-0125 min
The Vows & Speeches PodcastEp. 11: Joe Mineo, Luxury Wedding Designer, Author, and Owner of Joe Mineo CreativeFor more on Joe Mineo and Joe Mineo Creative, visit:https://www.joemineocreative.comJoe Mineo on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joemineocreative/Purchase "It's My Party" on AmazonFor more on Brian Franklin and Vows & Speeches' services:https://vowsandspeeches.com
More on the podcast can be found at VowsAndSpeeches.com/Podcast All contents (c) 2024 Vows & SpeechesTo learn more about how we can help you write custom vows, ceremony scripts, or wedding speeches, go to VowsAndSpeeches.com
2025-06-1447 min
The Vows & Speeches PodcastEp. 10: Tyler Speier, Luxury Wedding Designer/PlannerFor more on Tyler Speier and Tyler Speier Events, visit:http://tylerspeier.comFor more on Brian Franklin or Vows & Speeches, visit:https://vowsandspeeches.comFor the guide on writing wedding speeches, visit:https://vowsandspeeches.com/10-tips-to-help-you-make-the-most-out-of-your-toast-and-avoid-common-pitfalls-1-1
More on the podcast can be found at VowsAndSpeeches.com/Podcast All contents (c) 2024 Vows & SpeechesTo learn more about how we can help you write custom vows, ceremony scripts, or wedding speeches, go to VowsAndSpeeches.com
2025-06-0748 minAA Cafe PodcastSCA 2025The annual convention for the Specialty Coffee Association was held in Houston April 25-27. Amanda, Mark and Brian all went down to represent DoubleShot, try and pre-sell some of The Coffee Purist books (slated to be on your coffee table by fall 2025), catch up with old friends, and get a pulse on what's happening today in "specialty coffee." This episode is all about that experience. Of note: a first introduction to Wondafrash Edema, a run with Firaol Ahmed, an insightful conversation with George Howell, and a lot of whispering about the T-word.
2025-05-0542 minAA Cafe PodcastNicaragua 2025Brian has just returned from another trip to Nicargaua, where he had a few revelations concerning cupping, relationships, and the world economy. Mark comes along for the ride and the diatribe. Throughout the episode, you might learn about the effects of tariffs on coffee prices and business sustainability, the importance of judging coffees circumstantially rather than absolutely, and the prevalence of coffee roasters lying about their relationships with producers. It's hot and heavy. And hopefully thought-provoking.
2025-04-2047 min
The Vows & Speeches PodcastEp. 9: Deanna Nash, Luxury Wedding Planner & Owner of Deanna Nash EventsLearn more about Deanna Nash at: https://www.deannanashevents.comTo get help with your vows, wedding speeches, ceremony script - or any other kind of speaking engagement, visit vowsandspeeches.com or contact brian@vowsandspeeches.com
More on the podcast can be found at VowsAndSpeeches.com/Podcast All contents (c) 2024 Vows & SpeechesTo learn more about how we can help you write custom vows, ceremony scripts, or wedding speeches, go to VowsAndSpeeches.com
2025-04-0651 min
The Vows & Speeches PodcastEp. 9: Mikey Ramirez, Luxury VideographerBrian talks with Mikey Ramirez of Mikey Ramirez Films about the rise of hyper-personalization in modern weddings, the discovery questions that unlock meaningful storytelling, the pitfalls of generic vows and how they hurt the final film, best practices for writing and delivering vows the technical and legal realities of music licensing in wedding videos, and much more. Learn more about Mikey Ramirez/Mikey Ramirez Films:https://mikeyramirez.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/mikeyrfilmsGet help with your custom vows, speeches, wedding officiant scripts, or any other public speaking event:https://vow...
2025-03-3036 minAA Cafe PodcastEvolutionary Monkey BusinessDoubleShot Coffee Company turns twenty-one on March 5, 2025. Mark and Brian discuss the ever-perplexing birthday poster, which incorporates a spray painted chimpanzee ripped off from nemesis, which was originally created as a part of the second human trial for a banana coffee through the spurious American Society for the Caffeination of Primates. Wednesday marks the launch of the Sappy Meal, available at DoubleShot. You too can wear the Sappy shirt seen in the nemesis painting, available at DoubleShotCoffee.com. While you're there, buy a pound of Juan's Montelin Pacamara Natural. Happy birthday to us.
2025-03-0424 min
Tedi TalksS5-E-11: This Crazy Thing We Call Love w/Brian FranklinPlease note: This episode was recorded prior to the transition to the Today's Your Day Podcast. On Episode #11 of Tedi Talks, Tedi welcomes special guest Brian Franklin, Co-Founder of Vows & Speeches, located in Los Angeles, CA. Brian shares with us that after leaving a long career in political consulting, him and his wife (Nicole), started Vows & Speeches. Tedi and Brian talk about the many services that Vows & Speeches offers and how they can step-in when others are at a lost for words or struggle with speech writing and giving. Brian shares with us why DEI is important to h...
2025-02-1338 minAA Cafe PodcastJim McEnaney - the state of affairsIt's January and coffees harvested a year ago are just arriving in Tulsa. With coffee commodity prices soaring and shipping complications worldwide, the coffee industry is in chaos. Jim McEnanay joined Brian and Mark via zoom to discuss the state of affairs. This interview was recorded December 6, and since then the EUDR has been postponed to December 30, 2025. The dockworkers' strike that was set to begin on January 15 has been averted due to a new contract agreement. The commodity price of coffee today is $3.98, up from $1.89 one year ago today.
2025-02-0546 min
The Wedding Reporter Podcast53. How to Nail your Wedding Vows w/ Brian Franklin of Vows & SpeechesBrian Franklin of Vows & Speeches, a vow & speech writing consulting company, discusses the importance of crafting meaningful wedding vows and speeches. Brian shares insights that help couples articulate their feelings and stories in a heartfelt manner. They explore the common challenges people face when writing vows and speeches, including public speaking anxiety and the tendency to procrastinate. Brian emphasizes the significance of personalization, humor, and brevity in creating memorable vows and speeches. They also touch on the role of AI in speech writing and the irreplaceable value of human connection in this process.Follow Brian & Vows and...
