Coffee Talky

0:21 The Catch UpUTAH STATE IS THE INAUGURAL JIMMY KIMMEL LA BOWL CHAMPIONS, Jake Paul vs. Tyron Woodley recap
, The Island Boys making waves everywhere, Breezy learning how to use the Gaggia Magenta Prestige Super-Automatic Espresso Machine23:29 The CoffeeModest Coffee: Kenya Karimikuimodest.coffee40:55 The NewsSaudi Arabia Investing in Coffee Production with ‘Coffee City’Bellwether Launches ‘Roast Accelerator’ Program for Minority-Owned BusinessesWhich Cities Have the Cheapest & Most Expensive Cup of CoffeeWhy you drink black coffee: It's in your genes

0:21 The Catch UpBreezy out here catching comedy shows, we discuss the somewhat-recent brewery boom in Las Vegas, and Utah State is playing in the Jimmy Kimmel LA Bowl20:41 The CoffeeProgeny CoffeeThis week we brew up Piñata– Juan Felipe Restrepo; a fruity– and expensive– pineapple-fermented microlot roast from Colombia progenycoffee.com40:51 The NewsDenmark’s Coffee Collective Releasing ‘The Fundamentals of Excellent Coffee’ BookCan Seaweed Replace Plastic In Single-Serve Coffee?Starbucks workers vote to unionize Buffalo, New York, store

0:21 The Catch UpThe fellas recap Thanksgiving, Greg spends a little bit too much time talking about watching too many movies over the holiday, Breezy goes into detail about copping a Gaggia Magenta Prestige Super-Automatic Espresso Machine17:00 The CoffeeJubilee Roasting Company34:40 The NewsCoffee Bros. Launches Crypto Baristas, NFTs to Fund Future New York CafeDad left furious after café accidentally adds COFFEE to his toddler’s ‘babycino’McDonald's Employees Hide in Fridge as Customer Picks Fight Over Missing Coffee

0:21 The Weekly Catch UpGreg sparks his typical fall season college football talk, we skim the surface on the Gabi Petitto case and other similar, high-profile crimes against significant others, music festival banter, and the ultimate Vegas pandemic move?: Getting C*VID shots at a strip clubs24:03 Coffee SegmentWe poured up some cups of Noble Coffee Roasters’ Los Pinos, from Julia Ortega Carballo. A different and delicious roast. Grape, lemonade, and juniper, you say?41:30 The NewsA Flavor Scientist On Why Americans Are So Obsessed With Pumpkin SpiceThe US Aeropress Championship is Happening This Weekend in IndianapolisDutch Bros Just Went Public And Now Their Owner Is A Billionaire

0:21 The Weekly Catch UpThe JTD crew is officially posting content to YouTube now, Allegiant Stadium is a great place for football, the latest James Bond movie drawing parallels between the recent pandemic and conspiracy theories, and Arcane is the hottest series to ever drop on Netflix.23:30 Coffee SegmentWe poured up some cups of Noble Coffee Roasters’ Los Pinos, from Julia Ortega Carballo. A different and delicious roast. Grape, lemonade, and juniper, you say?48:18 The NewsCoffee and Tea Consumption Linked to Lower Stroke and Dementia RiskIs This The Best New Coffee Cocktail Of The Year?Wake up and smell the ‘sustainable’ coffee produced in Finnish lab

0:21 The Weekly Catch UpWe chop up the insanity behind the Afghanistan witdhrawal, George bought a miter saw and now thinks he’s a carpenter, GW’s pool and Lake Mead are both dirty and will be drained soon.18:27 Coffee SegmentThis weeks sipping agenda was Heart Coffee Roasters’ Kenya Embu. We copped this bad boy via Fellow Drops text message coffee ordering. Check out Heart Coffee Roasters at heartroasters.comOr, if you are visiting or live in the Portland, Oregon area, be sure to visit them at any of their 3 locations.32:50 The NewsDutch Bros Coffee Is Going PublicOver 100 Million Kilos Of Coffee Expected To Be Lost To Frost In Brazil

