Author: Justin Kownacki

The Baristas: Episode 14 – “Going by the Book”

When Madison is rude to Rich, Lorraine tries to fix it by making Rich the customer of the week — and that means whatever he says goes. Meanwhile, Ben tries to talk everyone into joining his new “can’t-lose” pyramid scheme. // Filmed at Pittsburgh’s Affogato coffee shop // Theme song: “Never Listen to Me” by The Thermals

The Baristas: Episode 13 – “Training Day”

Ben (Will McMahon) needs more hours, Reggie (Aki Jamal) needs to be trained, Aubrey (Katie Mo Goff) needs to shrink her wedding budget, and Madison (Jillian Vitko) needs Astrid (Laura Lee Brautigam) to be her roommate or else she’ll be living on the street. // Filmed at Pittsburgh’s Affogato coffee bar // Theme Song: “Never Listen to Me” by The Thermals

Interview: The Baristas Creator Justin Kownacki Shares Web Video How-To Tips

Ever wonder why we decided to create The Baristas in the first place?

In part 1 of this new 2-part interview on Web Video Chefs, Amani Channel interviews me (Justin Kownacki) about how and why I launched Something to Be Desired back in 2003, which was spun off as The Baristas in 2010. Could be useful for anyone who wants to start their own web video empire… er, show.

Look for Part 2 soon, in which I share some practical tips on how to get start creating serialized web video without going totally insane.

The Baristas: Episode 12 – “Cleaning House”

Dierdre (Lacey Fleming) locks horns with the cafe’s new owner Lorraine (Robyne Parrish) for the first (and last) time, while Madison (Jillian Vitko) desperately searches for a new roommate, and Astrid (Laura Lee Brautigam) and Sam (Shaun Starke) get used to being single again. // Filmed at Pittsburgh’s Affogato coffee bar. // Theme: “Never Listen to Me” by The Thermals