Where do I even begin...Roast House Crew is my favorite. If my job allowed it, I’d be there every day, sipping coffee, breathing in the roaster, and taking tours with Teddy. But for real, Aaron, Allison, and Evan have carried on the legacy of a legend, Deb.

We were all first introduced at Radio Bar. Aaron and Evan gave me my first shot of Malört, and honestly, it was terrible, but it led to something better. We started talking, and somehow that conversation turned into a deep dive on Deb, the force behind Roast House and First Ave Coffee, and one of the most impactful people to learn about and talk about.

What stuck with me most, and what still comes up in my life daily since recording this episode, is the values and mission behind Roast House. That was the thread that connected all of us in that moment, and it’s the thing I carry forward. To live like Deb. To never waver on those values.

Give it a listen, and go check Roast House out, and make sure to get a tour from Teddy!

What do you even say when an episode is this full of brilliance?

This week on Casual Disasters, we are joined by the incredible women behind Creative Mornings in Spokane, Darya and Rosie, and this conversation is something special.

We talk about the magic of Creative Mornings, a monthly meetup that brings artists together, highlights local creatives, and builds real connection in our community. But that is just the beginning.

Rosie shares about her work as an artist and art teacher, while Darya dives into her role supporting Spokane’s growing creative districts.

These two are powerhouses, thoughtful, creative, and deeply committed to making Spokane a more vibrant and connected place. And honestly, this episode only scratches the surface of everything they do.

Give it a listen and get inspired!

Thanks again to our amazing editor - Estimate!

Riley Connors is a writer, comedian, filmmaker, and late night talk show host. This human does is truly a multifaceted artist.

My first introduction to Riley was seeing the “hi” promo videos for his new late night show Connorsversations, and I was instantly intrigued. When he found my podcast and reached out to be on Casual Disasters, I was hyped. Our very first meet up became our interview, and it was hilarious from the start. Fast friendship energy.

We talked about everything so buckle up. Hold on,. Don't get lost.

We had both submitted films to the Spokane Comedy Film Festival, but Riley actually won it a few years back. It was awesome hearing about his experience and how that win shaped his creative journey.

I’m still thinking about him taking shots of hot sauce, touching raw meat, and somehow not puking on camera. He’s a total badass.

Don’t miss his next show at The Chameleon on December 19th. Tickets dropping soon.

Tune in to the episode and meet your new favorite comedic genius.