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The Ear Coffee Podcast is your best place to learn about Minnesota and Minnesota adjacent DIY/DIT music. Join Joe and Wes every Wednesday to hear conversations with your next favorite band.
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Nick Check and the Dead Century from 2023-12-14T11:39:20.358888
For the second episode, Ear Coffee editor Wes Muilenburg sat down with Minneapolis folk rockers Nick Check and the Dead Century.
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Nick Check and the Dead Century from 2022-03-07T11:38:41.559844
For the second episode, Ear Coffee editor Wes Muilenburg sat down with Minneapolis folk rockers Nick Check and the Dead Century.
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Nick Check and the Dead Century from 2022-02-22T04:24:12.663775
For the second episode, Ear Coffee editor Wes Muilenburg sat down with Minneapolis folk rockers Nick Check and the Dead Century.
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Meet The People Behind Ear Coffee from 2022-02-22T04:24:12.662680
Ear Coffee writers Joe Keyport and Wes Muilenburg sit down to give people a long-winded look behind the curtain. They discuss the process they use when reviewing albums as well as discussing Preocc...
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Calvin Heights from 2022-02-22T04:24:12.660304
In September of 2017, Ear Coffee's Joe Keyport sat down with Minneapolis experiemental rock band Calvin Heights to discuss their newest album Worst Calligraphy. This interview was dug out of an arc...
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Anna Marie Carey from 2022-02-22T04:24:12.659514
Minnesota singer-songwriter Anna Marie Carey has been involved in the world of worship music for most of her life. However, it wasn't until after college that she started taking music seriously. Sh...
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Spelt Melk Collective from 2022-02-22T04:24:12.656131
Ear Coffee editor Wes Muilenburg sat down with the Twin Cities jazz fusion quartet Spelt Melk Collective for episode 11 of the Ear Coffee Podcast. The band shared an interesting perspective on bein...
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Ear Coffee Live | 1.27.19 from 2022-02-22T04:24:12.647430
Wes and Joe now have a radio show! They discuss all things going on the local scene here in Minneapolis with slight forays into national and international scenes. This podcast is an edit of that sh...
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Double Grave from 2022-02-22T04:24:12.646428
This week, Joe got the opportunity to interview Jeremy Warden of Double Grave to discuss the band's history, new record, and Jeremy's social media trickster nature.
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The Symptones from 2022-02-22T04:24:12.636207
For your May 1st episode, Joe sat down with the band The Symptones to discuss their debut record Irrational Fears / Overactive Imagination.
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Ear Coffee Live - 5.5.19 from 2022-02-22T04:24:12.634905
Wes and Joe site down for a rare discussion about their favorite local releases from the month of April. Also, Wes got in a twitter fight with his biggest fan over Vampire Weekend.
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Caleb Hinz - Normal Parents from 2022-02-22T04:24:12.591704
This week, Wes sat down with Caleb Hinz of The Happy Children to discuss the band's final album Same Dif, his production work, and more.
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Goodnight Gorillas from 2022-02-22T04:24:12.588331
This week, Wes got a chance to sit down with Joe, Jake, and Shun (RIP Connor) from the band Goodnight Gorillas ahead of the release of their newest album Splash. The three members discussed the rec...
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Prathloons from 2022-02-22T04:24:12.586582
This week, Joe sat down with Collin Dall of the band Prathloons to talk about their newest release Live Loons: Urban Artifacts 5.19.19. Collin discussed his musical beginnings as a home recording p...
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Charlie Doesn't Surf from 2022-02-22T04:24:12.583496
This week Ear Coffee talked to Josh, John, and Wyatt of Charlie Doesn't Surf. They discussed their debut record, Josh's relationship with the late Ed Ackerson, and the ballsy decision to burn a cop...
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Stone Arch Isles from 2022-02-22T04:24:12.580155
This week Ear Coffee talked to the band Stone Arch Isles about their two new EPs, Homemade Jams and Season Sublime.
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Ear Coffee's 2019 Round-Up from 2022-02-22T04:24:12.574255
For today's episode, Wes and Joe sat down to discuss a handful of their favorite releases of 2019. If you'd like to read more and find links to everything mentioned in the episode, head to the blog...
