Caffeine & Green

Joshua Rowe is Executive Board Member for the College Skateboarding Educational Foundation (CSEF), a nonprofit which helps provide scholarships for skateboarders that are in college or need help get into College. Doug Works works for the Board Retailers Association which is nonprofit trade organization that provides valuable resources to board specialty retailers. Both gentlemen also work with Rol...

Ashley is the owner of Chouette Designs a jewelry brand that creates fine and custom jewelry that ranges from sizes 4.5 - 15. We discussed her pop-up shop that will be in front of the shop this Saturday, September 17th. We also dicussed the French Revolution, blood diamonds, and imposter syndrome. This was a wonderful conversation, enjoy!  Come thru  3072 El Cajon Blvd., San Diego, CA 92104  www.c...

Justin Esselstrom is the owner & roaster of Genteel Coffee, and this week we sat down and dicussed his journey of opening a coffee shop, pivoting during covid, and deciding to being a new path of roasting his own coffee. That said, we also discussed his most recent win for SD coffee network's roasting competiton, Let's Roast. Enjoy!  Need Caffeine & GREEN?  3072 El Cajon Blvd, SD, CA, 92104  www.c...

Scotty is an amazing Tattoo arist based in Pacific Beach, CA.   His tattoo journey  began 10 years ago, along this journey he landed a spot at San Diego's famed Guru Tattoo. He has since moved on to the Great Wave Tattoo where you can find him tatting everyday. We discussed his roots in skateboarding, his love for motorcycles, and how things all started for Scotty. Enjoy!  Come Visit Us at Caffein...

Daniel is a Skateboarding filmer that is second to none. With two full length videos for Slappy's Garage under his belt, he also works with Sk8mafia, DC shoes, to name a few. Daniel is comedy, and my man has an amazing story of moving to San Diego with a dream and he living it! Enjoy!  Need Caffeine & GREEN?  3072 EL CAJON BLVD, SD, CA 92104 www.caffeineandgreenroasting.com 

Anthony Orozco is a two time national champion in wrestling, Undefeated amateur MMA fighter at 4-0, #1 ranked fighter in Latin America, and    Pan-Am Chamion at 185 lbs in MMA. He will be representing Team U.S.A in the World Pan-Ams at 185 lbs this winter. He is a rising star, get familar y'all my man's gonna go to the top! Enjoy! Come thru to Caffeine & GREEN  3072 El Cajon Blvd, San Diego, CA 92...

Shea Cooper returns to the podcast! It's Shea first time on the show since we started recording in the shop. It was a fun conversation and about his new Steel Mill Coffee x Blood Wizard Collaboration. Closing the Oceanside location and moving Steel Mill to Vista. This was another night to remember, Enjoy!  Come Visit the Cafe 3072 El Cajon Blvd., San Diego, CA 92104  caffeineandgreenroasting.com  

Comedian Lucey Love is a new comedian on the scene here in San Diego. We discussed her life, how she came to comedy, the struggles of social media promotion, and obsession. It was truly an amazing conversation. Enjoy!  Need Caffeine & GREEN?  Cruise the Shop: 3072 El Cajon Blvd., San Diego, CA 92104  www.caffeineandgreenroasting.com

The Boys have returned, and this time we are talking about their 3 year Anniversary of Shieldelss Magazine. With this Anniversary, they are releasing a new zine covering the making of their  first full length video Street Massage that released earlier this year. They will be releasing this and having a pop-up in front of Caffeine & GREEN, this Saturday, July 30th. They will be here all day, come b...

Andrew is the owner of Cafeina Cafe here in San Diego, CA. More specifically he started a cafe in the community that he grew up in, City Heights. He is a young business owner with 4 years of experience already. Starting Cafeina at just 24 years old, we talked about the struggles, lessons, and amazing life lessons that came along with that. I loved this convo, Enjoy!  Need Caffeine & GREEN? www.caf...

Dave Ohmer is the owner of Seek Beer Co., based here in San Diego, CA. Being San Diego's #1 ranked brewer is just half of Dave's Story. He is also a lifelong classically trained Jazz Drummer. We talked about his life before Beer and how made his way to San Diego, to become the top Brewer in San Diego. This is a fun one, Enjoy! Need Caffeine & GREEN? 3072 El Cajon Blvd., San Diego, CA 92104  Cafe O...

