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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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00:42:46

Jon Lambert (Noise Dosage Media)

Beans & Breakdowns ·

2022/11/17

On this episode I'm joined by Jon Lambert, creator of Noise Dosage Media. We sit to chat about the metal scene, chocolate flavored drinks, how to support local bands, emergency dental surgery, and his film "Between Exultation and Agression (An Extreme/Death Metal Documentary Film)." During the episode I'm drinking Mate Matosa from De Mello Coffee Roasters. Episode Links: https://hellodemello.com/ https://www.noisedosagemedia.com/ https://www.beansandbreakdowns.com/ --- Send in a voice message:

00:41:20

Fab Franco (Scarfold)

Beans & Breakdowns ·

2022/11/10

On this episode I'm joined by Fab Franco, vocalist of Scarfold. We sit to talk in person about his coffee taste, the origins of Scarfold, being a part of the Montreal scene, and his favorite coffee in the world. During the episode I was drinking a cup of Kugamo from Myriade while Fab was having their San Mateo on espresso. Episode Links: https://myriaderoasting.co/ https://dreamydreamydreamy.com/a/pre-launch https://scarfold.bandcamp.com/music https://www.beansandbreakdowns.com/ --- Send in a

00:46:28

Haley Sliwa (Brewpoint Coffee)

Beans & Breakdowns ·

2022/11/03

On this episode I'm joined by Haley Sliwa, roaster at Brewpoint Coffee in Elmhurst, IL. We sit to talk about their coffee journey, show photography, the challenges of roasting, roller derby, and the importance of building sustainable coffee relationships. During the episode I was drinking Bondowoso from Brewpoint Coffee. Episode Links: https://brewpointcoffee.com/ https://www.instagram.com/chicagostylerollerderby/?hl=en https://www.beansandbreakdowns.com/ --- Send in a voice message:

00:44:18

John Parthenios (SHUT AWAY)

Beans & Breakdowns ·

2022/10/27

On this episode I'm joined by John Parthenios, bassist for SHUT AWAY. We sit to chat about his taste in coffee, moving from Australia, butchering, the Montreal and Ontario scene, and what's coming up for SHUT AWAY. During the episode I was drinking a cup of the Kalico Women's Coffee by Structure Roasters. Episode

00:38:18

Babs (Botfly)

Beans & Breakdowns ·

2022/10/20

On this episode I'm joined by Babs, guitarist of Botfly. We sit to chat about his experience in coffee, joining Botfly, the Atlantic Canadian scene, Bots Blend coffee, and guitar gear. During the episode we were drinking a cup of Bots Blend by Receiver Coffee. Episode Links: https://www.receivercoffee.com/ https://botfly.bandcamp.com/ https://www.instagram.com/botfly902/?hl=en https://open.spotify.com/artist/7GVU1kUwgpaoVZS8eHr64K beansandbreakdowns.com --- Send in a voice message:

00:41:06

Jacob Valentine (Guilt Trip)

Beans & Breakdowns ·

2022/10/13

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/ --- Send in a voice message:

00:59:20

Hoya Roc (Madball)

Beans & Breakdowns ·

2022/10/06

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/ --- Send in a voice message:

00:50:22

Dave Boucher (Extensive Enterprise)

Beans & Breakdowns ·

2022/09/29

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/ --- Send in a voice message:

00:54:28

Isaac Lamb (Kublai Khan TX)

Beans & Breakdowns ·

2022/09/22

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/ --- Send in a voice message:

00:47:58

Thomas Pavia (Desecrate, COLDXSNAP)

Beans & Breakdowns ·

2022/09/15

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

00:55:04

Dan Hodsdon (The Callous Daoboys)

Beans & Breakdowns ·

2022/09/08

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

00:25:18

Bailey & Jesse (Anarchy Coffee Roasters)

Beans & Breakdowns ·

2022/09/01

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/ to

00:47:18

Riz Farooqi (Unite Asia, King Ly Chee)

Beans & Breakdowns ·

2022/08/25

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

00:43:16

Rich Stone (Memoirs Coffee Roasters)

Beans & Breakdowns ·

2022/08/18

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

00:44:26

Gustavo Hernandez (Omerta)

Beans & Breakdowns ·

2022/08/11

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/ ---

00:38:16

David Plante (Northwalk)

Beans & Breakdowns ·

2022/08/04

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

00:28:13

Carl Schulz (Great American Ghost)

Beans & Breakdowns ·

2022/07/28

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

00:58:36

Josh Guyett (ILENKUS)

Beans & Breakdowns ·

2022/07/21

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 an exclusive listener

00:34:10

Aiden Versteegh (Falsifier)

Beans & Breakdowns ·

2022/07/14

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

00:39:46

John Vaughan (SPACED)

Beans & Breakdowns ·

2022/07/07

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

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