DOUBLE ESPRESSO Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/double-espresso Join Kai, the coffee expert, and George, the coffee rookie, as they dive into the world of coffee, culture, and creativity. Recorded at SWIG HQ, the newest coffee shop in Stretford, Manchester, Double Espresso is your go-to podcast whether you're a seasoned coffee connoisseur or just a coffee enthusiast with no barista training. Tune in for engaging conversations, insightful tips, and a whole lot of coffee love! © 2025 Double Espresso COMMON ARTS 81c75027-3c69-5076-8437-2570347ea6ab no 42debcf0-1561-11f0-b405-59eef35d1229 Kai Giraulo George Bailey en Wed, 23 Jul 2025 07:35:00 -0700 Tue, 02 Dec 2025 22:25:26 -0800 https://img.transistor.fm/tfEgxCRW9Bodtbx_j4D22G2e2seSbWoxcdicmAnxVvc/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9hYjBh/YzJiYmQzM2U0MTJl/OTIzNGY1ZThiN2U0/OTAwNy5wbmc.jpg DOUBLE ESPRESSO serial COMMON ARTS Join Kai, the coffee expert, and George, the coffee rookie, as they dive into the world of coffee, culture, and creativity. Recorded at SWIG HQ, the newest coffee shop in Stretford, Manchester, Double Espresso is your go-to podcast whether you're a seasoned coffee connoisseur or just a coffee enthusiast with no barista training. Tune in for engaging conversations, insightful tips, and a whole lot of coffee love! Join Kai, the coffee expert, and George, the coffee rookie, as they dive into the world of coffee, culture, and creativity. coffee, culture, creativity, specialty coffee, Stretford, Manchester, coffee connoisseur, barista training, podcast, coffee expert, coffee rookie, engaging conversations, insightful tips, community, photography, London College of Fashion, theatre, podcasting, audio production, creative scene COMMON ARTS common@commonarts.co.uk No No Double Espresso: The First Shot 1 1 Double Espresso: The First Shot full f1570aa1-bd53-4240-8746-151588d762c8 https://share.transistor.fm/s/fb4fbccf In this very first episode, Kai and George introduce themselves and share their unique journeys. Kai, the owner of SWIG, discusses his passion for coffee and the story behind his coffee shop in Stretford. George, a theatre director and producer, talks about his background and how he ventured into podcasting. They delve into the vibrant coffee culture in Manchester and the launch of the Double Espresso podcast.

Recorded at SWIG after closing time, they share personal anecdotes, the challenges of starting a business, and the impact of social media on their growth. The conversation captures the essence of Manchester's coffee scene, emphasising the importance of community and connection. Stay tuned for the next episode, where they focus on making the perfect Double Espresso and other fun topics.

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Recorded at SWIG after closing time, they share personal anecdotes, the challenges of starting a business, and the impact of social media on their growth. The conversation captures the essence of Manchester's coffee scene, emphasising the importance of community and connection. Stay tuned for the next episode, where they focus on making the perfect Double Espresso and other fun topics.

]]> Tue, 08 Apr 2025 09:05:00 -0700 COMMON ARTS COMMON ARTS 1886 In this very first episode, Kai and George introduce themselves and share their unique journeys. Kai, the owner of SWIG, discusses his passion for coffee and the story behind his coffee shop in Stretford. George, a theatre director and producer, talks about his background and how he ventured into podcasting. They delve into the vibrant coffee culture in Manchester and the launch of the Double Espresso podcast.

Recorded at SWIG after closing time, they share personal anecdotes, the challenges of starting a business, and the impact of social media on their growth. The conversation captures the essence of Manchester's coffee scene, emphasising the importance of community and connection. Stay tuned for the next episode, where they focus on making the perfect Double Espresso and other fun topics.

]]> SWIG, coffee, Manchester, Stretford, Double Espresso, podcast, coffee culture, community, connection, coffee shop, theatre director, producer, personal anecdotes, social media, business challenges, coffee enthusiast, barista training No Kai Giraulo George Bailey Double Spro Bros 2 2 Double Spro Bros full ad4af7fd-f13f-453d-86c4-21cee607e90a https://share.transistor.fm/s/dce4b1e9 In the second episode of 'Double Espresso,' Kai and George dive into the world of espresso! They taste-test various espressos, including a unique apple ferment espresso, and spill the beans on serving the perfect shot. The lads share their global coffee adventures and chat about the importance of community in coffee culture. Plus, there's a special treat for listeners who pop by Swig. Join them for a cracking journey filled with fascinating coffee insights and stories! 

