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Dialed In: A Coffee Podcast

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Dial In your coffee game! A podcast by two coffee lovers for coffee lovers. Wade Reed and Aaron Pascucci approach coffee and its culture from a different angle - grab a cup and join us! https://levelupwny.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast (levelupwny.substack.com)

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01:00:35

The Barista's Task is to Make Coffee Delightful

Dialed In: A Coffee Podcast ·

2026/04/19

Aaron, Chris, and Wade discuss the vital role that baristas play in the coffee industry. From the skills of making coffee to the emotional labor of handling adults who don't otherwise know how to handle themselves, baristas make coffee delightful on a number of levels. However, they also discuss how baristas are woefully under-supported for the many roles they are expected to play in the industry.IF YOU ARE A BARISTA AND YOU WANT TO JOIN THIS CONVERSATION: REACH OUT TO US! We would like to talk to

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01:02:33

"Season Three" Wrap

Dialed In: A Coffee Podcast ·

2026/03/27

Lookingbackonrecentepisodes(andafewnot-so-recentepisodes)AaronPascucciandWadeReedhaveafreewheeling(attimesunhinged?)conversationabouteverythingfromDownSyndromeAwarenessMonthtodreamcoffeeinterviews.Coffeeasavehicleformanyformsofculturalexpression,thechangingstateofthecoffeesceneinRochester,ourpastpodcastendeavors,andotherRochestercreativestogetinvolvedwith(includingourLunchadornetworkmatesandClevelandProst,oneofourfavoriteRochesterSubstacks)thisconversationHASITALL.Mentionedinthisepisode:RochesterAmer

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55:39

Lily and Michelle Soehadi of Kopani Coffee are...

Dialed In: A Coffee Podcast ·

2026/03/13

Aaron, Chris, and Wade sit down with Lily and Michelle Soehadi, who founded Kopani Coffee in November, 2024. Alongside roasting delicious coffee, they've served drinks from their signature menu on their coffee cart, and held educational events to enrich their community's experience of coffee. Their story and approach to coffee are driven by gotong royong, a commitment to mutual enrichment in community settings, a value they carry from their Indonesian heritage, but especially from their late mother

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55:17

Marvin Gay of LoPhase Coffee Wants You to Know Coffee...

Dialed In: A Coffee Podcast ·

2026/03/06

Aaron and Wade sit down with Marvin Gay of LoPhase Coffee, to follow a journey through hard times, big successes, adversity, and self-assertion. Marvin's describes his experience of coming into conflict with the dominant cultures of the coffee industry and his decisions to trust himself, express himself, and ultimately be himself in spite of the pressure to conform. Marvin's story is not merely about coffee; it is a powerful example of how to rise from challenges, stay true to yourself, demand more

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45:02

New to Specialty Coffee, Anthony Coffaro of The...

Dialed In: A Coffee Podcast ·

2026/02/22

Aaron, Chris, and Wade sit down with Anthony Coffaro of The Potted Bean: a very new coffee popup here in Rochester. Anthony's journey in Specialty Coffee began five years ago when a friend replaced his morning drive-thru coffee with a local Rochester option. Since then, Anthony's growing passion and natural curiosity have led him to a love of coffee service through the Potted Bean.ShoutoutsPotted Bean (@the_pottedbean) - Pearson's (@ilovepearsonsroc) - Charlie Riedel's (@charliereidelsrestaurant) -

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01:08:21

Fauve coffee is bringing a wealth of experience to...

