Cat & Cloud Podcast
390 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 5 hours ago - ★★★★★ - 702 ratingsChris Baca and Jared Truby are professional Baristas and are here to introduce the world to Specialty Coffee! From placing in the finals of the United States Barista Championship multiple times, winning regional competitions, to leading training and education for some of the most progressive coffee companies around - these two have learned a ton about coffee and want to share it with you. Tune in for weekly interviews, tutorials, and general mayhem from the brothers from different mothers: Truby & Baca. Learn more at catandcloud.com
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Episodes
2015 Sprudgie Awards | We Cast Our Votes
December 21, 2015 00:00 - 44 minutes - 41.1 MBWe cast out votes for the 2015 Sprudgie Awards and give you the why's behind the votes. We also shamelessly ask you to vote for us! We're honored to be nominated and can't wait to see how the voting shakes out.
Roman Leal of Evocation Coffee | Part 2
December 14, 2015 00:00 - 44 minutes - 61.5 MBRoman Leal of Evocation Coffee | Part 2 by Cat & Cloud
Flashback. Pilot Episode 001: When Jerry met Geo | Horrible Audio Quailty
December 11, 2015 00:00 - 40 minutes - 74.7 MBThis was our first podcast attempt many months ago before we started working with Patrick and Pullstring. A glimpse into how Chris and Jared met, their first barista competition experiences, and the general state of barista competitions circa 2006-2010. This was recorded in a random Volvo with an iPhone. Horrible audio quality but fun times.
Roman Leal of Evocation Coffee | Part 1
December 07, 2015 00:00 - 28 minutes - 39.1 MBRoman has the drive and vision we wish we had when we were his age. An inspiring story for anyone who wants to take the plunge into starting their own business.
Almost a Q&A Part 2 | We Actually Answer Questions!
December 03, 2015 00:00 - 28 minutes - 39.5 MBAlmost a Q&A Part 2 | We Actually Answer Questions! by Cat & Cloud
Almost a Q&A Part 1 + Limited Elixir Holliday Collab
December 01, 2015 00:00 - 35 minutes - 49 MBWe talk Peets, C&C retail/roastery store update, almost get into a Q&A, plus drop a limited Holliday Collab with Elixir Specialty Coffee. Stay tuned for an actual Q&A on Thursday.
Q&A Car Cast! | We Drive Dangerously So You Don't Have To
November 23, 2015 00:00 - 28 minutes - 38.9 MBWe rage in the car and take a few minutes to answer a couple questions.
Part 4 | Elixir Specialty Coffee | Nick Griffith & Lee Safar
November 19, 2015 00:00 - 33 minutes - 45.6 MBPart 4 | Elixir Specialty Coffee | Nick Griffith & Lee Safar by Cat & Cloud
Part 3 | Elixir Specialty Coffee | Nick Griffith & Lee Safar
November 16, 2015 00:00 - 26 minutes - 37.1 MBPart 3 | Elixir Specialty Coffee | Nick Griffith & Lee Safar by Cat & Cloud
Barista Film Part 2 | Digging Behind the Documentary
November 12, 2015 00:00 - 41 minutes - 57.3 MBPart 2 of Jimmy and Rock taking us behind the inspiration of the film Barista. Barista is now available on iTunes. Grab it!
Barista Film | Digging Behind the Documentary
November 09, 2015 00:00 - 40 minutes - 55 MBJimmy and Rock take us behind the inspiration of the film Barista. Barista is now available on iTunes. Grab it!
Part 2 | Elixir Specialty Coffee | Nick Griffith & Lee Safar
November 04, 2015 00:00 - 33 minutes - 46 MBPart 2! Nick and Lee talk Elixir and party time.
Elixir Specialty Coffee | Nick Griffith & Lee Safar | Part 1
November 01, 2015 00:00 - 33 minutes - 45.9 MBThe first of a four part series with Nick Griffith and Lee Safar of Elixir Specialty Coffee. We touch base on the history of Nick G. and generally act a fool to set up the rest of the series. Tune in to the rest of the series for more hardcore content!
