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Welcome to the Coffee Experts Club! If you're anything like us, then you've taken what could have been just a job and appreciated it enough to make it a calling. Coffee is at the center of communities, economies and most people's mornings. Being a coffee professional can allow you to be a stable presence in the lives of many, but it also comes with a lot of hard work and a lot of variables that need to be figured out in order to deliver that perfect cup every day. Aaron, Drew and Ben have ov ...
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Seasoned rugby writers Brenden Nel and Liam Del Carme have teamed up with Jacaranda FM to bring you 'To The Last Drop', your weekly dose of all things rugby. They collectively bring almost 60 years of rugby reporting to the microphone diving into the game's most topical news stories, interviewing guests in-the-know, gazing into the fixture list crystal ball, and occasionally exploring the game's weird and wacky. Like the bounce of the ball, every episode is a journey into the unknown. TTLD t ...
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After their stunning come-from-behind win over the All Blacks at Ellis Park, the Springboks are within touching distance of claiming their first Rugby Championship since 2019. They meet the All Blacks again on Saturday but the tourists have much to ponder ahead to the clash at Cape Town Stadium. The To The Last Drop hosts chew the fat with Kiwi jou…
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SUMMARY: In this episode of The Coffee Experts Club Podcast, we dive deep into one of the most critical aspects of running a successful coffee shop: people management. Join us as Ben and Drew, seasoned coffee shop operators, share their experiences and strategies on how to build, train, and retain a stellar team that aligns with your company’s etho…
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Welcome to Season 2 of The Insider's Lounge! We’re kicking off the season with an inspiring conversation with Fionn Deehan, the record-breaking coach who became the youngest in NCAA soccer history and now leads the goalkeeping department at DC Power FC in the USL Super League. Fionn takes us through his remarkable journey from transitioning out of …
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Like everyone else, former Test lock Johan Ackermann is in a state of anticipation ahead of Saturday's Rugby Championship clash between the Springboks and the All Blacks on the latest episode of To The Last Drop. The Boks will hope to firm their grip over the All Blacks with a possible fifth win in their last seven matches against their old foes. T…
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SUMMARY: In this episode of The Coffee Experts Club Podcast, we dive into one of the most critical decisions for any coffee business: selecting the right location. Whether you're dreaming of opening your first shop or expanding to a new site, our hosts share valuable insights on what to look for—and what to avoid. We discuss common pitfalls, like c…
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Join Chad McArthur as he reflects on a transformative first year with The Insider's Lounge. In this special episode, Chad takes you behind the scenes of his podcasting journey, sharing personal insights and milestones from the past year. Discover the highs and lows of building a podcast from scratch, the lessons learned along the way, and the show'…
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Coaching guru and popular television pundit Swys de Bruin may have put down the microphone but he sat down with the To The Last Drop team as they looked ahead to the Springboks' clash next weekend against the All Blacks. De Bruin says he is surprised former captain Sam Cane remains in the All Blacks set-up, adding he has not seen a significant chan…
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SUMMARY: In this episode the guys dive into the evolving landscape of the coffee industry, exploring the growing competition from unconventional rivals like McDonald's new sub-brand, Cosmc's. The conversation covers the rise of alternative beverage shops that are expanding beyond traditional coffee offerings to include energy drinks, specialty soda…
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In Episode 51, Matt Rizzetta, founder and chairman of North Sixth Group, reveals his journey from leading a media and marketing agency to revolutionizing multi-club ownership with Club Underdog featuring teams such as Campobasso FC, Dagenham & Redbridge FC, Brooklyn FC, and FC Locarno. Matt discusses how his Italian heritage and deep love for socce…
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Our hosts this week corner former Bok centre and television pundit Gcobani Bobo. They look ahead to this weekend's Rugby Championship Test between the Springboks and the Wallabies in Perth. Bobo is thoroughly enthused by the much-changed Bok line-up, arguing the World Champions now boast depth that other teams cannot match. Bobo is also pushed down…
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SUMMARY: In this episode Aaron, Ben, and Drew sit down with Clay Weigand, a passionate coffee entrepreneur with an inspiring journey. Clay shares his story, starting as a 16-year-old at Dutch Bros, where he developed a deep appreciation for customer service and coffee culture. He recalls his nights on the graveyard shift, where his curiosity led hi…
