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Beans & Breakdowns

Grayson Carpenter

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

music music interviews

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00:53:40

David Stalsworth (Torena)

Beans & Breakdowns ·

2024/01/11

On this episode, I'm joined by David, drummer for the band Torena. We chat about year-round coldbrew, European coffee, stories from tour, the benefits of honesty, Evil Eyez EP, and upcoming plans. During the episode I was drinking a cup of Wilton Benitez Potion from Have Fun. Episode Links: https://havefun.coffee/ https://dazestyle.bandcamp.com/album/evil-eyez https://www.beansandbreakdowns.com/ --- Send in a voice message:

00:53:28

Max and Mark (Spite House)

Beans & Breakdowns ·

2024/01/04

On this episode, I'm joined by Max and Mark from the band Spite House. We chat about caffeine intolerance, favorite drinks, Larry David, signing to NMZ, and more plans for 2024. During the episode I was having a cup of Ana Sora from Pilot Coffee Roasters. Episode Links: https://www.balancecoffeeroaster.com/ https://www.pilotcoffeeroasters.com/ https://spitehousemtl.bandcamp.com/ https://www.beansandbreakdowns.com/ --- Send in a voice message:

01:06:24

Chase Brenneman (Comeback Kid)

Beans & Breakdowns ·

2023/12/21

On this episode I'm joined by Chase, bassist of Comeback Kid. We chat about his coffee setup, the CBK Starbucks ritual, tour stories, writing process, and his introduction to heavy music. During the episode I was having Bookkisa Natural from Pista. Episode Links: https://coffeecommissary.com/ https://cafepista.com/en https://www.comeback-kid.com/ https://livingwithlions.bandcamp.com/album/island https://www.beansandbreakdowns.com/ --- Send in a voice message:

01:17:34

Alan Cassidy (The Black Dahlia Murder)

Beans & Breakdowns ·

2023/12/14

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/ --- Send in a voice message:

01:04:16

Sonny Adamski (HAVE FUN. Coffee)

Beans & Breakdowns ·

2023/12/07

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/ --- Send in a voice

01:08:18

Julia (Deadbolt)

Beans & Breakdowns ·

2023/11/30

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/ --- Send in a voice message:

01:01:34

Erik and Ron (Bonginator)

Beans & Breakdowns ·

2023/11/23

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/ --- Send in a voice message:

01:08:50

Rohan Mathur (Gradual Slip)

Beans & Breakdowns ·

2023/11/16

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

01:18:10

Oli Jones (LETHAL MINDS, Blossom Coffee Roasters)

Beans & Breakdowns ·

2023/11/09

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

01:13:20

Evan Fortner (Prevention)

Beans & Breakdowns ·

2023/11/02

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/ --- Send in a

01:11:10

Simon Holdbridge (Existence)

Beans & Breakdowns ·

2023/10/26

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/ --- Send in a voice

01:01:06

Jack Beatson (Foreign Hands, Simulakra)

Beans & Breakdowns ·

2023/10/19

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

01:11:02

Edward Oropeza (BALLISTA, Kurama)

Beans & Breakdowns ·

2023/10/12

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/ --- Send in a voice message:

01:01:18

Jessa Johnson (Damage Control, Hold Your Ground Fest)

Beans & Breakdowns ·

2023/10/05

On this episode I'm joined by Jess from Damage Control and Hold Your Ground Fest to chat about her coffee taste, tour managing, Hold Your Ground moments, and moshing. During the episode I was drinking a Cold Brew from Balance Coffee Roasters. Episode Links: https://www.rhinocoffeehouse.com/ https://www.balancecoffeeroaster.com/ https://www.instagram.com/damagectrlwchc/?hl=en https://holdyourgroundfest.com/ https://www.beansandbreakdowns.com/ --- Send in a voice message:

01:00:22

Tommy Harte (Broken Vow, Anxious)

Beans & Breakdowns ·

2023/09/28

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/ --- Send in a voice

01:06:24

Mikey Kent (Private Hell)

Beans & Breakdowns ·

2023/09/20

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/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/beansandbreakdowns/message

01:23:12

Jonathan Mackey (Dying Wish)

Beans & Breakdowns ·

2023/09/14

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

00:52:34

Brandon DiFabio (Pure Bliss)

Beans & Breakdowns ·

2023/09/07

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/ --- Send in a voice message:

00:30:32

Gavin Otsuka (Still Proud Clothing)

Beans & Breakdowns ·

2023/08/31

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

00:50:46

Dan Thomson (lowheaven)

Beans & Breakdowns ·

2023/08/24

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

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