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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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00:34:04

Josh Case (Kawthra)

Beans & Breakdowns ·

2022/02/10

On this episode I'm joined by Josh Case, guitarist and vocalist of the band Kawthra. We sit down to talk about the Welland area scene, Josh's taste in coffees, his introduction to heavy music, and the importance of having a diverse music community. During the episode Josh was drinking a cup of Floreal by Balance Roasters and I was having a cup of Riddle Maker by Black Sheep Coffee Roasters. Riddle Maker is a washed Ethiopian single-origin with tropical fruit notes. Episode

00:44:50

Chris "Hambone" Hammell (Major Treat)

Beans & Breakdowns ·

2022/02/03

On this episode I'm joined by Chris Hammell, also known as "Hambone." Chris runs Town Barber and co-owns Major Treat coffee alongside Martin Farkas of the band Career Suicide. We sat down to talk about his introduction to hardcore and growing up in the Southern Ontario scene, the story of Major Treat, and the importance of created community-minded business. During the episode Chris was having a cup of Detour's Honduran single-origin while I was having a cup of Diego Berrocal from Structure

00:38:32

Trey Pemberton (Creeping Death)

Beans & Breakdowns ·

2022/01/27

On this episode I'm Joined by Trey Pemberton, guitarist of Creeping Death. We sit down to talk about vintage sportswear, The Edge of Existence, concepts of time during COIVD, and the Texas Hardcore and Metal scene. During the episode Trey was having a Snapple Peach Tea and I was having a cup of Les Carillons from Cafe Saint Henri. Les Carillons is a holiday blend of a washed and natural Ethiopian coffees giving notes of cacao and stone fruits. Episode

00:47:02

Anthony Conley (HANDSXFEET)

Beans & Breakdowns ·

2022/01/20

On this episode I'm joined by Anthony Conley, also known as HANDSXFEET. We sit down to talk about heavy trap, his experience in coffee, the importance of talking about mental health, and his work in suicide prevention. During the episode Anthony was having a cup of Peixoto's Panama Finca Lerida Geisha and I was having a cup of Pilot Coffee Roaster's Santa Maria. Santa Maria is a natural pacamara from El Salvador with notes of pineapple and toffee. Episode

00:36:02

James Dorton (Black Crown Initiate)

Beans & Breakdowns ·

2022/01/13

On this episode I'm joined by James Dorton of the bands Black Crown Initiate and DiAmorte. We sit down to share a cup of coffee and talk about DiAmorte's recent video, his taste in coffee, Black Crown Initiate's 2020 full-length, and James' voice-acting work. During the episode James was having a cup of natural Ethiopian coffee roasted by Lucabe and I was drinking a natural Burundi roasted by Kittel. The Burundi Nemba is a natural single-origin with notes of dark chocolate, raspberry, and red

00:34:24

Eric Lepine (Medici Roasting)

Beans & Breakdowns ·

2022/01/06

On this first episode of 2022, I'm joined by director of coffee for Medici Roasting, Eric Lepine. We sit down to talk about his journey in the coffee industry, coffee sourcing, collecting vinyl, and his top music pick of 2021. During the episode Eric was drinking Pacamara El Salvador from Medici and I was having a cup of Goose Keeper's Columbian single origin, which had some delicious almond and chocolate notes with a slight citrus. Episode

00:07:30

2021 Wrap Up

Beans & Breakdowns ·

2021/12/30

This week we're wrapping up the year with a short message to thank all our guests and listeners from the Beans & Breakdowns team! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/beansandbreakdowns/message

00:37:22

Harold Griffin (Koyo)

Beans & Breakdowns ·

2021/12/23

On this episode I'm joined by Harold Griffin, guitarist of the bands Koyo and Hangman. We sit down to talk about favorite coffee, the Long Island scene, touring since the pandemic, and his introduction to heavy music. During the episode Harold was having a cold brew made from Oslo Coffee's holiday blend with a shot of Joe's Coffee espresso brewed by Lilia, and I was having a cup of Arsi Refisa roasted by MELK in Montreal. Arsi Refisa is a washed Ethiopian single-origin with notes of milk chocolate

00:29:22

Evan and Philippe (Whispers From The Void Podcast)

Beans & Breakdowns ·

2021/12/16

On this episode I'm joined by the hosts of Whispers From The Void Podcast to do a part 2 of the episode I did with them on Talks With The Void. We sit down to talk about the birth of WFTV, being part of the Vox & Hops gang, our local scenes growing up, and why I live in Montreal. During the episode I was drinking a cup of Gilberto Rojas from ZAB Roaster while Evan and Phil had Disaronno and orange juice. Gilberto Rojas is a washed Columbian single-origin with notes of cacao, raisin, and

00:32:50

Mike Parsram (Cold Shoulder)

Beans & Breakdowns ·

2021/12/09

On this episode I'm joined by Mike Parsram, vocalist of the Toronto Hardcore outfit Cold Shoulder. We sit down to talk about the Toronto scene, his introduction to hardcore music, writing lyrics, and the concepts behind their music. On the episode Mike was keeping it healthy with some water and I was having a cup of Moment from The Standard. Moment is a single-origin washed Guatemalan coffee with notes of chocolate, toasted almond, and plumb. Episode

00:47:56

Rusty Pistachio (H2O)

