Uncommon Grounds
Todd Carmichael’s desire to push his own personal and professional limits takes him places known for taste and innovation. Driven by his never-ending quest to find the next big thing, Todd looks for new products he can release to his customers.
20151 season
Cast: Todd Carmichael
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Season 1
8 episodes
- 1. Big In JapanTodd invents a revolutionary new brewing device but to keep up with demand he must head to Japan, a notoriously eccentric place to do business. In Tokyo and Osaka, Todd has his work cut out for him closing his cross-cultural deal.CC43minSep 14, 2015
- 2. Havana NightsThe climate is perfect for Todd to explore Cuba, an island that's been off limits his entire life. In Havana, Todd meets up with guest star Les Stroud (Survivorman), and the two embark on an eventful journey across the island.CC43minSep 21, 2015
- 3. American in ParisTodd plans a food truck cafe at the Louvre, but innovators don't often get a warm welcome in Paris. Todd meets American chefs and learns the secrets to the City of Lights, then he's off to Morocco in search of a rare machine.CC43minSep 28, 2015
- 4. Dr. Carmichael, I Presume?Todd marks the 20th anniversary of his company, La Colombe, and 10 years of marriage to singer Lauren Hart. Heading to Zambia to find the perfect anniversary roast, he ends up on an adventure that's not for the faint of heart.CC43minOct 5, 2015
- 5. Turkish DelightTodd meets up with his friend Hamdi to explore the catacombs of Cappadocia and the delights of Istanbul, but as the regional struggle against ISIS spills into the streets, they find themselves en route to the Syrian border.CC43minOct 12, 2015
- 6. Iceland's Strange BrewSugarcubes drummer Siggi Baldursson introduces Todd to local oddities as he explores the land of fire and ice. On a quest for a unique coffee beer, Todd goes fishing on the Arctic circle and gets too close to an erupting volcano.CC43minOct 19, 2015
- 7. Jamaica Me CoffeeTodd invents draft iced latte and heads to Jamaica for its famous Blue Mountain Coffee, but a change of heart sends him to a Jamaica few travelers see: the backstreets of Kingston and authentic jerk pits deep in the mountains.CC42minOct 26, 2015
- 8. A Man, A Plan... PanamaThere's one country so important to Todd's business that he must go there every year. That country is Panama, and it boasts one of the fastest growing economies in the world. Panama also produces the most expensive coffees in the world. Todd's journey takes him through the transformed barrios of Panama City, to restaurants and cafes run by former gang members and trades punches with his childhood idol and former world champion boxer Roberto Duran. High in the mountain town of Boquete, Todd meets with a coffee genius who stands at the forefront of the industry and produces a bean that sells for an absurd 600 dollars a pound.CC42minNov 2, 2015
Uncommon Grounds
20151 season8 episodesEnded
Todd Carmichael’s desire to push his own personal and professional limits takes him places known for taste and innovation. Driven by his never-ending quest to find the next big thing, Todd looks for new products he can release to his customers.
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- Cast
- Todd Carmichael
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Audio languages
English
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