Cat & Cloud Podcast
Episodes
A Journey Through Wholesale With Alex Marse aka @marsemallow
18 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
How does a guy with a masters from N.Y.U. navigate wholesale at a Specialty Coffee company? It's all in here.
Is Geisha / Gesha Worth The Money + What's The Deal With Cash Flow?
11 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Cat & Cloud co-owner and green buyer Charles Jack aka Chuckjack, sits down and talks to us about geisha / gesha ( is it worth the money?) and hips us ...
Titles Are The Worst And Baca Thinks Baristas Suck
03 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Why is that guy so mean? This one's coming on a Sunday and we're inching closer to a Monday upload. Check the Cat & Cloud Holiday reward on the Stee...
The Not So Special Thanksgiving Special
22 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
We're into the holiday season and it's time to spread the love. Here's what we're stoked about today! Cool stuff: catandcloud.com/collections/all
Wall Street Journal Says Coffee Market Is Saturated - We Say No.
17 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Local mom and pop shops do have it tough, but we think there's hope! Holiday Blend now available: catandcloud.com/collections/coffee/products/holiday...
Steeped Coffee - Now You Can Dunk More Than Just Donuts | Sorry For The Reverb Folks
10 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Our friend Josh had an idea to put coffee in a bag to enable people to make tasty coffee wherever they may be. It's a bit more complicated than it sou...
Who Influenced Us Early On? | Light The Coffee Spark
03 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Who shaped us early on in our journey through coffee. Here are a few with more to come. 5 Panel Hats back in stock!: https://catandcloud.com/collecti...
Congratulations Jonathan and Samantha! | No Fresh Underwear
27 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
12 strict pull ups will change your life. I actually like Gary Vee. fresh new swag: https://catandcloud.com/collections/all
New York Coffee Festival Recap | Q&A Friday!
20 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Why is Heather Perry so smart? This and other nuggets from this years New York Coffee Festival.
Maria Cleaveland - Hospitality : Coffee : Innovation
06 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Maria has been a driving force in the Specialty Coffee Industry for decades. The amount of knowledge and experience she carries is second to none. Thi...
Tovara Salley + Talya Strader = Winning | National Coffee Day Podcast!
30 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Happy National Coffee Day! We were fortunate enough to have these two talented magicians from Equator Coffee roll through Santa Cruz today. Here's to ...
Are Secrets Really Worth Keeping?
22 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Should you be able to take home work documents? We think so.
Finding Your Sweet Spot
15 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Get in where you fit in. Throwdown Event: http://bit.ly/2x2xlD2 Blue Bottle / Nestlé thoughts vid: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vcuXsc3j0jY&t=6...
Seed to Cup? Something's Missing.
08 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Should it be all about the farmer? Latte Art Throwdown Sept 16th!: http://bit.ly/2vLvJts Calavera Coffee Gofundme: https://www.gofundme.com/calaver...
Whatever Man, We Just Want To Be Popular
01 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
This week we dive into everyones favorite topic: "How on earth can I be cooler than I already am?"
All We Have Is Our Integrity | Breville Coffee Thinkers Summit, Diversifying Your Skill Set
26 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
There's more to life than being a superstar barista - we promise.
Why Is My Boss So Lazy? Moving Away From The Bar | Self Imposed Guilt
17 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Ever wonder what your boss is doing when they're not with you at the cafe? We can't tell you, but we can tell you what we're doing!
Got Money? | Q&A
11 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
How do you get money to start a business? We're not experts but here's what we did.
Internal Promotion | Finding The Right Fit, Discovering Hidden Talents, Encouragement
04 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
How we hire and promote within our company, why management isn't for everyone, and understanding the weight that your words and actions have as a lead...
External Education, Is It Worth It?
29 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
We sit down with our wholesale magician Alex Marse to chat about his experience at the Disney Institute. We go pretty hard with external education - b...
Kevin Tudball - Designing For Coffee And So Much More
22 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
We sit down with graphic designer and illustrator extraordinaire - Kevin Tudball. From his work with Verve and Four Barrel, to his journey of entrepre...
Roast Ride Along Minisode! Coffee Roasting + Talking = Fun
14 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
We roast a batch of coffee and take you along for the ride. What's going on in there? Now you know. We apologize for the podcast lag - the new store...
Multiroaster? Building a Wholesale Program on Solid Ground
27 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Baca and Alex talk about the implications of getting into the multiroaster game. Multiroaster or not we firmly believe in doing business with people ...
What’s The Deal With Orientation?
16 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Chris and Jared talk about what goes down at orientation, how they first got introduced to barista competitions, and why they were motivated to do the...
Jared Truby Birthday Special!
