Sidecar Podcast: A Coffee Podcast

WELCOME BACK TO SIDECARLast month we had the pleasure of sitting during a service, a Sidecar FIRST, and talking with Rohith Ram, Coffee Director at Kabin NYC. Kabin is a nordic style bar that focuses on high end cocktails, food, service, and now a stunning coffee program run by Rohith. Throughout this conversation we talk about what service in coffee should and could look like, our takes on what can change, and overall an amazing new perspective to the podcast of what high end coffee service even is. As always, brew a cup, sit back, and enjoy! SIDECAR UP

WELCOME BACK TO SIDECAR! We're kicking off 2026 and SEASON 3 OF SIDECAR with an amazing conversation with Hafiz Mangalji of Hyunah Coffee Club!Hyunah Coffee Club is a membership space in Brooklyn, NY dedicated to specialty coffee and building a community of home brewers and working industry professionals. In this space are many high-end pieces of equipment with a great selection of roasters for you to enjoy. We believe what Hafiz is providing for the industry will kickstart a new pathway for community in the industry. For more information and to join/visit the club, visit hyunah.clubAs always, brew a cup, sit back, and enjoy!

WELCOME BACK TO SIDECAR. Today we go over this past year, 2025. While not our most productive year, in terms of content, there was a lot of growth, a lot of connections, and a lot more coffee brewing knowledge gained. As always, brew a cup, sit back, and enjoy!

WELCOME BACK TO SIDECAR! Today we discuss how your style of coffee can make or break your cafe. This industry is too big for any cafe to be locked in a box and not try new things. From pour overs, to espresso, to basic drip coffee, your cafe should be dialed in to the max at all times. As always, brew a cup, sit back, and enjoy!

WELCOME BACK TO SIDECAR! Today we are revisiting an old episode, our filter coffee episode. It has been over a YEAR since we recorded it and we have had lots of new experiences that have changed the way we think and approach filter coffee. As always, brew some coffee, sit back, and enjoy!

WELCOME BACK TO SIDECAR! Today we sit down with Andrew and Wilson, owners of Suited NYC! We talk about opening a cafe, obstacles, the story of Suited, and running one of the best cafes on the planet... literally. As always, brew a cup, sit back, and enjoy!

WELCOME BACK TO SIDECAR! Today Louis and Caleb talk about how you can influence people as a barista, and some thoughts to hopefully motivate. you within service! As. always, brew a cup, sit back, and enjoy!

WELCOME BACK TO SIDECAR! Today Louis and Caleb talk with Matt Heltzel, owner of Moxie Coffee Co. in Pheonix, AZ! In this episode we talk about being young in the industry, making coffee a career, and practices of being a great roaster and great cafe! As always, brew a cup, sit back, and enjoy!Checkout MOXIE:@moxiecoffeecomoxiecoffeeco.com

WELCOME BACK TO SIDECAR! Today Louis and Caleb talk about their experiences with espresso both in and out of the cafe, what to look for in good espresso, and how you can make espresso better both at home and as a barista. As always, brew a cup, sit back, and enjoy!DISCLAIMER: This episode is DESCRIPTIVE not PRESCRIPTIVE. Listening to this episode and these two nerds should not be your extent of research on espresso! Explore the world of coffee always!

WELCOME BACK TO SIDECAR! Today Louis and Caleb talk about developing your palate, where to start, steps to take, and what to focus on! We also dive in a little about extraction and TDS, uh oh! As always brew a cup, sit back and enjoy!also, shoutout BOTZ

WELCOME TO SIDECAR SEASON TWO! We never thought we would have Scott Rao on this podcast and it's INSANE it's our season two PREMIERE! Big thanks to Scott for hopping on the pod with us!In this episode, Louis and Caleb talk with one of the greatest leaders of the specialty coffee industry, Scott Rao! We talk with Scott about his career, business ventures, Prodigal Coffee, and tips for home brewing!

WELCOME BACK TO SIDECAR! Today Louis and Caleb just reflect on 2024, what they learned, how they grew, and the great coffees they tried!If you have listened since day one, or this is your first episode, sincerely thank you for the support. This is just a small project between two best friends who are passionate about specialty coffee and making it better! Can't wait to see what's next!

WELCOME BACK TO SIDECAR! Today Louis and Caleb discuss what you should get for your coffee nerd friend, family member, and slimes alike! We talk about how to approach holiday shopping in the coffee world and a few DO's and DON'T's for this holiday season!

WELCOME BACK TO SIDECAR! Today we talk about what it means to have a genuine connection between roles in a cafe/roastery. We cover the connection between owner, roasters, cafe managers, and baristas. PLUS a special announcement at the end of this episode! As always, brew a cup, sit back, and enjoy!

WELCOME BACK TO SIDECAR! We can't believe we're at 20 episodes! Thanks so much for all the support! What better way to celebrate with a conversation with one of the most genuine people we have been fortunate to meet. We got to sit with Jose Jijon of Finca Soledad and Finca Putushio in Ecuador. You can give him a follow @coffee_with_jose on Instagram! In this episode we cover life as a young producer, Jose's coffee journey, social media, and Jose's passion for this industry and the people within it. As always, brew a cup, sit back, and enjoy!

