CoffeeGeek MP3 Podcast

Finally, our post SCAA 2008 Minneapolis wrapup show, and a feature interview with George Howell about the book Connecting Worlds: The Coffee Trail. We also talk about trends in coffee, blends hiding the farmer, CoE and much more.

Mark does a feature length interview with the author of God in a Cup: The Obsessive Quest for the Perfect Coffee

Discussion about Starbucks buying the company that makes the Clover coffee maker, caffeine awareness month, the Professional Baristas Handbook, and In Pursuit of the God Shot.

Mark reads from some of the emails sent in from a recent CoffeeGeek Podcast contest. People describe their best coffee moment

A quick podcast format featuring some of the up to the minute news and interesting things in Coffee. This episode - 5 litres of espresso, Starbucks, Dunkin Donuts and more Starbucks

A quick podcast format featuring some of the up to the minute news and interesting things in Coffee. This episode - 5 litres of espresso, Starbucks, Dunkin Donuts and more Starbucks

After a long delay, the CoffeeGeek podcast is back in the same old mp3 format and a new enhanced iTunes / iPod format. Discussions about Italy certifying espresso, new coffees tried, Vancouver visitors and the WBC machine certifications.

After a long delay, the CoffeeGeek podcast is back in the same old mp3 format and a new enhanced iTunes / iPod format. Discussions about Italy certifying espresso, new coffees tried, Vancouver visitors and the WBC machine certifications.

Topics: Mark talks about freezing green coffee, new content articles on CoffeeGeek.com, CoffeeGeek's forthcoming new design, some press and a trio of great coffees to try. MP3 format 21.3 mb, 1:04:25 (h:mm:sec) Questions or comments: podcast@coffeegeek.com, call 1-206-965-8185, or look for us on Skype, username: CoffeeGeek

Topics: Mark talks about an interview on WGN Radio, about the forum commmunity, then lots of talk about Esmeralda Especiale and single-origin espresso. MP3 format 18.0 mb, 0:53:26 (h:mm:sec) Questions or comments podcast@coffeegeek.com, call 1-206-965-8185, or look for us on Skype, username: CoffeeGeek

Topics: A grab bag show, covering lever machines, YouTube videos, freezing coffee again, iced americanos, press pots, and an interview with former WBC Champ Tim Wendelboe. MP3 format 20.3 mb, 0:59:35 (h:mm:sec) Questions or comments podcast@coffeegeek.com, call 1-206-965-8185, or look for us on Skype, username: CoffeeGeek

Topics: Mark spends almost the entire podcast today answering your email questions on everything from freezing green coffee, to what arabica is, to using a Rancilio Silvia, and much more. MP3 format 23.1 mb, 1:06:13 (h:mm:sec) Questions or comments podcast@coffeegeek.com, call 1-206-965-8185, or look for us on Skype, username: CoffeeGeek

Joined by co-host Luca Costanzo, Mark talks about the coffee scene in Australia, including what typical drinks are, the scarcity of certain types of brewing machines, and plenty about the Australian and World Barista Championships. MP3 format 17.8 mb, 1:21:25 (h:mm:sec) Questions or comments podcast@coffeegeek.com, call 1-206-965-8185, or look for us on Skype, username: CoffeeGeek

Topics: Another huge (sorry!) show with a wrapup of the cool stuff coming out of the SCAA Trade show in Long Beach including a lot of consumer stuff, and the controversial happenings at the USBC. With Tatiana Becker of Trabant Cafe in Seattle. MP3 format 17.8 mb, 1:31:01 (h:mm:sec) Questions or comments podcast@coffeegeek.com, call 1-206-965-8185, or look for us on Skype, username: CoffeeGeek

Topics: Huge, almost 2 hour show featuring an interview with James Hoffmann about the UK Barista Championship and Ric Reinhart, Ellie Matuzak and Jeff Taylor about the upcoming SCAA board elections and the SCAA vs. Consumers. MP3 format 17.8 mb, 1:51:19 (h:mm:sec) Questions or comments podcast@coffeegeek.com, call 1-206-965-8185, or look for us on Skype, username: CoffeeGeek

Topics: Huge, almost 2 hour show featuring an interview with James Hoffmann about the UK Barista Championship and Ric Reinhart, Ellie Matuzak and Jeff Taylor about the upcoming SCAA board elections and the SCAA vs. Consumers. MP3 format 17.8 mb, 1:51:19 (h:mm:sec) 40kbps bitrate, 44.1Hz sample rate, mono channel. Questions or comments podcast@coffeegeek.com, call 1-206-965-8185, or look for us on Skype, username: CoffeeGeek

Topics: Reader emails are answered, including several grinder questions, and Mark talks a bit about the third place concept and Starbucks. MP3 format 17.8 mb, 50:29 (mm:sec) 48kbps bitrate, 44.1Hz sample rate, mono channel. Questions or comments podcast@coffeegeek.com, call 1-206-965-8185, or look for us on Skype, username: CoffeeGeek

Topics: Reader emails are answered, including several grinder questions, and Mark talks a bit about the third place concept and Starbucks. MP3 format 17.8 mb, 50:29 (mm:sec) 48kbps bitrate, 44.1Hz sample rate, mono channel. Questions or comments podcast@coffeegeek.com, call 1-206-965-8185, or look for us on Skype, username: CoffeeGeek

