On this episode, I'm joined by Alan Cassidy, drummer of The Black Dahlia Murder. We chat about his taste in coffee, hating on Tim Horton's, Blast Beans Coffee, his music background, Verminous LP, and a lot of drums. During the episode, I was drinking a cup of Finca Los Torres. Episode Links: https://colores.ca/en https://malakacoffee.com/shop/ols/products/artist-series-alan-cassidys-blast-beans https://www.tbdmofficial.com/ https://www.tbdmofficial.com/...
Dec 14, 2023•1 hr 18 min
On this episode I'm joined by founder and roaster at HAVE FUN. Coffee based in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia. We sit to chat about the Atlantic coffee scene, his life-changing cup, challenges of starting a roasting operation, the Big Riffer collab with Botfly, and why your water matters. During the episode I was drinking a cup of Natural Monteverde from Alyssa Coffee. Episode Links: https://havefun.coffee https://alyssa-coffee.square.site/ https://www.beansandbreakdowns.com/...
Dec 07, 2023•1 hr 4 min
On this episode, I'm joined by Julia, vocalist of the band Deadbolt. We chat about her coffee taste, latte art, her music backstory, the Deadbolt EP, and New York Hardcore. During the episode I was having a cup of Frosté Le Bonhomme from ZAB. Photo by maudebondphoto Episode Links: https://www.balancecoffeeroaster.com/ https://zabcafe.com/ https://deadbolt514.bandcamp.com/album/s-t https://www.beansandbreakdowns.com/...
Nov 30, 2023•1 hr 8 min
On this episode I'm joined by Erik and Ron of the band Bonginator to chat about their daily drinking, energy drinks, a lot of marijuana, The Intergalactic Gorebong of Deathpot, and questionable merch. During the episode I was drinking a cup of Ghost Roast from TRAFFIC. Episode Links: https://www.cafebustelo.com/en https://www.trafficcoffee.com/ https://bonginator.bandcamp.com/music https://www.beansandbreakdowns.com/...
Nov 23, 2023•1 hr 2 min
On this episode, I'm joined by Rohan, guitarist of the Baltimore band Gradual Slip. We chat about his coffee taste, ideal extraction, his background in heavy music, Gradual Slip news, and U.K. coffee stops. During the episode I was drinking Ethiopia Bensa from De Mello Coffee Roasters. Episode Links: https://hellodemello.com/ https://beanbros.co/?gclid=CjwKCAiA9dGqBhAqEiwAmRpTC4C_PRcH_UO71yAEc_kx0dWWHF-7QQKKx3MF_21PPI14JM4K3D0nYhoC6lEQAvD_BwE https://gradualslip.bandcamp.com/album/no-hope-to...
Nov 16, 2023•1 hr 9 min
On this episode, I'm joined by Oli, guitarist of the band LETHAL MINDS and wholesale manager for Blossom Coffee Roasters in Northern U.K. We chat about his coffee background, the importance of drinking good coffees, "Born to Lose", LETHAL MINDS plans, and cup colours. During the episode I was drinking Mauricio Salaverria from Fantôme. Photo by @FayeL_photography Episode Links: https://blossomcoffee.co.uk/ https://fantomecafe.ca/en https://www.instagram.com/lethalmindshc/ https://ww...
Nov 09, 2023•1 hr 18 min
On this episode, I'm joined by Evan, guitarist of the Straight Edge Hardcore band Prevention. We chat about his coffee taste, specialty drinks, the Springfield scene, radio rock, 'Split the World' EP, and upcoming news for Prevention. During the episode I was drinking Funky from Paquebot. Photo provided by Evan. Episode Links: https://paquebot.ca/en/products/paquebot-funky https://grabajava.com/ https://preventionxxx.bandcamp.com/ https://www.beansandbreakdowns.com/...
