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2020/10/07
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2026/10/07
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The Coffee People Podcast is part of the Roast! West Coast coffee network. Host Ryan Woldt interviews coffee professionals and shares their stories as they tackle the entrepreneurship, creativity, passion, science, and innovation required to succeed in the coffee industry. Appreciate your morning coffee more by listening to Coffee People, and engage with the growing craft coffee community this podcast aims to uplift.
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Andreas Tischendorf, Co-Founder of Col Spirit, Colombian Specialty Coffee
2026/10/07
Andreas Tischendorf is the Co-Founder of Col Spirit, a coffee import export business with a focus on Colombian coffees. The company was launched in 2016 with his partner Maria Mercedes Grajales whose family coffee farm in Quindío, Colombia needed an outlet for their specialty coffee product. Their growing family-owned business also offers cascara, cacao, fruit infusions, tropical jams, and raw sugar cane.
Find online: https://www.col-spirit.com/
Other links from the podcast: https://www.visitfrankfurt.travel/en/poi/main-towerhttps://www.gofundme.com/f/rebuild-the-farms-behind-the-coffee
For context subscribe to the Coffee People podcast newsletter at: https://www.coffeepeoplepodcast.com/
BUY: Yeah, No...Yeah Coffee. A Relative Coffee Co x Coffee People collaborations: https://relativecoffeeco.com/products/yeah-no-yeah
The reliable coffee brewer that sits on our counter from Simply Good Coffee. (Affiliate Link). https://partners.simplygoodcoffee.com/roast
Also check out our affiliate partnerships with:
Baratza - https://baratza.pxf.io/vNXdyv
Hydroflask - https://hydro-flask.pxf.io/nL0VY7
Bookseats - https://bookseats.pxf.io/VOjojO
MERCH: https://www.coffeepeoplearesexy.com/
Coffee People is presented by Roastar, Inc., the premier coffee packaging company utilizing digital printing. Roastar enables small-to-gigantic coffee businesses tell a big story. Learn more at www.roastar.com and get 10% off with the code:
COFFEEPEOPLE10
Thanks for watching the Coffee People Podcast. Like all small businesses and entrepreneurs, we're still learning, modifying, and continuing to improve—at least trying to!
Coffee People is one of the premier** coffee and entrepreneurship podcasts, featuring interviews with professionals in the coffee (and adjacent) industry, coffee education, and sometimes, just fun chats with strangers over a cup of coffee. Host Ryan Woldt interviews roastery founders, head roasters, coffee shop owners, scientists, artists, baristas, farmers, green coffee brokers, and more.
This show is also supported by Marea Coffee, Joe at Vournas Coffee, Sivetz Roasting Machines, Relative Coffee Company, Coffee Cycle Roasting, Acento Coffee Roasters, Prismatic Coffee, and Hacea Coffee Source.
Register to become an organ donor at: https://registerme.org/.
*Clicking these links to purchase will also support Roast! West Coast through their affiliate marketing programs.
**I mean...if not premier, one of the longer running ones, at least.
Armando Cardenas, Quail Street Coffee Roasters Co-Founder and Head Roaster
2026/09/30
Armando Cardenas is the Co-Founder and Roaster at Quail Street Coffee Roasters in Escondido, CA. The garage-based roasting company is almost to their seven year anniversary. Cardenas opens up about his entrepreneurial motivation, why the name is so important to him, the vulnerability that comes with going all in, and why he's glad he didn't do more research before launching his business.
Find online: quailstreetcoffeeroasters.com • https://www.instagram.com/quailstreetcoffeeroasters/
For context subscribe to the Coffee People podcast newsletter at: https://www.coffeepeoplepodcast.com/
BUY: Yeah, No...Yeah Coffee. A Relative Coffee Co x Coffee People collaborations: https://relativecoffeeco.com/products/yeah-no-yeah
The reliable coffee brewer that sits on our counter from Simply Good Coffee. (Affiliate Link). https://partners.simplygoodcoffee.com/roast
Also check out our affiliate partnerships with:
Baratza - https://baratza.pxf.io/vNXdyv
Hydroflask - https://hydro-flask.pxf.io/nL0VY7
Bookseats - https://bookseats.pxf.io/VOjojO
MERCH: https://www.coffeepeoplearesexy.com/
Coffee People is presented by Roastar, Inc., the premier coffee packaging company utilizing digital printing. Roastar enables small-to-gigantic coffee businesses tell a big story. Learn more at www.roastar.com and get 10% off with the code:
COFFEEPEOPLE10
Thanks for watching the Coffee People Podcast. Like all small businesses and entrepreneurs, we're still learning, modifying, and continuing to improve—at least trying to!
