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United States

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Podcast by Kirk Pearson

Language:

English


Episodes
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Episode 36, David Train, Is Coffee Too Cheap?

10/4/2023
In this podcast Kirk is joined by David Train of Ally Coffee to discuss the price of coffee being too low, and in some cases too high. David Train is a well seasoned coffee professional who is one of the few people to receive a perfect score in the Australian Brewers Cup. David has some passionate views and spicy takes and this time around we introduce a new segment, 'thumbs up thumbs down.' Enjoy!

Duration:01:22:15

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Episode 35, Water for Coffee for Dummies! Simon Gautherin and Jamie Thomson

9/20/2023
What if we were to tell you that the one thing you needed to adjust to take your coffee to the next level was..... WATER!! Did you know that you can make your own water (yes you read that correctly) specifically for brewing coffee, different types of coffee and coffee you want to serve in different ways? If you make coffee at home you should listen to this. If you work in the coffee industry, you should listen to this. If you want to take your coffee from good to great, you should listen to this! Seriously though, make sure you write some of this down because Simon and Jamie kindly share what you need to know about making quality water for your coffee. This is an at times information loaded topic that we have tried to simplify so that you can make better coffee wherever you are. Our goal from this podcast is to help you make coffee better wherever you are. So please, listen to this and share as far as you can with all of your coffee making friends so we can make coffee better everywhere! As always, STAY COOL!

Duration:01:45:36

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Episode 34, Jack Simpson of Axil Coffee Roasters

9/18/2023
In this podcast Kirk goes in depth with close friend, reigning Australia Barista Champion and World #3 Jack Simpson. Jack was also the coach of last years World Barista Champion Anthony Douglas, so he has some great insights into how to win a competition but also into the industry. Jack complimented the team effort of last year to develop a very successful routine that would ultimately place him 3rd in this years competition. Jack unpacks the differences of preparing for a worlds campaign on home soil vs travelling overseas from the Southern Hemisphere. Please like and share this podcast, and as always, STAY COOL!

Duration:00:57:59

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Episode 33, Gabrel Tan and Former World Barista Champion Pete Licata

8/30/2023
In this Podcast Kirk is Joined by the Founder of Newav Coffee Gabrel Tan and 2013 World Barista Champion Pete Licata. In this episode we talk about the recent World Barista Championship breaking down the top 6 routines and about the coffees they used to get them to the final 6. Pete and Gab talk about plans they have for the future in what was a very lovely and long awaited conversation! Enjoy, and stay cool!

Duration:01:19:22

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Episode 32, Golden Brown Coffee's Rohan Cooke

8/15/2023
Welcome back everyone! Have you seen this guy with his quirky and informative videos on Instagram or Tik Tok? If you're a coffee lover then chances are you have. Rohan Cooke is the face behind the brand Golden Brown Coffee and his videos have been reached all around the world. This podcast has something in it for everyone, and Rohan gives great insight into his approach to spreading specialty coffee to more people around the world. This podcast has funny stories about the time Lance Hedrick saved the day, Zelda Tears of the Kingdom tips and of course plenty of coffee chat. Enjoy and tell your friends! STAY COOL!

Duration:01:03:47

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Episode 31, Automation and Waste with Jamie Thomson

11/29/2022
In this podcast host Kirk Pearson (@cap_n_kirk7) and Jamie Thomson (@jamiethomson4) have some thought provoking discussions on how the industry can better tailor their equipment needs to modern day issues. How can cafes better tool up? How can they get access to finance? How can a cafe choose a good coffee supplier? Jamie is also passionate about reducing waste in cafes which throughout the discussion we touch on. Jamie is a quiet achiever in this industry, and one of the best coffee professionals you might not know about. He helps out at our pop ups making our filter coffee taste great and is scary good at making brewing water for coffee. Jamie now helps cafes fulfill their equipment needs through Silverchef, so if you're a cafe operator in Australia who wants to level up their tech, get in touch with Jamie! Enjoy this podcast and as always, STAY COOL!

Duration:01:39:46

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Episode 30, Coffee Education with Simon Gautherin

11/2/2022
In this podcast Simon and Kirk go deep into Simon's career as a coffee trainer, touching on his life before coffee and how that shaped his coffee career. Simon Offers a lot in this podcast for anyone that wants some insights into the coffee industry and where it is going. Simon has some big plans for 2023 and beyond and shares a some of that in this podcast. If you want to learn more about Simon's unbelievable water recipes for coffee, you should listen to this podcast. This one is a very enjoyable listen. As always, STAY COOL!

Duration:01:43:55

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Episode 29, World Barista Champion Anthony Douglas, Matt Crowley and Jack Simpson

10/12/2022
In this interview, we take a deep dive into the routine of recently crowned World Barista Champion, Anthony Douglas of Axil Coffee Roasters. Anthony was supported by Axil Coffee Roasters Head Roaster Matt Crowley and was coached by industry heavyweight Jack Simpson. Anthony's journey hasn't been without hardships, he came so close to winning the Australian Barista Championship many times. This year he finally overcame that hump and went a step further to become the world's best barista. In this podcast, we talk about the routine itself and Anthony's years-long journey to get there. We also get to hear the account of Matt Crowley and Jack Simpson who were hugely influential in helping Anthony to become the champion. Enjoy this podcast, and as always, STAY COOL!