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Apologies for the audio quality and delays in this episode due to technical issues with the Wi-Fi connection. We appreciate your understanding and hope you still enjoy the valuable insights shared. Thank you for listening! Episode 50 features Stefan Peter, a pro soccer mindset coach, who takes us on a journey through his life and career, highlighti…
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'To The Last Drop' returns with two national coaches running the rule over battles to come and one in the recent past respectively. Bok coach Rassie Erasmus looks ahead to the Rugby Championship and talks about his ever-increasing popularity. Blitzboks interim coach Philip Snyman explains his team's remarkable turnaround that resulted in a podium f…
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SUMMARY: In this episode of The Coffee Experts Club Podcast, hosts Aaron, Ben, and Drew delve into the critical importance of focus and specialization in the coffee and restaurant industries. Using In-N-Out Burger as a prime example, they discuss the benefits of limiting menu options to excel in quality and customer satisfaction. The conversation e…
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Join us for an in-depth exploration with Stewart Mairs, whose diverse career spans elite soccer management and performance analysis. From his early role as General Manager at Richard Branson's Virgin Active Gyms, Stewart transitioned to Prozone Sports in the UAE, where he honed his expertise in performance analysis and learned to navigate different…
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SUMMARY: In this episode of The Coffee Experts Club Podcast, we revisit our insightful conversation with Derek Tonn, Vice President at Black Rock Coffee. Derek offered a rare glimpse into the operational strategies of a large coffee chain with over 100 locations. He shared invaluable lessons on scaling business operations, particularly in the conte…
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In this episode, we explore the remarkable journey of Brian Crookham, General Manager of Rapids 2 and Senior Director of Soccer Development at Colorado Rapids. Brian shares his path from a high school coach in Oklahoma to a key figure in the Rapids organization, driven by his passion for the beautiful game. He discusses the evolution of the Rapids'…
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SUMMARY: In this insightful episode of The Coffee Experts Club Podcast, hosts Aaron, Ben, and Drew sit down with Derek Tonn, CEO of Black Rock Coffee, to delve into the complexities of upgrading a point of sale (POS) system across over 100 locations. Derek shares the journey of moving from a limited POS system to Revel Systems, an iPad-based, cloud…
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In Episode 47, join us for an in-depth conversation with Brett M. Johnson, the visionary CEO of Benevolent Capital. Discover how Brett's passion for soccer has fueled his ambitious projects, from the creation of $100M+ soccer-specific stadiums as Chairman of Rhode Island FC to his pursuit of Premier League promotions with Ipswich Town FC. Hear abou…
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SUMMARY: This week the guys reflect on their engaging interview with industry veterans Paul Tostberg and Andrew Schmunk. Dive deep into the unique dynamics of running a coffee shop in a college town, where the seasonal ebb and flow of students creates both challenges and opportunities. The hosts share their experiences and lessons learned from mana…
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The Euros are over and Spain came out on top in a dramatic final in Berlin. A valiant England fell to two goals from Nico Williams and Oyarzabal and lead to a 2-1 defeat. What does this mean for England and Gareth Southgate? Plus, we give out our awards for the best and worst of Euro 2024 - from Own Goal of the Euros to Worst VAR decision and I pic…
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In episode 46 of The Insider's Lounge, we explore the journey of Alan McCann, Technical Director and Assistant Coach for Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC. From playing street football in Dublin to coaching professionally in the US, Alan shares his inspiring story. He reflects on his family's influence, his transition from Ireland to American collegi…
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ENGLAND ARE IN THE FINAL OF THE EUROS! For the second time in a row! What a semi-final it was against the Netherlands. Foden on form, Walker's runs and that Ollie Watkins goal. Let's just not mention the penalty that probably shouldn't have been given. We break down everything that went right for England against the Dutch in Dortmund. Plus in Spain…
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SUMMARY: In this episode, hosts Aaron and Ben dive into an insightful conversation with Andrew Schmunk and Paul Tostberg from Coffee Culture, highlighting the unique dynamics of running a coffee shop in a bustling college town. Paul and Andrew share how the presence of a large student population influenced their decision to establish Coffee Culture…