Coffee People is one of the premier** coffee and entrepreneurship podcasts, featuring interviews with professionals in the coffee (and adjacent) industry, coffee education, and sometimes, just fun chats with strangers over a cup of coffee. Host Ryan Woldt interviews roastery founders, head roasters, coffee shop owners, scientists, artists, baristas, farmers, green coffee brokers, and more.
This show is also supported by Marea Coffee, Joe at Vournas Coffee, Sivetz Roasting Machines, Relative Coffee Company, Coffee Cycle Roasting, Acento Coffee Roasters, Prismatic Coffee, and Hacea Coffee Source.
Register to become an organ donor at: https://registerme.org/.
*Clicking these links to purchase will also support Roast! West Coast through their affiliate marketing programs.
**I mean...if not premier, one of the longer running ones, at least.
CLIP SHOW: Coffee People looks back to season one for great advice from coffee professionals.
2026/09/24
As we move closer to season 20 of the Coffee People podcast (formerly Roast! West Coast), we're increasingly looking back to where we came from. Season one of the podcast featured plenty of great guests, including our long-time Coffee Smarter expert Siri Simran-Khalsa (Lofty Coffee and Color Magic Coffee), Elliot Reinecke (Steady State Roasting), and Steve Rayle (Zumbar Coffee & Tea). These conversations serve as the foundation for every chat we've had with a coffee professional since. Enjoy this clip show with insights from season one.Find online: https://colormagic.coffee/ • https://www.zumbarcoffee.com/ • https://www.steadystateroasting.com/
For context subscribe to the Coffee People podcast newsletter at: https://www.coffeepeoplepodcast.com/
BUY: The reliable coffee brewer that sits on our counter from Simply Good Coffee. (Affiliate Link). https://partners.simplygoodcoffee.com/roast
Also check out our affiliate partnerships with:
Baratza - https://baratza.pxf.io/vNXdyv
Hydroflask - https://hydro-flask.pxf.io/nL0VY7
Bookseats - https://bookseats.pxf.io/VOjojO
MERCH: https://www.coffeepeoplearesexy.com/
Coffee People is presented by Roastar, Inc., the premier coffee packaging company utilizing digital printing. Roastar enables small-to-gigantic coffee businesses tell a big story. Learn more at www.roastar.com and get 10% off with the code:
COFFEEPEOPLE10
Thanks for watching the Coffee People Podcast. Like all small businesses and entrepreneurs, we're still learning, modifying, and continuing to improve—at least trying to!
Coffee People is one of the premier** coffee and entrepreneurship podcasts, featuring interviews with professionals in the coffee (and adjacent) industry, coffee education, and sometimes, just fun chats with strangers over a cup of coffee. Host Ryan Woldt interviews roastery founders, head roasters, coffee shop owners, scientists, artists, baristas, farmers, green coffee brokers, and more.
This show is also supported by Marea Coffee, Joe at Vournas Coffee, Sivetz Roasting Machines, Relative Coffee Company, Coffee Cycle Roasting, Acento Coffee Roasters, Prismatic Coffee, and Hacea Coffee Source.
Register to become an organ donor at: https://registerme.org/.
*Clicking these links to purchase will also support Roast! West Coast through their affiliate marketing programs.
**I mean...if not premier, one of the longer running ones, at least.
Kenneth Olson, Barista Magazine and Camp Coffee Shop
2026/09/16
Coffee People podcast host Ryan Woldt met Barista Magazine Co-Founder Kenneth Olson at a local Portland, OR coffee shop to hear his reflections on the magazine's recent IRL Camp Coffee Shop gathering. Camp Coffee Shop was a three day and night gathering for coffee shop professionals held at a summer camp outside of Napa, CA.Find online: https://www.baristamagazine.com/https://www.campcoffeeshop.com/https://enchantedhillsnapa.org/
For context subscribe to the Coffee People podcast newsletter at: https://www.coffeepeoplepodcast.com/
BUY: The reliable coffee brewer that sits on our counter from Simply Good Coffee. (Affiliate Link). https://partners.simplygoodcoffee.com/roast
Also check out our affiliate partnerships with:
Baratza - https://baratza.pxf.io/vNXdyv
Hydroflask - https://hydro-flask.pxf.io/nL0VY7
Bookseats - https://bookseats.pxf.io/VOjojO
MERCH: https://www.coffeepeoplearesexy.com/
Coffee People is presented by Roastar, Inc., the premier coffee packaging company utilizing digital printing. Roastar enables small-to-gigantic coffee businesses tell a big story. Learn more at www.roastar.com and get 10% off with the code:
COFFEEPEOPLE10
Thanks for watching the Coffee People Podcast. Like all small businesses and entrepreneurs, we're still learning, modifying, and continuing to improve—at least trying to!
