Best Rob Valdez Podcasts (2024)

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#34 Working with a Coffee Trader 1:04:31

19h ago1:04:31

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Mark and Todd cover the who, the what, the when, the where, the why, and the how of working with a coffee trader.By The Exchange

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#33 Hedging, the C-Market, and New Opportunities 47:36

3M ago47:36

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Opening theme music: "Buy the Dip" by Dream-Protocol. Closing theme music: "Good Plan" by Peter Nesterouk. (Very likely mispronounced in pod) 00:00 Introduction 01:28 Hobby Roasting as a Business (Briefly revisiting Season 4, Episode 1 Topic) 05:19 The Purpose of Hedging 09:12 Explaining Hedging to Coffee Buyers 11:37 Why Use the Futures Market 15:…

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#32 Coffee Roasting From Hobby to Business 51:47

5M ago51:47

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Coffee roasting from hobby to business? How does that even happen? Mark and Todd talk about some of the coffee roasters they've watch go from passion project to profits. And welcome home, Mark Inman!By Mark Inman, Mike Ferguson, Todd Mackey

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XS8: Green Coffee Storage 6:56

5M ago6:56

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Green coffee storage, a few things to keep in mind if you're new to coffee roasting, thinking about coffee roasting, or well on your way and expecting to grow.By The Exchange

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XS7: War and Relationships Brought Centrals to San Francisco 13:30

11M ago13:30

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I think the biggest reason that Centrals didn’t return to Europe at pre-war volumes is that several years before the war, the coffee industry in San Francisco got fed up with the fact that they couldn’t buy more Central American coffees even though they were interested in quality and willing to pay for it. They understood that the difference betwee…

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#2 Another Cup: Covoya US Managing Director Rob Stephen chats with Covoya UK Managing Director Phil Schluter 16:29

12M ago16:29

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Our theme music , Say Africa, is performed by Vusi Mahlasela. More Music from Vusi. You can visit Covoya UK here.By Rob Stephen, Phil Schluter

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XS6: 10 Things You Didn't Know About Juan Valdez 9:16

1y ago9:16

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You are probably familiar with the image of Juan Valdez, his signature mustache, traditional garb, and faithful mule in tow. But there are 10 things you probably didn’t know, from the name of his donkey to how many actors have played the character. Written and read by Mike Ferguson.By Mike Ferguson

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#1 Another Cup: Todd Mackey Talks with Benjamin Chauvin from Rockford Roasting Co. 16:58

1y ago16:58

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Rockford Roasting Company Rockford on Instagram Covoya Specialty CoffeeBy Benjamin Chauvin, Todd Mackey

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#31 The Exchange: A Conversation with Sourcing Director and Trader Ian Kluse 34:24

1y ago34:24

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Managing Director for Covoya Specialty Coffee, Rob Stephen, has a conversation with Senior Trader and Director of Sourcing Ian Kluse about his more than 20 years in the coffee industry.By The Exchange

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TWD Episode 26 - "Juice & Hoz" Part 2 - Justine Valdez & Hozoji Matheson-Margullis 1:45:08

1+ y ago1:45:08

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Part 2 of our chat with Hozoji (Helms Alee, Lozen, Uukwuuk, Tacos!) and Justine of the Northwest 2 piece rippers, LOZEN. The exciting conclusion of an alcohol fueled stumble through tour memories. Is it secret? Is it safe? Falling asleep at the wheel. Montana dude compounds. Suspended licenses.By Jon Weisnewski and Jeff McNulty

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TWD Episode 25 - "Juice & Hoz" Part 1 - Justine Valdez & Hozoji Matheson-Margullis 1:15:53

1+ y ago1:15:53

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Part 1 of a chat with Hozoji (Helms Alee, Lozen, Uukwuuk) and Justine of the Northwest 2 piece rippers, LOZEN. For the first time on the show we revisit past tour stories with a new perspective. Vans held hostage, hairy border crossings into Juarez, and of course no TWD episode would complete without a hand job at knife point.…

