Coffee brings millions of people together every day, often resulting in great moments related to personal or family life, business and career decisions, friendships, romance, and pretty much anything! Great Moments in Coffee features interviews with people who choose to share and celebrate the great moments that occur while enjoying the world's most popular beverage.
Great Moments in Coffee
Claim This Podcastby Larry Marschand
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Podcast Overview
Coffee brings millions of people together every day, often resulting in great moments related to personal or family life, business and career decisions, friendships, romance, and pretty much anything! Great Moments in Coffee features interviews with people who choose to share and celebrate the great moments that occur while enjoying the world's most popular beverage.
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2/26/2026
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Recent Episodes
June 19, 2026
How One Coffee Chat Led to 9 Years of Work with Paul Wilson
<p>Sometimes the right introduction at the right moment is all it takes.</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode of Great Moments in Coffee, <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/larry-marschand-4a84491b/"><u>Larry Marschand</u></a> sits down with Paul Wilson, retired <a href="https://www.indy.gov/agency/indianapolis-metropolitan-police-department"><u>Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department</u></a> sergeant, to explore how coffee has shaped his personal and professional journey.</p><p><br></p><p>Paul shares how a chance afternoon stop at a familiar Starbucks set off an unexpected chain of events. He recounts how spotting a local entrepreneur in the back of the coffee shop led to a conversation that would change Larry's retirement story forever, a tale full of coincidence, community, and the quiet power of showing up.</p><p><br></p><p>This episode dives into the ways coffee fosters connection, reflection, and opportunity, showing that even small moments over a cup can lead to life-changing encounters.</p><p><br></p><p>Listeners will hear how friendship, curiosity, and the simple act of grabbing coffee together can open doors that no resume or job application ever could.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Takeaways:</strong></p><ul><li><p>Life-changing opportunities often happen in the most ordinary settings</p></li><li><p>How a simple act of showing up can alter someone's career path</p></li><li><p>The value of being a connector and making introductions for others</p><p><br></p></li></ul><p><strong>Episode Highlights:</strong></p><p>(00:00) Introduction</p><p>(01:35) The "liars' table" friendship</p><p>(04:15) Larry seeks a part-time role</p><p>(06:22) The key Starbucks introduction</p><p>(09:00) Landing the job over coffee</p><p>(11:10) Still waiting for that free coffee</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Connect with the host:</strong></p><p>Larry Marschand on LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/larry-marschand-4a84491b/"><u>https://www.linkedin.com/in/larry-marschand-4a84491b/</u></a> </p><p>Explore Launch Fishers: <a href="https://launchfishers.com/"><u>https://launchfishers.com/</u></a></p>
June 9, 2026
Mistaken for an Ambassador: A Coffee Chat in Washington, D.C. with Hector Arocha
<p>Coffee has a way of turning ordinary moments into extraordinary stories. </p><p>In this episode of Great Moments in Coffee, <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/larry-marschand-4a84491b/"><u>Larry Marschand</u></a> sits down with <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/hectorarocha/"><u>Hector Arocha</u></a>, Internal Control Manager at <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/neuraxisinc/"><u>NeurAxis</u></a>, to explore how coffee has shaped his personal and professional journey.</p><p>Hector shares how his childhood in South America instilled a deep love for coffee and meaningful conversation. He recounts a remarkable experience in Washington, D.C., where a casual coffee chat at a hotel unexpectedly led to him being treated like a diplomat, a story full of humor, cultural insight, and serendipity.</p><p>This episode dives into the ways coffee fosters connection, reflection, and opportunity, showing that even small moments over a cup can lead to unforgettable encounters.</p><p>Listeners will hear how cultural experiences, curiosity, and the power of a shared cup of coffee can shape both personal growth and professional encounters.</p><p><strong>Key Takeaways:</strong></p><ul><li><p>Coffee as a catalyst for authentic human connection</p></li><li><p>How small, serendipitous moments can have a lasting impact</p></li><li><p>The importance of cultural context in everyday interactions</p></li></ul><p><strong>Episode Highlights:</strong></p><p>(00:00) Introduction</p><p>(01:10) Coffee roots run deep in South American culture and family life</p><p>(02:13) Hector finds a coffee spot while waiting to check into his DC hotel</p><p>(04:02) Front desk mistakenly greets Hector as the Colombian ambassador</p><p>(05:45) Hector discovers a diplomatic discount on his checkout invoice</p><p>(08:45) Hector and Larry reflect on why coffee brings people together</p><p>(09:25) Black coffee preferences and fond early memories of sweetened drinks</p><p>(10:54) A reminder that coffee sparks human connection</p><p><strong>Connect with the guest:</strong></p><p>Hector Arocha on LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/hectorarocha/"><u>https://www.linkedin.com/in/hectorarocha/</u></a></p><p>Explore NeurAxis: <a href="https://neuraxis.com/"><u>https://neuraxis.com/</u></a></p><p><strong>Connect with the host:</strong></p><p>Larry Marschand on LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/larry-marschand-4a84491b/"><u>https://www.linkedin.com/in/larry-marschand-4a84491b/</u></a> <br>Explore Launch Fishers: <a href="https://launchfishers.com/"><u>https://launchfishers.com/</u></a> </p>
May 19, 2026
Building FUEL VM and Community Connections with Andrew Curtis
<p>Some businesses start in boardrooms. Others start in coffee shops.</p><p>In this episode of Great Moments in Coffee, <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/larry-marschand-4a84491b/"><u>Larry Marschand</u></a> talks with<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/fuelvm/"><u> Andrew Curtis</u></a> about entrepreneurship, creativity, caffeine, and the unexpected role coffee shops played in building his business.</p><p>Andrew shares how late nights at Indiana University sparked both his love for caffeine and his career in design, eventually leading him to launch <a href="https://fuelvm.com/"><u>FUEL VM</u></a>. From working out of local coffee shops in Indiana to growing alongside the entrepreneurial community at Launch Fishers, Andrew reflects on the relationships, conversations, and collaborations that helped shape his business journey.</p><p>This episode explores entrepreneurship, startup culture, coworking spaces, marketing, creativity, networking, leadership, community building, and how coffee often creates the space for meaningful human connection.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Takeaways:</strong></p><ul><li><p>How coffee shops helped shape Andrew’s entrepreneurial journey</p></li><li><p>Why informal spaces often lead to stronger business relationships</p></li><li><p>How community and collaboration can accelerate business growth</p></li></ul><p><strong>Episode Highlights:</strong></p><p>(00:00) Introduction</p><p>(01:27) Starting FUEL VM and discovering coffee culture at Indiana University</p><p>(03:12) Building a business while working from local coffee shops</p><p>(05:24) Leaving the coffee shop and joining Launch Fishers</p><p>(07:44) Why coffee creates better conversations and business relationships</p><p>(08:55) Collaborations, networking, and building community through coffee</p><p>(10:03) The value of entrepreneurial spaces and organic connection</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Connect with the guest:</strong></p><p>Andrew Curtis on LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/fuelvm/"><u>https://www.linkedin.com/in/fuelvm/</u></a></p><p>Explore FUEL VM: <a href="https://fuelvm.com/"><u>https://fuelvm.com/</u></a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Connect with the host:</strong></p><p>Larry Marschand on LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/larry-marschand-4a84491b/"><u>https://www.linkedin.com/in/larry-marschand-4a84491b/</u></a> <br>Explore Launch Fishers: <a href="https://launchfishers.com/"><u>https://launchfishers.com/</u></a> </p>
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