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!