Extraordinary Joe Fri, 17 Jul 2026 06:00:02 -0400 https://www.buzzsprout.com/2620889 en-us © 2026 Extraordinary Joe yes 293d2374-a5cc-536f-9145-59a431ab1036 Jeremy Lyman episodic false Extraordinary Joe is a podcast about exceptional coffee shops and the people who built them. Every episode, host Jeremy Lyman, co-founder of Birch Coffee, sits down with the founders behind some of the most remarkable coffee shops in the world. These are the people who bet on themselves and built something their communities likely can't imagine living without. Part coffee conversation, part founder story, part love letter to the places that make us feel at home. 


New episodes will air the first 3 Fridays of each month! 

]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) Jeremy Lyman https://storage.buzzsprout.com/uyjqsie2328rlvykv35nao3jmzen?.jpg Extraordinary Joe https://www.buzzsprout.com/2620889 Extraordinary Joe Episode 06: Anu Menon of Driftaway Coffee Extraordinary Joe Episode 06: Anu Menon of Driftaway Coffee Episode 06: On this week's episode, I sit down with Anu Menon, co-founder of Driftaway Coffee in Brooklyn, New York.

Anu and I met in the middle of a 25 cup coffee tasting! In today's episode we recount are initial encounter, what drove her and her partner to start a roastery, the way to become the roaster of the year and all the things one can do with a home popcorn machine! Be sure to listen and also check out the Driftaway Coffee Omakase! 

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Some people leave everything behind to build something special. Extraordinary Joe is a podcast that finds those people, sits down with them and goes deep.

Host Jeremy Lyman, co-founder of Birch Coffee in New York City, brings a rare insider's perspective to every conversation. From the first spark of an idea to the moments that almost broke them, these are the real stories behind the places that feel like home.

Because a truly great coffee shop is never just about the coffee.

Watch on YouTube (coming soon)

Follow us on Instagram:   @extraordinaryjoepodcast @coffeedogguy

]]> Episode 06: On this week's episode, I sit down with Anu Menon, co-founder of Driftaway Coffee in Brooklyn, New York.

Anu and I met in the middle of a 25 cup coffee tasting! In today's episode we recount are initial encounter, what drove her and her partner to start a roastery, the way to become the roaster of the year and all the things one can do with a home popcorn machine! Be sure to listen and also check out the Driftaway Coffee Omakase! 

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Some people leave everything behind to build something special. Extraordinary Joe is a podcast that finds those people, sits down with them and goes deep.

Host Jeremy Lyman, co-founder of Birch Coffee in New York City, brings a rare insider's perspective to every conversation. From the first spark of an idea to the moments that almost broke them, these are the real stories behind the places that feel like home.

Because a truly great coffee shop is never just about the coffee.

Watch on YouTube (coming soon)

Follow us on Instagram:   @extraordinaryjoepodcast @coffeedogguy

]]> Buzzsprout-19502873 Fri, 17 Jul 2026 06:00:00 -0400 5015 full false Extraordinary Joe Episode 05: Rich Nieto of Sweetleaf Coffee Roasters Extraordinary Joe Episode 05: Rich Nieto of Sweetleaf Coffee Roasters Episode 05 : On this week's episode, I sit down with Rich Nieto, founder of Sweetleaf Coffee in Long Island City, Queens.

Rich came from a musical background, fell in love with the science of coffee, and bet on his borough at a time when nobody else was. We discuss astrology, coffee and the importance of family and partnership. This was a truly fun one. 

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Some people leave everything behind to build something special. Extraordinary Joe is a podcast that finds those people, sits down with them and goes deep.

Host Jeremy Lyman, co-founder of Birch Coffee in New York City, brings a rare insider's perspective to every conversation. From the first spark of an idea to the moments that almost broke them, these are the real stories behind the places that feel like home.

Because a truly great coffee shop is never just about the coffee.

Watch on YouTube (coming soon)

Follow us on Instagram:   @extraordinaryjoepodcast @coffeedogguy

]]> Episode 05 : On this week's episode, I sit down with Rich Nieto, founder of Sweetleaf Coffee in Long Island City, Queens.

Rich came from a musical background, fell in love with the science of coffee, and bet on his borough at a time when nobody else was. We discuss astrology, coffee and the importance of family and partnership. This was a truly fun one. 

