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Beans & Breakdowns

Grayson Carpenterwww.beansandbreakdowns.com
A podcast dedicated to bridging the gap between specialty coffee and the hardcore/metal community.

Episodes

Jacob Valentine (Guilt Trip)

On this episode I'm joined by Jacob Valentine, vocalist for Guilt Trip. We sit to talk about Manchester Hardcore, his likes and dislikes in coffee, Guilt Trip's first Canadian shows, Rain City, and they're upcoming tour with Stray From The Path. During the episode I was drinking a Peruvian single-origin from 94 Celsius. Episode Links: https://94celcius.com/ https://guilttripmhc.bandcamp.com/ https://www.beansandbreakdowns.com/...

Oct 13, 202241 min

Hoya Roc (Madball)

On this episode I'm joined by Hoya, bassist for the NYHC band Madball. We sit to talk about his coffee taste, getting fit, the Smokin' Word Podcast, what he's been listening to, and why he moved to Florida. During the episode I was drinking Tha Bom from Escape Coffee Roasters. Episode Links: https://www.escape.cafe/ https://www.youtube.com/c/SmokinWordTV http://www.casaderoc.com/ https://www.instagram.com/madballnyc/?hl=en https://www.beansandbreakdowns.com/...

Oct 06, 202259 min

Dave Boucher (Extensive Enterprise)

On this episode I'm joined by Dave Boucher, founder of Extensive Enterprise. We sit to chat about his favorite shops, picking venues, the Montreal scene, and his current playlist.  During the episode Dave was having a cup of drip from Columbus Cafe and I was having a Mexican light roast from Relay Coffee Roasters. Episode Links: https://www.columbuscafe.com/en/welcome/ https://www.relaycoffee.com/ https://eemontreal.com/ https://www.beansandbreakdowns.com/...

Sep 29, 202250 min

Isaac Lamb (Kublai Khan TX)

On this episode I'm joined by Isaac Lamb, drummer for Kublai Khan TX. We talk about his move to Nashville, his coffee taste, "Lower Form of Animal", Brewslang, home improvement, and drum gear. During the episode I was having a natural Shakiso Ethiopian coffee from Myriade Roasting Co. Episode Links: https://kublaikhantx.com/ https://cafemyriade.com/ https://www.tama.com/usa/ https://www.beansandbreakdowns.com/...

Sep 22, 202254 min

Thomas Pavia (Desecrate, COLDXSNAP)

On this episode I'm joined by Thomas Pavia, guitarist for the bands Desecrate and ColdxSnap. We sit to chat about local coffee, Japanese and Korean hardcore, the Montreal scene, Desecrate's upcoming ep, and the global hardcore family. Photo credit: Alexandre Guay During the episode we were having an Ethiopian Sheka single-origin from Dreamy. Episode Links: https://dreamydreamydreamy.com/a/pre-launch https://sainthenri.ca/ https://www.canadianroastingsociety.ca/ https://uniteasia.org/ https://des...

Sep 15, 202248 min

Dan Hodsdon (The Callous Daoboys)

On this episode I'm joined by Dan Hodsdon, guitarist for The Callous Daoboys. We sit down to talk about their taste in coffee, powerlifting, 'Celebrity Therapist', their tour with Avatar, and mosh etiquette. During the podcast Dan was having a K-Cup espresso and I was having Costa Rica Cordillera de Fuego. Be sure to go over to https://anarchycoffeeroasters.com/ and use code 'WAKETHEFUCKUP' to receive 15% off your order. Episode Links: https://www.memoirscoffee.com/ https://www.thecallousdaoboys...

Sep 08, 202255 min

Bailey & Jesse (Anarchy Coffee Roasters)

On this episode I'm joined by Jesse and Bailey, founders of Anarchy Coffee Roasters out of Kelowna, B.C. We sit to chat about home roasting, the B.C. coffee and music scene, show promotion, naming coffee blends, and biggest air(on snow). During the episode we are all drinking different coffees from Anarchy. Bailey was having a Columbian that he's dialing in, Jesse was having Straight-Edge Decaf, and I was having The Headliner Costa Rica Aquiares Estate. Visit https://anarchycoffeeroasters.com/ t...

