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The Profitable Cleaner#200 Lessons Later: What It Takes to Win in Commercial CleaningThis is our 200th episode. And in this solo episode, host James Harper reflects on the 10 most powerful lessons learned from interviewing the top leaders in the janitorial industry. Whether you’ve listened to one episode or all 200, this is the one to revisit if you want clarity, direction, and real wisdom.From faith-driven leadership to knowing your numbers, James breaks down the mindset, habits, and strategies of the most successful cleaning company owners he’s met. This episode is packed with practical takeaways to help you grow your business and your impact.
2025-08-0633 minThe Profitable Cleaner#199 Inside the Sales Process of a $18M Cleaning BusinessThis episode is all about what actually works when it comes to sales in the commercial cleaning industry.Host James Harper just spent a full week on the ground with a $18M cleaning company as they launched a new market - and what he saw changed the game.From how they book walkthroughs to how they do cold walk-ins and follow-up, this episode breaks down a proven playbook that you can start using today—even if you're just getting started.🎙 In This Episode, You’ll Learn:✅ Why “starting fr...
2025-07-3128 minThe Profitable Cleaner#197 How to Scale Faster with Bilingual Virtual Assistants (the Right Way)This week, we’re flipping the script.In this unique episode of The Profitable Cleaner Podcast, James Harper isn’t hosting—he’s the guest. Originally recorded on Dan and Lexi Schindler’s show, The Cleaning Hustle Podcast, we’re bringing you this candid conversation because it’s packed with lessons you need to hear.From the truth about “cheap labor” VAs to how to create a culture of loyalty, performance, and trust across borders—this conversation is a masterclass in building virtual teams the right way.🎙 In This Episode, You’ll Learn:
2025-07-1738 minThe Profitable Cleaner#187 The Exact Tools Winning Cleaning Companies Use to Boost Profits & Scale Smarter🚨 3 WEEK MASTERCLASS SERIES - Part 3: Operational & Sales Software You Need to Know In the final part of our Q2 Masterclass Check-In, James Harper breaks down the tech stack used by high-performing commercial cleaning companies to streamline operations, boost sales, and stay profitable. Whether you're managing a growing your team or looking to improve quality control and client retention, these tools can transform your business.💥 What You’ll Learn in This Episode: ✅ Why Lemlist is our go-to for cold email (plus a LIVE campaign walkthrough!) ✅ How Prosp.ai helps automate LinkedIn prospecting at scale ✅ Why Swep...
2025-05-0140 min
The Science of CoffeeIntroducing: Season 3 of The Science of CoffeeWe’re back with another series of The Science of Coffee—and this time we’re diving even deeper into coffee’s hidden microscopic secrets!
Over the past year, narrative audio producer and coffee professional James Harper has scoured academic journals, ventured deep into coffee farms, and conducted bold tasting experiments.
Now, he’s weaving those discoveries into captivating audio stories that reveal why coffee tastes the way it does—and how we can make it taste even better.
In this new series, you’ll learn about cold brew extract...
2025-01-2702 min
Filter Stories - Coffee DocumentariesIntroducing: Season 3 of The Science of CoffeeWe’re back with another series of The Science of Coffee—and this time we’re diving even deeper into coffee’s hidden microscopic secrets!
Over the past year, narrative audio producer and coffee professional James Harper has scoured academic journals, ventured deep into coffee farms, and conducted bold tasting experiments.
Now, he’s weaving those discoveries into captivating audio stories that reveal why coffee tastes the way it does—and how we can make it taste even better.
In this new series, you’ll learn about cold brew extract...
2025-01-2702 min
The Real Estate Halftime ShowS0207 - The TRUTH About Builder Incentives: Are They Worth It?Welcome back to this weeks episode of The Real Estate Halftime Show! In this episode of the Real Estate Halftime Show, James Harper interviews Jessica Sullivan, a seasoned real estate professional with a unique perspective. Learn insider secrets from her time as a new construction sales expert, including how to navigate builder incentives, negotiate effectively, and avoid common pitfalls. Jessica shares her expert advice on navigating the current market, including the impact of rising interest rates and how to find the best deals. Plus, discover her proven strategies for success in the competitive world of real...
2025-01-1738 minThe Real Estate Halftime ShowS0206 - What to Know About Real Estate in 2025Welcome back to this weeks episode of The Real Estate Halftime Show! This weeks guest is our first return guest, Amanda Bell!Amanda Bell is the Broker/Owner of At Home Realty with over 20 years of experience. She is dedicated to guiding clients through every step of the buying or selling process with expertise and integrity. Amanda prioritizes client satisfaction and strives to achieve the best possible outcomes, whether it's finding the perfect home or securing a top offer.What to expect: - Market Conditions: The real estate...
2025-01-0347 minThe Real Estate Halftime ShowS0205 - Selling Nashville with Jon SextonWelcome back to this weeks episode of The Real Estate Halftime Show! This week on The Real Estate Halftime Show, James Harper welcomes Jon Sexton, a multi-talented entrepreneur, musician, and real estate agent here in Nashville and Middle Tennessee.Jon Sexton is a highly respected real estate agent in the Nashville area, particularly recognized for his work in Williamson County. He's been named "Best Real Estate Agent" in the county and a "Top Real Estate Agent" by both the Nashville Scene and his team, NASHVILLE HOME. As a top-performing agent, Jon is ranked #55...
2024-12-0641 minThe Real Estate Halftime ShowS0204 - What Does It Take To Be A Real Estate Leader?Welcome back to this weeks episode of The Real Estate Halftime Show! This time around, Aaron Dwyer joins us in The Emerald Room. From Nashville police officer to real estate broker, Aaron Dwyer's journey is one of service and success. His unique blend of real-world experience and passion for property has made him a top producer and sought-after mentor. As a leader, Aaron empowers agents to achieve their full potential, fostering a culture of collaboration and community engagement. His commitment to excellence and unwavering dedication to his clients and agents make him a true industry leader...
2024-11-2242 minThe Real Estate Halftime ShowS0203 - From Retail to Real EstateWelcome back to this weeks episode of The Real Estate Halftime Show! This week we are joined by Rachel McEver for a series of videos devoted to her history as a real estate agent in Nashville, some fun games, crazy stories and more! Stay tuned! We have more episodes on the way so be sure to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE and TAP that bell icon to be notified when another podcast goes live. As always, thanks for joining us here at The Real Estate Halftime Show! If you are...
2024-10-1139 minThe Real Estate Halftime ShowS0202 - Real Estate Commission Change - NAR 2024Welcome back to this weeks episode of The Real Estate Halftime Show! This time around we have three guests! Teddy Pins, Shasta Smith and Jen Davis. Listen in as they tell their individual stories of how they found themselves in the real estate business as well as deep dives on the recent NAR settlement, election year interest rates, and more! Who really pays the realtors commissions and is Amazon Free Shipping really a good deal?? Stay tuned! We have more episodes on the way so be sure to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE and TAP that...
