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The Coffee Show with Kirk Pearson

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Today · 1 hr 1 min
Dennis Do: Finance Bro to Coffee Pro
Do you want to quit the job you hate and start a new career you love? This podcast might be the encouragement you need. Dennis Do last year had never made coffee in a cafe, now he runs Project Zero Coffee and competes in the Brewers Cup! This is a great podcast detailing how Dennis was able to change careers and a great example for other cafe owners to consider hiring staff with no experience. If you hate your job and need a push, then listen to this podcast! Like this podcast? Like, share and tell two friends!
August 24 · 1 hr 9 min
Greg Cornes: How The Cafe Game Has Changed In 2026 And How To Survive!
Greg Cornes is a New Zealand based cafe owner and operator with multiple venues. Greg's profile has grown this year thanks to his viral videos dissecting and analysing what it takes to be successful business in 2026. In this podcast Greg discusses his strategy and playbook in a marketplace that has frankly turned upside down after the Pandemic, multiple supply chain issues and a protracted cost of living crisis. This is a must listen for anyone that wants to open a coffee shop or currently owns one. Greg is running online workshops which you can sign up to and directly work with him. Like this podcast? Like, comment and tell two friends!
August 19 · 1 hr 39 min
West Coast Chronicles: Andrew Sinclair, Madlab Coffee Roasters
Andrew Sinclair is without a doubt one of the best ranters in specialty coffee, and should probably have a podcast of his own. Until then, Kirk sat down with him at his roastery and discussed what its like operating a coffee shop in the US and just how hard it can be for people to make it, especially in the City of Angels. This podcast was done just by the cooling tray of Andrew's roaster! Like this podcast? Like, share and tell two friends!!
August 19 · 18 min
Pre Batched Cafe in Los Angeles! With Derek Taylor
Derek Taylor is a cafe owner based in Los Angeles California. His cafe Noun, is serving coffee that has been pre batched and we recorded this mini podcast in the middle of service there! Derek is unique in his approach to business. Customers can pay with bitcoin and he has been making sure people have been caffeinated at Coachella for a number of years. This was a short but interesting podcast that opens up new ways to do business in coffee. Like this podcast? Like, subscribe and tell two friends!
August 19 · 20 min
Zack Telander &Jak Michael Ryan: Australia's Favourite Sons
On the Austin stop of Kirk's USA Tour he met up with old friend Jak Michael Ryan and new friend Zack Talender. Zack Talender is a US musician who wen't omega viral in Australia for his videos about the coffee. Zack's whole thing was to try and find a 'bad coffee' and he was unable to, which found him adored by pretty much every Melburnian. Jak Michael Ryan is the new US Barista Champion, together we all contrast how coffee is different in the US vs Australia and some unique Australian terms! Enjoy this podcast? Like, share and tell two friends!!
July 13 · 1 hr 34 min
The Coffee Show x Keys to the Shop Crossover
This week The Coffee Show and Keys to the Shop are doing a crossover episode in Nashville Tennessee, the closest point that could meet. Kirk and Chris Deferio are both outspoken in the coffee industry. They agree on a lot of things, and disagree on some things as well. This podcast has been months in the making but we both wanted to do it in person and it was great to make that happen. No studio, no amazing production, just two people in a room speaking about what we love. Chris is an amazing advocate for what should be the foundations of coffee shop. Tech and innovation are the talk of the industry right now, but what actually matters? What moves the needle for running a succesful business in coffee and keeping customers coming back day after day? If you're wanting to open a coffee shop or improve your operation, this is an amazing resource for you that is 100% free. All we ask is that you give us both a follow on youtube and socials, tell some friends, like or comment. These things all help massively. But most of all, brew yourself a cup of coffee, put it on at work and enjoy!
June 29 · 1 hr 37 min
Jak Michael Ryan: US Barista Championship, Dancing, Boxing and MERICA!!