0:21 The Weekly Catch UpGreg moved (new house, who dis?), George had a stellar week comprised of a fixed AC unit and a birthday weekend, Greg expresses his dislike for hard seltzers and mercy “drops,” then turns around and gushes over Fellow Products new Fellow Drops coffee ordering program, and GW steps into the Aeropress game. 28:48 Coffee SegmentThis week we put down a flavor-punched Guatemalan coffee from King State Coffee based out of Tampa, Florida. 42:13 The NewsRecent Coronavirus Coffee Study “Plausible” And “Merits Further Investigation”High-End German Grinder Maker Titus Grinding Unveils The NautilusCoffee Prices Drop as Weather, Speculation Affect Market

0:21 The Weekly Catch UpGreg drags us into a Juneteenth discussion and we delve into another discussion about dirty malls.27:40 Coffee SegmentJelly Donut?! This week we sip on Luna coffee from the Pacific Northwest– straight outta BC, Canada.50:18 The NewsThis Is the Best Coffee for Weight Loss, Says an ExpertCostco Shoppers Can't Get Enough Of These Caramel Macchiato CupsThe Reason You Should Avoid Freshly Roasted Coffee

0:21 The Weekly Catch UpAfter eating at the Fashion Show mall, George encountered a large pile of “fully developed” feces in a pile in the middle of the walkway in the mall. We both braved the great outdoors: George “roughed it” out in the wilderness in Zion, Utah. Greg and his fam paddled up the Colorado River. Greg's homie, Lomi, came out to Vegas for son Toa's football camp at UNLV. And George attended the Virgin Hotel grand opening (formerly the Hard Rock) here in Vegas.33:15 Coffee SegmentWe sampled some of the Pacific Northwest's best coffee from 49th Parallel (or, Pacific Southwest– depending on what side of the 49th parallel you're on)Head Office and Roastery6741 Cariboo Road Unit #112, Burnaby,BC V3N 4A349thcoffee.com58:33 The NewsRitual Coffee’s owner fires husband after he uses racial slurBLK & Bold Inks NBA Deal, Releases The Warm UpColombia Cup of Excellence Auction Breaks All-Time Average High at $30+/lb

0:21 The Weekly Catch UpThe JTD crew discusses Paul Mooney death and his impact on comedy, the state of employment vs. unemployment in the post-pandemic USofA, and we sip on a sampler pack of Taika coffee.20:42 Coffee SegmentThis week's we got extra-wired on caffeine and adaptogens with the Taika coffee sampler pack, inclusive of Oat Milk Latte, Macadamia Latte, and Black Coffee. According to Taika's web site: “Well first off, it's not just coffee. Taika is a perfectly calibrated blend of coffee and adaptogens that balance caffeine's highs and lows for a smooth, clear experience.” What the hell is an adaptogen? Hell, we weren't too sure ourselves, but one thing's for sure, there's a synergistic effect to be had here. Taika's adaptogen blend includes caffeine, l-theanine, ashwagandha, lion's mane, reishi, and codices militaris. Check em out at taika.co46:14Instant Coffee Recalled for Containing Prozac Drug, Other Risky SubstancesThree cups of coffee a day could help you live longer, study findsStarbucks goes g

0:21 The Weekly Catch UpGeorge enlightens us with his newfound knowledge via his newly acquired weather station, fixes more busted pipes in his yard, and goes into to detail about Monsanto's legendary litigations. We go back and forth about mask mandates loosening up and being lifted. Plus, the housing market in the US is still going crazy, and how 2021 is Freddie Gibbs' year. Oh, and Fellows dropped a new French press by the name of Clara.28:06 Coffee SegmentThis week's coffee was an outstanding roast from Broad Porch, courtesy of Dave Hardy. While the note callouts of Tropical Fruit and Honeysuckle didn't hit precisely, this was still an amazing brew.165 S. Main, Suite 101Harrisonburg, VA 22801broadporchcoffee.com48:56 NewsKruve Launches Brewler, a Coffee Bean and Grind Measurement ToolCoffee Borer Found for First Time on Hawaiian Island of KauaiMcDonald's is changing its coffee cups to promote the Covid-19 vaccinePBR and Entenmann's Want You to Try Pairing Hard Coffee and DonutsShout Outs:Shout out to Dave

