how to be a home barista [part 2/2] | deep talk radio

if you make coffee at home, this episode of deep talk radio is for you. bill gordon returns to share timeless coffee wisdom, joined by home barista friend orlando ureña, who walks us through his “holy trinity” of home brewing.these conversations go beyond recipes and gear into the deeper layers of coffee—ritual, discipline, curiosity, labor, creativity, and community. some episodes focus on practical skills for home baristas and coffee professionals, including espresso dialing, grinders, workflow, and brewing methods. others explore the specialty coffee industry, café life, sourcing ethics, and the human stories behind the cup.deep talk radio, presented by the smartest animal, treats coffee the same way it treats music, art, and identity: as a medium for reflection. the goal isn’t hype or hot takes—it’s timeless conversation designed for patience, repeat listening, and genuine curiosity.whether you’re:building a home espresso setupworking in specialty coffee or café culturelearning how coffee is sourced, roasted, and evaluatedor exploring why coffee matters in your daily lifethis series is designed to age well. some episodes are archived, some current—but all are part of an ongoing archive of thoughtful, grounded coffee conversation.tags / keywordsdeep talk radio, the smartest animal, coffee podcast, specialty coffee podcast, home barista podcast, espresso podcast, coffee culture, coffee conversations, specialty coffee industry, espresso at home, coffee brewing techniques, barista life, café culture, third wave coffee, coffee sourcing, coffee roasting, coffee grinders, espresso workflow, coffee gear, coffee education, coffee as ritual, creative process, slow conversation, long form podcast