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IT’S JUST COFFEE!

Ben Bicknell & Rohan Cooke
Specialty Coffee
Coffee
Coffee Culture
Coffee Industry
World Barista Championship
Sustainability
Coffee Roasting
Dubai
Barista Competitions
Coffee Community
Coffee Pricing
Melbourne
Australia
Starbucks
Sustainability In Coffee
Barista Championships
Coffee Quality
World Of Coffee
Coffee Innovation
MICE

Whether you’re a world barista champion brewing a $150 rare coffee from the hills of Panama, or you’re stirring a spoon of instant coffee in boiling water, at the end of the day, It’s Just Coffee! It’s Just Coffee! is a podcast for all those coffee lovers out there and we're endeavouring on a journey to find the perfect cup. Not only will we be talking to the world’s best coffee makers and roaster... more

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History in Panama. Pan Wei has taken out the 2026 World Barista Championship, the first ever win for China, and Acaia’s Susie Kealy was on the floor for all of it.

We break down the routines everyone’s talking about, the signature drinks that pushed... more

Good coffee isn't a point of difference anymore. It's the price of entry. Joining us to unpack what comes next is Cosimo Libardo.

We trace Cosimo's path from selling espresso machines to running a Sydney roastery, sitting on the SCA board and now le... more

Does a second café really double your money? And what about the seventeenth? Following his Main episode, Dave Makin of Axil Coffee Roasters sits back down with Rohan and Ben for a Coffee Break on what it actually takes to run a multi-venue café group... more

Get excited, the World Barista Championship is almost upon us! And joining us to discuss the upcoming event is Founder and Managing Director of Axil Coffee Roasters, Dave Makin.

We reminisce on Dave’s competition history, and reflect on how the comp... more

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Recent Guests

Dave Makin
Café operator and founder of Axil Coffee Roasters
Axil Coffee Roasters
Episode: Is 17 cafes too many? | Axil's DAVE MAKIN!
Jai Lott
Coffee industry operator and hospitality adviser with experience at Blank Street and Bluestone Lane
Episode: What Makes a Great Café in 2026? | COFFEE BREAK!
Jonathan Gagné
Astrophysicist, coffee researcher, and author of books on the physics of filter and espresso coffee
Coffee Ad Astra
Episode: An Astrophysicist Explains Your Coffee Grinder | JONATHAN GAGNÉ!
Colin Harmon
Founder of 3FE in Dublin; bestselling author
3FE; author
Episode: The Book Every Café Owner Should Read Before Expanding | COLIN HARMON!
Erica Escalante
Coffee entrepreneur and founder of Cafe Reyna; founder of The Cafe Operator
Cafe Reyna, The Cafe Operator
Episode: Why a Busy Café Can Still Lose Money | ERICA ESCALANTE!
Anthony Douglas
World Barista Champion and owner of Homebody Union
Homebody Union
Episode: How a World Barista Champion Prepares Milk for Coffee | 3 Methods with ANTHONY DOUGLAS!
Thurman Wise
Guest expert on bar/cocktail craft and coffee integration
Episode: Thurman Wise Takes On Coffee in Good Spirits | COFFEE BREAK!
Francesco Sanapo
Three-time Italian barista champion, founder of Ditta Artigianale
Ditta Artigianale
Episode: Italy Called the Police Over His €2 Espresso | FRANCESCO SANAPO!
Alicia Feng
Cafe owner and operator of Calēre, Chiaki, Atelier Enso
Calēre, Chiaki, Atelier Enso
Episode: Reimagining the Role of the Barista | ALICIA FENG!

