> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://thechocolatelife.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # About TheChocolateLife, 2008-2025 | #PodSaveChocolate Ep94 - URL: https://thechocolatelife.com/about-thechocolatelife-2008-2025-podsavechocolate-ep94/ - Published: 2025-01-20T18:09:43.000Z - Updated: 2025-01-20T18:09:43.000Z - Description: The 17th anniversary of TheChocolateLife going live was last week – January 16th. In Episode 94 of #PodSaveChocolate I will review some highlights of the TheChocolateLife website and community over the past seventeen years. - Author: Clay Gordon - Tags: PodSaveChocolate, Live Stream **When and Where to Watch** 🗓️ The stream airs at LIVE 11:00 ****MST** (10:00 PST, 12:00 CST, 13:00 EST), on Tuesday, January 21st, 2024. Links below to watch live – or to view the archived episode.21st Click on this (shareable) link to watch on YouTube. Please subscribe (free!) to the [@PodSaveChocolate YouTube channel](https://www.youtube.com/@podsavechocolate/featured?ref=thechocolatelife.com), like this video, comment, and ****share** this episode to help grow the #PSC community. [Clay Gordon on LinkedIn: #podsavechocolate #lavidacocoa #thechocolatelife #cacao #cocoa #cacau…Episode Overview TheChocolateLife celebrated its 17th anniversary on January 16th, 2025\. In this episode of #PodSaveChocolate I will be revisiting the…![](https://thechocolatelife.com/content/images/icon/al2o9zrvru7aqj8e1x2rzsrca-1)LinkedInClay Gordon![](https://thechocolatelife.com/content/images/thumbnail/c45fy346jw096z9pbphyyhdz7-1)](https://www.linkedin.com/posts/claygordon%5Fpodsavechocolate-lavidacocoa-thechocolatelife-activity-7287163813542477824-HghO?utm%5Fsource=share&utm%5Fmedium=member%5Fdesktop) This ****LINKEDIN** link is shareable. [About TheChocolateLife, 2008-2025 | #PodSaveChocolate Ep94Other event by TheChocolateLife on Tuesday, January 21 2025![](https://thechocolatelife.com/content/images/icon/aGT3gskzWBf-1.ico)#PodSaveChocolate Ep94![](https://thechocolatelife.com/content/images/thumbnail/media-1)](https://fb.me/e/4qXIzB4Rj?ref=thechocolatelife.com) This ****FACEBOOK** link is also shareable. --- ## **Episode 94 Overview** TheChocolateLife celebrated its 17th anniversary on January 16th, 2025. In this episode of #PodSaveChocolate I will be revisiting the history of TheChocolateLife beginning in 2001 with chocophile.com, the 2007 inflection point in 2007 around the time of the publication of *Discover Chocolate*, and the transition from a blog to a community back to a blog to adding back in community features. [About TheChocolateLifeIf you are new to TheChocolateLife or a long-time reader, please read this post.![](https://thechocolatelife.com/content/images/icon/JR_Pods60x60FavIconCutoutButtons-1.png)The Chocolate LifeClay Gordon![](https://thechocolatelife.com/content/images/thumbnail/tyler-lastovich-lmpuKSf2uQE-1920x1080jpg.jpg)](https://thechocolatelife.com/welcome-readme/) You can read this for an intro to the livestream discussion ### **the next decade-ish** After reviewing the past seventeen years I will share my thoughts on the next decade or so. --- ### **Questions?** If you have questions or want to comment, you can do so during the episode or, if you are a ChocolateLife member, you can add them in the Comments below at ***any*** time. --- ### **More Episode Hashtags** #cocoa #cacao #cacau #chocolate #chocolat #craftchocolate #PodSaveChoc #PSC #LaVidaCocoa #TheChocolateLife --- ### **Future Episodes** 🗓️ ****Friday, January 24th** ****Equipment Q&A** – what are card chocolate makers and small confectioners looking for in new equipment? TheChocolateLife is working with a Turkish manufacturer on a fluid-bed cocoa roaster, a coating pan, and a continuous tempering machine. What is missing in your current equipment? What works well, or doesn’t – for you? What capacities and throughput? What other equipment do you think needs improving – and how? 🗓️ ****Tuesday, January 28th** Interview and tasting with Tandy Peterson, Embers Chocolate. --- ### **#PodSaveChocolate and #TheChocolateLifeLIVE Archives** **To read an archived post** and find the links to watch archived episodes, click on one of the bookmark cards, below. [Pod Save Chocolate Calendar and ArchiveNews, views, and conversations on topics in cocoa and chocolate streamed live to YouTube, LinkedIn, and Facebook. #PodSaveChocolate!![](https://thechocolatelife.com/content/images/size/w256h256/2020/12/JR_Pods60x60FavIconCutoutButtons.png)The Chocolate LifeClay Gordon![](https://thechocolatelife.com/content/images/2023/11/TagImageBanner-PodSaveChocTagFinal_1920x1080-5.jpg)](https://thechocolatelife.com/pod-save-chocolate-calendar-and-archive/) [#TheChocolateLifeLIVE ArchiveNews, views, and conversations on topics in cocoa and chocolate streamed live to YouTube, LinkedIn, and Facebook.![](https://thechocolatelife.com/content/images/size/w256h256/2020/12/JR_Pods60x60FavIconCutoutButtons.png)The Chocolate LifeClay Gordon![](https://thechocolatelife.com/content/images/2023/03/solen-feyissa-WG7v_wYZW4Q-unsplash-CalendarFeatured1920x1080.jpg)](https://thechocolatelife.com/thechocolatelife-live-calendar/) [PodSaveChocolateHosted by Clay Gordon, the creator and moderator of TheChocolateLife.com, #PodSaveChocolate covers a wide variety of topics in the worlds of cocoa and chocolate. The video versions of this podcast are hosted and archived on YouTube, LinkedIn, and Facebook. Click on the PodSaveChocolate link in the top nav on TheChocolateLife for the links to the post accompanying each episode.![](https://pnc.st/static/img/256x256.png)Pinecast![](https://social.pinecast.net/preview_card/podcasts/covers/d3730dca-0711-4720-9ef3-3b18918c1f0d/TagImageBanner-PodSaveChocTagFinal_1920x1080.jpg?title=PodSaveChocolate)](https://pnc.st/s/podsavechocolate?ref=thechocolatelife.com) Audio-only podcasts --- ## Not a Member? Live The Chocolate Life – Live La Vida Cocoa! Sign up for Free to comment and receive members-only content. Subscribe Email sent! Check your inbox to complete your signup. No spam. Unsubscribe anytime. Premium subscriptions available. ### **Become a Premium ChocolateLife Member!** | These offers are available to free members, so subscribe above then click one of the following links. | | | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | **Team TCL Member** Monthly membership | [First 2 months FREE](https://thechocolatelife.com/first-two-months-free-team-tcl-member) (save $10/yr) | | **Team TCL Leader** Monthly membership | [First 2 months FREE](https://thechocolatelife.com/two-free-months-team-tcl-leader) (save $30/yr) | ---