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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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01:59:58

Micha Riopel (La Cabra Coffee)

Beans & Breakdowns ·

2025/06/05

On this episode, I'm joined by Micha, QC Manager for La Cabra in New York to chat about his coffee journey, favorite hardcore, Ottawa, and wine,During the episode I was drinking Hacienda La Papaya from La Cabra.Photo by @thomasanphotoEpisode Links:https://us.lacabra.com/https://www.instagram.com/beansandbreakdowns/

00:25:42

Brendan Hayter (Obsidian Tongue)

Beans & Breakdowns ·

2025/05/29

On this episode, I'm joined by Brendan from Obsidian Tongue to chat about his favorite coffee, Maine culture, growing up with metal, the Massachusetts scene, and Eclipsing Worlds of Scorn LP. During the episode, I was drinking Decaf from Balance Torrefacteur.Episode Links:https://www.balancecoffeeroaster.com/https://obsidiantongue.bandcamp.com/album/eclipsing-worlds-of-scornhttps://www.instagram.com/beansandbreakdowns/

01:14:36

Jayway (Bayway, Shattered Realm))

Beans & Breakdowns ·

2025/05/22

On this episode, I'm joined by Jay, vocalist of Bayway, to chat bout his coffee order, New Jersey love, hip hop and hardcore parallels, his approach to recording, and upcoming Bayway stuff.During the episode, I was drinking Catalan from Pilot.Episode Links:https://pilotcoffeeroasters.com/https://www.instagram.com/baywaynj/?hl=enhttps://www.instagram.com/beansandbreakdowns/

00:59:34

Camilo Jaramillo Pulido

Beans & Breakdowns ·

2025/05/15

On this episode, I'm joined by Camilo, vocalist and guitarist of Blood Wraith to chat about his coffee preference, cooking for bands, his background in metal, and Half of It, the newest Blood Wraith EP.Photo Credit: analogdigitalobsucrityDuring the episode, I was drinking Sebastian Ramirez from Escape Coffee Roasters.Episode Links:https://escape.cafe/https://www.instagram.com/blood.wraith/?hl=enhttps://www.instagram.com/beansandbreakdowns/

01:13:08

Zach Stachura (Pain of Truth)

Beans & Breakdowns ·

2025/05/08

On this episode, I'm joined by Zach, bassist of Pain of Truth, to chat about Brooklyn coffee, cold brew, how he was introduced to hardcore, the CTHC scene, joining POT, and the new split and tour with Sunami.During the episode, I was drinking Myanmar from Rogue Wave.Episode

00:49:08

Buddy Armstrong (Stigmata, Unbeaten Records)

Beans & Breakdowns ·

2025/05/02

On this episode, I'm joined by Buddy from Stigmata and Unbeaten Records to chat about the Troy and Upstate scene, joining Stigmata, starting a record label, and collecting records.During the episode I was drinking Spotted Frog Blend from Eco Coffee.Episode Links:https://www.eco-coffee.ca/https://merchnow.com/collections/unbeaten-recordshttps://unbeatenrecords.bandcamp.com/artistshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7beKA-HwJeQhttps://www.instagram.com/beansandbreakdowns/

01:10:46

Greg Kepka

Beans & Breakdowns ·

2025/04/24

On this episode, I'm joined by Greg, vocalist of Desecrate, to chat about his caffeine preferences, past band stories, Straight Edge, and Without Fear of Consequence LP.During the episode, I was drinking Honduras from Smile Tiger.Episode Links:https://smiletigercoffee.com/https://www.instagram.com/desecrate514/https://desecrate514.bandcamp.com/https://open.spotify.com/album/5uztFUHuCAVgVo7JJLkTOy?si=XKRcNdH3QeWqXWaPDoiLOQhttps://www.instagram.com/beansandbreakdowns/

01:01:54

Viktor Bjørnstad (SPLIT, NECKBREAKKER)

Beans & Breakdowns ·

2025/04/17

On this episode, I'm joined by Viktor, drummer for SPLIT and NECKBREAKKER to chat about life in Copenhagen, his introduction to metal, playing double duty on shows, favorite live tracks to play, and new records from both his projects.During the episode I was drinking Purple Violet Caturra from ESCAPE.Photo by Marcelina J PhotoEpisode

01:04:20

Nick, Ryan and John (Bruiserweight)

Beans & Breakdowns ·

2025/04/10

On this episode, I'm joined by the three other members of Bruiserweight to chat about coffee, road stories, and ou new EP "Still Standing."During the episode we were drinking Acatenango de Guatemala.Episode Links:https://nucleuscoffee.com/https://www.instagram.com/bruiserweight_hc/https://merchnow.com/collections/unbeaten-recordshttps://www.instagram.com/beansandbreakdowns/

01:31:14

Derryk Esquivel ( DerykWithaY, postdr0me)

Beans & Breakdowns ·

2025/04/03

On this episode, I'm joined by Derryk, aka DerrykWithaY, for a second time. This time, we chat about his time living in LA, his new band postdr0me, taking a step back from content, mean comments, and other hot takes. During the episode, I was drinking Genji Challa from Pista.Episode Links:https://cafepista.com/enhttps://postdr0me.bandcamp.com/https://www.instagram.com/postdr0me/https://www.instagram.com/derrykwithay/#https://www.instagram.com/beansandbreakdowns/

