METROPOLIS-METRO CAFE, 603 Arizona Avenue, Santa Monica, CA DONATIONS, DOMINOS, and the SHOTGUN CHILI PLATES, Episode 29, part two.   How did this weeks coffee shop rise to the level of CNN International’s attention? In the print media,what the Guardian had to say will not surprise anyone who is a regular or wanders into the shop for the first time. This is a place where truly, as the Buddhists say, there is “peace on the corner”. Lots going on in this wonderful and welcoming gathering space. Are there any other coffee shops that offer a Philosophers Night? And is it ok to challenge accepted societal,religious or atheistic views? What lead Steve Snook, owner and founder of Metropolis to form this type of event as part of a coffee shop? Baristas, mentors, or both. What everyone at Metropolis has to say about customers,workers and the intangible double meaning of “service”. There are no strangers here even on a first visit. Do most coffee store owners know the backstory to their customers? Example: Who is Patty, and why is Metropolis like home to her. We truly cover it all in this week's show, from the well off and successful, to the marginalized and homeless, find out why this coffee shop is so integral to the community and important to so many. Great coffee and food is only part of the answer.   How do you build up a great credit score when you are only employed for  a week at each of your jobs? Couch surfing can only last so long. It certainly gets a lot easier when you land your perfect job. Donny, is way more than a barista, as you will discover. He was our first,and arguably most crucial contact and connection with this organization. Pushing over that first domino had a far reaching, ripple effect not only on Donny's life, but on his entire family. Find out what happened when he decided to get out of his own way. Donny wants to be a part of everyone's life. Why is this important to him and shouldn't he just give you your latte and move on? Find out why the five star reviews keep coming!   Derek answers the age old questions, is it who or what you know, and is it better to be talented or lucky? This gifted writer offers wisdom quotes and  insight with a far reaching long term plan, and a java in hand. He describes in eloquent detail the art, science and gestalt of succeeding in the entertainment industry, and just what first… and wait...second impressions really mean to accomplishing your career goals. How do you stand out in a crowded landscape? well gardening and carrying a water can are integral. Jack, has your dream job...big time sports writer and working from home...is it all it's cracked up to be? He explains in detail the ramifications of participating in four playoff games in four different sports, all in one day! Many of us have come to the intersection in our lives when we have had to discuss “putting down” Rex, or Rover, but how do you react when you have been told “It’s time to put down your Volvo”. A true part of the family, was Jack able to “let go?” Cross Country Coffee Roadshow has come to the end of season one. We’ve had a wonderful journey, met fabulous people, and have listened to stories from the heartfelt, to the hilarious. Thank you to everyone who trusted us with your stories, invited us into your coffee shops, and lives You provided us with hospitality, love and laughs, while giving us more than enough material to complete this first season In order to have a season two we now have to ask for your help. We want you to buy us a cup  of coffee. We have done this through a GoFundme page,titled $5 to cross the country with coffee. If we are successful season two will begin recording at the end of this May and back on the air with new episodes, in the Fall of this year. We will be traveling the Pacific Coast Highway from San Diego to Seattle,