Coffee People is one of the premier** coffee and entrepreneurship podcasts, featuring interviews with professionals in the coffee (and adjacent) industry, coffee education, and sometimes, just fun chats with strangers over a cup of coffee. Host Ryan Woldt interviews roastery founders, head roasters, coffee shop owners, scientists, artists, baristas, farmers, green coffee brokers, and more.
This show is also supported by Marea Coffee, Joe at Vournas Coffee, Sivetz Roasting Machines, Relative Coffee Company, Coffee Cycle Roasting, Acento Coffee Roasters, Prismatic Coffee, and Hacea Coffee Source.
Register to become an organ donor at: https://registerme.org/.
*Clicking these links to purchase will also support Roast! West Coast through their affiliate marketing programs.
**I mean...if not premier, one of the longer running ones, at least.
Edwin and Magda Harrison, Curious Roo Coffee Roasters and Artisan Coffee
2026/09/09
Edwin and Magda Harrison (and their family) took a break—kind of—from running Curious Roo Coffee Roasters, Artisan Coffee, and Artisan Coffee School to deliver a bag of coffee from London, U.K. to Perth, Australia. The Guinness World Record setting delivery took 199 days. Then they joined the Coffee People podcast.
Find online: https://curiousroo.com/ • https://artisancoffee.co.uk/ • https://artisancoffee.co.uk/training/ • https://morethanadent.org/
For context subscribe to the Coffee People podcast newsletter at: https://www.coffeepeoplepodcast.com/
BUY: The reliable coffee brewer that sits on our counter from Simply Good Coffee. (Affiliate Link). https://partners.simplygoodcoffee.com/roast
Also check out our affiliate partnerships with:
Baratza - https://baratza.pxf.io/vNXdyv
Hydroflask - https://hydro-flask.pxf.io/nL0VY7
Bookseats - https://bookseats.pxf.io/VOjojO
MERCH: https://www.coffeepeoplearesexy.com/
Coffee People is presented by Roastar, Inc., the premier coffee packaging company utilizing digital printing. Roastar enables small-to-gigantic coffee businesses tell a big story. Learn more at www.roastar.com and get 10% off with the code:
COFFEEPEOPLE10
Thanks for watching the Coffee People Podcast. Like all small businesses and entrepreneurs, we're still learning, modifying, and continuing to improve—at least trying to!
Coffee People is one of the premier** coffee and entrepreneurship podcasts, featuring interviews with professionals in the coffee (and adjacent) industry, coffee education, and sometimes, just fun chats with strangers over a cup of coffee. Host Ryan Woldt interviews roastery founders, head roasters, coffee shop owners, scientists, artists, baristas, farmers, green coffee brokers, and more.
This show is also supported by Marea Coffee, Joe at Vournas Coffee, Sivetz Roasting Machines, Relative Coffee Company, Coffee Cycle Roasting, Acento Coffee Roasters, Prismatic Coffee, and Hacea Coffee Source.
Register to become an organ donor at: https://registerme.org/.
*Clicking these links to purchase will also support Roast! West Coast through their affiliate marketing programs.
**I mean...if not premier, one of the longer running ones, at least.
Julian Mamaj, SOVDA Vice President of Sales and Marketing
2026/09/02
Julian Mamaj joins us from Munich, Germany to chat about his journey through specialty coffee to his current role as VP of Sales and Marketing at SOVDA. SOVDA manufactures equipment designed to improve the workflow of coffee roasters.
Find SOVDA online: https://sovdacoffee.com/ and https://www.instagram.com/sovdacoffee/.
