Beans & Breakdowns

We've hit 100 episodes baby! Thanks to everyone that's been a part of the Caffeinated Crew. Raise your mug to 100 more! On this episode I'm joined by someone very special to the podcast, Matt McGachy, vocalist of Cryptopsy and host of the Vox & Hops metal and beer podcast. We chat about his taste in coffee, HazeWars, setting personal boundaries, Cryptopsy's signing announcement...

On this episode I'm joined by Spencer Pries, founder of Scoped Exposure and guitarist of End Game and Admission of Guilt. We sit to chat about his favorite coffee, bev checks, being an underground archivist, new music from End Game, Hold Your Ground 23, and Canadian Beatdown. During the episode I was drinking Guapacha from TRAFFIC. Episode Links: https://backroadcoffee.ca/ https://www.trafficc...

On this episode I'm joined by Gab D'Amours, drummer of the Quebec City band APES. We chat about his favorite coffees, brew methods, best poutines, cheap beers, drum gear, 'Lullabies for Eternal Sleep', recording a new LP, and APES's upcoming shows. During the episode I was drinking Gera Genji from ZAB. Episode Links: https://zabcafe.com/en https://nektar.ca/en https://apesqc.ba...

On this episode I'm joined by Jon Monpetit, bassist for the Ottawa area band Ghostblade. We chat about his life-changing cup, The Bean Bandit, his intro to heavy music, favorite coffee shops, and making 'Machine Made God.' During the episode I was drinking El Quizarra from Pilot Coffee. Photo Credit: Mylène Desbiens Episode Links: https://www.instagram.com/therealbeanbandit/?hl=en http...

On this episode I'm joined by Rich Castillo, saxophonist for The Callous Daoboys. We sit to chat about coffee culture, artist management, school for music business, playing sax in a noisy band, and plans for a new Daoboys release. During the episode I was having Fizzy Cherry Cola from Pirates of Coffee. Phot Credit: @photosbyem Episode Links: https://piratesofcoffee.com/ https://www.reanimator...

On this episode I'm joined by Alexander Jones, vocalist of the band UNDEATH. We chat about seltzers, his coffee taste. bad food experiences, Genesee beers, 'It's Time...To Rise from the Grave', playing to different crowds, and plans for a new LP. During the episode I was drinking Buckeye from SEY. Episode Links: https://www.seycoffee.com/ https://undeath.bandcamp.com/ https://www.b...

On this episode I'm joined by Greg Brady, co-founder of Anchor Coffee Co, to talk about favorite brew methods, mosh stories, fermentation, his life changing cup, and building coffee culture at a local level. During the episode I was having El Abejonal Gesha from Cantook. Episode Links: https://shop.anchorcoffeeco.com/ https://cantookcafe.com/ https://www.beansandbreakdowns.com/

On this episode I'm joined by Matt Savage, vocalist of the bands Kennedy, The Fake Friends, and Watch for Wolves, to talk about his taste in coffee, why he refuses to tour, "y'all-ternative", conspiracies, church trauma, and potential future Watch for Wolves shows. During the episode we were drinking Tobeatic Wild from Sissiboo Coffee Roaster. Episode Links: https://sissiboocoffe...

On this episode I'm joined by Louie Flores, bassist of Si Dios Quiere, Demo Division, and Habitats, to talk about Mind In Chains, his new tattooing career, favorite local coffee, Starbucks hate, the Chicago scene, and new upcoming music from Si Dios Quiere. During the episode I was drinking Imaculada Colombia from De Mello. Photo: @zeltzin.vazquez Episode Links: https://sidiosquiere.bandcamp.c...

On this episode I'm joined by Kevin Muller, vocalist of Alluvial. We chat about dirty and nasty chai lattes, European fans, wrestling finishers, Sarcoma, and Alluvial's plans for 2023. During the episode I was drinking Toto from Ambros Coffee. Photo credit: Hugo Ferrer Episode Links: https://www.alluvialofficial.com/ https://themercilessconcept.bandcamp.com/ https://ambroscoffee.com/ https://www.b...

On this episode I'm joined by Rob Beaulieu to chat about cherry beverages, Montreal Madhouse, the new Die Alone record, Steel City Hardcore's mission, Rust, and the need for all-ages shows. During the episode I was drinking Valle del Cauca form Juan Valdez. Episode Links: https://rusthxc.bandcamp.com/ https://diealone416.bandcamp.com/releases https://www.beansandbreakdowns.com/

On this episode I'm joined by Andy Kyres, co-founder of the Canadian Roasting Society. We talk about the Montreal coffee climate, his favorite shop, biscuits, favorite breakdown, and working in a niche industry. During the episode we were drink some different coffees from Myriade as well as some import samples. Episode Links: https://www.canadianroastingsociety.ca/ https://myriaderoasting.co/colle...

