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Coffee 101Season 2 Finale and Look AheadIn this episode, which is the final one of season 2 which took you from shelf to sip, Kenneth provides you with a taste of what is to come for season 3. Episodes that he plans to fill with great conversations with interesting people and businesses from across the world. KEY TAKEAWAYS Season 3 is going to be even more exciting than season 2 was. If you have some spare time over the holiday season, treat yourself to some of season 1´s “seed to shelf” episodes. The link to the 1st episode is below. BEST MOMENTS...2023-12-2004 min
Coffee 101Tea Basics - Pu-er, Oolong, BlackIn this episode, Kenneth once again sits down with Jeff Champeau who is the President of Rishi Tea and Botanicals to continue their tea basics discussion. This time they are talking about Pu-er, Oolong, and Black tea. They also go into details on English Breakfast, Earl Grey, and Chai. Jeff explains tea processing, brewing, taste profiles, and caffeine content. KEY TAKEAWAYS There are two types of Pu-er. Pu-er stimulates digestion. The ripe version is pro-biotic. Sun-drying reactivates the enzymes in Pu-er. Oolong tea comes in a wide range of oxidation levels, so is available i...2023-12-141h 08
Coffee 101Tea - Green, White, MatchaIn this episode, Kenneth once again sits down with Jeff Champeau / President of Rishi Tea, and Botanicals. Today they discuss Green, White and Matcha teas. Jeff explains the differences and how to prepare each one like an expert. He also explains more about how tea is grown and harvested. KEY TAKEAWAYS What part of the plant is harvested and when depends on the type of tea being made. Tea is harvested on sunny days. Harvesting is a dance between the tea masters, the pickers, and Mother Nature. The way green tea is processed changes the flavor...2023-12-0844 min
Coffee 101Tea 101 - Background and BasicsIn this episode, Kenneth switches things up to sit down with Jeff Champeau, the President of Rishi Tea and Botanicals to talk tea. This is the first of several episodes on the subject. Jeff explains the difference between true teas, spices, botanicals, and herbs and covers cultivars. He also provides insight into the history of tea and how it went from being a food to being enjoyed as a drink. KEY TAKEAWAYS Initially, tea was added to soups and stews. Tea leaves can be fermented. In some countries, they are lacto-fermented. True tea comes in...2023-11-2948 min
Coffee 101Paragon Coffee and Espresso with Sasa SesticIn this episode, Kenneth sits down with the 2015 World Barista Champion Sasa Sestic to talk about his innovative Paragon brewer. He explains what inspired him to develop this brewing method and why it makes coffee taste better. KEY TAKEAWAYS Most of what we taste is related to what we smell. The more aromas there are, the more complex the taste is. It is possible to enhance certain aroma compounds so that the coffee tastes different. The hotter you brew the more aromas you access, but the more of it evaporates in the steam. Paragon captures these...2023-11-2241 min
Coffee 101Single Serve Coffee Is Here To StayIn this episode, Kenneth sits down with Mark Modenbach who is the VP of manufacturing at Pod Pack. Pod Pack is a leading co-producer of single-serve coffee and tea pods. Mark provides an insider view on what the single-serve coffee market looks like, where it is likely to go in the future and explains how roasters can enter this market. KEY TAKEAWAYS People are prepared to pay for convenience. Espresso pods are becoming increasingly popular. The roaster is in total control when they ask Pod Pack to make a single-serve version of their product. Fully recyclable p...2023-11-1535 min
Coffee 101A Moka Pot MasterclassIn this episode, Kenneth sits down with Josh Walhain from Alternative Brewing out of Australia .They sell all things coffee and ship worldwide. Today, Josh and Kenneth discuss the iconic moka pot and how to get the best coffee out of one. They also take a look at the Bellman Espresso Steamer, which acts a bit like a Moka Pot but also has a pressure gauge and a full milk steamer. KEY TAKEAWAYS The water heats up below the grounds and pressure from the steam pushes water through the coffee. Moka Pot coffee is s...2023-11-0847 min
Coffee 101Siphon Pot - the Sexiest Coffee You’ll Ever MakeIn this episode, Kenneth & J Rene’ Martinez of J Rene Coffee Roasters discuss one of the sexiest pieces of coffee kit – the siphon pot. Kenneth and Katie start the episode by answering some of their listeners' questions before discussing why siphon pots are growing in popularity and how to get the most out of using one. KEY TAKEAWAYS Coffee is a social beverage. The more you enhance the coffee making process, the more you improve the experience. Siphon pots are great for this. The Siphon pot has the ability to extract more subtle flavors. You do not...2023-10-251h 06
Coffee 101Percolator Coffee - Can it Be Good?In this episode, Kenneth once again sits down with, Jay Reed, the co-host of the Vittles and Vitals and Guys of a Certain Age podcasts. Today, they are talking about percolator coffee. Kenneth and Jay share the fascinating history of this way of making coffee, as well as explaining how to easily make a great cup of coffee using a percolator. KEY TAKEAWAYS Percolator coffee gets a bad rap….which it definitely does not deserve. Use boiling water and a coarser grind to reduce the risk of over extraction. Timing is important, experiment to fi...2023-10-1841 min
Coffee 101Cowboy Coffee - How to Do It The Right WayIn this episode, Kenneth is once again joined by the very popular Stefan Tribble to talk about making cowboy coffee. If you want to know how to enjoy the perfect coffee even when camping, this light-hearted, funny but very informative episode is definitely for you. KEY TAKEAWAYS Traditional cowboy coffee is water and ground coffee made in a pot, without a filter. It is better to get the water up to temperature and bring it off the boil before adding the coffee. Letting it steep too long is a common error, it ends up over-extracted. A...2023-10-1128 min
Coffee 101Top 10 Things That Make a Great Cup of Coffee - Part 2In this episode, part 2 of Kenneth´s series that looks at the top 10 things that contribute to making a great cup of coffee, he shares the 5 most important factors. If you want to know how to make the best coffee for you, your family or customers, this episode is essential listening. KEY TAKEAWAYS The roast is vital. Start by trying those produced by competition-winning roasters. Grind your own. In the episode, Kenneth shares the science behind this. The processing method makes a big difference. Varieties, varietals, and cultivars all play a big role in taste. Kenneth e...2023-10-0417 min
Coffee 101Top 10 Things That Make A Great Cup of Coffee - Part 1In this episode, Kenneth takes a look at the top 10 things that contribute to making a great cup of coffee. This is the first of the two-part series in which Kenneth shares items 10 to 6, for the next episode it will be 5 to 1 that he covers. KEY TAKEAWAYS Temperature has a significant impact on how much flavor you extract, which is why it is on Kenneth´s list. Grind size is especially important when you are doing a pour-over. Scales are much better than a scoop. When it comes to ratios, it is never a good idea t...2023-09-2715 min
Coffee 101Frozen Coffee ConcentrateIn this episode, Kenneth once again sits down to speak with his very popular guest Stefan Tribble. This time it is the pros and cons of frozen coffee concentrate that they are here to discuss - including sharing the results of the experiments that they have recently carried out using Comeeter´s frozen coffee concentrate, which at the time of recording was the only large company offering this product across the US. KEY TAKEAWAYS Comeeter buys coffee from carefully chosen roasters, brew it, concentrate it, then flash freeze it. Because the coffee is a capsule when it...2023-09-2031 min