2025-02-0533 minAA Cafe Podcast2024 Recap + Ten ThingsAs 2024 draws to a close, Mark and Brian talk about the highlights of the past twelve months. And end with their annual "ten things" lists. Check out the playlist on spotify, if you dare. Happy holidays.
2024-12-2232 minAA Cafe PodcastRoasting the GeshaAll this talk about "the Gesha," and the day finally arrived for Franklin to roast it. With over eighty orders in the queue, the roastmaster went to work. And then sat down in the AA Cafe studio immediately afterward to talk about how it felt. If you pre-ordered the coffee, you'll be enjoying it soon. If you didn't, you're missing out on an amazing experience. Don't let that happen to you again; check out the craziness unfolding at purist.coffee/nemesis.
2024-12-1717 minAA Cafe PodcastJardines del EdenFranklin is roasting another Gesha. Maybe the best one he's ever roasted. Certainly one of the best that Felipe Arcila at Cofinet has ever produced in their ten years. Felipe sat in on a zoom interview with the roastmaster. Mark and Brian sip on some coffee from La Pastora - the second holiday coffee of the year at DoubleShot. Buy the Gesha online at DoubleShotCoffee.com.
2024-12-1031 min
The Vows & Speeches PodcastEp. 7: Chris J. Evans, Luxury PhotographerFor more on Chris J. Evans' (amazing) photography: https://chrisjevans.comFor more on Vows & Speeches and Brian Franklin: https://vowsandspeeches.com
More on the podcast can be found at VowsAndSpeeches.com/Podcast All contents (c) 2024 Vows & SpeechesTo learn more about how we can help you write custom vows, ceremony scripts, or wedding speeches, go to VowsAndSpeeches.com
2024-12-0244 min
The Vows & Speeches PodcastEp. 6: Alan Katz of Great OfficiantsTo learn more about Alan Katz, or speak with him about your wedding, visit https://greatofficiants.comFor more information about Brian or VowsAndSpeeches, visit: VowsAndSpeeches.com
More on the podcast can be found at VowsAndSpeeches.com/Podcast All contents (c) 2024 Vows & SpeechesTo learn more about how we can help you write custom vows, ceremony scripts, or wedding speeches, go to VowsAndSpeeches.com
2024-11-2536 minAA Cafe PodcastBeredoIt's the Thanksgiving episode of AA Cafe and full of holiday cheer. Mark and Brian sip Beredo and talk to Firaol Ahmed about its origins. There's a diversion discussing Firaol's VO2 Max, and then they launch directly into talk of a very fresh Gesha natural out of Colombia, which is available for pre-purchase on the DoubleShot app and at DoubleShotCoffee.com.
2024-11-2236 minAA Cafe PodcastShipping NewsWith the political season coming to a close and autumn in full swing, Mark and Brian fire up the mics to talk about shipping. Significant issues have caused delays in shipping that have hindered our ability to get coffee from both Ethiopia and Nicaragua. Brian has a conversation with Firaol Ahmed from Moii Coffee about shipping out of his home country of Ethiopia. And then Brian Phillips from Anthem Coffee Imports made the drive from Kansas City to Tulsa to discuss shipping delays out of Nicaragua. Things you might not normally think about, but our societies ride the tides...
2024-10-231h 04
Presbyterian and Reformed TexasFaith, Politics, and the Kingdom: Navigating Christian Citizenship in a Polarized America with Brian FranklinIn this episode of Presbyterian and Reformed Texas, Brian Franklin, Associate Director at SMU’s Center for Presidential History and a ruling elder in the PCA, joins me to discuss the challenges of navigating faith and politics in today’s polarized climate. Franklin emphasizes the importance of maintaining a Christ-centered perspective and unity among believers despite political differences. Franklin offers insights on how Christians can engage in politics with humility and grace while focusing primarily on the kingdom of God rather than earthly political systems.Guests:Brian Franklin is a Ruling Elde...
2024-10-1756 minAA Cafe PodcastMorgan Long & Sandwich the PigMorgan Long is a farmer at Prairie Creek Farms and a regular at the DoubleShot. She wrote a children's book called Sandwich the Pig, which is a true story about a half-wild pig she rescued on the farm. Morgan sat down with Brian to talk about the book and her life, and to share a little more about Sandwich. Buy Morgan's book at DoubleShotCoffee.com. Pre-order Brian's book, The Coffee Purist at purist.coffee.
2024-08-2442 minAA Cafe PodcastFiraol Ahmed & Ethiopian coffeeFiraol Ahmed emailed roastmaster Brian Franklin a few months ago, asking if he'd like samples of his Ethiopian coffee. Franklin get emails like this from random strangers a lot, but for some reason decided to look into this one. The young importer and seasoned roaster found a lot in common, and made a deal on some outstanding coffee. In this episode, Firaol tells about his history, while Mark and Brian discuss the backstory behind DoubleShot's Ethiopian coffee drama. Get the Ethiopia Guji Buku Abel at DoubleShotCoffee.com. Pre-order The Coffee Purist at purist.coffee.
2024-08-1855 minAA Cafe PodcastNicaragua 2024DoubleShot roastmaster, Brian Franklin has just returned from another trip to Nicaragua. He and Mark talk about what coffee farms are really like and the difficulty of getting to Dos Manzanas and Finca Massif. While en route to Finca Massif Nueva Segovia, Brian interviewed Luis Miranda about the farms and how he got into coffee. It's worth a listen. And worth thinking about. Buy the coffee they're drinking at DoubleShotCoffee.com.