0:21 The Weekly Catch UpFirst things first: RIP to the rap legend, DMX. George goes into detail about the Spinn Coffee Maker (promo code ‘THEDRIP’ for $10 off), Dr. Ken Landow is an OG in the Vegas dermatology scene.25:05 Coffee SegmentWe drank a very interesting roast from the award winning Bird Rock Coffee Roasters, based out of San Diego; sweet coffee notes with beach life vibes. 6 locations throughout the San Diego area(619) 272-0203birdrockcoffee.com44:51 NewsCoffee Shop Owner Bans Biden Voters, Trans Patrons from StoreU.S. Postal Service celebrates America’s love of coffeeOregon Coffee Shop Fined $27,470 For COVID-19 Safety Violations

0:21 The Weekly Catch UpArizona and Vegas seem to be COVID Free … at least that’s what the crowds indicate, GW is flexing with his 23 & Me trek, sorting out his family tree, Greg is not about that Justice League Snyder Cut,  Q-Ristie broke the coffee maker at George's house, and George talks about his pre-order of a new coffee maker called Spinn. 40:34 Coffee SegmentWe pour up with some Cartel Coffee Lab's Banco Gotete - a fine Ethiopian roast with notes of orange, molasses, and cinnamon. Be sure to check out Cartel coffee lab –Cartel Coffee Lab444 West CamelbackPhoenix, AZ 85013480-621-6381https://www.cartelcoffeelab.com1:03:30 NewsSuez Canal blockage could intensify shipping delays, lead to shortages of toilet paper, coffee and other consumer goodsNow might be a good time to break your coffee habit

0:21 The Weekly Catch UpWas Coming 2 America a flop? George’s oldest son turned 24 and looks like a professional wrestler, GW plays college drinking games31:02 Coffee SegmentThis week we try Morgon Coffee Roasters, straight outta Sweden (via Dark Moon Coffee Roasters, located in Henderson, NV)(Via Morgon’s web site)We founded Morgon Coffee Roasters in Gothenburg, the summer of 2018. While Morgon is still a relatively young company, our team, consisting of Gabriella Runesson, Christian Gullbrandsson and Markus Vestergaard has nearly 30 years of combined experience of working with coffee.Before coming together to start the roastery we worked together for years. Our combined resume contains everything from previously running a roastery, coffee bars, giving lectures on coffee, training baristas, coffee consulting and competing in most things coffee. Some of those competitions resulted in a bronze in roasting, two silvers in brewing and two gold medals in coffee tasting.morgoncoffeeroasters.com57:10 NewsGeorge pre

0:21 The Weekly Catch UpGW appropriating Irish culture just to justify drinking on St. Patrick's Day, the JTD Crew will be attending the grand opening of Bungalow Coffee in downtown Las Vegas, the national housing market is out of control, and the Nightstalker documentary on Netflix.23:03 Coffee SegmentThis week we enjoyed some wonderful pours of Methodical Coffee's Frontera De Planadas. A wonderful coffee that is delivered in some pretty awesome packaging as well. methodicalcoffee.com101 N Main St Ste D Greenville, SC 2960142:16 NewsWilliams: A Richmond coffee shop eliminated tipping and now has a hot tip: Don't leave one, it's racist.The #1 Worst Coffee to Drink, According to DietitiansExperts Tell Us How NOT to Store Our Coffee Beans  