Coffee 101Steeped Coffee With Josh WilburIn this episode, Kenneth sits down with Josh Wilbur of Steeped Coffee to discuss using a single-serving coffee bag and boiled water to make a great-tasting cup. Josh explains what inspired him to create this incredibly easy, convenient, and consistent way of brewing. Josh and Kenneth also discuss the ethos behind Steeped Coffee and their work to support growers, roasters, and others working in the industry as well as the environment. KEY TAKEAWAYS The coffee bags Steeped Coffee sells look very similar to a tea bag. They make it possible to brew great-tasting...2023-09-1355 min
Coffee 101The Reality of Instant Coffee With Stefan TribbleKenneth is once again joined by Stefan Tribble to discuss instant coffee. A drink that many coffee fans and connoisseurs dismiss as tasting awful. In reality, instant coffee has come a long way, it can taste quite good, provided you choose the brand carefully and make it in the right way. All of which Kenneth and Stefan cover in this episode, as well as sharing details of its history. KEY TAKEAWAYS Instant coffee has gotten a bad rap, but it can be good. Instant coffee is made as normal using beans, the water is then removed...2023-09-0633 min
Coffee 101K cups - Everything You Need To KnowIn this episode, Kenneth sits down with one of his good coffee friends, Jay Reed, the co-host of the Vittles and Vitals and Guys of a Certain Age podcasts. Jay is also a pharmacist and the owner of the 'Eats One Ate' blog - eatsoneate.com. Today, they are taking an in-depth look at K-cups. Most days, Jay uses his Keurig or Nespresso, both of which he has at home, so he is in a good position to talk about this way of making coffee. They cover how K cups were developed, sustainability, how to use coffee...2023-08-1653 min
Coffee 101The Clever Dripper - A Great Way to Make CoffeeIn this episode, Kenneth is joined by Josh Hockin - Head of Coffee at Eight Ounce Coffee out of Canada, who import and sale specialty coffee gear across North America, and beyond. They sit down to discuss one of the most innovative brewing tools there is – The Clever Dripper. Kenneth and Josh share how they use it. They include some tips and tricks you can use to make a consistently good cup of coffee and do so without things getting messy. Some highlights include coffee to water ratios, which filter to use, and maintenance tips. KEY TAKEAWAYS...2023-08-0949 min
Coffee 101Master Your French Press With @daddygotcoffeeIn this episode, Kenneth sits down with Justin Piercy from @daddygotcoffee to talk about the French Press. It's a brewer which is not hard to master, but there are a few things you need to know to get the best out of one. It is those insider tips and tricks that Kenneth and Justin share with you in this episode, while also busting some of those myths.Justin also talks about the benefits of Direct trade coffee sourcing. He also explains how he switched to decaf without compromising on flavor, something that helped him to manage the anxiety...2023-08-021h 01
Coffee 101Turkish Coffee - All You Need to KnowIn this episode, Kenneth sits down with David Peters of Ten Boom Coffee Roasters that works hand in hand with AGROCAFE of Israel. They discuss Turkish coffee, one of the first forms of coffee brewing. David explains how this unique way of brewing is undergoing something of a renaissance and is becoming popular in new markets. They share two great Turkish coffee recipes. As well as explain its history, the type of coffee you need to use, how it is made, and the equipment you need to make it at home. KEY TAKEAWAYS Turkish coffee i...2023-07-2647 min
Coffee 101Cold Brew Coffee Basics And MoreIn this episode, Kenneth once again sits down with the podcast favorite and coffee guru, Stefan Tribble, to talk about cold brew and cold drip coffee and the growing trend of drinking cold coffee. They explain how the various types are made, as well as discuss brew times, cold brew ice cubes, equipment, types of coffee to use, and ratios. KEY TAKEAWAYS Cold brew is not the same as iced coffee. If you want tasty cold coffee, you need to use different ratios and brew it for much longer. Stefan and Kenneth explain how they do i...2023-07-1944 min
Coffee 101The Ultimate Chemex Guide For Your CoffeeIn this episode, Kenneth and Taylor Love, a fellow coffee geek, take an in-depth look at the Chemex coffeemaker, which is Taylor´s go-to on the weekends when he wants to make coffee for his family. Taylor and Kenneth discuss what type of coffee to use and precisely how to brew it in the Chemex. Sharing tweaks, tricks, and tips you can use to get the best out of this beautiful brewer. Taylor also provides insight into the important work he is doing to improve the way coffee is grown, how farmers are rewarded, and the impact coffee growing ha...2023-07-1253 min
Coffee 101Hario V60 - The Conical Pour Over OGIn this episode, Kenneth is once again joined by Arsalan Pourmand and Marc Chiusano of Flux Coffee. Last week they looked in-depth at a flat-bottomed brewer - the Kalita Wave. This time they give you the skinny on the Hario V60 dripper, which is a cone brewer. They discuss the pros and cons of this iconic dripper and explain how to get the very best out of it. They cover the Hario assist, which filter is best, pour direction, share their Hario V60 recipes, and recommend two great coffees for you to use. KEY TAKEAWAYS T...2023-07-0536 min
Coffee 101Kalita Wave - The Flat Bottom Pour Over OGIn this episode, Kenneth sits down with Arsalan Pourmand and Marc Chiusano of Flux Coffee to talk about using the iconic Kalita Wave to make a great pour-over. A piece of kit they have been using for many years as brewers and coffee explorers. They discuss which material is best, ratios, pour rates, bloom sizes, and brew times. This episode also covers some of the differences between flat-bottomed and cone-shaped brewers, a style of brewer that Kenneth will be taking a deeper look at next week. KEY TAKEAWAYS The Kalita Wave is available in...2023-06-2830 min
Coffee 101Espresso - Everything You Need to KnowIn this episode, Kenneth talks about all things espresso, particularly home espresso with his good friend and coffee geek Stefan Tribble. They discuss the equipment they use and how they achieve that “God Shot” every time. They include which type of coffee to use, getting the grind right, ratios, tamping, timing, and much more. Look out for their off-the-wall and fun idea for getting the bar pressure spot on! KEY TAKEAWAYS Espresso is not easy to make in a café. In a home setting, it can be even harder. The correct grind size an...2023-06-2146 min
Coffee 101An AeroPress Master-ClassFor this episode, Kenneth sits down for an AeroPress masterclass with Jeremy Moore of Bonlife Coffee in Cleveland, TN. In 2014, Jeremy was the US AeroPress champion and competed in the world championships. Last year, Kenneth placed 4th in the US AeroPress Championship, so they both have lots of experience and a passion for this way of brewing. You’ll learn tons from them!They explain the benefits of this brew method, including how to use it to make the best coffee while traveling, comparing the inverted and traditional methods, and how to vary the strength. KEY TA...2023-06-1439 min
Coffee 101Finding The Best Automatic Coffee Maker For Your HomeIn this episode, Kenneth sits down with Will Etherington of Technivorm-Moccamaster to discuss how to work out what the best automatic coffee maker for your home is. They look at how the Specialty Coffee Association (SCA) certified home brewers. Then take a look at some of the common flaws that many home brewers have. Will provides an insight into how Moccamasters have designed their brewers so that they do not have those flaws. They also look at some other models on the SCA list and explain how to choose a good one that you can afford for...2023-06-0739 min