2024-05-1147 minAA Cafe PodcastBirthday StoriesMark and Brian keep it brief this time and let the DoubleShot regulars talk. It's a lengthy cast of eighteen characters, all with something interesting to say. Quite a range of voices and stories and memories of DoubleShot history. Listen to the end for some juicy, intimate content where the tables are turned and Brian spills the beans on his private life. Thanks to everyone who participated in this episode, to everyone who didn't but still has a story to tell, and to everyone whose lives have been touched in any way by the DoubleShot. You are the reason...
2024-03-141h 06
Manifesting Your Dreams: A Wedding Industry PodcastThe next level in wedding personalization w/ Brian Franklin EPISODE 14 | w/ Brian Franklin of Vows + SpeechesBrian Franklin is the Co-Founder of Vows & Speeches and oversees all interviews and script writing.A writer and communications/marketing consultant for over 25 years, most of Brian’s work has been as an award-winning political consultant and communications strategist (including speechwriting and debate prep) for federal and state campaigns.Knowing his skills as a writer and speaker, his friends and family would ask him for help with their wedding speeches—and he had the honor of officiate a few weddings himself. In mid...
2024-03-1348 minAA Cafe PodcastGemini ProjectWith the DoubleShot's 20th birthday just around the corner, Mark and Brian reconvene to taste one of the two coffees Brian sourced and roasted for the occasion. It's sold as a box set called The Gemini Project, which is available at DoubleShotCoffee.com. The coffee jolts their memories and they spend the majority of the episode talking about the past. A few of the things they remember from twenty years of coffee and hijinks. Talk to Mark and Brian in person at the 20th birthday celebration March 5. All day and half the night.
2024-03-0138 minAA Cafe PodcastDoubleShot 20th BirthdayBrian Franklin opened DoubleShot Coffee Company on March 5, 2004. On March 5, 2024 we celebrate its 20th birthday. And there's a lot to celebrate. In this episode, Mark and Brian talk about the theme of this year's party and walk through an entire day's event schedule. There will be commemorative cups, a commemorative beer, unusual coffees, and a game to keep you entertained. Listen up, you don't want to miss this. More at DoubleShotCoffee.com Download the new DoubleShot app here.
2024-02-1944 minAA Cafe PodcastLa Minita 2024January 20-25 Mark and Brian traveled down to Costa Rica to visit Hacienda La Minita. It was Mark's first foray into coffee territory. And La Minita was Brian's first origin trip in 2005. Here they chronicle some of the details of the trip, observations, and takeaways. To purchase a pound of La Minita, go to DoubleShotCoffee.com. Read more about the trip at DoubleShotCoffee.com/blogs/newsletter
2024-02-0238 min
Florida Sound Archive Podcast#70 Brian FranklinThe Story of Brian FranklinBrian moved to Miami, FL in 1990, where he met Jeff Rollason and started playing with the band Strangelove and acoustically where he could. Brian would perform at open mics around Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach County. Between 1993-1994 Brian played with band Sabatella, and was a regular performer at Blue Steel, Talk House, South Beach Pub, and Roses. Over the years, Brian released 3 studio including albums, including co-writing the soundtrack to Rat Opera, a homage to longtime South Florida producer and noise-king of Miami, Frank "Rat Bastard" Falestra. In 1995, Brian was...
2024-01-291h 18
AA Cafe PodcastSimple PleasuresEach year, Mark and Brian convene for one last episode of AA Cafe in which they enumerate their "Ten Things." Every year is different, but they all come from the heart. It's a moment to forget about all the turmoil of the holidays and take a breath before the onslaught of a new year, and to focus on some things that make life really special. This episode is all about simple pleasures. Think of your ten, they tell theirs. And if you want to see Brian's ten things he doesn't do, check that list out at DoubleShotCoffee.com. And...
2023-12-3041 minAA Cafe PodcastMaracay Pink BourbonThe holidays are upon us, and the DoubleShot has released their first holiday coffee of the year: Maracay Pink Bourbon Natural. Mark and Brian convene to sip and talk about it. An interview with the producer of the coffee, Luz Helena Salazar, interpreted by Felipe Arcila, her son and the owner of Cofinet - the company that sold the coffee to DoubleShot. See the gifts mentioned on the podcast here: DoubleShotCoffee.com.
2023-11-2133 minAA Cafe PodcastQuindio, ColombiaFelipe Arcila, the owner of a Colombian exporter called Cofinet, visited the DoubleShot earlier in the year to talk shop. Brian cupped a bunch of samples and bought a hefty alotment, all from one farm: Maracay. Obviously the roastmaster had to go and visit the farm, meet the producer (Luz Helena Salazar), and cup a lot more coffees. In this episode, Brian talks with his host from Cofinet, Maria Ocampo, en route to another coffee farm. Mark and Brian go over the main takeaways from the trip. You can find that Maracay coffee here: DoubleShotCoffee.com
2023-11-0739 minAA Cafe PodcastThe Coffee PuristThis blockbuster episode marks the launch of a new Kickstarter campaign to fund The Coffee Purist, a coffee table book filled with the details, stories, and lessons from the career of Brian Franklin. As it were, Mark Brown takes the reigns in this episode and is joined by co-host Katie Hader. Brian joins in as a guest on his own show to line out all the details on the book, the project, and the rewards. Read more about it on The Coffee Purist website: purist.coffee Or go straight to Kickstarter and back the project: k...
2023-09-2953 minAA Cafe PodcastToughWith Tulsa Tough in town this weekend and Mark out of town this week, Brian sits down for a solo session to introduce the latest edition to the DoubleShot Elite: the Omnia Midstream cycling team. They will be competing Friday, Saturday, and Sunday in some hot and high-speed criterium races in downtown Tulsa. Captain of the team, Chad Cagle took some time out of the saddle to talk about racing, his team, their goals, and what they represent. See more at DoubleShotCoffee.com. And for the full race schedule, visit TulsaTough.com.