Chris & Amy Elliot | Slayer Espresso + Baratza Grinders | Husband & Wife Power Team
October 26, 2015 00:00 - 56 minutes - 77.6 MBChris & Amy Elliot, husband and wife dream team happened to pop by on their anniversary vacation a bit ago and we wrangled them into the studio to find out what happens when grinder and espresso worlds collide in one magical household.
Verve Coffee Roasters | Charles Jack, Sr. Financial Analyst
October 20, 2015 00:00 - 55 minutes - 75.5 MBVerve Coffee Roasters | Charles Jack, Sr. Financial Analyst by Cat & Cloud
World Barista Champ | Pete Licata and USBC Head Judge Holly Bastin | roastratings.com Part 2
October 13, 2015 00:00 - 35 minutes - 48.6 MBPete and Holly talk about their roastratings.com scoring system, drinkability, miniature Australian pour-overs, consulting, and why weighing every shot is a giant waste of time.
Chromatic Coffee's Cris Mendoza Part 2
October 09, 2015 00:00 - 38 minutes - 52.7 MBPart 2 of 2. Mendoza talks about a coffee geeks journey into a professional barista and everywhere in between. Also he walks around with three Pullman tampers in his backpack NBD.
Chromatic Coffee's Cris Mendoza Part 1
October 06, 2015 00:00 - 21 minutes - 28.9 MBMendoza talks about a coffee geeks journey into a professional barista and everywhere in between. Also he walks around with three Pullman tampers in his backpack NBD.
Acaia Scales Marketing, Social Media, & Sponsorship Guru - Jenn Chen | BGA Camp 2015
October 04, 2015 00:00 - 24 minutes - 33 MBHere's another one recorded at BGA Camp 2015 in Tucson! Jenn talks about Acaia's amazing scales, company history, and why she showed up at Barista Camp 2015. Recorded in a crowded room across from the cutest Corgi ever.
Q&A With Trubaca | Investing in Employees, Blends, Building a Coffee Community
September 30, 2015 00:00 - 57 minutes - 78.9 MBYou wrote in questions and we got your back! We chat about latte art plateaus, the place of blends in modern Specialty Coffee, investing in your employees and building a healthy & holistic life/work culture, and why you should break all the rules of espresso.
Castle Coffe Roasters Julia Mayer Part 3
September 27, 2015 00:00 - 35 minutes - 49 MBOwner of the French Press & Castle Coffee Roasters gives everyone a run for their money.
Castle Coffe Roasters Julia Mayer Part 2
September 21, 2015 15:58 - 24 minutes - 33.6 MBJulia Mayer keeps the conversation going in this part two of the interview.
Kyle Ramage of Mahlkönig USA On A Bus!
September 20, 2015 00:00 - 22 minutes - 41.6 MBChris chats with Kyle about new grinders coming soon, vintage burr-sets, the HOST Show in Milan, and much more. All while on a bus with 50 baristas at Barista Camp in Arizona!
Castle Coffe Roasters Julia Mayer Part 1
September 13, 2015 00:00 - 25 minutes - 34.5 MBHere it is folks the first part of the interview that started the whole second part of the thing you already heard the other time you listened to a show featuring Julia "Bad As She Likes" Mayer, for Mayor. Be sure to check out the other parts of this interview as they become available.
Frank La Part Copa Vida Go 2 of 2
September 11, 2015 00:00 - 35 minutes - 48.6 MBFrank talks about his competition success, building career baristas, future expansion plans for Copa Vida, and has a few questions for us.
Frank La of Copa Vida Go Part 1 of 2
September 09, 2015 00:00 - 26 minutes - 36 MBFrank talks dialing in with no scales, their espresso recipes, why you should pay attention to what 80% of your customers drink, their by-the-cup options, and the Copa Vida Go - Enjoy - Experience model.
Equator Coffee | Alexandra LittleJohn | Part 3 of 3
September 06, 2015 00:00 - 46 minutes - 64.4 MBAlex talks about her first epic coffee experience, baristas with a 401K, career paths in coffee, her podcast Coffee Uncut, and Karl Malone.
