COFFEE TALK

The coffee is hot, and after the Fourth of July weekend, so are the conversations. On this week’s Coffee Talk, brought to you by Electric Fountain Brewing, Ashley Conrad and Brittany Boll cover everything from one of the area’s most unique traditions to one of the weekend’s biggest debates. They kick things off in Hannibal,…

Today on Coffee Talk, brought to you by Electric Fountain Brewing, we’re covering a little bit of everything. We recap The Good Portion’s debut at Spring Street Bar, have some fun breaking down the Freedom Fest rules (yes… the cooler and gun complaints made the list), and get you ready for Team USA’s World Cup…

Bob Gough sits in with Ashley Conrad and they pick a winner for the tickets to go see Footloose at Quincy Community Theatre. Then they discuss Mayor Linda Moore’s comments about city employees being berated during phone calls to City Hall. Government is to serve the people, but that doesn’t mean government employees are your…

On this episode of Coffee Talk, Ash C. and Britt B. ask a simple question: if you question something, does that automatically mean you’re bothered by it? Somewhere along the way, curiosity started getting mistaken for opposition, and the ladies have some thoughts. Then they discuss the recent fights at Moorman Park and whether one…

Today on Coffee Talk brewed by EFB, Ash C and Britt B take on the patriarchy… because apparently somebody has to. From social media comment sections to estrogen-fueled realities and the double standards women face every day, nothing is off limits. Brittany may or may not have a few unhinged responses ready to go. We…

Today on Coffee Talk, brought to you by Electric Fountain Brewing, Ash C. and Britt B. are all over the place in the best way possible. From summer plans and Social Security card headaches to the absolute chaos of Sweet 16 season, the conversation takes a few turns… including into the movie everyone’s talking about,…

Today on Coffee Talk, brought to you by Electric Fountain Brewing, the ladies are joined by Bret Austin from The District to talk about a unique tour happening this Saturday – giving you the chance to step inside some really cool downtown spaces. You’ll get a sneak peek at the work being done at the…

Today on Coffee Talk, brought to you by Electric Fountain Brewing, the ladies give away the first pair of Gem City Concert Series tickets to the May 16 Thunderstruck show. They also dive into how they find interesting guests and choose the topics that fuel all of the Muddy TV podcasts. We wrap things up…

Today on Coffee Talk, brought to you by Electric Fountain Brewing, the girls are spilling the tea on the proposed gun range and sharing their takes on the topic. Grab a seat with Ash C and Britt B and join the conversation. Then, we wrap things up with our Good News Brews of the week,…

On today’s Coffee Talk, brought to you by Electric Fountain Brewing, Ashley and Britt spill the tea with Scott E., and it all comes together effortlessly. Scott Edlin from the Gem City Concert Series joins the gals to talk ticket sales, this year’s performers, and the music acts the community has been waiting for: Thunderstruck,…

On today’s Coffee Talk, brought to you by Electric Fountain Brewing, Ash C. and Britt B. climb up on their soapbox to tackle the buzz around parking lot takeovers, property damage, and cussing out police. Some are calling it “all in good fun” (seriously)… but at what cost? Then, continuing the theme of power in…

Today on Coffee Talk, brought to you by Electric Fountain Brewing, Ashley and Brittany dive into Easter consumerism – dream baskets, candy throwbacks vs. today’s treats, and what that fresh start of spring really feels like. Then they wrap it up with Good News Brews, highlighting city council decisions, Rich Cain Day, and the VFW’s…

Today on Coffee Talk, brought to you by Electric Fountain Brewing, Ashley and Brittany break down the latest Quincy Public Library news ahead of next week’s City Council meeting, covering budget concerns, long-term sustainability, and the possibility of becoming its own taxing body. They also take a closer look at the shocking headlines surrounding a…

We dig into the story behind 505 and the ordinance that helped shape a Quincy tradition, then jump straight into the heat from Monday’s City Council meeting. Is this classic NIMBY behavior… or have we just seen this story play out one too many times? We wrap it up on a high note with Good…

On Electric Fountain Brewing’s Coffee Talk today, Brittany discovers a new word and suddenly feels like it’s following her everywhere. Ashley shares some words of true, thoughtful guidance. We shower hard workers like Shane McDermott and Michele McCormack with some well-deserved love. We decide it’s probably best not to argue with neckbeards. And we announce…

Today on Coffee Talk, brought to you by EFB, Ash C. and Britt B. are spilling the tea… They dive into the tipping debate and ask whether 20% is still the gold standard. They also break down the 1% food and beverage tax and share plenty of opinions along the way. They wrap it up…

Today on Coffee Talk brought to you by Electric Fountain Brewing … We’re giving away vouchers to see Come From Away at Quincy Community Theatre – the powerful show about stranded airline passengers after 9/11 and the small town that took them in and showed the world what real kindness looks like. If you want…

Today on Coffee Talk, brought to you by EFB, we’re diving into some of the headlines everyone’s whispering about – from ashes to change, to Bath & Body Works, to Michael Jordan… and yes, the big question: what do we actually do with the Epstein files? It’s a conversation about accountability, consumer choices, and how…

What’s your most embarrassing voice-to-text moment? When it was on and you didn’t even realize it — or when it was on and just completely misunderstood you. That’s how Coffee Talk kicks off today, brought to you by Electric Fountain Brewing. The ladies then dive into the mixed reaction to the Super Bowl halftime show…

Today on Coffee Talk, brought to you by EFB, we’re kicking things off with a giveaway – we’re handing out vouchers to the QCT performance of The Lightning Thief. If you want in, just drop a comment below. Then the gals attempt to connect the dots between some of our biggest stories, quickly realizing it…

On Coffee Talk brought to you by EFB, Ashley and Brittany are hanging out with last week’s Good News Brews winners, Chris and Christian Baird. They’re talking about their Be The Change endeavor and how a simple idea can ripple into something really meaningful. Then we end things the way all good conversations should –…

Today on Coffee Talk, brought to you by Electric Fountain Brewing, the coffee is strong and the conversation is light. The ladies dive into the realities of motherhood, chat about the concept of virtual reality empathy punishment, and the realities of the great chocolate martini hunt. It’s thoughtful, playful, and the perfect mix of real…

Today, Ashley and Brittany focus on the Sip and Scroll and all the social media blowups from over the break. From the Coffee Barn controversy and cancel culture to the viral Hatch haircut, nothing is off the table. They also dive into the weekend wreck on the train track and the role AI played in…

Bob sits in for Brittany and talks about Muddy River transitioning from 2025 to 2026. Ashley has some Good News Brews about the good work Kate Daugherty and Down Country are doing.

On today’s Coffee Talk, Ash C and Britt B kick things off with a brand new segment, Sip & Scroll, sharing what caught their attention online. Then the ladies dive into a roundup of local news before taking five minutes of your time to share some last-minute shopping ideas. We wrap it all up with…