2023-06-0823 min
Gym World WorldwideBuilding a 7-figure fitness business & buying a 7-figure property with Brian BottJohn Franklin (https://twitter.com/JohnIsBuilding) sits down with Brian Bott (https://www.instagram.com/brianbottfitness/?hl=en), the Founder of Aspire Fitness, to talk about the fundamental business processes behind running multiple gym locations that generate 7-figures and owning 7-figures in real estate.
Show notes:
(0:44) Introducing Brian's gym & his training structure
(2:52) The transition from one to two gym locations
(5:53) Packaging agreements & pricing memberships
(8:16) Brian talks margins – explaining the 44% model
(9:53) Pros and cons of the 44% model
(12:35) How do you track all of yo...
2023-05-231h 00AA Cafe PodcastBreath of Fresh AirJournalist Julie Wenger Watson published a story in April's issue of Tulsa People magazine about the SoBo district of Tulsa. Her interview for the story with DoubleShot owner Brian Franklin was recorded in the AA Cafe studio, and published in this episode. Julie's kid gloves meet Brian's boxing gloves in this episode. Mark and Brian, as always, round up the conversation with more pertinent and innocuous details. Read Julie's story at TulsaPeople.com. Buy El Conejo Malo at DoubleShotCoffee.com.
2023-04-0840 minAA Cafe PodcastThanks for the memoriesDoubleShot Coffee Company just turned 19! Mark and Brian discuss the aging of the business as the customer base increases and fans with 19 years under their belts begin to wane. Listen in on a brief discussion of Brian and Wiley's trip to Costa Rica. New happenings at La Minita combined with introductions to a few other long-term coffee roasters gave Wiley a taste of the larger industry and opened Brian's eyes to what's happening post-COVID. This episode winds up with a few messages from friends and customers well-wishing and sharing stories from the DoubleShot.
2023-03-0933 min
Wedding Business SolutionsBrian Franklin - The Niche: Vows and SpeechesIf ever there was a problem needing a solution, this is it. Brian helps couples write better, more personal vows, their parents and friends write better speeches and their officiant (very often a friend or family member these days) write a better ceremony. It’s easy to get ordained to perform the ceremony, it’s much harder to understand the timeline - the parts you need to include – including “please be seated”, and through his writing, run-throughs and coaching, Brian helps couples have the ceremony and speeches they envision, not the bloopers that end up on YouTube. Listen to this new e...
2022-12-2633 minAA Cafe PodcastOur cup runneth overIn this year-end, holiday spectacular, Mark and Brian settle in for a long Winter's chat. This episode spans the ages with the annual "Ten Things," but begins with a whimsical conversation featuring Natalie Reed of Muddy Paws Pottery. Natalie's Campesino cups are available while they last at DoubleShotCoffee.com/gift, along with a few other gift ideas hand-picked by the Roastmaster himself. While you're there, go on over to DoubleShotCoffee.com/stuff to find a different list of suggestions for things you might want to buy for yourself, which aren't available at the DoubleShot. Pour yourself a big cup...
2022-12-221h 26AA Cafe PodcastEl Bosque Anaerobic NaturalAndrew breaks into the middle of a conversation about gift giving to deliver the last holiday coffee of 2022, from Nicaragua, El Bosque Yellow Catuai Anaerobic Natural. Tasting and dicussions ensue, then Mark and Brian talk about a few new items to hit the DoubleShot shelves. Notably, The Launchpad is about to make its debut, a device designed to contain all your pourover gear. With promises of top ten lists, the boys sign off and prepare for the final episode of the year.
2022-12-1038 minAA Cafe PodcastDos ManzanasIf you missed the big announcement at the DoubleShot, get all the news here. Mark and Brian sit down to recap, to unveil the next step in the evolution of DoubleShot Coffee Company, and to continue guiding us through a migration of the DoubleShot holiday coffees. To see the Dos Manzanas video, go to DoubleShotCoffee.com/farm.
2022-12-0623 min
AA Cafe PodcastBambito Estate Red Bourbon NaturalSomething's amiss in the AA Cafe studio. Mark and Brian sit down to chat over a cup of the recently-released, third holiday coffee at DoubleShot: Bambito Estate Red Bourbon Natural. There's apparently change in the air, and the two cohosts discuss a bit of Thanksgiving tradition: football, coffee roasting, and chicken ramen. Buy the coffee and watch the video at DoubleShotCoffee.com.
2022-12-0125 min
AA Cafe PodcastBambito Estate Yellow Catuai NaturalMark and Brian reconvene to discuss the latest holiday coffee at DoubleShot, Bambito Estate Yellow Catuai Natural. They reveal the tip of the iceberg as the story of the 2022 holiday coffees progresses and a transition is in the works. A new cup design by Natalie Reed Goehl is also revealed in this episode. Listen, taste, imagine, and stay tuned for future episodes as the story continues. Buy the coffee and the cup at DoubleShotCoffee.com.
2022-11-1520 min
AA Cafe PodcastHalcyon:[Panama]The weather has turned and the holidays are officially upon us. With the release of DoubleShot Coffee Company's first holiday coffee of the season, Mark and Brian sit down to imbibe and reflect, to tell about the mystery behind this coffee and what's special about it. To taste the coffee yourself, go to DoubleShotCoffee.com.
2022-11-1113 min
The Boston Art PodcastIfé Franklin, on ”Touching Roots: Black Ancestral Legacies in the Americas” (4 of 7)Hey guys, Theo and Brian here to provide some quick context for the upcoming episode. What you’re about to listen to is the fourth segment in a seven part interview series we recorded this fall about an exhibition that is currently on view at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston.
The exhibition is titled “Touching Roots, Black Ancestral Legacies in the Americas”, and it is located on the third floor of the Art of the Americas wing in the MFA.
