0:21 The Weekly Catch UpGreg drags us into a Juneteenth discussion and we delve into another discussion about dirty malls.27:40 Coffee SegmentJelly Donut?! This week we sip on Luna coffee from the Pacific Northwest– straight outta BC, Canada.50:18 The NewsThis Is the Best Coffee for Weight Loss, Says an ExpertCostco Shoppers Can't Get Enough Of These Caramel Macchiato CupsThe Reason You Should Avoid Freshly Roasted Coffee

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Local Rapper, Slimmccino | Luna Coffee – Colombia Jelly Donut

0:21 The Weekly Catch UpAfter eating at the Fashion Show mall, George encountered a large pile of “fully developed” feces in a pile in the middle of the walkway in the mall. We both braved the great outdoors: George “roughed it” out in the wilderness in Zion, Utah. Greg and his fam paddled up the Colorado River. Greg's homie, Lomi, came out to Vegas for son Toa's football camp at UNLV. And George attended the Virgin Hotel grand opening (formerly the Hard Rock) here in Vegas.33:15 Coffee SegmentWe sampled some of the Pacific Northwest's best coffee from 49th Parallel (or, Pacific Southwest– depending on what side of the 49th parallel you're on)Head Office and Roastery6741 Cariboo Road Unit #112, Burnaby,BC V3N 4A349thcoffee.com58:33 The NewsRitual Coffee’s owner fires husband after he uses racial slurBLK & Bold Inks NBA Deal, Releases The Warm UpColombia Cup of Excellence Auction Breaks All-Time Average High at $30+/lb

Turds | 49th Parallel – Colombia El Recuerdo

0:21 The Weekly Catch UpThe JTD crew discusses Paul Mooney death and his impact on comedy, the state of employment vs. unemployment in the post-pandemic USofA, and we sip on a sampler pack of Taika coffee.20:42 Coffee SegmentThis week's we got extra-wired on caffeine and adaptogens with the Taika coffee sampler pack, inclusive of Oat Milk Latte, Macadamia Latte, and Black Coffee. According to Taika's web site: “Well first off, it's not just coffee. Taika is a perfectly calibrated blend of coffee and adaptogens that balance caffeine's highs and lows for a smooth, clear experience.” What the hell is an adaptogen? Hell, we weren't too sure ourselves, but one thing's for sure, there's a synergistic effect to be had here. Taika's adaptogen blend includes caffeine, l-theanine, ashwagandha, lion's mane, reishi, and codices militaris. Check em out at taika.co46:14Instant Coffee Recalled for Containing Prozac Drug, Other Risky SubstancesThree cups of coffee a day could help you live longer, study findsStarbucks goes green with Generate

Ashwagandha Forever | Taika

0:21 The Weekly Catch UpGeorge enlightens us with his newfound knowledge via his newly acquired weather station, fixes more busted pipes in his yard, and goes into to detail about Monsanto's legendary litigations. We go back and forth about mask mandates loosening up and being lifted. Plus, the housing market in the US is still going crazy, and how 2021 is Freddie Gibbs' year. Oh, and Fellows dropped a new French press by the name of Clara.28:06 Coffee SegmentThis week's coffee was an outstanding roast from Broad Porch, courtesy of Dave Hardy. While the note callouts of Tropical Fruit and Honeysuckle didn't hit precisely, this was still an amazing brew.165 S. Main, Suite 101Harrisonburg, VA 22801broadporchcoffee.com48:56 NewsKruve Launches Brewler, a Coffee Bean and Grind Measurement ToolCoffee Borer Found for First Time on Hawaiian Island of KauaiMcDonald's is changing its coffee cups to promote the Covid-19 vaccinePBR and Entenmann's Want You to Try Pairing Hard Coffee and DonutsShout Outs:Shout out to Dave Hardy for supplying this weeks coffee from Broad Porch.Babe’s Kitchen, located at College & Horizon in Henderson, NV

