Episodes

  • Why Coffee Thrives in Tough Times | COFFEE BREAK!

    Why Coffee Thrives in Tough Times | COFFEE BREAK!
    Jul 31 2024
    Hey, it’s time for a Coffee Break! Join Kirk and Liam for an insightful conversation about their unique position in the coffee industry. As we experience a cost of living crisis, food and beverages have become the new luxury. Consumer spending has fallen, but many people still seem to find a little leftover for cash for their daily coffee - why? Community, connection, rituals. Kirk and Liam discuss the importance of spreading the wealth amongst the coffee industry, as well as spreading the knowledge! Wanting to enter the industry but not sure where to start? We are hoping to be a resource for the coffee community. Send us any questions or topics you want us to speak about on the pod. Get in touch at hello@itsjustcoffeepod.com. Coffee Break is your weekly inside scoop into the coffee community. Everything from on the fly barista tips, honest and unfiltered cafe reviews (eek), hospitality stories and gate kept coffee secrets. Love our content? Watch Tuesday’s full episode and all other past eps on YouTube or find them in your podcast feed - and follow us @itsjustcoffee on Instagram! Want more of Rohan and Kirk? (duh) Check out Kirk’s cafe @projectzero.coffee on Instagram and find Rohan @goldenbrown.coffee. Plus!! Get your hands on some quality beans for home brewing at Golden Brown Coffee. Thanks for tuning in, lots of love!
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    17 mins
  • Coffee During the Cost of Living Crisis | DAN DICK!

    Coffee During the Cost of Living Crisis | DAN DICK!
    Jul 29 2024
    Yello, Dan Dick is back! Dan has a finger in every coffee flavoured pie, with his own roastery as well as 5 locations of cafe ‘Nigel.’ So how does Dan juggle being both retailer and supplier - well quite seamlessly actually! And he’s got some golden advice for cafe owners. In today’s show, we touch on everything from hospitality during the recession to the joys of working behind a coffee machine. Dan reveals the time he was WUI (working under the influence) and Kirk has an extra hot take on Melbourne’s signature drink… In coffee news: U.S coffee shop Bitty and Beau’s is creating change via their unique hiring policy, Starbucks’ sales are plummeting in China, and Emily Ratajkowski’s coffee run attire leaves the boys lost for words. Also, what did Kirk do to ex-priminster's Scomo’s flat white? If you're new here (love ya), our show dives into some of the best coffee conversations on the internet, but we will always remind ourselves at the end of the day; It's Just Coffee! Massive thankyou to Dan for making a second appearance. Check out Dan on Instagram @danielpeterdick and TikTok @dandicktoks and follow us @itsjustcoffee so you never miss a drop. Want more coffee content? Browse all of our content here. Thanks for listening! Hit our line at hello@itsjustcoffeepod.com for any questions or comments.
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    54 mins
  • COFFEE BREAK | From Star Wars to Starbucks.

    COFFEE BREAK | From Star Wars to Starbucks.
    Jul 24 2024
    Brotha ehhh. Take a coffee break with us! A very unscripted conversation with Rohan, Kirk and Liam. This week: Independent coffee shops are facing an uncertain future. Kirk - with his economics degree in hand (brag) - discusses the risk of coffee chains monopolising the industry. . But first, Rohan dunks on fantasy trilogies, explains why he wants to drink straight from the Yarra River, and debates whether he could cop an uppercut from Mike Tyson. Plus, we answer your burning questions; Should you be combining alternative milks with dairy, and what is the proper way to make hot chocolate? Bit of something for everyone! Coffee Break is your weekly inside scoop into the coffee community. Everything from on the fly barista tips, honest and unfiltered cafe reviews (eek), hospitality stories and gate kept coffee secrets. Love our content? Watch Tuesday’s full episode and all other past eps on YouTube or find them in your podcast feed - and follow us @itsjustcoffee on Instagram! Want more of Rohan and Kirk? (hard not to love) Check out Kirk’s cafe @projectzero.coffee on Instagram and find Rohan @goldenbrown.coffee. Plus!! Get your hands on some quality beans for home brewing at Golden Brown Coffee. Thanks for listening! Stay tuned for surprise superstar barista on the pod next week. And let’s chat! Get in touch with us via email at hello@itsjustcoffeepod.com.
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    30 mins
  • ARE ANY CELEBRITY COFFEE BRANDS GOOD ?

    ARE ANY CELEBRITY COFFEE BRANDS GOOD ?
    Jul 22 2024
    Good morning! Today we are cracking into coffee… made by celebrities. From Patrick Mahomes to Emma Chamberlain, it seems many A-listers are peddling specialty beans and canned concoctions. Rohan and Kirk (yes Kirk is back!) dive into what it means for the future of coffee - plus, the most important question - does it taste any good? Also, Rohan hits Kirk with some revealing rapid fire questions… and the boys reminisce on their past of the hard stuff (jager bombs and vodka redbulls). In coffee news: The World Barista Championship is returning to Italy for the second time in history, and Rudy Julianne unveils $30 coffee that’s gentle on the stomach (and somehow supports truth in America…). Plus, Rohan and Kirk have a bone to pick with the ABC as they claim quitting coffee has numerous benefits (fake news). If you're new here (hiya), our show dives into some of the best coffee conversations on the internet, but we will always remind ourselves at the end of the day; It's Just Coffee! Check out Kirk’s cafe @projectzero.coffee on Instagram and find Rohan @goldenbrown.coffee. Want more coffee content? Browse all of our content here. Thanks for tuning in! We’d love to hear if you’ve tried any celebrity coffee, let us know at hello@itsjustcoffeepod.com.
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    58 mins
  • ‘Latte Art … it cant be that hard?’ | COFFEE BREAK!