This exhibition is included with general admission, so there is no extra cost to see it, and we...
2022-10-281h 29AA Cafe PodcastDoubleShot SportDoubleShot Elite, David Carter, stopped swimming, cycling, and running long enough to talk about his stellar finish at Ironman Tulsa. Meanwhile he's out in Kona, Hawaii competing in the Ironman World Championships. Back at home, Mark talks about his sport highlights and lowlights, and Brian recounts a recent 50 mile footrace in Flagstaff Arizona. It's all about sport. Sport, and coffee.
2022-10-1243 min
Achievements & Strategies w/Brian FranklinEP 17: Fernando Perdomo & Dave Kerzner talk about their accomplishments in music, influences, and producing.LA Weekly dubbed Fernando Perdomo as “The millennial answer to Todd Rundgren.” A scene veteran at 37, he has made a name for himself as an in-demand producer, singer/songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist. He is a featured guitarist in the Netflix documentary "Echo In The Canyon" where his is seen backing up Jakob Dylan, Fiona Apple, Brian Wilson, Norah Jones, Regina Spektor, Cat Power, and Jade Castrinos. Dave Kerzner is a popular solo artist in the progressive rock scene, a co-founder of the former band Sound of Contact, and as one of the founders of Sonic Reality - which has provided samples and...
2022-03-191h 34
AA Cafe PodcastEighteenIn this marathon episode celebrating the 18th birthday of DoubleShot Coffee Company, Mark recounts specific events along the timeline as Brian tries to explain what happened. Find yourself immersed in DoubleShot lore and then go to DoubleShotCoffee.com/memories to tell about your own experiences.
2022-03-031h 02
AA Cafe PodcastOld Long SinceMark and Brian celebrate the end of 2021 with their annual list of ten things. Drinking a Gesha coffee from Finca Momoto, the duo rattle off people who've influenced their writing and coffee careers. Paul Bowman stops by with his bagpipes to perform Auld Lang Syne on the shortest day of the year. And there's a hand, my trusty fiere! and gie's a hand o' thine! And we'll tak' a right gude-willie waught, for auld lang syne.
2021-12-2327 min
AA Cafe PodcastMichael WallisMark and Brian welcome to the podcast Michael Wallis, storyteller, author, and the voice of the Sheriff in the Pixar movie Cars. Michael tells about a few of his 19 books, of the great fallacy of manifest destiny, and his interest in Route 66. A raconteur of the highest caliber, you will be enraptured by this icon of Tulsa and of the literature of the American West.
2021-11-0346 min
AA Cafe PodcastDoubleShot EliteMeet David Carter, principal clarinetist for the Tulsa Symphony and the Tulsa Opera Orchestra, but better known for being a DoubleShot sponsored runner and triathlete. In this episode, Brian interviews David about his life, career, and sport. Meanwhile, Mark and Brian try to figure out how to just continue being average.
2021-10-0843 min
GRIT: The Real Estate Growth MindsetEpisode 085 with Andrew Franklin, Owner/Partner at The Franklin TeamAlthough Andrew Franklin’s father had a successful real estate business, he was against the idea that his children would follow in his footsteps. Somehow, he believed that the real estate agent will be eliminated in the future. So Andrew worked in investment banking for 6 years, primarily on mergers and acquisitions.
But real estate runs in their family’s blood and Andrew didn’t just want to be his father’s son. He wanted to try and grow their business and not screw it up. This is why, eight years ago, he, his sister, and a third partner de...
2021-09-2847 min
AA Cafe PodcastTransparencyMark and Brian go in-depth on costs associated with coffee and retail pricing structure. The transparency movement in specialty coffee seems to have created some confusion, and this is their attempt to sort that out.
2021-09-1741 min
AA Cafe PodcastHousehold Brewing MethodsWith the help of DoubleShot barista, Andrew Robinson, Mark and Brian explore various coffee brewing methods you can use at home. Learn about the nuances of using each device, how they effect the taste of the coffee, and which one(s) might be right for you. Get the AA Cafe Cup at DoubleShotCoffee.com
2021-07-1347 min
Achievements & Strategies w/Brian FranklinDaxx Nielsen - Cheap Trick Drummer, and formerly Brandi Carlile, Dick Dale, Smashing Pumpkins, and more.Long before Daxx Nielsen joined his dad's band, Cheap Trick, Daxx was paying his dues playing drums with Brandie Carlile, Dick Dale, Smashing Pumpkins, working as a session player in Los Angeles, and touring with his brother Miles in Harmony Riley. Now, 10 years since joining Cheap Trick, he’s recorded multiple albums, and performed all over the world. Brian Franklin talks with Daxx about his life growing up with Rick as his dad, touring with Carlile and Dale, and what it’s like to be in a band with guys in their 70s!
2021-06-011h 22
AA Cafe PodcastFr. Gary Kastl - TransubstantiationTransubstantiation happens when the Eucharistic bread and wine changes into the body and blood of Christ. Father Gary Kastl visits with Brian about Catholic beliefs and puts up with his tomfoolery in bringing these beliefs to coffee. Mark and Brian bloviate about these things at length. To read about Eucharistic miracles, go to: https://media.ascensionpress.com
2021-06-0150 min
AA Cafe PodcastEdwin Martinez - Coffee Supply Chain IssuesBrian and Mark finally get behind the mics again to catch up on what's happening in the coffee industry. Edwin Martinez calls in to talk about how things have changed for him as a coffee buyer, exporter, importer, and broker. Learn more about Edwin's business at www.onyxcoffee.com.
