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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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00:54:51

Wes Fortier (Death Threat)

Beans & Breakdowns ·

2025/11/01

On this episode, I'm joined by Wes, guitarist of Death Threat to chat about his dislike of coffee, CT hardcore, early bands, joining Death Threat, and Burning Hearts Tattoo Co. During the episode I was drinking El Paraiso from Balance Coffee Roasters.Episode Links:https://www.instagram.com/burningheartstattoo/?hl=enhttps://www.balancecoffeeroaster.com/https://www.instagram.com/deaththreatofficial/?hl=enhttps://www.instagram.com/beansandbreakdowns/

00:56:19

Kyle Bull (xrepresentx)

Beans & Breakdowns ·

2025/10/23

On this episode, I'm joint by Kyle Bull, guitarist for a number of bands from the Eerie, PA area and also know for his content on YouTube in the music gear community. We chat coffee, the Eerie scene, good and band gear, and the resergence of the straight-edge hardcore band xrepresentx.During the episode I was drinking Daniel Hernandez from Enjoy Coffee.Episode Links:https://enjoycoffeeroasters.com/Follow xrepresentx:https://www.instagram.com/xrepresentx814/?hl=enFollow

00:57:52

John Russell (Last Retch)

Beans & Breakdowns ·

2025/10/12

On this episode I'm joined by John Russell from Last Retch to chat about third wave coffee, craft brewing, Hamilton scene, and real death metal shit.During the episode I was drinking Chachagui from Bolt Coffee

01:10:32

Vincent PL (Scorching Tomb)

Beans & Breakdowns ·

2025/10/03

On this episode, I'm joined by Vince from Scorching Tomb to chat about his favorite coffee, tattooing, his background in metal, Ossuary LP, and the upcoming Montreal show with Despised Icon.During the episode, I was drinking Buena Vista from Detour.Episode Links:https://detourcoffee.com/https://messorem.co/en/https://scorchingtomb.bandcamp.com/https://www.instagram.com/beansandbreakdowns/

01:13:08

Gideon Reyes (Fear of Loss)

Beans & Breakdowns ·

2025/09/26

On this episode, I'm joined by Gideon, vocalist of Fear of Loss, to chat about his favorite coffee, getting into heavy music, the San Antonio scene, Waves of Pain EP, and upcoming plans.During the episode I was drinking Black Honey Geisha from Cantook.Photo by @helloimozoEpisode Links:https://cantookcafe.com/https://www.estatecoffeecompany.com/https://www.instagram.com/fearoflosshc/?hl=enhttps://www.instagram.com/beansandbreakdowns/

00:53:08

Paul Klein (Suburban Scum, The Banner)

Beans & Breakdowns ·

2025/09/18

On this episode, I'm joined by Paul Klein, drummer of Suburban Scum and The Banner to chat about barbering, coffee, favorite drummers, and playing shows with his new projects.During the episode I was drinking LAAYYOO from Circuit Coffee.Photo by Liana Camra (@lianacamra).Episode Links:https://www.circuitcoffee.co/https://thebannernj.bandcamp.com/https://flatspotrecords.bandcamp.com/album/fsr20-ultimate-annihilationhttps://www.instagram.com/beansandbreakdowns/

01:13:34

Micha Riopel (La Cabra, GASSED)

Beans & Breakdowns ·

2025/09/11

On this episode, I'm joined once again by Micha, QC Manager for La Cabra in Brooklyn and vocalist of the band GASSED to catch up a bit on what he's been up to, as well as discuss the FYA 2026 lineup.During the episode I was drinking Finca Tamana from Tim Wendelboe.Photo by @miguel73_bkny.Episode

00:55:56

Justin, Jake and Sean (Blood Tithe)

Beans & Breakdowns ·

2025/09/05

On this episode, I'm joined by the guys in Blood Tithe to chat about coffee favorites, asshole coffee shops, starting the band, the Massachusetts scene, and new music!During the episode, I was drinking Sublime from TRAFFIC.Photo by Mia_P_photography.Episode Links:https://www.trafficcoffee.com/https://www.instagram.com/bloodtithema/?hl=enhttps://www.instagram.com/beansandbreakdowns/

01:17:40

Killian (Gnasher, Girl With a Knife)

Beans & Breakdowns ·

2025/08/29

On this episode, I'm joined by Killian, vocalist for the band Gnasher, to chat about his love of specialty coffee, moving from Michigan to South Carolina, leaning Jim Root leads on guitar, writing metalcore, and his upcoming first US tour.During the episode, I was drinking Las Lajas from Cantook.Photo by Kayla (@thetruth_is_outchere).Episode

01:07:48

Phill & Ty (Bandecdotes)

Beans & Breakdowns ·

2025/08/22

On this episode, I'm joined by Phill and Ty to chat about coffee taste, favourite Ontario bands, starting a YouTube channel, and what's in store for Bandecdotes.During the episode, I was drinking Tabi from Balance.Episode Links:https://www.balancecoffeeroaster.com/https://www.youtube.com/@Bandecdoteshttps://www.instagram.com/beansandbreakdowns/

01:19:21

Chanel (Wisdom & War)