Nov 02, 2023•1 hr 13 min
On this episode I'm joined by Simon, guitarist of the band Existence. We chat about Swedish coffee culture, how to drink, Stockholm hardcore, being scene, and 'Go to Heaven'. During the episode I was drinking Drunken Love from Back Roads Coffee. Photo by Andy Kungman Episode Links: https://backroadcoffee.ca/ https://qualitycontrolhq.bandcamp.com/album/go-to-heaven https://existencehc.bandcamp.com/track/christ-in-concrete https://www.beansandbreakdowns.com/...
Oct 26, 2023•1 hr 11 min
On this episode I'm joined by Jack, guitarist for the bands Foreign Hands and Simulakra to chat about his coffee taste, his journey into hardcore, using different writing styles between bands, and using a cafe Litmus test. Druring the episode I was drinking Cranberry Punch from September Coffee Co. Photo by @fixatedphotographyofficial Episode Links: https://www.instagram.com/drinkplaycoffee/?hl=en https://foreignhandshc.bandcamp.com/ https://simulakra.bandcamp.com/music https://september.cof...
Oct 19, 2023•1 hr 1 min
On this episode I'm joined by Edward, guitarist for BALLISTA. We chat about Texas Pecan coffee, hitting your handyman phase, Hold Your Ground, being scene kids, motorcycles, and go-to coffee drinks. During the episode I was drinking Santa Cruz Olotepec from Melosos Tostadores. Photo by @shootnpointphotos Episode Links: https://www.instagram.com/melosostostadores/ https://kurama1.bandcamp.com/ https://ballistacotc.bandcamp.com/ http://bearcavecoffee.com/...
Oct 12, 2023•1 hr 11 min
On this episode I'm joined by Tommy from Broken Vow and Anxious to chat about his coffee taste, Dunkin Donuts, vegan food, Metalcore, Anthropocene, The Wonder Years tour with Anxious, and his end of the year plans. During the episode I was drinking Mother Tongue from Dark Arts Coffee. Photo by Rotten Lens Episode Links: https://www.darkartscoffee.co.uk/ https://bbbrecords.bandcamp.com/album/anthropocene https://www.anxiousband.com/ https://www.beansandbreakdowns.com/...
Sep 28, 2023•1 hr
On this episode, I'm joined by Mikey Kent from the band Private Hell. We chat about his new love of coffee, sobriety, the Richmond scene, and the new Private Hell EP. During the episode I was drinking Lost Highway from Dark Arts Coffee. Episode Links: https://www.darkartscoffee.co.uk/ https://privatehellrva.bandcamp.com/album/days-of-wrath https://www.beansandbreakdowns.com/...
Sep 20, 2023•1 hr 6 min
On this episode, I'm joined by Mackey of Dying Wish and Vatican. We chat about days back in Savannah, his coffee taste, living as a Long Islander in Florida, his time in Vatican, and joining Dying Wish. During the episode I was drinking Cosmic Key from Dark Arts Coffee. Photo by Yeshua Flores Episode Links: https://www.riverroadcp.com/ https://www.darkartscoffee.co.uk/ https://dyingwishofficial.com/ https://vaticanvr.com/ https://psychoframedc.bandcamp.com/ https://www.beansandbreakdowns.com...
Sep 14, 2023•1 hr 23 min
On this episode I'm joined by Brandon, vocalist for the Syracuse band Pure Bliss. We chat about his coffee routine, spooky season and pumpkin coffee, his background in music, The Age of Judgement, and upcoming plans. During the episode I was drinking Saoko from Wide Awake Coffee. Photo by Episode Links: https://wideawake.coffee/ https://pureblissny.bandcamp.com/ https://www.beansandbreakdowns.com/...
Sep 07, 2023•53 min
On this episode, I'm joined by Gavin Otsuka, founder of Still Proud Clothing based in Lahaina, Maui. We chat about his go-to coffee, South Florida hardcore, starting a clothing brand, and support efforts around the Lahaina wildfires. Directly Support Efforts Here: Lahaina Strong Project - https://www.stillproudclothing.com Local Gofundme - https://gofund.me/fe03198e Directly support Gavin and his family - Venmo: Stillgavin_SP Cash app: $Stillproud PayPal: Stillproudclothing@gmail.com During ...