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Fox Theory from 2022-02-22T04:24:12.573468
For the first episode of 2020, Wes talked to two members of the band Fox Theory about their new EP River Kids.
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Bob Ross Mob Boss from 2022-02-22T04:24:12.571923
This week, Joe sat down with Aaron and Bray of Bob Ross Mob Boss to discuss the band's forthcoming EP Everything's Chrome in the Future due out on February 8. Ear Coffee was lucky enough to premier...
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Floodwater Angel from 2022-02-22T04:24:12.569425
This week, Wes talked to the psyche glam jam band, Floodwater Angel.
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Lamp Noise from 2022-02-22T04:24:12.565218
Ear Coffee talks to Brett and Elise of the band Lamp Noise.
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The Florists from 2022-02-22T04:24:12.561716
This week, Ear Coffee spoke with The Florists about their new record "Hold It Together."
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Gambler's Daughter from 2022-02-22T04:24:12.560635
For a special episode, Wes spoke with Jessa Roquet of Gambler's Daughter about Going Live with Love: Songs of Support for Jessa Roquet.
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Alien Book Club from 2022-02-22T04:24:12.557199
This week, Ear Coffee talks with two-thirds of Alien Book Club about their newest EP, "And I'm Not Even Having Fun Anymore."
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Optimal Crime from 2022-02-22T04:24:12.556418
For this week's episode, Ear Coffee talked to Siobáhn of Optimal Crime.
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Jack Pfeffer from 2022-02-22T04:24:12.551587
This week, Ear Coffee talks to Jack Pfeffer about his new record, "This Morning's Face."
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Split Fountain from 2022-02-22T04:24:12.550604
This week, we talk to Jordan, Rose, and Fez of Split Fountain.
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Teenage Halloween from 2022-02-22T04:24:12.543694
This week, Joe talks to Luke Henderiks from Teenage Halloween about their new self-titled record.
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Bobby Rethwish from 2022-02-22T04:24:12.496146
Ear Coffee catches up with Minneapolis songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist Bobby Rethwish.
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Little Lizard from 2022-02-22T04:24:12.488783
This week, I talked to Shea and Liz of the funk-punk duo Little Lizard.
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Admiral Fox from 2022-02-22T04:24:12.484265
This week, Wes speaks with Dan Demarco of Admiral Fox.
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Internet Dating from 2022-02-22T04:24:12.475445
This week, Joe talks to Deano of the band Internet Dating.
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Boyfriends from 2022-02-22T04:24:12.371316
This week, Wes talks to three members of the band Boyfriends about the recent reissue of their entire catalog.
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Obstructionist from 2022-02-22T04:24:12.366624
This week, Joe talks to Andy Campion of the punk band Obstructionist.
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Another Heaven 2021 from 2022-02-22T04:24:12.360593
This week, Joe talks to Ali and Cole of Another Heaven.
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Wannabianca from 2022-02-22T04:24:12.284280
This week, Joe talks to all three members of Wannabianca.
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Nat Harvie from 2022-02-22T04:24:12.273776
This week, Wes talks to Nat Harvie about their new record, "Married in Song."
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Blue Venus 2022 from 2022-02-22T04:24:12.272967
This week, Wes talks to all four members of the hardcore band Blue Venus.
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Don't Panic Records & Distro from 2022-02-16T16:28:22
This week, Joe talks to Danny and Renn of Don't Panic Records & Distro about their 10-year anniversary.
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January Local Release Round Up from 2022-01-28T05:00
This week, Wes and Joe start a new(ish) show for the pod.
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Creeping Charlie from 2022-01-26T05:00
This week, Joe talks with Julia Eubanks, guitarist, singer, and songwriter for the band Creeping Charlie.
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Getting By from 2022-01-19T00:00
For our first episode of the new year, Joe talks to all four members of Getting By.
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Favorite Local Releases for 2021 from 2021-12-29T05:00
This week, Wes and Joe discuss their favorite releases of 2021.
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Common Sage from 2021-10-13T05:00
This week, Wes talks to Julian Rosen of the band, Common Sage.
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Chamber Six Media - Trip 27 from 2021-08-25T15:07:39
For today's podcast, Joe talks to Oscar and Kevin of Chamber Six Media.
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Haze Gazer from 2021-06-23T05:00
This week, Wes chats with Haze Gazer about their Ascension EP.