0:21 The Weekly Catch UpGreg and Breezy get in some pre-SuperBowl banter and acknowledge Brady as the GOAT of QBs, we recap attempting to have a simple night out with a few beers and ended up needing to play peacemakers, and  Morgan Wallen gets cancelled for dropping the N-Bomb29:26 Coffee SegmentOK, so this week was a double whammy … we're talking CBD smoke alongside coffee drip. This collaboration was between Dad Grass and YES PLZ. It was definitely a new and unique experience.Dad Grass is a CBD Company offering pre-rolled CBD joints and CBD flowerYES PLZ is a specialty coffee subscription service delivering a new roast every weekThe Dad Grass x YES PLZ collabo is sold out, but you can read more information about it here45:31 NewsWhy You're More Creative in Coffee ShopsArabica prices continue to rise in January while Robusta fallsSad Singing Clown Puddles Pity Party Releases Coffee Blend 

0:21 The Weekly Catch UpGeorge opens up talking about the Connor vs Poirier fight, Greg gives a brief recap of his redshirt 46th birthday, somehow George discovers a new-found love for LaVazza at a restaurant, and he also gives us cigar humidor 101.31:05 Coffee SegmentThis week we had Red Roster Coffee on deck. Las Duanas, sourced from El Salvador, boasts notes of dark chocolate, almond, and key lime pie.Red Rooster Coffee Roaster & Cafe823 E Main St.Floyd, VA 24091540-745-7338redroostercoffee.com 49:15 NewsPandemic Erased Nearly a Quarter of US Coffee Shop Market, Report ShowsCalifornia Coffee Farm Valley Heart Ranch is Listed for $14.9 MillionSwedish Roaster Löfbergs Unveils Coffee Station Made with ChaffYour Morning Coffee Hydrates You Almost as Well as Water

0:21 The Weekly Catch UpWe hit you with our political and civilian group hot-takes after having seen the storming of the Capitol Building in Washington D.C. And even worse, Snoop and Em are beefing over something that happened a decade ago. 18:00 The CoffeeWe were taken by surprise with an amazing Ethiopian roasted by Arcade Coffee in Riverside, California.  The notes didn't line up for us exactly as they were described, but it didn't matter! This was an excellent coffee and highly recommended by the JTD™!Shop info:3672 Chicago Ave. Ste. A, Riverside, CA, 92507
951-266-6839arcadecoffeeroasters.com43:15 The News  Italian Study Suggests Espresso Can Help Fend Off Death

0:21 The Weekly Catch UpThe JTD crew recaps Christmas and the boring “new normal” that New Years was– and then we briefly discuss the resolutions that we most likely won't ever follow up on. GW is into yoga? And what the hell is up with the extended Pumpkin Spice Latte season?23:25 The CoffeeFirst or second wave? Nah … we're supposedly in the 3.5 wave of coffee, and today's sip-able was Milagros Gesha by Third Wave Coffee Roasters, based out of Forest, VA. This special ‘Milagros’ (miracle!) washed Gesha microlot comes from 17 small producers in different areas of Huila. These producers are situated at altitudes between 1,600 and 1,800masl throughout the municipalities of Pitalito, Palestina, Acevedo and Timana.Shop info:16955 Forest Road Ste. G Forest, VA 24551(434) 455-0093third-wave.coffee43:15 The News  The Real Difference Between A Flat White And A Cappuccino

0:21 The Weekly Catch UpGeorge gets us up-to-date on his routine blood donation, Greg sipped some “19 Crimes - Cali Red” Snoop Dogg wine, GW gives a brief re-cap of his traditional Christmas Eve Eve dinner party, Greg's binging The Mandalorian, George's tailbone is still busted, and a short discourse into the dietary habits of the aliens from the aptly named movie franchise, Alien.24:20 The CoffeeThis week we sipped on Xanadu Coffee's “The Traveler.” Xanadu Coffee is a coffee roaster/shop with 12 years of history in downtown Phoenix, AZ. Owned by Randy Denton and Jessica Bueno:“Xanadu Coffee has been here in the heart of downtown Phoenix, roasting the best coffees we can find for over 12 years! We cater to specialty coffee shops, fine restaurants, not-so-fine restaurants, coffee nerds, offices, bars, etc.. At our facility we roast coffees, prepare cold brew and nitro coffee, work on machines, host barista training classes, and operate a coffee roasting co-op where we allow like minded individuals and shops th