Sep 01, 202225 min

Riz Farooqi (Unite Asia, King Ly Chee)

On this episode I’m joined by Riz Farooqi, vocalist of King Ly Chee and founder of Unite Asia. We sit to talk about the Asian hardcore, his coffee taste, the climate of hardcore in Hong Kong, and the vision behind Unite Asia. Photo Credit: Raven Lee During the episode Riz was drinking Tostini caffe and I was having a cup of Straight Edge decaf from Anarchy Coffee Roasters. Starting today, receive 15% off your order from Anarchy using code “WAKETHEFUCKUP” until September 25th! https://anarchycoff...

Aug 25, 202247 min

Rich Stone (Memoirs Coffee Roasters)

On this episode I'm joined by Rich Stone, founder and head roaster at Memoirs Coffee Roasters. We sit to talk about coffee processing, fair compensation, the Florida scene, his background in coffee, and the Memoirs story. During the episode Rich was having a termico processed Costa Rican single-origin and I was having Salma Bermudez by Manhattan Coffee. Episode Links: https://www.memoirscoffee.com/ https://manhattancoffeeroasters.com/ https://handstotheforsaken.bandcamp.com/album/fight-to-reclai...

Aug 18, 202243 min

Gustavo Hernandez (Omerta)

On this episode I'm joined by Gus, vocalist of the band Omerta. We sit to talk about the Houston scene, his coffee experience, Tim Horton's donuts, kolaches, 'Hyperviolence', and Omerta's live show. During the episode I was having a cup of Asociacion Palestina from Cloud Picker Coffee. Pick up your tickets for Church of Hardcore HERE ! Use code'Beans' for 50% off your order. Episode Links: https://cloudpickercoffee.ie/ https://ihateomerta.bandcamp.com/music https://www.beansandbreakdowns.com/...

Aug 11, 202244 min

David Plante (Northwalk)

On this episode I'm joined by David Plante, vocalist of the band Northwalk. We sit down to talk about his taste in coffee, the Quebec scene, his dislike for a certain coffee chain, Crossroads, Northwalk's upcoming tour with Guilt Trip, and his favorite city for shows. During the episode David was drinking a Columbian roast and I having Ripplecove Blend from Virgin Hill Coffee Roasters. Don't forget to pick up your tickets for Church of Hardcore Aug. 21st! Use discount code 'Beans' at checkout.&n...

Aug 04, 202238 min

Carl Schulz (Great American Ghost)

On this episode I'm joined by Carl Schulz, bassist of the band Great American Ghost. We sit to chat about his favorite coffee on tour, his experience in the coffee industry, on-stage karate, Torture World, and GAG's plans for the rest of 2022. During the episode Carl was drinking a Columbian coffee from Rook and I was having a cup of Yeferson Olaya from WatchHouse. Episode Links: https://rookcoffee.com/ https://watchhouse.com/ https://greatamericanghost.bandcamp.com/ https://www.beansandbreakdow...

Jul 28, 202228 min

Josh Guyett (ILENKUS)

On this episode I'm joined by Josh Guyett, front man of the Irish math/post-hardcore band ILENKUS. We sit down to talk about his coffee industry experience, booking shows in Galway, moving to Bristol, the departure or ILENKUS, and his current projects.  Photo Credit: Shane Horan  During the episode Josh was drinking a Burundi coffee from Colonna Coffee and I was having the Vigor blend from MushUp.   Be sure to get your tickets to Church of Hardcore Fest HERE! Use 'Beans' for ...

Jul 21, 202259 min

Aiden Versteegh (Falsifier)

On this episode I'm joined by Aiden Versteegh, vocalist of the band Falsifier. We sit down to chat about Bass Pro Shops, his first show experience, learning to be a vocalist, his coffee taste, and Falsifier's plans for 2022. During the episode Aiden was having some coffee from his K Cup and I was having Alfonso Villagomez from Plot Coffee Roasters. Alfonso Villagomez is a natural anaerobic Ecuadorian single-origin with notes of pineapple, strawberry, and milk chocolate. Episode Links: https://pl...

Jul 14, 202234 min

John Vaughan (SPACED)

On this episode I'm joined by John Vaughan, bassist of the band SPACED. We sit down to chat about his coffee origin story, his love of Kevin Malone, making third wave coffee approachable, the rapid success of SPACED and their upcoming tours. During the episode John was drinking and anaerobic Ethiopian coffee from Overwinter and I was having a cup of Baroida Estate from Goshen. Baroida Estate is a blend of three processes of the same bean giving it flavors of caramelized banana, cherry, and pista...