09 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
It's Jared's birthday! I didn't know what to get him so I got him this podcast. Listen in to learn more about this crazy character.
Converting Consumers To Specialty Pt. 1 | Baca's SCA Expo Presentation
02 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Part 1 of Baca's SCA Expo presentation - specially converted to podcast form. He chats things small independent businesses can do to capture larger ma...
Creating & Sustaining an Engaging Culture pt 2.
27 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In the 2nd part of the podcast Jared continues to talk about ways to simplify delivery, operations & training. He speaks on how to self analyze & plug...
Creating & Sustaining an Engaging Culture pt.1
20 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is one of two educational ones around creating culture. Both Baca & Jared gave lectures at the Specialty Coffee Expo in Seattle. They wer...
We Just Keep On, Keepin On
13 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is full of real talk, updates and fun. As we continue to push toward a 2nd store life continues to be busier and harder to manage. We l...
Taylor Gresham - Evocation Coffee
28 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Taylor is a crusher of a roaster out of Amarillo, Texas. She just placed 3rd in the US in the roasting competition and runs the Evocation roastery. ...
We Blew It...
26 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
We are up to our neck in preparing to open the new shop, SCA hangover etc. This never made the internet before we left but it's up now. We have gu...
SCAA Then and SCA Now
09 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
We take some time to recap Australia & what it's like to visit the other side of the world. We answer a question or two and speak into some of our p...
T & T Music Factory - the Bureau Collective
01 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Tim Williams & Tim Varney have set out to accomplish some fun and exciting things. Through the W.A.C. (World Aeropress Championships)and the Bureau ...
McDonalds Came Hot
23 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Specialty Coffee to a burn from the latest UK McDonalds commercial and we kind of love it. Join us as we break down the commercial and deliver our th...
Dedication, Motivation, Activation
15 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we talk a bit about our origin stories, both personal and Cat & Cloud. Through reflection on this we speak to the power of dedication...
Our Brains Hurt
01 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
We are overwhelmed but still plugging away. In this episode we talk about some up and coming events in Australia & Seattle as well as a few local ta...
Modifying Techs for Different Drinks & Hard Guests
19 Feb 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we talk about our approach to steaming & creating drinks. Do we change our approach for different drinks? We also answer a little que...
No Pedestal for Baristas
09 Feb 2017
Contributed by Lukas
We are still plugging away on the long list of questions from guests and the most poignant one in this episode refers to the Barista. Why do we plac...
Why $20 and External Education
31 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Couple of fun updates from our lives alone with follow up questions. Do we think External education is worthwhile? Why did we get an SBA loan? Do we...
When did we know?
21 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
We partially answer a few questions for Unpacking Coffee, another coffee podcast and then jump into a few questions about communication, teamwork, & o...
live @ LA Marzocco
14 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Listen to our first ever Live Podcast at the KEXP radio showroom in Seattle where La Marzocco has their first cafe. We take questions from both the ...
High, Low & Give it Away?
31 Dec 2016
Contributed by Lukas
We had a live Instagram video asking what questions we should answer and so here it is. We close out 2016 talking about our highs & Lows as well as ra...
Tips, Sharing, La Croix, Service Intentions
25 Dec 2016
Contributed by Lukas
What are some of the tipping models? What do we think about cafe tipping? Sharing knowledge is hard, here's why we think posturing yourself to share ...
Anne Nylander & Sprudgies
17 Dec 2016
Contributed by Lukas
WE have been nominated for best coffee podcast, best coffee video & best Cafe. Vote Cat & Cloud & Real Chris Baca at sprudge.com/vote In this episode...
Liz Chaiamericano
11 Dec 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Liz Chai is an avid coffee lover with a background in design. She fell in love with coffee in Atlanta through Octane & Counter Culture Coffee compani...
Scott Rao of Light
02 Dec 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Scott Rao has written multiple books about coffee roasting, extraction & theory. His story includes founding coffee shops, studying physics, travelin...
Thanksgiving, Sprudge Article
22 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is super fun. We answer some questions about cafe flow, operations, dialing espresso & tasting varieties. We talk about top gun, beans ...
Hawthorn Coffee, San Diego
14 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
We had the opportunity to visit San Diego & the coffee scene down there. We worked along side Dylan & his father at Hawthorn Coffee in North Point. ...
1st, 2nd, 3rd Waves
05 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever heard the term 3rd wave and wondered why we use it, or why people talk about coffee and waves together? This is your episode. We talk...
BTC By the Cup, Etc.
30 Oct 2016
Contributed by Lukas
People keep asking how we tuned our espresso machine to make coffee. It's definitely different than brewing espresso and a lot of fun. Chris also ran...