Duration:01:30:23

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Episode 28, Sub-Zero Goes to Sydney with Dan Mugridge and Cal Mawson

8/7/2022
This was a funny podcast and great way to bring the podcast back. Sub-Zero is making a little comeback and we're so excited to share some coffee with you on Sunday August 14 ! Listen in to hear us talk about the coffee we will serve, and get ready for a laugh!

Duration:01:31:34

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Episode 27, Futurisitic Coffee and Infusion with Former Australian Barista Champion, Matt Lewin.

2/26/2022
In this episode of the podcast I speak with close friend and industry heavyweight, Matt Lewin. Matt is a former Australian Barista Champion and may be one of the biggest reasons Sub-Zero Coffee came into existence. Matt and I talk about infused coffees, frozen coffee and what else the future may have in store for us. Few, if any, people care more about the industry than Matt. Hope you enjoy this episode, and as always, STAY COOL!

Duration:00:51:41

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Episode 26, Olympic Gold Medallist Zac Stubblety-Cook.

2/9/2022
Back in September Kirk and Zac sat down and discussed all things coffee, personal interests and winning gold medals! Enjoy!

Duration:00:45:09

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Episode 25, Why the New WBC Sponsors are a Big Deal, with Craig Simon.

1/26/2022
Episode 25, Why the New WBC Sponsors are a Big Deal, with Craig Simon. by Kirk Pearson

Duration:01:44:59

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Podcast 24, Talking Competition with Maxwell Colonna Dashwood

1/12/2022
In this podcast Maxwell and Kirk talk in depth about the World Barista Championship and how it could be better. The competitions have been a success and benefit our industry in many ways, but is it time to evolve? Maxwell's colourful upbrining is also discussed, as well as coffee prices towards the end! Enjoy, and stay cool!

Duration:01:51:42

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Episode 23, World Cup Tasting Champion Charlie Chu

12/21/2021
Kirk and Charlie talk about Charlie's rise to the top of the world in his field, and how it came about!

Duration:00:42:08

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Episode 22, World Brewers Cup Champion Matt Winton

12/7/2021
In this episode Kirk talks with Matt Winton, the new World Brewers Cup champion.

Duration:01:04:33

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Episode 21, The Three Amigos Podcast

4/29/2021
In this episode we talk about what the future looks like for Sub-Zero and how excited we are for our next pop-up!

Duration:00:54:29

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Episode 20, Talking with Brewmethods Founder Julijan Markovic.

11/24/2020
The Sub-Zero Podcast is back! This week we spoke with Julijan Markovic who founded the reputable Brewmethods publication. In this podcast we spoke about how Julijan started Brewmethods, his journey in coffee and his incredible story of how he arrived in Australia. This was a special podcast to record, Julijan and his family's story is very inspiring and really gave us a lot to think about with everything going on this year. Julijan outlines some of his tips and tricks on how he manages his website and social media. If you want to learn a thing or two about websites and social media, this is a great podcast for you. We will be releasing podcasts fortnightly from now on. Special shout out to our podcast sponsors Slayer Espresso and Riverina Fresh! Hope you enjoy everyone, and as always, STAY COOL!

Duration:01:30:06

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Episode 19, Melbourne Lockdown and Specialty Coffee Coming Out the Other Side with David Makin.

9/14/2020
In this Podcast we had an honest discussion with one of Melbourne's leading figures in the Specialty Coffee Industry, David Makin. Dave himself is a two time Australian Barista Champion and came second in the World Barista Championship. He and his wife Zoe started Axil Coffee Roasters in 2010, since then they have opened 15 stores and have developed an impressive wholesale division. This year they began to expand, which has hit a significant hurdle with Government imposed Lockdowns that have crippled Victoria's hospitality industry. Like most business owners in Melbourne right now, Dave has expressed his thoughts on how we could better transition from lockdown and why hospitality is better equiped than most industries to keep customers and staff safe. We hope you enjoy this podcast. As always, stay cool!

Duration:00:52:48

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Episode 18, Talking Melbourne Culture with Comedian Wil Anderson.

9/8/2020
This week coffee took the back seat a little bit. With everything going on in Melbourne we wanted to stay positive, so spoke to a former customer of ours, Wil Anderson! Some might be surprised that Wil is a bit of a coffee lover and consumes more than anyone we have ever met. We talk about the close relationships hospitality and the arts have and how they influence Melbourne's overall culture. Hope you all enjoy. As always, stay cool!

Duration:00:41:46

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Episode 17, A Lengthy Chat With the 2017 World Barista Champion, Dale Harris.

8/31/2020
In this week's podcast Kirk finally gets to interview one of his favourite coffee professionals, Dale Harris! Dale won the World Barista Championship in Seoul in 2017 with a though provoking and science driven routine, which successfully conceptualised the origins of coffee flavours we experience in the cup. Both Kirk and Dale have the capacity to talk the legs off the chair and go on many tangents, so we do hope you can sit down and enjoy the soothing sounds of Dale Harris voice. Before listening to this podcast we do have some HOMEWORK for you. The link in our bio (instagram) is to Dale's winning routine. Before listening to this podcast we encourage you to watch that routine so you will be able to enjoy the contents of the podcast more. As always everyone, stay cool!

Duration:01:39:44