Coffee 101The Perfect Pour Technique, Part 1 - a Masterclass of Coffee Pour Over with Daniel Teplitz, Klatch CoffeeIn the first episode of this two-part series Kenneth sits down with Daniel Teplitz of Klatch Coffee, who was awarded 3rd place in the 2023 US Brewer’s Cup Championship, to provide you with a pour over masterclass. They discuss why the pour matters, what you are looking for, and how to avoid the mistakes most people make. They explain how to troubleshoot a range of taste and temperature issues. They also discuss the science and physics behind each of the pour tips and techniques that they share and the pour over myths they bust. KEY TA...2023-05-1735 min
Coffee 101Pour Over vs Immersion - Get Your (Coffee) Pump On!In this episode, Kenneth sits down with Mark Inmann with Sustainable Harvest Coffee Importers to discuss both the pour-over or immersion approach to brewing coffee. They explain both techniques, in detail, before going through the pros and cons of each of them. Kenneth and Mark also talk about cold drip devices. KEY TAKEAWAYS Examples of immersion techniques include French Press and AeroPress. Pressure is an important in brewing. A Clever dripper provides good control of the immersion time. For pour-overs, the Kalita Wave is a good option. A Chemex is ideal if you are making more...2023-05-1037 min
Coffee 101Coffee Filters – The Secret Sauce To A Great Cup Of CoffeeKenneth is in discussion with Ryan Bledsoe of Frothy Monkey - famed as an all-day cafe, wholesale bakery, and specialty coffee roaster – focusing this time on the importance of filters, the different kinds, and what they each brings to your cup of coffee. KEY TAKEAWAYS Paper filters do a better job of filtering, keeping sediment/fines and almost all fats out. Less fines in your coffee means less mouthfeel and possibly less body Paper filters can be used more than once Metal filters are traditionally made from aluminum or stainless steel, and are purpose built for rep...2023-05-0338 min
Coffee 101Coffee Grinders: All The Things You Didn’t KnowIn the first of two episodes about coffee grinders, Kenneth once again sits down with Matt McLaughlin of Starved Rock Coffee Co. They explain why the right grinder plays such an important role in the quality of coffee you can make. There are several fantastic tips in this episode that you are not likely to have heard before. They also share details on the best grinder for home users. Kenneth and Matt look at how the heat generated by the grinding process impacts the coffee as well as the subjects of clumping, static buildup, and grind speed. 2023-04-0530 min
Coffee 101Weight vs Volume: What’s the Best Way to Measure Your Coffee?!For this episode, Kenneth is joined by Brian Hensley who is an accomplished roaster with Indie Coffee Roasters in West Lafayette and Carmel, Indiana which sources and sells unique coffees. They sit down to discuss whether we should be measuring coffee by volume or weight. It sounds like a strange question, but as you will see it has a big impact on how your coffee tastes. They also take a look at the math behind brewing the perfect cup of coffee as well as discussing the difference between how much you use for light or dark roasts.2023-03-2235 min
Coffee 101Why is Your Coffee to Water Ratio Important?In this episode, Kenneth sits down with Matt Saperstone from Nilaa Coffee to talk about coffee to water brew ratios. They explain what brew ratios are, why they are so important, and how to get them right. During the episode, they share the best coffee to water ratios for drip, espresso, AeroPress, ristretto, lungo, and several other popular styles of coffee. Matt also explains what Nilaa Coffee is all about. Sharing why they are focused on serving coffee produced by farms working in under-represented markets like Myanmar. KEY TAKEAWAYS In simple terms, the brew r...2023-03-0129 min
Coffee 101Coffee Shop Drinks and Lingo Demystified with Morgan Eckroth, Part 2In the second of two episodes, covering common coffee shop drinks and lingo, Kenneth sits down with Morgan Eckroth of Onyx Coffee Lab. She is the 2022 World Barista Runner-Up and the reigning US Barista Champion. Morgan is the most popular coffee expert across all of the big social media platforms. She is the go-to source for all things coffee, so is the ideal person to provide an overview of modern coffee lingo and drinks. For part two, Kenneth and Morgan focus more on coffees that include a substantial amount of milk in them and touch on some...2023-01-2540 min
Coffee 101Season 2 TrailerKatie’s scary yet funny story provides a compelling reason for you to subscribe to Season 2 of Coffee 101 - a season that gets into the nitty gritty of making and serving the best coffee. Whether you’re coffee curious or a coffee connoisseur, this is the season for you! KEY TAKEAWAYS Coffee 101 will teach you everything you need to know to take your coffee game from zero to hero. Understand every brewing process you have ever heard of. Learn about new ways to brew and serve coffee. BEST MOMENTS ‘Pick the best coffees, brew li...2022-12-2103 min
Coffee 101Coffee Myths - Part UnoIn this episode, Kenneth sits down with Katie and Dylan Morse of Tinker Coffee in Indianapolis to look at 10 common coffee myths. Between them they blow most of them out of the water, explaining where these misconceptions came from and why they are wrong. This is the first of two episodes on this fascinating subject.Here are some takeaways and a list of some of the questions they provide answers for. You will also learn something surprising about Kenneth´s coffee-drinking habits and how he and Dylan can tell that one of their customers is pregnant. K...2022-11-3052 min
Coffee 101Coffee Storage Best PracticesIn this episode, Kenneth sits down with Stefan Tribble to discuss the best ways to store your coffee. They explain how light, heat, moisture, and oxygen begin to break down coffee beans. Listen to this episode to find out whether you should store your coffee beans on the counter, in the fridge or in the freezer. As well as to learn what type of container will keep your coffee at its freshest for the longest. They also explain how to tell whether the coffee you are buying is fresh, including what the bloom is and how it...2022-11-2328 min
Coffee 101Coffee And Your Health - Antioxidants, Microbiome, Diabetes, Cancer, Bone Health, And Liver HealthIn this episode, Kenneth sits down with Katie to discuss the health benefits of coffee. The first of 4 or 5 episodes that will dig deep into the subject. Kenneth is a physician as well as a coffee roasting expert, who has spoken about how coffee drinking impacts people's health at US medical conferences. Today´s episode is primarily about the antioxidants coffee contains and the role these play in reducing the risk of developing several chronic diseases. KEY TAKEAWAYS If you drink coffee correctly, it can be healthy and very beneficial for you. Coffee contains very hi...2022-10-1939 min
Coffee 101Coffee Packaging - Why It MattersIn this episode, Kenneth sits down with Paul Reed of Savor Brands to talk about coffee packaging. In particular, they discuss the role packaging plays in ensuring that you can always enjoy the perfect cup of coffee. They also discuss the role design and branding plays in how we select products as consumers. Paul also provides insights into the packaging industry. Including how it works to save roasters time, ensure that the product is kept fresh, that the packet is environmentally sound and much more. Coffee packaging really is a fascinating subject. KEY T...2022-10-1240 min
