Foos in Coffee Podcast
In each episode, we sit down with trailblazing people of color in the coffee industry, individuals whose journeys in life and coffee are as complex as the brew itself. Through candid conversations, we explore how culture, identity, and coffee intersect, shaping the lives and experiences of our guests. Whether you're a coffee enthusiast or just someone who loves learning about diverse perspectives, this interview-style podcast will inspire, challenge, and introduce you to some incredible humans worth knowing.
Foos in Coffee Podcast
Hold the Line - Jason Kelloway
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What up homies!? In todays episode we take you back three months to Houston, Texas where the 2026 US Coffee Roasting Championship was taking place. This year I had the pleasure of coaching a good homies, Jason Kelloway from Social Grounds Coffee Roasters out of Jacksonville, FL. When I started this podcast I always said if we ever had some white coffee homies on Jason Kelloway and Michael Mathews would be the first ones on and soon you will learn why.
This episode was my first time recording again in 2026. I was in a funk, and Jason was the catalyst to bring me out of it. We'll get into that in another episode. The episode is short and somewhat incomplete. We lost track of time and actually had to dip out and head back to the competition for Q&A. A part two and three is very necessary.
For now please enjoy the conversation we had in Houston while at Blendin Coffee in Sugarland, TX.
Shoutouts:
Social Grounds Coffee Roasters, Jacksonville, FL
Blendin Coffee Club in Sugarland & Houston, TX
Roastronix (the US arm of Stronghold Roasters)
The homies, Lem Butler and Michael Matthews.
Fernando always, for the beat!
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