Coffee stories with an extra shot of history and science. Filter Stories is a podcast revealing coffee’s hidden microscopic secrets, its powerful past, and how your choice of beans impacts tens of millions of people. See the behind-the-scenes stories on Instagram @filterstoriespodcast. If you haven't already, please subscribe to the show and review us on Apple Podcasts and Spotify!
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Positive Change Award Winner in Society and Culture as CoffeeFitnessUnicorn! Welcome to my Virtual Coffee Spot(c). I’m your pocket DJ and this podcast is where storytelling and coffee hang out. As a super-survivor I have turned my trauma and grief into a powerful, creative force for good. And I learned, it’s never too late to start a podcast—at 51. My podcast is both informative and entertaining, but mostly, I hope we connect. I believe we connect through the power of storytelling. For me, d ...
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A podcast featuring dark romance stories written and narrated by Isoellen and occasional story telling guests. (NSFW - Mature Audiences Recommended)
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Join Marcus Hoehn as he travels across the country to meet up and chat with interesting personalities in the wrestling community. You will feel like you are right there with them as they tell stories and share insights on life, wrestling, fatherhood, and much more. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/marcushoehn/support
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Meet Jamal Hodge: storyteller, traveler, dream maker. Add poet and director to that list as well. In this episode, we chat about his poetry book: Dark Between the Twilight and the new anthology coming, Bestiary of Blood: Modern Fables and Dark Tales. With his poems he wants the “darkness to show the light.” And with his work in general he asks, “wh…
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Meet Brianna Malotke, self-proclaimed "Chaos Gremlin," but I'll call her, dancer, poet and author. We talk about her new book, Lost Cherry, horror and romance writing, and what happens when you fall in love with a demon. You can find her and her books on her Instagram page and author page: https://brimalotke.wixsite.com/malotkewrites https://www.in…
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In C.L. Kelley’s debut novel Corpus, the city's night transforms into a realm of terror.We deep dive into how this story came about and discover why Southern Gothic stories are so creepy.Kelley says this of short stories: “they are awesome because you get in and disturb someone and then get out.” No puppies were hurt in this novel, thank goodness, …
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Meet the epic guest for the 100th episode milestone: Victoria Price!Victoria shares her writing process and is working on her first novel. She shares some details, but can only say that the book is about: love, friendship, healing, and pancakes! She thanks https://www.thenovelry.com/ for helping her write this story.We did a deep dive into her book…
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Meet R.K. Higgins, author of Stolen Days. Your next summer beach read. This is his, “Love Letter to Comedy Horror.” If Monty Python and Good Omens made a drunken deal with a Reaper, this is the story they would tell. An entertaining and wild tale from an author who takes his villain and hero to a whole new level. https://www.instagram.com/authorrkh…
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Meet Stacy Peterson, author of The Lovely and Dangerous Launch of Lucy Cavanagh. In this episode we discuss her strong female main character and how “the wild’ll make you wild.” There’s a little horror and there’s a little Bridget Jones, but mostly it’s about finding yourself. Stacy is working on the screenplay. Stay tuned for more action and adven…
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Meet Mathew Mercier, author of Poe and I; his debut novel is inspired by his time as the live-in caretaker of Poe Cottage.We deep dive into how it felt living in the space where Poe lived and how Poe brings people together. https://www.matthewmercier.com/https://www.crystallakepub.com/product/poe-i-by-matthew-mercier/https://www.instagram.com/matth…
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Meet The Unsaintly Queen: Lisa Vasquez. In this episode, we deep dive into her books, poetry (we did a live reading of "I Am"), her publishing background, and her newest venture: Memento Mori Ink Magazine. https://www.unsaintly.com/https://www.memento-mori.ink/Από τον Crystallakepub
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Meet Blake Edward Andrew: Haunted Houses, Horror, and Hockey, oh my! Blake loves to surprise his readers and use art as tragedy, while giving them a little spice. His debut novel, The Haunting of Chateau De Mornay, is book one in his Haunted planned trilogy. Jump on his TikTok lives and say hi! https://www.authorblakeandrew.com/ https://www.instagr…
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What do you get when you create a “sleazy, slimy, goopy, drippy, gory” story? An “entertaining and disgusting” fun chat with Ryan C. Thomas and Anthony Trevino. Two guys who know how to have fun with horror. Their story “Love is a Monstrous Death” out now in PsychoActive from Crystal Lake in the Dark Tide book series. A must read for fans of transf…
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In this episode we deep dive into book 2 of Paisley Mott’s world (In the Grave Where the Bones Are Still Wet), and turn the trauma up to 11. But we also balance the darkness with the silliness of Bugs Bunny, Super Chicken, and other pop culture references. Kalvin is a wealth of information about the writing process, the horror community, and his su…
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Come meet John Palisano and Lisa Morton, authors extraordinaire and Bram Stoker award winners, as they discuss their new book, Placerita, and chat about horror and writing. https://lisamorton.com/ https://johnpalisano.wordpress.com/Από τον Crystallakepub
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Send us a Text Message. Meet Bill Mullen: professor, traveler, and author. We deep dive into his new book The Thing in the Wind and we discuss Nature, isolation, and his punk rock approach to the writing process. Find out what happens when blasting Rammstein. https://www.crystallakepub.com/product/the-thing-in-the-wind-by-bill-mullen/ https://www.a…
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Send us a Text Message. Meet Winnie Tataw: author and publisher. Her company is "a small black-owned business offering novel publishing, author and book marketing, and support services." Join us as we deep dive into how a small independent publisher helps lift up other voices and builds a community of writers. She and her team will take care of you…
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Laura Botten: Pizza, Pasta, and Pesto!!!
