In this podcast Kirk is joined by David Train of Ally Coffee to discuss the price of coffee being too low, and in some cases too high. David Train is a well seasoned coffee professional who is one of the few people to receive a perfect score in the Australian Brewers Cup. David has some passionate views and spicy takes and this time around we intro…

What if we were to tell you that the one thing you needed to adjust to take your coffee to the next level was..... WATER!!Did you know that you can make your own water (yes you read that correctly) specifically for brewing coffee, different types of coffee and coffee you want to serve in different ways? If you make coffee at home you should listen …

In this podcast Kirk goes in depth with close friend, reigning Australia Barista Champion and World #3 Jack Simpson. Jack was also the coach of last years World Barista Champion Anthony Douglas, so he has some great insights into how to win a competition but also into the industry. Jack complimented the team effort of last year to develop a very su…

In this Podcast Kirk is Joined by the Founder of Newav Coffee Gabrel Tan and 2013 World Barista Champion Pete Licata. In this episode we talk about the recent World Barista Championship breaking down the top 6 routines and about the coffees they used to get them to the final 6. Pete and Gab talk about plans they have for the future in what was a ve…

Welcome back everyone! Have you seen this guy with his quirky and informative videos on Instagram or Tik Tok? If you're a coffee lover then chances are you have. Rohan Cooke is the face behind the brand Golden Brown Coffee and his videos have been reached all around the world. This podcast has something in it for everyone, and Rohan gives great ins…

In this podcast host Kirk Pearson (@cap_n_kirk7) and Jamie Thomson (@jamiethomson4) have some thought provoking discussions on how the industry can better tailor their equipment needs to modern day issues. How can cafes better tool up? How can they get access to finance? How can a cafe choose a good coffee supplier? Jamie is also passionate about r…

In this podcast Simon and Kirk go deep into Simon's career as a coffee trainer, touching on his life before coffee and how that shaped his coffee career. Simon Offers a lot in this podcast for anyone that wants some insights into the coffee industry and where it is going. Simon has some big plans for 2023 and beyond and shares a some of that in thi…

In this interview, we take a deep dive into the routine of recently crowned World Barista Champion, Anthony Douglas of Axil Coffee Roasters. Anthony was supported by Axil Coffee Roasters Head Roaster Matt Crowley and was coached by industry heavyweight Jack Simpson. Anthony's journey hasn't been without hardships, he came so close to winning the Au…

This was a funny podcast and great way to bring the podcast back. Sub-Zero is making a little comeback and we're so excited to share some coffee with you on Sunday August 14 ! Listen in to hear us talk about the coffee we will serve, and get ready for a laugh!By Kirk Pearson

In this episode of the podcast I speak with close friend and industry heavyweight, Matt Lewin. Matt is a former Australian Barista Champion and may be one of the biggest reasons Sub-Zero Coffee came into existence. Matt and I talk about infused coffees, frozen coffee and what else the future may have in store for us. Few, if any, people care more a…

Back in September Kirk and Zac sat down and discussed all things coffee, personal interests and winning gold medals! Enjoy!By Kirk Pearson

Episode 25, Why the New WBC Sponsors are a Big Deal, with Craig Simon. by Kirk PearsonBy Kirk Pearson

In this podcast Maxwell and Kirk talk in depth about the World Barista Championship and how it could be better. The competitions have been a success and benefit our industry in many ways, but is it time to evolve? Maxwell's colourful upbrining is also discussed, as well as coffee prices towards the end! Enjoy, and stay cool!…

Kirk and Charlie talk about Charlie's rise to the top of the world in his field, and how it came about!By Kirk Pearson

In this episode Kirk talks with Matt Winton, the new World Brewers Cup champion.By Kirk Pearson

In this episode we talk about what the future looks like for Sub-Zero and how excited we are for our next pop-up!By Kirk Pearson

The Sub-Zero Podcast is back! This week we spoke with Julijan Markovic who founded the reputable Brewmethods publication. In this podcast we spoke about how Julijan started Brewmethods, his journey in coffee and his incredible story of how he arrived in Australia. This was a special podcast to record, Julijan and his family's story is very inspirin…

In this Podcast we had an honest discussion with one of Melbourne's leading figures in the Specialty Coffee Industry, David Makin. Dave himself is a two time Australian Barista Champion and came second in the World Barista Championship. He and his wife Zoe started Axil Coffee Roasters in 2010, since then they have opened 15 stores and have develope…

This week coffee took the back seat a little bit. With everything going on in Melbourne we wanted to stay positive, so spoke to a former customer of ours, Wil Anderson! Some might be surprised that Wil is a bit of a coffee lover and consumes more than anyone we have ever met.We talk about the close relationships hospitality and the arts have and ho…