Coffee 101Single Origins vs BlendsIn this episode, Kenneth and Stefan Tribble compare single origin coffee to blended coffee. They explain what both terms mean. Then, talk through the differences between them. They also discuss the pros and cons of each option. KEY TAKEAWAYS There is a place for both blended and single origin coffee in most people's lives. Blending coffee enables you to balance out sweetness, acidity, and other elements to produce a more predictable cup. You can blend before or after the roast. The pros and cons of both approaches are discussed, in detail. The darker beans are...2022-10-0528 min
Coffee 101Coffee Cupping 202 - Describing How Coffee Tastes and Smells - Cupping LanguageIn this episode, Kenneth once again sits down with Andrew McCaslin of Kaldi´s Coffee to talk about coffee cupping. This time they talk through how to explain what you are smelling and tasting to others, something professionals do using the language of coffee cupping. Kenneth and Andrew talk about how different types of defects affect the taste, what happens to roasts that do not meet the parameters, and how to achieve consistency. They also explain what the 10 different cupping attributes are, including body, uniformity, acidity, after taste and more. KEY TAKEAWAYS Cupping is a...2022-09-211h 01
Coffee 101Coffee Cupping 101 – How to Taste Coffee Like a Pro – Cupping BasicsIn this episode, Kenneth sits down with Andrew McCaslin of Kaldi´s Coffee to talk about the basics of cupping coffee. Or to put it another way – how to taste coffee and do it as the pros do! Kenneth and Andrew explain what cupping is and why it is a crucial part of delivering great-tasting coffee, every time. They take you through the entire process, step-by-step. KEY TAKEAWAYS There is a global standard that is used to evaluate the taste profile of a coffee. It is not uncommon to cup a roast more than once t...2022-09-1446 min
Coffee 101Engineering a Better Cup of CoffeeIn this episode, Kenneth sits down with Professor William Ristenpart who is the director of The UC Davis Coffee Center to discuss the efforts that are being made to engineer a better cup of coffee. They discuss how the industry is working to reduce the level of waste generated and make better use of the byproducts. Currently, humans only consume around 3% of the coffee cherries that are harvested. That is why the industry is exploring new ways to use those waste materials, as well as working to enhance the fermentation and roasting processes so that less energy...2022-09-0731 min
Obsessions Future with Kenneth Thomas019 - Obsessions Future with Kenneth ThomasObsessions is back and rebooted. Focusing on the same melodic, epic, emotive and lush sound as before yet repackaged for my more current production passions. Future, Bass, Chill, Vibe, Breaks and more. From here on out this is Obsessions. 1. Lost Wolves ft. Dani King Grey Space [Circus Electric] 2. Funtcase ft. Dia Frampton - Flames (SANJAY Remix) [Circus Records] 3. FHONO - Elleyana (Instrumental) [IAMPHOENIX] 4. Sublab - Bout You [Sublab Music] 5. if found & Becko - Alive [Lost in Dreams] 6. Skrillex, Nosia, josh pan & Dylan Brady...2022-08-2244 min
Coffee 101Why You Should Drink DecafIn this episode, Kenneth sits down with Katie to talk about why everyone should give drinking decaffeinated coffee a go. He explains how to choose a good quality decaf and use it to make a tasty drink that is also good for your health. KEY TAKEAWAYS Decent quality decaf tastes as good as regular coffee. Decaf does not extract as much, so you need to use a bit more coffee to make a good quality cup. Decaffeinated coffee is good for you. Kenneth explains, in detail, why that is. Drinking the decaf coffee that has...2022-08-1732 min
Coffee 101How Coffee is DecaffeinatedThis episode is all about decaffeinated coffee. Kenneth tells you about the history, the 5 most common processes that are used to produce it, and some of the pros and cons of this style of coffee. He then digs deep into how the Swiss Water method was developed with Erin Reed from Swiss Water. She is part of a dedicated team of people who make high quality decaffeinated coffees using a process that is 100% chemical free. KEY TAKEAWAYS Caffeine was first extracted from coffee beans in 1820. There are at least five ways to remove the c...2022-08-1053 min
Obsessions Future with Kenneth Thomas018 - Obsessions Future With Kenneth ThomasObsessions is back and rebooted. Focusing on the same melodic, epic, emotive and lush sound as before yet repackaged for my more current production passions. Future, Bass, Chill, Vibe, Breaks and more. From here on out this is Obsessions. 1. SLANDER with Ashley Drake - Halfway Down [SLANDER Music] 2. DVRKCLOUD & Isaac Warburton - New Horizon [Enhanced] 3. Caroline Pennell & West Coast Massive - Blue (West Coast Massive Remix) [Nettwerk] 4. Morgan Page - Beautiful Disaster (FHONO Remix) [CDR] 5. October Child - Let Me Go [Just Chill Out] 2022-08-0845 min
Obsessions Future with Kenneth Thomas017 - Obsessions Future With Kenneth ThomasObsessions is back and rebooted. Focusing on the same melodic, epic, emotive and lush sound as before yet repackaged for my more current production passions. Future, Bass, Chill, Vibe, Breaks and more. From here on out this is Obsessions. 1. Awakend & CeCe Mix - Feel The Same [Enhanced] 2. Lux Holm - Ashes [Chill Trap Records] 3. Awakend - A Moment in Time [AIA] 4. Melad - Again [Seeking Blue] 5. Sublab - Messed Up [Sublab Music] 6. Xael ft. Eppileptic - Just Peachy [Xael] 7. FHONO - ID [CDR]2022-08-0145 min
Coffee 101Coffee Importing BasicsIn this episode, Kenneth sits down with Juan Carlos Arango, owner of Arango Specialty Coffee, a family-focused Columbian specialty green coffee importer. They discuss how coffee is imported. Juan Carlos explains the ins and outs of the process, highlighting some of the challenges that are faced by importers by sharing interesting stories about what has happened to him while importing coffee. KEY TAKEAWAYS Dealing with bureaucracy and paperwork is very time-consuming. In certain parts of Columbia local political unrest creates additional challenges, for example, dealing with guerilla groups. A lack of shipping capacity is b...2022-07-2737 min
Coffee 101Coffee Exporting BasicsIn this episode, Kenneth sits down with Gino Roverssi who oversees Operations at Dinamica Coffee Exporters which is based in Guatemala City, Guatemala. Kenneth and Gino discuss how coffee is prepared, packaged, sold, and exported. KEY TAKEAWAYS A typical coffee sack weighs about 154LBs (69 kgs). A standard shipping container can hold around 275 69 kg bags of coffee. GrainPro Bags are a highly effective way to protect coffee during transport and storage. Some countries do not use GrainPro Bags. Others only use them at certain times of the year. Coffee bag numbers tell you which country it comes...2022-07-2033 min
Obsessions Future with Kenneth Thomas016 - Obsessions Future With Kenneth ThomasObsessions is back and rebooted. Focusing on the same melodic, epic, emotive and lush sound as before yet repackaged for my more current production passions. Future, Bass, Chill, Vibe, Breaks and more. From here on out this is Obsessions. 1. KRANE & Neon Sound - Startup [Krane] 2. Culture Code & Elle Vee - Make A Promise [Be Yourself] 3. Sublab - Airway [Subway] 4. FHONO x Lokka Vox - Heart is my Home [Chroma] 5. CloZee, Britt Lari & Dreamers Delight - Back To The Top [Odyzey] 6. SADRN x FHONO - G...2022-07-1844 min
Obsessions Future with Kenneth Thomas015 - Obsessions Future With Kenneth ThomasObsessions is back and rebooted. Focusing on the same melodic, epic, emotive and lush sound as before yet repackaged for my more current production passions. Future, Bass, Chill, Vibe, Breaks and more. From here on out this is Obsessions. 1. Skrillex ft. Alvin Risk - Fuji Opener [OWSLA] 2. Kasbo - Hemma [Foreign Family Collective] 3. Boxplot - Escape with the Clouds (VIP Mix) [Boxplot ] 4. Ehallz & Skybreak ft. ALLEYCAT - Into The Light (Mazare Remix) [Heaven Sent] 5. Lizdek & SADRN - Just A Dream [Sable Valley Records] 6. FHO...2022-07-1144 min