2024-09-2751 minThe Real Estate Halftime ShowS0201 - Will Hilarious Listing Videos Help Your Home Sell?Welcome back to Season 2 of The Real Estate Halftime Show! This week"s guest is the one, the only, the mermaid??? Katie Garrison. After starting her career selling cars, Katie eventually decided to chase the thrill of the sell and found her way into an exciting career in real estate. Listen in to hear her story as well see our very own listing video featuring all the usual suspects: slides, pickleball, and bears. Stay tuned!We have more episodes on the way so be sure to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE and TAP that bell icon...
2024-09-1327 minThe Real Estate Halftime Show11 - What New Buyers Should Know About Home Inspections | The Real Estate Halftime ShowThis week's guest is Johnny Harper (no relation) a local home inspector in Middle TN. His background in renovations, construction, electrical, and metalwork brings a level of experience to each home inspection that he performs with J and J Home Inspections. This episode features some of this craziest stories as well as some top tips that new potential buyers must know. Stay tuned!We have more episodes on the way so be sure to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE and TAP that bell icon to be notified when another podcast goes live. As always, thanks for...
2024-07-0323 minThe Real Estate Halftime Show10 - Marshmallows to Mortgages | The Real Estate Halftime Show w/ Michael Church and James HarperThis week's guest is the one and only Michael Dean Church! Originally in manufacturing, Michael has been in the mortgage business for 20 years. During which, he has seen some crazy sh**. Listen in to hear some wacky stories as well as some specific industry knowledge that might just help you purchase a home. We have more episodes on the way so be sure to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE and TAP that bell icon to be notified when another podcast goes live. As always, thanks for joining us here at The Real Estate Halftime Show!
2024-06-0525 minThe Real Estate Halftime Show09 - Difficult Real Estate Puzzles║ The Real Estate Halftime Show w/ Jarrod Curcio and James HarperThis week's guest is an old friend, Jarrod Curcio. Originally interested in Sports Medicine, Jarrod moved to Nashville in 2004 to pursue real estate and has been here ever since. Listen to hear some crazy stories about buyers who took years to lock in their home purchase, discipline and mentorship for realtors. We have more episodes on the way so be sure to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE and TAP that bell icon to be notified when another podcast goes live. As always, thanks for joining us here at The Real Estate Halftime Show! ...
2024-05-2224 minThe Real Estate Halftime Show08 - Building Wealth with Your Home║ The Real Estate Halftime Show w/ Tom Love and James HarperThis weeks guest is none other than Tom Love. CEO, coach, mentor, speaker, and author, Tom leads a group of advisors from around the country teaching them a strategy of how to build wealth, the right way. This week he and James discuss how purchasing a home can lead to wealth and the benefits of reducing your tax bill as opposed to postponing it. Remember, the more you know, the less you owe.Interested in hearing more from Tom, check him out here:https://www.thebreakawayleague.com/homeWe have more...
2024-05-0826 minThe Real Estate Halftime Show07 - All About Contingencies ║ The Real Estate Halftime Show w/ Cameron Tucker and James HarperThis weeks guest in Cameron Rhodes Tucker. Cameron started her real estate journey selling something totally unrelated, air time for local television stations. By going door to door Cameron was able to develop a skillset that made her stand out from other realtors! Sit back, listen and learn as Cameron dives into some of her favorite stories and provides a deep dive on all the contingencies home buyers should be aware of. And as always, if you have thoughts about this episodes or questions for Cameron, please comment them below! As always, thanks for joining us...
2024-04-2420 minThe Real Estate Halftime Show06 - Is the NAR Settlement Overhyped?║ The Real Estate Halftime Show w/ Michael Swift and James HarperTHE NAR SETTLEMENT EPISODE IS FINALLY HERE.This weeks guest is none other than Nashville's local realtor rockstar, Michael Swift. Listen closely as he discusses his rise into the real estate business, as well as all the details about the NAR Settlement. Will it shake up real estate as we know it? Will it provide greater transparency for home buyers? Or is it toothless? Tune in and find out!McDonalds, if you're listening, we do not apologize. We have more episodes on the way so be sure to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE...
2024-04-1036 min
The Science of CoffeeWhat Is Good Science? Part 2: How to think like a scientistIn the last episode, I discovered that rinsing my Chemex filter papers was a waste of time! As a result I’ve managed to claw back over seven days of my life left on earth.
But why stop there?
The coffee industry is full of elaborate ways of brewing and savouring coffee: fancy drippers, cold metal balls, “slurp-able” cupping spoons.
These are very fun, but how many of them actually affect the flavour of our coffee?
I fear elaborate coffee gear is wasting our time and money. They're distracting us from the existent...
2024-04-0855 min
Filter Stories - Coffee DocumentariesWhat Is Good Science? Part 2: How to think like a scientistIn the last episode, I discovered that rinsing my Chemex filter papers was a waste of time! As a result I’ve managed to claw back over seven days of my life left on earth.
But why stop there?
The coffee industry is full of elaborate ways of brewing and savouring coffee: fancy drippers, cold metal balls, “slurp-able” cupping spoons.
These are very fun, but how many of them actually affect the flavour of our coffee?
I fear elaborate coffee gear is wasting our time and money. They're distracting us from the existent...
2024-04-0855 minThe Real Estate Halftime Show05 - Reverse Mortgages Explained ║ The Real Estate Halftime Show w/ Dean Germain and James HarperThis week's guest is Dean Germain, the Dean of Reverse Mortgages. Dean Germain is a mortgage originator with over 17 years of experience in the home finance industry. He has worked all aspects of the mortgage industry as a mortgage originator, account executive, mortgage broker and mortgage banker. Sit back, relax & listen as James and Dean discuss all things Reverse Mortgages. From how they can be used as well as how they have changed and evolved over the years. This episode isn't only for home buyers who are 62+, but also Real Estate Agents! We have more episodes...
2024-03-2723 minThe Real Estate Halftime Show04 - Investing in Short Term Rentals?║ The Real Estate Halftime Show w/ Steve Frye and James HarperThis week's guest is Steve Frye, the AirBnB Guy! Steve has been in Nashville for practically his whole life and has learned a thing or two about how STR and AirBnB can be profitable here in the mid-state. Sit back, relax, and listen to James and Steve as they navigate the maze of investing in Short Term Rentals and AirBnB. We have more episodes on the way so be sure to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE and TAP that bell icon to be notified when another podcast goes live. As always, thanks for joining us here...