Jak Michael Ryan, originally from Australia, is the United States Barista Champion. Jak is one of the most unique personalities you will find anywhere in life. Jak is a professional dancer, dedicated boxer with ambitions for great things and just casually, the best barista in the USA. This podcast looks into his journey and discipline and the many years of hard work it took to reach this point. Jak and Kirk discuss the emerging US coffee scene and what is going on back home in Australia, and Kirk goes nuclear on 'foodie' creators. Like this podcast? Subscribe, like and tell a friend! Music by prettyjohn1 from Pixabay
June 27 · 1 hr 43 min
Davy Ball: Fine Dining Coffee Experiences & More
Davy Ball is the Founder of Draped in Blue and one of the Co-Founders of Now and Then, a now closed coffee bar that provided a fine dining coffee experience. In this podcast Davy and Kirk are recording in Chef Sean Brock's office in Nashville with all of his cook books, as you can see there are many! Kirk and Davy discuss how fine dining and coffee can work together and the future of coffee experiences of that nature. Like this podcast? Subscribe, like and tell a friend!
June 23 · 1 hr 11 min
Coffee Show x Buy The Drip Crossover
Kirk has reached the means streets of Calgary, Alberta in Canada. In Calgary one of the worlds most reputable specialty coffee roasters is there, Rosso Coffee Roasters. Rosso was started by David Crosby who is a 2x World Barista Championship coach, coaching both Mikael Jaisin and Boram Um to victory in consecutive years. David and Kirk have been friends for years now and it was great to catch up at the Rosso roastery. This is a crossover podcast where we both interviewed each other really and makes for an excellent listen. Like, subscribe, tell two friends and enjoy!
June 16 · 1 hr 10 min
George Howell: The Godfather Of Specialty Coffee
George Howell is the Founder of George Howell Coffee and one of the most influential forces in the coffee industry ever. Many know him as the man who created the Frappuccino, which he sold the rights of to Starbucks. Such was his influence in the 90’s he sold all of his venues to Starbucks as well, and has devoted his entire life to the betterment of the specialty coffee industry. In this podcast Kirk and George discuss tech in coffee, what concerns him and what the future holds. Plus, Kirk and George reflect on his life, which he is writing about in his biography. Things get emotional when we look back and ponder the world he will leave behind. A bucket list moment for Kirk, an extraordinary podcast for you. Enjoy.
June 14 · 29 min
Nemesis Coffee: One Of The Best Coffee Shops In The World!
Nemesis Coffee are based in Vancouver and have multiple venues spanning specialty coffee focused venues and bakeries. The owners Jes and Albert blew Kirk away with the coffee quality and service throughout the Vancouver leg of the 'Freedom Tour!' We sat down in their Great Northern Way store and spoke about the origins of Nemesis and the near terminal challenges they faced along the way. An excellent podcast for all!
June 12 · 36 min
The World Of Beverages Is About To Change: Dr Doran Pennington and Dr Christopher Hendon
Dr Doran Pennington is a former student of someone the coffee industry knows well: Dr Christopher Hendon. Doran and Chris story has shades of Good Will Hunting, Doran the former student recruited his teacher to form a start up that has the change to change the beverage industry as we know it. It is called Overpotential. In this episode Kirk visits the ‘Engine Room,’ a start up accelerator within the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, the #1 ranked university on the planet by many. While walking through the building Kirk was even introduced to someone making lasers for mini nuclear reactors. Only startups with extremely high potential are accepted to work within the Engine Room. Doran and Chris are working on machines that will alter the chemical composition of liquids and thus their flavour. Kirk was lucky enough to try some altered instant coffee by Nescafé and it was very nice. The group spent too much time looking at cool stuff at MIT that there was only room for a small interview over some Turkey sandwiches, which were delightful. Among topics discussed were startups, innovation ecosystems, water for coffee and more. Not an episode you want to miss!
June 10 · 1 hr 31 min
CVA 1 Year On: Have Things Improved? WIth Craig Simon of Criteria Coffee
Last year the Coffee Quality Institute (CQI) announced sweeping changes to what is known at the Coffee Value Assessment. Coffee professionals were furious that a seemingly functional system of assessing a coffees quality was being replaced by a system that was far more complex. Craig Simon is Australia's leading coffee trainer who was one of two certified Q Grade instructors in the country. Craig has embraced the new changes and teaches the course at Criteria Coffee, his co roasting and education space. Kirk and Craig discuss the new form and whether or not it is practical. Among other things, Craig recounts a notorious incident involving chocolate milk and orange juice and the pre batch topic comes up.... Again!
