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“Really enjoy listening to this podcast as a coffee lover myself. The podcasts are really informative and well narrated. Really thankful for this. Highly recommend it.”
adi_kamath via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/01/24
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“I’m speechless, haven’t heard such a perfect podcast ever, a chef d’oeuvre.”
Fgyvh via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
06/07/24
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“I typically listen on Spotify but I came here specifically to leave this review. This podcast has completely blown all my expectations out of the water, has increased my knowledge of coffee in general and has even helped me improve the quality of my cups.
I stumbled upon this when I first...”Read full review »
Jaykyn via Apple Podcasts ·
Singapore ·
04/29/24
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“Very informative and well researched. I really appreciated especially the science episodes!”
birb_murray via Apple Podcasts ·
Netherlands ·
02/28/24
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“I’ve learnt a lot from these episodes. Highly recommended for any coffee lover, novice or expert!”
07x064 via Apple Podcasts ·
Norway ·
02/26/24
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“Episodes are very well produced and edited. The stories and information provided are fascinating even if you’re not too interested in the actual science of coffee but I dare you to not taste, smell or think of your next cup of coffee differently after listening!
I must also add that the piano...”Read full review »
Now&ThenFM via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
01/13/24
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“All of James coffee podcast series are absoulely fantastic! Highly engaging, very well done, completely professional while retaining an openness and inviting air and the music (that James plays himself' piano) is all just great.
Any coffee lover will learn something from his work.
Thanks James!”Read full review »
theCoffeeScientist via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/01/23
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“A must listen for coffee drinkers”
#####mmm###### via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/26/23
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“Loved all the information provided through world class storytelling. Would recommend this to anyone looking to get a better understanding of the coffee industry.”
CrisinSeattle via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/24/22
“Definitely pushed me to investigate which roasters in my area are paying a real price for coffee that will pay growers a living wage.”
BMoreGarrett via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/13/22
“One of the most interesting and eye opening podcast into coffee life stories”
Kerosg via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
09/29/21
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“Extremely informative and a very mellow listen. Worth WAY more than $0.28/lb!!”
moorsmith via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/13/21
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“This made a difference on how i will purchase coffee! thank you!”
Remi Payette via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
02/11/21
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“Such a valuable resource.”
Old Man Beans via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/04/20
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“Thankful that I found this podcast this morning. I appreciate the work you put in on these episode. You do an incredible job! Keep creating, James!”
Dre Dre22 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/15/20
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“Very good stories about the coffee industry, delicately told with a human touch, but without sugar-coating the tougher side of the business.”
Robirving5800 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/26/20
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“I deeply enjoy listening to these stories.”
vmcalo via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/01/20
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“I just listened to another Filter Stories podcast and it was just brilliant. So thoughtfully crafted and expertly put together. You can feel the care and deep passion that goes into creating. Well done and I look forward to more!”
Decodeu via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
01/08/20
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“Very important podcast about the coffee industry that we badly need.”
Joelchowkenq via Apple Podcasts ·
Singapore ·
11/15/19
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“This is by far my favourite coffee podcast. It highlights the stories of farmers around the world in a unique and interesting way.”
khggyuloug via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
11/01/19
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“Good stories behind your day to day drink- coffee.”
gracekc92 via Apple Podcasts ·
Hong Kong ·
10/28/19
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“So often we get caught up in the world of coffee flavour, machines and the specialty coffee world that we work in bit forget the people, the real people that make this patchwork so unique; Filter Stories allows us into that world. James is an exceptional story teller and finds real life struggles...”Read full review »
baristaman via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
08/20/19
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“James puts accross his passion for coffee and its good heart through the stories he brings. It's a people's podcast to me. He really opened my eyes about the coffee economics and the suffering people who give us all these amazing coffees. Moving, inspiring, breathaking, touching,...”Read full review »
#BOBCAST via Apple Podcasts ·
Belgium ·
08/06/19
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“Heard about this podcast in a magazine and was not disappointed. The stories are amazing. Every Coffee I've had since finding this podcast has tasted better and better.”Read full review »
londonladjack via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
07/12/19
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“This is a very very in-depth coffee industry podcast James goes in very deeply to all of the stories behind roasting producing and drinking coffee. It is really really worth listening to. I am a coffee roaster for the unseen Bean coffee Company.”
Blind Gerry via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/11/19
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“Well produced and very entertaining!”