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XS5: Getting Started with a Green Coffee Supplier 7:56

1+ y ago7:56

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Read the written blog, Getting Started with a Green Coffee SupplierBy The Exchange

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XS4: Brief History of Instant Coffee 7:04

1+ y ago7:04

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Read the written version here . Instant by Nettson Music promoted by Free Stock Music Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported LicenseBy Mike Ferguson

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XS3: On Folger’s Shoulders: Lessons from the Early Years of a Coffee Giant 11:49

2y ago11:49

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Remain focused on sales, be disciplined with the numbers, remain committed to quality, and don’t compromise your integrity. Any coffee roaster, whether in their first year or fifth decade, can learn from Folgers coffee history and will be well served by following in the footsteps of a young James A Folger. Read the written blog here.…

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XS2: 300 Years of Coffee Talk - Words About Words About Coffee from 1722 to 1922 13:22

2y ago13:22

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It's an Extra Shot audio blog: 300 Years of Coffee Talk - Words About Words About Coffee from 1722 to 1922.By Mike Ferguson

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#30 The Exchange: Talking Blends with Patrick Barter of Gracenote Coffee 30:24

2y ago30:24

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Why have a coffee blend? Why not? We dive deep into some of the big picture considerations behind blending as Patrick Barter of Gracenote Coffee and coffee trader / guest co-host Todd Mackey step back to consider some of the more philosophical questions around coffee blends.By Patrick Barter, Mike Ferguson, Todd Mackey

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XS1: Speaking of Coffee Prices - Thoughts for Roasters and their Customers 14:11

2y ago14:11

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It's an Extra Shot audio blog: "Speaking of Coffee Prices - Thoughts for Roasters and their Customers."By Mike Ferguson

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#29 The Exchange: Speaking of Origin with Byron Holcomb in Guatemala 29:08

2y ago29:08

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Byron Holcomb, specialty coffee manager in Guatemala joins us to talk about coffee origin issues and what makes a good green coffee buyer.By Byron Holcomb, Mike Ferguson

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#28 The Exchange: So You Want to be a Coffee Roaster 36:58

2y ago36:58

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Mike Ferguson chats with green coffee professionals Charley Requadt and Ethan White about advice they offer new coffee roaster or those who are looking foreword to being coffee roasters one day.By Mike Ferguson, Ethan White, Charley Requadt

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TWD Episode 24 - "Get into melee mode" - Tad Doyle 1:27:38

2y ago1:27:38

1:27:38

A long overdue chat with one of the kindest and most humble musicians out there (who also happens to be a living legend), Tad Doyle of the band Tad and Brothers of the Sonic Cloth. We talk about the early days of Seattle's heavy music scene, set a new record for near-death tour stories in a single show, and Tad drops a true stunner of a tour story …

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#27 The Exchange: Connie Blumhardt Publisher of Roast Magazine 26:02

2y ago26:02

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Connie Blumhardt joins Mike Ferguson to talk about their 24 years as friends in coffee, starting Roast Magazine in 2003 (or was it 2004), and her observations of the coffee roasting sector.By Olam Specialty Coffee

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#26 The Exchange: Mike Ferguson Interviews Coffee Trader Todd Mackey 33:55

2y ago33:55

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Welcome Back! In the two years between seasons 2 and 3 much has happened but we're back, rebooting The Exchange with a few changes. In this episode Mike Ferguson interviews Todd Mackey. Todd talks about his career in coffee, his job as a coffee trader, and the challenges of the last two years.By Olam Specialty Coffee

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TWD Episode 23 - "Fewer notes a larger number of times" Part2 - Aaron Beam & Bryan Giles 1:23:13

2+ y ago1:23:13

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Part 2 of our hand held skip along memory lane, window shopping the best tour stories from Red Fang's prolific career as road warriors. A gingko-biloba trust is breached, myths are busted, the grim truths of stage diving are revealed, and an endearing moment during a deadly van crash is exposed. Bryan falls asleep.…