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Stars Hollow from 2021-05-19T05:00
This week, Wes talks to Tyler Stodghill of the band Stars Hollow.
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Release Round Up (Jan - April 2021) from 2021-05-15T16:09:13
Wes & Joe sit down and discuss their favorite releases from the first few months of 2021.
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Kitchen Knife Blood Pact from 2021-05-12T05:00
This week, Wes talks to the members of Kitchen Knife Blood Pact.
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Smellkin Ernesto from 2021-03-31T05:00
This week, Joe talks to singer-songwriter Eric Johnson, better known as Smellkin Ernesto.
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horse tornado from 2021-03-17T05:00
This week, Wes speaks with Dylan Hiliker to talk about his new record out on March 19.
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Breathe and Repeat from 2021-03-10T05:00
This week, Wes talks to all three members of Breathe and Repeat.
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Wyatt Moran from 2021-02-17T05:00
This week, Joe talks to singer-songwriter Wyatt Moran about his new EP, "Start Again."
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Career Day from 2021-01-20T05:00
This week, Joe talks to Desmond and Jacob from the band Career Day.
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Ear Coffee's 2020 Round-Up from 2020-12-30T05:00
Wes and Joe sitdown for a fever dream of a discussion about their favorite Minnesota-based releases of 2020.
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Floral Patterns. from 2020-11-25T05:00
This week, we talk to the Portland-based quartet Floral Patterns. about their split EP with California Cousins.
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ManDancing from 2020-11-20T05:00
Ear Coffee talks to ManDancing's Stephen Kelly about the band's new record "The Good Sweat."
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The Weak Days from 2020-10-28T05:00
Ear Coffee's Wes spoke with The Weak Days about their new release “The Fabric of Our Lives,” out Oct. 30, via Deep Sea Records.
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Fox Theory & Marie Finch from 2020-10-21T05:00
Ear Coffee sits down with Jack of Fox Theory and Joe of Marie Finch to discuss their forthcoming split.
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niiice. pt. 2 from 2020-09-30T05:00:04
In our first repeat episode, Wes digs into niiice.'s new record "Internet Friends" with all three members of the band.
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Rhino Shrine from 2020-09-16T05:00:14
Wes talks with the rock band Rhino Shrine about their new release, "My Goodness."
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Double Grave (2020) from 2020-08-26T05:00:06
This week, Jeremy Warden of Double Grave sits down with Ear Coffee to discuss the band's new album, "Goodbye, Nowhere."
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Dirty Junk from 2020-08-12T05:00:03
Dirty Junk sits down with Ear Coffee to talk about their new EP "Open Then Spit."
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Maggie Gently from 2020-07-29T05:00:18
This week, Joe talks to Maggie Grabmeier, the artist behind Maggie Gently.
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Blue Venus from 2020-05-20T05:00:07
This week, Wes spoke to the hardcore quartet, Blue Venus.
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4th Curtis from 2020-02-19T11:30
This week, Joe talked to Lex, Ty, and Maddie of the band 4th Curtis about their fantastic EP Invisible Ax.
The band will be playing a show with Kat and the Hurricane, Candace Griffin, and Poor...
Dreams We've Had from 2020-01-22T12:30
For this week's episode, Wes sat down with Bennett from dream pop band Dreams We've Had.
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Fragile Canyons from 2019-12-27T11:30
We are getting close to the end of 2019. For our second to the last episode of the decade, Joe talked to Andy Engstrom of Fragile Canyons. They released the album Here It Is in November of 2019. Th...
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Static Panic from 2019-12-22T19:22:01
For this special episode, we checked in with Static Panic following the release of their EP Glow, put out earlier this year. If you haven't given that release a listen or witnessed the band live, y...
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Gully Boys from 2019-12-20T11:30
For this special episode, Ear Coffee ventures into the 7th Street Entry greenroom to talk to Gully Boys about their new EP Phony.
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Mostly Trees from 2019-12-18T11:30
This week, Ear Coffee sat down John and Dan of the indie rock band Mostly Tree to discuss their up coming debut self-titled record.
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Shrimp Olympics from 2019-12-14T11:30
For this special Saturday episode, Joe talked to Austin and Teagan of the band Shrimp Olympics.
