a podcast about intrinsic value and slowing down to notice the good stuff
decaf espresso: is a short, thoughtful, and lightly silly podcast about paying attention to the parts of life we usually rush past. Hosted by Chieff and Joe, the show blends warm conversation, genuine curiosity, and a dose of intellectual play - like a small cup of something rich, crafted with care, and meant to be savored.

Each 20–30 minute episode explores the intrinsic value of everyday experience: why certain moments stay with us, how attention shapes meaning, what makes something delightful, and how slowing down helps us experience life with more depth, humor, and presence. Expect tangents, references to books and music, improvisation, the occasional guest, and the comfortable feel of two friends thinking out loud.

We’re not here to hustle, optimize, or grind. We’re here to notice. To wonder. To savor.

If you’re the kind of person who likes big ideas in small doses - or you just want conversations that feel like a break instead of a chore - pour a cup and join us.

Topics you’ll hear on the show:

• curiosity, meaning, and attention

• creativity and savoring

• philosophy made humane and cozy

• the small delights that make life richer

• how we make sense of being human

• conversations with interesting people who get it

Perfect for listeners who enjoy: On Being, The Anthropocene Reviewed, Philosophize This!, You’re Wrong About, and thoughtful, conversational shows that pair warmth with wonder.

New episodes begin February: follow now so you don’t miss the first pour.