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TWD Episode 22 - "Fewer notes a larger number of times" Part 1 - Aaron Beam & Bryan Giles 1:19:45

3y ago1:19:45

1:19:45

Part 1 of two interviews with Aaron Beam and Bryan Giles of the fabulous RED FANG, possibly one of the hardest working touring bands in America today. We discuss saxophonic beginnings, how not to tantrum on stage, and the origin of The Hand Shake. A deeply shameful amount of cat feces is also discussed.…

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TWD Episode 21 - "Just bad things" - Kayhan Vaziri 1:14:18

3y ago1:14:18

1:14:18

A deep relaxing soak into the soothing baritone of Kayhan Vaziri as he enlightens our hosts with stories from Yautja, Coliseum, and Die Young. How fast can one procure a passport prior to a border crossing? What hell awaits the damned who have clothes stolen on day one of tour? How many dogs are required to find Mexican shwag at a military checkpoi…

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TWD Episode 20 - "I like it when you sound dumb" - Rob Hampton & Jonathan Carman 1:41:58

3y ago1:41:58

1:41:58

In episode 20 we catch up with our old friend Rob Hampton who played with hardly known The New Mexicans, and the greatly known Band of Horses. Joining us is also his current band mate Jonathan Carman who brings us tour stories from his former bands Leslie, and Farewell to Fashion. Together they play in Majic Dust. Never ask to see a stranger's gun …

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TWD Episode 19 - "You've got a bat problem" - Laura Pleasants & Corey Barhorst 1:48:06

3+ y ago1:48:06

1:48:06

A business/casual interview with friends and road-mates Laura Pleasants and Corey Barhorst, who for 15 years crushed the underground metal scene in Kylesa. Buying a used van from an ex cop! Touring in vans without seats! Touring in cars that aren't vans! None of these are good ideas! We also discuss the lifestyle choices one makes to support 'the l…

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TWD Episode 18 - "Spiritual Coping Mechanisms" - Kelli Frances Corrado 1:31:20

3+ y ago1:31:20

1:31:20

A fantastic talk with solo touring musician Kelli Frances Corrado, who brings a unique and mystical approach to her art and how she tours. What kind of encounters fall into your lap when you consult a seer prior to tour? How do dream rituals help one prepare for a six week tour alone in a rental car? Literally our most magical interview yet.…

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TWD Episode 17 - "The things we do" Part 2 - Meg Castellanos & Tony Aguilar 1:08:18

3+ y ago1:08:18

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Part 2 of our interview with Meg Castellanos and Tony Aguilar, the tremendous couple behind All Souls and Totimoshi. Tony finds himself in fisticuffs in a driving van, Meg face plants, and both of them offer soulful perspectives to the boring white male hosts on what it's like to tour in their shoes.…

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TWD Episode 16 - "The things we do" Part 1 - Meg Castellanos & Toni Aguilar 1:15:02

3+ y ago1:15:02

1:15:02

Part 1 of a long interview with Meg Castellanos and Toni Aguilar, the talented couple behind All Souls and Totimoshi. Insane times with a party-wild drummer. Nature calls amidst a domestic suicide attempt. Skin heads thwarted. A border crossing gets very personal.By Jon Weisnewski and Jeff McNulty

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TWD Episode 15 - "I thought you had taste" - JBOT of Captured! By Robots 1:27:22

3+ y ago1:27:22

1:27:22

Our first and likely only interview with a touring artist and self taught robotics expert, JBOT, the DIY warrior behind Captured! By Robots; a touring and recording band of actual hand built robots. We talk about his touring origins during the third wave of ska in the 90's, and how travelling with a nine piece band can drive one to a solitary life …

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TWD Episode14 - "The least helpful bag" - Rob Sheridan 1:27:02

4y ago1:27:02

1:27:02

A fun and hilarious chat with Rob Sheridan, who for many years was the Art Director and creative force behind Nine Inch Nails' stunning live show. Rob tells us what is involved with bringing a live show of this magnitude on the road, how not to piss off Trent Reznor, and gives us the best hotbag story ever told on the airwaves.…

