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12. Coffee Houses and the Pumpkin Spice Phenomenon
28:01||Ep. 12A coffee house is an establishment that sells coffee and usually other refreshments, and that commonly serves as an informal club for its regular customers. The first known use of the term coffeehouse was in 1612. More commonly a coffee house or coffee shop (cafe) serves various types of coffee, espresso, latte, americano and cappuccino.Coffee houses are popular hangout spots in pop culture. The most famous example is Central Perk from the television show Friends. However, there are many more examples. Not only are these places great spots to get together on tv, they also work great in real life. Whether it's the start of your road trip, a neutral place for a first date, or a pit stop along your journey, the coffee house is essential to every day life.Real life coffee shops include Robin's Donuts, Dunkin' Donuts, Starbucks, and Tim Horton's. McDonald's is also becoming known for their great coffee. It seems as though everyone is trying to get on the coffee train.Who was Tim Horton, and what is Tim Horton's?Tim Hortons Inc., known colloquially as Tim's, Timmies, or Timmy's, is a Canadian multinational coffeehouse and restaurant chain with headquarters in Toronto; it serves coffee, donuts, sandwiches, breakfast egg muffins and other fast-food items. It is Canada's largest quick-service restaurant chain, with 5,701 restaurants in 13 countries, as of September 2023.The company was founded in 1964 in Hamilton, Ontario by Canadian ice hockey player Tim Horton (1930–1974) and Jim Charade (1934–2009), after an initial venture in hamburger restaurants. In 1967, Horton partnered with investor Ron Joyce, who assumed control over operations after Horton died in 1974. Joyce expanded the chain into a multi-billion dollar franchise. Charade left the organization in 1966 and briefly returned in 1970 and 1993 through 1996.On August 26, 2014, Burger King agreed to merge with Tim Hortons for US$11.4 billion. The two chains became subsidiaries of Toronto-based holding company Restaurant Brands International on December 15, 2014.The Pumpkin Spice Latte (PSL) is a coffee drink made with a mix of traditional fall spice flavors (cinnamon, nutmeg, and clove), steamed milk, espresso, and often sugar, topped with whipped cream and pumpkin pie spice. The beverage is most commonly associated with Starbucks, which first offered the drink in the fall of 2003.This week's podcast promo: Cigar Nerds Podcast
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11. Road Trips
27:20||Ep. 11Road trips are an essential component of modern life. What is a road trip? It is a long journey, especially one that is recreational or spontaneous, taken in an automobile. They often involve multiple stops and are often made for simple pleasure. This episode of the podcast delves into all kinds of road trips. Snacks are important on a trip and we talk about some of our favourites.We usually start each episode by talking about what we are drinking. This time, there were no drinks involved. However, Leah did enjoy a beverage earlier in the day. Her boss bought Starbucks. The drink of choice for today for the oat apple-crisp espresso. It was delicious.House moving is over. Today, Shawn cleared out his storage unit. Although he has a few remaining items at his brother's house, mostly everything is now in the home. Organization is the final task.After the preamble, we dredge up memories of childhood road trips. Leah remembers her mother waking them up at 4am. She and her sister were instructed to get dressed and get in the car. No pajamas were permitted. The 7 hour road trip to grandma's house would then take place. Shawn took a road trip with his grandparents in 1989. Mostly they did whatever his grandfather wanted. They saw airplane museums and ship harbours. A lot of driving and a whole load of motels were experienced. The rest of the episode details this past weekend's road trip to Grand Rapids, Michigan. We went to the GoodWill bins, the Lush store in the mall as well as the Lego store and Hallmark. We ate at Bob Evans and the Cheesecake Factory. A major highlight was the Wally's family of antique stores.This week's podcast promo: BatChums
10. You Won't Believe This
17:07||Ep. 10You won't believe this! We have joined the ESO Podcast Network. Established in April 2012, the ESO Network is a podcast network of shows that celebrate a love for pop culture, sci-fi, comics, and all things geek. Your co-host Shawn has been a part of ESO since early 2018. The Have Coffee Will Travel Podcast is the fifth show Shawn has been a part of with ESO. On this week's episode, Shawn and Leah discuss the drama surrounding their recent move. Married since May of this year, the couple decided they needed a home of their own. A new place with no old memories attached. The perfect place presented itself and the couple moved in this past weekend. You Won't Believe This, centers around the drama created by the buyers of Leah's old house. To say the last week has been stressful is an understatement of epic proportions. The good news is that the move is complete, the house is getting organized and Shawn and Leah are happy. We want to welcome our new ESO listeners and thank our loyal fans for continuing to support HCWT Podcast. Our drink of choice this week was the seasonal spirit Crown Royal Salted Caramel.This week's podcast promo: The 42 Cast
9. Garage Sale Haul
40:16||Ep. 9Your trash is our treasure! This week, Shawn and Leah bring you on their garage sale adventures. We are talking about what we found to put in our ETSY stores, and a few things we found for ourselves.Not only that, we dive into each item's history and how it relates to our lives.#Pavarotti #Voltron #Funko #coffee #Disney #Netflix #AttackonTitan #anime #manga #minecraft #lego #mickeymouse #VHS #laserdisc #baseball #fantasia
8. Final Episode of Soul Forge Podcast
40:55||Ep. 8Our Have Coffee listeners are invited to witness the end of an era. After more than 7 years, the Soul Forge Podcast is over. Shawn began the Soul Forge as a form of self-therapy. It was meant to be a conversation about the things that people don't often talk about. Along the way, it became something greater. Multiple guests shared their stories. No topic was ever off-limits. The Soul Forge was a love letter to the future. Shawn hoped his son would one day find it and gain valuable insights into his father's life. Perhaps that will still happen.So, Coffee lovers, sit back, relax, and enjoy this final episode of The Soul Forge Podcast.
7. Thrift, Resell, Repeat
43:26||Ep. 7Thrift shopping has transcended its humble origins to become a global phenomenon. Today, it's not just about finding unique treasures or affordable clothing — it's a lifestyle choice that champions sustainability and reduces waste.The concept of thrifting can be traced back to ancient times when communities practiced barter systems, exchanged goods or repurposed clothing and textiles. However, it wasn't until the 19th century that organized thrift stores started emerging in Europe and the United States. These stores aimed to alleviate poverty by providing affordable clothing and household items to those in need.The 21st century ushered in the era of online thrifting. Platforms like eBay and Etsy allow individuals to buy and sell secondhand items globally. The convenience of online thrifting made it accessible to a broader audience and expanded the thrift community.Thrifting has never been more popular. Social media influencers and sustainable fashion advocates champion secondhand style, showcasing their thrifted finds. Thrift stores have become trendy destinations where people hunt for one-of-a-kind pieces while supporting sustainability.
6. That's Depressing!
39:45||Ep. 6Exorcisms, drowning, and burning. These are just a few of the 'cures' for depression in the Middle Ages.On this week's episode we are discussing the history of depression. Call it a brief history of mental illness, if you will. We are covering its earliest theories as well as how it has influenced pop culture. Our own stories are also thrown in for a bit of flavour and context.Beginning with Hippocrates in the 5th century BC, depression was thought to be an imbalance in the humors. The humoral theory of Melancholia became the standard model for treatment. Of the 4 humors, black bile was considered the cause of depression or melancholia as it was known.In addition to the early history, we discuss how depression was seen and treated over the last 25 centuries. Medications, and alternative treatments are discussed. And we end our show with a look at the pop culture influences and ramifications.