Best Espresso Hour Podcasts (2025)

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Espresso Partners #345 46:13

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13d ago46:13

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Rob enjoys some espresso beans from Partner's coffee, he talks, raps, sings about bicycles, turtles and his new One-Person-Show titled "1972 Till Infinity". Show IG ~ @cchpodcastBy Rob Cantrell

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Every Day Holiday #346 52:53

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Rob talks about Thanksgiving vibes, he brews up some amazing coffee beans from Kos Cafe in Brooklyn using a Chemex. Rob talks, raps and sings about gravy; plus explores vocal effects. https://www.youtube.com/@cannabiscoffeehourpodcastBy Rob Cantrell

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Vegana Italiana: Traditional Italian the Plant-Based Way with Tara Punzone 49:10

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Today on The Italian Radio Hour, we step into a trulyinnovative corner of the culinary world—one where tradition meets transformation. Our guest is Tara Punzone, acclaimed chef, owner of the first 100% plant-based Italian restaurant in the United States Pura Vita, and author of the vibrant cookbook Vegana Italiana. Born and raised in a lively Itali…

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Veniero, an Italian Tradition since 1894 1:10:30

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This week on The Italian Radio Hour - Today, we have a very special episode where history, family, and the sweet traditions of Italian pastry come together. We are joined by Robert Zerilli, whose family founded the iconic Veniero’s Pasticceria in New York — a beloved institution for over a century. Alongside him is Germana Valentini, an award-winni…

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Washed & Roasted feat. Max Rewak #344 1:23:17

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Rob is joined on the keys by musician Max Rewak, they play some music together and enjoy some Brooklyn Roasted washed Ethiopian beans. Show IG @cchpodcastBy Rob Cantrell

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Dune : The Coffee #343 1:12:04

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Rob brews up some DUNE coffee; he experiments with guitar tones and funk beats plus talks, sings and raps about everyday life. Show IG ~ @cchpodcastBy Rob Cantrell

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Abruzzese is a language not a dialect with Prof. Roberta D'Alessandro 59:17

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This week on The Italian Radio Hour: ABRUZZESE is a language, not a dialect What if you could finally say that what your grandparents from Abruzzo spoke wasn’t a dialect, but a language? How did the Abruzzese language develop, and what makes it unique?In this episode, I chat with Prof. Roberta D'Alessandro, Chair of Linguistics, Syntax and Language…

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Drift Away feat. Danny Danko #342 55:35

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Rob roasts some Drift-Away/She-Roars coffee in a chemex for grow-writer/activist Danny Danko. Rob and Danny talk US legalization's history, High Times Magazine in NYC and great smoking songs in Hip-Hop. Pod IG ~ @cchpodcastBy Rob Cantrell

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I Borghi piu' belli d'Italia with Dr. Fiorello Primi 58:41

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Did you know that Triora is the village of witches? That Pacentro is the birthplace of Madonna's grandparents? That Spello hosts a yearly "infiorata"? This week on The Italian Radio Hour - 🎙️ Join us for an enchanting journey through Italy’s hidden gems with Fiorello Primi, President of I Borghi più Belli d’Italia. From mountain hamlets to coastal …

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Lost in the Supernatural #341 1:04:29

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Rob enjoys enjoys brewing up some coffee called Super Naturals from SuperLost coffee roasters in Brooklyn, NY. He drinks good coffee, talks about New York legal cannabis, raps about Seltzer water, plays funky beats and experiments with unique guitar tones. Show IG ~ @cchpodcastBy Rob Cantrell

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The Buried City: Unearthing the real Pompeii with Gabriel Zuchtriegel 53:10

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This week on The Italian Radio Hour - I am delighted to welcome Gabriel Zuchtriegel, Director of the Archaeological Park of Pompeii. Born in Germany, Dr. Zuchtriegel is one of the youngest ever to hold such a prestigious position in the world of archaeology. His work has breathed new life into Pompeii, one of the most extraordinary windows into the…

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Bat-Man Blends feat. Donwill #340 1:24:05