Sav is my right hand woman! She absolutely kills it for Caffeine & GREEN. She has helped with C&G's shop design, logos, and drink menu. Honestly without her I don't know how I would of pulled this off. So who better than her to break in the new studio! Enjoy!  Come to the shop 3072 El Cajon Blvd., San Diego, CA, 92104

Coach Chuck Martinez is a staple in the San Diego MMA community. With over ten years of expereince, and coaching one of the toughest striking teams in the country, Coach Chuck has helped The Arena, grow in success and popularity. He has also played a pivotal roll in the emergence of Tahitian Fighters to the MMA world. Enjoy! Need Caffeine & GREEN coffee?  caffeineandgreenroasting.com/

Fresh from Tahiti I have the Epic 135lb Champion Tehanahana Bernardino, Professional Fighter Raihere Dudes, and Lliam Baker an up and coming Amateur Fighter. We talked about MMA being illegal in Tahiti until last year, and what motivates these fighters to travel so far from their island of Tahiti to fight. We also discussed their upcoming fights this Friday, March 18th at Four Points Sheraton here...

Touching base and keeping you all informed about the first, brick and mortar Caffeine & GREEN coffee shop in North Park, San Diego, CA. Also updating, about the podcast and where I am taking the show to next. Thank you all so much, Enjoy!

Jimmy Silva is the owner of Jaunt Coffee Roasters, a small batch coffee roaster in Miramar/Mira Mesa. His story is fueled by hustle, and betting on yourself to win. This was a super fun conversation, Enjoy! Need Caffeine & GREEN? https://caffeineandgreenroasting.com

It's that time of year again! This year I had three of my favorite people join me to bring 2021 to a close. I had Zero Skateboards Team manager, Kurt Hodge. Tumyeto Everything, Dimetrus Collins, and one of best friends Raul Lopez a.k.a Ray Ray. Enjoy!  Happy New Year!  Need Caffeine & GREEN?  caffeineandgreenroasting.com

Tyler Herrera is the Owner, roaster, and creative mind behind the brand Tired Eyes. He just closed his first brick & mortar shop in downtown San Diego. We discussed his next chapter, and the future of Tired Eyes as whole. We also got into his resilience in overcoming a life changing injury that almost left him without a foot. Enjoy! Need Caffeine & GREEN? caffeineandgreenroasting.com   

Luis Medina is an up and coming amateur MMA fighter from      San Diego, CA. With his last two victories in Epic Fighting, he now has a shot at the State Championship Belt and, the 155lb belt for Epic Fighting. He will be fighting Anthony Desilva for the belts February 18th, 2022. Enjoy!  Need Caffeine & GREEN coffee & merch?  caffeineandgreenroasting.com

Cass Alviz came on the show to discuss her pursuit of her Master's degree in Kinesiology, and her project in discovering the perfect bio-mechanics to throw a Muay Thai roundhouse kick. Equipped with today's technology, she is able to analyze multiple fighters knee extension, dropping of their hips, and center of gravity. This was a good one, Enjoy!  Need Caffeine & GREEN?  caffeineandgreenroasting...

Jackie Medvetz is an aspiring coffee professional, who just returned from a Barista training school in Colombia. We Also discussed her undeniable passion to learn and to keep adapting. This was truly a fun conversation with an old friend. Enjoy! Need Caffeine & GREEN?  https://caffeineandgreenroasting.com

Anthony is the current 155 lb champion for Epic Fighting, and the State Champion of California. This young man has created quite the buzz in the mma community, as one of the up and coming prospects. We discussed his last couple fights, who is he looking to fight next, and his goals for his fight career.  Need Caffeine & GREEN?  caffeineandgreenroasting.com

Jason Stewart is the Founder of Epic Fighting, California's premiere amateur MMA promotion. We discussed his passion behind starting the promotion 11 years ago, his life growing up in Virginia Beach, and his entrepreneurial spirit. This was definitely a very inspirational podcast, enjoy!  Need Caffeine & GREEN?  caffeineandgreenroasting.com

Matt Prior is the owner & roaster of Ghost Roast. He is an established coffee roaster, poker player, and rock climber. This conversation ranged from his start and passion for coffee, to his travels playing poker, rock climbing, and his thoughts about about life & death. It was truly something else. Enjoy!  Need Caffeine & GREEN?  caffeineandgreenroasting.com

G is the owner of the experiment that he calls Longplay. Hifi. It is a studio space off Imperial Ave in San Diego, CA. It is an amazing space that showcases a music, coffee, and private ticketed events featuring food and an experience. This conversation was so fun and in depth to who G is and what he hopes to bring to the table with Longplay. Hifi. Enjoy! Need Caffeine & GREEN? caffeineandgreenroa...