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Some people leave everything behind to build something special. Extraordinary Joe is a podcast that finds those people, sits down with them and goes deep.

Host Jeremy Lyman, co-founder of Birch Coffee in New York City, brings a rare insider's perspective to every conversation. From the first spark of an idea to the moments that almost broke them, these are the real stories behind the places that feel like home.

Because a truly great coffee shop is never just about the coffee.

Watch on YouTube (coming soon)

Follow us on Instagram:   @extraordinaryjoepodcast @coffeedogguy

]]> Buzzsprout-19472365 Fri, 10 Jul 2026 06:00:00 -0400 4366 1 4 full false Extraordinary Joe 04 Episode: Sheldon Pinto of The Order Extraordinary Joe 04 Episode: Sheldon Pinto of The Order Episode 04 : On this week's episode, I sit down with Sheldon Pinto, co-founder of The Order in South Orange, New Jersey. This one got away from us in the best possible way.

Sheldon and his family built something really special in South Orange. Great coffee with incredible hospitality unless you try to modify a menu item.  We get into what it was actually like to open a business with your whole family, make it through a pandemic six months after opening, and keep showing up for your community every single day.

We also covered dogs, ghosts, Harry Potter, and the true value of time.

Ironically, our longest episode yet.

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Some people leave everything behind to build something special. Extraordinary Joe is a podcast that finds those people, sits down with them and goes deep.

Host Jeremy Lyman, co-founder of Birch Coffee in New York City, brings a rare insider's perspective to every conversation. From the first spark of an idea to the moments that almost broke them, these are the real stories behind the places that feel like home.

Because a truly great coffee shop is never just about the coffee.

Watch on YouTube (coming soon)

Follow us on Instagram:   @extraordinaryjoepodcast @coffeedogguy

]]> Episode 04 : On this week's episode, I sit down with Sheldon Pinto, co-founder of The Order in South Orange, New Jersey. This one got away from us in the best possible way.

Sheldon and his family built something really special in South Orange. Great coffee with incredible hospitality unless you try to modify a menu item.  We get into what it was actually like to open a business with your whole family, make it through a pandemic six months after opening, and keep showing up for your community every single day.

We also covered dogs, ghosts, Harry Potter, and the true value of time.

Ironically, our longest episode yet.

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Some people leave everything behind to build something special. Extraordinary Joe is a podcast that finds those people, sits down with them and goes deep.

Host Jeremy Lyman, co-founder of Birch Coffee in New York City, brings a rare insider's perspective to every conversation. From the first spark of an idea to the moments that almost broke them, these are the real stories behind the places that feel like home.

Because a truly great coffee shop is never just about the coffee.

Watch on YouTube (coming soon)

Follow us on Instagram:   @extraordinaryjoepodcast @coffeedogguy

]]> Buzzsprout-19437656 Fri, 03 Jul 2026 06:00:00 -0400 4995 1 4 full false Extraordinary Joe 03 Episode: Caroline Bell of Cafe Grumpy Extraordinary Joe 03 Episode: Caroline Bell of Cafe Grumpy Episode 03 : On this week's episode, I sit down with Caroline Bell, co-founder of Café Grumpy, for one of the most unexpected and genuinely fun conversations yet. We talk about what it really took to build one of New York City's most iconic independent coffee brands and we end up covering customer service, dogs, great coffee and ghosts?! 

This one goes everywhere. And we loved every minute of it

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Some people leave everything behind to build something special. Extraordinary Joe is a podcast that finds those people, sits down with them and goes deep.

Host Jeremy Lyman, co-founder of Birch Coffee in New York City, brings a rare insider's perspective to every conversation. From the first spark of an idea to the moments that almost broke them, these are the real stories behind the places that feel like home.

Because a truly great coffee shop is never just about the coffee.

Watch on YouTube (coming soon)

Follow us on Instagram:   @extraordinaryjoepodcast @coffeedogguy

]]> Episode 03 : On this week's episode, I sit down with Caroline Bell, co-founder of Café Grumpy, for one of the most unexpected and genuinely fun conversations yet. We talk about what it really took to build one of New York City's most iconic independent coffee brands and we end up covering customer service, dogs, great coffee and ghosts?! 