Coffee 101All Other Coffee Processing Methods De-MystifiedIn this episode, Kenneth sits down with Elika Liftee of Onyx Coffee Lab again to talk about coffee processing methods. This time they are discussing some of the less widely used methods including pulped natural, honey processed, wet hulled (giling basah), and anaerobic. Kenneth explains the difference between white, yellow, gold, red and black honey processing techniques. KEY TAKEAWAYS Pulp natural is something between wet and dry processing. With pulp natural processing the aim is to remove the skin rather than the entire fruit. The pulp (mucilage) is left on. Pulp natural processed coffee tends to b...2022-07-0636 min
Obsessions Future with Kenneth Thomas014 - Obsessions Future with Kenneth ThomasObsessions is back and rebooted. Focusing on the same melodic, epic, emotive and lush sound as before yet repackaged for my more current production passions. Future, Bass, Chill, Vibe, Breaks and more. From here on out this is Obsessions. 1. Wild Cards ft. James Delaney - Falling Down [Wild Cards] 2. Lael - Can’t Lose [Lael] 3. KRANE & Hanz - Momentum [KRANE] 4. FHONO - The Auryn [IAMPHOENIX] 5. Thomas James White - Ozone [TJW Music] 6. Skyknock - Autumn Rain [Pineapple Music] 7. FHONO - Valley [FHONO...2022-07-0438 min
Obsessions Future with Kenneth Thomas013 - Obsessions Future With Kenneth ThomasObsessions is back and rebooted. Focusing on the same melodic, epic, emotive and lush sound as before yet repackaged for my more current production passions. Future, Bass, Chill, Vibe, Breaks and more. From here on out this is Obsessions. 1. Super Future - Prisms [Chroma] 2. Subfer ft. Foreignlocal - Love Me 3. Far Our & DVRKCLOUD ft. RBBTS - Diamond Heart 4. FHONO - 7 Years [IAMPHOENIX] 5. Sublab - Warm Concrete 6. The Ambientalist - The World Is Your Home 7. DNKNN - Trancendence 8. Lael - Say Goodnight...2022-06-2849 min
Coffee 101Coffee Harvesting Methods - Why Does It Matter?Want to learn more about that black magic elixir we call coffee?! Look no further! I’m Kenneth Thomas and this is Coffee 101, brought to you by Umble Coffee Co. Coffee 101 is your complete knowledge base for all things coffee. This episode is all about coffee harvesting methods. Is there a better one? Why does it even matter how it's harvested? Is one way better for certain situations and another way better for others? We'll answer these questions and more in the show! KEY TAKEAWAYS The harvesting method impacts the quality, environment, and cost. The ripest...2022-06-2245 min
Obsessions Future with Kenneth Thomas012 - Obsessions Future With Kenneth ThomasObsessions is back and rebooted. Focusing on the same melodic, epic, emotive and lush sound as before yet repackaged for my more current production passions. Future, Bass, Chill, Vibe, Breaks and more. From here on out this is Obsessions. 1. Vochey - Morning Shimmer [Firefly] 2. FHONO - 7 Years [IAMPHOENIX] 3. With Løve ft Dani King - Between Us [Elysian] 4. Formal One - Tenshi [Formal One] 5. FHONO - ID [CDR] 6. Movediz - Tenderness [Movediz] 7. Danny Olson ft. Jadelyn - Fix You [Proximity] ...2022-06-2040 min
Coffee 101Why Coffee Tree Pruning Is So ImportantIn this episode, Kenneth and Katie sit down with Delvin Navarro of Navarro Coffee farms and Hawaiian Monarch Coffee located on 'The Big Island' in Hawaii. They discuss how pruning impacts the way coffee grows, how it is harvested and the way it tastes. Delvin also explains what the Beaumont-Fukunaga cycle pruning system is and how some coffee growers use it. KEY TAKEAWAYS Pruning can make a big difference in coffee cherry yield and quality. More trees annually die from improper pruning than pests or disease. The Beaumont Fukunaga system ensures there is never a...2022-06-1531 min
Obsessions Future with Kenneth Thomas010 - Obsessions Future With Kenneth Thomas Obsessions is back and rebooted. Focusing on the same melodic, epic, emotive and lush sound as before yet repackaged for my more current production passions. Future, Bass, Chill, Vibe, Breaks and more. From here on out this is Obsessions. 1. CloZee, Britt Lari & Dreamers Delight - Back To The Top [Odyzey Music] 2. Heimanu & Sublab - Numb [Sublab Music] 3. FHONO - Found A Way [From Here On Out] 4. Frou-frou, Imogen heap, Guy Sigsworth - Deal with It (Demo) [Megaphonic] 5. Hybrid - Light Up [Distinctive] 6. CHENDA - Child [Subsidia] 7. Nikulcha...2022-06-0642 min
Coffee 101The Ultimate Coffee Debate: Sun vs ShadeIn this fun episode, Kenneth sits down with Katie Thomas to debate and provide a comprehensive answer to one of the biggest, most long-standing coffee debates – shade or sun - which is best for growing coffee? Kenneth walks the audience through the pros and cons of each growing method. Looking at which is best for the environment, the farmer, and taste in that final cup. He provides an overview of how agroforestry polyculture and monoculture growing techniques work. KEY TAKEAWAYS Shade-grown coffee is usually grown under native trees and is good for the...2022-06-0146 min
Obsessions Future with Kenneth Thomas009 - Obsessions Future With Kenneth Thomas Obsessions is back and rebooted. Focusing on the same melodic, epic, emotive and lush sound as before yet repackaged for my more current production passions. Future, Bass, Chill, Vibe, Breaks and more. From here on out this is Obsessions. 1. Formal One & Zach Banton - Running Free [Formal One & Zach Banton] 2. Cerus, RMNC & Linney - Stronger [Lowly] 3. FHONO - Like Children [Chroma] 4. Above & Beyond with Seven Lions - See The End [Anjunbeats] 5. RUNN - How To Be Happy [RUNN Music] 6. FHONO - ICONS [IAMPHOENIX] 7. Ambient Jazz Ensemble - Br...2022-05-3045 min
Coffee 101How Coffee Farm Elevation Impacts Cup QualityIn this episode, Kenneth sits down with Stefan Tribble and Steph Parsons to continue their discussion about how the way the beans are grown affects the taste. Today, they are talking about the impact elevation has on the coffee we drink. They delve into how elevation impacts the rate of growth, the density of the bean, and the taste profile. Importantly, you will also learn about some simple tricks you can use to quickly pick out the best-tasting coffees - tips you can use whether you are buying beans or a cup of coffee. 2022-05-2533 min
Obsessions Future with Kenneth Thomas008 - Obsessions Future With Kenneth Thomas Obsessions is back and rebooted. Focusing on the same melodic, epic, emotive and lush sound as before yet repackaged for my more current production passions. Future, Bass, Chill, Vibe, Breaks and more. From here on out this is Obsessions. 1. Nurko ft. Devon Baldwin - Hallelujah [Lost in Dreams] 2. Ehallz & Skybreak ft ALLEYCAT - Into The Light [Heaven Sent] 3. Shallo - Pacifica (Sultan & Ned Shepard Remix) [Sleeptalker] 4. MARION - Fly [MARION Music] 5. FHONO - Valley [IAMPHOENIX] 6. Fuji & Uppermost - Iris [Uppwind] 7. SADRN & FHONO - Gonna Get Through This [CDR...2022-05-2344 min
Obsessions Future with Kenneth Thomas007 - Obsessions Future with Kenneth Thomas Obsessions is back and rebooted. Focusing on the same melodic, epic, emotive and lush sound as before yet repackaged for my more current production passions. Future, Bass, Chill, Vibe, Breaks and more. From here on out this is Obsessions. 1. Voicians, Boxplot - We Lose It All [Liquicity Records] 2. Riot, Far Out with RUNN - Waterfall [Opheilia] 3. FHONO - ICONS [IAMPHOENIX] 4. Michael FK - Miles Away [Michael FK] 5. LTJ Bukem - Flip the Narrative [Drum&BassArena] 6. Auralen ft. Jessica Endara - Answers [VISION] 7. FHONO - On a Theme [IAM...2022-05-1651 min
