I'M NOT A BARISTA: Voices of the Coffee World
Episodes
S4E5: Steve Moloney Is Throwing the Coffee Party the World Needed
26 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What happens when a music festival producer gets bored with coffee's stuffy competition scene? He starts a revolution.In this episode, we sit down wit...
S4E4: Coffee, Cocktails, and the Journey of Odi - Georgius Audrey Teja
19 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the I'M NOT A BARISTA podcast, we sit down with Georgius Audrey Teja — or Odi, as most people know him — to chat about his incr...
S4E3: Danny Toro: Brewing Community from 80°C Glory
03 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to I’M NOT A BARISTA, where we give a voice to coffee people! We’re thrilled to return with our latest episode, featuring Danny Toro ...
Brewing Rebellion: Nicholas Ginter on the SCA's Q-Grading Takeover
23 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
I’M NOT A BARISTA is back! In this fiery episode, we chat with Nicholas Ginter, founder of Degenerates Drinking Coffee, Q Arabica Grader, and U...
Unmasking Vulnerability: Damien O'Brien on Mental Health and the Coffee Foundation
06 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this powerful episode, Damien O'Brien from Coffee Foundation opens up about his personal journey through loss, mental health challenges, and the ha...
S3E16: Meet Charity Cheung - A Champion's Tale: Charity Cheung on Coffee, Competition, and Community
07 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we sit down with Charity Cheung, 1st France Brewer’s Cup’22&’24, to explore her fascinating journey from public policy to t...
From Medical Engineering to Greek Barista Champion: Nikos's Journey of Passion and Purpose
13 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the I'M NOT A BARISTA podcast, we sit down with Nikos Antzaras, a two-time Greek Barista Champion whose love for coffee transformed...
S3E14: From Barista to Barista Trainer: Andrew Jay's Journey of Growth and Resilience.
28 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the I’M NOT A BARISTA podcast, we catch up with Andrew Jay, a passionate coffee professional, who shares his inspiring journey fr...
S3E13: The Voice Behind the @harooncfffee: Haroon from UAE
23 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to another exciting episode of the 'I'M NOT A BARISTA' podcast! Today, we've got something truly special for you. If you're an Instagram ...
S3E12: A Cup of Savina Giachgia: Stories from the Coffee World"
03 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hello and a very warm welcome to all our listeners out there! You're tuning into the 'I'M NOT A BARISTA' podcast, and today marks the beginning of our...
S3E11: Melissa's "Everybody's busy" Coffee Revolution: Where Passion Meets Reservation
15 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we have the pleasure of introducing you to an exceptional coffee entrepreneur, Melissa Stinson. The brilliance behind the successful 'Everybody...
S3E10: Jeremy Zhang: Crafting China's Coffee Culture One Bean at a Time
12 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this illuminating episode, we have the honor of hosting Jeremy Zhang, a titan in the realm of specialty coffee in China. As the founder of M2M, one...
S3E9: TIMEMORE's Brewing Future: Insights from the Co-founder and Design Director
16 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Get ready to meet Fish Yu, the co-founder and design director of TIMEMORE, the go-to coffee brand that has been stirring the coffee industry. Today, h...
S3E8: Steaming Controversies: Unmasking the Coffee Industry with Jo Lopez
11 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Our guest is none other than Jo Lopez (@link_is_not_the_princess), the head of coffee at a coffee company in London, who spills the beans on the recen...
S3E7: Finding Zen in Coffee Brewing: A Conversation with Nadia Park on Mindfulness, Culture, and Connections in the World of Coffee
28 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ever pondered on the therapeutic benefits of brewing coffee? Introducing Nadia Park (@nadiaxcoffee), a proud Korean American, rooted in California, wh...
S3E6: Meet Darren Meachem, the first Water Sommelier in Australia
06 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
“Coffee paired with the right glass of water will dramatically change your experience…”From tasting his first Ethiopian – washed coffee to pla...