    ‘Latte Art … it cant be that hard?’ | COFFEE BREAK!
    Jul 17 2024
    It’s Coffee Break time! Join us for an ‘off’ mic conversation with Rohan, Katie and Liam. No guests, no scripts, just vibes. This week: We’re talking everything from Victor Vu’s latte art to BBQ shapes and avo. Plus Rohan was roasted at MICE, and we have some thoughts following our main show. And a callout to the latte artists - if you can free pour the Golden Brown logo, give us a shout! Coffee Break is your weekly inside scoop into the coffee community. Everything from on the fly barista tips, honest and unfiltered cafe reviews (eek), hospitality stories and gate kept coffee secrets. Love our content? Watch Tuesday’s full episode and all other past eps on YouTube or find them in your podcast feed - and follow us @itsjustcoffee on Instagram! Want more of Rohan and Kirk? (uh huh…) Check out Kirk’s cafe @projectzero.coffee on Instagram and find Rohan @goldenbrown.coffee. Plus!! Get your hands on some quality beans for home brewing at Golden Brown Coffee. Thanks for listening! Want to chat? Get in touch with us via email at hello@itsjustcoffeepod.com.
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    18 mins
  • Secrets of latte art with a champion and a TikTok star! | - GEORGIA ELLIS!

    Secrets of latte art with a champion and a TikTok star! | - GEORGIA ELLIS!
    Jul 15 2024
    Hello hello! Joining us this morning - latte art genius Georgia Ellis and social media magnate Katie Payne. Georgia stunned the coffee world with her epic free pours of bears, roosters and eagles; ranking 3rd in the Australian Latte Art Championship and 1st in the MILKLAB barista battle. Now she graces our studio all the way from Perth, sharing cafe tales and tips for aspiring artists. Plus, Katie has some wild stories of her own; from nightmare bar work to TikTok fame - and Rohan spills the tea on what bosses secretly look for when hiring a barista. In coffee news: Nescafe targets Gen Z with new espresso concentrate, and lady poisons her husband's coffee with bleach. Finally, it’s a wrap on MICE 2024 and we have some thoughts! If you're new here (welcome), our show dives into some of the best coffee conversations on the internet, but we will always remind ourselves at the end of the day; It's Just Coffee! Thankyou Georgia and Katie for the laughs and great conversation. Find Georgia on Instagram @ggeorgiaellis and Katie @itskpayne_, and check out @runyeh.coffee for some incredible brews. Want more coffee content? Browse all of our content here. Thankyou lovely listeners, enjoy your coffee this morning!
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    56 mins
  • COFFEE BREAK! | ‘How did a work trip turn into a $1000 meal at Brae?’

    COFFEE BREAK! | ‘How did a work trip turn into a $1000 meal at Brae?’
    Jul 10 2024
    Hey you, it’s time for a Coffee Break… Grab your favourite brew and join Rohan, Kirk, and Liam for the show after the show! This Week: What are the perks of working in coffee? Kirk has travelled the world doing cafe popups, Rohan is going to Italy with La Marzocco, and Liam, well, he’s making some great soundbites (yeh boy). Plus, Rohan recounts how a work trip somehow turned into a $1000 meal at Brae (whoops!), and Kirk has some advice for aspiring cafe owners. Coffee Break is your weekly inside scoop into the coffee community. Everything from on the fly barista tips, honest and unfiltered cafe reviews (eek), hospitality stories and gate kept coffee secrets. Love our content? Watch Tuesday’s full episode and all other past eps on YouTube or find them in your podcast feed - and follow us @itsjustcoffee on Instagram! Want more of Rohan and Kirk? (yes please) Check out Kirk’s cafe @projectzero.coffee on Instagram and find Rohan @goldenbrown.coffee. Plus!! Get your hands on some quality beans for home brewing at Golden Brown Coffee. Thanks for joining us this week! Stay tuned for our main episode next Tuesday.
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    26 mins
  • LACHLAN WARD! | Why ST. ALi Increased Coffee Prices, A Talk with the CEO.

    LACHLAN WARD! | Why ST. ALi Increased Coffee Prices, A Talk with the CEO.
    Jul 8 2024
    Hey bean lovers! On today’s show: Rohan and Kirk are joined by ST. ALi CEO, Lachlan Ward. Lachlan, originally from Byron Bay, moved to Melbourne in his early twenties and fell in love with its cafe scene. Working his way up in hospitality, Lachlan now heads one of Australia’s biggest coffee groups, ST. ALi, with the brand recently opening its first overseas venue in Pererenan, Bali. But he hasn’t forgotten his Byron roots, discussing the power of mindfulness and using running as a meditative practice. Lachlan also highlights the importance of staying connected with his employees and customers, and defends the recent price raise at the South Melbourne ST. ALi (talking $6.50 plus…). In coffee news, heat waves are affecting crops in Vietnam and Brazil, latte flavoured TimTams have hit the shelves, and Starbucks is attempting to reduce plastic waste by 20%. If you're new here (heyyy), our show dives into some of the best coffee conversations on the internet, but we will always remind ourselves at the end of the day; It's Just Coffee! Thankyou Lachlan for joining the show, it was a pleasure to hear your story. Find him on Instagram at @lachw and @st_ali and follow us @itsjustcoffee to stay virtually caffeinated. Big thanks to the coffee lovers out there, we hope you enjoy the show!
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    46 mins