Coffee People is presented by Roastar, Inc., the premier coffee packaging company utilizing digital printing. Roastar enables small-to-gigantic coffee businesses tell a big story. Learn more at www.roastar.com and get 10% off with the code: COFFEEPEOPLE10
For context subscribe to the Coffee People podcast newsletter at: https://www.coffeepeoplepodcast.com/
BUY: The reliable coffee brewer that sits on our counter from Simply Good Coffee. (Affiliate Link).
https://partners.simplygoodcoffee.com/roast
MERCH: https://www.coffeepeoplearesexy.com/
Thanks for watching the Coffee People Podcast. Like all small businesses and entrepreneurs, we're still learning, modifying, and continuing to improve—at least trying to!
Also check out our Affiliate partnerships with:Baratza - https://baratza.pxf.io/vNXdyvHydroflask - https://hydro-flask.pxf.io/nL0VY7Bookseats - https://bookseats.pxf.io/VOjojO
Coffee People is one of the premier** coffee and entrepreneurship podcasts, featuring interviews with professionals in the coffee (and adjacent) industry, coffee education, and sometimes, just fun chats with strangers over a cup of coffee. Host Ryan Woldt interviews roastery founders, head roasters, coffee shop owners, scientists, artists, baristas, farmers, green coffee brokers, and more.
This show is also supported by Marea Coffee, Joe at Vournas Coffee, Sivetz Roasting Machines, Relative Coffee Company, Coffee Cycle Roasting, Acento Coffee Roasters, Prismatic Coffee, and Hacea Coffee Source.
Register to become an organ donor at: https://registerme.org/.
*Clicking these links to purchase will also support Roast! West Coast through their affiliate marketing programs.
**I mean...if not premier, one of the longer running ones, at least.
Coffee People Live at World Of Coffee San Diego 2026
2026/08/27
The Coffee People Podcast returned to San Diego, CA in April 2026 for the World Of Coffee expo hosted by the Specialty Coffee Association. On the Thursday evening before the event we gathered our very first Coffee Smarter experts together for a chat and a celebration of San Diego's coffee scene.
This episode was recorded at Coffee Cycle Roasting in Ocean Beach, San Diego, CA.
Featured in this episode:
Siri Simran-Khalsa, Color Magic Coffee - https://colormagic.coffee/
Jared Hales, Hacea Coffee Source - https://haceacoffee.com/
Chris O'Brien, Coffee Cycle Roasting - https://coffeecycleroasting.com/
Lily Quiros, Lil' Coffee Geek - https://www.lilcoffeegeek.com/
Alden Hozouri, Crossings Coffee - https://www.crossingscoffee.com/
Coffee People is presented by Roastar, Inc., the premier coffee packaging company utilizing digital printing. Roastar enables small-to-gigantic coffee businesses tell a big story. Learn more at www.roastar.com and get 10% off with the code: COFFEEPEOPLE10
For context subscribe to the Coffee People podcast newsletter at: https://www.coffeepeoplepodcast.com/
BUY: The reliable coffee brewer that sits on our counter from Simply Good Coffee. (Affiliate Link).
https://partners.simplygoodcoffee.com/roast
MERCH: https://www.coffeepeoplearesexy.com/
Thanks for watching the Coffee People Podcast. Like all small businesses and entrepreneurs, we're still learning, modifying, and continuing to improve—at least trying to!
Coffee People is one of the premier** coffee and entrepreneurship podcasts, featuring interviews with professionals in the coffee (and adjacent) industry, coffee education, and sometimes, just fun chats with strangers over a cup of coffee. Host Ryan Woldt interviews roastery founders, head roasters, coffee shop owners, scientists, artists, baristas, farmers, green coffee brokers, and more.
This show is also supported by Marea Coffee, Joe at Vournas Coffee, Sivetz Roasting Machines, Relative Coffee Company, Coffee Cycle Roasting, Acento Coffee Roasters, Prismatic Coffee, and Hacea Coffee Source.
Register to become an organ donor at: https://registerme.org/.
*Clicking these links to purchase will also support Roast! West Coast through their affiliate marketing programs.