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Send us a Text Message. Meet Laura Botten, author of A Recipe from Rome. In this episode we experience the sights, the sounds, and the tastes of Rome. We learned that we both love Italian food and food in general even though we can't really cook. We both agree Italy is the place to learn how to make meals with love. When she isn't writing, reading …
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Deep inside your coffee grinder, tiny changes can have massive consequences. This episode takes you deep inside Mahlkönig’s grinders to show you how coffee is ground and the importance of particle sizes on flavour. If you’re a home coffee lover, you could easily spend thousands of dollars on your coffee grinder. But after diving deep into the R&D o…
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Send us a Text Message. Meet Joe Ripple, Founder of Scare That Care presents AuthorCon, a charity event. Scares That Care! is an all volunteer charity. Net proceeds from all organization events are provided to the recipients selected. “Scares That Care!” Inc., is an IRS approved, 501(c)(3) charity. Founded in 2006, “Scares That Care!” to date has r…
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Send us a Text Message. Meet Royce Buckingham, author of Monster Lawyer. In this episode we chat about characters: supernatural and redeemable. We deep dive into fear and how it is a great tool in the writing arsenal. Join us as we make our way through the city of Seattle talking about monsters. https://roycebuckingham.com/ Support the Show. Patreo…
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For your coffee to taste its best, it’s crucial you buy fresh roasts and grind fresh.… .….Or maybe not. When I began creating this episode, I was convinced that ‘fresh is best’. But, after delving into the science of coffee freshness, I don’t believe that anymore. This episode goes deep into how diffusion and oxidation changes a coffee’s flavours. …
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Send us a Text Message. Meet Richard Farren Barber: big time tea drinker, football (soccer) fan, not afraid of the word, "nosegay" and a truly delightful guest. We shared our terror of driving on the opposite side of the road, we laughed at disgusting smells, and we had fun connecting through childhood memories. You can find Richard at the links be…
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Send us a Text Message. Meet author and podcast host: Lauri Schoenfeld. In this episode we discuss the power of smell and writing. We laugh about how many fuzzy socks she has and we connect by smelling chocolate and peanut butter, and fries. You can find her below: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoXYpmJbS9q83HwBGSItGiA https://www.instagram.com/l…
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In the last episode, I discovered that rinsing my Chemex filter papers was a waste of time! As a result I’ve managed to claw back over seven days of my life left on earth. But why stop there? The coffee industry is full of elaborate ways of brewing and savouring coffee: fancy drippers, cold metal balls, “slurp-able” cupping spoons. These are very f…
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Send us a Text Message. Meet Lara Tupper, author, singer, writing coach, and Mainer at her punk rock heart. In this episode we deep dive into her writing, singing and dancing (sort of ) career, and her coaching style. She is a resilient Mainer and has great tales to tell. https://www.laratupper.com/ https://www.laratupper.com/events.htm Support the…
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Send us a Text Message. Werewolves, trauma, and coffee--oh my!!! Join me and cohost Kelly Shimabukuro for part 2 of Horror as Healing theme, featuring Such Sharp Teeth by Rachel Harrison. When we say, "I am woman, hear me roar!" We mean Women in Horror month is here!! We deep dive into this werewolf novel and take a look at trauma and how it can tr…
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Should you rinse your filter paper before making a filter coffee? Almost everybody in coffee internet says you should. But what if most of coffee internet was wrong? In this episode, I show you how I try to answer this question like a professional sensory scientist would. It’s hard. It’s frustrating. But ultimately, it’s worth it because I end up s…
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Caught- Balancing Magic by Isoellen is a 18+ fantasy for adults {romantasy} novel with magic, swords, and creatures. But no elves. THIS EPISODE Chapter 15 Calix’s Point of view, How Strong Is The Witch Collar LAST EPISODE Chapter 14 Anika’s Point of view Fine, I’ll wash your dishes Miss the first chapter? Start Here Want to read this mess as I’m wr…
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Send us a Text Message. Meet Candace Nola; she is so much more than just a splatterpunk writer. In this episode we discuss drive in movies, movie snacks and how she ruined picnics for us with her descriptive sounds of food. Candace has started building her empire with coffee and insomnia. Don't put her in a box, she will prove to you what she can a…
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Send us a Text Message. Meet Armand Rosamilia; he has 150 books available and is still going strong! In this episode we talk, "apple pie, Pork Chop, and zombies." What happens when a 12yo boy gets punished for the whole summer? He becomes a prolific horror author! Learn about Dark Tide, Book 10: The Dead Shall Rise, Zombie, Zombie, Zombie. https://…
