This month, Free Press Editor-in-Chief Joey LoMonaco sits down with Fredericksburg Police Department Chief Betsy Mason to discuss everything from Flock Safety cameras to a series of unsolved assaults on the Canal Path. Mason also shares the personal significance of becoming the first woman to serve as the city's top cop, a position she's held for the past six months.
22 May 2026
Dr. Tashika Griffith at Anita's Cafe and Dessert Bar
Griffith, who has served as the president of Germanna Community College for the past five months, discusses the past, present and future of higher Ed., as well as her island upbringing.
31 Mar 2026
UMW men's basketball head coach Marcus Kahn (black coffee at For Five)
Host Joey LoMonaco sits down with Kahn, whose Eagles will face Emory University for the Division III men's basketball national championship on Sunday in Indianapolis.
9 Mar 2026
Joy Crump at Anita's Cafe (Flat white, a chef's journey and pivot to public service)
Joy and Joey discuss the former's decision to run for City Council in Ward 2, and her experience in office for the past two-plus months. Also, food things.
10 Dec 2025
Eto Otitigbe (Dirty Chai and the art of taking things apart at Agora Downtown Coffee Shop)
This month, host Joey LoMonaco sits down with Eto Otitigbe, an MIT-educated engineer-turned-artist who has spent the past year designing an installation where a slave auction block once stood in downtown Fredericksburg.
30 Oct 2025
Dr. Anand Rao (AI and Cafe Ole at Eileen's Bakery)
This month, Joey talks with Dr. Anand Rao, the director of UMW's Center for AI and the Liberal Arts. The two discuss the robotic technology's ability to disrupt and what it means for us humans. In a meta-ironic twist, the audio file got so scuffed that it required AI mastering to salvage.
For this month's episode, host Joey LoMonaco sits down with Meghann Cotter, the longtime Executive Director of Micah Ecumenical Ministries, to deconstruct narratives about homelessness.
22 Aug 2025
Deuntay Diggs (black coffee at Anita's Cafe)
Diggs, the current chair of the Stafford County Board of Supervisors also known as "the dancing deputy", opens up about his childhood traumas and how he emerged on the other side as an individual who doesn't fit preconceived molds. His memoir, "Beneath the Scar," is available on Amazon.
16 Jun 2025
Dr. Gaila Sims (Iced Lavender Latte at Agora Downtown Coffee Shop)
Dr. Gaila Sims reflects on her career and previews her upcoming book exploring the intersection of race and museums, highlighting their interpretive potential in this interview.
21 Apr 2025
Cindy Hadge — (iced mocha latte from Hyperion) [at Old Mill Park])
Cindy Hadge, Director of Collaborative Projects for the Wildflower Alliance, discusses her life story and the importance of peer support in mental health as she helps others who hear voices in this interview.
16 Mar 2025
FCPS School Board Chair Matt Rowe (Cappuccino/Cortado at 25 30 Espresso)
Matt Rowe, FCPS School Board Chair, discusses the challenges facing city schools, his city council run, and the actor who played Cooter on "The Dukes of Hazzard" in an interview with Joey.
10 Feb 2025
Curry Roberts (More data centers and 25 30 Espresso to go)
Joey LoMonaco interviews Curry Roberts, Fredericksburg Regional Alliance President, about the economic development benefits of data centers, highlighting their impact on the local economy.
13 Jan 2025
Eric Bonds (Data Centers and Caramel latte [hot) at Eileen's Bakery & Cafe
Joey LoMonaco interviews Dr. Eric Bonds about the environmental impacts of data centers, particularly regarding a recent JLARC report, offering insights into the intersection of technology and environmental sociology.
24 Nov 2024
Mayor Kerry Devine (Café Au Lait at Agora Downtown Coffee Shop)
Joey LoMonaco interviews Mayor Kerry Devine about her extensive career in Fredericksburg city government, addressing data centers, homelessness, and affordable housing initiatives.
1 Nov 2024
UMW's Stephen Farnsworth (Americano) at Agora Downtown Coffee Shop
Joey LoMonaco interviews Stephen Farnsworth about his transition from journalism to political science, exploring the role of humor in politics and offering insights into the upcoming presidential election.
Who has been a guest on Coffee shop talk
Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.
Dr Gaila Sims
Cindy Hadge
Matt Rowe
Curry Roberts
Dr Eric Bonds
Reach and audience
Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.
Apple Podcasts (US)
5.0 / 5
2 ratings
Podcast Authority Score: 10 / 100
A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.
Quality
19
Social presence
0
YouTube
0
Engagement
0
Contact Coffee shop talk
Guest appearances
Books guests
Based on episode analysis; this does not confirm that the show is currently accepting guests.
Host of Coffee shop talk?
Claim your podcast to manage its listing and keep your show details accurate.
Pod Engine is an independent podcast discovery and analytics service and is not affiliated with or endorsed by this podcast. Artwork and show content belong to their owners. Full legal notice.
Explore this show Podcast research with Pod Engine
