Cupcloud

Cupcloud

A cup of coffee isn’t just a cup of coffee. It’s the casual conversations over coffee that bring us together to talk, laugh, and learn about each other in interesting ways. The Cupcloud podcast will fill your cup with all things coffee, pop culture, trends, social media, and more! Listen in to host Sam Fraulino and friends for a creative and often humorous take on a variety of topics.

Episodes

June 26, 2025 42 mins

This episode includes a short discussion on the original stovetop espresso maker -  the moka pot.  Invented in 1933 by Alonso Bialetti, this simplistic coffee maker has been gracing Italian kitchens for almost a century. 

Coffee lovers and enthusiasts love brewing their daily espresso in the moka pot.  It’s original design makes it easy to get a perfect brew each and every time. 

So, listen in, as we talk about the moka pot along wit...

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Quick Sip- DJI Osmo Pocket 3 Is it Worth the Hype? 

This episode includes a short discussion on the popular camera DJI Osmo Pocket 3 that has taken the social media by storm.  This small but powerful camera has so much functionality and flexibility to capture amazing video and photos. 

With so many influencers and videographers hyping the DJI Osmo Pocket 3 on Youtube and Tiktok, we are seeing a trend with some content creat...

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October 13, 2024 51 mins

Everyone has a list of things that they can’t live without.  They are your grab and go things, your technology must haves, your treat yo’self indulgences, and your everyday things that make you who you are.  

This is a chance to get to know us better.  Join in for a fun conversation about our top 10 essentials.

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Is your coffee just coffee or do you LOVE coffee?  We took a deep dive into a coffee learning experience at our local roastery to learn about coffee beans, different flavors, and what it takes to make a great cup of coffee.

Join in as we talk about our Coffee 101 class and getting to know coffee better.


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Join us this episode as we dish on our personal experience with meal delivery services.  Subscription-based meal services are popping up all over social media and the introductory offers are too good to pass up.  

With the high cost of healthy food options, people are turning to meal delivery services to save time and money on weekly meal planning.  Subscription boxes are a trend that’s here to stay.  Listen in as we ...
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A quick discussion and review of one of the popular wireless microphone setups by Rode.  The Wireless Go Me.  This small wireless microphone is versatile and easy to use.

Packed with a few new key features and innovative technology, this is becoming an affordable and go to wireless audio set up for all types of causal audio needs.  With an easy to use set up and great features this podcast will dive into why this Rode Wire...

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In the words of Ferris Bueller, “Life moves pretty fast. If you don't stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it.”  This episode is about life’s transitions, the changes and adjustments that impact our lives in a significant way.  

Join us as we navigate through changes in our own lives including an only child graduating high school, the change in family dynamic as our child entered adulthood, and readjus...

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August 30, 2023 2 mins

Welcome back!  We wanted to create a special message welcoming the Cupcloud podcast back after taking a short break to really revamp, recreate and refuel our show.  We wanted to create better and more engaging episodes for the listeners as we start a new chapter in our lives.

So fill up your cup of coffee and join us for upcoming episodes, topics and hopefully a lot of laughs as your hosts Sam and Chanda Fraulino take the ...

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November 19, 2022 45 mins

Does pour over coffee live up to the hype?  Drip coffee is the most popular way to brew coffee around the world.  Yet, coffee shops are using pour over brewing for single origin coffees because this method brings out the flavor of the coffee.  Join us as we sample three popular brewing methods (Drip, French Press, Pour Over) and determine if pour over coffee really does taste better.  This is how we brew it!



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How do you take your coffee?  It’s not just milk and sugar anymore.  Dairy-free alternatives are in such high demand that coffee shops are now offering multiple options. We decided to sample a few of the newer options, try each one in an iced and a hot coffee, and tell you what we think. Listen in to find out which one we think is best.

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Have you ever fasted?   That break from food where you know you want it really bad, but you can't.   We look at things as taking a break or fasting from food, but what exactly does that mean?

I created a creative fast for myself as an artist, and wanted to clear my thoughts, work on my creativity, and rethink my artistic goals all while having no hands on creation of art of any kind.

As an artist, watercolor ...

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The Brooklyn Art Library project  also known as the sketch book project is a non-profit community art project.  Artist around the world are participating in this innovated and creative social project that changed me as an artist.   My wife surprised me with this gift, as an artist it was one of the coolest projects to work on.  So join me as I talk about my experience as an artist as I dealt with obstacles of creative issues during...

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Coffee chains continue to rise in popularity, but why exactly?  We’re going to discuss the big players among coffee chains, why they joined the coffee craze, what makes them so popular, and what we think about the future of coffee chains.
 
Music - Chill Acoustic Ukulele R&B/Soul Type Beat - "Photograph" (Prod. Matthew May)
 
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There is a current obsession with sourdough bread on social media, specifically with growing and nurturing a sourdough starter.  We’re going to discuss why we are obsessed with sourdough bread, how we grew a healthy starter, the obstacles we faced getting it just right, and a new name for our starter.

Article: 5 Ways Sourdough Is Healthier Than Conventional Bread
https://cleanplates.com/nutrition/is-sourdough-healthy

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Cancel culture is quickly becoming the new norm in social media, but what exactly is it?  “Twitter do your thing!” is a common call out for canceling. Join us as we talk about why cancel culture is increasing, reasons we cancel people and products, the negative impacts of it, and our role in canceling “cancel culture.”  

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Cancel culture is quickly becoming the new norm in social media, but what exactly is it?  “Twitter do your thing!” is a common call out for canceling. Join us as we talk about why cancel culture is increasing, reasons we cancel people and products, the negative impacts of it, and our role in canceling “cancel culture.”  

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Covid-19 has changed Christmas this year in many ways.  Join us as we discuss how Christmas is different this year including how in person shopping has shifted to online shopping, holiday traditions such as decorating and baking have been scaled back, and how gathering with family and friends has been impacted by social distancing or even canceled altogether.  The only glimpse of traditional Christmas comes from watching our favori...

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A look at the comparisons of Call of Duty Modern Warfare to the new Call of Duty Black Ops: Cold War and why the game took a step back in development, graphics, game play movements and even sound. 

Call of Duty- Black Ops: Cold War multiplayer mode is absolutely horrible and buggy as all get out.  It’s not even close to what the 2019 Call of Duty: Modern Warfare game play is both visually and the development of multiplayer...

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Retro gaming is making a comeback in pop culture.  We’ll talk about our experiences growing up during the video game revolution, the death of the arcade, the growing popularity of eSports, and an exciting announcement from Atari.  Get ready to geek out as we time warp back to the beginning of video games in the early 80’s.

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November 14, 2020 34 mins

Cold brew coffee went mainstream a couple of years ago.  Listen in as we discuss what cold brew coffee, how it’s made, and how easy it is to make your own at home.  We’ll talk about why it has so much caffeine and answer all kinds of questions so you can determine if cold brew is right for you.

Music - Chill Acoustic Ukulele R&B/Soul Type Beat - "Photograph" (Prod. Matthew May)


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