Let's be honest, there's a lot of wholesome nonsense in this one. This week we sat down with one of our very own, Robbie Heriman, to learn more about his journey in coffee and what excites him. From bodegas to water sommeliers, pour over coffee to Red Bull, we have you covered.  We may not get too deep into coffee, but we do get deep into fun. So sit back, relax, and enjoy a conversation between to guys who get way too excited about all the beverages. You'll be glad you did! Wishful Drinking is (almost) always recorded live in Downtown Tyler, Tx at The Foundry Coffee House over a delicious cup of coffee. Stay up to date with the podcast at: Instagram: @foundrycoffeehouse Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thefoundrycoffeehouse Website: www.foundry-coffee.com

Today we're sitting down with our good friend and coffee business genius Edgar Licea of Quarry Coffee Bar. Quarry was a coffee catering outfit located in Fort Worth which brought excellent coffee to unsuspecting wedding goers and corporate events. Edgar offers words of advice for prospective coffee entrepreneurs and anyone trying to build the ultimate home coffee shop. Join us as we have a lot of fun talking coffee business! You can find Edgar online: @e.dgr & @quarrcoffeebar Wishful Drinking is (almost) always recorded live in Downtown Tyler, Tx at The Foundry Coffee House over a delicious cup of coffee. Stay up to date with the podcast at: Instagram: @foundrycoffeehouse Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thefoundrycoffeehouse Website: www.foundry-coffee.com

Why would a church open a coffee shop in the middle of a (largely) empty downtown Tyler in 2014? We wanted to know too, so we sat down with Campus Pastor of the Bethel Bible Downtown, Eric Barton, to find out why. Eric is a brilliant communicator, who's vision and love for our community, led Bethel to embark on something we're pretty excited about. Hint: it's the whole reason we're here! The Foundry is a unique shop. We don't function like you'd expect a church coffee shop to function. There are no Bible verses on the wall and we never hand out tracts. There is, however, a real focus on excellent coffee and even better hospitality, with no strings attached. We hope that's been your experience.  Join us as we dive deep and talk about the good things happening right here in downtown Tyler, Tx! Wishful Drinking is (almost) always recorded live in Downtown Tyler, Tx at The Foundry Coffee House over a delicious cup of coffee. Stay up to date with the podcast at: Instagram: @foundrycoffeehouse Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thefoundrycoffeehouse Website: www.foundry-coffee.com

Oh man, today is a fun one! If you've been in the ETX coffee scene for more than a few months then you know today's guest, Lydia Baskin. Lydia is the owner of Big Shot Coffee House and the all new East Texas School of Coffee! Her passion for coffee runs deep and she has a lot of wisdom to share about the industry. Whether you're looking to get into the coffee game or just want to hear passionate people talk about what excites them, this is the episode for you. You can connect with Lydia online at: @bigshotcoffeehouse You can find the insane brewer we discuss here: https://prima-coffee.com/equipment/ground-control/grnd-cntrl-cyclps-voga-sp Wishful Drinking is (almost) always recorded live in Downtown Tyler, Tx at The Foundry Coffee House over a delicious cup of coffee. Stay up to date with the podcast at: Instagram: @foundrycoffeehouse Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thefoundrycoffeehouse Website: www.foundry-coffee.com

We. Are. Back.  Welcome to Season Two! We've saved this entire season for coffee and we couldn't be more excited for what's in store. This week we're joined by our good friend and fellow downtowner Jonathan Ramm of Porch Culture Coffee Roasters. Located right in downtown Tyler, Tx and literally in our building, Jonathan and the team bring world class coffee roasting to your doorstep...literally.  Did we use literally too much? Who cares, PC is awesome and we're LITERALLY so excited he's on this week's episode! Join us as we talk coffee, origin stories, and even home roasting with popcorn makers. It's one you won't want to miss!  You can connect with Jonathan online at: @porchculturecoffee Get your coffee delivered to your door at: pc.coffee/delivery Wishful Drinking is (almost) always recorded live in Downtown Tyler, Tx at The Foundry Coffee House over a delicious cup of coffee. Stay up to date with the podcast at: Instagram: @foundrycoffeehouse Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thefoundrycoffeehouse Website: www.foundry-coffee.com

It's the Season 1 Finale already! Time flies when you're having fun. This week Payton and Matthew Jewell join Loren to talk song writing, young love, and if you're lucky, they may just play a song or two for you at the end! We couldn't be more thrilled to wrap up our first season with such a fun couple. The Jewells are staples in the Tyler music scene. If you haven't seen them live yet, what are you waiting for? You can follow them at: @__his.andhers Wishful Drinking is always recorded live in Downtown Tyler, Tx at The Foundry Coffee House over a delicious cup of coffee. Stay up to date with the podcast at: Instagram: @foundrycoffeehouse Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thefoundrycoffeehouse

This week we sit down with our very own Star Baker, Seth Hillman, to discuss life as a baker, over-thinker, and downtown community super star. A recent transplant to Tyler, Seth makes all of our pastries here at The Foundry Coffee House and we thought it was high time we introduced him to you! You can follow his cooking escapades on Instagram: @sethbakesthings Wishful Drinking is always recorded live in Downtown Tyler, Tx at The Foundry Coffee House over a delicious cup of coffee. Stay up to date with the podcast at: Instagram: @foundrycoffeehouse Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thefoundrycoffeehouse

Wishful Drinking travels worldwide (sort of) in this week's episode as host Loren Roe sits down with with Ethan Borrero of Mercy Ships to discuss the truly global impact of the organization. Mercy Ships is a non-profit based right here in East Texas that mobilizes it's pair of state-of-the-art hospital ships for deployments in countries all over the world, providing much needed medical care to underserved people groups. Join Ethan and Loren as they discuss opportunities within Mercy Ships and how there's room for everyone to serve on board. For more information about joining the Mercy Ships team, whether locally or abroad, Ethan is your man: [email protected] https://opportunities.mercyships.org/ Wishful Drinking is always recorded live in Downtown Tyler, Tx at The Foundry Coffee House over a delicious cup of coffee.  Stay up to date with the podcast at: Instagram: @foundrycoffeehouse Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thefoundrycoffeehouse

Loren is joined by an all-around good guy, Andrew Rogers. He presently is a Site Manager at Gleaux Car Wash, but in this episode, we go way back into his past experiences at Pine Cove Camps and what leadership skills he acclimated there. He also does a deep dive into his faith, lessons he's learned, and what books have molded him thus far. Hope you enjoy! Book recommendations: Good to Great by Jim Collins The Ideal Team Player by Patrick Lencioni The Four Disciplines of Execution by Chris McChesney, Jim Huling, and Sean Covey Crucial Conversations by Joseph Grenny, Kerry Patterson, Al Switzler, Ron McMillan Wishful Drinking is always recorded live in Downtown Tyler, Tx at The Foundry Coffee House over a delicious cup of coffee. Stay up to date with the podcast at: Instagram: @foundrycoffeehouse Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thefoundrycoffeehouse

This week is a little different, as Loren sits down with himself to give answers to some questions about the podcast. He'll be answering questions such as why is the Foundry doing this, what is our goal with this series, and what will the future look like. He also dives into the history of the Foundry and what he hopes to see happen with the podcast. Wishful Drinking is always recorded live in Downtown Tyler, Tx at The Foundry Coffee House over a delicious cup of coffee. Stay up to date with the podcast at:  Instagram: @foundrycoffeehouse Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thefoundrycoffeehouse