01:13:32

Hannah & Giuliano (Cross Check)

Beans & Breakdowns ·

2025/03/27

On this episode, I'm joined by Hannah and Giuliano from the band Cross Check to discuss their coffee taste, the Montreal scene, intro to heavy music, and their new EP: If You're Afraid Then Why Are You Shaking.During the episode, I was drinking Wush Wush from ZAB.Episode Links:https://zabcafe.com/https://www.balancecoffeeroaster.com/https://www.instagram.com/crosscheck.hc/https://www.instagram.com/beansandbreakdowns/

01:40:14

Jalon Swinton (Nuff Said HxC)

Beans & Breakdowns ·

2025/03/21

On this episode, I'm joined by Jalon, vocalist of Nuff Said, to chat about Flint coffee, collecting toys, drumming for pop rock, A Real Perspective, that one breakdown sample, and upcoming plans.During the episode, I was drinking Jairo Mora from Cafe Union Micro Lot.Episode Links: ⁠https://cafeunion.com/en/microlots⁠⁠https://fostercoffee.co/⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/nuffsaidhxc/⁠⁠https://www.heataboveband.com/⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/gripthumb2021/

01:24:24

Jesse Lewin (Traffic Coffee)

Beans & Breakdowns ·

2025/03/13

On this episode, I'm joined by Jesse, founder of Traffic to chat about the coffee market, Montreal coffee lore, music background, favorite Montreal bands, and creating original branding.During the episode we were drinking Limoncillo from Balance Torrefacteur.Episode Links:https://www.trafficcoffee.com/https://www.balancecoffeeroaster.com/https://www.instagram.com/beansandbreakdowns/

01:00:52

Christian Nowatzki (Left To Suffer)

Beans & Breakdowns ·

2025/03/06

On this episode, I'm joined by Christian, bassist for Left To Suffer to chat about his coffee preference, Atlanta shit, the Seven Venue, picking up bass, starting Left To Suffer, and the Leap of Death LP.During the episode I was drinking Alex Reynoso from Bows Coffee.Episode Links:https://lefttosuffer.com/https://www.instagram.com/beansandbreakdowns/https://bowscoffee.com/

01:05:58

Jeff O'Leary (Smoke Signals)

Beans & Breakdowns ·

2025/02/27

On this episode, I'm joined by Jeff, guitarist of Smoke Signals, to chat about his favorite coffee, play some Newfie trivia, discuss the all-ages scene, and hear about Beyond The Mind EP.During the episode, I was drinking Super Naturel from Escape.Episode Links:https://escape.cafe/https://www.instagram.com/smokesignalshc/https://www.instagram.com/beansandbreakdowns/Start making

02:00:04

Ty Askin & Ty Shaw (Slewfoot)

Beans & Breakdowns ·

2025/02/20

On this episode, I'm joined by the Ty's of Slewfoot to chat about some Barrie coffee, best shows of 2024, Baytown Hardcore, Built For War EP, and upcoming plans. During the episode, I was drinking Quasikomodo from TRAFFIC.Episode Links:https://www.trafficcoffee.com/https://www.instagram.com/bohemiabarrie/https://slewfoothc.bandcamp.com/album/built-for-warhttps://www.instagram.com/baytownhardcore/https://www.instagram.com/beansandbreakdowns/

01:22:56

Dylan Wainwright (Deal With God, All 4 All)

Beans & Breakdowns ·

2025/02/13

On this episode, I'm joined by Dylan from Deal With God and All 4 All to chat about his coffee preferences, hardcore hot takes, playing in Canada, The Bitter Die Hard, and upcoming plans.During the episode, I was drinking Koji from Balance Torrefacteur.Episode

01:27:44

Jamie Strachan (Caravan Coffee, Dark Arts Coffee)

Beans & Breakdowns ·

2025/02/06

On this episode, I'm joined by Jamie to chat about his background in coffee, coffee hot takes, becoming a metalhead, neglected coffee origins, and making great merch.During the episode, I was drinking Privam from Pilot Coffee. Photo by @cursedespresso Episode Links: https://pilotcoffeeroasters.com/ https://caravanandco.com/ https://www.darkartscoffee.co.uk/ https://www.instagram.com/beansandbreakdowns/

01:40:34

D'Andre Tyre (A Wake In Providence)

Beans & Breakdowns ·

2025/01/30

On this episode, I'm joined by D'Andre, guitarist and singer for A Wake In Providence, to chat about starting out DIY, having too many interests, writing orchestra music, not being a deathcore band, and I Write To You, My Darling Decay LP.During the episode I was drinking PONYBOY from HANDSXFEET and Pair Cupworks. Episode

01:53:12

Corey and Dev (Move BHC)

Beans & Breakdowns ·

2025/01/24

On this episode, I'm joined by Corey and Dev of the band Move BHC to chat about love and indifference to coffee, running, local Boston area coffee, moshing as a sport, being politically minded, and upcoming shows.During the episode I was drinking a coffee from Cafe Don Toño. Episode Links: https://www.instagram.com/cafe_dontono/ https://move-bhc.bandcamp.com/ https://www.instagram.com/beansandbreakdowns/

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