Hoppers, Grind Settings, Reducing Waste
22 Oct 2016
Contributed by Lukas
What are some strategies to keeping your grind setting consistent when making a lot of coffee? What are our thoughts on keeping your hoppers clean? ...
Service, Authenticity, Failure, The Flu
16 Oct 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Chris is out with the Flu so Jared takes us on a ride through a few service opportunities, answers some questions & updates us on the busyness of open...
Honduran Coffee Producer Benjamin Paz
07 Oct 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Benjamin Paz is a Honduran coffee producer who is near & dear to our hearts. He has produced award winning coffees & we are happy to have one of them ...
Soft Open? Sure.
02 Oct 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Chris & I decided to soft open the cafe & it's been super fun. We talk about the challenges as well as how an epic team can soften the blow of how d...
How do we benefit? Dial in?
24 Sep 2016
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we speak on some of the philosophies we have in our attempts to treat employees with value. We talk about incentives, ideals, profit s...
French Press is Tight, 2nd wave isn't bad either
17 Sep 2016
Contributed by Lukas
How do we stay motivated? Do we dislike the French Press? How's the shop coming along? Is our crew tight? DUH. Who are we looking to sell to? Wha...
Jasper Wilde of Ritual Roasters
09 Sep 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Jasper is one of the most passionate women we know. She cares very deeply about the coffee craft & it's contagious. She is heavily into the BACC, has...
Training, Wholesale & a New Market
03 Sep 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Ever wondered what we thought of restaurant coffee? Ever wondered how we would approach a new market? See what tasks Jared used in helping open Verve...
The World Famous Jen Apodaca
26 Aug 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Jen is pretty seasoned with roasting & her drive to follow her passions is encouraging. This is a very strong woman in life, not to mention coffee & s...
Roasting Approach, Location Approach, Final Approach...
18 Aug 2016
Contributed by Lukas
We are getting close to finishing our buildout & people have been asking us about our approach. How do we roast, how do we blend, how did we pick our...
Slate, Liberty Bar, Co-Ops, Brandon Paul Weaver
11 Aug 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Brandon Paul Weaver hails out of Seattle as both a Competition Barista & a Bar Tender. In this episode we talk about our first coffee experiences, vi...
Age? Gesha? Lots of Chatter.
04 Aug 2016
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we talk about the stereotypes around coffee aging. When is coffee to old? Is it possible to have coffee that is too fresh? We give you...
Manage That Time
27 Jul 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Managing time and projects is hard & takes a certain level of skill. A lot of the time that skill is not inherent but learned. In this podcast we talk...
Cold Brew? Bourdain? Ok...
19 Jul 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Chris & Jared dive into some guest questions & give their beliefs on cold brewed coffee, why they don't like it & how they will approach it. Anthony...
Casual Q & A (semi short)
15 Jul 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Chris & Jared are hot off finishing a roast day & answer some questions. Topics of Roasting, Cafe Culture, Stereotypes, Milk Alternatives & overall c...
Tonx Pt 2. Man, Myth, Legend, Locol
07 Jul 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Tonx Continues the journey with us talking intelligentsia, hipsters, service, subscription services, blue bottle & so much more. The story of Locol, ...
Tonx, Man, Myth, Legend. Pt. 1
29 Jun 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Tony is better known as Tonx. He was a roaster for multiple respected specialty coffee companies, founded the first successful coffee subscription ser...
Social Media & Authenticity
20 Jun 2016
Contributed by Lukas
What do we think about Social Media? How do we mean to use it & what attracts us? Hear us answer some questions on authenticity, intention, & other i...
Deaton Pigot-Take Flight Coffee
13 Jun 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Deaton has worked for Toby's Estate, Intelligentsia, & is now on his own venture, Take Flight Coffee. Deaton has been a green coffee buyer, coffee r...
Interviews without Values are Poop to Us
05 Jun 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Chris & Jared talk a bit about the interview process for Cat & Cloud. They share with you their official company values & how they believe the value s...
Happy Birthday 1&1 + Q&A
31 May 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Happy Birthday to the 1&1! A drink Chris & Jared created in 2010 that has been used on many peoples menus across the world. The quick history is share...
TV's Trevor Corlett
25 May 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Trevor is the Owner of Madcapp Coffee in Washington DC & Grand Rapids Michigan. Trevor has been heavily influential in Barista competitions, on the Ba...
Survey Review & Our Thoughts
16 May 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Cat & Cloud put out a survey to social media & on the website. The responses were interesting & we felt like we needed to talk about them. Questions ...
Opposites Extract Collab
09 May 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Our buddies at Opposites Extract jump on our podcast to talk history of coffee, supply chain, green coffee, service and maybe a couple of jokes. Joe...