Emma S Mul via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
06/28/19
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“...and notes of brilliance”
splang4u via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/21/19
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“A Sheer joy to listen to, binge listened all week. I listen to a lot of podcasts and this one compelled me to write my first review.”
nail finger via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
05/23/19
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“Really good, informative, easy listening pod. Perfect to go with a cup of coffee, obviously”
Squiz909 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
05/10/19
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“James is akin to the S Town guy in the way he makes the stories intriguing like a page turner story. I love hearing about all the stories connected to my coffee and also you can taste the coffee through the website and man i never knew about all the different type of coffee that are so good...”Read full review »
BenCole_ via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/05/19
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“A really engaging podcast which I was surprised would be so captivating. I binge listened and really enjoyed it.”
Fire4hair via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
05/03/19
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“A great podcast which really opens up the hardships and tools of those involved at producing, farming and processing our coffee in their countries and communities.
If you’re looking for not only a coffee related podcast I guarantee that this podcast will definitely be worth a listen.”
AlexicodeRed via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
04/23/19
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“James has created something very special in Filter Stories. The level of care, attention to detail, and depth given to each story immediately draws the listener in and makes you feel like you are there with James. Through this show we get to discover the hidden complexities of the coffee industry...”Read full review »
Chris Deferio via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/05/19
“Filter Stories bring together in depth knowledge of the international coffee and cafe industry and go beyond to find the untold human stories behind each cup. I have been fascinated by the people in each episode and deeply impressed by the amount of research needed to present such an easy to...”Read full review »
A_mere_human via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
02/05/19
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“Whether you like coffee or not is irrelevant, but it's the common thread weaving these stories, as all the episodes are directly or tangentially related to coffee- growing, harvesting, brewing, serving, drinking... BUT every story is about so much more than the coffee. This show is absolutely...”Read full review »
Kate Laine via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/21/19
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“Finally!! A podcast reuniting my three passions: coffee, people and investigation documentary. If you happen to be a little bored about nerdy podcasts or very gobal ones, this is what you want: extraordinary life stories from ordinary people like you and me, all having one thing in common,...”Read full review »
OK Coffee Tips via Apple Podcasts ·
Belgium ·
11/28/18
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“I really want to try Tito’s coffee. 👍”
Sther505 via Apple Podcasts ·
Germany ·
11/27/18
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“Filter Stories really opened my eyes to Podcasts, now I am really a convert! These stories bought a great blend of insights into the coffee industry with real life stories from around the globe. The research that has gone into each story really is reflected in some fantastic listening, passing...”Read full review »
brokengolfer via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
11/26/18
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“James’s stories are like a whiff of freshly roasted coffee beans!
Totally recommended!”
mikhai v. sokolov via Apple Podcasts ·
Russia ·
11/24/18
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“As a non-specialty-coffee guy, I listened to my first episode of Filter Stories because of my son, who is. His set-up was strong, “...I really like it” and “We hosted him in Nicaragua when he was searching for stories”. Add to this that my son is the one who introduced me to the mind-opening...”Read full review »
2wheelnut via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/10/18
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“All I can say is more please!! Coffee is a social beverage and I'm so glad Filter Stories is getting to the people and stories behind every cup. Share with your friends so we can get more episodes!”Read full review »
thewagon via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/05/18
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“Love to know different people and different culture in coffee industry!”
echolouloulou via Apple Podcasts ·
China ·
11/01/18
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“Filter stories are captivating and diverse, with the theme of people involved in the coffee industry tying them together. Exploring the embodied energy of the coffee bean, both material and emotional, you will be left pondering the life story of your own recent coffee and the world behind it!”
@Melbourne Coffee Lover via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
10/30/18
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“Some really interesting stories, with great production values and amazingly dedicated research.”
_BCK_ via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
10/29/18
“HONY (Humans of New York) / NPR like interviews revolving around the world of the gourmet coffee growing business. You will be pleasantly surprised at what goes around in these circles! Deep. Funny. Touching. Uplifting, and sometimes even sad... I was pleasantly surprised at the struggles of the...”Read full review »
hauget via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/29/18
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“Eloquent, informed and witty. A great listen!”
nordenrock via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
10/25/18
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“I love it! I’m a coffee professional and I’ve been saying for years that there should be a TV show about us, this is just as good! Well done. I don’t know about podcast production but it sounds like a lot of hard work went into these. My one suggestion is that certain episodes veered a little...”Read full review »
Jerushahh via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/20/18
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“This podcast is an incredible find. I can’t wait to tell everyone I know about it. I basically, binge-listened to it and can’t wait to hear more episodes in 2019 when they come back!”
MspencerH26 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/18/18
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