Jul 07, 202240 min

Jason Maher (C.i.D.B)

On this episode I'm joined by Jason Maher, vocalist if the Montreal hardcore band C.i.D.B. We sit down to chat about his background in music, his very aggressive caffeine addiction, C.i.D.B's live performances, and The Church of Hardcore. During the episode Jason was having some Never Sleep Again from Deadly Grounds Coffee while I had a cup of Las Lajas by Cantook. Las Lajas is a black honey process Costa Rican single-origin with notes of Jolly Rancher candy and red wine. Episode links: https://...

Jun 30, 202242 min

1 Year Anniversary

Here we are at Episode 52, which means we've made it a whole year! I just wanted to take an opportunity to answer some Q's that I've been asked about the podcast as well as some fun stuff and announcements. I'm also joined by an extra special guest. Episode Links: https://goshencoffee.com/ https://www.beansandbreakdowns.com/

Jun 23, 202228 min

Tyler Mateychick (Born a New)

On this episode I'm joined by Tyler Mateychick, guitarist of the New Jersey metalcore band Born a New. We sit down to talk about BAN's recent UK tour, Tyler's new Fender endorsement, Euro coffee culture, and 'Face in the Corner.' During the episode Tyler was having a cappuccino from Starbucks and I was having a of Finca San Jorge from Balam Sacred Coffee Roasters. Finca San Jorge is a washed Guatemalan geisha with notes of mango, lime citrus, and berries. Episode Links: https://www.instagram.com...

Jun 16, 202245 min

Anthony Auger (Goshen Coffee, The Effort)

On this episode I'm joined by Anthony Auger, coffee director for Goshen Coffee as well as vocalist for The Effort. We sit down to talk about green coffee buying, the Merrimack Valley hardcore scene, writing new music for Modernman, and sustainable coffee relationships. During the episode Anthony was drinking the Bona Fide blend from Goshen and I was having a cup of Pink Bourbon Creation from Rising Star Coffee Roasters. The Pink Bourbon is a washed Columbian single-origin with apple butter and j...

Jun 09, 202245 min

Steven Rawles (Belvedere)

On this episode I'm joined by Steven Rawles, vocalist and guitarist of the Alberta punk rock band Belvedere. We sit down to talk about his introduction to the coffee industry, Hindsight Is the Sixth Sense, booking tours post-Covid, and Pouzza Fest.  During the episode Steve was having a cup of Costo coffee and a jasmine tea while I was drinking Omar Tinoco Arango from Jungle. This coffee is a washed Columbian geisha with notes of pineapple, mango and  soft citrus. Photo Credit: Nick Wi...

Jun 02, 202240 min

Tyler Mully (Year of the Knife, Gridiron)

On this episode I'm joined by Tyler Mully, vocalist of Year of the Knife and drummer for Gridiron. We sit to talk about working in coffee, his artistic process, No Good At Goodbyes, Y.O.T.K.'s Europe tour, and what's in store for 2022. During the episode Tyler was having some water and I was drinking Bouquet from Tunnel Espresso. This Bouquet is the Ethiopian single-origin from Yirgacheffe with notes of grapefruit and berries. Episode Links: https://www.littlegoatcoffeeroasting.com/ https://tunn...

May 26, 202244 min

Jimmy LaDue (Judiciary)

On this episode I'm joined by Jimmy LaDue, guitarist for the bands Judiciary and Cross Me, as well as vocalist of Low End. We sit to talk about the Milwaukee coffee scene, joining Judiciary, Lubbock on purpose, barbering, and mixology. During the episode Jimmy was having a lavender oat milk latte from Anodyne Coffee Roasting and I was having a cup Mustefa from KOHI. Mustefa is a natural Ethiopian single-origin with notes of berry smoothie and maple. Episode Links: https://anodynecoffee.com/ http...

May 19, 202253 min

Darel McFayden (Foreign Pain)

On this episode I'm joined by Darel McFayden, guitarist of the band Foreign Pain, to talk about his start in guitar, working at Chain Reaction, Crio Bru, and Death of Divinity. During the episode Darel was having a mocha from Lean Bean Coffee and I was having a cup of Nyeri from Goose Keeper Coffee Roasters. Nyeri is a 12hr fermented Kenyan single-origin with notes of nectarine and lime zest. Episode Links: https://m.facebook.com/TheLeanBean https://goosekeeper.co/collections/coffee https://fore...