S3E5: Meet Oleksii Fedorovskyi, Ukraine Brewers Cup champ 2016 and 2020, let's talk about coffee in difficult times.
16 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We recently had the pleasure of speaking with Oleksii Fedorovskyi, the Ukraine Brewers Cup champion in 2016 and 2020.Even during times of war, Oleksii...
S3E4: Meet Serafim Zoukas from Greece, psychologist and passioante coffee enthusiast
26 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In our latest episode, we interviewed Serafim Zoukas. He is a full-time psychologist, a father of a seven-year-old, and an independent Brewers Cup com...
S3E3: Meet James Harper, the man behind Filter Stories
24 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we had James Harper with us. James is an Italian Australian with a British twang, James fell in love with coffee as a teenager in Ita...
S3E2: NOT JUST A BARISTA - Meet the 2023 UAE Barista Champion Mariam Erin Pinza
25 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Who is the most popular barista in 2023 so far?No doubt, it is Mariam Erin Pinza, the 2023 UAE Barista Champion, who is also the @coffeewristbands ang...
S3E1: Meet Elysia Tan, Singapore Brewers Cup Champion 2019 & 2022
11 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In the first episode of season 3 of the I'M NOT A BARISTA podcast, we talked to Elysia Tan, a coffee entrepreneur, and professional barista with multi...
Coffee Story #14: Petros Malousis
05 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Hello guys, I'M NOT A BARISTA is back. 2023's first audio story is from Petros. Last year, we interviewed Petros Malousis, the operational manager of ...
101 Coffee Stories: Paola Campana
06 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Paola Campana’s story is one of tradition, values, family, and passion. Slipping into the world of coffee by following in her parents’ footsteps, ...
101 Coffee Stories: Juan Angel Welchez
06 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Coffee runs in Juan Angel Welchez’s veins. If anyone was destined to go into the coffee industry, it was him. To him, coffee is more than a drink; i...
Coffee Story #13: André Eiermann
30 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The first time André Eiermann had his first cup of coffee was during the interview for a Junior Coffee Trader position. After the interview, And...
S2E7: Meet Lars Aaen Thøgersen, coffee specialist in business innovation and sustainability
20 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Lars Aaen Thøgersen is the Chief Innovation and Circular Transformation Officer at Löfbergs, and Head of Communication at Peter Larsen Kaffe. Lars’...
Meet Emma Niro
16 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Hello, everyone! My name is Emma Niro and I’m a content writing intern from New Jersey in the United States. I’ve been with I’M NOT A BARISTA si...
Coffee story #12, Michael Tan
07 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Meet Michael Tan, a father, a coffee lover, and a wholesale coffee manager with 14 years of experience under his belt. Born and bred in Malaysia, he h...
Coffee story #11, Rodolfo Barranco
29 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Aeropress Regional Competition Finalist of 2021, Rodolfo Barranco, always dreamed of being the one behind the bar preparing coffee. Rodolfo @roba...
Audio story #10: Ömer Faruk Şahin
23 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Meet Ömer Faruk Şahin (@Baristanomi), a man who fell in love with coffee after his first sip of Turkish coffee.At the age of 25, Ömer made the deci...
Audio story #9: Jodie Williams
20 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Meet Jodie Williams (@jodiealicia), one of Britain’s top talents in the coffee and track industry. Jodie has been a predominant voice in the coffee ...
Audio story #8: Juan Angel Welchez
15 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Meet Agricultural Engineer, Juan Angel Welchez.Juan grew up with coffee running in his veins; Juan Angel Welchez is a third-generation Honduran coffee...
Audio story #7 - Andrew Jay
08 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Andrew Jay’s coffee story is a unique one because…well…he couldn’t steam milk to save his life. The world of coffee baffled Andrew. Nothing ev...
Audio story #6 - Vivito Yeptho
04 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Throughout Vivito’s coffee journey, he feels extremely blessed to have had the opportunity to learn and build relationships with many educated and a...
