Coffee Time with Almeida: Recent Episodes
Christopher W Almeida
Let me start off with saying I’m not even going to pretend like I know what the hell I’m doing. I’m a musician, bartender, techie that is now unemployed. What I do know is that I have met a lot of interesting people through my life and I figured that there was no better time than now to reconnect with them, and why the hell would I not do it live on the internet. This podcast is the audio version of my live weekday show.
On this episode, joining Coffee Time all the way from Atlanta Georgia, Registered Nurse Karen Vee! Karen and Chris go way back to 90’s high school theater. She works in a busy hospital and on this episode we are going to talk about the current situation there in the city. She is also going to tell us about One Verse One Chorus and, we are going to play some guitar.
On this episode of Coffee Time I am joined by The Cocktail Guru, Jonathan Pogash. Jonathan represents beverage brands by leading educational experiences, training bartenders, presenting consumer‐facing classes and seminars, and acting as media and industry spokesperson. We are going to talk shop and I think he might make us a tasty beverage.
Morning Beverage - Coffee, milk no sugar
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On this episode of Coffee Time I am joined by Adam Ford. Adam and I go back to Brooklyn but these days he’s living in Somerville Massachusetts and working in Boston. We’ll be talking about cocktails, the service biz and bikes.
On this episode I chat with a new friend from Lansing Michigan, writer and chef Rodney Lienhart. Rodney is not only a chef but he specializes in cooking with cannabis. Join us as we talk about food, reefer, mental health and how we can try to stay sane during the pandemic.
On this episode I am joined by craftsman Jake Hill. A crafter of words and a crafter of dough, his music and pizza pies are an inspiration to many. We will be talking pizza, music and gardening (I’m sure). I am very excited to hear about the new album he just finished up.
Morning Beverage - Coffee (one cup max)
On this episode of Coffee Time I chat with Sue Brady. Sue is a front line RN, she will be talking to us about life in the ER and her give us her thoughts on social distancing.
This morning I will be reconnecting with musician turned chef, turned stay at home dad Steve Geuting. Steve lives with his family in Brooklyn and was running the kitchen of a restaurant in one of the world’s busiest airports. These days he’s home, hanging with is young son and working on some of the things he loves most. We’re going to be catching up and chatting about the restaurant biz and dad life.
On this episode bartender and service professional Sunny Beane and I have coffee. We’ll be chatting about some resources and contests that are available for bartenders to take advantage of and she will be making us a drink.
Morning Beverage - Coffee, black
On this episode Doctor Reverend Holly Norwick joins me. Holly is a pastor at a church here in Massachusetts and in Hawaii. With the gathering of large groups now prohibited, Holly and her peers have found a way to connect to their congregation through Virtual Worship. Yes, Virtual Worship is here and Holly thinks it’s here to stay. Join us as we talk about the challenges that places of worship are facing and how they are overcoming them.
Morning Beverage - Coffee with cream
Today I talk with bar owner and wiffle ball enthusiast Jordan Chabot. Jordan owns and operates Speedwell Tavern in downtown Plymouth Massachusetts. He will be filling us in on how the pandemic is affecting the restaurant business in America’s Hometown and what he and his team are doing to keep their establishment going.
On this episode Jason Edgar Trenholm, actor, father, lover of all things Star Trek (especially Captain Picard) and wastewater professional joins us. We will be “Talking Shit” with Jason, discussing the importance of wastewater maintenance and treatment during a global pandemic.
On this episode I get to have a morning chat with Eric Martin Junior, he was a linebacker on the Super Bowl winning New England Patriots in 2014. Today we talk about how he got started in football and what it’s like to have such long hair. Catch him live on Good Morning Shut-ins, every morning at 10AM on Disrupt America.
Morning Beverage - OJ
Raised in Israel, private chef Lonnie Dyner has lived in NYC for the last 25 years. Today he shows us how to make Matza Brie, we talk about shopping smart and his dog treat company PuppyChurros.
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Today I’m having coffee with one of my oldest friends, Funeral Director Amy Silva Rigtrup. Born and raised in Fall River Massachusetts, Amy is a 5th Generation Silva Family Funeral Director. And yes, she grew up in a funeral home. We will be talking about how the funeral industry is adapting to this pandemic.
Farming Herbalist Jessyloo takes us on a plant adventure in her compost pile. She is going to show us some familiar looking plants and talk about how to use them.
Living with addiction can be an every minute of everyday monster, and this maybe a really hard time for many. Kara joins me this morning to talk with us about addiction, detox and where we can look for help.
Morning Beverage - Marylou’s
Part restaurateur, part consultant, all bartender, Jason works to
craft an elevated beverage experience for all the folks he meets. On this episode we will be talking about the possible future of hospitality world, cocktails and pizza. That’s right, these days you can catch Jason working the pizza dough and keeping the doors open at his shop Slice and Company in East Greenwich RI.
Morning Beverage - Nitro Cold Brew
Chef Mike Wisdom, he loves the Wu-Tang, fermenting anything you can think of (and can’t) and is one of the most inventive, passionate chefs I have ever met. On this episode we will be talking about fermentation and some other cool stuff you can do in your kitchen while your chillin during the pandemic.
Morning Beverage - Apple Cider Vinegar Shot / Kombucha / Chagga Coffee
This NYC native grew up in Greenwich Village and has been in the comedy biz for the last twenty years. We will be talking about what life is currently like in his Brooklyn neighborhood, comedy of the future and grief. Yes grief, and comedy is the vehicle Jordon uses to help others embrace and understand it.
On this episode we will be chatting with Cassie O’Neil about staying healthy and keeping our blood pumping while we stay at home and the gyms are closed. Follow her gym Power House in Plymouth Mass and check out her Spotify if you are looking for some workout or yoga musical inspiration.
Executive producer Michael Dube joins on our first episode to talk about the show and how we can use tech best to stay connected to our friends and family. Catch Mike on Disrupt America every morning at 10am