Aug 31, 2023•31 min
On this episode I'm joined by Dan Thomson, guitarist and vocalist for the band lowheaven. We chat about his favorite coffee, how he brews, forming lowheaven during the pandemic, how touring has changed, and his favorite Las Vegas coffee. During the episode I was drinking The Big Riffer from Have Fun Coffee x Botfly. Photo by Riley Taylor Episode Links: https://www.quietlycoffee.com/ https://havefun.coffee/ https://lowheavenband.bandcamp.com/album/collapse https://www.beansandbreakdowns.com/...
Aug 24, 2023•51 min
On this episode, I'm joined by Blair Hammond of Dark Arts Coffee. We chat about his brew method, coffee buzzwords, Wolfs, Toronto DIY, and his Outbreak Fest experience. During the episode I was drinking El Salvador from Friedhats. Episode Links: https://www.darkartscoffee.co.uk/ https://friedhats.com/ https://wolfsca.bandcamp.com/album/glory-2 https://www.beansandbreakdowns.com/...
Aug 17, 2023•1 hr 11 min
On this episode, I'm joined by Rob of DEAR-GOD and DoFlame to chat about coffee as a fuel source, favorite beers, the Brampton scene, making music for your people, mosh limitations, and supporting your friends. During the episode I was drinking Finca El Magdal from Penelope Specialty Coffee. Photo by Mateo Naranjo Episode links: https://www.penelope.coffee/ https://deardashgod.com/ https://444percent.bandcamp.com/album/dostroy https://www.beansandbreakdowns.com/
Aug 10, 2023•49 min
On this episode, I'm joined by Zach, Founder of Blegh Coffee Co. We chat about his brew methods, the Blegh origin story, street wear, the NorCal scene, and upcoming plans. During the episode I was drinking Hacienda Sonora from TRAFFIC. Episode Links: https://bleghcoffee.com/en-ca https://www.trafficcoffee.com/ https://www.beansandbreakdowns.com/...
Aug 03, 2023•1 hr
On this episode I'm joined by Jake of the band Mile End to chat about his favorite coffee, the Brampton scene, his introduction to hardcore, signing to New Morality Zine, and their upcoming tour. During the episode I was drinking Crowdkiller from Dark Arts Coffee. Photo provided by Emma. Episode Links: https://www.darkartscoffee.co.uk/ https://www.tribecacoffeeco.ca/ https://mileendband.bandcamp.com/music https://www.beansandbreakdowns.com/...
Jul 27, 2023•57 min
On this episode I'm joined by Mitch Ferguson, guitarist of the band Trauma Model. We chat about Tim Hortons, Kingston local coffee, being a Canadian redneck, upcoming Trauma Model plans, and hardcore being a safe space. During the episode I was drinking El Salvador San Juaquin from 49th Parallel. Photo by David Praph Episode Links: https://www.facebook.com/coffeewaydonuts/ https://49thcoffee.com/ https://traumamodel.bandcamp.com/music https://www.beansandbreakdowns.com/...
Jul 20, 2023•48 min
On this episode I'm joined by Alex, drummer for DON'T TRY. We talk about his coffee order, his brewing setup, first drum kits, being a song-centric musician, and the "Shoe Knife" EP. During the episode I was drinking a cup of Los Rodriguez from The Coffee Collective. Photo by Rémi Deschenes Episode Links: https://coffeecollective.dk/ https://fantomecafe.ca/en https://donttryqc.bandcamp.com/album/the-shoe-knife-ep https://www.beansandbreakdowns.com/...
