IT’S JUST COFFEE!

Whether you’re a world barista champion brewing a $150 rare

coffee from the hills of Panama, or you’re stirring a spoon of

instant coffee in boiling water, at the end of the day, It’s Just

Coffee!


It’s Just Coffee! is a podcast for all those coffee lovers out there

and we're endeavouring on a journey to find the perfect cup.


Not only will we be talking to the world’s best coffee makers

and roasters, we’re going to be talking to athletes, comedians,

celebrities and anyone that just loves a great cup of coffee.


The coffee community around the world is engaged and

passionate (sometimes to a fault), and we want to explore

some of the biggest debates that happen across the Internet,

and in the local cafe around the corner from you.


Questions like:


• Which country has the best coffee in the world?

• Should it be illegal to mix milk in black coffee?

• Is Starbucks actually coffee?


We’ll dive into some of the best coffee conversations on the

internet, but we will always remind ourselves at the end of the

day, that It’s Just Coffee!

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the COFFEE MAN - What Baristas Need to Hear | S...
Sasa Sestic shares his journey from Olympian to coffee innovator and the future of AI in coffee!
83 min
2
Coffee, Alzheimer’s & Family Grief | COFFEE BREAK!
Rohan, Kirk and Liam unpack Scott Rao’s no-nonsense coffee approach, roasting insights, and life’s small joys in this week’s heart felt Coffee Break.
16 min
3
The man who wrote the book on coffee roasting |...
Today on the podcast, we welcome the legendary Scott Rao—renowned coffee roaster, consultant, and industry pioneer—for a rich discussion on air roasting, coffee fermentation, decaf benefits, and the unspoken art of drink orders, plus a dive into the latest coffee health studies and our fiery hot takes!
64 min
4
AI & Coffee Roasting: A Double Edged Sword | CO...
Exploring AI’s impact on coffee, Japan’s rise as a coffee hub, and the great Aussie vs. Kiwi meat pie debate.
16 min
5
AI Essentials for Baristas: From Learning to Le...
Join us as two-time world barista champion and Barista Hustle founder Matt Perger dives into AI’s impact on the coffee industry, from automation to consumer insights, sharing his visionary, technooptimist perspective.
73 min
6
The Cheapest Way To Make Top-Tier Coffee | COFF...
28 min
7
WHAT WILL BE THE 2025 COFFEE TRENDS | SHOCKING ...
Predictions week! Rohan, Kirk, and Liam explore the future of coffee in 2025, shocking DNA results, and the return of a surprising menu item—all while keeping it real: It’s Just Coffee!
61 min
8
Rising Prices & AI Takeover | COFFEE BREAK!
COFFEE BREAK is back! Kicking off 2025, we dive into the future of humans in the industry, what we value when ordering coffee, and how rising coffee prices impact Melbourne’s café scene!
21 min
9
Brewing Market Lane’s Success | FLEUR STUDD!
Fleur Studd, founder of Market Lane Coffee, shares her journey from the UK to revolutionizing Australian coffee, exploring decaf innovation, workplace culture, and the future of the industry—plus her favourite cheeses and bolognese recipe!
69 min
10
Kick Off 2025 - Master Your New Coffee Gear! | ...
Start 2025 strong with tips on mastering your new coffee gear, brewing better, and insights on the upcoming MICE!
28 min
11
HAPPY NEW YEAR! | 2024 Reflections and 2025 For...
Wrapping up 2024 in style, we reflect on the year’s highlights, share bold predictions for 2025, and celebrate the journey with our listeners.
70 min
12
Cup of Excellence & Kirk’s DNA Test | COFFEE BR...
Kirk’s DNA test, Nolan’s mindful Tai Chi, the boys’ midlife musings, brand power in coffee, and the age-old question: can money buy happiness?
35 min
13
Bringing Aussie Coffee to the USA | NOLAN HIRTE!
Founder of Proud Mary Coffee, Nolan Hirte, joins us to share his global coffee journey, U.S. expansion, and industry insights.
84 min
14
Countdown to Christmas: Flavours, Fails, and Fe...
On this Coffee Break, Rohan’s big giveaway, Kirk’s quirky tastes, Liam’s sandwich review, and a curry crisis set the stage for our Christmas special plans!
21 min
15
Barista World Championship Story | JACK SIMPSON!
Barista Champion Jack Simpson shares his journey, brewing tips, and the grind behind the glory.
80 min
16
Brewing Up a Live Podcast | COFFEE BREAK!
Join us for COFFEE BREAK, where we chat everything from work bathroom selfies to NFT investing, cafe pop-ups, Liam’s latest gig, and a live podcast event, all while giving you the inside scoop on the coffee community!
24 min
17
CRYPTO & COFFEE | LAMBIE!
On today’s show, we surprise Kirk with Lambie—a pop artist, barista, ex-competitor, cookbook author, and coffee industry veteran—reminiscing about St. ALi days, exploring hospo art, coffee culture, and her McF*cked era, with stories from baristadom to crypto.
66 min
18
Navigating Online Reviews and The Return of Dan...
In this episode, we geek out after chatting with Bangin Sangas, explore the challenges of ethical food reviews, hear Dan Dick’s fiery clapback after the prank call, and dream big about opening a Melbourne sandwich shop!
16 min
19
The Best Sandwich in Melbourne | w BANGIN SANGAS!
Join us as we chat with Ross James Howse, the Chief Sandwich Officer of Bangin Sangas, about his rise to social media fame, Melbourne's food scene, controversial sandwich creations, and his ultimate Melbourne dining tips—all served with hot coffee debates and the latest coffee news!
70 min
20
DIY Coffee Liqueur and The Future of Co-Ferment...
Today's episode covers coffee liqueurs, homemade coffee vodka, large brew filtration, Kirk's cold drip gripe, and Rohan's country coffee adventures in the Dandenong Ranges.
25 min
21
The Highs and Lows of a Career in Coffee | TIM ...
Tim Varney joins Rohan and Kirk for cocktails and a deep dive into the evolution of coffee, the rise of his coffee liqueur 'Grada,' and Melbourne's best bars and cafes.
92 min
22
Instant Coffee, Exploding Bags and a $500 Bean ...
Rohan and Kirk are taste-testing Moccona instant coffee, debating coffee packaging, and exploring Kirk's splurge on $500-per-kilo beans.
28 min
23
What Your Packaging Says About You | ECO BARIST...
Russell Touyz, founder of Eco Barista, shares his decade-long journey from the Paper Cup Project to transforming sustainable coffee packaging, tackling greenwashing, and navigating the future of eco-conscious choices in the coffee industry.
65 min
24
Is Co-Fermentation Coffee’s Future? - AN OLYMPI...
Join us on a Coffee Break as we dive into Olympic gold, celebrity coffee obsessions, barista battles, and the future of coffee!
22 min
25
Olympic Medals, World Records, now Brewers Cup?...
Join Olympic swimmer and coffee enthusiast Zac Stubblety-Cook as he dives into his journey from world records to coffee culture, exploring elite sports, caffeine rituals, and more with Kirk and Liam!
59 min