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]]> Thu, 17 Apr 2025 10:40:17 -0700 COMMON ARTS COMMON ARTS 3136 In the second episode of 'Double Espresso,' Kai and George dive into the world of espresso! They taste-test various espressos, including a unique apple ferment espresso, and spill the beans on serving the perfect shot. The lads share their global coffee adventures and chat about the importance of community in coffee culture. Plus, there's a special treat for listeners who pop by Swig. Join them for a cracking journey filled with fascinating coffee insights and stories! 

]]> coffee, culture, creativity, specialty coffee, Stretford, Manchester, coffee connoisseur, barista training, podcast, coffee expert, coffee rookie, engaging conversations, insightful tips, community, photography, London College of Fashion, theatre, podcasting, audio production, creative scene No Kai Giraulo George Bailey Morning Coffee Glory 3 3 Morning Coffee Glory full b210d25c-986b-4bfb-a557-bf83cb6b1f0b https://share.transistor.fm/s/d7b2ca0d After a marathon-fueled break, Kai and George are back! They chat about morning coffee rituals, share hilarious listener routines, and Kai spills the tea (or rather, the matcha) on how to brew it right. The episode wraps up with a playful roast of the worst (in george's opinion) coffee highstreet chain. Grab a coffee and get listening !

]]> After a marathon-fueled break, Kai and George are back! They chat about morning coffee rituals, share hilarious listener routines, and Kai spills the tea (or rather, the matcha) on how to brew it right. The episode wraps up with a playful roast of the worst (in george's opinion) coffee highstreet chain. Grab a coffee and get listening !

]]> Mon, 12 May 2025 09:46:30 -0700 COMMON ARTS COMMON ARTS 2633 After a marathon-fueled break, Kai and George are back! They chat about morning coffee rituals, share hilarious listener routines, and Kai spills the tea (or rather, the matcha) on how to brew it right. The episode wraps up with a playful roast of the worst (in george's opinion) coffee highstreet chain. Grab a coffee and get listening !

]]> coffee, culture, creativity, specialty coffee, Stretford, Manchester, coffee connoisseur, barista training, podcast, coffee expert, coffee rookie, engaging conversations, insightful tips, community, photography, London College of Fashion, theatre, podcasting, audio production, creative scene No Kai Giraulo George Bailey Specialty Coffee Fix 4 4 Specialty Coffee Fix full ebf1f37e-1dd5-42e5-9920-2af475eb008d https://share.transistor.fm/s/d5a23dfb After a long hiatus, Kai and George are back! They discuss exciting updates at Swig, including new sandwich options and delicious homemade cakes. Dive into the world of speciality coffee as Kai breaks down ethical sourcing, roast profiles, and the role of baristas. The episode also highlights Manchester Slurp Fest, a festival bringing the local coffee community together. The hosts tease a new recording strategy and encourage listeners to explore other speciality coffee shops. Grab a coffee and tune in! Make this short and sweet

]]> After a long hiatus, Kai and George are back! They discuss exciting updates at Swig, including new sandwich options and delicious homemade cakes. Dive into the world of speciality coffee as Kai breaks down ethical sourcing, roast profiles, and the role of baristas. The episode also highlights Manchester Slurp Fest, a festival bringing the local coffee community together. The hosts tease a new recording strategy and encourage listeners to explore other speciality coffee shops. Grab a coffee and tune in! Make this short and sweet

]]> Tue, 24 Jun 2025 06:10:45 -0700 COMMON ARTS COMMON ARTS 2907 After a long hiatus, Kai and George are back! They discuss exciting updates at Swig, including new sandwich options and delicious homemade cakes. Dive into the world of speciality coffee as Kai breaks down ethical sourcing, roast profiles, and the role of baristas. The episode also highlights Manchester Slurp Fest, a festival bringing the local coffee community together. The hosts tease a new recording strategy and encourage listeners to explore other speciality coffee shops. Grab a coffee and tune in! Make this short and sweet

]]> coffee, culture, creativity, specialty coffee, Stretford, Manchester, coffee connoisseur, barista training, podcast, coffee expert, coffee rookie, engaging conversations, insightful tips, community, photography, London College of Fashion, theatre, podcasting, audio production, creative scene No Kai Giraulo George Bailey