The Proper Cap: A Madcap Coffee Podcast
An unfiltered dive into coffee, hospitality, and small business. Sitting down with friends across industries - bartenders, photographers, mug makers, and more - for in-depth conversations on the work folks are doing, what motivates them, and their expert tips that everyone should know. Expect candid interviews, hot takes, and plenty of tasty things. Tune in bi-monthly for good coffee and tasty banter.
Podcasting since 2025 • 12 episodes
The Proper Cap: A Madcap Coffee Podcast
Latest Episodes
Ep 11: The Journey of Entrepreneur, DJ, and Creative; AB
In this engaging conversation, Adrian Butler, known as AB, shares his journey from rapping to DJing, exploring the intersections of music, coffee culture, and community building. The discussion delves into the art of reading crowds, the importa...
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Episode 11
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Ep 10: Coffee Farming and the Next Generation of Coffee Farmers with Ashley Prentice of Finca de Dios
On this episode, Trevor and Josiah call up long time (15+ years!) producer partner, specialty coffee genius, and friend, Ashley Prentice, to talk all things coffee in Guatemala.Ashley and her family operate Finca de Dios in Fraijanes, Gu...
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Episode 10
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Ep 9: Gin, Tonic, and Curiosity with Josiah Gentry from Eastern Kille
On this episode, Trevor and Josiah sit down at neighborhood institution, Eastern Kille, on Wealthy street in Grand Rapids, Michigan to talk with their beverage director, Josiah Gentry.Shenanigans include: Discovering Josiah’s journey fro...
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Episode 9
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Ep 8: The Journey of Song Tea with Peter Luong
On this episode, Trevor and Josiah call long-time friend Peter Luong, founder of Song Tea out of San Francisco, CA. Song Tea has been Madcap’s tea partner since 2015, providing Madcap cafes with exceptional teas on a seasonal rotation.
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Episode 8
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Ep 7: Building a Bridge Between Farmers and Roasters with Ruth Ann Church of Artisan Coffee Imports
On this episode, Trevor and Josiah sit down with founder of Artisan Coffee Imports Ruth Ann Church to discuss her experience intentionally importing coffees from East Africa. Madcap works with Ruth Ann and Artisan Coffee Imports to contract Ejo...
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