In this week's podcast Kirk finally gets to interview one of his favourite coffee professionals, Dale Harris! Dale won the World Barista Championship in Seoul in 2017 with a though provoking and science driven routine, which successfully conceptualised the origins of coffee flavours we experience in the cup. Both Kirk and Dale have the capacity to …

In this episode of the podcast, Kirk talks with a leading Australian Food Writer, Photographer and Videographer, Kate Shanasy. This isn't a coffee focused episode of our podcast, but rather a look at how digital media is shaping the hospitality industry during the pandemic and the changing needs of business throughout the year. We met Kate in one o…

In this week's podcast Kirk unpacks the career of one of the world's best baristas, Benjamin Put. Ben is a four time Canadian Barista Champion and one of the founders of one of our favourite coffee roasters, Monogram Coffee. We talk about how Monogram started, some of the philosophies they use in their daily operations and how they are trying to ma…

This week's podcast is a great insight into the lives of cafe owners who this year have been enduring a nightmare. This weeks guest, Daniel Dick has had a particularly enduring year with some horrific personal circumstances that he was kind enough to share. Dan has a very detailed knowledge of the Specialty Coffee Industry. We spoke about the situa…

Kirk was very excited to host one of the industries most decorated professionals last week, John Gordon. John had an interesting journey once he entered the coffee industry, one that saw him working all around the world! John specialises in making after market parts for coffee grinders while also roasting special lots of coffee from time to time. I…

Melbourne has returned to lockdown and so were back to podcasting via Zoom! The content is no less interesting though, this chat with Thai coffee and fashion icon Mook Liengraksa was certainly interesting. In the podcast we talk about Mook's journey to Australia from Thailand, her interests in all things flavoursome and some of the hurdles we face …

In this week's podcast Kirk speaks to Daniela Rodriguez of Agricafe in Bolivia. For years Kirk has had an obsession with Bolivian coffee that led him there in 2018. This later saw him using coffee from one of Daniela's farms, Finca Las Alasitas in the Australian Barista Championship in 2019. As a coffee origin, Bolivia has seen declining production…

NEW PODCAST! Today’s podcast is about all things Cup of Excellence (COE) with Managing Director of the Alliance of Coffee Excellence, Darrin Daniel! Darrin has been working in the industry longer than @cap_n_kirk7 has been alive. He has cupped countless coffees, met many amazing producers and helped drive a movement that has made the Specialty Coff…

In this edition of the podcast Kirk sat down with Jade Jennings of Veneziano Coffee Roasters to talk about Rwandan coffee.Having visited Rwanda, Jade has a special connection with the communities and its people. Veneziano have purchased the coffee for years and Jade herself reached the top three of the Australian Barista Championship using Rwandan …

This is a very exciting podcast to be able to share! Australian Latte Art Champion Shinsaku Fukuyama blazed a very inspiring trail to earn his title. Before all of his success though, Shin was travelling the world as a professional snowboarder. A brutal injury unfortunately ended Shin's snowboarding career and saw him endure years of depression.Aft…

Why? Why do we do it to ourselves? Because coffee is the best drink ever, thats why! Todd Souter, now shareholder in Sub-Zero Coffee is a veteran in the Melbourne coffee scene and barista competitions. We constantly ask ourselves why we are in the coffee business (spoiler alert) its not for money. Todd and I talk about competitions, why frozen coff…

The episode you have all been waiting for. Dr Christopher Hendon is a 'Computational Chemist' who researches at the University of Oregon (go ducks). Now affectionately known around the world as 'Dr Coffee' Chris has applied knowledge from his field to help make coffee better, publishing three peer reviewed papers and co-authored a book on water sci…

In this episode Kirk is joined by Jessica Lambie. The current situation around the world is having a profound impact on people's mental health, perhaps even more so in the specialty coffee industry.Something that was almost very tragic led to this podcast being created as you will find out during this podcast. Jess was incredibly generous in tellin…

In this podcast Kirk talks with Adam Zampa from the Australian Cricket team. Adam talks about the redemption of the Australian Cricket team and his love for Specialty Coffee. Adam loves his filter coffee, he takes his brewing kit wherever he goes and has a deep appreciation for the craftsmanship at all steps along the Specialty Coffee supply chainW…

In this weeks podcast we speak with specialty coffee veteran Ross Quail, who is now the Director of Sales for the South East Asia region of the Hemro Group. Ross and I go in depth about the World Barista Championship and how to win it.The most dominant discussion we have is about the state of the industry right now, and where it is going in a post …

Looking at the world through a coffee lens. This weeks podcast focuses on communication in the specialty coffee industry.By Kirk Pearson