This one goes everywhere. And we loved every minute of it

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Some people leave everything behind to build something special. Extraordinary Joe is a podcast that finds those people, sits down with them and goes deep.

Host Jeremy Lyman, co-founder of Birch Coffee in New York City, brings a rare insider's perspective to every conversation. From the first spark of an idea to the moments that almost broke them, these are the real stories behind the places that feel like home.

Because a truly great coffee shop is never just about the coffee.

Watch on YouTube (coming soon)

Follow us on Instagram:   @extraordinaryjoepodcast @coffeedogguy

]]> Jeremy Lyman Buzzsprout-19370149 Fri, 19 Jun 2026 03:00:00 -0400 3987 1 3 full false Extraordinary Joe 02 Episode: Jonathan Rubenstein of Joe Coffee Extraordinary Joe 02 Episode: Jonathan Rubenstein of Joe Coffee Episode 02 : I sit down with Jonathan Rubinstein the founder of Joe Coffee, to talk about what it really took to build one of New York City's most iconic coffee brands. The risk, the vision, and what keeps him excited about his work today. I'm also thrilled to call Jonathan a friend. 

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Some people leave everything behind to build something special. Extraordinary Joe is a podcast that finds those people, sits down with them and goes deep.

Host Jeremy Lyman, co-founder of Birch Coffee in New York City, brings a rare insider's perspective to every conversation. From the first spark of an idea to the moments that almost broke them, these are the real stories behind the places that feel like home.

Because a truly great coffee shop is never just about the coffee.


Watch on YouTube

Follow us on Instagram:   @extraordinaryjoepodcast @coffeedogguy

]]> Episode 02 : I sit down with Jonathan Rubinstein the founder of Joe Coffee, to talk about what it really took to build one of New York City's most iconic coffee brands. The risk, the vision, and what keeps him excited about his work today. I'm also thrilled to call Jonathan a friend. 

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Some people leave everything behind to build something special. Extraordinary Joe is a podcast that finds those people, sits down with them and goes deep.

Host Jeremy Lyman, co-founder of Birch Coffee in New York City, brings a rare insider's perspective to every conversation. From the first spark of an idea to the moments that almost broke them, these are the real stories behind the places that feel like home.

Because a truly great coffee shop is never just about the coffee.


Watch on YouTube

Follow us on Instagram:   @extraordinaryjoepodcast @coffeedogguy

]]> Jeremy Lyman Buzzsprout-19331221 Fri, 12 Jun 2026 06:00:00 -0400 3644 1 2 full false Extraordinary Joe 01 Episode: Paul Schlader of Birch Coffee Extraordinary Joe 01 Episode: Paul Schlader of Birch Coffee Episode 01: Paul Schlader, co-founder of Birch Coffee, sits down with Jeremy for the first ever episode of Extraordinary Joe. From Minnesota actor to one of New York City's most respected specialty coffee pioneers.  This one is personal. Listen to how Jeremy and Paul built something extraordinary. 

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Some people leave everything behind to build something special. Extraordinary Joe is a podcast that finds those people, sits down with them and goes deep.

Host Jeremy Lyman, co-founder of Birch Coffee in New York City, brings a rare insider's perspective to every conversation. From the first spark of an idea to the moments that almost broke them, these are the real stories behind the places that feel like home.

Because a truly great coffee shop is never just about the coffee.

Watch on YouTube

Follow us on Instagram: @extraordinaryjoepodcast @coffeedogguy @birchcoffee

]]> Episode 01: Paul Schlader, co-founder of Birch Coffee, sits down with Jeremy for the first ever episode of Extraordinary Joe. From Minnesota actor to one of New York City's most respected specialty coffee pioneers.  This one is personal. Listen to how Jeremy and Paul built something extraordinary. 

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Some people leave everything behind to build something special. Extraordinary Joe is a podcast that finds those people, sits down with them and goes deep.

Host Jeremy Lyman, co-founder of Birch Coffee in New York City, brings a rare insider's perspective to every conversation. From the first spark of an idea to the moments that almost broke them, these are the real stories behind the places that feel like home.

Because a truly great coffee shop is never just about the coffee.

Watch on YouTube

Follow us on Instagram: @extraordinaryjoepodcast @coffeedogguy @birchcoffee

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