Obsessions Future with Kenneth Thomas006 - Obsessions Future With Kenneth Thomas Obsessions is back and rebooted. Focusing on the same melodic, epic, emotive and lush sound as before yet repackaged for my more current production passions. Future, Bass, Chill, Vibe, Breaks and more. From here on out this is Obsessions. 1. Cash Cash ft. Sofia Reyes - How to Love (Boombox Cartel remix) [Big Beat] 2. Jai Wolf - The World Is Ours (VIRTU Remix) [Mom+Pop] 3. Jonzey - Always Here, My Dear [Jonzey Records] 4. London Grammar - Lord Its a Feeling (High Contrast Remix) [Ministry of Sound] 5. FHONO - Fortitude [IAMPHOENIX] 6. We D...2022-05-0946 min
Obsessions Future with Kenneth Thomas005 - Obsessions Future with Kenneth Thomas Obsessions is back and rebooted. Focusing on the same melodic, epic, emotive and lush sound as before yet repackaged for my more current production passions. Future, Bass, Chill, Vibe, Breaks and more. From here on out this is Obsessions. 1. FHONO - The Auryn [IAMPHOENIX] 2. Sublab & Azaleh - Saphir [Sublab & Azaleh] 3. Awakend, Man Cub & TRØVES - In Too Deep [Seeking Blue] 4. Sam Berson & Lost You - Colourblind (Pilton Remix) [Sam Berson] 5. SADRN - For You [Alter/Ego] 6. Feather, Lumasi & Gabriel Eli - Tell Me [Feather] 7. FHONO - On A...2022-05-0246 min
Coffee 101The Coffee Tree, Cherry, and BeanIn this episode, Kenneth sits down with Wes Walton, the owner and head roaster of Manuscript Coffee, to talk about the coffee tree, cherry, and bean. Kenneth and Wes explain what the bushes and trees look like as well as how the beans are extracted from the fruit and how the different processing methods used impact the way your cup of coffee tastes. They also walk you through the taste profile for several of the most popular coffee-growing areas of the world and provide an insight into how the product produced by each of the major coffee-growing...2022-04-271h 04
Obsessions Future with Kenneth Thomas004 - Obsessions Future with Kenneth Thomas Obsessions is back and rebooted. Focusing on the same melodic, epic, emotive and lush sound as before yet repackaged for my more current production passions. Future, Bass, Chill, Vibe, Breaks and more. From here on out this is Obsessions. 1. AK - Flying [Alijosha Konstanty] 2. OTR & Ukiyo - Midnight Sun [Chadwick Music] 3. Blanke ft. RUNN - Lights Out [Opheila] 4. Elohim vs Virtu - Quiet Forever (FHONO Bootleg Mashup) [CDR] 5. Jon Sine, Brian Unger & Kianna - Underwater [Axsens] 6. Gill Chang, Bear Bear & Friends - Let Your Down [Create Music Gr...2022-04-2544 min
Obsessions Future with Kenneth Thomas003 - Obsessions Future with Kenneth Thomas After a long break, Obsessions is back and rebooted. Focusing on the same melodic, epic, emotive and lush sound as before yet repackaged for my more current production passions. Future, Bass, Chill, Vibe, Breaks and more. Lock yourself in, from here on out this is Obsessions. 1. Astrale - The Things You Cannot See 2. Trivecta ft. Fagin - Leave it all Behind (Nurko Remix) [Ophelia] 3. Sublab - Airway [Distrokid] 4. FHONO - Assemble [Chroma] 5. FHONO - 808s and Chords [IAMPHOENIX] 6. NAI - Odyssey 7. ILLENIUM - Hold On...2022-04-1944 min
Obsessions Future with Kenneth Thomas002 - Obsessions Future with Kenneth Thomas Obsessions is back and rebooted. Focusing on the same melodic, epic, emotive and lush sound as before yet repackaged for my more current production passions. Future, Bass, Chill, Vibe, Breaks and more. From here on out this is Obsessions. 002 1. Pilton - A Little Bit Longer [its all you] 2. Odesza - Falls (FHONO Remix) [Bootleg] 3. NAI - Back with Me [NAI] 4. FHONO - Fortitude [From Here on Out] 5. Skrillex ft. Alvin Risk - Fuji Opener [OWSLA] 6. Lizdek & SADRN - Just A Dream [Sable Valley Records] 2022-04-1937 min
Coffee 101Origins - Where Does Your Coffee Come From?In this episode, Kenneth sits down with Omar Herrera of Café Imports, out of Minneapolis, Minnesota. They come together to discuss where the coffee comes from. In particular, the coffee that comes out of Colombia, which is the country Omar mainly deals with. Kenneth and Omar discuss how the country has managed to become the number three coffee exporter in the world and how they are able to produce such a huge range of different tasting coffees. Kenneth and Omar provide a fascinating insight into how different varieties and how they are farmed have developed over time.2022-04-1341 min
Obsessions Future with Kenneth Thomas001 - Obsessions Future with Kenneth Thomas After a long break, Obsessions is back and rebooted. Focusing on the same melodic, epic, emotive and lush sound as before yet repackaged for my more current production passions. Future, Bass, Chill, Vibe, Breaks and more. Lock yourself in, from here on out this is Obsessions. Episode 001 1. FHONO - Contact [IAMPHOENIX] 2. Awakend, DVRKCLOUD & Julie Beaudoin - Right Here [Enhanced] 3. Evanoff - Golden Hour [Evanoff Music] 4. We Are All Astronauts - Ether [We Are All Astronauts] 5. Boxplot - Escape With the Clouds (VIP Mix) [Liquid Tones] 2022-04-0839 min
Coffee 1011st, 2nd, & 3rd Waves of CoffeeIn this episode, Kenneth sits down with Stephen Tribble to discuss the waves of coffee. Or to put it another way, they discuss the different types of coffee that have been developed and enjoyed during each era. This episode covers pre-wave, first, second, third and fourth wave coffee. They explain when each wave started, how the product was presented, prepared, and enjoyed. Finishing the episode by discussing the fourth wave, which is just starting to emerge and evolve. KEY TAKEAWAYS Most people do not know what a coffee wave is. During the p...2022-04-0624 min
Coffee 101Coffee History - Origins to the Industrial RevolutionIn this episode, Kenneth sits down with Jonah Holland of The Unfiltered Coffee Company to talk about the history of coffee. They talk about the Legend of Kaldi and why it is unlikely a goat herder started the trend of drinking coffee made from roasted beans. Kenneth explains how the early forms of coffee, Keisha, cascara, and Kahwa are made and how they evolved into the drink we know today. They explain how coffee ended up being widely drank in Europe as well as where it had a big impact on how society worked. Kenneth and Jonah e...2022-04-0630 min
Coffee 101Why do we Like Coffee?In this episode, Kenneth sits down with Stefan Tribble to talk about why people like coffee so much. He explains how caffeine is metabolized by the body and the mechanism that stops you from feeling sleepy. As well as how athletes and others use coffee to help them to perform better. Kenneth also talks about the differences between synthetic and natural caffeine. KEY TAKEAWAYS Historically people drank coffee for the caffeine hit. It really does help to keep you awake and energized. Taste is now playing a bigger role in why we like...2022-04-0621 min
Coffee 101What is Coffee?This is the first episode of the Coffee 101 Podcast. Your host is Kenneth Thomas, physician, and multi-year US Coffee Roasting Competition Finalist for Umble Coffee. Today, Kenneth sits down with Stefan Tribble, one of his coffee friends, to answer a very fundamental question – What is Coffee? You will be surprised by the answer. It is far more than just a drink that is made from coffee beans. Coffee has, and still is, changing the world. Just listen to the episode to find out why and how. KEY TAKEAWAYS · Coffee means different things to diff...2022-04-0621 min
Coffee 101Introducing Coffee 101 - brought to you by Umble Coffee!Coffee 101 is an educational show on all things coffee. The host, Kenneth Thomas, starts with the most basic questions about coffee and builds your knowledge from there. If you love coffee, are curious about coffee, or you’re a business just looking for a resource to train your team, Coffee 101 is without question the show for you! Season 1 - Coffee's Journey From Seed to Shelf ABOUT THE HOST As a coffee lover, physician, chemical engineer, serial entrepreneur, competitive runner, writer, and family man, Kenneth knows what it’s like to push yourse...2022-03-2903 minObsessions Future with Kenneth ThomasSound On Fire 032Sound on Fire with Kenneth Thomas 032 1. Kenneth Thomas - The Expanse [IAMPHOENIX] 2. Dezza & Julian Gray - Cold Outside [Enhanced Color] 3. Iilan Bluestone feat. EL Waves - Mama Africa [Anjunabeats] 4. Kolonie - Moments [Zerothree] 5. Kenneth Thomas & Goshen Sai - Soaked [FSOE Parallels] 6. Blue Haze vs Nirvana - Into Spirit (Freedo Mosho BH Edit) [CDR] 7. Salt Tank - Eugina (KT Edit) [Hooj Choons] 8. Paul van Dyk & Steve Dekay - Aurora [VANDIT Records] 9. Andrew Bayer feat. Alison May - In My Last Life (In My Next Life Extended Mix) [Anjunabeats] 10. Paul...2019-03-1359 min