June 1 · 1 hr 12 min
Australia Chooses Its Favourite Coffee Roaster
'Breakfast Shirts' or Mark Crotti is a content creator who travels Australia as a touring musician and cafe connoisseur. Mark has compiled some data from a survey sent out to his followers. It seeks to find out: Who is Australia's favourite coffee roaster? What is Australia's favourite coffee order? And where is the best breakfast in the country? Kirk and Mark discuss all this week on The Coffee Show!!
May 8 · 59 min
Nic Petrie: PBDS, Co Fermentation, UFC
Nic Petrie is the Head of Coffee for Born and Raised, a Melbourne based coffee roasting supplying cafes and sharpening their focus to go direct to consumer. Nic has been one of the lead agitators with pre batched coffee, something Kirk is very familiar with. Additionally, Nic has been big on Co-Fermentation. Kirk and Nic discuss the potential problems that Co Ferments could create and also discuss future UFC match ups for those that are interested. Kirk also delivers a nuclear hot take in the 'Grind My Bean' segment that may well and truly get him cancelled! If you're reading this, like, subscribe, tell a friend and leave a comment. Helps us keep this podcast FREE!!
April 28 · 1 hr 13 min
Why is Specialty Coffee Becoming Mainstream? With Ryan Caisley of Oatly
Ryan Caisley is an ‘Oat Dealer’ from Oatly based in Melbourne Australia. When working in London, Ryan would often serve some of the biggest name actors and sports stars, leading to him eventually featuring in a Hollywood film! Kirk and Ryan discuss famous stars like Jimmy Butler and Emma Chamberlain entering the specialty coffee industry with their own brands that are doing very well. Sustainability also gets a mention as it seems to not be a priority in the context of foreign wars and the cost of living crisis. And finally, Kirk wants Google reviews abolished!! Like this podcast? Like, subscribe and comment to help a brother out!!
April 20 · 1 hr 45 min
Beginner and Advanced: How to Make Espresso Like a World Champion
Think of this podcast as a 100 minute lesson on how to make espresso. Whether you're a beginner at home or in the cafe, you're going to get something out of this. 2022 World Barista Champion Anthony Douglas sits down with Kirk to go through espresso making. What is the best equipment to use if you're on a budget? Where should you allocate your money for buying home coffee equipment? Plus, Anthony makes an exclusive announcement on the podcast that you may just love! Like this podcast? Share with two friends! Order beans here: www.projectzero.coffee
April 6 · 27 min
Is Kirk Pearson Destroying The Coffee Industry?
Kirk is getting international heat, again! Firstly, Kirk and Jack caught up during the week and sorted out their drama from last week, which ended in a really pleasant reunion. There are some looming articles to come out soon where journalists have been seeking alternative opinions on pre batched espresso. Potential hit pieces in the works? What are Kirk's philosophies on coffee service? Find out on this weeks episode of The Coffee Show With Kirk Pearson.
March 9 · 1 hr 8 min
Human Tobasco: Coffee's Funniest Personality!
James Coburn is the man behind one of the most hilarious coffee content creations currently going. You might know him as Human Tobasco, and after nearly a decade living and working in New York, he's taking a brief stint living and working back home in Melbourne Australia. James is as hilarious in person as he is online, but most of all he is very down to earth. Many of his video ideas arose from seeing things from a perspective of being grateful. Plus, Kirk and James also talk about things that GRIND THEIR BEANS!!! Like this podcast? Leave a like, comment and tell some of your friends!
March 1 · 1 hr 7 min
Flat White Or F*ck Off! The Worlds Most Controversial Coffee Shop!
Can you imagine going to a coffee shop and getting told to fuck off by the server? Well, that now exists thanks to a whimsical bunch of lads in the United Kingdom. Tom Noble, Will Sudlow and Charlie Hurst are the three founders of Flat White or Fuck Off, a pop up that came about thanks to British figure Rory Sutherland, who spoke of this idea on another podcast. Charlie Hurst loved the idea so much he came up with some concept designs, then Tom Noble and Will Sudlow decided they wanted to bring the idea to life, and just like that the idea was born! In this podcast we discuss in depth how the idea came about, what their goals are and why they all love coffee so much, despite not working in the industry previously. How much further can they go? And should they try pre-batching their espresso? Find out in this weeks episode of the Coffee Show! Tell two friends, subscribe and leave a like. Help a brother out! Website: https://flatwhiteorfckoff.com/

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