Dialed In: A Coffee Podcast ·

2026/02/13

Chris and Wade sit down with Billy Lyons, Rochester native and founder of Fauve Coffee. Billy walks us through his wide-ranging experience in coffee and the art world, and how that comes to both are expressed in the unique perspective Fauve delivers.Companies mentioned in this episode:Mentioned in this episode:Connections with Evan Dawson Connections with Evan Dawson - Subscribe wherever you get your podcastsConnectionsJoe Bean RoastersJoe Bean Coffee - Coffee that lifts

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54:00

Episode 47: Mexican Coffee Tasting

Dialed In: A Coffee Podcast ·

2026/02/06

In this episode we taste two coffees from different regions of Mexico and two different roasters. Then, we dive into some stats and characteristics of Mexican coffees.You can still grab the @behindlassroc YearBook Zine (Years 1-3)!Listen to @plantsxbeats by the illustrious @byrobbell.C’mon. Who doesn’t love @fellowproducts Drops?Coffees enjoyed in this episode were from @onyxcoffeelab and @broadsheetcoffee.The ever-amazing Jackie McGriff BLEW OUR MINDS with a literally perfect, single-take ad read

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01:00:28

Episode: 46 Industry Talks - Natural Process Coffee...

Dialed In: A Coffee Podcast ·

2026/02/02

Peaks Coffee CompanyUgly Duck Coffee CompanyAporia Coffee CompanyWhat is washed coffee?What is Natural Process Coffee?Anaerobic respiration Mentioned in this episode:Joe Bean RoastersJoe Bean Coffee - Coffee that lifts everyone.https://shop.joebeanroasters.comConnections with Evan Dawson Connections with Evan Dawson - Subscribe wherever you get your podcastsConnections

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29:22

Episode 45: The LOST Episode!

Dialed In: A Coffee Podcast ·

2026/01/25

FINALLY! The LOST episode! This episode didn’t air because…life? Hard to even remember why it was shelved a year ago. And, it must be said, a lot has changed since we recorded it. The intention behind publishing it now is to provide context on a couple other episodes we published this past summer. If anything here spurs thoughts for you, please send them to us. This is a conversation for everyone.Check out our Calgary Episodes for context! Episode 41 (Apple; Spotify) and Episode 42 (Apple;

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52:36

Episode 44: Adam Almansoob of Albunn Coffee House

Dialed In: A Coffee Podcast ·

2026/01/23

We sat down with Adam Almansoob of Albunn Coffee House to hear about their inspirations, goals, and incredibly rich appreciation for the history and culture of coffee.Check out @albunncoffeehouse!Sanaani coffee sounds new, but I’m sure you’ll find it’s very familiar.Coffee was not discovered by a #@*&ing goat, but you should still read up on coffee history.Yemen occupies a truly unique space in world history!Rochester Business Journal (@rbjdaily) did a great write up of the changes coming to

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41:02

Episode 43: Grab Bag or The Holiday Gift Guide

Dialed In: A Coffee Podcast ·

2025/11/29

BrewersHario V60Yama SilvertenHario SwitchClever DripperKalita Wave Goose neck KettlesHario Goose Neck KettleFellow Stagg KettleScalesHario ScaleTaylor Kitchen ScaleUpdate on Starbucks union strikeThe Starbucks BearistaMentioned in this episode:Joe Bean RoastersJoe Bean Coffee - Coffee that lifts everyone.https://shop.joebeanroasters.com

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38:08

Episode 42: Calgary pt. 2

Dialed In: A Coffee Podcast ·

2025/11/17

In this episode, Chris wraps up the discussion of his trip to Calgary. This is part two of a two-part series in which we analyze how a coffee scene takes on the particular identity Chris discovered in Calgary. This episode features some comparative analysis and critique of the Rochester coffee scene based on Chris’s reactions to and feelings about the scene in Calgary.The shop that truly enchanted Chris with the Calgary coffee scene is Sought X Found.We will air the lost episode.If you don’t recall

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44:18

Episode 41: Calgary pt. 1

Dialed In: A Coffee Podcast ·

2025/11/11

In this episode, we hear about Producer Chris Lindstrom’s experience visiting the coffee scene of Calgary. This is part one of a two-part series in which we analyze how a coffee scene takes on the particular color Chris discovered in Calgary. This episode is predominantly narrative: Chris describes the spaces and drinks that made for a one-of-a-kind experience. Stay tuned for part two, where we compare the Rochester scene and explore how we’ve developed in a completely different direction.Visit