Canceled | Broad Porch Coffee Co – Kirimiro, Burundi

0:21 The Weekly Catch UpFirst things first: RIP to the rap legend, DMX. George goes into detail about the Spinn Coffee Maker (promo code ‘THEDRIP’ for $10 off), Dr. Ken Landow is an OG in the Vegas dermatology scene.25:05 Coffee SegmentWe drank a very interesting roast from the award winning Bird Rock Coffee Roasters, based out of San Diego; sweet coffee notes with beach life vibes. 6 locations throughout the San Diego area(619) 272-0203birdrockcoffee.com44:51 NewsCoffee Shop Owner Bans Biden Voters, Trans Patrons from StoreU.S. Postal Service celebrates America’s love of coffeeOregon Coffee Shop Fined $27,470 For COVID-19 Safety Violations

Space White | Bird Rock Coffee Roasters – Peñaherrera AAA, Ecuador

0:21 The Weekly Catch UpArizona and Vegas seem to be COVID Free … at least that’s what the crowds indicate, GW is flexing with his 23 & Me trek, sorting out his family tree, Greg is not about that Justice League Snyder Cut,  Q-Ristie broke the coffee maker at George's house, and George talks about his pre-order of a new coffee maker called Spinn. 40:34 Coffee SegmentWe pour up with some Cartel Coffee Lab's Banco Gotete - a fine Ethiopian roast with notes of orange, molasses, and cinnamon. Be sure to check out Cartel coffee lab –Cartel Coffee Lab444 West CamelbackPhoenix, AZ 85013480-621-6381https://www.cartelcoffeelab.com1:03:30 NewsSuez Canal blockage could intensify shipping delays, lead to shortages of toilet paper, coffee and other consumer goodsNow might be a good time to break your coffee habit

63rd Floor | Cartel Coffee Lab – Banco Gotete, Ethiopian

0:21 The Weekly Catch UpWas Coming 2 America a flop? George’s oldest son turned 24 and looks like a professional wrestler, GW plays college drinking games31:02 Coffee SegmentThis week we try Morgon Coffee Roasters, straight outta Sweden (via Dark Moon Coffee Roasters, located in Henderson, NV)(Via Morgon’s web site)We founded Morgon Coffee Roasters in Gothenburg, the summer of 2018. While Morgon is still a relatively young company, our team, consisting of Gabriella Runesson, Christian Gullbrandsson and Markus Vestergaard has nearly 30 years of combined experience of working with coffee.Before coming together to start the roastery we worked together for years. Our combined resume contains everything from previously running a roastery, coffee bars, giving lectures on coffee, training baristas, coffee consulting and competing in most things coffee. Some of those competitions resulted in a bronze in roasting, two silvers in brewing and two gold medals in coffee tasting.morgoncoffeeroasters.com57:10 NewsGeorge pre-ordered the Spinn Coffee MakerNo, cold brew is not iced coffee — here's how to make it

Morgon Wallen | Morgon Coffee Roasters – Montero Family, Costa Rica

0:21 The Weekly Catch UpGW appropriating Irish culture just to justify drinking on St. Patrick's Day, the JTD Crew will be attending the grand opening of Bungalow Coffee in downtown Las Vegas, the national housing market is out of control, and the Nightstalker documentary on Netflix.23:03 Coffee SegmentThis week we enjoyed some wonderful pours of Methodical Coffee's Frontera De Planadas. A wonderful coffee that is delivered in some pretty awesome packaging as well. methodicalcoffee.com101 N Main St Ste D Greenville, SC 2960142:16 NewsWilliams: A Richmond coffee shop eliminated tipping and now has a hot tip: Don't leave one, it's racist.The #1 Worst Coffee to Drink, According to DietitiansExperts Tell Us How NOT to Store Our Coffee Beans  