Beans & Breakdowns ·

2025/08/14

On this episode, I'm joined by Chanel, vocalist of Wisdom & War to chat about probiotic water, barbering, great venues, Latino culture, and Wisdom & War's upcoming plans. During the episode, I was drinking Dimtu Teri from Pilot.Photo by @kristixmanEpisode Links:https://pilotcoffeeroasters.com/https://www.instagram.com/truepennybarberco/?hl=enhttps://www.instagram.com/wisdomandwarma/?hl=enTICKETS TO UNBEATEN FEST:

00:48:44

Destiny Johnson (Be About It, Iron Crusaders)

Beans & Breakdowns ·

2025/08/07

On this episode, I'm joined by Destiny, founder of Be About It and bassist of Iron Crusaders to chat about Red Bull, fancy coffees, a summer full of shows, launching a label, and the upcoming Be About It fest.During the episode I was drinking Vanilla Marshmallow Cupcakes from COLORFULL.Episode Links:https://colorfullcoffee.com/https://www.instagram.com/ironcrusaders514/?hl=enhttps://www.instagram.com/beaboutitzine/?hl=enTICKETS -

01:02:50

Kiki Kennedy (Dear Evangeline)

Beans & Breakdowns ·

2025/07/31

On this episode, I'm joined by Kiki, vocalist of Dear Evangeline, to chat about coffee, early music influences, Brampton hate, Other Side Ep, and opening for Kittie.During the episode, I was drinking Finca Chilamante from Ditchfield.Photo by @felipexrmzEpisode Links:https://www.mulberrycoffeehouse.com/https://www.ditchfield.ca/https://dear-evangeline.bandcamp.com/https://www.instagram.com/beansandbreakdowns/

02:11:02

Joe Hardcore (Shattered Realm, This Is Hardcore)

Beans & Breakdowns ·

2025/07/25

On this episode, I'm joined by Joe Hardcore McKay, vocalist of Shattered Realm and founder of This Is Hardcore Fest to chat about coffee nostalgia, armour fighting, new line-up of Shattered Realm, past TIHC memories, and the 19th year of This Is Hardcore.During the episode, I was drinking Secret Sauce from Escape.Episode Links:https://escape.cafe/https://www.instagram.com/shatteredrealm/?hl=enhttps://www.thisishardcorefest.com/https://www.instagram.com/beansandbreakdowns/

01:00:38

Skyler Conder (CELL)

Beans & Breakdowns ·

2025/07/17

On this episode, I'm joined by Skyler, vocalist of CELL, to chat about coffee, OKC food, early deathcore favorites, and the new LP from CELL.During the episode I was drinking Bloom from Yamabiko Coffee Roasters.Episode Links:https://yamabikocoffeeroasters.com/https://www.instagram.com/cellmetal_/?hl=enhttps://www.instagram.com/beansandbreakdowns/

00:49:54

Chris Beattie

Beans & Breakdowns ·

2025/07/11

On this episode, I'm joined by Beattie, God of Bass and former bassist of Hatebreed to chat about CTHC Coffee, opening liquor stores, CT pizza, and his new project with past bandmates. During the episode I was drinking Humure from Dispatch.Episode Links:https://www.thegodofbass.com/product/cthc-perseverance-brew-coffeehttps://www.instagram.com/cthc_coffee/?hl=enhttps://www.instagram.com/godofbass/?hl=enhttps://dispatchcoffee.ca/

01:01:02

Pancho (Ruidosa Collective, Los Skin)

Beans & Breakdowns ·

2025/07/03

On this episode I'm joined by Pancho, founder of Ruidosa Art Collective and RIPxChicago, as well as guitarist for Los Skin, Crashout and Sentenced 2 Life.During the episode I was drinking Karol and Diego from JUNGLE.Episode Links:https://junglelivraisoncafe.com/https://linktr.ee/ruidosaartcollectivehttps://www.instagram.com/ripxchicago/https://www.instagram.com/rippancho/?hl=en@crashout_hc@sentenced2lifehc@losskinchi

00:50:06

Nicolai Lindegaard (Lifesick)

Beans & Breakdowns ·

2025/06/26

On this episode, I'm joined by Nicolai, guitarist of the band Lifesick, to chat about his favorite coffee, Danish baked goods, crafting tones with the HM2 pedal, the hardcore scene in Denmark, moshing, and upcoming plans.During the episode I was drinking Danche from La Cabra.Episode Links:https://us.lacabra.com/https://lifesickhc.bandcamp.com/album/loved-by-none-hated-by-allhttps://lifesick.dk/https://www.instagram.com/beansandbreakdowns/

00:44:00

Jose Carlos Montejo (Drive By)

Beans & Breakdowns ·

2025/06/19

On this episode, I'm joined by one of my close friends, Jose Carlos, or Joey, to chat about his favorite coffee, his intro to hardcore, moving from Mexico to Canada, singing in a band after 15 years, and upcoming plans for Drive By.During the episode we were drinking Tabi from Balance Coffee Roasters.Episode

01:05:34

Colin & Ahad (Kongstyle/Gutbust

Beans & Breakdowns ·

2025/06/13

On this episode, I'm joined by Colin of KongStyle and Ahad of Gutsbust to chat about Atlanta's scene, legendary venues, dark coffee, being an old head, and their new split EP.During the episode, I was drinking The Morning Light from Overwinter.Episode Links:⁠https://overwinter.coffee/⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/kongstyle_hc/?hl=en⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/gutbustatl/?hl=en⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/beansandbreakdowns/⁠

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