Audio story #5 - Pack Sompetch Katisomsakul
19 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
I’M NOT A BARISTA is happy to bring back Pack Sompetch Katisomsakul, the owner of the coffee business 50 Milk Street. We were fortunate enough to si...
Audio story #4 - Lars Aaen Thøgersen
12 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Lars Aaen Thøgersen is the Chief Innovation and Circular Transformation Officer at Löfbergs, and Head of Communication at Peter Larsen Kaffe. Lars’...
Audio story #3 - Michalina Sujewicz
07 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Meet Michalina (Instagram: @coffee_that_gives_a_puck)!After fifteen years in the hospitality industry, what can Michalina not do?From barista to teach...
Audio story #2 - Mariam Erin Pinza
04 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This bucket hat-wearing, art-loving, UAE Brewers Cup champion, Mariam Erin Pinza (@mariam.erin), has brought huge recognition to herself through her o...
Audio story #1 - Fausto Russo
30 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
As you know, I’M NOT A BARISTA was designed to help baristas in need and make a social impact. Well, if it’s a social impact we’re after then we...
S2E6: Meet I'M NOT A BARISTA volunteers Vasileia Fanarioti and Maximillian Wee
06 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we're joined by two of our very own volunteer content writers - Vasileia and Maximillian. If you've been following us for awhile, you...
S2E5: Meet The Bhopal Brewing Club
24 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
How did a sailor, photographer and strategy consultant team up to make a positive impact in the Indian coffee community?Recently we had a special inte...
S2E4: Meet Morgan Eckroth, your friendly internet barista
01 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In our latest episode, we had a chance to talk to Morgan Eckroth, the friendly internet barista, the newest 2022 US Barista Champion known by over 7 m...
S2E3. Meet Justin Piercy, the coffee guy behind DaddyGotCoffee
16 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we talked to Justin Piercy, the creator behind the Instagram account DaddyGotCoffee. Justin wants people to identify his Instagram pa...
S2E2. How Pack Katisomsakul built a growing coffee business during the pandemic
07 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Covid-19 has impacted so many people around the world and for some, has changed our lives completely.Many feel overwhelmed by it, but many could see t...
S2E1. Meet Chandra Melo, ex-barista, marketer at Era of We
22 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
For Season 2 of the I’M NOT A BARISTA Podcast, we wanted to bring a new and vibrant tone. Come along with us as we interview some unique people in t...
#23. Meet Namisha and Raghunath, the coffee couple behind ārāmse
15 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Watch a lot of coffee videos on YouTube? If yes, you may have heard ārāmse.In this episode, we invited Namisha and Raghunath, the couple behind ārā...
#22. Meet baristas Irina and Olga from Russia, spread love, not hate.
10 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
“Gender equality is not only a fundamental human right but a necessary foundation for a peaceful, prosperous and sustainable world”To celebrate In...
#21. Meet Aslam, Director of Coffee for The Community Coffee, and Sarah Lee, Secondary School Teacher and Coffee Blogger from Singapore 🇸🇬
06 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today is the first time we are joined by two individuals that crossed paths and became friends through coffee.Aslam is the Director of Coffee for The ...
#20. Meet Levent Oncu, Aeronautical engineer, Coffee blogger, and Turkish coffee community pioneer
15 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we talked to the owner of Teyyaredenkahve (Aircraft Coffee) Levent Oncu. Levent is NOT A BARISTA. As an aeronautical engine...
#19. Meet Geoffrey Michelmore, Techncial Director at AREMDE
14 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Are you a barista? Do you work with espresso machines?Today, we have Geoffrey Michelmore on our podcast, and we talked about his engineering career, h...
#18. Meet Tigger Chaturabul, content writer, designer, marketer, and I'M NOT A BARISTA volunteer
05 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Micky talks to Tigger Chaturabul, one of the I'M NOT A BARISTA volunteers. Tigger is also working on the I'MNAB's crowdfunding ...
#17: Meet Robert McKeon Aloe, the author of Engineering Better Espresso: Data Driven Coffee
04 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Robert McKeon Aloe, author of the latest coffee book on Kickstarter "Engineering Better Espresso: Data Driven Coffee ". Robert is also a Senior ...