2024-03-1324 minThe Real Estate Halftime Show03 - Insane Real Estate Stories! w/ Tony Carletello and James HarperThis weeks guest is an old friend, Tony Carletello. Tony has been in the real estate business for over 20 years, and this point has seen it all! And we mean all! Sit back, relax, and listen as James & Tony dive deep into some the craziest real estate experiences that they have been witness to over their careers. You won't wanna miss this one.We have more episodes on the way so be sure to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE and TAP that bell icon to be notified when another podcast goes live. As always, thanks for...
2024-03-0127 minThe Real Estate Halftime Show02 - Waitressing to Real Estate w/ Angela Brewer and James HarperThis week's guest is the one and only Angela Brewer. Angela began her pursuit of real estate in an interesting way - waitressing! Please sit back and listen as Angela gives all the details about how excellent service can lead to success in real estate. From marketing, customer service, to race cars... Race cars? That's right - and also baked goods, this episode really has it all!As always, thanks for joining us here at The Real Estate Halftime Show! If you are a realtor and would like to be on the show...
2024-02-1624 min
The Profitable Cleaner#128 Trials to Triumphs: Our Unfiltered JourneyJoin us for a BIG moment on The Profitable Cleaner as we come together face-to-face for the first time. Listen in as your hosts, James Harper and Angel Sandoval open up about their backgrounds, the core of their motivations, and the excitement around the upcoming Cleaning Prophet$ event. We're elevating the quality of our content, teaming up with a new podcast producer, and traveling to Arizona quarterly to ensure we bring you the most insightful conversations with industry experts.You'll get an authentic look at the personalities behind The Profitable Cleaner. Discover our core st...
2024-02-0749 minThe Real Estate Halftime Show01 - Small Town Feel with Big Time Results w/ Amanda Bell Williams and James HarperLocal realtor Amanda Bell Williams (Amanda Bell Sells). Listen and learn to Amanda as she documents her rise in the real estate business here in Nashville from leaving her previous career to eventually owning her own brokerage in Ashland City, TN.If you are a realtor and would like to be on the show, please reach out the James directly at: james.harper@fairwaymc.comPlease follow at: @jamesharpergobig @therealestatehalftimeshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-02-0220 minThe Real Estate Halftime Show00 - What is The Real Estate Halftime Show?We are very excited to announce the release of The Real Estate Halftime Show! Join us with the Mortgage Extraordinaire himself, James Harper as we dig deep into the wild world of Nashville Real Estate.If you are a real estate agent and are interested in showcasing your story on the show, you can reach James here: james.harper@fairwaymc.com@jamesharpergobigDon't forget to like us on Instagram at: @therealestatehalftimeshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-02-0201 min
Filter Stories - Coffee DocumentariesIntroducing: Season 2 of The Science of CoffeeWe're back with another series of The Science of Coffee!
Across 10 science stories, narrative audio producer and coffee professional James Harper takes you on a journey into coffee's hidden microscopic secrets.
James has spent the last year traveling to Central America, Greece, Norway, Switzerland and interviewing dozens of the world’s leading coffee scientists. This insights will help you appreciate coffee more deeply and make even better coffee at home.
We'll explore organic coffee growing, delve into the science of roasting, uncover optimal storage and grinding techniques, enhance your tasting skills through sensory science, an...
2024-01-0202 min
The Science of CoffeeIntroducing: Season 2 of The Science of CoffeeWe’re back with another series of The Science of Coffee!
Across 10 science stories, narrative audio producer and coffee professional James Harper takes you on a journey into coffee's hidden microscopic secrets.
James has spent the last year traveling to Central America, Greece, Norway, Switzerland and interviewing dozens of the world’s leading coffee scientists. This insights will help you appreciate coffee more deeply and make even better coffee at home.
We'll explore organic coffee growing, delve into the science of roasting, uncover optimal storage and grinding techniques, enhance your tasting skills through sensory scie...
2024-01-0202 minThe Profitable Cleaner#127 The 2023 Profitable Cleaning Recap: From Past To Future ft. Andrea Garcia, Angel Sandoval, & James HarperListen in as we wrap up the year with a heartfelt year-end recap, filled with the warm and festive spirit of Christmas and New Year. Joining James and Angel in this conversation is the ever-talented Andrea, our brand experience manager, who sheds light on the pivotal role she plays in polishing our podcast. Reflecting on the journey thus far, we express immense gratitude for another successful year and discuss the invaluable lessons learned. Together, we peek into the future, teeming with anticipation for the exciting changes 2024 promises to bring, and invite our listeners to elevate their expectations, promising to...
2023-12-2832 min
Filter Stories - Coffee Documentaries4) Just Friends? America’s love affair with coffeeAmerica is coffee-obsessed. From Central Perk’s red couch being the centre of major plot twists in Friends to the fact the average American drank more than two cups a day.
And the conventional explanation is pretty straightforward: an English colonist introduces coffee to Jamestown in 1607. 150 years later Americans rebel against the British by throwing tea chests into Boston harbour and drinking coffee becomes their patriotic duty. Oh, and of course who won the civil war? The side that had the coffee.
But, actually, the truth is much more surprising, and reveals a much more counter-intuitive st...
2023-05-2944 min
Filter Stories - Coffee Documentaries3) Espresso Lungo: The slow road to Italy’s democratic espresso cultureOne morning back in the ‘80s, Howard Schultz walks out of his Milan hotel, stumbles into an espresso bar, and fundamentally changes coffee history.
He discovered (and then popularises) the iconic, timeless Italian coffee experience: Rich thick coffee, an affordable price and great theatre.
But this Italian ritual is surprisingly young, so young that Howard Schultz was in school while some of it was being developed!
In this third episode of Series Two of A History of Coffee, we show you why for most of Italy’s history, coffee was thin, expensive, dull to watc...
2023-05-1544 min
Filter Stories - Coffee Documentaries2) A Lasting Stain: Haiti, Colonialism and CoffeeHaiti was once the biggest, most profitable coffee growing region in the world.
But today Haiti is one of the world’s poorest nations where you can’t get a bag of Haitian beans delivered to Berlin in a week for love nor money.
In this second episode of Series Two of A History of Coffee, we show you how colonialism and racism dragged Haiti into poverty, and the role of coffee at the centre of it.
Be warned: this episode contains graphic descriptions of violence.
A History of Coffee is a coll...
2023-05-0147 min
A History of Coffee4) Just Friends? America’s love affair with coffeeAmerica is coffee-obsessed. From Central Perk’s red couch being the centre of major plot twists in Friends to the fact the average American drank more than two cups a day.
