Boss Barista
Arts & Culture Podcasts
Ashley Rodriguez talks to folks about gender, race, sex, and other important issues in coffee. We invite people from all realms of the coffee world to share stories and engage in discussion - we want to hear from you! Contact us at...
Location:
United States
Genres:
Arts & Culture Podcasts
Description:
Ashley Rodriguez talks to folks about gender, race, sex, and other important issues in coffee. We invite people from all realms of the coffee world to share stories and engage in discussion - we want to hear from you! Contact us at bossbaristapodcast@gmail.com
Language:
English
Website:
https://www.bossbarista.com
Episodes
Blue Bottle Independent Union Takes On One of the World’s Largest Specialty Coffee Chains
7/10/2024
In May 2024, workers across six Blue Bottle locations in Boston voted to unionize. Abbey and Alex are here to talk about how workers deserve to have a voice in decision-making in their workplaces.
A full transcript of this episode is available at bossbarista.substack.com
Duration:00:39:14
Fermentation in Coffee With Lucia Solis
2/16/2024
Breaking down the microbes that help break down coffee with fermentation expert Lucia Solis.
A full transcript of this episode is available at bossbarista.substack.com
Duration:00:50:10
Jessica Easto Breaks Down the Tasting Notes of S'mores
1/12/2024
The author of "How to Taste Coffee" talks expectations, effervescence, and finding joy and delight in drinking coffee.
A full transcript of this episode is available at bossbarista.substack.com
Duration:00:42:01
LaChrista McArthur Did Her High School Capstone Project on Coffee
10/5/2023
The Charlotte-based coffee consultant threw herself into the industry at a young age—and now has a wealth of thoughts to share about loyalty, robot baristas, and the best coffee cities in the world.
A full transcript is available at bossbarista.substack.com
Duration:00:43:52
Negotiating a Contract with the Madison Sourdough Union
8/24/2023
Workers at Madison Sourdough are striving to ratify their first contract—a process that's proven to be more hampered by management than they anticipated.
A full transcript of this episode is available at bossbarista.substack.com
Duration:00:29:26
Mandy Naglich Time Travels with Smell
8/22/2023
The author of the new book "How to Taste: A Guide to Discovering Flavor and Savoring Life," talks building up your sensory skills and unlocking more enriching experiences.
A full transcript of this episode is available at bossbarista.substack.com
Duration:00:44:45
Context Matters with Junior's Roasted Coffee
8/8/2023
Coffee is in crisis, and one of the big problems is that some farmers aren't paid enough to cover their production costs. A new template from the team at Junior's Roasted Coffee looks to change that.
A full transcript of this episode is available at bossbarista.substack.com
Duration:00:46:23
Sunergos Union Workers Fight to Make Their Voices Heard
7/25/2023
The Louisville-based coffee chain won its union vote in January 2023—and is still waiting on leadership to ratify a contract.
A full transcript of this episode is available at bossbarista.substack.com
Duration:00:34:54
Claire Bullen is Clearing Away the Thorny Brambles
7/11/2023
A long-form conversation on writing with the newsletter's editor.
A full transcript of this episode can be found at bossbarista.substack.com
Duration:01:06:49
Lucia Bawot Redefines the Protagonist of the Story
6/20/2023
The photographer and author of the book "We Belong" centers the stories of women coffee workers in Colombia.
A full transcript of this episode can be found at bossbarista.substack.com
Duration:00:56:12
Kristen Hawley is Glad Restaurants Aren't Going Away
6/6/2023
The author of Expedite, a newsletter about restaurant technology, sees both the potential—and flaws—of tech in the food world.
A full transcript of this episode is available at bossbarista.substack.com
Duration:00:44:08
Stephanie Alcala Loves Bats And Coffee
5/16/2023
Asking coffee trader Stephanie Alcala what does it mean to source responsible coffee and think holistically about sustainability.
A full transcript of this episode is available at bossbarista.substack.com
Duration:00:46:59
For Jackie Nguyen, a Coffee Shop Was Plan C
5/2/2023
The owner of Cafe Cà Phê, Kansas City's first Vietnamese-owned coffee shop, talks about starting a business in a new city during a pandemic—and the importance of having a specific mission.
A full transcript of this episode is available at bossbarista.substack.com
Duration:00:45:13
Going Beyond Price with Brendan Adams
4/18/2023
Specialty coffee distinguishes itself by its higher price tag—and stops there. To make meaningful change, Brendan Adams of Semilla argues that cost alone cannot be the finish line.
A full transcript of this episode can be found at bossbarista.substack.com
Duration:00:44:23
What Baristas Actually Make with Adam JacksonBey and Valorie Clark
3/8/2023
The average wage for baristas is $14 per hour—but many are only scheduled to work 26 hours a week. Go Fund Bean representatives discuss barista wages and more.
A full transcript of this episode can be found at bossbarista.substack.com
Duration:00:38:32
Differentiating Between 'Value' and 'Values' With Ted Fischer
2/21/2023
On neoliberalism and translating value in coffee with anthropologist and author of the book 'Making Better Coffee,' Ted Fischer.
A full transcript of this episode can be found at bossbarista.substack.com
Duration:00:44:16
Keith Hawkins and the Zoom Call That Never Happened
2/7/2023
The 20+ year industry pro and founder of Color of Coffee Collective talks about the start-stop pace of progress—and following through on attempts to do better.
A full transcript of this episode can be found at bossbarista.substack.com
Duration:00:40:36
Namisha Parthasarathy on Romanticized Coffee Relics
1/24/2023
The co-founder of Ārāmse on Indian coffee tools, colonial history, and the problem with flavor wheels.
A full transcript of this episode can be found at bossbarista.substack.com
Duration:00:42:52
Coffee and Climate Change with Karla Boza
1/11/2023
The third-generation farmer comes back to talk climate change and quality as a moving target in coffee.
A full transcript of this episode can be found at bossbarista.substack.com.
Duration:00:43:49
Eight Essential Coffee Questions with Jim Ngokwey
11/15/2022
A managing partner at Mighty Peace Coffee, Jim Ngokwey is creating pathways for Congolese coffee growers and posing difficult questions about the future of the industry.
A full transcript of this episode can be found at bossbarista.substack.com
Duration:00:45:41