Topics: The subject of how coffee is covered and represented by mainstream media is the topic, with Mark disecting a current chicago Sun-Times opinion editorial about coffee, plus more. MP3 format 13.4 mb, 39:00 (mm:sec) 48kbps bitrate, 44.1Hz sample rate, mono channel. Questions or comments podcast@coffeegeek.com, call 1-206-965-8185, or look for us on Skype, username: CoffeeGeek

Topics: The subject of how coffee is covered and represented by mainstream media is the topic, with Mark disecting a current chicago Sun-Times opinion editorial about coffee, plus more. MP3 format 13.4 mb, 39:00 (mm:sec) 48kbps bitrate, 44.1Hz sample rate, mono channel. Questions or comments podcast@coffeegeek.com, call 1-206-965-8185, or look for us on Skype, username: CoffeeGeek

Topics: BThe subject of how coffee is covered and represented by mainstream media is the topic, with Mark disecting a current chicago Sun-Times opinion editorial about coffee, plus more. MP3 format 13.4 mb, 39:00 (mm:sec) 48kbps bitrate, 44.1Hz sample rate, mono channel. Questions or comments podcast@coffeegeek.com, call 1-206-965-8185, or look for us on Skype, username: CoffeeGeek

Topics: Back for 2007 - finally - our fiftieth CG Podcast covers all sorts of coffee related topics, from Cup of Excellence coffees to listener emails and much more. MP3 format 17.9 mb, 62:47 (mm:sec) 40kbps bitrate, 44.1Hz sample rate, mono channel. Questions or comments podcast@coffeegeek.com, call 1-206-965-8185, or look for us on Skype, username: CoffeeGeek

Topics: A XXL Sized show featuring a big update on the HGL and Fund Raiser for Coffee Kids, A detailed review of the Editors' Choice: Espresso Awards, and talk about all the new content on CoffeeGeek, plus a sneak peak at CoffeeGeek 3.0. MP3 format 28.3 mb, 82:29 (mm:sec) 48kbps bitrate, 44.1Hz sample rate, mono channel. Questions or comments podcast@coffeegeek.com, call 1-206-965-8185, or look for us on Skype, username: CoffeeGeek

Topics: A full report of the first week on the Holiday Gift List and Fundraiser events, with reports from Beata about past, present and future auctions, a sneak preview of a major auction item, and we sit down with Brad Ford from Wicked Cafe to talk about amazing coffees and the HGL. MP3 format 14.3 mb, 41:37 (mm:sec) 48kbps bitrate, 44.1Hz sample rate, mono channel. Questions or comments podcast@coffeegeek.com, call 1-206-965-8185, or look for us on Skype, username: CoffeeGeek

Topics: A jam packed show that previews the upcoming 2006 Holiday Gift List and Fundraiser for CoffeeKids on the CoffeeGeek website. Mark Prince describes what to expect, how you can help, and how you get get some great products. Mark also talks about the 2006 Editor's Choice Awards. MP3 format 17.4 mb, 42:24 (mm:sec) 56 kbps bitrate, 44.1Hz sample rate, mono channel. Questions or comments podcast@coffeegeek.com, call 1-206-965-8185, or look for us on Skype, username: CoffeeGeek

Topics: Our longest show ever, but very worth it - we have an interview with Karen Foley, publisher of Imbibe Magazine, and a surprise guest to talk about the mag. Then another secret surprise guest embarasses the crap out of Mark! MP3 format 37.2 mb, 1:49:02 (h:mm:sec) 48 kbps bitrate, 44.1Hz sample rate, mono channel. Questions or comments podcast@coffeegeek.com, call 1-206-965-8185, or look for us on Skype, username: CoffeeGeek

Topics: A full packed show talking about the important movie Black Gold, about new products coming this fall, changes at the CoffeeGeek website, restaurant coffee and a lot more! MP3 format 23.2 mb, 58:02 (mm:sec) 56 kbps bitrate, 44.1Hz sample rate, mono channel. Questions or comments podcast@coffeegeek.com, call 1-206-965-8185, or look for us on Skype, username: CoffeeGeek

Topics: Beata joins in on the show to read nine listener emails with questions, and we also play two voice mails. There's two secret suprise giveaways buried in the show as well! MP3 format 21,4 mb, 1:02:20 (h:mm:sec) 48 kbps bitrate, 44.1Hz sample rate, mono channel. Questions or comments podcast@coffeegeek.com, call 1-206-965-8185, or look for us on Skype, username: CoffeeGeek

Topics: Mark records live to tape from Firenze, Italia, with Nick Cho of the Portafilter.net podcast, and Andrew Barnett from Ecco Cafe. They talk about coffee in Italy, the WBC, cafe culture and more! MP3 format 15.5 mb, 45:09 (mm:sec) 48 kbps bitrate, 44.1Hz sample rate, mono channel. Questions or comments podcast@coffeegeek.com, call 1-206-965-8185, or look for us on Skype, username: CoffeeGeek

Topics: Stephen and Jen from Ireland talk about latte art, more Irish coffee, and the Vancouver coffee scene, with Steve as the professional and Jen as the newbie MP3 format 10.0 mb, 29:10 (mm:sec) 48 kbps bitrate, 44.1Hz sample rate, mono channel. Questions or comments podcast@coffeegeek.com, call 1-206-965-8185, or look for us on Skype, username: CoffeeGeek