Brewing It Over with Cup North

Proud cake lover and Fundraising & Communications Manager for The Proud Trust, this chat with Rachael will sweeten your day. Emotions run high in this episode as we broach some sensitive LGBT+ subjects with Rachael that are close to all of our hearts.  You can check out all of the incredible work that The Proud Trust are doing here: https://www.theproudtrust.org/ That’s a wrap on Brewing...

If you haven’t heard about The Barista League’s accessible and ridiculously fun barista competitions then this one is for you! We join Steve in sharing the highs and lows of event planning – from festivals to digital conferences – tune in to get a behind the scenes insight into life as an event planner. And go check out all the amazing work TBL are doing here: https://www.thebaristaleague.com/ Ins...

Tune in for the last episode of the season! We’ll be back with you after the summer holidays and some much-needed tan! It only took Nathan Retzer 6 years to get where he is today! No pressure! Starting humbly as a barista in Chicago, he found himself in London 4 years later. He must have outgrown all the latte art competitions, brewers, and roasting cups. In 2012, he opened Quarter Horse with his...

Everyone sort of has an idea of how the corporate ladder looks like but how does a career revolving around coffee unravel itself? Izzy Austen is many things, she’s Izzy Austen naturally, who likes other things besides coffee, you know, like neighbourhood cats and photography! She’s also a caffeine gal and avid coffee sipper in a world of coffee bros. She runs Fuelled By Ca...

An Episode Special celebrating Cup North's10th anniversary. Find out how Hannah Davies and co-founder Ricardo Gandara began their coffee festival journey with a Kickstarter campaign in Manchester 2014, transforming Cup North from a mere hobby into an accomplished events company celebrating specialty coffee. Tune in tomorrow for some story time!  Let’s reminisce about&...

”Can we stop saying people with autism? It’s not something in me, and I don’t need no cure!! I am autistic.”  But Sam Samuel's identity goes beyond autism; they are also the founder of Drag Queen Story Hour UK and an award-winning children's author. We explore Sab's boundless creativity, tracing back to their early years when they began writing film ideas at just 12 years old. We delve into t...

We can delve into the intricate makeup of humanity, exploring the essence of the human experience. Similarly, we can embark on a journey through the makeup of coffee — from its origins in lush fields to its retail price. But our dialogue shouldn’t end here; we must confront the consequences of our coffee consumption on both the environment and the livelihoods of coffee farmers.  This encapsul...

Ever dreamt of meeting a trailblazer in the coffee/retail industry and uncovering the secrets to their success? Look no further! In our latest episode, we had the privilege of hosting Andy Collins live on stage at Dublin Coffee Festival, where he spoke about the journey behind his clothing & lifestyle shop/ specialty café Indigo & Cloth, as well as his Michelin listed b...

Story line reads: An a-typical barista with a dream - from a small island in the Pacific Northwest to Oakland, California where dreams dance with sunshine and Umeshiso Coffee Supply is born. Now settled in the diverse coffee haven of Kansas City. A Gaysian-owned coffee and tableware business that empowers people from all backgrounds. As well as running Get Psyched Coffee, a nonprofit initiative wi...

As a UK Barista Championship semi-finalist in 2019, 2023, and 2024, along with being a Q-Grader and Co-founder of Scenery Coffee Roasters, Alex Wallace has rightfully earned his seat around the table with the big coffee aficionados Hannah Davies and Grace Talbot. Prepare for a deep dive into the coffee cosmos where we’ll decode fortune cookies-coffee style. Join us with Alex as we explor...

Against all odds, We Are Here, the queer-owned roastery based in Kent, bravely opened its doors on the first day of lockdown and continues to thrive today. Centered around core values of community, queerness and trans rights, their mission is to make coffee both enjoyable and accessible to all.    Who then better than Em Herriott herself, founder of We Are Here, to discuss safe spaces an...

Join our hosts Hannah Davies & Grace Talbot as they delve into Stephen Houston's inspiring story and unravel the secrets behind Lucid Coffee Roasters. From past chair of The Coffee Roasters Guild to founder of Lucid Coffee Roasters, Stephen has never been one to shy away from adventure. Join us as he travels the globe in search of the finest origin coffee beans, meticulously guiding...

