Dial In your coffee game! A podcast by two coffee lovers for coffee lovers. Wade Reed and Aaron Pascucci approach coffee and its culture from a different angle - grab a cup and join us!
https://levelupwny.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast (levelupwny.substack.com)
Create Comfort. Accept Failure. Josiah Ball's Journey in Coffee
Josiah Ball's career in coffee has spanned more than a decade and taken him from making "lattes" without an espresso machine to serving $12 pour overs as the manager of AM:FM's Euclid Street location. Josiah's focus on empathy through meeting people where they are at and guiding them to an elevated experience has given him a uniquely broad perspective on Specialty Coffee, which he shares with us in this wide-ranging, delightful conversation.
Companies mentioned in this episode:
Hawkins Cheezies (https://cheezies.com/) @hawkinscheeziesofficial (https://www.instagram.com/hawkinscheeziesofficial/) - Hudson whiskey (https://www.hudsonwhiskey.com/en-US/) @hudsonwhiskey (https://www.instagram.com/hudsonwhiskey/) - AM:FM Coffee Cocktails Vinyl (https://www.amfm.cafe/) @amfm_coffee (https://www.instagram.com/amfm_coffee/) - Balzac's Coffee Roasters (https://balzacs.com/?srsltid=AfmBOoqimM37Z8llM0VQOT13ueMYtVQAT-7ogkrd5GoQHlGQAL4KQRvX) @balzacscoffee (https://www.instagram.com/balzacscoffee/) - Cafe Lumiere (https://www.facebook.com/p/Caf%C3%A9-Lumi%C3%A8re-61586894244475/) @cafelumierecanada (https://www.instagram.com/cafelumierecanada/) - Proud Mary (https://proudmarycoffee.com/?srsltid=AfmBOorK_dBDnjWJXxXfW6VwLym_8J60fpokaF7Po-Gph-DSM3RrlHCx) @proudmaryusa (https://www.instagram.com/proudmaryusa/) - Joe Bean Roasters (https://shop.joebeanroasters.com/?srsltid=AfmBOopRJmVZxccXEFQjmj1eT1rjfGW9sRQMI6PtAK7dBHMuB0MBnoRw) @joebeanroasters (https://www.instagram.com/joebeanroasters/) - New City Cafe (https://www.newcityroc.com/) @newcityroc (https://www.instagram.com/newcityroc/) - Fuego Coffee Roasters (https://fuegocoffee.com/) @fuegocoffee (https://www.instagram.com/fuegocoffee/)
Mentioned in this episode:
Joe Bean Roasters
Visit joebeanroasters.com to get fresh roasted specialty coffee either by the bag or with a Perpetual Joy subscription!
Behind the Glass
Behind the Glass, hosted by Richard B Colón and Quajay Donnell, is a monthly talk with the current month’s BTG Roster. Artists are interviewed about their submissions and we dive deep into their process, inspiration and thought process centralized around their artwork in the Behind the Glass Gallery located in the heart of Downtown Rochester NY.
https://behind-the-glass-gallery.captivate.fm/
22 May 2026
Adam Solomon Believes "People Value Escape Over Presence"
Aaaron, Chris, and Wade sat down with Adam Solomon, currently of Ugly Duck Coffee, to hear about the breadth and depth of his experience in and understanding of serving coffee. Adam's broad-ranging experience brings out unique insights throughout the conversation, ultimately advocating for greater care for baristas and the importance of hospitality skills over coffee-making skills.
Mentioned in this episode:
Joe Bean (https://shop.joebeanroasters.com/?srsltid=AfmBOoqxakWc_x9KhO31xHFJQB79OMNpANoLGGFE9VJ9sq_fitM7-8lx) @joebeanroasters - Ugly Duck (https://www.uglyduckcoffee.com/) @uglyduckcoffee - Rococo (https://rococorochester.com/) @rococo_coffee_ - Crunchicks (https://crunchicks.com/en-US)@crunchicksusa - Aporia (https://www.aporiacoffee.com/)@aporiacoffeeco - Eat Local New York (https://eatlocalnewyork.com/) @eatlocalnewyork
Mentioned in this episode:
Behind the Glass
Behind the Glass, hosted by Richard B Colón and Quajay Donnell, is a monthly talk with the current month’s BTG Roster. Artists are interviewed about their submissions and we dive deep into their process, inspiration and thought process centralized around their artwork in the Behind the Glass Gallery located in the heart of Downtown Rochester NY.
https://behind-the-glass-gallery.captivate.fm/
19 Apr 2026
The Barista's Task is to Make Coffee Delightful
Aaron, Chris, and Wade discuss the vital role that baristas play in the coffee industry. From the skills of making coffee to the emotional labor of handling adults who don't otherwise know how to handle themselves, baristas make coffee delightful on a number of levels. However, they also discuss how baristas are woefully under-supported for the many roles they are expected to play in the industry.
IF YOU ARE A BARISTA AND YOU WANT TO JOIN THIS CONVERSATION: REACH OUT TO US! We would like to talk to baristas about your experiences making coffee delightful day in and day out. Even if you don't want to do a full interview, you can write to us or simply answer a couple of questions. You deserve to be heard, and we are listening.
Shoutouts
Ugly Duck (https://www.uglyduckcoffee.com/) (@uglyduckcoffee (https://www.instagram.com/uglyduckcoffee/)) - AM:FM (https://www.amfm.cafe/) (@amfm_coffee (https://www.instagram.com/amfm_coffee/)) - Joe Bean Roasters (https://shop.joebeanroasters.com/) (@joebeanroasters (https://www.instagram.com/joebeanroasters/)) - New City Cafe & Roastery (https://www.newcityroc.com/) (@newcityroc (https://www.instagram.com/newcityroc/)) - Fuego Coffee Roasters (https://fuegocoffee.com/) (@fuegocoffee (https://www.instagram.com/fuegocoffee/))
Mentioned in this episode:
Joe Bean Roasters
Visit joebeanroasters.com to get fresh roasted specialty coffee either by the bag or with a Perpetual Joy subscription!
Food About Town
Food About Town hosted by Chris Lindstrom, focusing on restaurants, food and drink of all kinds, and whatever topics I want to cover!
https://foodabouttown.captivate.fm/
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