Coffee Regular

Today we have a quick sip of some of the most unique coffee we have ever had.  Ethiopia, Kochere from our new friends at Sakura Coffee Co.  It's a fermented, double washed, light roast and it is amazing.  Mike is leaving soon to run a KCC Seminar in Virginia Beach so we have a short chat about learning and being open minded in a martial arts setting.  Enjoy! CHECK OUT TODAYS COFFEE AT: Sakura Coff...

Welcome to the show.  Today we sip some awesome Pumpkin Spice from our new friends at Aziel's Coffee.  This is seriously good stuff.  As we sip we talk about all the different ways we will make this coffee and about what we are doing to keep our minds and spirits healthy during this busy time of chance and growth.  Enjoy!  CHECK OUT TODAYS COFFEE AT: Aziel's Coffee https://azielscoffee.com/ CHECK...

Welcome to another random Mike is still moving episode of our cast.  Today we enjoy a cup of Organic Mexico Chapas from US Roast.  Dang this is good coffee.  We talk about a little bit of everything today with the possible theme of the 90's.  Mike's daughter is now wearing his old DBZ shirts and Mike misses Dunkaroos.  Grab your parachute pants put on some coffee and enjoy!   CHECK OUT TODAYS COFF...

Welcome to the first cast at the new spot.  The Kung Fu Movie Room and Dojang 12 are still very much a work in progress, but the transformation has begun.  Today we sip on Mike's Roast and it has gotten even better with age.  As we sip we talk about how things that we were preparing for are starting to kick off.  Enjoy!  CHECK OUT TODAYS COFFEE AT: Mike's House  CHECK OUT TRANQUILITY CAFE AT: http...

Welcome to the last episode at the old house.  For our finale we have all our greatest hits.  Like Random loud sound in the background, cicadas, us sipping coffee, but no lawnmower.  Sorry.  Seriously though it is the last cast on this patio and we send it off with a fresh bag of 1991 Blend from Crimson Cup.  This is some seriously good stuff.  As we sip we talk about how to roll with the punches...

Today we drink Brazilian Sunset from Two Roasting Joe's and talk a lot about the prowess of Lemonbean.  This may be it folks.  There is a chance that this is the last cast at the old house.  There is also a chance that it's not.  We will see.  In the mean time we talk about being yourself in a world of people that aren't you and how a small shift in perspective can change everything.  Enjoy! CHECK...

Life is good.  Our awesome friends at Brushtail Coffee sent us some new beans and dang they are good.  As we sip we discuss the nature of the Universe and how sometimes you get what you ask for.  Even if it's note quite what you wanted.  We also agree that a pet Badger would be dope and that we need to find some new ways to make coffee.  Enjoy! CHECK OUT TODAYS COFFEE AT: Brushtail Coffee https://...

Today we are drinking some Coal Miner's Brew from Kentucky Mountain Coffee and talking about being consistent.  We get into how that has started to pay off and what it may lead to in the future.  We also breakdown how being consistent has lead to different habits and patterns in our lives.  And Mike finally got that Autumn Blooming Cherry Tree.  Enjoy! CHECK OUT TODAYS COFFEE AT: Kentucky Mountain...

Today we are back in the Library talking about training and drinking some Peaberry from U.S. Roast.  We go all in on how our training, our lives, and our coffee have evolved for the better.  We come to realize that we may be in the beginning of a personal Renaissance.  Keep moving forward folks.  Enjoy! CHECK OUT TODAYS COFFEE AT: U.S. Roast https://usroast.com/ CHECK OUT TRANQUILITY CAFE AT: http...

Mike has finished his 2 week tournament run and he is the Champion!  In the Gi!  To celebrate we sip the great Lemonbean from Two Roasting Joe's and enjoy a nice day on the patio.  We dive into how Mike implemented what he learned from tournament number 1 that helped him win tournament number 2.  And we discuss what has changed overall this time around.  This is a fun one.  Enjoy! CHECK OUT TODAYS...

As Mike gets ready for his next competition we sip on some Ethiopia Yirgacheffe from our friends at Brushtail Coffee.  We talk about what Mike learned from his last tournament that he can take into his next one.  And about how that process has evolved.  Enjoy! CHECK OUT TODAYS COFFEE AT: Brushtail Coffee https://brushtail.coffee/ CHECK OUT TRANQUILITY CAFE AT: https://www.thetranquilitycafe.com/ C...

Today we chat about how Mike is feeling before his first tournament in quite a while.  The difference between now and then.  And what kind of thoughts and experiences you get to have because of competing and training.  As we discuss all of this we sip on some First Ride from Athletic Brewing Company.  A non alcoholic coffee porter that is filled with flavor and my be the perfect post training pre...

