Creators and Guests

George is a theatre director and producer, having founded and run his own theatre company, COMMON ARTS. He trained at the Arden School of Theatre in Theatre and Performance and holds a Master's degree in Theatre Directing. Recently, George has been developing his skills in podcasting and audio production. He trained with GAYDIO and created a podcast episode for an LGBTQ+ series with Amazon's Audible. As the coffee rookie on Double Espresso, George will learn from Kai while bringing his extensive knowledge of the creative scene in Manchester to the podcast.

Kai, also known as Swig or the Swig Man, is passionate about serving specialty coffee to the people of Stretford. As the owner of SWIG, the newest coffee shop in Stretford, he brings his love for coffee and community together. In addition to being a coffee enthusiast, Kai is a talented photographer and a proud graduate of the London College of Fashion. A true Stretfordian, he has a deep love for Stretford and Manchester. As the coffee expert, Kai leads coffee-centered conversations, sharing his extensive knowledge with George and the listeners. Join him on this caffeinated journey!