Coffee, Crew, & Conversation: The Geezers Grind Collaboration with Jamie Mardis & Courtney Klimson
In the touring world, the show doesn’t happen without the crew. They’re the first ones in and the last ones out. But long nights and life on the road take a toll. That’s why we’ve teamed up to create something that fuels the body and the mission.
At Koffee Kult, they don’t do average. So our Geezers Grind blend, their team wanted something unapologetic. With my help, they fused the dark intensity of their 'Road Dog' roast with the smooth, nutty balance of their medium roast 'Horizon Gold.' And the result is not your average cup of coffee, it’s a premium, small-batch blend built for the long haul on a tour bus, or in your comfy living room lounge chair.
But this is about more than just a caffeine kick. 20% of every bag sold goes directly to The Roadie Clinic. Whether it’s mental health resources, their RoadieDocRX program, or just a safe space to heal in the Roadie Clinic, Michigan facility. Your morning coffee is now helping to provide a lifeline to the men and women behind the scenes.
It’s crews taking care of crews. From the rigger in the rafters to the engineers at front-of-house, we’re adding a layer of support so that no one is forced to walk that road alone.
Visit www.theroadieclinic.com and Head over to www.KoffeeKult.com and grab a bag of Geezers Grind today to support the world’s roadies.
Fuel your day while supporting your crew.
EPISODE 350
Welcome back to Geezers of Gear and today, we’ve got something really special.
This episode brings together an incredible collaboration built on shared passion, purpose, and a deep respect for the people behind the scenes of live entertainment.We’re teaming up with Jamie, founder of Koffee Kult, a company known for its bold, small-batch roasted coffee, and Courtney from The Roadie Clinic, who is doing essential work supporting the mental health, wellbeing, and overall sustainability of touring professionals and their families.
Together, we’re proud to introduce Geezers Grind, a custom coffee blend crafted specifically for the long days and even longer nights of life on the road. And here’s the best part: 20% of every bag sold goes directly to The Roadie Clinic, helping fund vital services for the crew that keeps this industry moving.
This collaboration is about more than great coffee, it’s about community, support, and giving back to the people who make the magic happen.
00:00 Introduction and Coffee Journey
14:32 Building a Coffee Brand
20:30 The Roadie Clinic: Supporting the Music Community
30:31 Creating a Supportive Ecosystem
41:16 Mental Health and Peer Support
51:56 Future Plans and Community Engagement
51:58 Geezers Outro Video.mp4
Co-Founder + Executive Director
Courtney Klimson is the Co-Founder and Executive Director of The Roadie Clinic, a 501(c)(3) dedicated to the full-service care of roadies and their families, co-founder and General Manager of Theory One Studios, co-founder and General Manager of Theory One Productions, and in her spare time thought it would be a good idea to start a bar and listening room within a block from the studio called Brass Alley Live, set to open in the summer of 2026.
The Roadie Clinic began as an idea in July of 2019 that quickly became solidified with the purchase of a commercial building (temporary housing) in October 2019. While continuing to wait on funding for that part of the nonprofit, Courtney built a virtual hub, an advocacy group committed to providing a safe space for roadies and their families to heal while off the road, and to advocate for - and empower them to obtain - a healthy work environment while on the road. Their current virtual offerings include RoadieDocRX, Roadies in Recovery, CrewPeeps: A Roadie Partner Network, DocuDirect: a passport + visa collection, and PeerChats. Their future includes the previously mentioned three-story, multi-faceted facility that will offer mental health services, career coaching, education, advocacy, family services, recovery resources and temporary housing when available. TRC will offer its facility (and currently offers its services) both in person and online, for little to no charge to touring professionals and their families.
Theory One Studios launched in 2025, providing a fully immersive, Dolby-Atmos capable analog…Read More
Fresh Roasted Specialty Coffee – Shipped to Your Door
At Koffee Kult, we roast specialty coffee from micro-lots, sourced from farmers we know and trust. Our fresh roasted coffee is crafted in small batches to bring out bold, smooth flavors. Whether you love dark roast, single-origin, or espresso beans, we’ve got the perfect coffee for you—delivered fresh to your door.