It's Aqua Strength Season!  To celebrate we are drinking another awesome offering from US Roast.  This Huehuetenango is what you always wanted your breakfast coffee to taste.  And as we sip we talk about what it takes to learn the B to Y so you can get from A to Z.  Enjoy CHECK OUT TODAYS COFFEE AT: US Roast https://usroast.com CHECK OUT IRON NECK AT: https://www.iron-neck.com/ CHECK OUT TRANQUILI...

The Mikes have been friends for 5 years.  Today we drink some delicious and unique Tanzanian Peaberry from US Roast and finish with a nice bottle of Topo Chico.  We have done a lot with the past five years, but we think it was all great prep work for what is to come in the next five.  Enjoy!  CHECK OUT TODAYS COFFEE AT: US Roast https://usroast.com/ Topo Chico https://www.topochicousa.net/ CHECK O...

Today the Mike's drink some Raging Tiger from Iron Bean Coffee that has gotten even stronger with age.  This increased strength inspired them to add a little Laird Superfood Creamer.  And Boom!  New awesome drink.  With all the great coffee flowing they get really into talking about all the paths that training a competing can take a person.  From the broke to the super successful.  From the regula...

Mike is still suffering from bad coffee so he was really looking forward to today.  But you know what the Mikes aren't suffering from any more?  Bad necks.  Thanks Iron Neck.  As we talk about how good our necks feel we sip on some Ethiopian Light Roast from Immortal Coffee.  Then we go all in on the week that was in MMA.  We finish with the possibility of a Foot Lock Mobility course and Mikes fut...

Today we sip on a Cuban inspired drink.  Some Brazilian Sunset from Two Roasting Joes made in the Moka Pot with some evaporated milk and some sweetened condensed milk.  While we sip we get into the concept of creating your own problems.  Because what's better than solving problems you want to solve.  Mike is on point with the one liners today.  Enjoy! CHECK OUT TODAYS COFFEE AT: http://tworoasting...

It's cold again so we had to take it back into the library for today.  No worries though because we were prepared with some Columbus Underground 20th Anniversary Blend from Stauf's Coffee and some Guinness Nitro Cold Brew Coffee.  Today we talk about thick necks and concussion prevention and how Mike and Brooke have some tournaments coming up.  Enjoy! CHECK OUT TODAYS COFFEE AT: https://www.staufs...

Welcome to the first outside cast of 2021.  It's a beautiful day for a Mystery Coffee Tonic on the patio.  We are sure there is some Winter Wonderland in there and maybe some Snow Angel too.  As Mike's taste and smell begin to return he tells Mike what his return to society has been like and what he did during his time in quarantine.  The Mikes also discuss moving prep and what Mike may do with hi...

Mike is healing up and out of quarantine.  He still can't really taste or smell anything, but he is on the mend.  To get an idea of what's in this episode here are some of the other possible titles we could have went with.  Chamomile tea.  Everything is Flying Off the Balcony.  One Persons Floor is Another Persons Ceiling. Sumo, Rugby, Fishing.  Get To Know Your Next Door Bulldozer. Appreciate It...

Today we recorded remotely because Mike got COVID and is quarantined at home.  Coincidentally Also Mike got his first vaccination shot and cleaned his shower with bleach so he can't breath.  Other than that we are all good.  We drink and talk about a lot of great coffees and Korean Pear Cheesecake from SLICE so check out those links and stay safe.  Enjoy!  CHECK OUT TODAYS COFFEE AT: Swift Cup Cof...

We have been too serious lately so we decided to just talk about our favorite TV and MOVIE characters and what we learned from them.  Immortal Coffee was kind enough to send us some super good Colombian medium roast to fuel our conversation.  Enjoy!   CHECK OUT TODAYS COFFEE AT: Immortal Coffee https://theimmortalcoffee.com/ CHECK OUT TRANQUILITY CAFE AT: https://www.thetranquilitycafe.com/ CHECK...

We made it to 100.  Thanks for coming along for the ride everyone.  In today's episode Brandon drops by to discuss men's mental health.  He also tries a coffee tonic for the first time.  We have a great conversation that goes all over the place, as usual, but the big take away is that everyone has bad days and it's ok to acknowledge that you have feelings of any kind.  If you're in a bad spot it's...

Shout out to Dan Hooker for todays topic.  Cheers Mate.  Today we drink some Peaberry from Two Roasting Joes with a scoop of Laird Superfood Creamer.  Tasty and healthy.  As we sip this amazing brain tonic we delve into the concepts of advice and criticism.  From how to handle them to how to give them.  And lots of stuff in between.  Enjoy!   CHECK OUT TODAYS COFFEE AT: Two Roasting Joes http://tw...

Today we try to wrap our heads around the past two episodes with Stephen Lambdin and Robert Drysdale.  The similarities, the differences, and the parallels between them.  To help us think we have not one but two drinks.  Some Winter Wonderland from Two Roasting Joes made up in the Moka Pot with some sugar and a splash of milk and some Snow Angel from SilverBridge Coffee in the French Press.  What...