Beans & Breakdowns

On this episode I'm joined by Fab Franco, vocalist of Scarfold. We sit to talk in person about his coffee taste, the origins of Scarfold, being a part of the Montreal scene, and his favorite coffee in the world. During the episode I was drinking a cup of Kugamo from Myriade while Fab was having their San Mateo on espresso. Episode Links: https://myriaderoasting.co/ https://dreamydreamydreamy.com/a...

On this episode I'm joined by Haley Sliwa, roaster at Brewpoint Coffee in Elmhurst, IL. We sit to talk about their coffee journey, show photography, the challenges of roasting, roller derby, and the importance of building sustainable coffee relationships. During the episode I was drinking Bondowoso from Brewpoint Coffee. Episode Links: https://brewpointcoffee.com/ https://www.instagram.com/chicago...

On this episode I'm joined by John Parthenios, bassist for SHUT AWAY. We sit to chat about his taste in coffee, moving from Australia, butchering, the Montreal and Ontario scene, and what's coming up for SHUT AWAY. During the episode I was drinking a cup of the Kalico Women's Coffee by Structure Roasters. Episode Links: https://structurecoffeeroasters.com/ https://www.instagram.com/shutawaymtl/ ht...

On this episode I'm joined by Babs, guitarist of Botfly. We sit to chat about his experience in coffee, joining Botfly, the Atlantic Canadian scene, Bots Blend coffee, and guitar gear. During the episode we were drinking a cup of Bots Blend by Receiver Coffee. Episode Links: https://www.receivercoffee.com/ https://botfly.bandcamp.com/ https://www.instagram.com/botfly902/?hl=en https://open.spotify...

On this episode I'm joined by Jacob Valentine, vocalist for Guilt Trip. We sit to talk about Manchester Hardcore, his likes and dislikes in coffee, Guilt Trip's first Canadian shows, Rain City, and they're upcoming tour with Stray From The Path. During the episode I was drinking a Peruvian single-origin from 94 Celsius. Episode Links: https://94celcius.com/ https://guilttripmhc.bandcamp.com/ https...

On this episode I'm joined by Hoya, bassist for the NYHC band Madball. We sit to talk about his coffee taste, getting fit, the Smokin' Word Podcast, what he's been listening to, and why he moved to Florida. During the episode I was drinking Tha Bom from Escape Coffee Roasters. Episode Links: https://www.escape.cafe/ https://www.youtube.com/c/SmokinWordTV http://www.casaderoc.com/ https://www.insta...

On this episode I'm joined by Dave Boucher, founder of Extensive Enterprise. We sit to chat about his favorite shops, picking venues, the Montreal scene, and his current playlist.  During the episode Dave was having a cup of drip from Columbus Cafe and I was having a Mexican light roast from Relay Coffee Roasters. Episode Links: https://www.columbuscafe.com/en/welcome/ https://www.relaycoffee...

On this episode I'm joined by Isaac Lamb, drummer for Kublai Khan TX. We talk about his move to Nashville, his coffee taste, "Lower Form of Animal", Brewslang, home improvement, and drum gear. During the episode I was having a natural Shakiso Ethiopian coffee from Myriade Roasting Co. Episode Links: https://kublaikhantx.com/ https://cafemyriade.com/ https://www.tama.com/usa/ https://www.beansandbr...

On this episode I'm joined by Thomas Pavia, guitarist for the bands Desecrate and ColdxSnap. We sit to chat about local coffee, Japanese and Korean hardcore, the Montreal scene, Desecrate's upcoming ep, and the global hardcore family.  Photo credit: Alexandre Guay During the episode we were having an Ethiopian Sheka single-origin from Dreamy. Episode Links: https://dreamydreamydreamy.com/a/pre-lau...

On this episode I'm joined by Dan Hodsdon, guitarist for The Callous Daoboys. We sit down to talk about their taste in coffee, powerlifting, 'Celebrity Therapist', their tour with Avatar, and mosh etiquette. During the podcast Dan was having a K-Cup espresso and I was having Costa Rica Cordillera de Fuego. Be sure to go over to https://anarchycoffeeroasters.com/ and use code 'WAKETHEFUCKUP' to rec...

On this episode I'm joined by Jesse and Bailey, founders of Anarchy Coffee Roasters out of Kelowna, B.C. We sit to chat about home roasting, the B.C. coffee and music scene, show promotion, naming coffee blends, and biggest air(on snow). During the episode we are all drinking different coffees from Anarchy. Bailey was having a Columbian that he's dialing in, Jesse was having Straight-Edge Decaf, a...

On this episode I’m joined by Riz Farooqi, vocalist of King Ly Chee and founder of Unite Asia. We sit to talk about the Asian hardcore, his coffee taste, the climate of hardcore in Hong Kong, and the vision behind Unite Asia. Photo Credit: Raven Lee During the episode Riz was drinking Tostini caffe and I was having a cup of Straight Edge decaf from Anarchy Coffee Roasters. Starting today, receive...