And the conventional explanation is pretty straightforward: an English colonist introduces coffee to Jamestown in 1607. 150 years later Americans rebel against the British by throwing tea chests into Boston harbour and drinking coffee becomes their patriotic duty. Oh, and of course who won the civil war? The side that had the coffee.
But, actually, the truth is much more surprising, and reveals a much more counter-intuitive st...
2023-04-1744 min
A History of Coffee3) Espresso Lungo: The slow road to Italy’s democratic espresso cultureOne morning back in the ‘80s, Howard Schultz walks out of his Milan hotel, stumbles into an espresso bar, and fundamentally changes coffee history.
He discovered (and then popularises) the iconic, timeless Italian coffee experience: Rich thick coffee, an affordable price and great theatre.
But this Italian ritual is surprisingly young, so young that Howard Schultz was in school while some of it was being developed!
In this third episode of Series Two of A History of Coffee, we show you why for most of Italy’s history, coffee was thin, expensive, dull to watc...
2023-04-1744 min
A History of Coffee2) A Lasting Stain: Haiti, Colonialism and CoffeeHaiti was once the biggest, most profitable coffee growing region in the world.
But today Haiti is one of the world’s poorest nations where you can’t get a bag of Haitian beans delivered to Berlin in a week for love nor money.
In this second episode of Series Two of A History of Coffee, we show you how colonialism and racism dragged Haiti into poverty, and the role of coffee at the centre of it.
Be warned: this episode contains graphic descriptions of violence.
A History of Coffee is a coll...
2023-04-1747 min
Filter Stories - Coffee Documentaries1) It’s Just Coffee? How coffee houses changed the worldA coffee shop is a lot more than just a place to drink coffee. The seats and sofas encourage you to invite a friend, and chat.
And chatting is powerful: ideas that emerge from these caffeine-fuelled conversations give birth to modern finance and even the founding of great artistic and scientific institutions.
Meanwhile, other ideas threaten those in power, and have led to many attempts to ban coffeeshops (and even coffee itself!) these last 500 years.
In the first episode of Series Two of A History of Coffee, we show you how the coffee shop...
2023-04-1745 min
A History of Coffee1) It’s Just Coffee? How coffee houses changed the worldA coffee shop is a lot more than just a place to drink coffee. The seats and sofas encourage you to invite a friend, and chat.
And chatting is powerful: ideas that emerge from these caffeine-fuelled conversations give birth to modern finance and even the founding of great artistic and scientific institutions.
Meanwhile, other ideas threaten those in power, and have led to many attempts to ban coffeeshops (and even coffee itself!) these last 500 years.
In the first episode of Series Two of A History of Coffee, we show you how the coffee shop...
2023-04-1745 min
A History of CoffeeIntroducing: Series Two of A History of CoffeeWe're back with more stories about the tiny psychoactive seed that changed the world and continues to shape our lives today.
In Series Two, we reveal how the invention of the coffee shop revolutionised societies, why colonialism, racism and coffee have kept once prosperous Haiti poor today, how Italy's revered espresso culture was created, and we debunk many myths around America's supposed love affair with coffee.
If we want to make coffee a more equitable industry that’s also kinder to the environment, a place to start is understanding the stories and systems that put the co...
2023-04-0305 min
Filter Stories - Coffee DocumentariesIntroducing: Series Two of A History of CoffeeWe're back with more stories about the tiny psychoactive seed that changed the world and continues to shape our lives today.
In Series Two, we reveal how the invention of the coffee shop revolutionised societies, why colonialism, racism and coffee have kept once prosperous Haiti poor today, how Italy's revered espresso culture was created, and we debunk many myths around America's supposed love affair with coffee.
If we want to make coffee a more equitable industry that’s also kinder to the environment, a place to start is understanding the stories and systems that put the co...
2023-04-0305 min
Adventures In CoffeeWomen’s Underappreciated Role on Coffee FarmsWhen you picture a coffee farmer, who do you have in mind? For many people, it will be Juan Valdez, the symbol of Colombia’s National Federation of Coffee Growers, with his thick moustache, sack of beans and trusty donkey.But women play a crucial role on coffee farms which often gets overlooked. This week, Jools is diving into the responsibilities they take on, some of the struggles they face and how we can hope to overcome them.She will speak to three women about their stories and experiences: Ana María Donneys and Paula De Ros...
2022-11-2930 minAdventures In CoffeeEthiopia's Gift to the WorldIn Ethiopia, the birthplace of Arabica coffee, Ethiopians spend hours roasting and brewing coffee in their living rooms. But, have you ever heard of the Ethiopian coffee ceremony? If not, you are not alone. Get ready, dear listeners, because James is going to take you, Scott, and Jools out of your regular coffee routine to see how coffee can be drunk quite differently. First, we travel to Italy as James roasts coffee beans with his family’s long-time friend and family helper, a lovely Ethiopian woman named Elisa. Then, Jools and Scott ge...
2022-11-1538 min
Filter Stories - Coffee DocumentariesIntroducing: The Science of CoffeeThe Science of Coffee is a journey into coffee's hidden microscopic secrets to help you make even better coffee at home.
Across six episodes, documentary maker and coffee professional James Harper takes you deep into the world of water for coffee, coffee extraction, plant genetics, espresso technology, latte foam and sonic seasoning.
Subscribe to The Science of Coffee here: https://bit.ly/3TdDnHO
The Science of Coffee is a spin-off series from James Harper's documentary podcast Filter Stories.
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Listen to Filter Stories: https...
2022-10-1803 minAdventures In CoffeeOpening a Coffee Shop: Fantasy vs RealityThe exquisite latte art. The warm, smiling baristas. The deep, inviting armchairs… If you’ve ever taken a look around your favourite cafe and thought ‘What a wonderful place to spend a day, maybe I should open somewhere like this’, you’re not alone. But is this fantasyland?With guest co-host Chris Deferio (Keys to the Shop Podcast), we dive into the three key aspects of running a coffee shop, to help you better understand the realities behind the dream. The Money - Chris speaks to Michael Idov, author of the legendary Slate article ‘My Coffeehouse Nightmare’...
2022-10-1834 min
The Science of CoffeeIntroducing: The Science of CoffeeThe Science of Coffee is a journey into coffee's hidden microscopic secrets to help you make even better coffee at home.
Across six episodes, documentary maker and coffee professional James Harper takes you deep into the world of water for coffee, coffee extraction, plant genetics, espresso technology, latte foam and sonic seasoning.
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The Science of Coffee is a spin-off series from James Harper's documentary podcast Filter Stories.
