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Ep. 23: Critical Process Parameters
Giving the story the space it deserved Some episodes fly along on bright banter and the clatter of cups. This one needed something different: time, gentleness, and room to breathe. In this new episode, we meet Aidan and Kim Carroll, the couple behind the coffee trailer ‘Bean There Ate That’,…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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