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TWD Episode 13 - "Everybody got knives" - Coady Willis 1:40:47

4y ago1:40:47

1:40:47

A long delicious talk with Coady WIllis, drummer of Big Business, Melvins, Murder City Devils, Dead Low Tide and more. A dirty punk show begets a lap dance which begets a full on brawl. Bladed Christmas gifts are not enough to impress Lemmy. A nefarious Texas State Trooper returns. A rare Rick James is spotted in his element. A foreign tour through…

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TWD Episode 12 - "Cat Sandwich" - Conan Neutron 1:29:46

4y ago1:29:46

1:29:46

We talk with tour veteran Conan Neutron about his decades of touring in Replicator, Victory and Associates, and Conan Neutron and the Secret Friends. Circus metal is mutually denigrated. Box Elder is pondered. A most unfortunate happy hour is discovered. Band fights beget band make-ups. Boris the cat wins initiative.…

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TWD Episode 11 - "Boys among men" Part 2 - Akimbo & Teen Cthulhu 1:27:16

4y ago1:27:16

1:27:16

Jon Weisnewski (host) invites his long time friends Nat Damm (Akimbo, Sandrider), TJ Cowgill (King Dude, Teen Cthulhu), Brandon Nakamura (Teen Cthulhu, Doomsday 1999), and Travis Nakamura (Teen Cthulhu, Doomsday 1999) to tell the story of their first tour together 20 years ago. In part 2 we discuss the second half of the tour: Bakersfield, LA, and …

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TWD Episode 10 - "Boys among men" Part 1 - Akimbo & Teen Cthulhu 1:13:17

4y ago1:13:17

1:13:17

Jon Weisnewski (host) invites his long time friends Nat Damm (Akimbo, Sandrider), TJ Cowgill (King Dude, Teen Cthulhu), Brandon Nakamura (Teen Cthulhu, Doomsday 1999), and Travis Nakamura (Teen Cthulhu, Doomsday 1999) to tell the story of their first tour together 20 years ago. In part 1 we detail the first half of the tour: Seattle to San Francisc…

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TWD Episode 9 - "A seagull with no wings" - Jesse Roberts and Joe Plummer 49:08

4y ago49:08

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We share a few clips from individual sessions. Jesse Roberts (Sandrider, Old Iron, The Ruby Doe, Kid Congo Powers) sets a record for most U-Hauls used in a weekend warrior tour. Joe Plummer (Cold War Kids, The Shins, Modest Mouse, Black Heart's Procession) may or may not have broken into a parked vehicle to swap parts for a parking lot van fix. Sea…

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TWD Episode 8 - "If you're willing to be stupid" - Ethan Anderson 1:45:52

4+ y ago1:45:52

1:45:52

A mimosa fueled chat with the charming Ethan Anderson of Seattle americana group Massy Ferguson. He reminisces about early days touring the college circuit, a patchwork European tour featuring a pre-deployment send off show for the US Army's 1st Armored Tank Division, what really happens when the band passes the tequila bottle, and an endearing sto…

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TWD Episode 7 - "Pissing in a Trash Can" - WHORES. 1:02:33

4+ y ago1:02:33

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Field trip episode featuring Christian Lembach, Casey Maxwell, and Joel Willis of the Atlanta band WHORES. Jon chats with them about European toilet situations, how much tour earns the right for a hashtag, illegal apples, and how one navigates a 15 passenger van plus trailer through a Taco Bell drive thru (one doesn't). Also joining are Matt Koroul…

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TWD Episode 6 - "I know I'm not a badass" - Brian Cook 1:28:43

4+ y ago1:28:43

1:28:43

Brian Cook, legendary shredder from Botch, These Arms Are Snakes, Roy, Russian Circles, Mammifer, Sumac, and probably a few dozen more talks with us about his career as a touring human. We find out what it's like to tour Hawaii and/or Russia, how tough The Get Up Kids truly are, and make a crucial connection back to a fateful night in Dayton, Ohio.…

