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.

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The Proper Cap: A Madcap Coffee Podcast

Ep 1: Madcap Coffee Launches The Proper Cap Podcast with Mark and Todd of The Exchange

May 13, 2025

Welcome to the first episode of The Proper Cap: A Madcap Coffee Podcast!

On this debut episode, our hosts Trevor and Josiah join Mark and Todd from Covoya Specialty Coffee Importers and hosts of their podcast, The Exchange, from the Specialty Coffee Expo hosted in Houston, TX.

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00:00 The Proper Cap Introduction

01:07 The Exchange Introduction

02:55 Introducing The Proper Cap Podcast

04:32 The Vision Behind The Proper Cap

08:26 The Exchange Podcast Journey

12:48 Navigating Challenges in the Coffee Industry

18:32 Teasing Future Episodes and Guests

25:34 The Espresso Experience: Crafting Perfection

28:05 Exploring Coffee Options: Tradition vs. Innovation

31:57 The Podcast Journey: Embracing Imperfection

34:51 Building Relationships: The Heart of the Coffee Industry