2021-05-0545 min
Achievements & Strategies w/Brian FranklinEP 13: Oz Fritz - Producer and grammy award winning engineer for Tom Waits, Iggy Pop, Bill Laswell, Primus, Praxis, Elvis Costello and more.Oz Fritz’s long list of credits include engineering albums for Tom Waits’s Grammy Award winning Mule Variations (as well as Blood Money, Orphans: Bawlers, Brawlers, & Bastards), Oysterhead (where he was the subject of the song “Oz is Ever Floating”), Primus, Meat Loaf, Elvis Costello, Bill Laswell, John Hammond, Jr., Iggy Pop, White Zombie, Raul Malo, Praxis, Buckethead, and so much more. Even, back in the day, Brian Franklin. In this episode we talk about the long road of his career in music, Mule Variations, setting up mics for Stuart Copland, analog vs. digital, and the future of recording.
2021-04-221h 23
Achievements & Strategies w/Brian FranklinEP 10: Matt Pond - Acclaimed (and amazing) singer-songwriterDescribed by NPR as an “old school troubadour”, Matt Pond has made album after album of fantastic indie-rock music, with melodies that stay in your head and lyrics that often catch you off guard. In this podcast, we talk about the writing process, his partnership with guitarist Chris Hansen (including Brian’s pitch to sub in for him when Chris isn’t available), dealing with labels, and experimenting in the studio.
2021-03-231h 30
Achievements & Strategies w/Brian FranklinEP 5: Dana Dowd on Tom Dowd, her father, legendary engineer and producer of Derek & the Dominoes, Aretha Franklin, Ray Charles, the Allman Bros., Eric Clapton, and so many more.Tom Dowd is in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame for his work as both an engineer and producer of some of the most important music in Rock & Roll, including Aretha Franklin, Ray Charles, Cream, Eric Clapton, Derek & the Dominos, the Allman Brothers, Rod Stewart, and many, many more. We talk with his daughter, Dana Dowd, about growing up around her dad's work, and his many accomplishments inside and outside of music.
2021-02-021h 26
Achievements & Strategies w/Brian FranklinEP 2 - David Thomas: Grammy award winning singer in Take 6David Thomas is a Grammy Award winning singer in Take 6, one of the most accomplished jazz and R&B a capella vocal groups in music. With 10 Grammy's David's career has taken him all over the world, and his work has led to collaborations with artists from Whitney Houston, Stevie Wonder, and Ray Charles - to Brian Wilson and Don Henley. This episode we talk with Dave about his career, life on the road, and recent challenges for artists.
2021-02-021h 19
AA Cafe Podcast18th & Boston - An Origin StoryIn March 2004, Brian opened DoubleShot Coffee Company in a strip mall at 18th & Boston in Tulsa, Oklahoma. People started coming in regularly and the business took on a place in life that no one expected. While Brian was focused on serving coffee exactly the way he thought it ought to be consumed, a group of folks rallied around the DoubleShot and created an experience that deeply affected almost everyone who stumbled in the door. Mark and Brian reflect on those early years and try to unfold what really happened. And this year, they list ten things that went missing...
2020-12-2251 min
AA Cafe PodcastFinca Momoto - the farm and the coffeeIn this episode, Brian is joined by DoubleShot head barista, Andrew. The two recount their trip to Panama earlier this year and discuss the details of coffee selection at origin and how that translates to roasting and brewing coffee at the cafe. Luis Miranda, co-owner of Finca Momoto, answers all the tough questions about farming and post-harvest production. Finca Momoto's Gesha natural lote uno is one of the featured holiday coffees at the DoubleShot this year.
2020-12-1959 min
AA Cafe PodcastBurner control - roasting coffee with the proper flameRoastmaster Brian is seeking ultimate control while roasting coffee for the DoubleShot. After fighting with an improper power burner for well over a year, Joerg Bollgen stepped in to save the day. Joerg is the owner of Intelligent Combustion Control Technology, and previously worked as a factory technician at Weishaupt Corp. in Germany, the manufacturer of the new DoubleShot roaster burner. Joerg talks about the difference between the old and new burner, as well as the seemingly-limitless applications a good modulating burner can be used for.
2020-12-0339 min
AA Cafe PodcastBambito Estate - Red Bourbon NaturalIt's the holiday season and it's time to enjoy some of the most special coffees of the year. In this episode, Mark and Brian discuss the coffee variety Bourbon and its possible etymology, the visit to Panama early in the year to see Bambito Estate, and a special message from Priscilla Gonzalez talking about the farm and the coffee at Bambito. It's a Thanksgiving special fueled by amazing DoubleShot Coffee.
2020-11-2620 min
AA Cafe PodcastAA Cafe Replay: Long Beach BumsMark and Brian REUNITE after months of being socially and podcastically distant. Harkening back to 2007, Brian unearths audio from AA Cafe #43, when he recorded with Amy Ferraris (producer of The Perfect Cappuccino documentary) in San Francisco just after attending the Specialty Coffee Association trade show in Long Beach. Listen and find out what it was like sleeping "al fresco" as Ferraris says. Watch Amy's documentary on amazon prime video or visit cappuccinomovie.com for other viewing options.
2020-09-2624 min
AA Cafe PodcastAA Cafe replay from 2008In 2008 Brian took his first trip to Guatemala, and it was an eventful experience. In this episode, Brian and DoubleShot head barista, Andrew, replay a short segment of episode 50 and reminisce about a particularly exciting event. Listen and learn.
2020-09-1126 min
No Longer NeighborsEp. 10: Dr. Brian Franklin - SMU Center for Presidential HistoryHosts Chris Mycoskie and Aaron Arruda begin with the biggest sports story of the week. In the first game of Wednesday’s Cincinnati Reds vs. Kansas City Royals doubleheader, play-by-play announcer Thom Brennaman issued a gay slur when he thought the broadcast was still in a commercial break (2:00). As it turned out, the MLB.TV feed carried his comment live. Brennaman left the booth during the second game, but not before Nick Castellanos hit a home run mid-apology. He’s subsequently been suspended from Cincinnati regional broadcasts, plus FOX pulled him from NFL games.
Then politics take over the show, starti...