**I mean...if not premier, one of the longer running ones, at least.
Ian Nelson, DOMA Coffeee
2026/08/19
Coffee People podcast visits past guest Ian Nelson of DOMA Coffee at their Post Falls, ID coffee lab for a chat about music, the evolution of the Q-Grader certification, and the value found in work and silence. Find Doma Coffee online at: https://www.domacoffee.com/
Coffee People is presented by Roastar, Inc., the premier coffee packaging company utilizing digital printing. Roastar enables small-to-gigantic coffee businesses tell a big story. Learn more at www.roastar.com and get 10% off with the code: COFFEEPEOPLE10
For context subscribe to the Coffee People podcast newsletter at: https://www.coffeepeoplepodcast.com/
BUY: The reliable coffee brewer that sits on our counter from Simply Good Coffee. (Affiliate Link).
https://partners.simplygoodcoffee.com/roast
MERCH: https://www.coffeepeoplearesexy.com/
Thanks for watching the Coffee People Podcast. Like all small businesses and entrepreneurs, we're still learning, modifying, and continuing to improve—at least trying to!
Coffee People is one of the premier** coffee and entrepreneurship podcasts, featuring interviews with professionals in the coffee (and adjacent) industry, coffee education, and sometimes, just fun chats with strangers over a cup of coffee. Host Ryan Woldt interviews roastery founders, head roasters, coffee shop owners, scientists, artists, baristas, farmers, green coffee brokers, and more.
This show is also supported by Marea Coffee, Joe at Vournas Coffee, Sivetz Roasting Machines, Relative Coffee Company, Coffee Cycle Roasting, Acento Coffee Roasters, Prismatic Coffee, and Hacea Coffee Source.
Register to become an organ donor at: https://registerme.org/.
*Clicking these links to purchase will also support Roast! West Coast through their affiliate marketing programs.
**I mean...if not premier, one of the longer running ones, at least.
Nick And Ryan Drink Coffee. Coffee People Season 18.
2026/08/12
Join Nick Schmitt, Specialty Coffee Ambassador for Roastar coffee packaging, and Ryan Woldt, Host of Coffee people as they drink a cup of coffee (and in this case an espresso martini) while catching up in their first real chat since World of Coffee San Diego (April 2026).
Coffee People is presented by Roastar, Inc., the premier coffee packaging company utilizing digital printing. Roastar enables small-to-gigantic coffee businesses tell a big story. Learn more at www.roastar.com and get 10% off with the code: COFFEEPEOPLE10
For context subscribe to the Coffee People podcast newsletter at: https://www.coffeepeoplepodcast.com/
BUY: The reliable coffee brewer that sits on our counter from Simply Good Coffee. (Affiliate Link).
https://partners.simplygoodcoffee.com/roast
MERCH: https://www.coffeepeoplearesexy.com/
Thanks for watching the Coffee People Podcast. Like all small businesses and entrepreneurs, we're still learning, modifying, and continuing to improve—at least trying to!
Coffee People is one of the premier** coffee and entrepreneurship podcasts, featuring interviews with professionals in the coffee (and adjacent) industry, coffee education, and sometimes, just fun chats with strangers over a cup of coffee. Host Ryan Woldt interviews roastery founders, head roasters, coffee shop owners, scientists, artists, baristas, farmers, green coffee brokers, and more.
This show is also supported by Marea Coffee, Joe at Vournas Coffee, Sivetz Roasting Machines, Relative Coffee Company, Coffee Cycle Roasting, Acento Coffee Roasters, Prismatic Coffee, and Hacea Coffee Source.
Register to become an organ donor at: https://registerme.org/.
*Clicking these links to purchase will also support Roast! West Coast through their affiliate marketing programs.
**I mean...if not premier, one of the longer running ones, at least.
Jonathan Bass, Bellwether Coffee EVP of Marketing and Communications
2026/07/29
Jonathan Bass is the Executive Vice President of Marketing and Communications for Bellwether Coffee in Berkley, CA. After taking a break from an illustrious career that included stints with Solar City, Tesla, and Wing, he joined the electric roasting manufacturer and green coffee marketplace company to share the stories of people.We previously interviewed Bellwether Coffee Founder Ricardo Lopes. You can find that episode on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yHNmzYL_LOsFIND BELLWETHER ONLINE: https://bellwethercoffee.com/SUPPORT PEAR TREE COFFEE: https://peartreecoffeeroasters.square.site/
For context subscribe to the Coffee People podcast newsletter at: https://www.coffeepeoplepodcast.com/
BUY: The reliable coffee brewer that sits on our counter from Simply Good Coffee. (Affiliate Link).
https://partners.simplygoodcoffee.com/roast
MERCH: https://www.coffeepeoplearesexy.com/
Coffee People is presented by Roastar, Inc., the premier coffee packaging company utilizing digital printing. Roastar enables small-to-gigantic coffee businesses tell a big story. Learn more at www.roastar.com and get 10% off with the code: COFFEEPEOPLE10
Thanks for watching the Coffee People Podcast. Like all small businesses and entrepreneurs, we're still learning, modifying, and continuing to improve—at least trying to!