Hosts

Ben Bicknell
Co-host, competition judge; engages in critical questioning and discussion of coffee topics.
Rowan Cook
Host; introduces topics, guides interview flow, discusses coffee topics with guests.
Ben Bignall
Co-host, competition judge; helps lead topic exploration and questions.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 108 ratings
  • Coffee… but not boring

    American here. Coffee pods here are boring, thankfully the brothers down under bring some life to the lively beverage industry of specialty coffee. Stumbled on it by accident, am glad I did

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JoyCartLLC
    United States3 months ago
  • My favorite coffee podcast

    These guys combine intimate coffee knowledge with also being actually entertaining to listen to. Easily my favorite coffee podcast.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Blake AC
    United States7 months ago
  • IT’S JUST THE BEST

    Easily my favourite coffee podcast! Educational, witty, and wildly entertaining! Can’t recommend it enough!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mayburyc
    United States2 years ago
  • Fun and interesting mostly about coffee

    It’s not always just coffee, but it’s mostly about coffee. Rohan and Kirk are a fun and interesting combo with some great guests for anyone with an interest in coffee and everything that surrounds that.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    LikeToTaste
    United Kingdom2 years ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Strong focus on hospitality and real-world cafe operations alongside technical topics.
Engaging mix of expert coffee insight and entertaining host banter makes conversations feel both practical and fun.
Guests span elite competition to brand-building, giving a broad view of the industry.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#55
United States/Arts/Food
Apple Podcasts
#15
Canada/Arts/Food
Apple Podcasts
#80
United Kingdom/Arts/Food
Apple Podcasts
#126
Canada/Arts
Apple Podcasts
#18
Australia/Arts/Food
Apple Podcasts
#36
Germany/Arts/Food

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

WBC Panama - The Contenders & Predictions | w Axil’s DAVE MAKIN!
Q: What should viewers watch for during the World Barista Championship in Panama?
Makin suggests watching the competitors' coffee and execution rather than assuming a Panamanian Gesha is necessary to win. He expects innovation around distribution tools, while emphasizing that judges ultimately score what is in the cup.
WBC Panama - The Contenders & Predictions | w Axil’s DAVE MAKIN!
Q: What does a near miss do to you, what does it cost the business to keep chasing a title, and does any of that actually make better coffee?
Makin says competition refines barista technique and attention to detail, and that lessons from competition can improve consistency and coffee quality in cafes. Pursuing a championship also requires substantial time, coffee, equipment, travel, and staff support.
Is 17 cafes too many? | Axil's DAVE MAKIN!
Q: If someone right now is listening, who's about to open up their second cafe, what's the one thing you'd tell them to check first?
Makin recommends choosing a strong location near the existing café, while considering whether it can extend the brand and make travel, staffing and stock transfers manageable.
Is 17 cafes too many? | Axil's DAVE MAKIN!
Q: For someone that's owned one cafe, what does owning multiple and having like that bigger structure kind of afford you that you might not think about in terms of like talent pipeline or the staffing?
Makin says a multi-venue business can create several management layers, giving employees more opportunities to advance and get promoted.
An Astrophysicist Explains Your Coffee Grinder | JONATHAN GAGNÉ!
Q: For someone who's kind of listening to this and consuming social media and seeing like a confident claiming sound or something that's really claimed out there strongly about gear or kind of grinders and grind particles, how should they approach breaking that down to see whether they should actually believe it?
Gagné recommends trying a blind tasting with one controlled change, using skepticism toward online claims, and learning enough of the underlying physics to assess whether an explanation is plausible.

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This show blends hands-on coffee technique with industry storytelling, featuring world-class brewers, roasters, and cafe operators alongside brand builders and critics. Episodes explore practical brewing tips, equipment debates, and business models, while also highlighting the culture, education, and hospitality that shape modern specialty coffee. Listeners can expect candid conversations about competition, innovation, and the economics of running cafes, often accompanied by entertaining host banter and sponsor segments. A notable strength is the range of guests from championship-level competitors to influential origin stories and brand-building initiatives, which helps translate high-level craft into actionable insights for cafe operators,... more

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1. Dave Makin
2. Jai Lott
3. Jonathan Gagné
4. Colin Harmon
5. Erica Escalante
6. Anthony Douglas
7. Thurman Wise
8. Francesco Sanapo

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