Kim & Dana | Methodical Coffee – Frontera De Planadas, Colombia

0:21 The Weekly Catch UpGreg and Breezy get in some pre-SuperBowl banter and acknowledge Brady as the GOAT of QBs, we recap attempting to have a simple night out with a few beers and ended up needing to play peacemakers, and  Morgan Wallen gets cancelled for dropping the N-Bomb29:26 Coffee SegmentOK, so this week was a double whammy … we're talking CBD smoke alongside coffee drip. This collaboration was between Dad Grass and YES PLZ. It was definitely a new and unique experience.Dad Grass is a CBD Company offering pre-rolled CBD joints and CBD flowerYES PLZ is a specialty coffee subscription service delivering a new roast every weekThe Dad Grass x YES PLZ collabo is sold out, but you can read more information about it here45:31 NewsWhy You're More Creative in Coffee ShopsArabica prices continue to rise in January while Robusta fallsSad Singing Clown Puddles Pity Party Releases Coffee Blend 

Battleship | YES PLZ x Dad Grass

0:21 The Weekly Catch UpGeorge opens up talking about the Connor vs Poirier fight, Greg gives a brief recap of his redshirt 46th birthday, somehow George discovers a new-found love for LaVazza at a restaurant, and he also gives us cigar humidor 101.31:05 Coffee SegmentThis week we had Red Roster Coffee on deck. Las Duanas, sourced from El Salvador, boasts notes of dark chocolate, almond, and key lime pie.Red Rooster Coffee Roaster & Cafe823 E Main St.Floyd, VA 24091540-745-7338redroostercoffee.com 49:15 NewsPandemic Erased Nearly a Quarter of US Coffee Shop Market, Report ShowsCalifornia Coffee Farm Valley Heart Ranch is Listed for $14.9 MillionSwedish Roaster Löfbergs Unveils Coffee Station Made with ChaffYour Morning Coffee Hydrates You Almost as Well as Water

Porsche Pacamara | Red Rooster Coffee – Las Duanas – El Salvador

0:21 The Weekly Catch UpWe hit you with our political and civilian group hot-takes after having seen the storming of the Capitol Building in Washington D.C. And even worse, Snoop and Em are beefing over something that happened a decade ago. 18:00 The CoffeeWe were taken by surprise with an amazing Ethiopian roasted by Arcade Coffee in Riverside, California.  The notes didn't line up for us exactly as they were described, but it didn't matter! This was an excellent coffee and highly recommended by the JTD™!Shop info:3672 Chicago Ave. Ste. A, Riverside, CA, 92507 951-266-6839arcadecoffeeroasters.com43:15 The News  Italian Study Suggests Espresso Can Help Fend Off Death

Milk & Camo | Arcade Coffee Roasters – Negusa Nare – Bensa, Sidama, Ethiopia – JTD EPS060

0:21 The Weekly Catch UpThe JTD crew recaps Christmas and the boring “new normal” that New Years was– and then we briefly discuss the resolutions that we most likely won't ever follow up on. GW is into yoga? And what the hell is up with the extended Pumpkin Spice Latte season?23:25 The CoffeeFirst or second wave? Nah … we're supposedly in the 3.5 wave of coffee, and today's sip-able was Milagros Gesha by Third Wave Coffee Roasters, based out of Forest, VA. This special ‘Milagros’ (miracle!) washed Gesha microlot comes from 17 small producers in different areas of Huila. These producers are situated at altitudes between 1,600 and 1,800masl throughout the municipalities of Pitalito, Palestina, Acevedo and Timana.Shop info:16955 Forest Road Ste. G Forest, VA 24551(434) 455-0093third-wave.coffee43:15 The News  The Real Difference Between A Flat White And A Cappuccino

UGGs Fall Out of the Closet | Third Wave Coffee Roasters – Milagros Gesha, Columbia – JTD EPS059

