This is the recap episode for the 50 States, 50 Weeks and 50 Coffee Shop Series. I’m joined by Yemi Sonoiki as he asks me questions about my experience from my virtual travels through all 50 states.

I learned a lot about how podcasting works from the structure of a podcast, asking consistent questions, varying follow-up questions so the interviews are more intriguing, and editing.

From the coffee world, I saw the passion and humility of the coffee shop owners and how we as consumers can help their businesses succeed by buying local or ethically sourced coffee beans.

Overall, I’m honored to get to hear and share all 50 of these stories with you. Thank you for following along on this journey.

If you would like me to email you the full Google Maps saved list of coffee shops these shop owners recommended in all 50 states, email me at baristatalkshow@gmail.com.

Scott Boeckner is the owner of Aspire Coffee Roasters in Greybull, WY. Scott started his coffee journey by roasting coffee beans in a bread maker with a friend. He started his shop about a year and a half ago and has enjoyed every moment since. One of the funniest parts Scott shared was how people in his area want coffee to look and taste so strong that “a horseshoe can float”. Follow along for Scott’s new adventure as he moves the roasting side of his business to Colorado.

Looking for other shops to visit around Wyoming? These are the shops recommended by Scott:

Beatific Coffee Roasters in Lovell, WY

Hygge Hearth Coffee & Bakery in Sheridan, WY

Pine Coffee Supply in Pinedale, WY

Want to know of more great places to get coffee (or tea) as you're visiting new states across the U.S.? This is the last of the 50 shops featured. Check out the past 49 episodes for a featured shop in every state. If you have questions you want answered for the recap episode of this series, send us your ideas at baristatalkshow@gmail.com before 12/25/2022 and it might just make it into the final episode!

Mallory Orr is the owner of Mercies Coffee in Madison, WI. 13 years ago she started a job as a barista, and from that moment on she knew coffee would be in her world for the rest of her life. She is also passionate about fighting human trafficking, so she meshed her two passions (coffee and fighting human trafficking) together to create Mercies Coffee.

Looking for other shops to visit around Wisconsin? These are the shops recommended by Mallory:

Ancora Cafe and Bakery in Madison, WI

Bella Goose Coffee and Roastery in Wisconsin Dells, WI

Colectivo Coffee in Grafton, Shorewood, Mequon, Milwaukee, and Wauwatosa, WI

True Coffee Roasters in Monona, WI

Wonderstate Coffee Roasters in Madison and Viroqua, WI

Want more great places to get coffee (or tea) as you're visiting new states across the U.S.? Follow along as we feature one coffee shop a week in all 50 states. If you have questions you want to be answered for the recap episode of this series, send us your ideas at baristatalkshow@gmail.com before 12/20/2022.