2020-08-212h 02
West Franklin TalksWest Franklin Talks Brentwood Baptist's Response to Covid-19On today's episode of West Franklin Talks, Matt and Dave interview Brian Coates. Brian is the Associate Executive Pastor of the South Region (which our campus is part of) and on Brentwood Baptist's Corona Task Force. Brian talks about how Brentwood has approached this unique time, considerations as we move towards resuming gatherings, why our church follows government guidelines, and a whole lot more. There's a lot in this episode so find a great place to listen and be prepared to hit the back button several times so you don't miss anything!
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2020-05-2128 min
AA Cafe PodcastThe effect of COVID-19 on producersThe coronavirus disease is causing global changes in the way we live and work. In this episode, Mark dials in from his home office while Brian checks in with producers around the world who supply the coffee and tea sold at the DoubleShot.
2020-04-1159 min
AA Cafe PodcastVarieties and Coffee ProcessingAfter returning from back-to-back sourcing trips to Costa Rica and Panama, Brian explains the differences in his experiences between the two. Discussions involve the elusiveness and complexity in defining a coffee variety, as well as the loose definitions used to characterize different processing methods. Though when all is as expected, sometimes the results play out predictably on the cupping table.
2020-02-2631 min
AA Cafe PodcastFarmers and FarmingMark and Brian discuss the importance of knowing who produced the goods we consume. The impacts on the supply chain of our daily choices, and how consumer behaviors align with the quality of the products available to us. How paying for items of value creates a cycle of respect both for the producers and for ourselves. And a little bit about Brian's recent trip to Colombia.
2020-01-2036 minAA Cafe PodcastChristmas 2019 BonusThis is a bonus episode of AA Cafe. Mark and Brian always read their top ten lists during the last episode of the year. It's usually things they're thankful for, but this year Mark decided it would be 10 things they hate.
2019-12-2128 minAA Cafe PodcastAA Cafe #126 - Religious ReflectionsHappy Holidays! Mark and Brian are drinking the DoubleShot holiday Geshas, and enjoying the spirit of giving. Brian sat down to chat with a priest, a rabbi, a lesbian minister, and an atheist. Hear the contrasts and similarities in their celebrations of the holiday season.
2019-12-2145 min
AA Cafe PodcastAA Cafe #124 - DoubleShot FolkMark is the featured "folk" in a new podcast produced by Brian Franklin of DoubleShot Coffee Company. In this episode, Mark and Brian announce the release of the new podcast series that tells the story of some of the unique characters who are DoubleShot Folk. Search for this new podcast in your podcast app.
2019-09-0538 min
AA Cafe PodcastAA Cafe #123 - Doug ZellDoug Zell was in Tulsa to race his bicycle at Tulsa Tough, an annual 3-day cycling event for amateur and pro racers and riders. After all the racing had ended, he and Brian sat down to discuss life after Intelligentsia.
2019-07-2650 minAA Cafe PodcastAA Cafe #122 - The RookeryDoubleShot Coffee Company moved into its new home, The Rookery™. In this episode, Mark and Brian talk about the new digs, the transition from the original location, and they hear what the people think who inhabit the unique build.
2019-03-1944 min
AA Cafe PodcastAA Cafe #121 - PanamaThis episode is about much more than Panama. It's a culmination of experiences from India to Colombia to Panama, inclusive of Costa Rica, Guatemala, and many other places Brian buys coffee. It's about sales and considering the future of coffee. And it's the last episode to be recorded in the basement at 18th & Boston.
2019-02-2737 min
AA Cafe PodcastAA Cafe #120 - IndiaAfter a week's journey to the opposite side of the planet, Brian returns to discuss his first trip to India. Traveling with Melind John of Josuma Coffee, Brian was immersed into a new culture with new cuisine in the land of wandering cows. The DoubleShot has been using India's Monsooned Malabar coffee in the Ambergris Espresso Blend since opening, but this is his first glimpse into the country's coffee culture and agriculture.
2019-02-0548 minAA Cafe PodcastAA Cafe #119 - Hartmann Anaerobic Natural GeshaMark and Brian reunite to taste and discuss the Hartmann Anaerobic Natural Gesha coffee. A phone call from archaeologist Paul Bowman gives some insight into 1950s Panama. And the episode concludes with 10 things that are not unhappy. You should make your own list.
2018-12-1744 min
AA Cafe PodcastAA Cafe #118 - Hartmann Gesha Zuto NaturalMark Brown returns to taste and talk about the Hartmann Gesha Zuto Natural. Aliss Hartmann tells a little about her family history and some about the coffee we're drinking. Mark and Brian struggle to put into words the experience of the Gesha with its food pairing, a fresh blueberry lemon bar. Find this coffee at www.DoubleShotCoffee.com
2018-12-0128 min
AA Cafe PodcastAA Cafe #114 - HondurasThis is a brief discussion about Brian's recent trip to Honduras, where he visited the Copan Ruins and cupped coffees in San Pedro Sula and Peña Blanca.
2018-08-0524 min
AA Cafe PodcastAA Cafe #112 - Intelligentsia Coffee (part 1)The founder of Intelligentsia Coffee, Doug Zell came to town to race his bicycle in the Tulsa Tough crits. He was nice enough to sit down and tell Brian about his life and career. This is part one of two with Doug. Hear the story behind the founding and rise of Intelligentsia Coffee.
2018-06-1538 minAA Cafe PodcastAA Cafe #111 - Rookery Construction and Nicaragua UpdateMark and Brian sit down in the echo-chamber roastery that has been constructed on the Rookery site. Discussions about Philbrook Museum, the Specialty Coffee Association, and then an interview with Leslie Penrose, the founder of the Nicaraguan community development nonprofit, Just Hope.