On this episode I'm joined by Rich Stone, founder and head roaster at Memoirs Coffee Roasters. We sit to talk about coffee processing, fair compensation, the Florida scene, his background in coffee, and the Memoirs story. During the episode Rich was having a termico processed Costa Rican single-origin and I was having Salma Bermudez by Manhattan Coffee. Episode Links: https://www.memoirscoffee.com...

On this episode I'm joined by Gus, vocalist of the band Omerta. We sit to talk about the Houston scene, his coffee experience, Tim Horton's donuts, kolaches, 'Hyperviolence', and Omerta's live show. During the episode I was having a cup of Asociacion Palestina from Cloud Picker Coffee. Pick up your tickets for Church of Hardcore HERE ! Use code'Beans' for 50% off your order. Episode Links: https:/...

On this episode I'm joined by David Plante, vocalist of the band Northwalk. We sit down to talk about his taste in coffee, the Quebec scene, his dislike for a certain coffee chain, Crossroads, Northwalk's upcoming tour with Guilt Trip, and his favorite city for shows. During the episode David was drinking a Columbian roast and I having Ripplecove Blend from Virgin Hill Coffee Roasters. Don't forge...

On this episode I'm joined by Carl Schulz, bassist of the band Great American Ghost. We sit to chat about his favorite coffee on tour, his experience in the coffee industry, on-stage karate, Torture World, and GAG's plans for the rest of 2022. During the episode Carl was drinking a Columbian coffee from Rook and I was having a cup of Yeferson Olaya from WatchHouse. Episode Links: https://rookcoffe...

On this episode I'm joined by Josh Guyett, front man of the Irish math/post-hardcore band ILENKUS. We sit down to talk about his coffee industry experience, booking shows in Galway, moving to Bristol, the departure or ILENKUS, and his current projects.  Photo Credit: Shane Horan  During the episode Josh was drinking a Burundi coffee from Colonna Coffee and I was having the Vigor blend fr...

On this episode I'm joined by Aiden Versteegh, vocalist of the band Falsifier. We sit down to chat about Bass Pro Shops, his first show experience, learning to be a vocalist, his coffee taste, and Falsifier's plans for 2022. During the episode Aiden was having some coffee from his K Cup and I was having Alfonso Villagomez from Plot Coffee Roasters. Alfonso Villagomez is a natural anaerobic Ecuador...

On this episode I'm joined by John Vaughan, bassist of the band SPACED. We sit down to chat about his coffee origin story, his love of Kevin Malone, making third wave coffee approachable, the rapid success of SPACED and their upcoming tours. During the episode John was drinking and anaerobic Ethiopian coffee from Overwinter and I was having a cup of Baroida Estate from Goshen. Baroida Estate is a...

On this episode I'm joined by Jason Maher, vocalist if the Montreal hardcore band C.i. D.B. We sit down to chat about his background in music, his very aggressive caffeine addiction, C.i. D.B's live performances, and The Church of Hardcore. During the episode Jason was having some Never Sleep Again from Deadly Grounds Coffee while I had a cup of Las Lajas by Cantook. Las Lajas is a black honey pro...

Here we are at Episode 52, which means we've made it a whole year! I just wanted to take an opportunity to answer some Q's that I've been asked about the podcast as well as some fun stuff and announcements. I'm also joined by an extra special guest. Episode Links: https://goshencoffee.com/ https://www.beansandbreakdowns.com/ 

On this episode I'm joined by Tyler Mateychick, guitarist of the New Jersey metalcore band Born a New. We sit down to talk about BAN's recent UK tour, Tyler's new Fender endorsement, Euro coffee culture, and 'Face in the Corner.' During the episode Tyler was having a cappuccino from Starbucks and I was having a of Finca San Jorge from Balam Sacred Coffee Roasters. Finca San Jorge is a washed Guate...

On this episode I'm joined by Anthony Auger, coffee director for Goshen Coffee as well as vocalist for The Effort. We sit down to talk about green coffee buying, the Merrimack Valley hardcore scene, writing new music for Modernman, and sustainable coffee relationships. During the episode Anthony was drinking the Bona Fide blend from Goshen and I was having a cup of Pink Bourbon Creation from Risin...

On this episode I'm joined by Steven Rawles, vocalist and guitarist of the Alberta punk rock band Belvedere. We sit down to talk about his introduction to the coffee industry, Hindsight Is the Sixth Sense, booking tours post-Covid, and Pouzza Fest.  During the episode Steve was having a cup of Costo coffee and a jasmine tea while I was drinking Omar Tinoco Arango from Jungle. This coffee is a...

On this episode I'm joined by Tyler Mully, vocalist of Year of the Knife and drummer for Gridiron. We sit to talk about working in coffee, his artistic process, No Good At Goodbyes, Y.O.T.K.'s Europe tour, and what's in store for 2022. During the episode Tyler was having some water and I was drinking Bouquet from Tunnel Espresso. This Bouquet is the Ethiopian single-origin from Yirgacheffe with no...