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41:17

Episode 40: Panel Discussion at Aporia Coffee Co

Dialed In: A Coffee Podcast ·

2025/10/31

This episode features a panel discussion held at Aporia Coffee Co with Rory van Grol of Ugly Duck Coffee (@uglyduckcoffee) and Angela Liu of Pandamonium Coffee House (@pandamoniumcoffeehouse). They shared their unique approaches to opening a coffee shop in Rochester 10 years ago and 17 months ago.Rory credits Joe Bean and The Owl House with supporting his vision in the early years of launching Ugly Duck, which began on Sundays at Scratch Bakeshop, Saturdays at Fiorella, along with weekend popups at

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21:04

Epsiode 39: An Update on CVA and Q-Grading

Dialed In: A Coffee Podcast ·

2025/09/26

In this short episode, we look at news from April about a massive change in the structure of how Specialty Coffee is graded and some criticisms from industry insiders.Here’s a great introduction to the 9-Point Hedonic Scale.The @specialtycoffeeassociation Coffee Value Assessment is meant to give professionals a fuller language for describing quality, a language that potentially meets the market at a number of points of contact.We’ve previously covered the Coffee Value Assessment and Q-Grading on

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49:11

Episode 38: Colin Floom of Montgomery Court

Dialed In: A Coffee Podcast ·

2025/09/20

We sat down with Colin Floom of Montgomery Court Coffee to hear his story of everything from fishing boats in Alaska to how he met his wife and partner Courtney to his experience with the city’s Zoning Alignment Project.Go follow @montgomerycourtcoffee to keep up with Colin and the team@languageofcoffeeny is the roasting side of Montgomery CourtBored? Read about the Zoning Board. But for the real scoop on zoning, check out the Zoning Alignment

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48:33

Episode 37: Is coffee a "universal language?"

Dialed In: A Coffee Podcast ·

2025/09/12

John Cena likes coffee, and our many opinions about that lead into conversations about standardization, cafe identity, signaling, and how to (and NOT to!) communicate in a hospitality environment.5:25 - Pilot Coffee, Toronto, ON Canada9:33 - Watch the John Cena flat white videoon @bonappetitmag12: 05 - Don’t wikipedia flat white31:22 - @melocoffee.kitchen40:30 - @cartelroastingco40:35 - @oldpueblogrill45:25 - @rochesterfringe x @lunchadorpodcasts46:00 - @commonthreadhxcpodcastMentioned in this

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01:06:44

Episode 36: Tariffs and Starbucks

Dialed In: A Coffee Podcast ·

2025/09/04

In the inaugural episode of Season Three, Aaron, Chris, and Wade celebrate “Coffee Outside Season,” pull some receipts on tariffs, fall down a Reddit hole, and, once again, talk Starbucks.Tariff Overview: https://perfectdailygrind.com/2025/04/how-us-tariffs-will-impact-global-coffee-industry/23:30: Great BBC piece about tariffs on Brazil: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c5yl00qlyz9o24:51: Understanding the C-Market: https://sprudge.com/what-is-the-c-market-183157.html30:42: If you’re interested in

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31:00

Episode 34 - Coffee Tasting: Washed Columbia Huila...

Dialed In: A Coffee Podcast ·

2025/04/03

https://crecertspecialtycoffee.com/productor/yaqueline-hernandez/https://interamericancoffee.com/uganda-nkg-bloom-silverback/Mentioned in this episode:Refined Taste - Cripsy Comedy at Crisp!Check out Dario and Chris from Refined Taste and other guest comics at CRIPS 3/7!https://www.eventbrite.com/e/crispy-comedy-stand-up-at-crisp-rochester-tickets-814152982487

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01:01:18

Episode 33 - Elvios with Dan and Elvio Fernandes

Dialed In: A Coffee Podcast ·

2025/03/13

https://www.instagram.com/elviofernandes?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==https://www.gvalleyclub.org/Mentioned in this episode:Joe Bean RoastersJoe Bean Coffee - Coffee that lifts everyone.https://shop.joebeanroasters.com

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