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2022-10-1003 minAdventures In CoffeeBusting Coffee Myths: Round Two!We surveyed you. You asked us for myth-busting (again). So myth-busting you shall get! But, this time, we are not just busting up confusing coffee conundrums; we are introducing a framework (“Ah-Key!”) that will help you bust coffee myths (and all the other misinformation that you will encounter). Now, let’s get to kicking the nuts of those misleading myths.Did you perhaps have too many bevvies last Friday? Did someone offer you coffee to sober you up? If so, you may have indulged in a myth! Jools brings back friend-of-the-show research scientist and profes...
2022-09-0636 minAdventures In CoffeeThe Lie of Direct TradeHave you ever noticed your daily caffeine fix tastes that little bit sweeter when you know the coffee has been ethically sourced?The term “direct trade” has cropped up all over the place in specialty coffee in recent years and, on the face of it, would seem to imply just that.But what does “direct trade” actually mean? And has anyone — let alone coffee farmers — really benefited from it?In the final episode of series 3, James takes Scott and Jools on a journey into how coffee actually gets traded. Chad Trewick from the Specialt...
2022-07-1239 minAdventures In CoffeeCoffee’s Cutting Edge: Innovations at OriginOnce upon a time, the simple pleasures of a homemade cup of coffee would have been limited to those in Ethiopia's cool, wet mountain forest regions. Today, a multi-billion dollar global industry means we can sip on an espresso virtually anywhere in the world. But what about coffee's future? Scott, Jools and James embark on a mission into the unknown to each reveal an element of the magical and evolving world of coffee growing. The team (or most of them…) savour a specially brewed coffee alongside each story, all prepared on the Siemens EQ700 fully automatic espresso machine.
2022-06-2831 min
A History of CoffeeBONUS: Coffee’s Ticking Time BombWe have an exciting announcement....AND, a story about Sri Lanka and coffee history we think you're really going to like.
Sri Lankan coffee has delicious notes of chocolate and caramel. But it’s basically impossible to find, and we’re going to bet you’ve never drank it.
But that's really odd, because Sri Lanka has the perfect climate to grow coffee, and was once one of the biggest coffee growing countries in the world.
But Sri Lanka was the victim of an ecological ticking time bomb. And this bomb is still ticking, and is...
2022-05-3145 minAdventures In CoffeeHelp! What is caffeine doing to me?It’s every coffee drinker’s worst nightmare. You’ve rushed to that important morning meeting, but everything’s feeling a little hazy. You’re struggling to concentrate, and a nagging headache starts to creep in before you know it.Then it hits you — you haven’t had your daily caffeine fix!So what is it about this mysterious substance that can derail your whole day if you don’t have it? In a bid to find out, James conducts a cruel experiment with Scott and Jools, depriving them of coffee for 24 hours.Producer man James bother...
2022-04-2644 minAdventures In CoffeeBusting Coffee MythsDear Listener... We asked what YOU wanted to hear when we returned, and we LISTENED... so we're kicking off Series Three by busting some coffee myths! The coffee world is absolutely filled with fables! Although we couldn't smash them all, the triple-threat of Scott, Jools and James take on the top three myths and separate the bean from the chaff to bring you the truth! Is the fridge the best place to store your coffee? Jools gets on the line to Samo Smrke - an actual Coffee Scientist - to find out if that's fact or...
2022-02-2332 min
Filter Stories - Coffee DocumentariesCoffee’s Ticking Time BombSri Lankan coffee has delicious notes of chocolate and caramel. But it’s basically impossible to find, and we’re going to bet you’ve never drank it.
But that's really odd, because Sri Lanka has the perfect climate to grow coffee, and was once one of the biggest coffee growing countries in the world.
But Sri Lanka was the victim of an ecological ticking time bomb. And this bomb is still ticking, and is going to explode again.
In this special episode of Adventures in Coffee, producer James Harper takes co-hosts Scott and Jools...
2022-02-1544 minAdventures In CoffeeCoffee's Ticking Time BombSri Lankan coffee has delicious notes of chocolate and caramel. But it’s basically impossible to find, and we’re going to bet you’ve never drank it. But why is Sri Lankan coffee so hard to find? It shouldn’t be because Sri Lanka has the perfect climate to grow coffee, and was once one of the biggest coffee growing countries in the world. But Sri Lanka was the victim of an ecological ticking time bomb. And this bomb is still ticking, and is going to explode again. Producer man James takes Scott and Jool...
2022-02-0742 minAdventures In CoffeeScott's Secrets to Finding a Great Coffee ShopEvery high street now has at least five great looking coffee shops. But chances are only one or two actually make a truly great coffee. But how are you supposed to know which without trying them all out first?In this episode Scott, Jools and James are quite literally putting in the work to help you understand how to identify a good coffee shop, and hack your way to café nirvana! Self-crowned King of Caffeine Scott has what he believes is the ultimate hit-list of what to look for when trying out a new place for t...
2021-11-2331 minAdventures In CoffeeCoffee Pods: The Espresso Killer?Pods promise the seductive smoothness of an espresso, just minus the faff! But is this for real? And should you buy a pod machine for your relatives this Christmas?We look at the case for pods from every possible angle. We cut them up, time them, try to recycle them and taste them!Jools is open to the idea of pods, but can she convince Scott, the planet’s biggest pod-hater, that pods might actually have a place in our kitchens?To help settle the bickering, James speaks to Nathan McCarley-O'Neill (Assistant Food and Be...
2021-11-0943 minAdventures In CoffeeLatte Art: A Beginner's GuidePrepare to make milk magic in your kitchen ... we're taking you on a journey towards becoming a latte art pro at home!The best bit? You won't need loads of fancy equipment to achieve this - the tools you have in your kitchen right now will get you there... even a bottle of dishwashing detergent is your friend on this one!First, Jools hops on the line with ‘friendly internet barista’ and coffee social media megastar Morgan Eckroth (aka @Morgandrinkscoffee) to get the lowdown on how to froth your milk to microfoam perfection. Then, Scot...
2021-09-1431 minAdventures In CoffeeThe Secret to Tasting CoffeeCoffee tastes like coffee. ...or does it?Scott, our resident “flavour-naut”, takes us on a journey into the world of coffee flavours and where they come from.How can we actually 'taste' coffee? And what does it mean if you’re not getting the flavour of strawberry that is written on your coffee bag?Scott starts off by calling up his very own dad - Ian “coffee-tastes-like-coffee” Bentley - and tries to convince him that coffee doesn’t just taste like coffee using a special trick.We then hop on the line wit...
2021-09-0139 minAdventures In CoffeeHome espresso - The God Shot in your kitchenIt’s time for the Adventures in your Kitchen mini-series!This first installment aims to help YOU make better coffee at home by asking: should you splash the cash on an espresso machine? Jools decides she wants that amazing coffee-shop espresso at home, and Scott, our seasoned espresso veteran (and dork), guides Jools on her journey. How much money should you set aside for your new favourite toy? Do you really need three-phase power? What on earth is the “God Shot”… and how long will it take you to achieve it?! We’ll be offe...