Equator Coffee | Alexandra LittleJohn | Part 2 of 3
September 01, 2015 00:00 - 35 minutes - 49.3 MBAlex talks about awesome baristas who don't compete, BGA level 1 &2 certification, Barista Camp and it's value, Thomas Keller, and why you should buy all the coffees.
Julia Mayer Turns The Tables And Interviews Us!
August 29, 2015 00:00 - 45 minutes - 62.9 MBWe chat about about injuries, life paths and philosophies, and also coffee in this intimate peek inside of our wild minds. Julia Mayer, owner of the French Press/Castle Coffee Roasters basically flips the script and takes us on a wild ride through space and time.
Equator Coffee | Alexandra LittleJohn | Part 1 of 3
August 25, 2015 00:00 - 24 minutes - 33.2 MBAlex reflects on the regional barista competition uproar and talks about getting involved in the SCAA, her initial interaction with Baca, and playing the Native American Flute around a crazy campfire at the BGA Camp in Santa Barbara.
Truby & Baca Q&A Session Part 2
August 23, 2015 00:00 - 27 minutes - 38.2 MBWe take a moment to answer more of your questions! We chat about our coffee crushes, touch on pressure profiling in espresso, touch on our recommendations for preparing for barista competitions, and answer the age old question: does tamping pressure?
Brent Fortune Part 3 of 3 - Coffee at TED, Coffee Common, Mentorship
August 19, 2015 00:00 - 44 minutes - 60.9 MBIn our final episode with Brent Fortune he talks about serving coffee at TED, the trickle down of Specialty Coffee from the Pacific Northwest to Southern California, and being a mentor for baristas.
Truby and Baca Answer Your Questions
August 16, 2015 00:00 - 31 minutes - 43.7 MBThis episode we talk about processing methods and decaffeination, then answer your questions on pressure profiling, dialing in naturally processed coffees, tamping, and why it doesn't matter which espresso machine you have. Enjoy!
Brent Fortune - USBC Behind the Scenes Part 2 of 3
August 10, 2015 00:00 - 27 minutes - 38 MBBrent dives deep into the ever evolving rules and systems surrounding the USBC, being on the SCAA judges sub-committee and talks about being an advocate for the barista.
Brent Fortune Barista Competitions Galore! Part 1 of 3
August 07, 2015 00:00 - 19 minutes - 27.1 MBUSBC/WBC godfather Brent Fortune covers the history of barista competitions starting from the early 2000's to present.
Truby and Baca Talk Espresso Brewing Philosophy and Scales
August 03, 2015 00:00 - 28 minutes - 39.2 MBIn this episode we forgo a guest in order to dig into espresso brewing parameters, style, philosophy, and our never ending quest for people to be able to make great coffee with no scales.
U.S. Barista Champion Charles Babinski - Part 3 of 3
July 31, 2015 00:00 - 38 minutes - 53.5 MBIn our final episode with the champ himself Charles talks about the differences in language between green buyers, roasters, and baristas, how he and Kyle approach espresso recipes and standards at G&B and Go Get Em, milk beverages being the economic backbone of a cafe, and how we don't have to give flavor descriptors in the real world.
U.S. Barista Champion Charles Babinski - Part 2 of 3
July 27, 2015 02:35 - 21 minutes - 30 MBCharles talks about his training for the USBC and the World Barista Championship, working at Intelligentsia Venice, and the catalyst for starting his very own company.
U.S. Barista Champion Charles Babinski - Part 1 of 3
July 22, 2015 03:41 - 21 minutes - 25.8 MBWe sit down and chat with one of the most prolific competition baristas, and co-owner of G&B Coffee and Go Get Em Tiger in Los Angeles California: Mister Charles Babinski. Charles talks about the inception of G&B, working with Kyle Glanville, the USBC, and a little bit of his personal life. Part 1 of a 3 part series
Ian Levine of Equator Coffee and Tea Part 2 of 2
July 22, 2015 03:33 - 23 minutes - 28.4 MBTune in for part two of two, as Ian Levine makes his debut on the debut of Cat and Cloud's newest endeavor - the podcast full of caffeine and friendship.