195 - Unfiltered Truths

Buckle up, because this episode is raw, real, and bursting with passion! We’re diving into everything from the chaos of green room antics, epic Olympic hockey battles, to celebrating black architects who changed the game. If you crave authenticity, unmasking stories, and bold takes — this one's for you. Get ready to feel, reflect, and be inspired!In this episode The unfiltered reality of recording mishaps and green room chaosHow Canada and the US hockey teams threw down in breathtaking Olympic battlesThe overlooked legacy of legendary architect Paul Revere WilliamsFlavors, fumbles, and the unending love for coffee and communityCelebrating trailblazers in architecture, history, and black excellenceThe power of stories, remembrance, and giving flowers while we're hereBreaking down the intersection of sports, architecture, and cultural legacy with bold honestyTimestamps: 00:00 - Chaos, coffee, and the truth behind green room dishevelment  04:33 - How Canadian sports culture shapes the world’s view   12:10 - Men’s Olympic hockey: the historic comeback and its bittersweet ending  14:27 - Flavor Flav’s bold support for US women’s teams — more than hype!  17:53 - Celebrating 195 episodes — reflections, laughs, and imagining what’s next  21:44 - The art of the perfect coffee — the close calls, the favorites, and the flavor of failure  26:55 - The rise of Puerto Rican coffee stories and small-batch roasters worth knowing  38:19 - Remembering legends, recognizing greatness, and capturing stories on the edge of history  50:13 - Looking ahead: plans for California adventures, the Salk Institute tour, and Texas dreams  52:00 - Wrap-up: what’s next, the importance of authentic connections, and never forgetting to celebrate lifeResources & Links:Paul Revere Williams on WikipediaSalk Institute Official WebsiteBlack Architects TrailblazersTwin Peaks SoundtrackFlavor Flav on TwitterCoffee Roaster in Puerto RicoAI National Conference 2024Send Feedback :) Support the showBuy some Coffee! Support the Show!https://ko-fi.com/coffeesketchpodcast/shopOur LinksFollow Jamie on Instagram  - https://www.instagram.com/falloutstudio/ Follow Kurt on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/kurtneiswender/ Kurt’s Practice - https://www.instagram.com/urbancolabarchitecture/ Coffee Sketch on Twitter - https://twitter.com/coffeesketch Jamie on Twitter - https://twitter.com/falloutstudio Kurt on Twitter - https://twitter.com/kurtneiswender