2018-05-1341 minAA Cafe PodcastHoliday SpecialHappy holidays from Mark and Brian at AA Cafe, and everyone at the DoubleShot. This somewhat rambling episode never steers far from the course. Hear the top 8 holiday gifts from DoubleShot Coffee Company. Listen to very informative phone interviews with the producers of the Santa Clara Natural as well as the two Natural Geshas from Finca Hartmann in Panama. And the episode concludes with some introspection and a hopeful list of ten things.
2017-12-111h 12AA Cafe PodcastAA Cafe #106 - ColombiaWhat happens when you travel? When you step out of your comfort zone, where you have to turn off auto-pilot and figure out how to do everything? Brian talks about his latest trip to Colombia, scrambling to pick up the pieces when things don't go as planned. It's a discussion about people and bureaucracies and the quest to source great coffee.
2017-11-1537 min
AA Cafe PodcastAA Cafe #105 - Coffee with the North American Wood ApeWe interrupt this regularly scheduled podcast to bring you a conversation with Paul Bowman, vice chairman of the North American Wood Ape Conservancy. Paul tells of his encounters with bigfoot while drinking DoubleShot Coffee. Mark and Brian explore literary and movie references to the mysterious beast. It's off the beaten path, but well worth exploring. Paul Bowman behind the mic wearing his shantung-style straw hat Brian's pixelated iphone pic of Rocky Mountain sheep on the flanks of Mt. Shavano (14,229 feet)
2017-10-1240 minAA Cafe PodcastAA Cafe #104 - Coffee FraudsBrian and Mark launch into a rambling conversation about things that are not as they seem. These are the questions that plague the honest coffee professional who has to try and debunk what people think they know about certain coffees. For more information about Kopi Luwak, read these: https://www.facebook.com/168827138418/photos/a.171652533418.120192.168827138418/171652538418/?type=3 http://www.seattletimes.com/nation-world/end-result-600-a-pound-coffee/ For more information about Bulletproof coffee, go here: http://gizmodo.com/bulletproof-coffee-debunking-the-hot-buttered-hype-1681321467
2017-09-0833 minAA Cafe PodcastAA Cafe #103 - Kyle BellThis episode is a departure from the usual coffee-centric banter. Brian interviews documentary filmmaker, Kyle Bell, a Creek Indian who grew up drinking coffee on the rez. Mark grew up in Tulsa, but didn't have any Indian friends until adulthood. Now, surrounded by the Native American people, Tulsa is developing a rich culture. Watch Kyle's films at vimeo.com/rayvisuals. Also in this episode, Brian announces that DoubleShot Coffee Company is moving. They are reconstructing an 1850's barn and creating a new coffee mecca in Tulsa. Stay up to date with construction progress and everything else going...
2017-08-1252 minAA Cafe PodcastAA Cafe #102 - PressureContinuing the path to understand coffee brewing variables, Mark and Brian dig around the issue of pressure. Doctor Michael Royce explains the technical aspects of pressure and describes the importance of pressure in his occupation as an anesthesiologist. Relating that information back to coffee (and various other worldly matter), discussions ensue. Hints are dropped as to some big announcements.
2017-07-0544 minAA Cafe PodcastAA Cafe #101 - FreshnessCo-hosts Brian Franklin and Mark Brown continue their quest to understand each variable in coffee brewing. In this episode, they delve into the mysterious quality of freshness. Fresh-roasted coffee is what Brian built his business on. Dissecting the various nuances of freshness, the conversation takes many turns before defining freshness as it applies to coffee.
2017-06-0936 minAA Cafe PodcastAA Cafe #100It's our special holiday episode. Mark and Brian talk about several new products at the DoubleShot, as well as the three special limited holiday coffees. And then launch into a long list of 10 things that give them contentment. Listen up. And make your own list. Happy holidays.
2016-12-1851 minAA Cafe PodcastAA Cafe #98 - HeatIn our continuing effort to explore each variable in coffee brewing, we delve into the inner-workings of heat. With the addition of Julie Watson, Mark Brown and Brian Franklin chat about various aspects of heat from body heat to coffee roasting. DoubleShot Chef Shelly Womack talks about when to use the convection setting on your oven, and how to find the hot spots. Also on a guest spot, Andrew Robinson shows how the temperature of coffee changes our perception of its aromas. And our featured guest this episode is Adam Myers from BurnCo BBQ.
2016-08-0651 minAA Cafe PodcastAA Cafe #97 - TimeProfessor Jerry McCoy at the University of Tulsa explains time from the physicists point of view. What is time? What is it REALLY? We live our lives by time, measuring our birth, death, seasons, days, weeks... seconds for the bloom of a pourover... steep time of a french press, etc. But what is the fundamental nature of time? What is the fundamental nature of reality? This is deep. We have a new co-host to the AA Cafe Podcast. Mark Brown (argentfork.com) and Brian Franklin (doubleshotcoffee.com) are joined for the first time by Julie Watson (tulsarootsmusic.org...
2016-03-1654 minAA Cafe PodcastAA Cafe #96 - Happy HolidaysHappy Holidays. Mark and Brian get together for a quick podcast to talk about happiness. It was supposed to be a holly jolly podcast, but it ended up talking a lot about the idea of happiness. But we did talk about things that make us happy, and a lot of other people told us about their favorite things as well.
2015-12-2140 min
AA Cafe PodcastAA Cafe #90 - ColoradoMark and Brian both took trips to Colorado in August, both took DoubleShot Coffee and the new DoubleShot Coffee Concentrate. It's adventure and awakening and brewing and tasting life in the mountains. In this 90th episode of AA Café, Mark and Brian discuss the minutiae. Mark Brown, currently of argentfork.com, and Brian Franklin of DoubleShotCoffee.com are your hosts on this summertime vacation podcast. Music in this podcast is by Lyndon Scarfe and Kai Engel. If you listen to the podcast and still can't get enough of the live commentary from the field, and you want to hear...
2014-08-2849 min