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NATL PARK SRVC from 2019-10-30T11:30
This week Joe sat down with Dylan, Nathan, and Josue of NATL PARK SRVC to discuss their new EP Psychic Friends Fair, which was released in August of 2019.
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Keep For Cheap from 2019-10-16T11:00
This week Wes talked to the five-piece indie rock band Keep For Cheap ahead of their debut EP Get Along, which was released on October 16.
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David Huss from 2019-09-18T11:00
For this episode of the Ear Coffee Podcast, Joe interviewed David Huss to discuss his debut album Intuition which was released on Friday, September 13. They talked about the album's themes of love ...
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Abe Anderson from 2019-08-24T00:00
Ear Coffee's Wes sat down with Abe Anderson to discuss his debut solo EP Slacker ahead of its August 23 release.
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Kate Malanaphy from 2019-08-21T11:30
This week, Wes sat down with Kate Malanaphy to talk about her newest EP "Soak," produced entirely by Caleb Hinz of Normal Parents. As a solo artist, Kate has become a standout in the local scene wi...
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Silent Agency - Give Sound 2019 from 2019-08-19T22:58:01
We're sorry to interrupt your regular Ear Coffee Podcast content, but Wes did a special interview with Evan Bakker of Silent Agency ahead of Give Sound 2019. This event is a charity festival featur...
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Ear Coffee This Month - July from 2019-07-31T11:46:51
The Ear Coffee Podcast has a new segment - Ear Coffee This Month. Every month, Joe Keyport runs down a handful of tracks that stood from the rest.
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Another Heaven from 2019-07-24T11:00
This week, Joe got to talk with Aaron, Ali, and Cole of the band Another Heaven. The episode feels like you're sitting in the middle of three friends talking about music, and it's great. All three ...
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The Best Local Albums of 2019 (So Far) from 2019-07-10T11:00
Joe and Wes sit down and slowly lose their minds while discussing their favorite albums of the first half of 2019.
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Sal Paradise from 2019-03-27T15:02:55
This month Joe Keyport sat down three members of the band Sal Paradise right before their release show for their brand new Table for Two EP.
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Twin Lakes from 2019-01-23T16:47:47
For Ear Coffee's first podcast of 2019, we spoke with the band Twin Lakes before they took the stage at Caydence Coffee and Records in early December.
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The Nokturnal North from 2019-01-18T01:31:30
For episode 13, Ear Coffee sat down with three of the five members of the Minneapolis folk-rock band The Nokturnal North. We discussed the band's use of a traditional producer and their upcoming re...
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Alexander Natalie Band from 2018-12-12T23:06:36
Ear Coffee's Joe Keyport sat down with Alexander Natalie of the Alexander Natalie Band to discuss the release of their debut record How Much Could You Ask Of Me? which is out on Saturday, December 15.
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Marah in the Mainsail from 2018-11-21T21:42:09
For this episode, Joe sat down with Durry, Wilder, and Valentine, three of the five members from the Minneapolis cinematic alt-rock band Marah in the Mainsail. This episode was recorded ahead of th...
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Shrimp Olyimpics from 2018-10-27T17:04:53
For Episode 15 of the podcast, Joe sat down with Austin Lombardo of Shrimp Olympics and a member of his live band Teagen DeVoe.
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In Pursuit of Something Interesting: Tongue Party - "Looking For A Painful Death" from 2018-09-21T16:33:02
In Pursuit of Something Interesting is a column on the Ear Coffee blog that focuses on digging through the vast catalog of music in the world to discover something you maybe haven't heard before. T...
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Ear Coffee Turns a Year Old from 2018-08-29T02:21:42
Initially, Wes and Joe wanted to do a Car Seat Podcast where they drive around Minneapolis and talk about how Ear Coffee and how it has evolved over the last year. However, that didn't happen so th...
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Jenny and Tyler from 2018-04-26T18:00:28
Ear Coffee sat down with duo Jenny and Tyler before their show on Tuesday, April 17 at the University of Northwestern - St. Paul.
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Interviews from 2018-04-18T21:34:37
For the 4th episode of the podcast, Ear Coffee writers Wes and Joe sat down to discuss interviewing. We may not planned a ton but this episode of the Ear Coffee Podcast is one of our best yet.
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