2021-08-1728 minAdventures In CoffeeIs my coffee killing me?!We're back, and our series two opener asks a very bold question: is my coffee killing me?!For personal reasons (discussed in this episode*), Jools has longed to find an answer to this. She takes Scott on a journey which ventures deep into the science, history and psychology of coffee consumption. We get the basics on the science by speaking with Dr Charlotte Mills, Lecturer in Nutritional Sciences at the University of Reading. But, it opens up a bigger question: why does coffee get so much hate?We hop on the line with Professor...
2021-08-0340 min
A History of CoffeeBONUS: Decolonising Coffee HistoryEach sip of coffee we drink is steeped in dark colonial past.
The reason we can enjoy it every morning is because it's relatively cheap, and many people suffered under European colonisers to create systems that produced this cheap coffee.
But unfortunately, that's just the beginning. Colonialism has stripped enslaved and indigenous people of their language, pushed their descendants into work that a modern European would never do, and created racial ideologies that persist and harm people of colour to this day.
In this bonus episode of A History of Coffee, documentary maker James...
2021-06-2248 min
Filter Stories - Coffee DocumentariesCoffee Cycle SaturdaysToday I'm sharing the story of a coffee drinker, Jools Walker, and how coffee helped her complete an inner journey.
Listen to more episodes from Adventures in Coffee here: https://bit.ly/300V4jS
Read Jool's book, Back In The Frame: https://amzn.to/2NTbb0r
Piano music written and performed by James Harper.
2021-05-2724 min
Filter Stories - Coffee Documentaries6) The Future of Coffee?Do you grind your beans fresh before brewing your coffee? If so, you are helping overturn a race-to–the-bottom with deep roots in colonial extraction that today is leaving millions of coffee farmers impoverished.
Or, at least, that’s what many specialty coffee companies would like you to believe. The truth is a lot less rosy.
In this final episode of A History of Coffee, Jonathan and James explore where the specialty coffee movement came from, whether it will succeed in arresting coffee’s race-to-the-bottom, and look into the future to understand what might be the future...
2021-05-1347 min
Filter Stories - Coffee Documentaries5) Desperately Seeking SustainabilityWhen was the last time you bought a coffee that was Fairtrade certified?
Certifications make it easy for consumers to put their ethics into practice. But, hidden beneath the glossy sticker is a maze of complications and paradoxical outcomes.
In this fifth episode of A History of Coffee, Jonathan and James explore where coffee certifications came from, how they tried to stop coffee’s devastating race to the bottom and assess whether they succeeded.
A History of Coffee is a collaboration between James Harper of the Filter Stories - Coffee Documentaries podcast and Jonathan Mo...
2021-04-2737 min
A History of Coffee5) Desperately Seeking SustainabilityWhen was the last time you bought a coffee that was Fairtrade certified?
Certifications make it easy for consumers to put their ethics into practice. But, hidden beneath the glossy sticker is a maze of complications and paradoxical outcomes.
In this fifth episode of A History of Coffee, Jonathan and James explore where coffee certifications came from, how they tried to stop coffee’s devastating race to the bottom and assess whether they succeeded.
A History of Coffee is a collaboration between James Harper of the Filter Stories - Coffee Documentaries podcast and Jonathan Mo...
2021-04-2337 min
Filter Stories - Coffee Documentaries4) A Dark Bitter PowderHow do you drink your instant coffee? If you’re like most of the world, you fill your mug with milk and sugar to sweeten the taste.
By adding milk and sugar to your instant, you helped bring new growers - and consumers - into coffee, but arguably contributed to a crisis that left hundreds of thousands of people malnourished.
In this fourth episode of A History of Coffee, Jonathan and James explore how the popularity of instant coffee dramatically alters the balance of power amongst coffee growing countries. Coffee as a global commodity takes on a...
2021-04-1336 min
Filter Stories - Coffee Documentaries3) Coffee Catches FireA hundred years ago one Brazilian man owned so many coffee trees he could fill every inch of a European country with them.
But why does Brazil grow so much? And who is drinking these lakes of caffeine?
In this third episode of A History of Coffee, Jonathan and James explore how industrialisation dramatically and permanently strips away Brazil’s forests, and why coffee becomes a part of the American dream.
A History of Coffee is a collaboration between James Harper of the Filter Stories - Coffee Documentaries podcast and Jonathan Morris, Professor of Hi...
2021-03-3040 min
Filter Stories - Coffee Documentaries2) Slavery, Suffering and Affordable LuxuryWhy do we get upset when we’re charged $36 for an ordinary cappuccino?
The answer flies us to the Caribbean where white Europeans make black Africans suffer.
In this second episode of A History of Coffee, we uncover how colonialism squeezes the price of coffee, and how that changes European culture forever.
Future episodes are already out on the ‘A History of Coffee’ podcast channel! http://bit.ly/2NArChO
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A History of Coffee is a collaboration between James Harper of the Filter...
2021-03-1642 min
A History of Coffee4) A Dark Bitter PowderHow do you drink your instant coffee? If you’re like most of the world, you fill your mug with milk and sugar to sweeten the taste.
By adding milk and sugar to your instant, you helped bring new growers - and consumers - into coffee, but arguably contributed to a crisis that left hundreds of thousands of people malnourished.
In this fourth episode of A History of Coffee, Jonathan and James explore how the popularity of instant coffee dramatically alters the balance of power amongst coffee growing countries. Coffee as a global commodity takes on a...
2021-03-1136 min
A History of Coffee3) Coffee Catches FireA hundred years ago one Brazilian man owned so many coffee trees he could fill every inch of a European country with them.
But why does Brazil grow so much? And who is drinking these lakes of caffeine?
In this third episode of A History of Coffee, Jonathan and James explore how industrialisation dramatically and permanently strips away Brazil’s forests, and why coffee becomes a part of the American dream.
A History of Coffee is a collaboration between James Harper of the Filter Stories - Coffee Documentaries podcast and Jonathan Morris, Professor of Hi...
2021-03-0240 min
Filter Stories - Coffee Documentaries1) A Five Gun Salute to the Origins of CoffeeHere’s a surprising fact: coffee was only invented around the time Michelangelo was chiselling his statue of David.
Why did it take so long for humans to invent the cup of coffee?
In this first episode of A History of Coffee, Jonathan and James unpack how humans figured out that delicious flavours were contained in the roasted seeds of a coffee tree’s cherries.
The answer has nothing to do with dancing goats...but, in some ways, it has everything to do with a shepherd in the forests of Ethiopia.
Future epis...