Coffee People is one of the premier** coffee and entrepreneurship podcasts, featuring interviews with professionals in the coffee (and adjacent) industry, coffee education, and sometimes, just fun chats with strangers over a cup of coffee. Host Ryan Woldt interviews roastery founders, head roasters, coffee shop owners, scientists, artists, baristas, farmers, green coffee brokers, and more.
This show is also supported by Marea Coffee, Joe at Vournas Coffee, Sivetz Roasting Machines, Relative Coffee Company, Coffee Cycle Roasting, Acento Coffee Roasters, Prismatic Coffee, and Hacea Coffee Source.
Register to become an organ donor at: https://registerme.org/.
*Clicking these links to purchase will also support Roast! West Coast through their affiliate marketing programs.
**I mean...if not premier, one of the longer running ones, at least.
Jane Lo and Rob Whitten, p!ng
2026/07/22
Jane Lo and Rob Whitten are the Co-Founders and Co-CEOs of p!ng, an autonomous coffee and beverage drive-thru business focused on speed and convenience. They've leaned on robotics, AI, and their technical and product development skills to open the first location in Hudson, NH, with an eye toward future franchise opportunities.
FIND ONLINE:
https://wefunder.com/ping
https://pingthru.com/
For context subscribe to the Coffee People podcast newsletter at: https://www.coffeepeoplepodcast.com/
BUY: The reliable coffee brewer that sits on our counter from Simply Good Coffee. (Affiliate Link).
https://partners.simplygoodcoffee.com/roast
MERCH: https://www.coffeepeoplearesexy.com/
Coffee People is presented by Roastar, Inc., the premier coffee packaging company utilizing digital printing. Roastar enables small-to-gigantic coffee businesses tell a big story. Learn more at www.roastar.com and get 10% off with the code: COFFEEPEOPLE10
Thanks for watching the Coffee People Podcast. Like all small businesses and entrepreneurs, we're still learning, modifying, and continuing to improve—at least trying to!
Coffee People is one of the premier** coffee and entrepreneurship podcasts, featuring interviews with professionals in the coffee (and adjacent) industry, coffee education, and sometimes, just fun chats with strangers over a cup of coffee. Host Ryan Woldt interviews roastery founders, head roasters, coffee shop owners, scientists, artists, baristas, farmers, green coffee brokers, and more.
This show is also supported by Marea Coffee, Joe at Vournas Coffee, Sivetz Roasting Machines, Relative Coffee Company, Coffee Cycle Roasting, Acento Coffee Roasters, Prismatic Coffee, and Hacea Coffee Source.
Register to become an organ donor at: https://registerme.org/.
*Clicking these links to purchase will also support Roast! West Coast through their affiliate marketing programs.
**I mean...if not premier, one of the longer running ones, at least.
Jenn Chen, Specialty Coffee Writer and Photographer
2026/07/15
Jenn Chen is a writer and photographer whose work in specialty coffee has been expansive. We chat about the benefits and challenges of being self-taught and self-employed, not listening to advice from people who've not been where you are or where you want to go, and what opportunities brands might leave on the table if they aren't thinking about their copy, imagery, and identity.
For context subscribe to the Coffee People podcast newsletter at: https://www.coffeepeoplepodcast.com/
Preferred Name: Jenn Chen
Title/Role: Writer & Photographer in Specialty Coffee and a Lifestyle/Brand/Dog Photographer
Preferred Pronouns: She/Her
Company: Jenn Chen Media, LLC
Location: San Francisco, CA
FIND ONLINE:
https://digest.jennchen.com/
https://jennchen.com/
https://bsky.app/profile/thejennchen.bsky.social
https://www.jennchen.photo/
https://www.instagram.com/thejennchen.photo
Header photo provided by Jenn Chen.
For context subscribe to the Coffee People podcast newsletter at: https://www.coffeepeoplepodcast.com/
BUY: The reliable coffee brewer that sits on our counter from Simply Good Coffee. (Affiliate Link).
https://partners.simplygoodcoffee.com/roast
MERCH: https://www.coffeepeoplearesexy.com/
Coffee People is presented by Roastar, Inc., the premier coffee packaging company utilizing digital printing. Roastar enables small-to-gigantic coffee businesses tell a big story. Learn more at www.roastar.com and get 10% off with the code: COFFEEPEOPLE10
Thanks for watching the Coffee People Podcast. Like all small businesses and entrepreneurs, we're still learning, modifying, and continuing to improve—at least trying to!
