Upside Down LA

Meet the Team: Abigail

It's time for another "Meet the Team" episode and it's a special one. Ben sits down with Upside Down barista, sous chef, and ultimate schmoozer: Abigail. Hear her talk about her love for swimming and running, finding God while moving across the country, and so much more.

Barista Class of 2025

On this bittersweet episode, Ben sits down with two Upside Down baristas, Justin and Isabel, who are soon to be UCLA alumni. They discuss their experience working while being full time students, give advice to college freshman, and share funny stories from their time on bar.

Gallery Talks: A Conversation with Artist Jacob Faulkner

Zemeira Walker, Upside Down's art intern, sits down with artist Jacob Faulkner during our cafe hours to talk about his pieces in our latest art exhibit, Tikkun Olam. 

Talking Tikkun Olam

On this episode of the Upside Down podcast, Rachel sits down with Jeanne and Zemeira to talk about the upcoming UCLA student art show: “Tikkun Olam.”
Tune in as they explore the deeper meaning of Tikkun Olam — the Jewish call to repair a broken world — and how student artists are responding to this moment through creativity, vulnerability, and hope.

Interview with Artist Jake Rosen: Yom HaShoah

On this episode, Rachel sits down with artist Jake Rosen to explore the powerful stories behind his paintings. Each piece reflects his mother’s experience surviving the Holocaust and Auschwitz, highlighting his deeply moving art exhibit.

Spring Seasonal Drinks

In this episode, Ben sits down with three of the barista staff to chat about the exciting new seasonal drinks for spring. Plus, find out how each drink is uniquely named after them!

Exploring Tu Bishvat with Sam and Heather Walker

On this episode of the podcast, Isaac and Ben sit down to talk with Sam and Heather Walker to hear about their experience recovering from a wildfire, Heather’s passion for botanical illustrations, and their intimate connection with Tu B’Shvat, the Jewish New Year of the Trees.

Meet the Team: Rachel

On this episode, Ben and Isaac sit down with our newest intern, Rachel, to talk about her hometown, love for theater, and experience as both Jewish and Christian in college. Look out for more of Rachel on the podcast in future episodes!

What's Chrismukkah?

On this special holiday episode, Isaac and Ben sit down with our Two Jewish Mothers, Annette and Jeanne, to talk all things Hanukkah and Christmas.

Barista + Intern Double Feature! Zemeira Walker

Ben and Isaac chat with our newest barista/art intern, Zemeira about coffee nerdery, her hometown of Paradise, CA , and the beauty of art that deals with the unknown. Be sure to say hi to Zemeira in the cafe, or next time you see her at the Community table leading an art project!