Caffeine & Green

Marco Maestoso is a Michelin star nominated chef and creator of the infamous and very successful Maestoso restaurant. We discussed returning to Rome in the middle of the pandemic, living in Italy during these challenging times, being a contestant on the TV show Chopped, and what his plans are now that is he back in San Diego. Enjoy!  Instagram: @maestoso   Need Caffeine & GREEN?  www.caffeineandgr...

Manuel Medina is a professional fighter for LFA (Legacy Fighting Alliance). He is a hilarious young man, that has a story with it's share of up's and downs, and a message of how truly important family is. I truly enjoyed speaking with this young g! Enjoy! Instagram: @manuelmedinamma @caffeine_and_green   Need Caffeine & GREEN? www.caffeineandgreenroasting.com

Shuriken Shannon is a professional skateboarder, artist, and advocate for Rolling for Rights SD. Zack Dowdy is a life long skateboarder, content creator, and advocate for Rolling for Rights SD. With certain current events that transpired over the last week, I wanted to have them on to discuss racial injustice, the attack on the capitol, and where Rolling for Rights is headed moving into 2021. Enjo...

Liav Cloughley is the newest sponsored hustla on Caffeine & GREEN. She is a coffee professional, jiu-jitsu practitioner, aspiring mma fighter, and aspiring law enforcement agent. We discussed all of the above as well as, how she lived in a motor home for three years. Tons of laughs on this one, Enjoy!  Instagram @liavc   Need Caffeine & GREEN? www.caffeineandgreenroasting.com

My G's have returned to C&G! Kurt & Derm cruised by to talk skateboarding, cross country trips, and have some beers and laughs with Shea and I. Enjoy!  Need Coffee?  www.caffeineandgreenroasting.com  

Dylan Remond & Jay Freedman of Hawthorn Coffee and Compa Coffee Roasters have finally arrived. This was an episode that was in the works for a couple years now, and they did not disappoint.  We chopped it up about the harsh reality of being a business owner, and doubling down on what you really want to do for the people you are serving. Enjoy!    Website: www.compacoffeeroasters.com www.hawthornco...

Chance Saller is the video content creator for jiujitsux.com. He is also an avid jiu-jitsu practitioner and film director and creator.  Website:  jiujitsux.com Instagram:  @ithappenedbychance   Need Caffeine & GREEN?  caffeineandgreenroasting.com @caffeine_and_green

Through the Roots are a successful reggae group that dropped their newest album, Departure this past Friday, November 20th. Lead Singer/Guitarist, Evan Hawkins and Key Boards, Brady O'Rear return to C&G with all new insight and inspiration. It was amazing to hear about the positive creativity that they both found during these trying times. Enjoy!    Website: www.throughtheroots.com caffeineandgree...

Tyler "Southside" Schaefer is professional fighter for Invicta Fighting Championships. The All Pro Women's MMA fight series. She also holds down a regular 9-5, while training. A pro bmx racer in her early years, we get into that, and how her life, and her drive have gotten her to where she is today. Enjoy!  Instagram:  @tyschae @caffeine_and_green Need Caffeine & GREEN? caffeineandgreenroasting.co...

Brynn Blackstone & Shea Cooper return to Caffeine & GREEN! Two of my favorite people, they needed to meet, and I was not disappointed. DM's to d*** pics, we got into it. Enjoy!  Need Caffeine & GREEN in your life? caffeineandgreenroasting.com   Instagram: @lady_libation @one_ball_shea @caffeine_and_green    

Episode 100!!! The boys are back, and it was the absolute best way to celebrate the 100th episode of Caffeine & GREEN! We discussed Steel Mill's roller coaster thru covid, how they have over came, and came out stronger than ever with a new commercial dropping this Friday and Roasted coffee to back it up, roasted by yours truly! Sit back and enjoy this toasty podcast!!! YEEEEEE! Enjoy!  Instagram: ...

Yes! Fuzz Coffee is in the building! That's right Seancarlo, the owner of Fuzz Coffee came to C&G and he did not disappoint. We talked about how he is always striving to be better and create a scene for San Diego. He is such a hustler, and there is no indication that my man is slowing down. I sincerely enjoyed this conversation, I hope y'all do too! Enjoy!  Website:  fuzzcoffeeroasters.com Instagr...

Tyler has returned to C&G. I could not be happier to see my brotha, and speak with him about how covid-19 forced him to make a harsh pivot in his small business. How he adapted like everyone else, survived, and in doing so, is the happiest he has ever been since creating Tired Eyes! Enjoy!  Website: tiredeyescoffee.com Instagram:  @tiredeyescoffee   NEED CAFFEINE & GREEN? caffeineandgreenroasting....