2021-03-0239 min
Filter Stories - Coffee DocumentariesIntroducing: A History of CoffeeA History of Coffee is the story of how a tiny psychoactive seed changed the world and shapes our lives today.
Across six episodes, documentary maker James Harper and professional historian Jonathan Morris narrate how humans race coffee across oceans to keep up with demand for this addictive drink.
Coffee creates enormous fortunes for some, and misery for others. Sometimes the environment benefits, but more often it is plundered.
If we want to make coffee a more equitable industry that’s also kinder to the environment, a place to start is understanding the stories an...
2021-02-1804 min
A History of Coffee2) Slavery, Suffering and Affordable LuxuryWhy do we get upset when we’re charged €36 for an ordinary cappuccino?
The answer flies us to the Caribbean where white Europeans make black Africans suffer.
In this second episode of A History of Coffee, we uncover how colonialism squeezes the price of coffee, and how that changes European culture forever.
A History of Coffee is a collaboration between James Harper of the Filter Stories - Coffee Documentaries podcast and Jonathan Morris, Professor of History and author of ‘Coffee: A Global History’.
Stay tuned for the upcoming Instagram live session where we unpac...
2021-02-1742 min
A History of Coffee1) A Five Gun Salute to the Origins of CoffeeHere’s a surprising fact: coffee was only invented around the time Michelangelo was chiselling his statue of David.
Why did it take so long for humans to invent the cup of coffee?
In this first episode of A History of Coffee, Jonathan and James unpack how humans figured out that delicious flavours were contained in the roasted seeds of a coffee tree’s cherries.
The answer has nothing to do with dancing goats...but, in some ways, it has everything to do with a shepherd in the forests of Ethiopia.
Press Subs...
2021-02-1739 min
A History of CoffeeIntroducing: A History of CoffeeA History of Coffee is the story of how a tiny psychoactive seed changed the world and shapes our lives today.
Across six episodes, documentary maker James Harper and professional historian Jonathan Morris narrate how humans race coffee across oceans to keep up with demand for this addictive drink.
Coffee creates enormous fortunes for some, and misery for others. Sometimes the environment benefits, but more often it is plundered.
If we want to make coffee a more equitable industry that’s also kinder to the environment, a place to start is understanding the stories an...
2021-02-1504 minAdventures In CoffeeIntroducing Adventures In CoffeeAdventures in Coffee is a narrative podcast that dives deep into your morning brew. We ask a question about your morning coffee and then journey around the world to pour lovingly blended episodes into your ears. Adventures in Coffee is a collaboration between Scott Bentley, founder of award-winning magazine Caffeine, Jools Walker, best selling cycling author, and James Harper, creator of critically acclaimed documentary podcast Filter Stories. Thanks to our sponsors Oatly and iFinca for making this podcast possible.
2021-01-1102 min
Go Big or Go Home with James HarperYour Health is Your Wealth: Jason SantiagoJames Harper sits down with Jason Santiago, owner of FitRev in Hendersonville, TN, a private coaching and training facility. Jason's motto is "Health is your Wealth". He has been in business since 2018 and started from just an idea.
Jason joined the Army in 1999 and has serviced 3 combat deployements to Iraq and Afghanistan from 1999-2012. He was most notably one of the first Blackhawk pilots to fly President Barack Obama in 2008.
Now Jason tells his story to the community by supporting everyone to get to a healthier mental and physical state.
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2020-07-1545 minGo Big or Go Home with James HarperBeing Uncomfortable is a Good Thing: Dave ZittingJames Harper sits down with Dave Zitting. Dave Zitting is an entrepreneur and was the founder and former CEO of Primary Residential Mortgage, Inc. - a multi-billion dollar mortgage origination company based out of Salt Lake City, Utah. Dave is recently pursuing his newest company called IntroLend, a digital mortgage origination app that helps real estate agents assist customers with the best mortgage options available to them.
Dave encourages being a "Doer" and going after your interests. There are an endless amount of opportunity to those who seek it!
2020-07-0151 min
Filter Stories - Coffee DocumentariesA Girl on a Coffee FarmSofía is a teenager living on a coffee farm and was going to school five days a week. But a year later, she’s studying only on Saturdays.
This might sound trivial, but I’m going to take you on a journey to show you why this undermines an industry worth over $30 Billion.
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Buy your next coffee from a marginalized farmer: http://www.marginalizedfarmers.org/
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2020-05-2440 min
Filter Stories - Coffee DocumentariesBe careful what you dream (it may come true)You’ve just achieved a life goal. Now what? Dream bigger? Quit while you’re ahead?
When Federico Bolaños fulfills his dream of helping a young Salvadoran win one of the hardest championships in coffee, he wants to aim higher.
But his business partners tell him he risks losing their business.
What Federico does next will change his life and El Salvador in ways he wants, and in ways he doesn’t.
At the end of it all, I ask him: did you make the right choice?
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Buy your next coffee from a m...
2020-03-2623 min
Filter Stories - Coffee DocumentariesWhy El Salvador isn’t bringing back coffeeEl Salvador used to grow a quarter of the world’s coffees. Today, it’s barely more than a rounding error. As coffee production fell, illegal migration to America grew.
But there are many Salvadorans who want to grow coffee again and give Trump fewer reasons to build a wall. What’s holding them back?
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2020-01-2816 min
Filter Stories - Coffee DocumentariesIs your coffee building Trump’s wall? Part 5: How can we support marginalised coffee producers?You buying a coffee from El Salvador and Trump building a border wall have nothing in common.
Or do they?
Over five episodes, we explore a story of El Salvador. We confront massacres, wide inequalities and the specialty coffee you drink today.
Buried deep in this story is a group of people our coffee dollars are neglecting across the world.
Part 5 explores how we can direct our coffee dollars towards historically marginalised farmers across the world.
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2019-12-0423 min
Filter Stories - Coffee DocumentariesIs your coffee building Trump’s Wall? Part 4: The Rich and the MarginalisedYou buying a coffee from El Salvador and Trump building a border wall have nothing in common.
Or do they?
Over five episodes, we explore a story of El Salvador. We confront massacres, wide inequality and the specialty coffee you drink today.
Buried deep in this story is a group of people our coffee dollars are neglecting across the world.
Part 4 asks whether we are denying economic opportunities to the same people our parents and grandparents did?
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2019-11-2622 min
Filter Stories - Coffee DocumentariesIs your coffee building Trump’s wall? Part 3: Requiem for a Coffee RepublicYou buying a coffee from El Salvador and Trump building a border wall have nothing in common.
Or do they?
Over five episodes, we explore a story of El Salvador. We confront massacres, wide inequality and the specialty coffee you drink today.
Buried deep in this story is a group of people our coffee dollars are neglecting across the world.
In Part 3, we discover what it takes to almost kill coffee completely.
