Dr. Hoby Wedler: Seeing in Flavor & Experiencing Life Through Taste

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Taste of Place

Northshore Specialty Coffee

10 episodes

1 week ago

We're North Shore Specialty Coffee, and we think that life is just better when you're sippin' on somethin'. At a coffee shop, at a brewery, at a distillery, life is all about shared moments, and those that make us obsess over the flavors that go into the cup. We just get to enjoy them. We think that there's something special in the magic of, "Try this," and then the connections that come from that. So think of this like a never ending happy hour or something where we just get to geek out together and talk about flavor and human connection.

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Dr. Hoby Wedler: Seeing in Flavor & Experiencing Life Through Taste

Taste of Place

31 minutes 13 seconds

3 months ago

Dr. Hoby Wedler: Seeing in Flavor & Experiencing Life Through Taste

Join us for an extraordinary conversation with Dr. Hoby Wedler, a blind organic chemist and certified sensory analyst who experiences the world through flavor. Born without sight, Hoby has transformed what others might see as a limitation into his greatest strength, becoming a master of terroir and sensory storytelling.

Discover how childhood soup-making sessions shaped his palate, why he believes blindness allows him to "see in flavor," and how vulnerability creates deeper connections over shared beverages. From Hungarian paprika to Santa Cruz mountain wines, Hoby reveals the profound beauty of terroir and how our senses can paint vivid pictures when we learn their language.

This isn't just about overcoming obstacles; it's about embracing a completely different way of experiencing life's richness. Hoby's infectious curiosity and "wetworking" philosophy will change how you think about flavor, connection, and the art of being present.

Dr. Hoby Wedler holds a PhD in Organic Chemistry from UC Davis. Connect with him at hoby@hoby.com or follow @HobyWedler on Instagram.