Cat & Cloud Podcast
Cat & Cloud
Chris Baca and Jared Truby are professional Baristas and are here to introduce the world to Specialty Coffee! From placing in the finals of the United States Barista Championship multiple times, winning regional competitions, to leading training and education for some of the most progressive coffee companies around - these two have learned a ton about coffee and want to share it with you. Tune in for weekly interviews, tutorials, and general mayhem from the brothers from different mothers: Truby & Baca. Learn more at catandcloud.com
Episodes
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Dec 10, 2018 • 48min
The Power of "No." | Dichotomies in Leadership
Jared doesn't miss his appendix, Chris hates hospitals, and the two reflect on major "aha" moments in their respective leadership journeys and explore the opportunity in saying "No."
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Resources:
The Coaching Habit / Box of Crayons: https://bit.ly/2RTZ7sM
It Doesn't Have To Be Crazy at Work: https://basecamp.com/books/calm
Nov 26, 2018 • 1h 31min
James Hoffmann - Square Mile Coffee | Equitable Green Buying, Tipping, Wholesale Coffee, Buyouts.
Former World Barista Champion James Hoffmann has been commenting on the modern specialty coffee movement since 2004 and shows no signs of stopping now. He talks with Baca about tipping culture, sustainable and equitable green buying, wholesale coffee, big specialty coffee buyouts, and more. So many gems in this one - enjoy!
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James Hoffmann YouTube: https://bit.ly/2gekpSj
World Atlas Of Coffee: http://www.theworldatlasofcoffee.com/
Chris Baca Video Interview with James: https://bit.ly/2QileLJ
Nov 19, 2018 • 47min
Leadership - Not Always What You Think
Being an effective leader isn't always what we imagine it to be. How can we use our own seemingly negative personality traits to our advantage to teach, learn, and grow? How can we practice what we ingest? Baca and JT unpack it for you.
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Nov 12, 2018 • 38min
All About Espresso Machines
Where did these beautiful machines that make this lovely liquid come from? How do they work? Baca takes you on a magical journey through time and space to find out.
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Sources:
Smithsonian Article | https://bit.ly/2ACmOR9
Wiki | https://bit.ly/2FjrNcM
Gaggia | https://www.gaggia.com/legacy/
La Marzocco | https://bit.ly/2w7v8mb
Espresso Vivace Archives | https://bit.ly/2JZ3UWu
Prima Coffee | https://bit.ly/2QDpdQ3
Nov 6, 2018 • 47min
Enthusiasm + Energy: Destroy It Or Redirect It.
You can effect change at every level. It's not always easy and doesn't always happen quickly, but don't discount your contribution.
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Oct 29, 2018 • 1h 8min
11th Hour Coffee | Finding Magic In The Ordinary
How do you go from working a lift in Tahoe to owning a coffee company with your brother? Brayden Estby from 11th Hour will tell you!
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11th Hour: https://eleventhhourcoffee.com/
11th Insta: https://www.instagram.com/11thhourcoffee/
Oct 22, 2018 • 44min
It Doesn't Have To Be Crazy At Work
Baca and Alex break down the new book from Basecamp aptly titled: It Doesn't Have To Be Crazy At Work.
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Oct 15, 2018 • 31min
All About Pour Over Coffee
Pour over coffee - it's coffee and water but what else? Baca will tell you.
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Oct 8, 2018 • 46min
There's Levels To This S**t | Skynet vs. John Connor
You pick what's right for you - this is just us.
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Oct 1, 2018 • 1h 6min
Thank You For Being A Friend | 2 Years Strong
It's been 2 years. Thank you for allowing us to be a part of your life!
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Chuck Jack: https://www.instagram.com/chukjak/