0:21 The Weekly Catch UpGeorge gets us up-to-date on his routine blood donation, Greg sipped some “19 Crimes - Cali Red” Snoop Dogg wine, GW gives a brief re-cap of his traditional Christmas Eve Eve dinner party, Greg's binging The Mandalorian, George's tailbone is still busted, and a short discourse into the dietary habits of the aliens from the aptly named movie franchise, Alien.24:20 The CoffeeThis week we sipped on Xanadu Coffee's “The Traveler.” Xanadu Coffee is a coffee roaster/shop with 12 years of history in downtown Phoenix, AZ. Owned by Randy Denton and Jessica Bueno:“Xanadu Coffee has been here in the heart of downtown Phoenix, roasting the best coffees we can find for over 12 years! We cater to specialty coffee shops, fine restaurants, not-so-fine restaurants, coffee nerds, offices, bars, etc.. At our facility we roast coffees, prepare cold brew and nitro coffee, work on machines, host barista training classes, and operate a coffee roasting co-op where we allow like minded individuals and shops the use of our beautiful Probat P12 coffee roaster.”Shop location:625 N 7th StPhoenix, AZ 85006480.220.8779www.xanaducoffee.comFacebook: /xanaducoffeecoInstagram:  /xanadu.coffee52:07 The News  Carlos Santana Launched His Own Coffee Brand—and Yes, There's a 'Smooth' BlendStarbucks to Add Oat Milk to Stores Nationwide in 2021

Rigdalorian | Xanadu Coffee - The Traveler, Laos, Fei Mai - JTD EPS058

0:21 The Weekly Catch UpAn action-packed episode! We discuss the tapioca balls in boba tea vs. tapioca pudding, George is talking about his blood, again, then turns right around and culture vultures hip-hop for the sake of xmas sweaters, Greg brings up TI's expediTIously podcast with Goodie Mob telling a story about how Tupac was about to become a member. Plus, the COVID-19 vaccine is here– can it save us all? Can it save CDPR's Cyberpunk 2077 F*-ups?26:50 Coffee SegmentThis week’s coffee is Full Noise (Honduras, from Nahun Fernandez) by Proud Mary Coffee. This is an anaerobic natural 60 hours … what does that mean? We’re not entirely sure, but we know it’s a badass coffee that’s complex and delicious.“Proud Mary was founded by husband and wife Nolan and Shari Hirte in 2009 in Melbourne, Australia. Proud Mary offers products and services that improve the start of your day so dramatically, that it's impossible to go back to the way things used to be.”2012 NE Alberta St, Portland, OR 97211503.208.3475Open 8am-4pm DailyKitchen closes at 3pmproudmarycoffee.com49:36 Coffee NewsFolgers Faces Fraud Filing For Fudging Fill Factor (Fallegedly)

Beta Zeta Theta | Proud Mary Coffee - Full Noise, Honduras, Nahun Fernandez - JTD EPS057

0:21 The Weekly Catch UpGeorge got busy this Thanksgiving and cooked up a whole pig at his house to feed a small army of holiday friends, we discuss the Mike Tyson and Jones Jr. fight exhibition recap and Greg has to let George know that he wouldn’t have literal fighting chance against a 51 year old Roy Jones Jr.. Plus, the trend of vilifying comedians for their jokes.31:57 Coffee SegmentIn this episode we s-sip on some GGET (Go Get Em Tiger) Coffee; the Caballero Catuai, Honduras, to be exact. GGET is a coffee roaster and cafe based in LA County. With humble beginnings as a pop-up coffee shop, GGET now has several locations and wide variety of roasts in the Los Angeles area.Grand Central Market (original location)317 S Broadway C19Los Angeles, CA 90013Text and ask anything at: 1-323-YAA-GGETgget.com47:40 Coffee News  The La Marzocco Linea Mini Was Barely on SaleSprudge Selected As Coffee Guides Provider For The New Apple MapsMeet Covidisor, A Practical COVID Helmet That Lets You Drink CoffeeTrinity Coffee Lightens Up With the Trinity Zero BrewerHere's What Espresso Drink To Order, Based On Your Zodiac Sign

La Paz Out | GGET Coffee - Caballero Catuai, Honduras - JTD EPS056

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