Caffeine & Green

The lost episode... Riley came through and we discussed martial arts, what he has been up too, and of course skateboarding. This was a fun one for us, Enjoy!    Need Caffeine & GREEN?  www.caffeineandgreenroasting.com Instagram: @caffeine_and_green  

Ernesto Garcia is the owner and creator of El Puerquito Hard Agua Frescas. He stopped by the shop to discuss his origin story at the Del Mar Fair, our collaboration that is coming out this Saturday, October 21st at his brick and mortar location in Miramar, and just life and how to stay dedicated and go all in. Enjoy!    Need Caffeine & GREEN?  3072 El Cajon Blvd, CA 92104  www.caffeineandgreenroas...

Brandon Turner is a professional skateboarder for over 20 years, skating for popular brands such as Shorty's skateboards, Osiris footwear, and Sk8mafia to name a few. We discussed growing up in San Deigo, moving to Japan as child, moving back and skateboarding with other legendary skateboarders like Peter Smolik. We touched on some of his hardest tricks, his newest part in the Sk8Mafia video, and...

Josué Josué is an up and coming rapper from Calexico/Mexicali. He has hits such as  Kanye Asada, Border Boy, and 98 west to name a few. We discussed his life in Hip-Hop, upcoming albums, shows, and of course San Diego's soon to be named MLS team. Enjoy and listen to Josué Josué music!  Need Caffeine & GREEN?  3072 El Cajon Blvd, San Diego, CA 92104  www.caffeineandgreenroasting.com  

Jeff Lozano is the host of Dedicated to the Craft podcast, and staple in the craft beer scene here in San Diego. Jeff pulled up to the shop and discussed the beauty & complexity of Spanglish, growing up in Calexco/Mexicali, and of course beer. Warning The shit talking in this epiosode is not for the faint of heart...Enjoy! Need Caffeine & GREEN?  3072 El Cajon Blvd., San Diego, CA 92104  www.caffe...

Efren is the owner/head roaster/ and front man of Shepherd's Coffee Co. here is in San Diego, CA. He has had quite the journey, from owning his own brick and mortar, closing it, and making the transition to coffee cart only. It is a story of inspiration, dedication, and faith. Enjoy!  Need Caffeine & GREEN 3072 El Cajon Blvd., San Diego, CA 92104 www.caffeineandgreenroasting.com  

Flxwz (pronounced Flowz) is a San Diego based artist that was recently nominated for Best Rap Album for the San Diego music awards. With his roots beginning in the hard core scene he quickly made the transition to hip hop and has not looked back. He has worked with other San Diego artists such as producer Tre Castro, Josuė Josuė, to name a few. He is an artist that is truly on the rise and has his...

Christian Flores is a successful Youtuber that has made a name for himself by reviewing skateboarding shoes. Among his success on youtube, we also discuss his app designs, his shoelace brand, and of course skateboarding. Christian & Danny do not disappoint, this was such a fun conversation. Enjoy! Need Caffeine & GREEN? 3072 El Cajon Blvd, San Diego, CA 92104 www.caffeineandgreenroasting.com 

Gerardo is the owner of Provecho Coffee Co. based here in San Diego, CA. This was such a fun conversation that is filled with his journey into coffee, and how he feels that the universe kept pulling him back to coffee every time he tried to step away. He has humble beginnings with Provecho, starting as catering company, then moving solely to coffee pop ups, and to now opening his first coffee cart...

Paul Deras is an award wininng Head Brewer for San Diego's own Mike Hess Brewing. Paul discussed his journey in beer from stickering 6 packs, to becoming the head brewer for the last 4 years. Aside from being an award winning brewer, he is also a certified Level 3 U.S.A. boxing coach. Danny, Paul, and I had to much fun with this convo. Enjoy y'all! Need Caffeine & GREEN? 3072 El Cajon Blvd, San Di...

Elias is the Owner of Journeyman Coffee Co., a newly formed coffee roasting business out of      San Diego, CA. He is also just 20 years old and a student at SDSU. He has a love for coffee, and hunger business. We talked about his motivations to start the business, his college, and his aspirations in coffee. This was a super fun convo with my yung g. Enjoy!  Need Caffeine & GREEN? 3072 El Cajon Bl...

Marco returns to C&G, and this time he brought a new homie along, Brandon Keeper owner of Wavy. I brought the boys on to discuss the their upcoming project and new shared space in National City. Marco is opening a cafe by the name of Friends of Friends, and Brandon is opening a sandwich restraunt Wavy. It was a fun discussion that, included our love for coffee, food, and music. Get familiar these...

