Episodes

  • Ep142 Category: Coffee/Business- Will Forsman, Owner Cafe Steam & Colorway Coffee Roasters
    Apr 3 2023

    In this episode, Folly Rob sits down with Will Forsman, Owner of Cafe Steam and Colorway Coffee Roasters in Rochester, MN. Will launched Cafe Steam in 2015, and has since grown to three locations. In late 2021, he launched Colorway Coffee Roasters. They discuss the decision process to launch the coffee roasting business, the challenges of launching a new brand and roaster, and discuss the direction specialty coffee is headed. Enjoy!

    @cafesteam

    @colorwaycoffee

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    1 hr and 30 mins
  • Ep141 Category: DTF! (Define the Food) w/ Chef Yia Vang, What is pizza
    Mar 19 2023

    In another edition of DTF!, Folly Rob sits down with Chef Yia Vang to discuss, what is pizza? They run through the definition of pizza, the history of the classic dish, and attempt to clearly define what is and isn't a pizza. Enjoy!

    @yiavang70

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    57 mins
  • Ep 140 Category: People/Stories- Eric Pfaff, Food & Beverage Manager Hewing Hotel
    Mar 12 2023

    In this episode, Folly Rob sits down with Eric Pfaff, the AM Food & Beverage Manager at Hewing Hotel in the North Loop of Minneapolis, MN. Eric is also the owner of Cornerstone Bed & Breakfast outside of Philadelphia, PA. Hear how he went from being a theater actor, getting a show cancelled after moving out east, and purchasing an historic bed & breakfast. His passion for hospitality and learning continues at the Hewing Hotel. They also discuss the challenges of small business ownership, balancing work and mental health, and mindset to creating building and maintaining a brand & reputation. Enjoy!

    @the_young_innkeeper

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    1 hr and 5 mins
  • Ep139 Category: People/Stories- Grant Nelson, Executive Chef W.A. Frost & Co
    Mar 5 2023
    In this episode, Folly Rob sits down with Grant Nelson, Executive Chef at W.A. Frost & Co in St. Paul, MN. In a full circle moment, Grant was a line cook at W.A. Frost & Co nearly a decade ago. Since then, he has worked in many of the Twin Cities best kitchens. Hear his approach to building a new menu, and building skills as a chef to get where he is today. Enjoy! @chef_pony --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/follycoffeepodcast/support
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    54 mins
  • Ep138: Coffee- Predicting 2023 Coffee Trends
    Feb 12 2023

    In this solo episode, Folly Rob is making predictions about 2023 coffee trends. This includes coffee trends in cafes & restaurants, grocery/retailers, online, and business. Enjoy!

    @follycoffee

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    1 hr and 1 min
  • Ep137 Category: People/Stories- Sonny Side of the Best Ever Food Review Show
    Jan 15 2023

    In this episode, Folly Rob sits down with Sonny Side of the Best Ever Food Review Show, the most watched travel food show on YouTube. Hear how he went from growing up in St. Cloud, MN, moving to South Korea, then Vietnam, and growing a YouTube channel with over 9.5 million subscribers since it's launch in 2015!

    @besteverfoodreviewshow

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    1 hr
  • Ep136 Category: DTF! (Define the Food) w/ Chef Yia Vang, What is a foodie?
    Jan 8 2023

    Prepare yourself because this episode gets contentious! Folly Rob sits down with Chef Yia Vang to discuss a term that has become divisive in the food world, what is a foodie? They run through the history of the word, how it has changed, with some heated moments about what it has turned into. Enjoy!

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    1 hr and 17 mins
  • Ep135 Category: People/Stories- Pedro Wolcott, Chef & Owner Guacaya Bistreaux
    Dec 18 2022

    In this episode, Folly Rob sits down with Pedro Wolcott, Chef & Owner of the recently opened Guacaya Bistreaux in the North Loop neighborhood of Minneapolis. Pedro was born in Panama and moved to New Orleans with his family when he was 17. After Hurricane Katrina, Pedro moved to Las Vegas which began the story of his wild culinary career. There are too many details and crazy stops along the way to summarize here! Hear his story that led him to Minneapolis and opening Guacaya Bistreaux. Enjoy!

    @guacaya_tapas


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    1 hr and 25 mins