Bethany Hargrove of Barista in Portland
05 May 2016
Contributed by Lukas
**Kickstarter coming soon!** Bethany is a competition Barista & Educator at Barista in Portland Oregon. She is known for having a fun personality, la...
Cue & Aye!
29 Apr 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Chris & Jared take the time to answer some listener questions about tipping, roasting, service, structure and kicking buns. If you want to explore the...
Atlanta Debrief
22 Apr 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Chris & Jared break down their time in Atlanta where the Specialty Coffee Association of America trade show & competitions happened. They talk about a...
Values, Philosophies and Blowing Off Steam
11 Apr 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Chris & Jared take a moment to talk about the realities of starting a business & what it's like to balance all the details. In this episode you will l...
Reunion Q&A Santa Cruz
04 Apr 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Chris & Jared answer your questions about service, training, quality and production. This episode touches base on creama on your espresso, service dis...
Jordan Barber
29 Mar 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Jordan Barber has been an educator for Intelligentsia, worked with former World Barista Champion Klaus in Denmark, & competed at a high level in baris...
Barista Magazine: Ken & Sarah Pt 2
22 Mar 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Barista Magazine Owners & Founders have been an intricate part of the specialty coffee industry. Their publication is known internationally as one of ...
Barista Magazine Ken & Sarah
16 Mar 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Founding partners of Barista Magazine speak about the progression of coffee, compare international philosophy, and tell the story of how Barista Magaz...
Sam Lewontin Pt. 3, Everyman Espresso, NY
08 Mar 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Sam Lewontin continues to drop hotness on us about his philosophy, approach and all around coolness.
Sam Lewontin, Everyman Espresso pt 2
03 Mar 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Jumping back in with our boy Sam in an early drop of pt 2.
Sam Lewontin, Everyman Espresso NY
01 Mar 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Sam Lewontin is a coffee professional from Everyman Espresso in New York. He is an all around amazing dude and you need to hear his story. Pretty Simp...
Lug Nut, Fixed IT
21 Feb 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Adam & Chris ride nerdy for a minute. We scavenged some listenable goods from our first go with Skype. Thank you for the support. We will continue to ...
Trubaca Q&A
09 Feb 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Chris & Jared answer some big questions and tell no lies. Get into it with us. Rate, Review & Subscribe on iTunes! Much love!
El Tigre Pt 2
02 Feb 2016
Contributed by Lukas
This is Pt 2 with former WBC Champion Raul Rodas, recorded at his cafe Paradigma, in Guatemala City. For all competitors or future competitors it's a ...
El Tigre Pt. 1
25 Jan 2016
Contributed by Lukas
El Tigre Pt. 1 by Cat & Cloud
Guatemalan Bungalo Party
19 Jan 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Guatemalan Bungalo Party by Cat & Cloud
Part 2 | Chuck & JT Rekindle the Fire
02 Jan 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Its like before but more!
JT and Chuck Get Wicked on the Mic
29 Dec 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Way too real.
2015 Sprudgie Awards | We Cast Our Votes
21 Dec 2015
Contributed by Lukas
We cast out votes for the 2015 Sprudgie Awards and give you the why's behind the votes. We also shamelessly ask you to vote for us! We're honored to b...
Roman Leal of Evocation Coffee | Part 2
14 Dec 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Roman Leal of Evocation Coffee | Part 2 by Cat & Cloud
Flashback. Pilot Episode 001: When Jerry met Geo | Horrible Audio Quailty
11 Dec 2015
Contributed by Lukas
This was our first podcast attempt many months ago before we started working with Patrick and Pullstring. A glimpse into how Chris and Jared met, thei...
Roman Leal of Evocation Coffee | Part 1
07 Dec 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Roman has the drive and vision we wish we had when we were his age. An inspiring story for anyone who wants to take the plunge into starting their own...
Almost a Q&A Part 2 | We Actually Answer Questions!
03 Dec 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Almost a Q&A Part 2 | We Actually Answer Questions! by Cat & Cloud
Almost a Q&A Part 1 + Limited Elixir Holliday Collab
01 Dec 2015
Contributed by Lukas
We talk Peets, C&C retail/roastery store update, almost get into a Q&A, plus drop a limited Holliday Collab with Elixir Specialty Coffee. Stay tuned f...
Q&A Car Cast! | We Drive Dangerously So You Don't Have To
23 Nov 2015
Contributed by Lukas
We rage in the car and take a few minutes to answer a couple questions.
Part 4 | Elixir Specialty Coffee | Nick Griffith & Lee Safar
19 Nov 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Part 4 | Elixir Specialty Coffee | Nick Griffith & Lee Safar by Cat & Cloud