Coffee People is one of the premier** coffee and entrepreneurship podcasts, featuring interviews with professionals in the coffee (and adjacent) industry, coffee education, and sometimes, just fun chats with strangers over a cup of coffee. Host Ryan Woldt interviews roastery founders, head roasters, coffee shop owners, scientists, artists, baristas, farmers, green coffee brokers, and more.
This show is also supported by Marea Coffee, Joe at Vournas Coffee, Sivetz Roasting Machines, Relative Coffee Company, Coffee Cycle Roasting, Acento Coffee Roasters, Prismatic Coffee, and Hacea Coffee Source.
Register to become an organ donor at: https://registerme.org/.
*Clicking these links to purchase will also support Roast! West Coast through their affiliate marketing programs.
**I mean...if not premier, one of the longer running ones, at least.
Maria Sinatra, Brand Protection Attorney, Venable LLP
2026/07/08
Disclaimer from Venable LLP: “The information in this podcast is not intended to provide legal advice or opinion. Such advice may be given only when it is related to specific fact situations that Venable has accepted an engagement as counsel to address.”
Maria Sinatra of Venable LLP is an attorney. We met at CoffeeFest NYC 2026, where she was speaking about copyright, trademarks, and intellectual property as it relates to coffee businesses, and beyond.
In this follow up chat for Coffee People, Maria offered insights on why being aware of and addressing your need for legal protections early can be an asset to your business and your brand.
Find Maria Sinatra and Venable LLP online:
Maria Sinatra on LinkedIn.www.venable.comFor context subscribe to the Coffee People podcast newsletter at: https://www.coffeepeoplepodcast.com/
BUY: The reliable coffee brewer that sits on our counter from Simply Good Coffee. (Affiliate Link).
https://partners.simplygoodcoffee.com/roast
MERCH: https://www.coffeepeoplearesexy.com/
Coffee People is presented by Roastar, Inc., the premier coffee packaging company utilizing digital printing. Roastar enables small-to-gigantic coffee businesses tell a big story. Learn more at www.roastar.com and get 10% off with the code: COFFEEPEOPLE10
Thanks for watching the Coffee People Podcast. Like all small businesses and entrepreneurs, we're still learning, modifying, and continuing to improve—at least trying to!
Coffee People is one of the premier** coffee and entrepreneurship podcasts, featuring interviews with professionals in the coffee (and adjacent) industry, coffee education, and sometimes, just fun chats with strangers over a cup of coffee. Host Ryan Woldt interviews roastery founders, head roasters, coffee shop owners, scientists, artists, baristas, farmers, green coffee brokers, and more.
This show is also supported by Marea Coffee, Joe at Vournas Coffee, Sivetz Roasting Machines, Relative Coffee Company, Coffee Cycle Roasting, Acento Coffee Roasters, Prismatic Coffee, and Hacea Coffee Source.
Register to become an organ donor at: https://registerme.org/.
*Clicking these links to purchase will also support Roast! West Coast through their affiliate marketing programs.
**I mean...if not premier, one of the longer running ones, at least.
Andrew and Christine Houghtaling, Kissing Rock Coffee
2026/07/01
Andrew and Christine Houghtaling are the duo behind Kissing Rock Coffee. The roasting company located in Gold Beach, OR near the iconic Kissing Rock rising up next to the ocean joined our podcast in the Roastar packaging booth at World of Coffee San Diego earlier this spring to chat, just a bit, about their journey into coffee and to competition success.
Find Kissing Rock Coffee online: https://kissingrockcoffee.com/
For context subscribe to the Coffee People podcast newsletter at: https://www.coffeepeoplepodcast.com/
BUY: The reliable coffee brewer that sits on our counter from Simply Good Coffee. (Affiliate Link).https://partners.simplygoodcoffee.com/roast
MERCH: https://www.coffeepeoplearesexy.com/
Coffee People is presented by Roastar, Inc., the premier coffee packaging company utilizing digital printing. Roastar enables small-to-gigantic coffee businesses tell a big story. Learn more at www.roastar.com and get 10% off with the code: COFFEEPEOPLE10
Thanks for watching the Coffee People Podcast. Like all small businesses and entrepreneurs, we're still learning, modifying, and continuing to improve—at least trying to!