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Rob and super creative Donwill (Tanya Morgan / HBO / Almanac Of Rap podcast) talk, sing and rap about almost everything; plus brew a wild blend of Partner's Brooklyn coffee beans and some Bat-Man coffee that Rob got at Comic Con. Show IG ~ @cchpodcast Guest IG ~ @donwillBy Rob Cantrell

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Miso Soup Troop #339 1:02:28

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Rob experiments with fuzzy guitar tones and funky obtuse beats in this afternoon solo jam session. He talks, sings, raps and dances about miso soup and much more. Show IG ~ @cchpodcastBy Rob Cantrell

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The Italian Dream & The American Dream - Chasing a dream or a leap of faith 1:10:32

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This week on The Italian Radio Hour - Today we’re diving into one of my favorite topics: what it really means to pack up your life, cross the ocean, and start fresh in a new country. For some, it’s chasing a dream, for others it’s a leap of faith — but for everyone, it’s life-changing.Joining me today are two wonderful guests whose stories beautifu…

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Trop Cherry #338 1:00:14

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Rob enjoys a strong ginger ale and has a solo session of dub, funk and rock. IG ~ @cchpodcastBy Rob Cantrell

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ROME - An ode to its food and culture with Katie Parla 51:09

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Today, I am very excited to welcome back The Italian Radio Hour Katie Parla. Her passport might say “Born in the USA” but her soul belongs to Rome. No one knows Rome better inside and out as a food er, culinary guide, and bestselling author, Katie has spent the last twenty years eating, researching, and, let’s be honest, obsessing over Rome’s food …

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Bong Hits 4 Jimmy #337 59:51

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Rob celebrates his freedom of speech and bong hits, he talks about peace, love and raw honey. He freestyles, sings and plays guitar. IG ~ @cchpodcastBy Rob Cantrell

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The Bride’s Journey: Hidden Wedding Traditions of Molise 1:20:54

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Today, I have the great pleasure of welcoming AntonioScasserra, Director of the MUVES – Museo delle Vestimenta inCampobasso, Molise. Unlike most museums, MUVES is not housed in an officialinstitution, but rather within the private residence of Antonio and his wife—atrue labor of love and preservation. The museum safeguards an extraordinary collecti…

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Ethiopia Nano Challa #336 1:01:05

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Rob samples fresh Ethiopian coffee beans from Stumptown and plays dub beats and acoustic guitar. Loose & fun musical solo session. IG ~ @cchpodcastBy Rob Cantrell

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Stoneota Film Fest #335 57:27

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Rob rolls upstate to host "The Cannabis Culture Film Fest" to Oneonta, New York. He talks with in film makers from the festival and the founders of the festival. Special Thanks to IG ~ @Shainde1 Special Thanks to Greg Klein ~ Film Commissioner Otsego, NY Special Thanks to Dave Walters & Tim Mattson from CCFF IG ~ @cchpodcast…

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Espresso, drama, and The Italians with Michelle Darren 41:43

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Think you know Italians? Michelle Darren—actress, director, acting coach, and the creative force behind The Italians. Born to a Milanese mother and raised between cultures, Michelle has lived in New York and brings a unique lens to stories of identity, family,and what it means to be Italian and Italian American. She not only directed but also starr…

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Kickstart Rhymes #334 46:36

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Rob enjoys a chemex of Partner's Kickstart coffee beans. He raps about green goodess salad dressing, wine-coolers and modes of transportation. IG ~ @cchpodcastBy Rob Cantrell

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The "Fruit Detective" Isabella Dalla Ragione 1:15:37

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This week on The Italian Radio Hour: Isabella Dalla Ragione, known as Italy’s “Fruit Detective,” has spent her life uncovering forgotten varieties of pears,apples, figs, and cherries—sometimes by reading the brushstrokes of Renaissance paintings as botanical clues. Through her foundation Archeologia Arborea,she has revived hundreds of ancient fruit…

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Jasmin Green feat. Rouge #333 58:56