On this episode I'm joined by Blaine Webster, bassist of SPIRIT OF VENGEANCE to chat about his coffee taste, favorite moshing, Matty Matheson, the kick(iykyk), The Demonstration EP, and SOV plans for 2023. During the episode I was drinking Miguel Moreno from Subtext. Episode Links: https://www.subtext.coffee/ https://spiritofvengeancehc.bandcamp.com/album/the-demonstration https://www.beansandbrea...

On this episode I'm joined by Jay or JBOT, vocalist of the band Captured! By Robots to talk all about coffee on the road, touring as the only human member of a band, the world of robotics, and being your own worst critic. During the episode I was drinking Akagera from Nordik Coffee Roasters. Episode Links: https://capturedbyrobots.com/ https://capturedbyrobots.bandcamp.com/album/broken-as-fuck htt...

On this episode I'm joined by Matt Dennard, drummer of Frozen Soul, to talk about caffeine addiction, Texas eats, SEC Football, god-tier merch, Frozen Soul's first European tour with Dying Fetus, and the new LP. During the episode I was drinking Finca La Vega Natural from Aveley Farms Coffee Roasters. Get your tickets for the Montreal Madhouse !!!! https://lepointdevente.com/billets/ywi230217001 E...

On this episode I'm joined by Kyle O'Meara, vocalist for the band Cohezion to talk about Toronto coffee, favorite wing flavors, Distorted Vision , Hold Your Ground '23, and the Ontario-Quebec Hardcore connection. During the episode I was drinking Finca Betel Geisha from Prodigal Coffee. Tickets for Montreal Madhouse are here: https://lepointdevente.com/billets/ywi230217001 Episode Links: HOLD YOUR...

On this episode I'm joined by Jimmy Wizard, vocalist of Higher Power, to talk about backstage tattoos, baked beans, working with BDSM clients, Oasis, and writing for the new Higher Power LP. During the episode I was a cup of Santo Domingo from Binocle. Get your tickets for MONTREAL MADHOUSE so you can spin kick your friends here: https://lepointdevente.com/billets/ywi230217001 Episode Links: https...

On this episode I'm joined by Katerina, vocalist of ESCUELA GRIND, to talk about their taste in coffee, Memory Theater and recording with Kurt Ballou, Twitter beef, and the Escuela brand of grindcore. During the episode I was drinking Daydream from Yamabiko Coffee Roasters. Episode Links: https://escuelagrind.bandcamp.com/album/memory-theater https://www.yamabikocoffeeroasters.com/ https://www.bea...

On this episode I sit down with the brains behind the MTL Hardcore Collective to talk about favorite coffee, crazy shows, and of course the Montreal Madhouse. During the episode we were having different coffees from Crew Collective Cafe. Max and I were drinking the Adido from Traffic which is a super delicious anaerobic Ethiopian coffee. Get you tickets now for the Madhouse! Click HERE . Episode L...

On this episode I'm joined by Tommy Chan, drummer of Trench, to talk about his favorite coffee, drum gear, Trench green, loving Montreal, and Trenchmas. During the episode I was drinking Karol Ortega from JUNGLE. Episode Links: junglelivraisoncafe.com https://www.instagram.com/t_r_e_n_c_h/?hl=en https://www.beansandbreakdowns.com/

On this episode I'm joined by Gage Lanza, guitarist of Excide. We talk about band coffee collabs, brew methods, Deliberate Revolver, plans for 2023, and coffee YouTubers. During the episode I was having Finca Armenia Competition Series by Balam Sacred Coffee. Episode Links: https://www.balamsacred.com/ https://newmoralityzine.bandcamp.com/album/deliberate-revolver https://www.beansandbreakdowns.co...

We're wrapping 2022 with some cool announcements and our Top 3 Most Listened to episodes. Thanks so much to all our amazing guests and listeners for making this year so great! Here's to 2023! Also, don't forget to head to Instagram and enter for the giveaway! During the episode Nancy and I were drinking Finca Santuario from Balance Roasters. Get your tickets to Montreal Madhouse here: https://lepo...

On this episode I'm joined by Elliot Jones, drummer of the band Deathnap. We share a cup at the Canadian Roasting Society and talk about his background in drumming, his coffee enthusiasm, the Northern England scene, buttery biscuits, and I Am The Evil EP. During the episode we were both drinking La Bendita from Myriade Coffee Roasters. Episode Links: https://dreamydreamydreamy.com/ https://www.can...

On this episode I'm joined by Liam and Tyler from BAITED. We sit down to talk about the PEI scene, pristine beaches, recording their LP, throwing shoes, and their coffee taste.  During the episode I was drinking Nova from Dispatch Coffee and the boys were drinking some coffee from Milano. Episode Links: https://dispatchcoffee.ca/ https://www.milanocoffee.ca/ https://linktr.ee/baitedpei https:...

On this episode I'm joined by Martín Stewart, guitarist for the bands Terror, God's Hate, and Xibalba. We chat about his go-to LA coffee, balancing hectic touring schedules, how he joined Terror, Sound and Fury, and mosh retirement. During the episode Martín was drinking a Blue Bottle iced coffee and I was having an espresso tonic with Behold from Portal West. Photo by Rebecca Ladder Episode Links...