The boys are back! Nick and Reuben return to C&G, and we discussed some exciting news for Reuben, Nick's move from Portland to San Diego in the middle of the Pandemic, and how the passing of our friend Ryan Bowers has affected us. We touched on so many other things, it was amazing to see my g's and catch up and enjoy another amazing talk with them. Enjoy!  Website:  www.shieldlessmag.com Instagram...

WE ARE BACK! My first guest back is none other than my amazing grandmother, Otilia Cardenas. Over the course of Covid, things got a little scary for my grandmother, So I went up north to help around the house and just be there for her. With Otilia not always feeling the best, I am very grateful she had enough energy and strength to talk with me for as long as we did. She talks about her long life,...

It's simple y'all. Please stay safe out there, and most of all stay positive. We are all in this together and everyone I know has been directly affected by this global pandemic. So make sure you are able to laugh today, smile a lil' bit by hitting up some homies, or a loved one, and when this is over, come thru grab a cup of coffee and make sure you get a hug! I'm gonna be handing them out all day...

Jhanex Alviz is a lifelong Muay Thai practitioner, trainer, and owner of Team Parusa. Miguel Sy Qui is a black belt in jiu jitsu, and coach to hundreds of students, professional fighters, and Team Parusa. This conversation was filled with shit talking, both of their journey's from the Philippines, and how they have both overcome adversity, and lived the life they wanted through training and fighti...

Carlos Figueroa is the Head Roaster of City Bean Roasters in Los Angeles, California. He also happens to be a lifelong skateboarder. Applying his love and dedication to both of his passions, makes Carlos an amazing human to sit and chop it up with. Whether it was talking about the challenges of roasting entires bags of coffee in one batch, skating a ledge, or energy that he applies to his life, it...

Joe Marrocco is a living legend in the coffee world. He is responsible for the beginning of the Mill City Roaster Schools videos, he is a speaker at almost every SCA or Coffee expo in the U.S., and he is a wealth of knowledge when it comes to everything scientific about coffee. He is also co-owner of Hodges Bend, a cocktail bar in Minnesota, and co-owner of the coffee roaster's guild. It was truly...

Salpi Sleiman is the owner & roaster of Holsem Coffee. Located in the heart of North Park, San Diego, she has a very inspiring story that starts by her noticing where there was a void in the San Diego coffee community and fulfilling it. From starting her own coffee cart, to expanding that business, to taking the risk in starting Holsem Coffee, and even putting a Starbucks out of business. Salpi is...

Andrew Sinclair is the owner and operator of Mad Lab Coffee in Los Angeles, CA. He has such a unique story, beginning in the small town of Needville, TX, and making his way west to pursue seminary and working in a church. He then transitions into becoming a product specialist for Tesla and working with Elon Musk. Fast forward, he know owns his own wholesale roasting coffee business. He is a one of...

Mike Marasco is the Co-founder of Raw Media House, a successful film company based out of Los Angeles. With his roots in skateboarding, he applied his love of skateboarding and film making to create Wild Power & Via Marina for his first two projects. After a career ending injury in his knee, he turned his focus to film making and has not looked back since. Working with big names such as Beyonce, N...

Justin LaRose is a man who combined his three passions of carpentry, skateboarding, and coffee all into one. Making products for Fellow products, Chemex, and Diedrich Roasters are just some of the companies he has had the privilege to work with. This was truly an amazing conversation filled with self reflection, laughs, skateboarding, and coffee! Enjoy!  Instagram: @epiclyajustin Website: www.etsy...

This is just a taste of things to come over the next two months as Caffeine & GREEN hits the road. Have a listen and hear what I have in store for all of you, and the guests that will be coming on the show. Enjoy! How to Reach Caffeine & Green  Instagram:  @caffeine_and_green Email:  caffeinengreen@gmail.com   Coffee!!!! Get 3 bags of Coffee for $30  USE CODE: "CANDG" Charity coffee's excluded fro...

The Sprocast is back! My good friends Sirisimran, Big Jay, and Marco have returned to Caffeine & GREEN to talk all things coffee, music, flavor profiles, goals for Sprocast in 2020, football, and even skateboarding. . .of course! Listen to Sprocast! https://soundcloud.com/sprocast Instagram: @sprocast @bigjaysd @sirisimran @brokeandpour   How to Reach Caffeine & Green  Instagram:  @caffeine_and_gr...