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Rob kicks it with New York rapper/artist Rouge from the electro-funk hip hop group Rouge Way. Rouge and Rob rap/sing/talk/laugh about life, Hip Hop, health, New York City and legal Cannabis. IG ~ @rougeworldd IG ~ @cchpodcastBy Rob Cantrell

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Marcella Hazan, the cook, the author, the woman with filmmaker Peter Miller 46:34

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This week on The Italian Radio Hour - Today, I am joined by award-winning filmmaker Peter Miller, whose work has consistently brought stories of cultural icons, history, and the human spirit to the screen. In his documentaries from Sacco & Vanzetti, to Frank Lloyd Wright to the most recent “Marcella”, Peter often spotlights subjects whose lives res…

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More Variety #332 58:14

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Rob makes a chemex full of Variety coffee beans. Rob talks/raps/sings about staying committed to your own vibe/vision, growing up in Washington DC and the developing legal cannabis scene in New York City. IG ~ @cchpodcast YT ~ https://www.youtube.com/@cannabiscoffeehourpodcastBy Rob Cantrell

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The Italian Garden Project & FIG FEST with Mary Menniti 41:41

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BUON FERRAGOSTO a tutti from The Italian Radio Hour!In this week's episode, The Italian Garden Project and FIG FEST (Sept 14th) with Mary Menniti.Today, I’m especially excited to welcome someone I not only admire for her work but also know personally — Mary Menniti, the founder of The Italian Garden Project. Mary has made it her mission to celebrat…

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Headliner #331 53:39

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Rob enjoys some coffee beans from Broadsheet roaster called Headliner. Rob talks, raps, sings about NY Crumbcake, the Chemex coffee maker and developing the tone with this podcast.By Rob Cantrell

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Within Cultures: Pearl Diving in the Arabian Gulf from Anthropological Perspective (29.07.25) 7:53

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Pearl diving in the Arabian Gulf represents collective memory, identity, and survival. From anthropological perspective, it was a floating society with strict roles. Women, though not in the boat, they played vital roles in managing household and waited for months; the waiting itself became a cultural act translated into poetry and songs.Pear Divin…

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Vital Spark: Different Types of Magnesium (29.07.25) 4:39

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We highlight here 5 different types of magnesium and their benefits; for example, Magnesium glycinate helps with anxiety and sleep and Magnesium Citrate helps with constipation and support relaxed muscles.ALWAYS check with your healthcare provider before taking any supplement, especially if you have any health conditions or you are on medication.Li…

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The Thinking Room: Why Love Hurts, by Eva Illouz. Book Review (28.07.25) 5:33

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Why does modern love feel so painful? In her book "Why Love Hurts?", Eva Illouz, who gives a sociological perspective on modern love and how capitalism, therapy culture, and technology reshaped our expectation and experience of love.Listen to #Pulse95Radio in the UAE by tuning in on your radio (95.00 FM) or online on our website: www.pulse95radio.c…

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Within Cultures: Bhangra Dance from Punjab (28.07.25) 4:17

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In Within Cultures, we highlight the vibrant dance from Punjab, Bhangra. Born in the fields and celebrated on international stages, Bhangra is a dance of pride and power, and unstoppable joy.Listen to #Pulse95Radio in the UAE by tuning in on your radio (95.00 FM) or online on our website: www.pulse95radio.com…

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From CIA Officer to award-winning mystery author - Carmen Amato 45:31

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This week on The Italian Radio Hour, we welcome Carmen Amato—an award-winning author whose gripping Galliano Club series brings the gritty world of Italian-American life during Prohibition roaring back to life. Carmen grew up in Rome, New York, surrounded by stories—especially those told by her grandfather, a deputy sheriff whose tales could rival …

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Flux Yeah #330 43:39

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Rob enjoys some Flux coffee beans coffee through a Chemex. He experiments with beats, tells jokes, freestyles loose rhymes and expresses environmental ideas for the future. IG ~ @cchpodcastBy Rob Cantrell