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Listen to the Coffee Podcast’s series on the history of the coffee price: https://thecoffeepodcast.com/2019/09/30/e137-pers...
2019-11-2025 min
Filter Stories - Coffee DocumentariesIs your coffee building Trump’s wall? Part 2: El SavageYou buying a coffee from El Salvador and Trump building a border wall have nothing in common.
Or do they?
Over five episodes, we explore a story of El Salvador. We confront massacres, wide inequality and the specialty coffee you drink today.
Buried deep in this story is a group of people our coffee dollars are neglecting across the world.
In Part 2, we reveal why our economist nicknames his own country "El Savage.”
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2019-11-1224 min
Filter Stories - Coffee DocumentariesIs your coffee building Trump’s wall? Part 1: A tale of two El SalvadorsYou buying a coffee from El Salvador and Trump building a border wall have nothing in common.
Or do they?
Over five episodes, we explore stories of El Salvador. We confront massacres, wide inequalities and the specialty coffee you drink today.
Buried deep in this story is a group of people our coffee dollars are neglecting across the world. People who decide to migrate north.
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2019-11-0727 min
Filter Stories - Coffee DocumentariesBig and Small in El Salvador: Part 3We meet a man who came from humble beginnings who has achieved what Armando and Maria have only ever dreamed about.
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Taste Maria’s coffee and support Filter Stories by joining the Indiegogo crowdfund here: https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/filter-stories-who-grew-your-morning-coffee#/
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Piano music composed and...
2019-09-1718 min
Filter Stories - Coffee DocumentariesBig and Small in El Salvador: Part 2Imagine you’re a coffee buyer on a mission to buy Salvadoran coffee. We visit Armando and Maria’s farms. Which farm would you choose to buy from?
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Piano music composed and performed by James Harper
2019-08-2027 min
Filter Stories - Coffee DocumentariesBig and Small in El Salvador: Part 120 years ago specialty coffee patted itself on the back for saving coffee farmers, both big and small, from the misery of low coffee prices.
But what's it like for a small coffee farmer getting into this specialty coffee club today?
We dive into El Salvador’s Cup of Excellence to contrast the experience of two producers.
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2019-08-0627 min
Filter Stories - Coffee DocumentariesUnseen Bean: Part 2Gerry's cafe failed.
We investigate why by putting ourselves in Gerry's shoes and experiencing the coffee world as a blind man.
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Gerry’s roastery: http://www.theunseenbean.com/
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Piano music composed and performed by James Harper
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2019-07-0221 min
Filter Stories - Coffee DocumentariesUnseen Bean: Part 1Gerry has a disability that keeps 2 in 3 adults out of full time work.
But Gerry demolishes expectations over and over again.
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Gerry’s roastery: http://www.theunseenbean.com/
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Piano music composed and performed by James Harper
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More episode information here: http://www.medium.com/@FilterStories
Sound mixing: Dom Edgley / http://www.domedg...
2019-06-1822 min
Filter Stories - Coffee DocumentariesVenezuelaWhat do you do when you want to buy a cafe but your country is collapsing around you?
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Sound mixing: Dom Edgl...
2019-05-1422 min
Filter Stories - Coffee DocumentariesStatelessMikhail is a specialty coffee barista. But he’s stuck on an island in the middle of the Pacific Ocean.
He doesn’t want to be there and he’s trying to get off. But he can’t. There are boats and planes, but none will let him on.
Mikhail is a victim of an invisible curse that affects up to tens of thousands of people who work in coffee.
There is a good chance you’ve drank a coffee that was grown, picked or brewed by a stateless person.
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2019-04-1231 min
Filter Stories - Coffee DocumentariesSofíaWhat were your dreams at 16? Sofía lives on a remote coffee farm in Nicaragua and hers is to be a great english translator.
But Sofía needs school and a lot of luck. Every morning in her blue and white school uniform she walks for an hour to school. The road is deserted and her family knows she may be attacked. And then she walks home.
Each coffee we drink holds the hopes of Sofía living a life off this farm. Or is that just wishful thinking?
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2019-03-1030 min
Filter Stories - Coffee DocumentariesAquiaresIn Central America, you can’t tell the story of coffee without mentioning war.
This is Alfonso. He's hugged Fidel Castro and President Reagan chartered a private plane so he could attend a photoshoot at the White House.
In the 1980s, Alfonso almost gets murdered three times for trying to bring democracy to Nicaragua.
And all the while, his sanctuary, the coffee farm “Aquiares", begins collapsing too.
This story reveals the blood and tears that could fill your morning cup of coffee.
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2019-02-1237 min
Filter Stories - Coffee DocumentariesTito, the Panamanian rebelTito lives on a mountain in Panama, is a rebel and doesn’t listen to anyone.
Which is why he makes a terrible decision: he buys a coffee farm instead of getting an education. Tito is now stuck, chained to a system that will keep him poor.
But Tito doesn’t give up without a fight. He will spend the next 30 years trying to prove he hasn't made the worst decision of his life.
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2019-01-0830 min
Filter Stories - Coffee DocumentariesAmishRaymond's family want him to spend his life using a horse instead of a car, to live off the grid and have little contact with the outside world.
But young Raymond is curious and explores the outside world. His father reacts by moving the family into an even more isolated community.
Fast-forward 20 years and Raymond is pulling espressos in Melbourne.
How did Raymond escape? And how did he end up as a barista in Melbourne?
Trigger warning: this episode contains references to sexual abuse.
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2018-10-0237 min
Filter Stories - Coffee DocumentariesBerries and LemonMartin is the best barista in Kenya and has a dream to open a cafe. Except, he can't. Kenyans don't drink coffee.
But he has a plan: he’s going to win the World Barista Championships to change coffee drinking culture in Kenya forever.
But, he's all alone and up against the richest barista teams in the world. Can he do it?
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2018-09-1827 min
Filter Stories - Coffee DocumentariesFireflyMurray is one of Ecuador's most famous coffee farmers. But there's a problem: he's only earning $2 profit from 250 espressos. How does he survive?
While he struggles, his farm is splashed across Instagram and roasters say they have his interests at heart.
This is the real story behind the glossy Instagram posts. The reality might change how you look at your next cup of coffee.
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2018-09-0431 min
Filter Stories - Coffee DocumentariesAshevilleSarah has just landed her dream job working as a barista for the best cafe in North Carolina.
Her cafe will soon be featured in the New York Times and grab international attention.
But it has nothing to do with the coffee.
Rather, Sarah's bosses will hurt many women in her community.
This is the real story about misogyny damaging the life of a young woman, her struggle to regain control and bring her community back together.
This is the first ever episode of Filter Stories, the untold stories hidden...
2018-08-1628 min