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Espresso Round: Joe Orozco-Lee & Jeremy Lupinacci, Shlurp Podcast CoHosts

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Espresso Round: Joe Orozco-Lee & Jeremy Lupinacci, Shlurp Podcast CoHosts

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WHAT DID WE LEARN FROM THE ESPRESSO ROUND?

Jimmy Butler, the NBA star, is the founder and face of Big Face Coffee. Besides him, Jeremy and Joe’s expectation for celebrity coffees are low.
Joe has never listened to the Coffee People podcast, and he’d have a cup of coffee with Keanu Reeves given the opportunity. Jeremy’d choose actor Andrew Garfield.
A good co-worker is a team player who communicates, compromises, and can multi-task. They have a consistent vibe making for an easy work relationship.
Jeremy really likes himself, and as a friend, he shows up. Joe is an intentional human who balances fun and seriousness really well. They both like Marvel movies.
Their coffee hot takes: Jeremy thinks the price of roasted coffee is too high, and people should be emboldened to roast coffee. Joe doesn’t like cold brew.

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