Caffeine & Green

The Sprocast has returned to Caffeine & GREEN! Siri is the Director of coffee for Lofty coffee, and Jay is a roaster for Compa coffee roasters, and a staple at Hawthorn coffee. Enjoy! Need Caffeine & GREEN  caffeineandgreenroasting.com

Mike Tholen is a mix technician, that worked with the band Ministry for 6 years. He has also worked on remastering the Matrix, and Zelda Ocarina of time, just to name a few. Buckle up y'all, this is wild one with stories about Chicken's shitting on mixing boards, and what it is to be a part of a heavy metal band. Enjoy!  Need Caffeine & GREEN? caffeineandgreenroasting.com

Bobby Long is a lifelong skateboarder and co-owner of The Bumbag Co. We discussed how he got into skateboarding, quitting drinking for health reasons, and how Bumbag co was founded. We are also joined by Shea Cooper and Ana Fletcher. Enjoy! thebumbag.com Need Caffeine & GREEN??? caffeineandgreenroasting.com

David Elizondo & Ryan Espi are owners of First Light coffee whiskey and they stopped by to talk about all things coffee whiskey. We also discussed the collaboration with Steel Mill coffee, and the motivations behind starting the first ever coffee whiskey brand from San Diego. Lastly, we are joined by my         co-hosts for the week, Shea Cooper & Ana Fletcher. Enjoy!  www.firstlightwhiskey.com Need Caffeine & GREEN? caffeineandgreenroasting.com/

Coach Jhanex Alviz has returned! He discussed a couple of his fighters that are absolutely on fire right now in Bellator, UFC, & LFA. Joining Jhanex, we have the Medina brothers, Manuel & Fernando. Manuel has returned to discuss his latest victory in LFA, and Fernando Discusses his upcoming fight this weekend in Phoenix, AZ. Enjoy!  Need Caffeine & GREEN? www.caffeineandgreenroasting.com

Sophie Short Is a coffee professional that is fresh to the San Diego coffee scene. Just 2 months out here, we discussed what made her move from Rhode Island to beautiful San Diego. She has a plethora of knowledge when it come to specialty coffee. It was truly a pleasure to not only discuss our favorite beverage, but to discuss the life of a barista trainer, coffee enthusiast, and tackling the coffee consultant game. Enjoy!  Need Caffeine & GREEN!  www.caffeineandgreenroasting.com/

Quantal is the host of the Creative Brew podcast. He is also a Graphic designer and branding professional. He is a very positive and inspiring individual, that always has such a solid outlook on life. We discussed how his show is taking off and how the pandemic affected not only his outlook on life but, his hustle. Enjoy!  Need Caffeine & GREEN?  www.caffeineandgreenroasting.com

Andy Mauser is a man of many talents. Originally a musician by profession, Covid changed everything for him. Quick to pivot, Andy  made a decision to hop on a boat to Alaska and work. We discussed his adventures at sea, and how he has adjusted to these uncertain times. Enjoy!  Need Caffeine & GREEN?  www.caffeineandgreenroasting.com

Andy Mack is the newest pro skateboarder for Lurkville skateboards. We discussed how he grew up in Iowa and made his move to San Diego 12 years ago in pursuit of his dreams of becoming a pro skateboarder. We also discussed what it was like growing up being in the closet, and overcoming the challenges that came along with that. It was one of my favorite podcasts to date. Please enjoy this episode as much as I did!  Get your Andy Mack Pro Deck HERE lurkville.com/products/mack-pride-deck Need Caffeine & GREEN  www.caffeineandgreenroasting.com

Avonte Hartsfield is the owner of Rollin Roots SD, A vegan food truck in Kearny Mesa. He is only 24 years old, and has lived a life that many will never experience. A foster parent, business owner, and man with an unwavering passion, that's just the intro to who Avonte Hartsfield is! Enjoy.  Need Caffeine & GREEN  www.caffeineandgreenroasting.com

Annabelle Burress and Trisha Mendez are two best friends, and absolute shredders on and off a skateboard. Annabelle along with a having a very serious and professional job, she has a passion for the hype and will always come correct with a smile. Trisha is a decade deep into skateboarding, and has the battle scars to prove it. She also holds down a super professional job to support her skating habit! You will be seeing more of these two in the coming weeks, stay tuned! Enjoy!  Need Caffeine & GREEN? www.caffeineandgreenroasting.com

Beda Yang is a successful salesman for multiple high profile big tech companies. He is passionate about sales, and about his hustle to get the to the level that he has achieved today. He is also an avid volleyball player, and got to share the mic with his best friend Raul Lopez. Raul is a lifelong skateboarder, content creator, and works in tech. Need Caffeine & GREEN www.caffeineandgreenroasting.com

Jeff Rambo is the owner, and roaster of Storymakers Coffee Roasters in San Diego, CA. We discussed why he decided to dive into the coffee world, his motivations, and his passion for the craft. We also discussed the upcoming grand opening of his cafe in Barrio Logan, this March. Enjoy!  Instagram  @yourstorymakers Need Caffeine & GREEN? www.caffeineandgreenroasting.com

Andrew Traynor is a Sous chef at Born and Raised steakhouse in San Diego, CA. He cooks with love and passion, and has true hustler mentality. Sink or swim. In addition to his cooking skills, he also raps! We talk about this past life and how it took him to Brazil. Enjoy!  Need Caffeine & GREEN www.caffeineandgreenroasting.com

Laura is a professional photographer and coffee enthusiast. She has had quite the journey starting in Colombia, then Australia, and now here in San Diego. She is a passionate woman that has a thirst for life. Sit back and enjoy! Salud!  Instagram: @larango.fotografa Website: www.larangophotographysd.com   Need Caffeine & GREEN www.caffeineandgreenroasting.com

Marco Maestoso is a Michelin star nominated chef and creator of the infamous and very successful Maestoso restaurant. We discussed returning to Rome in the middle of the pandemic, living in Italy during these challenging times, being a contestant on the TV show Chopped, and what his plans are now that is he back in San Diego. Enjoy!  Instagram: @maestoso   Need Caffeine & GREEN?  www.caffeineandgreenroasting.com

Manuel Medina is a professional fighter for LFA (Legacy Fighting Alliance). He is a hilarious young man, that has a story with it's share of up's and downs, and a message of how truly important family is. I truly enjoyed speaking with this young g! Enjoy! Instagram: @manuelmedinamma @caffeine_and_green   Need Caffeine & GREEN? www.caffeineandgreenroasting.com

Shuriken Shannon is a professional skateboarder, artist, and advocate for Rolling for Rights SD. Zack Dowdy is a life long skateboarder, content creator, and advocate for Rolling for Rights SD. With certain current events that transpired over the last week, I wanted to have them on to discuss racial injustice, the attack on the capitol, and where Rolling for Rights is headed moving into 2021. Enjoy! Need Caffeine & GREEN? caffeineandgreenroasting.com Instagram: @rollingforrightssd @shurikensjoint @dowdy

Liav Cloughley is the newest sponsored hustla on Caffeine & GREEN. She is a coffee professional, jiu-jitsu practitioner, aspiring mma fighter, and aspiring law enforcement agent. We discussed all of the above as well as, how she lived in a motor home for three years. Tons of laughs on this one, Enjoy!  Instagram @liavc   Need Caffeine & GREEN? www.caffeineandgreenroasting.com

My G's have returned to C&G! Kurt & Derm cruised by to talk skateboarding, cross country trips, and have some beers and laughs with Shea and I. Enjoy!  Need Coffee?  www.caffeineandgreenroasting.com