#16. Meet Jared Dennison Barista, Trainer & Lab Assistant at Wonderstate Coffee 🇺🇸
03 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Meet Jared Dennison, Barista, Trainer & Lab Assistant at Wonderstate Coffee in Viroqua, Wisconsin.Jared is also a full-time dad with a three...
#15, Meet Ken Braz and August 63, the mobile coffee roastery in Berlin
26 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We shared Ken's coffee story a few months ago and now wish to share his latest project August 63, a mobile coffee roastery in Berlin Ken is worki...
#14. Meet Betty Wee, graphic designer, barista, and roaster
13 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Brewing with grit and beauty: Betty Wee’s journey from graphic design to building her own coffee brand.You can support Betty's roasting business by ...
#13. Meet Ashley Rodriguez, the boss barista 🇺🇸
16 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is about Ashley Rodriguez, a long time #barista turned freelance writer and podcast host of Boss Barista. In this episode, we talked abou...
#12. Meet Micky, and let's talk about the I'M NOT A BARISTA
10 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week's episode is our first recorded by our marketing intern, and now new co-host, Nicole Hilton. We interviewed Micky, CEO and founder of I'M NO...
#11. Meet our Marketing Intern Nicole Hilton 🇮🇹
03 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
"Some of you may have read my name before in an Instagram DM, or may have heard my voice during one of the live sessions we organise with baristas and...
#10. Meet Sierra Yeo 🇸🇬 the diversity champion leading change for a more equitable coffee scene
17 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Look Ma, 文欣 Sierra Yeo’s raising the bar: meet the diversity champion leading change for a more equitable coffee sceneFor Sierra Yeo, the barrie...
#9. Meet Wendelien van Bunnik 🇳🇱 2019 World Aeropress Champion and 2019 Dutch Barista Champion
28 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Snobby baristas make Wendelien van Bunnik nervous. That might be because she’s just about as welcoming, enthusiastic, and encouraging as they come.&...
#8. Meet Piotr Skoczylas 🇵🇱🇬🇧, barista on bike and founder of Stol Coffee
15 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Good relationships brew great coffee: Piotr Skoczylas shares about bringing coffee to people during a pandemicPiotr Skoczylas recounts the first time ...
#7. Meet Jane Lash (Janina Łaszkiewicz )🇧🇾 Coffee Roaster, Competition Judge, Sensory Trainer and more
12 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The Brewing Guide is alive on Kickstarter, check the link below and support this community project, thank you very much. http://kck.st/3d09x6YJanina Ł...
#6. Meet Tim Rogg 🇬🇧, from filmmaker to coffee entrepreneur
25 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
How do you turn a big concept like specialty coffee into content that’s educational, digestible, and entertaining at the same time?Tim Rogg, co-foun...
#05. Meet Binny Varghese 🇮🇳 Barista on Bike
19 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Some people are coffee lovers, coffee connoisseurs, or coffee nerds; Binny Varghese is a coffee warrior.He’s known as “the barista on a bike” th...
#04. Meet Dominic Symons🇨🇭, founder and designer of NanoFoamer
09 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Dominic has been the founder of a design consultancy and tech venture. Now, he’s on to his third company Subliminal. His first Kickstarter campaign ...
#03. Meet Anna Shuayre 🇲🇽, the founder of Meet The Local
07 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Anna Shuayre is a volunteer at I'M NOT A BARISTA. She helps us write coffee stories and inspire others in the coffee community. Support the show...
#02. Meet Andrea Ley 🇲🇽, the happy owner of the blue coffee truck
07 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Andrea is a truly inspiring woman and today we’d like to share her story with you, so you can be inspired too. Originally from Guadalajara, Mexico, ...
#01 Welcome to I'M NOT A BARISTA Podcast
06 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
How much do you know about the barista who makes your cup of coffee?My name is Micky and I’m not a barista. I am, however, excited to introduce the ...