Coffee People is one of the premier** coffee and entrepreneurship podcasts, featuring interviews with professionals in the coffee (and adjacent) industry, coffee education, and sometimes, just fun chats with strangers over a cup of coffee. Host Ryan Woldt interviews roastery founders, head roasters, coffee shop owners, scientists, artists, baristas, farmers, green coffee brokers, and more.
This show is also supported by Marea Coffee, Joe at Vournas Coffee, Sivetz Roasting Machines, Relative Coffee Company, Coffee Cycle Roasting, Acento Coffee Roasters, Prismatic Coffee, and Hacea Coffee Source.
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**I mean...if not premier, one of the longer running ones, at least.
Kevin Hartley, CEO and Co-Founder of Cambio Roasters
2026/06/24
Kevin Hartley is the Co-Founder and CEO of Cambio Roasters. The company is trying to divert some of the demand for disposable coffee pods into recyclable aluminum pods with compostable internal filters and grounds. Previously, Kevin worked with a smaller company called Green Mountain.*
You may recognize the name as the innovators behind the original coffee pod, which through concept development, acquisition, and the widespread adoption by consumers of the Keurig coffee maker has become an industry behemoth.
Find Cambio Roaster pods online: https://cambioroasters.com/ and this fall in Publix grocery stores nationwide.
You can also order their newest offering a half-caff on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Cambio-Roasters-Half-Caff-Medium-Dark-Coffee/dp/B0GWNG3RS5
*Thru several transactions Green Mountain is now Keurig Dr Pepper, Inc.
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Coffee People is presented by Roastar, Inc., the premier coffee packaging company utilizing digital printing. Roastar enables small-to-gigantic coffee businesses tell a big story. Learn more at www.roastar.com and get 10% off with the code: COFFEEPEOPLE10
Thanks for watching the Coffee People Podcast. Like all small businesses and entrepreneurs, we're still learning, modifying, and continuing to improve—at least trying to!
Coffee People is one of the premier** coffee and entrepreneurship podcasts, featuring interviews with professionals in the coffee (and adjacent) industry, coffee education, and sometimes, just fun chats with strangers over a cup of coffee. Host Ryan Woldt interviews roastery founders, head roasters, coffee shop owners, scientists, artists, baristas, farmers, green coffee brokers, and more.
This show is also supported by Marea Coffee, Joe at Vournas Coffee, Sivetz Roasting Machines, Relative Coffee Company, Coffee Cycle Roasting, Acento Coffee Roasters, Prismatic Coffee, and Hacea Coffee Source.
Register to become an organ donor at: https://registerme.org/.
*Clicking these links to purchase will also support Roast! West Coast through their affiliate marketing programs.
**I mean...if not premier, one of the longer running ones, at least.
Podcast reviews
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Salty Dog Seattle 2024/12/02
Thought provoking and calming - great combo!
Thank you Ryan!
David Lee F. 2024/04/11
Great Listen
Ryan has a natural knack for connecting and communicating with people in the coffee community. His deep love for coffee and people have a way of drawi...
Rexroo 2022/06/02
A novel and absolutely necessary approach to invaluable discussions related to the coffee industry
Ryan blasted open the doors to the inner workings, minds and actions of individuals working in the coffee industry. Whereas it’s been accepted and enc...
lflw2 2022/05/22
More then you expect!
I’ve listened to all of Ryan’s podcasts from the very beginning and they continue to be interesting and informative. I especially like how the podcast...
Spray Kruger 2022/05/11
A variety of coffee experiences
I love hearing the range of experiences from the guests on Ryan's show! I have also been able to share my own personal experience as a business owner ...
Dani Ultreya 2022/02/02
Love hearing perspectives.
As a coffee roaster and coffee lover, I love hearing other peoples perspective and stories of brewing, roasting, starting a business, success and tria...
greennoah4 2021/01/11
A Coffee Podcast to enjoy
I have listened to each and every one of these podcasts for “season 1”. The coffee knowledge is not so ridiculous that you can’t listen to it and the ...
Rachumjenson 2020/12/27
Fun Podcast for all!
Whether you’re a coffee lover or interested in learning about coffee, this podcast is for you. I love coffee and it’s been fascinating to learn the in...
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