Covoya Coffee Podcasting Network

Hosted by Covoya Coffee Podcasting Network, Executive Producer Mike Ferguson

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Oct 2026

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Welcome to The Covoya Coffee Podcasting Network presented by Covoya Specialty Coffee. The Exchange is a coffee podcast where your hosts talk about topics of interest to coffee roasters. Another Cup is a podcast devoted to our belief that coffee is always a collaborative voyage, interviews with customers, suppliers and colleagues. Extra Shots are audio blogs, readings from some of our most popular blogs from covoyacoffee.com. Ristretto: Short Shots. Any Topic. On Straight Up, Sam, Angela, and Liesa talk about life at Covoya and life in the coffee industry. Ex-Files, Podcasts from the Past are revisited. Coffee Memo with Rob Stephen: Coffee industry news and current events.

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October 13, 202627 min

Straight Up | Erna - Coffee's Feminist Pioneer Ep 8

KEY TOPICS Erna Knutsen's impact on the coffee industry Her personality and influence as a trailblazer Innovations she brought to coffee trading and sourcing Her role as a problem solver and industry pioneer Her personal traits and legacy in specialty coffee THIS EPISODE IS AVAIABALE AS A VIDEO AT COVOYACOFFEE.COM OR OUR YOTUBE PAGE ! Part of The Covoya Coffee Podcasting Network TAKE OUR LISTENER SURVEY Visit and Explore Covoya!

October 6, 202652 min

Another Cup | Ana Talks with Covoya Trade Coordinator Erick Armbrust Ep 26

In this episode trader Ana Mallozzi sits down with Covoya trade coordinator Erick Armbrust. They talk about Erick’s career in coffee and what he does at Covoya. Part of The Covoya Coffee Podcasting Network TAKE OUR LISTENER SURVEY Visit and Explore Covoya!

September 29, 20261 hr 6 min

The Exchange | You're A Green Buyer. Now What? Ep 53

Key Topics Role and importance of a green coffee buyer Managing costs and budgets effectively Building relationships with suppliers and account managers Understanding market dynamics and pricing cycles Setting up systems for real-time inventory and cost tracking The mindset of a successful buyer: patience and precision Initial steps: documentation, meetings, and relationship building Long-term strategies for cost savings and quality control Part of The Covoya Coffee Podcasting Network TAKE OUR LISTENER SURVEY Visit and Explore Covoya!

September 22, 202656 min

Straight Up | Ohio Bound! Black Coffee. Swavory. RHORI. Ep 7

TOPICS INCLUDE Decline in black coffee consumption from 24% to 15% since 2015 The role of black coffee in specialty coffee differentiation Consumer trends towards flavored and sweetened coffee drinks The influence of social and cultural factors on coffee preferences Innovations in coffee processing, including cofermentation and experimental methods The impact of marketing and education on coffee choices The rise of coffee cocktails and experimental beverages Context of coffee processing and consumer habits Part of The Covoya Coffee Podcasting Network TAKE OUR LISTENER SURVEY Visit and Explore Covoya!

September 15, 202614 min

Ristretto | One of These Celebrity Coffee Encounters is a Lie! Ep 16

Inspired by the British panel show "Would I Lie to You," Mike reads two celebrity encounter stories from his days working for the Specialty Coffee Association of America. Sam, Angela and Liesa try and get to the bottom of which story is true and which story is a lie. Did Ellen DeGeneres "people" reach out to SCAA, or was is George Clooney's "people?" This is a orphan episode cut from a recent recording of Straight Up Life at Covoya because it was too long, but we've adopted it here as an episode of Ristretto. Can you tell when Mike is lying? Part of The Covoya Coffee Podcasting Network TAKE OUR LISTENER SURVEY Visit and Explore Covoya!

September 9, 202634 min

Coffee Memo | Why Does The Coffee Market Move? Ep 22

This Episode Touches On: Supply and demand dynamics in coffee Impact of weather on coffee crops Logistics and transportation challenges Currency fluctuations and their effects Human emotions and market sentiment Market prediction and volatility factors THIS EPISODE IS AVAILABLE AS A VIDEO PODCAST ON YOUTUBE ! Part of The Covoya Coffee Podcasting Network TAKE OUR LISTENER SURVEY Visit and Explore Covoya!

September 1, 202626 min

Extra Shot | Bleak Times for Black Coffee? Ep 18

Key Topics Decline in black coffee consumption from 24% to 15% over ten years Growth in coffee drinking overall despite black coffee decline Shift towards sweeter, additive-laden coffee drinks Generational differences in coffee preferences Impact of marketing and consumer culture on coffee choices Opportunities for roasters in a changing market The role of specialty coffee in consumer trends Comparison with wine and craft beer industry shifts eCqmUNbSHIEeDtxzRBtH Part of The Covoya Coffee Podcasting Network TAKE OUR LISTENER SURVEY Visit and Explore Covoya!

August 25, 202616 min

Another Cup | Todd Talks to Customer Service Coordinator Hannah Ep. 25

Takeaways Travel and personal experiences deeply influence her approach to coffee Her creative pursuits in collage art enrich her perspective in the industry Living near the ocean enhances her appreciation for natural beauty and diversity Her diverse background contributes to a well-rounded approach to customer service and quality control Her journey exemplifies how passion and curiosity drive career development Part of The Covoya Coffee Podcasting Network TAKE OUR LISTENER SURVEY Visit and Explore Covoya!

August 18, 202659 min

Straight Up | Memories, Poursteady, and Social Media with Guest Brit. Ep 6

We Talk About (among other things): Workplace relationships and coffee culture. Coffee events are evolving beyond traditional cuppings. There is enthusiasm for more creative, community-oriented coffee events. Upcoming Covoya events in Ohio. Separating personal and professional social media. The coffee industry's relatively informal culture makes these boundaries especially interesting. A decaf availability story that illustrates the playful side of internal collaboration. Part of The Covoya Coffee Podcasting Network TAKE OUR LISTENER SURVEY Visit and Explore Covoya!

August 11, 202619 min

Ristretto | Rob, Todd, and Mark Create Unreal Coffee Worlds Ep 15

Mike invited Mark, Todd, and Rob into the studio without telling them why and we played a game we call Unreal Coffee World Draft. They were asked six questions, some open ended and some closed and with each question our participants were forced to draft an answer and create an unreal coffee world. Then the Covoya team voted on which unreal coffee world they would choose if they had to live in one. Part of The Covoya Coffee Podcasting Network TAKE OUR LISTENER SURVEY Visit and Explore Covoya!