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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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00:54:58

Maddie Spall (Vitality Roasting, Gnaw, Lack)

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2024/04/18

On this episode, I'm joined by Maddie, head roaster for Vitality Roasting in Minneapolis. We chat about the Twin Cities coffee scene, her coffee journey, playing hardcore, and learning how to record.During the episode I was drinking Peaches and Cream fro Epoch Chemistry. Photo by Agnes Dieter. Episode Links: https://www.vitalityroasting.com/ https://epoch.coffee/ https://gnawmn.bandcamp.com/album/demo-22 https://lackcityhardcore.bandcamp.com/album/lack-city-hardcore --- Send in a voice

00:47:36

Cameron Joyner (Ends of Sanity, Eyez Wide Shut)

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2024/04/11

On this episode I'm joined by Cam, bassist for the band Ends of Sanity and vocalist for Eyez Wide Shut. We chat about coffee on the road, Cookout orders, LDBBB, Depths of Despair EP, and upcoming plans.During the episode I was drinking Berramisu from Dak. Image by Angel Emanuel. Episode

01:15:16

Kanu Egungbemi (KNIFE WOUND)

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2024/04/04

On this episode I'm joined by Kanu, singer of the band KNIFE WOUND. We chat about energy drinks, the Atlanta scene, vocals vs. drums, and plans for 2024.During the episode I was drinking The Women of Colombia from Mill Town. Episode Links: https://milltowncoffee.ca/ https://open.spotify.com/artist/6aHbtzEnui5mHu2bUeKexe https://lifeofpainhc.bandcamp.com/music https://www.beansandbreakdowns.com/ --- Send in a voice message:

01:06:04

Jacob Villejoin (Strange Joy)

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2024/03/28

On this episode, I'm joined by Jacob Villejoin of the Houston band Strange Joy to chat about Wawa coffee, the woes of moving to a new state, redefining "Hardcore-adjacent", and upcoming plans.During the episode I was drinking Visitacion Munoz from Monogram. Photo by Chris Rissler Episode Links: https://monogramcoffee.com/ https://strangejoyworld.bandcamp.com/album/power-pop https://www.beansandbreakdowns.com/ --- Send in a voice message:

00:58:34

Conner Gibbs (Reality Denied)

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2024/03/21

On this episode, I'm joined by Conner, vocalist for the band Reality Denied. We chat about coffee around Niagara, Tim Hortons 4x4's, his intro to hardcore, the best Ontario bands, and energy drinks.During the episode I was drinking Floripondio from Monogram. Episode Links: https://monogramcoffee.com/ https://realitydenied.bandcamp.com/album/comes-with-a-price https://www.beansandbreakdowns.com/ --- Send in a voice message:

01:00:34

Lucien Champton (Decoy)

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2024/03/14

On this episode I'm joined by Lu Champton, drummer of the band Decoy to chat about brewing K-Cups, his favorite coffee spots, intro to hardcore, playing drums in a backpack and upcoming plans.During the episode I was drinkng Bambito from Monogram. Episode Links: https://decoy225.bandcamp.com/ https://monogramcoffee.com/ https://www.beansandbreakdowns.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/beansandbreakdowns/message

01:11:12

Evan, Christian, and Stone (Meadows)

Beans & Breakdowns ·

2024/03/07

On this episode, I'm joined by Evan, Christian and Stone from the band Meadows to chat about their coffee taste, the Birmingham scene, their upcoming album, and favorite barbecue.During the episode I was drinking Cafe Magique from De Mello. Photo by Hayden Creel. Episode Links: https://hellodemello.com/ https://www.mdwsband.com/ https://www.beansandbreakdowns.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/beansandbreakdowns/message

01:12:26

Mikey Bowers (Pale Ache)

Beans & Breakdowns ·

2024/02/29

On this episode, I'm joined by Mikey from Pale Ache. We chat about President's Choice coffee, Donair, the Halifax scene, Mourning As A Metaphor, and Pale Ache's upcoming tour with Bruiserweight.During the episode I was drinking Cottage from Escape Coffee Roasters. Photo by Carly Boomer (@carlyboomer) Episode Links: https://paleachehfx.bandcamp.com/album/mourning-as-a-metaphor https://escape.cafe/ https://www.beansandbreakdowns.com/ --- Send in a voice message:

01:05:02

Noah Aviles-Betel (Friction)

Beans & Breakdowns ·

2024/02/22

On this episode, I'm joined by Noah, drummer of Friction (and a number of other projects) to chat about fermented beverages, playing rock vs. metal, learning guitar, reunion shows, and Montreal Madhouse. During the episode I was drinking Cedral from Pilot Coffee. Episode

01:29:02

Dillon Forret (RUST, Lapsaria)

Beans & Breakdowns ·

2024/02/15

On this episode, I'm joined by Dillon, drummer for the band RUST to chat about his coffee taste, playing Warped Tour, signing to New Age Records, and how he learns music. During the episode I was drinking Brazil Interstellar from Ethica Coffee Roasters. MADHOUSE TICKETS: https://lepointdevente.com/billets/montrealmadhouse2024 Episode

01:14:36

Ty Askin (Baytown Hardcore, Slewfoot)

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2024/02/08

On this episode, I'm joined by Ty Askin, founder of Baytown Hardcore and vocalist of Slewfoot. We chat about his coffee taste, brewing with K-Cups, Paramore, the Barrie scene, moshing, and what straight-edge means for him. During the episode I was drinking Allie and Lennie from Quietly Coffee. GET YOUR MADHOUSE 24 TIX HERE: https://lepointdevente.com/billets/montrealmadhouse2024 Episode Links:

01:07:56

Bryce Kibler (Epoch Chemistry)

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2024/02/01

On this episode, I'm joined by Bryce Kibler, Head of Taste and Education for Epoch Chemistry Coffee in Moncton, New Brunswick. We chat about his coffee taste, creating experiences and accessibility in specialty coffee, life-changing cups, iMatter Fest, and mosh stories. During the episode, I was drinking Shantawene from The Barn. Tickets for MONTREAL MADHOUSE '24: https://lepointdevente.com/billets/montrealmadhouse2024 Episode

01:15:37

Vincent Tweten (Phobophilic)

Beans & Breakdowns ·

2024/01/25

On this episode, I'm joined by Vincent, drummer for the band Phobophilic. We talk about his coffee taste, warm beers in Europe, desert island gear, shaping drum tones, and upcoming plans. During the episode I was drinking Cherry Madness from Beans et Bonheur. Episode Links: https://www.beanbonheur.com/ https://youngbloodcoffee.com/ https://phobophilic.bandcamp.com/ https://www.beansandbreakdowns.com/ --- Send in a voice message:

00:42:44

Kevin Tipan (100%PURE)

Beans & Breakdowns ·

2024/01/18

On this episode, I'm joined by Kevin Tipan, Vocalist of the band 100%PURE. We chat about his coffee order, hardcore origin story, crafting the PURE sound, skinwalkers, and upcoming plans for the band. Photo by Scum Collective During the episode I was drinking Tryptique San Ramon from JUNGLE. Episode Links: https://junglelivraisoncafe.com/ https://100percentpure.bandcamp.com/album/demo-2023 https://www.beansandbreakdowns.com/ --- Send in a voice message:

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:

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