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Farming coffee organically is amazing because soils are more alive, birds and insects are more plentiful, farmers avoid getting sick with agrochemicals. But, if it’s so great, why is less than 10% of the world’s coffee grown organically? The fact is, going organic is hard. Much harder than growing coffee conventionally. In this episode I show you t…
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Caught- Balancing Magic by Isoellen is a 18+ fantasy for adults {romantasy} novel with magic, swords, and creatures. But no elves. THIS EPISODE Chapter 14 Anika’s Point of view: Fine, I’ll wash your dishes Want to read this mess as I’m writing it? Follow me on REAM for free to read. https://reamstories.com/isoellen Want to read first and support th…
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Send us a Text Message. Meet horror author, Larry Hinkle. In this episode, we chat about his debut collection The Space Between; a compilation of weird, cosmic, and funny horror short stories. Eavesdrop on us while we eat, drink and be scary. Support the Show. Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/Coffee_Fueled_Stories…
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Send us a Text Message. Horror as Healing is a special episode with a special cohost: Kelly Shimabukuro. In this episode we deep dive into Ronald Malfi's book: Come With Me on how this book was transformative to healing from trauma and grief through storytelling. http://www.ronmalfi.com/index.html Support the Show. Patreon page: https://www.patreon…
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The world’s farming soils are deteriorating quickly. Conventional coffee farming where plants are grown using agrochemicals allowed farmers to reap huge harvests these last 70 years. But these agrochemicals have been at the expense of soil health. I travel to Honduras to explore a potential solution: organic coffee farming. Come with me as I show y…
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Caught- Balancing Magic by Isoellen is a 18+ fantasy for adults {romantasy} novel with magic, swords, and creatures. But no elves. Recorded in a long session with other chapters during a tiktok live. THIS EPISODE Chapter 13 Calix’s POV – PACK listen here : Chapter 12 The Witche's Daughter (Calix POV) NSFW not posted Chapter 11 - Bredonna's POV List…
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Send us a Text Message. Meet Eric J. Guignard. Technical Writer by day, Horror author at night. He is an author, editor, anthologist, and so much more!! In this episode we talk about: Technical Writing, the HWA and how he felt winning the Bram Stoker Award. His enthusiasm will urge you to buy all his books!! http://www.ericjguignard.com/ Support th…
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Poetry with Her Grey Side (REPLAY)
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NSFW A wonderful discussion about motherhood, children's books, and sensual poetry. I loved talking with Her Grey Side and I especially loved getting to hear her read her work. Follow her here: https://twitter.com/HerGreySide Would you like to support this podcast? You can give a direct donation to me via kofi : https://ko-fi.com/isoellen Thank you…
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Roasting coffee can be maddening. Just 4° Celsius is enough to make the same green beans taste distinctly different! And there are so many things roasters can play around with: temperature, time, fan speed, drum speed, types of probes…the list goes on and on. So, if you want to start roasting yourself, where do you start!? In the first half of this…
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Caught- Balancing Magic by Isoellen is a 18+ fantasy for adults {romantasy} novel with magic, swords, corsets, and creatures. But no elves. THIS EPISODE Chapter 12 Calix's point of view, The Witches Daughter. A very amature read by Isoellen, the author of her work in progress. I skipped a NSFW chapter which will be posted on my REAM again soon. Som…
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Open Mic Poetry With Drifting @LostSeaScrolls (REPlAY)
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NSFW Poetry! A fun hour reading poetry and exchanging thoughts with poet Drifting @lostseascrolls via twitter and instagram. Find more of his wonderful words here: https://twitter.com/lostseascrollsΑπό τον isoellenwrites
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Conversation with an author PA and Book Con Planner!
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Cheryl Maddox is a woman of many talents who loves to read! She turned that into becoming an editor, author virtual assistant, book signing and author con planner! Check out her website here cherylsliterarycorner.com and her link tree is here: Links We talked about all the jobs she does and how she got there, there is information here for authors, …
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Caught Chapters 9 and 10 Author Read
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Caught- Balancing Magic by Isoellen is a 18+ fantasy for adults {romantasy} novel with magic, swords, corsets, and creatures. But no elves. THIS EPISODE Chapter 9 - The Girl Has Three Knives on Her (Calix) Chapter 10- I'm Not a Witch, I'm A Monster (Anika) Hummm. is there an episode missing? Please comment and let me know. First Episode (chapters 1…
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What flavours do you want from your coffee? Every coffee bean begins its life green. And if you brewed it up without first roasting it, you’d get a yellow-green cup of grass-flavoured water. But, as soon you apply heat to a bean, the flavour can morph to from something quite vegetative to a very acidic unripe fruit, then a very sweet fruit, and eve…
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