May 12, 202241 min

Brittany Lane (Payasa)

On this episode I'm joined by Brittany Lane, vocalist of the band Payasa. We sit down to chat about her favorite local coffee, Oprah Winfrey chai lattes, representation in hardcore, the newest Payasa EP, and horror films. During the episode Brittany was drinking Nestle Listo coffee and I was having a cup of Pressure Mind blend from the Cancer Bats roasted by Anchored Coffee. The Pressure Mind blend is a mix of Guatemalan and Brazilian beans with notes of chocolate and toasted almond. Episode Lin...

May 05, 202235 min

Pete Koller (Sick Of It All)

On this episode I'm joined by Pete Koller, guitarist of the NYHC band Sick Of It All. We sit down to talk about his taste in coffee, fitness and wellness, upcoming plans for SOIA, and the NYC coffee scene. During the episode I was having a cup of Kenyan AA from Phil & Sebastian Coffee Roasters. This coffee is a Kenyan single-origin from the Othaya Coop with notes of grapefruit, currant, and peach nectar. Episode Links: https://philsebastian.com https://www.sickofitall.com https://www.beansan...

Apr 28, 202235 min

Luke Rota (Wisdom In Chains, Stigma)

On this episode I'm joined by Luke Rota, drummer for the band Wisdom In Chains, as well as Stigma and most recently Z9!. We sit down to chat about his taste in coffee, his first drum kit, where to find NYC's best pizza, and upcoming music from Z9!. During the episode I was having a cup of Ethiopia from La p’tite Brûlerie. This is a natural Ethiopian single-origin produced by the Coop Howolso SCFCU with notes of raspberry, cherry, and bergamot. Episode links: https://laptitebrulerie.com/?lang=en ...

Apr 21, 202239 min

Liam Cormier (Cancer Bats)

On this episode I'm joined by Liam Cormier, vocalist of the band Cancer Bats. We sit down to talk about the new Bats' LP, Pressure Mind coffee, his brand Treadwell Clothing, skateboarding, and Scandinavian coffee. During the episode Liam was drinking Pressure Mind coffee roasted by Anchored Coffee in Dartmouth and I was having a cup of Mangrove from Manon. Mangrove is a Mexican single-origin coffee with notes of fig tart and shortbread. Episode Links: https://cutloosemerch.ca/collections/cancer-...

Apr 14, 20221 hr 4 min

Chaney Crabb (Entheos)

On this episode I'm joined by Chaney Crabb, vocalist for the progressive death-metal band Entheos. We sit down to talk about her recent move to Nashville, how much coffee is too much, country bar hopping, the new Entheos record, and her touring ritual. During the episode Chaney was drinking a cappuccino with Starbucks blend espresso and I was having a cup of Banko Gotiti from Detour Coffee. Banko Gotiti is a natural Ethiopian single-origin with notes of grapefruit, guava, and apricot. Episode Li...

Apr 07, 202243 min

Nik and Kev (Ignite)

On this episode I'm joined by Nik Hill and Kev Kilkenny, guitarists for Ignite. We share a cup of coffee and talk about Ignite's new LP, their local coffee tastes, changes in releasing music, and tour memories. During the episode Kev and Nik were both drinking Heart of Darkness by Santa Cruz Coffee Roasting Co. and I was having a cup of Guatemala Blue Ayarza from Hale Coffee Roasters. Blue Ayarza is a natural Guatemalan single-origin with notes of plum and boysenberry. Episode Links: https://www...

Mar 31, 202238 min

Victoria Mladenovski (Peer Pressure)

On this episode I'm joined by Victoria Mladenovski, vocalist of the Quebec City hardcore band Peer Pressure. We sit to talk about the Quebec scene, Tim Horton's iced coffee, learning to speak French, and what 2022 looks like for Peer Pressure. During the episode Victoria was having a Tim Horton's vanilla iced coffee and I was having a cup of Dangura from Za & Klo. Danger is a washed ethiopian single-origin from the Aleta Wendo region with notes of pear, jasmine, and citrus. Episode Links: ht...

Mar 24, 202240 min