beansandmore.coffee

The perfect blend of conversation, culture, and of course, beans!


  • Ep. 22: Your Coffee, Your Way!

    Ep. 22: Your Coffee, Your Way!

    A Story of Quality, Care, and Personal Connection In this episode, I sit down with Geison Paschoal, the dedicated barista-turned-quality supervisor at Søren & Son, a distinctive café nestled on Dean Street in Dublin 8. Geison’s story unfolds like a perfectly crafted espresso shot – rich, intentional, and brimming with…

  • Back to the Brew: A BeansandMore Update

    Back to the Brew: A BeansandMore Update

    Back Behind the Mic – A BeansandMore Update It’s been a little while since my last episode back in April — life has been full with two big projects: running An Trucail, my evening coffee cart in Drogheda, and navigating the dust and decisions of a house renovation. Both have…

  • Ep. 21: Secret Syrup

    Ep. 21: Secret Syrup

    Naked Bakes, Warm Vibes, and Coffee with Heart – Meet Chiara. This week on the Beans and More podcast, we pull up a chair at Naked Bakes in Dublin 8 and chat with Chiara — the warm, wise, and wonderfully chatty manager of this vegan bakery-meets-coffee haven. From her sunny…

  • Ep. 20: AI Assisted Review Of The Year

    Ep. 20: AI Assisted Review Of The Year

    Reflecting on the Journey: A Special Review Episode of The beansandmore.coffee Podcast. As we step into a brand-new year, it’s the perfect time to pause, reflect, and celebrate the journey of The beansandmore.coffee Podcast so far. In my latest episode, I’m doing something a little different – a review episode that highlights the most memorable…

  • Ep. 19: Where’s My Ham?

    Ep. 19: Where’s My Ham?

    “Where’s My Ham?” – A Story of Coffee, Connection, and Community In Episode 19 of the BeansAndMore.coffee podcast, host Paddy takes us on a journey to McBride Train Station in Drogheda, where we meet the wonderful Elaine Kirwan, the heart and soul behind thekoffeekart. Elaine’s story is more than just…

  • Ep. 18: It’s Hard to Have a Bad Day

    Ep. 18: It’s Hard to Have a Bad Day

    In a world that never stops spinning, coffee has a unique way of bringing us together. This episode of the beansandmore.coffee podcast, host Paddy dives into the vibrant story of Sip It Specialty Coffee, a small coffee pod in the heart of Walterstown, County Meath. What makes this spot so…

  • Ep. 17 The Cheers Experience

    Ep. 17  The Cheers Experience

    This podcast is a celebration of coffee culture, community, and craftsmanship. My enthusiasm for coffee extends far beyond the cup. Each episode explores the world of independent coffee shops, the passionate people behind them, and the stories that make these spaces unique. It’s not just about coffee as a drink—it’s…

  • Ep. 16: Considered Coffee

    Ep. 16: Considered Coffee

    In this episode, Paddy speaks with Barney McElroy, co-founder of the Red Door Cafe, Carrickmacross, which celebrated its fourth anniversary this week (22nd October). Barney talks about his unexpected journey from studying accounting to founding a café with his brothers. Reflecting on his transition, Barney recalls the early spark that…

  • Ep. 15: It’s not about ‘bing, bang, bong’

    Ep. 15: It’s not about ‘bing, bang, bong’

    Paddy brings listeners into Ben and Lily’s Coffee Shop in Clogherhead, County Louth. Baristas Charlie Maples and Jessica Winters, share their unique journeys in the coffee world, their experiences working at the shop, and how coffee has become more than just a drink in their lives – it’s a connector…

  • Ep.14: The Rebrand

    Ep.14: The Rebrand

    In this special bonus edition of the beansandmore.coffee podcast, host Paddy welcomes listeners into the vibrant world of coffee culture. The podcast is a celebration of coffee’s impact on our lives, not just as a drink but as a connector of people and communities. Paddy emphasizes how baristas, the unsung…