Beans & Breakdowns ·

2021/12/02

On this episode I'm joined by Rusty Pistachio, guitarist for H2O. We sit down to talk about living in a "coffee desert", Rusty's introduction to hardcore music, and the changes in the straight-edge and hardcore scene globally. On the episode Rusty was having a cup of Double Zero Blend by Loyal Coffee, and I was having a cup of the Below the Neck Blend from Inverness Roasting Co. The Below the Neck Blend is a blend of Columbian and Malabar coffees with notes of cocoa, almond, and stone

00:38:16

Justin Enis (Bolt Coffee, Burr)

Beans & Breakdowns ·

2021/11/25

On this episode I'm joined by Justin Enis, head roaster at Bolt Coffee as well as bassist for the doom/sludge metal band Burr. Justin and I talk all about sourcing, roasting, and tasting coffee, as well as his introduction to the specialty coffee industry and the newest release from Burr. During the episode Justin was drinking a cup of Kenya Gatomboya roasted at Bolt and I was enjoying a cup of Finca El Salvador by Gardelli. The Finca El Salvador is an anaerobic processed single-origin coffee from

00:37:48

Adam Easterling (Orthodox)

Beans & Breakdowns ·

2021/11/18

On this episode I'm joined by Adam of the Nashville band Orthodox. We talk about Nashville coffee, the DIY scene, Nashville hardcore, and appreciating your local scene. During the episode Adam was having a cup of Columbian coffee from Devocion in NYC, and I was having a cup of Silvio & Aura from BLENDIN in Houston. The Silvio & Aura is a washed Columbian Geisha with notes of yuzu and citrus. Episode

00:32:50

Finnbar Connell (Below The Neck)

Beans & Breakdowns ·

2021/11/11

On this episode I'm joined by Finnbar Connell, drummer for the Scottish hardcore band Below The Neck. We sit down to share a cup of coffee and talk about creating coffee blends, post-COVID touring, introductions to hardcore, and the Scottish scene. During the episode Finnbar was enjoying a cup of Below The Neck Blend roasted by Inverness Roasting Co., while I was having a cup of Kerinci Honey roasted by Greenway Coffee in Houston. The Kerinci Honey is a honey-process Sumatran single-origin with

00:39:00

Kim Song Sternkopf (Møl)

Beans & Breakdowns ·

2021/11/04

On this episode I'm joined by Kim Song Sternkopf, vocalist of the Danish Blackgaze band Møl. We sit down to talk about Scandinavian coffee, the Danish music scene, Kim's intro to metal, and Møl's upcoming album release. During the episode Kim was having a cup of Kenyan coffee from La Cabra in Aarhus and I was enjoying a cup of Ethiopia Demeka Becha from Onyx Coffee Lab. Demeka Becca is a washed Ethiopian single-origin with notes of orange citrus, honey, and white tea. Episode

00:49:44

Ashley Corts (Black Forge Coffee)

Beans & Breakdowns ·

2021/10/28

On this episode I'm joined by owner and founder of Pittsburgh-based Black Forge Coffee. We sit down to chat about roasting, supporting local arts and music, her current playlist, and taking care of personal mental health. On this episode Ashley was having a cup of dark Sumatra fro Black Forge and I was having a cup of Freyja Blend from DOGMA. The Freyja has notes of plumb and lemon citrus with some nuttiness as well. Episode

00:25:54

Brandon Busa (I AM)

Beans & Breakdowns ·

2021/10/21

On this episode I'm joined by Brandon Busa, drummer of the band I AM. We sit down and talk about Texas BBQ, classic metal, drum stuff, and upcoming releases. During the episode Brandon was having a large cold brew from Dunkin' and I was enjoying a cup of Ethiopia from Hywood Coffee Roasters. This is Hywood's natural processed Yirgacheffe single-origin coffee with notes of peach and red wine. Episode

00:34:56

A.L.N. (Mizmor)

Beans & Breakdowns ·

2021/10/14

On this episode I'm joined by A.L.N., the artist behind the Wholly Doomed Black Metal project Mizmor, to talk about his favorite local coffee, the birth of Mizmor, his songwriting journey, and the reasons for being a solo artist. During the episode A.L.N. was drinking a rooibos tea and I was enjoying a cup of Don Tea-Honeyed from Sweet Bloom. Don Tea is a honey processed single-origin from Nicaragua with notes of guava and white-grape. Episode

00:46:30

Marc & Richie ( Dead Skull Coffee)

Beans & Breakdowns ·

2021/10/07

On this episode I'm joined by Marc and Richie, the creators of Dead Skull Coffee in the U.K. We sit down to share some coffee and non-coffee drinks and chat about launching a coffee business in the pandemic, the art of collaboration, rock n roll history, and always trying to support people you believe in. During the episode Marc was enjoying some Dead Skull AAA and brandy, Richie was having some Continental Lagers, and I was enjoying a cup of Kaku for Rabbit Hole Roasters. Kaku is a Chinese

00:40:18

Nick Young (Pillars of Autumn)

Beans & Breakdowns ·

2021/09/30

On this episode I'm joined by Nick Young, vocalist for the band Pillars of Autumn. Nick and I chat about the Toronto coffee scene, deathcore evolution, inclusivity in the scene, and Tim Horton's coffee. During the episode Nick enjoyed a cup from Coheed & Cambria Coffee Roasters and I had a cup of Rosalba Cifuentes from 94 Celcius. Rosalba Cifuentes is a single-origin Mexican coffee from the Chiapas state with notes of brown sugar, apple, and maple syrup. Episode

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