We're back for 2024 with our Christmas Special Episode. It's been a while, but you definitely can't tell.In this episode Chris shares his revolutionary parenting technique for clearing out a crowded playground, Aaron proudly announces h...

Have you ever daydreamed about owning a cafe? Maybe you've spotted one for sale and are on the fence? Today's episode is a must-listen.Meet Matt Kenworthy, a numbers man who, along with his wife Ash, took the plunge and bought not just o...

This is one to watch on video if you can!Oh what a special day it is when Chris puts in more than 3 minutes of preparation!This week he told us he has something special ready, but we co...

Our Very first video episode! And what a way to start!Watch the video episode on YouTube here.After Chris reads some timely obituaries, Aaron kicks us off with his six-part manifesto to...

The Matt that matters most, Matt Muhl from Brightside Coffee joins us for the first time this year as we discuss all that is new and noteworthy in the world of coffee.We kick off with a coffee update from Matt. Price relief is on the ho...

50 Episodes! And what a way to celebrateAaron tells us he's quit coffee, tells us he's been giving his daughter coffee, and then tells us he owns a book that is literally about a badger trying to find an animal who defecated on him....

This is a big episode, tackling a big topic: Australia's dying coffee culture. What was once the envy of the coffee world has become a myriad of mediocrity as more and more people take their bikes and their laptops to cafes in 2023, onl...

In this episode, we break down the best coffee makers for camping and tell you why they're no good. Ever tried to make a coffee for a group of people with your Aeropress? You can't do it. What about packing all the kit needed to brew up...

A business focussed episode this week as we talk about the Valley of Death; that perilous journey every small business faces when they decide to scale up.It's a decision that all businesses face after a short time, including ours. Aaron...

The weekly C02 footprint of the average cafe in Australia is equal to the C02 output 57 cars. Do you think your reusable cup is helping to reduce this? It isn't.A Climate focussed discussion this episode as we ask the que...

This was a really fun one. In this latest episode, we dive into three crucial coffee questions: 1. Is the specialty coffee shop in trouble? Can they survive today just making good coffee, or are they doomed to shut their doors w...

We're back for 2023!In this episode, we dive into the story of the US-based coffee roaster who was ripped off $250,000 trying to make it in the wholesale market. Were they unlucky, or did they just stuff up their contract? What would Fi...

Good golly we had some laughs reading these in 2022. We absolutely love hearing from our listeners, and reading out what you write to us in the Listener Question segment has become a favourite of ours. To celebrate a brand new y...

2022: The year that was in coffee. Matt Muhl joins us again this episode, this time to wrap up the highs and lows of coffee in 2022 whilst we enjoy two very unique coffee cocktail creations from Chris and Aaron.Aaron create...

Joined by Matt Muhl from Brightside Coffee to celebrate our Christmas Special episode, we get into the spirit of the silly season right from the start.The original title of this Christmas Special episode was "Coffee in Beer" as we follo...

When did people stop taking dogs for walks in parks and start taking them everywhere they go? Dogs have their own beaches, dogs are on trains, dogs are in taxis, and this week; we discuss dogs in cafes. We've debated dog owner etiq...

This week, we discuss the future of Arabica coffee with the very real threats that coffee leaf rust and climate change will have on this coffee species.This is only after our resident herbivore, Aaron, tells us all about Cultural Omnivo...

Have you ever ordered a couple of coffees and had the Barista assume the almond flat white was for the lovely lady, and the long black which she ordered was for the gentleman? It happens more than you think so this week, we try to get to the bo...

The weather is warming up and cold brew coffee is back in the minds of coffee lovers all over Australia. A quick search online of "how to make cold brew coffee" yields hundreds of recipes, all with different ratios, different brew times, and di...

Another edition of Pies & Pulses; and on this episode, we discuss the highest price for coffee ever sold after the recent Ethiopia Cup of Excellence awards. The winning coffee sold for a whopping $1300 Australian dollars per ki...

We start this week with Chris explaining himself; why we haven't been able to record for a month—before we get into a brand new format!A round-up of our favourite coffee news is brought to the table where we discuss all that is new and ...

A year ago, on the podcast, Chris made us a coffee at his house. He used pre-ground, dark-roasted coffee, which he kept in a plastic container. It was truly terrible, and we were polite about it, but Chris couldn't have cared less ...

Do you know where your coffee is from? In 2022, "responsibly sourced" and "ethically purchased" are words used to reassure conscious coffee drinkers that they can feel good about their morning ritual. But is it that si...

If you live in Australia and drink coffee, chances are pretty slim that you wake up to enjoy a filter-style coffee.Australia's strong espresso coffee culture is renowned worldwide, so why bother with filter coffee? Isn't that just the b...

I've known Chris Topher since we were 17 years old. We met at a friend's fancy dress 18th birthday party. I went as Leonardo, the ninja turtle, and when I couldn't work out what his costume was, he told me he was Frank...