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#25 Mark and Todd Interview Mike Ferguson 39:17

4+ y ago39:17

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Our hosts Mark Inman and Todd Mackey interview the podcast’s director, Mike FergusonBy Olam Specialty Coffee

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#24 The Coffee Roaster & Scary Physical Defects-Part 2 31:17

4+ y ago31:17

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It’s still Halloween here at Olam Specialty coffee as we present part 2 of The Roaster & Scary Physical Defects. As we pick up the conversation, Todd is talking about insect damage, just one of several defects he will discuss, including how the defects are “scored” under SCA guideline. And Mark continues in his role as film critic.…

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TWD Episode 5 - "What's wrong with waving at a cop?" - Demian Johnston & Shane Mehling 1:31:02

4+ y ago1:31:02

1:31:02

Shane Mehling and Demian Johnston talk to us about touring in Great Falls, Playing Enemy, Hemmingway, NineIronSpitFire, and Undertow. Important questions are asked! Would you wave at a cop? Do you bring a towel? Where is my shirt and why is it not on my torso? Where would you like to be tazed? Answers await!…

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#23 The Coffee Roaster & Scary Physical Defects-Part 1 27:47

4+ y ago27:47

27:47

Welcome to our second annual Halloween episode. Once again we are talking about "Scary" defects but this time it's physical defects and, of course, scary movies.By Olam Specialty Coffee

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#22 The Coffee Roaster & Providing Retail Equipment-Part 2 29:43

4+ y ago29:43

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Part 2 starts with Todd doing math and ends with Todd barely avoiding electrocution at the end of his career as an equipment tech. There's never a dull moment as Mark and Todd continue their conversation on The Coffee Roaster & Providing Retail Equipment. You can find a transcript of this episode here: https://bit.ly/2JaTfsD…

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#21 The Coffee Roaster & Providing Retail Equipment-Part 1 27:47

4+ y ago27:47

27:47

Into the life of every coffee roaster the equipment question must fall. Are you going to provide brewing equipment to your wholesale accounts? Under what conditions? Mark and Todd tackle these and other questions in The Coffee Roaster & Providing Retail Equipment - Part 1. You can find a full transcript of this episode at this link: https://bit.ly/…

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TWD Episode 4 - "Rock & Roll Cockroach" - Field trip with Kyle Shutt 49:38

4+ y ago49:38

49:38

Our first field trip (out of studio interview) with Kyle Shutt of The Sword. Jon talks to Kyle about his tour life with The Sword, meeting Lars Ulrich and supporting Metallica on the road, meeting even more famous people, Russian mafia, Phil Anselmo's male heritage, and more.By Jon Weisnewski and Jeff McNulty

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#20 The Coffee Roaster & Packaging-Part 2 27:59

5y ago27:59

27:59

Special guest Rob Stephen is back with Mark and Todd to conclude a discussion on The Coffee Roaster & Packaging. At the end of part 1 the conversation moved to vacuum packaging and cost, with Rob concluding, "You're into it for 20-30 grand but I would say if you're going to put that much coffee into distribution you should be expecting to get that …

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TWD Episode 3 - "We don't have food, we have crime." - Lisa Mungo & Brian McClelland 1:36:59

5y ago1:36:59

1:36:59

Lisa Mungo and Brian McClelland talk with us about touring in Fucked & Bound, He Whose Ox is Gored, and more. We learn about hot bagging and savage brews, hear a harrowing story of being chased down by a crazy psycho, and discover the universal magnetic pull of Albequerque New Mexico.By Jon Weisnewski and Jeff McNulty

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#19 The Coffee Roaster & Packaging-Part 1 31:46

5y ago31:46

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It's not just Mark and Todd this episode. We have a special guest and the topic is packaging, the hows and whys and whens. We apologize for the sound quality on these two episodes. We were recording under less than optimal circumstances. But never fear, you can find a transcript of this episode at the link here: https://bit.ly/2VZqrZi…

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