Jul 13, 2023•51 min
On this episode I'm joined by Andrew Budwey, guitarist of Cruel Hand and Fuming Mouth. We chat about his coffee order, being on the road after the pandemic, Fuming Mouth's return to the stage, new Cruel Hand record, and the Boston Hardcore scene. During the episode I was having a cup of Ethiopia Guji from Blegh Coffee. Photo Credit: @forthehordeprod Episode Links: https://bleghcoffee.com/en-ca/collections/frontpage https://littlewolf.coffee/ https://bridge9.bandcamp.com/album/cruel-hand ...
Jul 06, 2023•56 min
On this episode I'm joined by Alec Turcot and Alice Hirsch to chat about cold brew, favorite coffee shops, being hardcore-adjacent, the "TikTok-ification" of the scene, being a young person in hardcore, and their EP 'The Coming of Spring'. During the episode I was drinking a decaf coffee from 8oz. Episode Links: https://8mdt.ca/en/collections/cafe https://pikoloespresso.com/ https://melk.cafe/ https://clonedapparition.bandcamp.com/album/the-coming-of-spring https://www.beansandbreakdowns.com/
Jun 29, 2023•56 min
Nancy and I take some time to reflect on the past year by talking about some of our favorite coffees, highlights, the Montreal Madhouse, and give some upcoming announcements. During the episode we're drinking some Decaf from Escarpment Coffee.
Jun 22, 2023•21 min
On this episode I'm joined by Kyle, vocalist of the bands Gavel and Bad Bet, to chat about his coffee taste, Iced Caps, Wal-Mart, the Hamilton scene, being a hardcore vocalist, Gavel line-up changes, his new project Bad Bet, and why he's stuck around in hardcore. Photo by Scum Collective. During the episode I was drinking a Kenya AA from Little Victories. Episode Links: https://www.lvcoffee.ca/ https://www.synonymshop.com/ https://gavelhc.bandcamp.com/album/promo-2023 https://www.beansandbreakdo...
Jun 15, 2023•1 hr
On this episode I'm joined by Lumpy, founder of DAZE Records. We chat about his taste in coffee, how to judge a great cafe, running a label, new King Nine, his favorite DAZE release, the best way to put out physicals, and post-pandemic hardcore. During the episode I was drinking Karimikui from Pista. Episode Links: https://cafepista.com/en https://www.seycoffee.com/ https://www.southdowncoffee.com/ https://www.devocion.com/ https://daze-style.com/ https://kingnine.bandcamp.com/album/death-ra...
Jun 08, 2023•1 hr 8 min
On this episode I'm joined by Keegan Goodspeed, guitarist and vocalist of Botfly. We chat about his taste in coffee, being a fan of all music, the creation of Botfly, their upcoming North American tour, smooth-brain hardcore, and his history in writing music. During the episode I was drinking Supremo from Balance. Episode Links: https://www.balancecoffeeroaster.com/ https://havefun.coffee/ https://botfly.bandcamp.com/ https://www.beansandbreakdowns.com/...
Jun 01, 2023•1 hr 6 min
We've hit 100 episodes baby! Thanks to everyone that's been a part of the Caffeinated Crew. Raise your mug to 100 more! On this episode I'm joined by someone very special to the podcast, Matt McGachy, vocalist of Cryptopsy and host of the Vox & Hops metal and beer podcast. We chat about his taste in coffee, HazeWars, setting personal boundaries, Cryptopsy's signing announcement, Matt's first show on vocals, and throwing merch tables into the pit. During the episode I was ...
May 25, 2023•1 hr 1 min
On this episode I'm joined by Spencer Pries, founder of Scoped Exposure and guitarist of End Game and Admission of Guilt. We sit to chat about his favorite coffee, bev checks, being an underground archivist, new music from End Game, Hold Your Ground 23, and Canadian Beatdown. During the episode I was drinking Guapacha from TRAFFIC. Episode Links: https://backroadcoffee.ca/ https://www.trafficcoffee.com/ https://www.youtube.com/c/SCOPEDEXPOSURE https://endgame403.bandcamp.com/track/devil-in-d...
May 18, 2023•1 hr 6 min
