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Boss Barista

Boss Barista

Ashley Rodriguez talks to folks about gender, race, sex, and other important issues in coffee. We invite people from all realms of the coffee world to share stories and engage in discussion - we want to hear from you! Contact us at [email protected]

  • 39 minutes 14 seconds
    Blue Bottle Independent Union Takes On One of the World’s Largest Specialty Coffee Chains

    In May 2024, workers across six Blue Bottle locations in Boston voted to unionize. Abbey and Alex are here to talk about how workers deserve to have a voice in decision-making in their workplaces.


    A full transcript of this episode is available at bossbarista.substack.com

    11 July 2024, 3:51 am
  • 50 minutes 10 seconds
    Fermentation in Coffee With Lucia Solis

    Breaking down the microbes that help break down coffee with fermentation expert Lucia Solis.


    A full transcript of this episode is available at bossbarista.substack.com

    16 February 2024, 9:05 pm
  • 42 minutes 1 second
    Jessica Easto Breaks Down the Tasting Notes of S'mores

    The author of "How to Taste Coffee" talks expectations, effervescence, and finding joy and delight in drinking coffee.


    A full transcript of this episode is available at bossbarista.substack.com

    12 January 2024, 5:42 am
  • 43 minutes 52 seconds
    LaChrista McArthur Did Her High School Capstone Project on Coffee

    The Charlotte-based coffee consultant threw herself into the industry at a young age—and now has a wealth of thoughts to share about loyalty, robot baristas, and the best coffee cities in the world.


    A full transcript is available at bossbarista.substack.com

    5 October 2023, 5:37 am
  • 29 minutes 26 seconds
    Negotiating a Contract with the Madison Sourdough Union

    Workers at Madison Sourdough are striving to ratify their first contract—a process that's proven to be more hampered by management than they anticipated.


    A full transcript of this episode is available at bossbarista.substack.com

    24 August 2023, 3:08 am
  • 44 minutes 45 seconds
    Mandy Naglich Time Travels with Smell

    The author of the new book "How to Taste: A Guide to Discovering Flavor and Savoring Life," talks building up your sensory skills and unlocking more enriching experiences.


    A full transcript of this episode is available at bossbarista.substack.com

    22 August 2023, 2:48 pm
  • 46 minutes 23 seconds
    Context Matters with Junior's Roasted Coffee

    Coffee is in crisis, and one of the big problems is that some farmers aren't paid enough to cover their production costs. A new template from the team at Junior's Roasted Coffee looks to change that.


    A full transcript of this episode is available at bossbarista.substack.com

    8 August 2023, 4:54 am
  • 34 minutes 54 seconds
    Sunergos Union Workers Fight to Make Their Voices Heard

    The Louisville-based coffee chain won its union vote in January 2023—and is still waiting on leadership to ratify a contract.


    A full transcript of this episode is available at bossbarista.substack.com

    25 July 2023, 3:41 pm
  • 1 hour 6 minutes
    Claire Bullen is Clearing Away the Thorny Brambles

    A long-form conversation on writing with the newsletter's editor.


    A full transcript of this episode can be found at bossbarista.substack.com

    11 July 2023, 2:42 pm
  • 56 minutes 12 seconds
    Lucia Bawot Redefines the Protagonist of the Story

    The photographer and author of the book "We Belong" centers the stories of women coffee workers in Colombia.


    A full transcript of this episode can be found at bossbarista.substack.com

    20 June 2023, 2:35 pm
  • 44 minutes 8 seconds
    Kristen Hawley is Glad Restaurants Aren't Going Away

    The author of Expedite, a newsletter about restaurant technology, sees both the potential—and flaws—of tech in the food world.


    A full transcript of this episode is available at bossbarista.substack.com

    6 June 2023, 4:31 am
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