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England win on penalties (again!) We recap a dramatic Quarter Final stage in Euro 2024 as England survived a scare of going 1-0 down (again) to defeat Switzerland with five well taken penalties. France got a similar result against Portugal while Spain vs Germany lived up to the hype and Netherlands vs Turkey proved to be as entertaining as we thoug…
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In Episode 45 of The Insider's Lounge, we dive into the remarkable journey of Guilherme Henry, Technical Director of One Knoxville Collective SC. From a young man arriving as a student-athlete in rural North Carolina, unable to speak English, to becoming nationally recognized in USL 2, Guilherme's story is one of passion and perseverance. He shares…
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One of the most eagerly anticipated inbound rugby series is almost upon us. South Africa and Ireland, the two top ranked teams in the world, will go head-to-head over the next two weeks and our co-hosts delve into the aspects that might help shape the outcome of the series. Helping them preview the series are former Ireland international and respec…
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Euro 2024's entered its knockout phase in entertaining style in the last 16. Very late drama with a bicycle kick from Jude Bellingham saved England from an embarassing early exit while Spain impressed against Georgia, the Netherlands found their form and Portugal struggled with the 'Ronaldo Conundrum'. On Years of Hurt, we take a look back at all e…
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In episode 44, we sit down with Travis Thomas, founder of Live Yes, And, to explore the profound impact of adopting a "Yes, And" mentality. Travis shares his journey from Flint, Michigan, to becoming a highly sought-after performance coach by some of the most prominent organizations in the world. Discover how the principles of improvisation can rev…
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The Group Stage of Euro 2024 has come to a close and matchday 3 was a bit of a disappointment for England who couldn't fully bounce back in their 0-0 draw to Slovenia but still qualified as group winners. Meanwhile, Scotland were eliminated with some late drama in their match with Hungary and there were big wins for Austria and Georgia. Follow us o…
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Despite memory lapses and technical glitches co-hosts Brenden and Liam delivered another bumper edition of TTLD. They reflect on the Springboks' opening Test of the year against Wales, the Blitzboks' belated qualification for the Paris Olympics and the URC final. On that score, Glasgow Warriors' coach Franco Smith agreed to sit down for a chat shar…
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SUMMARY: In this episode of The Coffee Experts Club Podcast, hosts Aaron and Ben revisit their enlightening conversation with Brandon Eastman from Bentley's Coffee, featured in the previous episode. Brandon, who operates five locations across Albany and Salem in the heart of Oregon, shared invaluable insights on carving out a unique identity in the…
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Matchday 2 at Euro 2024 proved to be a tough one for England as they managed to get a point against Denmark while Scotland kept their hopes alive with a 1-1 draw against Switzerland. We look back at a busy 12 games including exciting 2 o'clock kick offs from Albania and Croatia while Germany and Spain continue their good form. Follow us on Twitter …
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In Episode 43, explore Chris Robinson's remarkable journey from managing grassroots football to shaping Chelsea FC into the world's leading academy. With a background managing clubs like Atherstone United FC and Cheltenham Town FC, Chris's career took a pivotal turn when his work with an international sports charity led to his role at Chelsea, wher…
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It's not any old final, it's the URC 'Grand' Final at Loftus Versfeld this weekend and Brenden cannot stop salivating. Our hosts look ahead to the final between the Bulls and Glasgow Warriors as well as the Springboks' opening Test against Wales in London. As part of their preview to the Test they chat to respected Welsh journalist Simon Thomas, wh…
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SUMMARY: In this episode of The Coffee Experts Club Podcast, Aaron, Ben, and Drew sit down with Brandon Eastman, the innovative mind behind Bentley's Coffee. Brandon's journey from a Dutch Bros franchisee to creating his own unique brand is nothing short of inspiring. Situated in mid-level Oregon, just south of Portland, Bentley's Coffee has not on…
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Matchday 1 is in the books at Euro 2024 so it's time to look back at an eventful 12 matches. England took on Serbia in their first Group C match as they looked to emulate their success from three years ago while Scotland had a tough start against the hosts Germany. How did the home nations get on? Plus, a round up of all the other games from matchd…
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In Episode 42, join us for an in-depth exploration of Japanese football with FIFA Licensed Agent and PFSA Certified Scout, Natalie Marx. Discover how Natalie’s self-taught Japanese skills and deep cultural immersion have shaped her unique insights into Japan’s football industry. From the technical prowess and discipline of Japanese players to the r…
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