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Mohsin and Matt are back to complete their conversation on coffee, as we continue to use this project to highlight some of the great names you should know about in New York specialty coffee.

This episode is a part of Feature Fridays, where we will present returning guests who drop weekly wisdom on the cultures they are passionate about.

One of the greatest things found in specialty coffee out in New York is the community. With the help of Bill, we are proud to share this conversation that introduces us to two of the best in the game. Representing the Saltwater Coffee and Pipeline Coffee Company shops respectively, here is part 1 of a 2 part conversation with Mohsin Uddin and Matt Robertson.

This episode is a part of Feature Fridays, where we will present returning guests who drop weekly wisdom on the cultures they are passionate about.

If you make coffee at home, we made this episode for you. Bill is back with V&V to give his timeless coffee wisdom, and we have our home barista friend Orlando discussing his "holy trinity" of home brewing.

This episode is a part of Feature Fridays, where we will present returning guests who drop weekly wisdom on the cultures they are passionate about.

If you're a coffee fan on any level, we made this episode specifically for you. Bill is stopping by V&V as our second Feature Friday guest to give you practical advice on not only what to get for making coffee at home, but presents a well-balanced perspective on how to think about the bean.

This episode is a part of Feature Fridays, where we will present returning guests who drop weekly wisdom on the cultures they are passionate about.

Get to know more about Bill, the voice behind a love for coffee on Feature Fridays.

Our "Unpacked" segment of V&V features solo interviews by our co-hosts. The segment is a refresh of this podcast that once went by the same name, and focuses exclusively on our guests whose stories we unpack. Our featured guests represent their passions and cultures so well; they deserve their distinction.⁣

We make another stop along the Bronx creative revolution (see: previous episode with the Bronx Native), and meet a visual artist who had no interest for this style of creativity in the first place. Because sometimes, your calling finds you.

Our "Unpacked" segment of V&V features solo interviews by our co-hosts. The segment is a refresh of this podcast that once went by the same name, and focuses exclusively on our guests whose stories we unpack. Our featured guests represent their passions and cultures so well; they deserve their distinction.⁣

In the heart of the Boogie Down Bronx, A2 meets up with Amaurys Grullon, who co-founded this Bronx-based brand, and who also helped pioneer this Bronx modern creative revolution. 

Our "Unpacked" segment of V&V features solo interviews by our co-hosts. The segment is a refresh of this podcast that once went by the same name, and focuses exclusively on our guests whose stories we unpack. Our featured guests represent their passions and cultures so well; they deserve their distinction.⁣

How can your pastor be introverted? Get to know more about Mike, and how he uses his quiet personality to accomplish great things.

Our "Unpacked" segment of V&V features solo interviews by our co-hosts. The segment is a refresh of this podcast that once went by the same name, and focuses exclusively on our guests whose stories we unpack. Our featured guests represent their passions and cultures so well; they deserve their distinction.⁣

Pastor's wife AND pastor's life? Meet a fellow podcaster who does all of this and more, and discusses how she manages her schedule.

Our "Unpacked" segment of V&V features solo interviews by our co-hosts. The segment is a refresh of this podcast that once went by the same name, and focuses exclusively on our guests whose stories we unpack. Our featured guests represent their passions and cultures so well; they deserve their distinction.⁣

Ever heard of a seven-part harmony? Yes... seven parts. It has been done, and that's where our story begins with Robert Leslie. Hear the conversation with an individual actively involved in music ministry, and discover the life of a singer.

Our "Unpacked" segment of V&V features solo interviews by our co-hosts. The segment is a refresh of this podcast that once went by the same name, and focuses exclusively on our guests whose stories we unpack. Our featured guests represent their passions and cultures so well; they deserve their distinction.⁣