Obsessions Future with Kenneth ThomasSound on Fire 0311. Beatsole & Ivan Khurtin - Voice of Dream [A State of Trance] 2. Jason Ross - East of Eden [Anjunbeats] 3. Morgan Page ft. Lissie - The Longest Road (Ruben de Ronde & Elevven Remix) [Armada] 4. Sneijder vs Kosheen - Catch You Away From Here (Shane Falcon Mashup / KT2018 Edit) [CDR] 5. Ilan Bluestone ft. Ellen Smith - Rival (Rafael Frost Remix) [Anjunabeats] 6. Kolsch & Tiga - Hal [Kompact] 7. Illenium - Needed You (Jason Ross remix) [Seeking Blue] 8. Cosmic Gate & Emma Hewitt - Be Your Sound (Ilan Bluestone Remix) [Wake Your Mind] 9. Kenneth Thomas - Achems Razor 2019...2019-02-091h 00
Obsessions Future with Kenneth ThomasSound On Fire 0291. Adam Sobiech - Rush Hour [InToneNation] 2. The Thrillseekers pres. Hydra - Amber (Vintage & Morelli Remix) [FSOE Parallels] 3. Ruben de Ronde X Rodg - Pull A Lewie [Statement] 4. Shane 54 - Dark & Long (Dark Train) [ ] 5. Xan Griffin ft. WOLFE - Capricorn (Kenneth Thomas Rework) [CDR] 6. Gabriel & Dresden ft. Sub Teal - Only Road [Anjunabeats] 7. Kenneth Thomas vs Nigel Good - Heart on Balance (Kenneth Thomas Mashup) [CDR] 8. Monoverse - Painting Shadows [Future Sound of Egypt Parallels] 9. PPK - Resurrection (Mariano Ballejos Remix) CDR 10. Mark Sixma & Emma Hewitt - Missing (Andrew Rayel & Mark...2018-02-221h 16Obsessions Future with Kenneth ThomasSound On Fire 0281. Aura Wolfe - ANNA [IAMPHOENIX] 2. Duderstadt - Muhanjala (Davey Asprey Remix) [ARDI] 3. Andy Moor, Somna ft. Diana Leah - There Is Light [AVA] 4. Estiva - Doorlopen [Statement Armada] 5. Kenneth Thomas vs Nigel Good - Heart on Balance (Kenneth Thomas Mashup) [CDR] 6. Jam & Spoon - Odyssey To Anyoona (Jamie Stevens & Uone Remix) [Coldharbour] 7. Brian Flinn - Moon Grotto [IAMPHOENIX] 7. Yotto - North [Anjunadeep] 8. Sultan + Shepard - Bloom [AMAS] 9. Monoverse - Painting Shadows [Future Sound of Egypt Parallels] 10. Gabriel & Dresden ft. J...2017-12-011h 59Obsessions Future with Kenneth ThomasSound On Fire 0211. Kenneth Thomas & Goshen Sai - The Breeze [IAMPHOENIX] 2. Tim Mason - Chords of Life [ZeroThree] 3. Dusky ft. Solomon Grey - Long Wait (Patrice Baumel Remix) [Anjunadeep] 4. Infinity State - Lost in Time [Macarize] 5. Kenneth Thomas & Anki - The Force [IAMPHOENIX] 6. Emanuele Braveri & Amo R - Mauna Kea [Infrasonic Progressive] 7. Parity - Spectre [Digital Society] 8. Ultimate - Revelation [Infrasonic Pure] 9. Eximinds - Shadows [Eximinds Airlines] 10. Mike EFEX - Blackstone (Dave Neven Remix) [Coldharbour] 11. Armin van Buuren & Orjan Nilsen - Flashlight [Armind] 12. Beatsole - Colibri [Magic Trance] Essential Selection2017-01-021h 56Obsessions Future with Kenneth ThomasSound On Fire 0201. Martin Garrix vs Nic Toms - In The Name of Velvet (Kenneth Thomas OC Mashup) [CDR] 2. Axis - Daylily [Enhanced] 3. Sky T & Paul Arcane - Moontown [Emergent Cities] 4. Armin van Buuren & Orjan Nilsen - Flashlight (Kenneth Thomas Rework) [ASOT] 5. The Thrillseekers - Halcyon 2016 [Future Sound on Egypt] 6. Skyknock - Timeless [Pineapple Digital] 7. eleven.five & Arielle Maren - Remember (Club Mix) [Silk Music] 8. Orkidea feat. Sami Uotila - Strange World (Tom Hills Remix) [Black Hole] 9. Funkagenda - Atychiphobia [Blackhole] 10. Johnny Yono - M87 [Create] 11. Oliver Smith - Endorphin [Anjunabeats] 12. P...2016-12-071h 51Obsessions Future with Kenneth ThomasSound On Fire 0181. Startail - Whirlwind [Alter Ego] 2. D&W & Paul Arcane - Legacy [Macarize] 3. Kamil Esten - Night Traveller [Freegrant Music] 4. Kenneth Thomas & Anki - The Force [IAMPHOENIX] 5. Monoverse - Avenoir [Future Sound of Egypt Excelsior] 6. Nikhil Prakash - These Roads (Emerge Remix) [Infrasonic] 7. Audiko & Ludic Blue - Time To Pray (Pablo Artigas Remix) [ID] 8. Leo G - Supersonic (Gai Barone Remix) [Pure Trance] 9. Markus Schulz - The Lost Oracle [Transmission 2016 Theme] [Coldharbour] 10. Jeef B - Fly Away [CDR] 11. Above & Beyond - A Thing Called Love (Andrew Bayer Remix) [Anjunabeats] 12...2016-11-081h 54Obsessions Future with Kenneth ThomasSound On Fire 016 1. Jason Ross ft. Lauren Ray - Me Tonight (Tim Mason Remix) [Anjunabeats] 2. Estiva - Sun Goes Down [Statement] 3. Ankse - Starlight [Coldharbour] 4. Andy Moor & Somna - Look Back [AVA] 5. The Madison - Tracer [Black Hole] 6. Gordey Tsukanov - Radiance [Pure Trance Progressive] 7. Kenneth Thomas ft. Ghost Wars - This Empire [IAMPHOENIX] 8. Steven De Sar - Cappadocia (Farius Remix) [Freegrant Music] 9. Kamil Esten - Triumph [Elliptical Sun] 10. Andrew Bayer - From The Past [Anjunabeats] 11. Venaccio - Cosmos [Create] 12. Assaf - Syndicate [Black Sunset] 13. Plutian - Lorelei [Always Alive]2016-10-091h 23Obsessions Future with Kenneth ThomasSound On Fire 0151. Solarstone - Herald [Black Hole] 2. Vadim Zukov - Moscow Morning (Ultimate remix) [Touchstone] 3. Duderstadt - Muhanjala 2016 [A State of Trance] 4. Push - Strange World (Andrew Bayer Remix) [Anjunabeats] 5. Dave Neven - Counter Strike [Coldharbour] 6. Kamil Esten - Triumph (Nikhil Prakash Remix) [Elliptical Sun] 7. Alexander Spark - Formentara [Excelsior] 8. Kenneth Thomas & Anki - The Force [IAMPHOENIX] 9. Yuji Ono - Apocalypse [Freegrant Music] 10. Johan Gielen & Virtual Vault - Blue Fire [High Contrast] 11. Alan Morris - Julie [Future Sound of Egypt] 12. Kyau & Albert - Be There (Ferry Tayle Remix) [Euphonic] 13...2016-09-281h 40Obsessions Future with Kenneth ThomasSound On Fire 0141. Daniel Kandi & Joel Spencer - When Dreams Become Reality [Always Alive] 2. Bernis - Luminas [Magic Island] 3. Masters & Nickson ft. Justine Suissa - Out There (Robert Nickson Remix) [Future Sound of Egypt] 4. Afternoon - By Your Side (2016 Update) [Abora] 5. Jerome Isma-Ae & Alastor - Reflection [Jee] 6. Bryn Liedl & Minicied ft. Bethany Marie - Outlander [Freegrant] 7. Kenneth Thomas ft. Ghost Wars - This Empire [IAMPHOENIX] 8. Jeremy Vancaulart - Malevolent [Black Sunset] 9. Protoculture & Johnny Yono - Luna [Captivating] 10. Alexander Spark - Formentera [FSOE Excelsior] 11. Somna & Yang ft. James Darcy - Come Back Tonight...2016-09-041h 59Obsessions Future with Kenneth ThomasSound On Fire 0121. Masters & Nickson ft. Justine Suissa - Out There (Robert Nickson 2016 Extended Remix) [Future Sound of Egypt] 2. Novaspace - Cygnus [Coldharbour] 3. Somna Yang feat. James Darcy - Come Back Tonight [AVA] 4. Kyau & Albert - Memory Lane [Anjunabeats] 5. Our Stolen Theory - Warmest Day (Talamanca Remix) [Silk Music][DROP} 6. Kenneth Thomas - The Shoreline [IAMPHOENIX] 7. Bryn Liedl & Minicied feat. Bethany Marie - Outlander [Freegrant Music] 8. ID - ID (Pablo Artigas Remix) 9. Pablo Artigas - Lumeria (Alter Future Remix) [EnMotion] 10. Jason Ross & ilan Bluestone - Meta (Original Mix) [Anjunabeats] 11. Lucid Blue...2016-08-201h 56Obsessions Future with Kenneth ThomasSound On Fire 0111. Delalune - Britannia (Beatsole Remix) [Magic Trance] 2. Kenneth Thomas & Frequent Flyer Miles - Grace Alene [IAMPHOENIX] 3. Bryn Liedl & Minicied feat. Bethany Marie - Outlander [Freegrant Music] 4. Alter Future - Flame from the Past [Vaselik] 5. Driftmoon & Ferry Tayle - Titanfall [Future Sound of Egypt] 6. Danny Minns - Alpha Seven [In Trance We Trust] 7. Lucid Blue - Eyes Wide Open (Antares 101 Remix) [Suanda Voice] 8. Kyau & Albert - Memory Lane [Anjunabeats] 9. ID - ID 10. Luke Terry - Aaru [Suanda True] 11. James Dymond - Push [Future Sound of Egypt] 12. Dan Dobson...2016-08-161h 02Obsessions Future with Kenneth ThomasSound On Fire 0091. Estiva - Overwatch [Trice] 2. Kenneth Thomas & Aura Wolfe - All Shades of Sky [Wake Your Mind] 3. MS54 vs Nigel Good vs Above & Beyond - Neon Altara Sun And Moon (Kenneth Thomas Triple Mashup) [CDR] 4. Binary Finary - 1998 (Tygris Bootleg Remix/KT Edit) 5. ID - ID 6. Pablo Artigas - Lumeria [Enmotion] 7. Solis & Sean Truby - Armadillo [Infrasonic] 8. Kenneth Thomas - The Fade [IAMPHOENIX] 9. Above & Beyond vs Ilan Bluestone - Big Love (Kenneth Thomas Mashup) 10. Kenneth Thomas - Heart On Fire [Perfecto] 11. Kenneth Thomas & Frequent Flyer Miles - Grace Alene [IAMPHOENIX]2016-08-072h 03Obsessions Future with Kenneth ThomasSound On Fire 0081. Cosmic Gate ft. Eric Lumiere - Edge Of Life [Wake Your Mind] 2. Armin van Buuren presents Rising Star ft. Betsie Larkin - Again (Armin van Buuren Mix) [Armind] 3. Spawn - Aquarian [Beyond The Stars] 4. Sneijder + Giuseppe Ottaviani - Nero (Solarstone ReTouch) [Pure Trance] 5. Andrew StetS - Queen [Club Family Records] 6. Elevation & Kenneth Thomas - Preen [Electronic Elements] 7. Reprobate - Rising Sun [Astrolabe] 8. Division - Shadows [Alter Ego Progressive] 9. Hidden Allies - Unison (Noel Sanger Remix) [Nueva] 10. Nick Callaghan - Since '83 [Pure Trance Progressive] 11. Kenneth Thomas ft. Colleen Riley...2016-07-231h 55Obsessions Future with Kenneth ThomasSound On Fire 0071. NoMosk - Undine [Suanda] 2. Kenneth Thomas ft. Cody - Would You Believe [IAMPHOENIX] 3. Josh Christopher ft. Missy Smith - Shine [Pineapple] 4. Tritonal ft. Angel Taylor - Getaway (Ashley Wallbridge Remix) [Enhanced] 5. Liuck & Neev Kennedy - Let This Go (PARITY Remix) [Digital Society] 6. Jedmar - Cortisol (Vadim Bonkrashkov Remix) [Shamania] 7. PureNRG - Scarlett [Pure Trance] 8. Fher Vizzuett - Burn [Fuzion Four] 9. Adip Kiyol - Jupiter [Lange] 10. Cosmic Gate - am2pm [Wake Your Mind] 11. Solarstone ft. Marcella Woods - Falling (Peter Steele Mantra Remix) [Pure Trance] 12. Illitheas - Last...2016-07-151h 01Obsessions Future with Kenneth ThomasSound On Fire 0051. Ashley Wallbridge - Es Verda [Garuda] 2. Armin van Buuren presents Rising Star ft. Betsie Larkin - Again (Armin van Buuren Mix) [Armind] 3. Reprobate - Rising Sun 4. Hidden Allies - Unison (Noel Sanger Remix) [Nueva].mp3 5. Iversoon & Alex Daf - Moments (Orbion Remix) [Club Family Records] 6. Somna ft Diana Leah - Fell For You [AVA] 7. Markus Schulz feat. Ethan Thompson - Love Me Like You Never Did (Nifra Remix) [Coldharbour] 8. Ruslan Radriges - No Way Back [Suanda] 9. Quincy Weigert - Cloud 10 [Create] 10. Amoeba Assassin vs. Schwiezer - Piledriver Era (Kenneth Thomas...2016-07-0158 minObsessions Future with Kenneth ThomasSound On Fire 0031. Estiva - Overwatch [Trice] 2. Max Freegrant & Miss Monique - I Need U (Andrea Bertolini Remix) [Freegrant Music] 3. Grum - Drifting Away [Anjunabeats] 4. Orkidea - Nana (Gai Barone Remix) [Black Hole] 5. Markus Schulz ft. Delacey - Destiny (Solid Stone Remix) [Coldharbour] 6. Johnny Yono - Night Vision [Free Giveaway] 7. Andain - Summer Calling (Kris O’neil Remix) [Black Hole] 8. Kyau & Albert - I Love You (Dimension Remix) [Euphonic] 9. Forerunners - Lifecycle (Simon Templar Remix) [Pure Trance] 10. Kenneth Thomas & Goshen Sai - Soaked [IAMPHOENIX] 11. Stoneface & Terminal - Sidewinder (2015 Rework) [Euphonic] 12. DoubleV & Si...2016-06-211h 47Obsessions Future with Kenneth ThomasSound On Fire 0021. Stoneface & Terminal - Sidewinder [Euphonic] 2. Lange - Conspiracy [Create] 3. Orkidea - Nana (Gai Barone Remix) [Pure Trance] 4. Pablo Artigas - Lumeria [Enmotion] 5. Forerunners - Lifecycle (Simon Templar Remix) [Pure Trance] 6. Mike van Fabio & Cherry - Fable (Mhammed El Alami Remix) [Abora] 7. Farhad Mahdavi & Ronski Speed - Rapture [Maracaido] 8. Amoeba Assassin vs. Schwiezer - Piledriver Era (Kenneth Thomas Sound-Bar Mashup) [CDR] 9. Tilt - I Dream (Nicholas Bennison Remix) [Lost Language] 10. Sneijder + Giuseppe Ottaviani - Nero (Solarstone ReTouch) [Pure Trance] 11. Ronski Speed & Aruna - All The Way (Allan Morris Remix) [Maracaido]2016-06-141h 03Obsessions Future with Kenneth ThomasSound On Fire 0011. Kenneth Thomas & Frequent Flyer Miles - Grace Alene [CDR] 2. Johnny Yono - Night Vision [Free Giveaway @johnnyyono] 3. Stoneface & Terminal - Hypogean [Future Sound of Egypt] 4. Grum - Drifting Away [Anjunabeats] 5. Moonbeam - Tiny Punks [Green Valley Records] 6. LTN - Autumn Leaves (Sunny Lax Remix) [Enhanced] 7. Arman Dinarvand & NitMa - A Way To The Future [VANDIT] 8. Alex M.O.R.P.H. & Den Rize ft. Natalia Gioia - Angelic [VANDIT] 9. Jorn van Deynhoven - We Can Fly [A State of Trance] 10. Ruta & Lucid Blue - Like A Dream (NoMosk Remix) [Suanda...2016-06-0359 minObsessions Future with Kenneth ThomasObsessions 4771. Filo & Peri - Spectrum 2. Robert Nickson - Spiral (Alucards Star Ocean Mix) 3. Kai Tracid - Conscious (Ferry Corsten Remix) 4. Ambassador - The Fade (Oliver Lieb Remix) 5. AR52 - Enigma 6. Paul van Dyk ft. Second Sun - Crush (PvD Remix) 7. Alba - Super 8 8. Witness of Wonder - Emotions of Wonder (Thrillseekers Remix) 9. Seal - Loves Divine (Deepsky Mix / Kenneth Thomas Re-edit)2016-05-251h 05Obsessions Future with Kenneth ThomasObsessions 4761. Quizzow - Odyssey [Reboot Records] 2. Joonas Hahmo - Lonkero [Hahmo] 3. Rank 1 - Airwave (Dave Neven Bootleg) [CDR] 4. Graham Williamsson & Adam White - Vegas [Infrasonic Progressive] 5. Ilan Bluestone & Maor Levi - Dynamic [Anjunabeats] 6. Stoneface & Terminal - Keep Going (dub) [Flashover] 7. Atom - Perfect Place [Reboot Records] 8. Warrior - Voodoo (Oliver Lieb remix) [ID] 9. PARITY- Kamchatka [Digital Society] 10. Kenneth Thomas & Aura Wolfe - All Shades of Sky [Wake Your Mind] 11. Make One, Ruslan Radriges & Matrick - Triangle [TranceMission] 12. Alan Morris - Closer to Heaven [Future Sound of Egypt] 13. Forerunners...2016-05-191h 00Obsessions Future with Kenneth ThomasObsessions 4751. Kenneth Thomas & Aura Wolfe - All Shades of Sky [Wake Your Mind] 2. Morvan - Forever Tonight [Infrasonic Progressive] 3. Andy Moor ft. Michele C - We Can Be Free [AVA] 4. Miroslav Vrlik vs. Mark & Lukas - When Winter Comes (EDU Rave Mix) 5.Boom Jinx & Soundprank Feat Katrine Stenbekk - We Know (Jerome Isma-Ae Remix) [Anjunabeats] 6. Estiva - Overwatch [Statement] 7. Dawn press Dark Matter - Whats Done is Done [Alter Ego Progressive] 8. Super8 & Tab - Mega [Armind] 9. Tonerush - Firebolt [Interstate] 10. Jorn van Deynhoven - We Can Fly [A State of Trance]2016-05-1359 minObsessions Future with Kenneth ThomasObsessions 4741. Frequent Flyer Miles - Left Behind (Kenneth Thomas Remix)
[Fuzion Four]
2. Roddy Reyneart - Downtown [Trice]
3. Dalero & Zuubi - Skyfire [Encanta]
3. Omauha - Victoria (Rick Tedesco Remix) [Morphosis]
4. Blufeld - Jotunheim (Mark Found Domino Remix) [Forescape
Digital]
5. Boom Jinx & Soundprank Feat Katrine Stenbekk - We Know
(Jerome Isma-Ae Remix) [Anjunabeats]
6. Estiva - Overwatch [Statement!]
7. Stoneface & Terminal - Keep Going [Flashover]
8. Kir Tender - Genesis [TranceMission]
9. Kyau & Albert - I Love You (Dimension Remix)
[Euphonic]
10. Frainbreeze feat. Natune - When You Find Me (Proglift Mix)
[TranceMission]
11. Gregory Esayan...2016-05-0359 minObsessions Future with Kenneth ThomasObsessions 4721. ID - Blush [Flashover]2. Maor Levi Ft. EL - Waves 4U [Wake Your Mind]3. Vintage & Morelli - Contrasts [Anjunbeats]4. Simon Bostock - Marrakesh [Pure Trance]5. Judah feat Holly Drummond - Faith In Love (Fatum vs. Judah Club Mix) [Ride]6. Above & Beyond vs Ilan Bluestone - BIG LOVE (Kenneth Thomas Mashup) [CDR]7. Stoneface & Terminal - Spectre [Euphonic]8. Jimmy Chou pres. Prototype - Paintings in the Sky [AVA]9. Monoverse & Orsa vs. The Blizzard & Yuri Kane feat. Relyk - Everything About Empyrea (Monoverse Mashup) [CDR]10. Cosmic Gate - Exploration of Space (Mark Sixma...2016-04-2059 min