Beans & Breakdowns

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 citru...

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 roas...

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 Et...

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 som...

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. Episo...

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 N...

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 C...

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 Ch...

On this episode I'm joined by Taylor Carpenter, drummer of the Nashville hardcore band CHAMBER. We have a talk about Nashville coffee, drum gear, releasing an album during a pandemic, and crafting an unexpected sound. During the episode Taylor was drinking a cup of Tropical Weather from Onyx Coffee while I was enjoying a cup of La Granjita from Cantook. La Granjita is a natural Columbian single-or...

On this episode I'm joined by Marcus Williams, bassist of west Texas Deathcore band Crafting the Conspiracy. We sit down to talk about Marcus' taste in coffee, his introduction to metal, the Odessa area scene, and the importance of having a DIY mindset to make your own opportunities.  During the episode I enjoyed a cup of Fenix from Montreal's Cafe Pista. Fenix is a Guatemalan single-origin c...

On this episode I'm joined by Dominic Alvernaz, founder of Pitch Black North. Pitch Black North is a Calgary-based metal apparel brand which is also the home of Satanic Tea Co. as well as Satanic Coffee Co. We sit down to talk about the art of tea-mixing, taste in coffee, current metal interests, and how to deal with online criticism. Both Dominic and I enjoyed a cup of Satanic Coffee's Blood Dren...

On this episode I'm joined by Bryan Harris, vocalist of Death Before Dishonor. We share a cup of coffee and talk about Boston Hardcore, finding his vocal sound, how the scene is evolving, and Dunkin' Donuts. Bryan was having a gigantic iced coffee from Dunkin', while I enjoyed a cup of Adado roasted by Myriade. Adado is an Ethiopian single-origin from Yirgacheffe with fruity grapefruit and starbur...

This week I share a cup of coffee with PERC's Jon Chandler to talk about his background in the coffee industry, creative sourcing, his favorite metal of the moment, and Starbucks. Jon was having a cup of PERC's Halo Hartume washed ethiopian single-origin with notes of peach and jasmine. I enjoyed a cup of Tanzania Itete AA also by PERC, with notes of nectarine and cocoa. Episode Links: https://per...

This week I'm joined by Luke Barber of the band Yashira to talk about his favorite local coffee, his introduction to metal, as well as the rise and upcoming plans for Yashira.  Luke had previously been drinking a peach-infused cold brew roasted by Bold Bean from Community Loaves and I was enjoying a cup of Ethiopia Bombe W roasted by De Mello from Toronto. The Bombe W is a washed and dry-ferm...

On this week's episode I'm joined by Paul Waggoner, guitarist of Between the Buried and Me and founder/head roaster of Nightflyer Roastworks in Charlotte, NC. We spend some time talking about the coffee industry, Paul's introduction to specialty coffee, BTBAM's upcoming tour, and the things he's missed the most about playing live shows. During the episode Paul was drinking a Nightflyer Roastworks...

On this episode I'm joined by Charleston, SC native and vocalist of Fire & Flood, Gunnar Henderson. I've know Gunnar for a number of years and it was great catching up with him about life, new music, and of course coffee.  On this episode Gunnar was drinking a cup of caramel pecan roast from Cuppa Manna, roasted by Charleston Coffee Roasters, and I was enjoying a cup of Buhorwa roasted by...

This week I am joined by Derryk Esquivel, also known as DerrykwithaY, to talk about his introduction to heavy music, how he started creating content themed around the community, his favorite coffee, and how he deals with elitist comments.  During the episode Derryk was drinking a generic decaf blend and I enjoyed a cup of Sayiki from Cafe Le Club. The Sayiki roast is a washed Ethiopian s...

This week I'm joined by Mike Thorwart, co-founder of Dead Sled Coffee. We talk about the origins of Dead Sled, coffee collaborations, Pennsylvania hardcore, and even Lady Gaga. During the episode Mike was drinking the El Diablo blend by Dead Sled while I enjoyed their Vampira roast. The Vampira is a single-origin coffee from Oaxaca, Mexico, and is a medium-dark roast profile with lots of dark choc...

On this episode I'm joined by Kevin Veitinger, A.K.A. Rev Kev, drummer of the punk-rock band Jeff Two-Names and founder of The Foundry. We talk about his favorite local coffee, experience in the punk scene, and why a Methodist priest would open a coffee shop.  During the episode Kevin enjoyed a cup of Alphabet City from Ninth Street Roasting and I had a cup of Tropical Weather from Onyx Coffe...

This week we're joined by Nolan Mobley from the band Vatican. We discuss growing up in the Savannah scene, Cuban coffee, Vatican's recent release, and his craziest show stories.  During the podcast I was having a cup of Ardi-Natural Ethiopia by Social Coffee and Tea Company and Nolan was drinking some classic Cafe Bustelo.    Episode Links: https://vaticanvr.com https://www.socialco...

Welcome to the first episode of Beans & Breakdowns!  I sit down with Francis St-Cyr, Montreal native and drummer of the punk band The Ruffianz. We talk about local coffee, the punk scene in Europe, and new upcoming music.  During the interview we enjoyed a fresh cup of Walter Fernandez by Structure Roasters of Montreal.  Episode Links: https://theruffianzmtl.bandcamp.com https:/...

Welcome to the Beans and Breakdowns podcast. Here is a brief introduction to what you might expect to hear in the future. Come join the caffeinated crew July 1st!