Luis Sanchez is the Owner/Roaster of Acento Coffee Roasters here in San Diego, CA. We discussed being born in Missouri, raised in Mexico City, and then moving to Australia for 9 years, only to develop a love for coffee and find his way to San Diego to open his own espresso bar. This was such a fun conversation for all the self proclaimed coffee geeks out there. Enjoy!  Need Caffeine & GREEN?  3072...

Mike D of The Heavy Breathing Foundation a non-profit out of Vista, California pulled up to the shop. The Heavy Breathing foundation helps disvantaged youth through strength training and providing a place to help one another and build confidence through training. This was truly an amazing conversation. Mike D is the epitomy of overcoming past life traumas and turning negatives into positives. Enjo...

Derrick & Nissah of Winyl Club stopped by and discussed how winyl club started, and how it has grown in such a short time. Now you can see any of the Dj's on any given night in San Diego,  spinning the same amazing music,  and setting the same vibe that we get every week in the park. Enjoy!    Need Caffeine & GREEN?  3072 El Cajon Blvd. , San Diego, CA 92104  www.caffeineandgreenroasting.com

Steve Michaliszyn is the owner/winemaker of Propoganda Wines in Vista, California. We discussed how Steve got into wine after leaving the corporate world. We also discussed natural wine, his wine making process, the wines he creates, and being a wine maker in a beer city. Enjoy!  Need Caffeine & GREEN?  3072 El Cajon Blvd., San Diego, CA 92104  www.caffeineandgreenroasting.com  

Trisha and Danny return to the podcast, and this time they brought Micah Walker with them. We discussed social media and how it affects their lives, as they have substanial followings on muliplte platfroms (Tik Tok, Instagram, and Youtube). We also discussed some new skate parts, from Nyjah to Louie. No chill sesh with homies would be complete without a roasting, so you know, we had some fun ;). E...

Lanisa Williams is Owner and creator of Barista Life LA, providing barista training, coffee eduaction, consulting, and in home trainings. She also owns Hustler's Cup her own coffee shop. We discussed her life and her journey into coffee. This story is a heavy one, with up's and down's, but brought to current day, is still a positive uplifting story of Lanisa's rise in the coffee game. She is a tru...

Egiie Botello is a pro skateboarder from Mexico City. With his trip in San Diego coming to a close, I wanted to take an opportunity to sit down with him, Daniel, and Maza to talk about growing up skateboarding in Mexico, and skateboarding in general. Egiie is an up and coming interanational sensation, you heard it here first, get familiar my man is going to the top. Enjoy! 

Izzy is the owner of Mystic Mocha Cafe here is San Diego. Looked at as a community staple in neighborhood of University Heights, Izzy took on the 4th version of Mystic Mocha. He Started as a young hungry entrepreneur at 26 years old and now 2 years later, he is hustling a thriving Coffee, Wine, Beer, and Food Cafe! If that was not enough he shared what it was like to grow up in Tijuana, and then l...

Nate Abaurrea is a man of impecable communications. He has been the voice of a few soccer clubs including, Tijuana Xolos, San Diego Loyals to just name a few. He is also a dj for the Winyl club, a poet, and an author. This was truly a super fun and entertaining podcast. Nate's passion defintely shined in this episode. We also finished out C&G like we never have before. Enjoy!  Need Caffeine & GREE...

Andrea is the owner/roaster of 7 Drips Coffee in Tijuana, México. She cruised up to San Diego to discuss her journey in coffee, how she has helped some of the most established coffee shops in TJ begin, and even her journey in Martial arts. This was such an inspiring conversation for all my coffee people around the world. Get familiar y'all Andrea & the Tijuana coffee scene is about to cause some w...

Dan Romeo is the Owner/Roaster of Trvlr Coffee & Owner/Brewer of One Season brewing here in San Diego, CA. We sat down and discussed his motivations in starting his brands and why he made the switch from the corporate life to running a roastery/brewery. His story is truly inspiring and motivated by passion. I enjoyed this conversation, I believe y'all will too.  Need Caffeine & GREEN?  3072 El Caj...

Cory Sayers is one of my oldest and best friends. He was on a southwest tour through San Diego, Arizona, and New Mexico. Not seeing each other for almost 4 years, we had to catch up, drink some beers and talk some shit. It was truly a wonderful conversation between friends. Enjoy!  Need Caffeine & GREEN?  3072 El Cajon Blvd, San Diego, CA 92104 

Dani Riggins is the Owner/Roaster of Ultreya Coffee. Her Shop is located near San Diego State and has been there for 4.5 years. She is hustler and determined to make it work by any means necessary. If running a shop wasn't hard enough, she also details the challenges and freedoms that come with living the van life. Living in her van for the last three years, we talked about how this helps with her...