Today’s setting is slightly different from our previous ones, we’re sat on stage at Manchester Coffee Festival with a live audience while this is being recorded.  Our guest is Helena Gloeckner, host of the Big Slurp Energy podcast, and we’ll be delving deep into vulnerability, mental health, coffee opportunities, and some light-hearted talk about musicals & RuPaul. It's a rollercoaster ri...

Get ready for a jolly good time as we spice up the holiday season with a coffee-themed festive quiz featuring Omar Sacranie co-founder of Saints of Mokha, and our wonderful co-host Grace. Who will sleigh the coffee quiz?! Tune in to catch all the festive fun and find out! Instagram Brewing It Over: https://www.instagram.com/brewingitover/ Saints of Mokha: https://www.instagram.com/saintsofmokha/ J...

The Big Coffee Creativity Theory explained! Dive into a captivating dialogue with self-proclaimed queer American, Bryan Serwatka (he/him), and coffee community manager at Minor Figures. Embark with us as Bryan delves into his -over a decade long- specialty coffee journey, his artistic and musical pursuits as well as his shabby-chic alter ego, Auntie Climax, known for crashing coffee even...

Get to know our former Extracted Development Champions Culainn Boland Shanahan and Laura Metcalfe, as we uncover the essence of their coffee odysseys, what makes them tick as active members of the coffee community and what keeps them inspired and their drive alive.    In this episode we explore pivotal career changes in adulthood, from design to green coffee import with&nb...

Get ready to dive into the world of coffee and community with our special guest Georgina Jarrett, Education Chair for the CCRE and Coffee Trainer for the Little Coffee Company. Hop on this episode to explore the Coffee Coalition for Racial Equity as we spill the beans on the role of race in the History of Coffee and the magnetism of the Specialty Industry. We also delve into Georgina’s e...

Get ready for Part Two of Meet Your Hosts where we will unveil more secrets behind our hosts Hannah Davies and Grace Talbot. From sharing their favourite independent brands to uncovering the challenges Hannah faced as a queer single parent and a business owner; plus, how Grace can make anything into a feminist issue - all packed in to this next episode. Instagram Brewing It Over: https://www....

Get ready for an eye opening insight into our wonderful hosts Hannah Davies and Grace Talbot as they face the quick fire question round and three unknown interview questions! This week's episode is all about getting to know your hosts, what their daily challenges are and how they’ve overcome them. The chat ranges from coffee to endometriosis to listening to your gut – as always, there’s something...

In this episode of Brewing It Over, we have invited Pauline Johnson, co-founder of the award-winning cycle café and active travel hub - Station South to join us and share her insights around “Brews and Bikes”. As a nationally recognised, multi-award winning advocate of active travel, she’s been working her magic to introduce more active places to the north of England after her success of creating...

Why does my coffee taste like that?! This episode of Brewing It Over dives deep into this intriguing question with none other than James Guard, the co-founder of the renowned Manchester-based roastery Heart & Graft! For those familiar with James, you know he’s a maestro at spinning coffee tales and connecting us to the enchantment of beans grown in distant lands. Get ready, because he’s b...

Get ready for a refreshing journey into nature - our next episode is all about Agroforestry! Join us as we explore the intricate balance between agriculture and forestry, and the role it plays in shaping the future of coffee production. Our special guest, Gabriela Parfait, a dedicated advocate for sustainable practices in the coffee industry, brings a wealth of experience from her commodity tradin...

Join us for another episode and an eye-opening discussion on "Social Benefits of Coffee" featuring the fantastic David Rickenback, former barista trainer, and cafe manager for The Feed, a Norwich-based charity and social enterprise tackling homelessness. David's mentoring work with those facing employment barriers is truly inspiring and we're so pleased he joined us to explore the vital role of ca...

In this episode, we’re thrilled to have Will Kenney, the Commercial Director of 200 Degrees joining us to share some tips on the Beginners Guide to Coffee Bags. You will gain valuable insights on how to choose the best coffee and what to do if you find yourself with a coffee that doesn’t quite hit the mark! Episode Sponsor: MOMA Foods Featuring content from: Manchester Coffee Festival (the pa...

Claire Wallace joins us to dive deep into the world of Coffee Competition, where we discuss why these competitions are so important, especially for those new to the industry. We also tackle the vital topic of diversity within the competition world and the significance of having a supportive team when competing. It’s an episode packed with insights, inspiration, and plenty of coffee-fueled exciteme...