WELCOME BACK TO SIDECAR! Today, we talk about our favorite parts of coffee in the summer! We feel that summer is a fun time for cafes and home enthusiasts to experiment with and experience coffee in different ways! Also, some exciting news in this one! As always, brew a cup, sit back, and enjoy!

WELCOME BACK TO SIDECAR! Today we talk with Drew Horton, a good friend of ours, and young coffee professional. In this episode we talk about what Drew is up to, being young in this industry, and making a career out of coffee. As always, brew a cup, sit back, and enjoy!

WELCOME BACK TO SIDECAR! In this episode, we talked with Frank La. Frank La is our 2024 US Barista Champion as well as the owner of Be Bright Coffee in Los Angeles, CA. We had an amazing conversation about barista competitions, working in the industry, and owning a coffee company while balancing life and family. As always, brew a cup, sit back, and enjoy!

WELCOME BACK TO SIDECAR SUMMER! Today, Louis and Caleb are BACK and diving deeper into the world of filter coffee. We get a little nerdier, explaining TDS, Extracions, PHYSICS WHAT???, AND a little recap on where we've been! As always, brew a cup, sit back, and enjoy!

WELCOME TO SIDECAR SUMMER! Today Louis and Caleb talk about the big umbrella that is, filter coffee. We talk about batch vs hand brews, the language of filter coffee, and different brewers and their effects on coffee! As always, brew a cup, sit back, and enjoy!

Welcome back to SIDECAR! Today Louis and Caleb recap the pop up! We talk about setting up, planning a menu, what we hoped for, and overall what came out of it for us! Be sure to check out our episode with the owners of Spectrum Record Lounge from last week and as always... brew a cup, sit back, and enjoy!

Welcome back to SIDECAR! Today Louis and Caleb sit with Travis Tyson and Parker Bond, owners of Spectrum Record Lounge in Downtown Cape Girardeau! Spectrum is a record store and bar with amazing owners that have a deep love for the small town of Cape Girardeau, MO, records, beer, coffee, and cool sh*t. Because, everyone is cool at Spectrum Record Lounge!

Welcome back to SIDECAR! Today Louis and Caleb talk about being young within the specialty coffee industry and our thoughts on fourth wave? As always, brew a cup, sit back, and enjoy...

Welcom back to SIDECAR! Today we have owner and head roaster of Thankfully Coffee in Auburn, AL, Alex Shotts! We cover building relationships with producers, owning an online roasting company, and having the opportunity to roast beautiful coffees. As always, brew a cup, sit back, and enjoy...

Welcome back to SIDECAR! Today we answer the question, what is specialty coffee? We cover what specialty is by definition and our experiences and opinions working in the industry. As always, brew a cup, sit back, and enjoy...

Welcome back to SIDECAR! Today we talk with Wayne Cafariella, co-owner of Kings Coast Coffee Company and owner of DrinkWithWayne on TikTok and Instagram! We talk about his culinary past, journey through coffee, and the crossroads of the alcohol and coffee industries! As always, brew a good cup, sit back, and enjoy...

Welcome back to SIDECAR! We're back from spring break and wanted to do a little recap on past episodes, our coffee experiences on spring break, and some exciting things coming up... As always, sit back, brew a cup, and enjoy this episode of Sidecar Coffee Podcast!

Welcome back to SIDECAR! Today we have something very, VERY special! We talked with Pepe Jijón, owner of Finca Soledad in Ecuador! We cover coffee production, Pepe's journey into coffee, and the direction of the industry... as always, brew a cup, sit back, and enjoy!

Welcome back to SIDECAR! We talked with Hayes Mcpherson, co-owner of Comeback Coffee Co. and Comeback Beverage Co. in Memphis, TN! We had a blast and can't wait for you to listen, as always... brew a cup, sit back, and enjoy SIDECAR!

WE ARE BACK! We needed a little week off to catch up on a little thing called... life! Welcome to SIDECAR PODCAST! Today, Louis and Caleb discuss the role of the barista within a cafe. Everything said is from our own experiences and is our opinion.

Welcome back to SIDECAR! Today we talk about coffee labels and how to understand them. There is a lot of information on those labels and it can get really confusing so... brew a cup and enjoy this episode!

Welcome back to SIDECAR! Today we talk about third wave cafes. We're going to go over what to expect, first impression, and what we believe makes a good cafe. PLUS we'll answer a question from one of YOU!

Today we talk about the world of home brewing! We'll cover where we started, where we are now, and tips to help you dive deep into brewing coffee at home! Also... BATS???

Hi, we're the Sidecar Podcast, and this is our introduction! We'll cover how we got into specialty coffee, how we met, why we're qualified-ish, and who we are! This is a lengthy episode with some great conversations, but this will be our longest one! Brew a cup, sit back, and enjoy!