Beans & Breakdowns

On this episode I'm joined by Jimmy LaDue, guitarist for the bands Judiciary and Cross Me, as well as vocalist of Low End. We sit to talk about the Milwaukee coffee scene, joining Judiciary, Lubbock on purpose, barbering, and mixology. During the episode Jimmy was having a lavender oat milk latte from Anodyne Coffee Roasting and I was having a cup Mustefa from KOHI. Mustefa is a natural Ethiopian...

On this episode I'm joined by Darel McFayden, guitarist of the band Foreign Pain, to talk about his start in guitar, working at Chain Reaction, Crio Bru, and Death of Divinity. During the episode Darel was having a mocha from Lean Bean Coffee and I was having a cup of Nyeri from Goose Keeper Coffee Roasters. Nyeri is a 12hr fermented Kenyan single-origin with notes of nectarine and lime zest. Epis...

On this episode I'm joined by Brittany Lane, vocalist of the band Payasa. We sit down to chat about her favorite local coffee, Oprah Winfrey chai lattes, representation in hardcore, the newest Payasa EP, and horror films. During the episode Brittany was drinking Nestle Listo coffee and I was having a cup of Pressure Mind blend from the Cancer Bats roasted by Anchored Coffee. The Pressure Mind blen...

On this episode I'm joined by Pete Koller, guitarist of the NYHC band Sick Of It All. We sit down to talk about his taste in coffee, fitness and wellness, upcoming plans for SOIA, and the NYC coffee scene. During the episode I was having a cup of Kenyan AA from Phil & Sebastian Coffee Roasters. This coffee is a Kenyan single-origin from the Othaya Coop with notes of grapefruit, currant, and pe...

On this episode I'm joined by Luke Rota, drummer for the band Wisdom In Chains, as well as Stigma and most recently Z9!. We sit down to chat about his taste in coffee, his first drum kit, where to find NYC's best pizza, and upcoming music from Z9!. During the episode I was having a cup of Ethiopia from La p’tite Brûlerie. This is a natural Ethiopian single-origin produced by the Coop Howolso SCFCU...

On this episode I'm joined by Chaney Crabb, vocalist for the progressive death-metal band Entheos. We sit down to talk about her recent move to Nashville, how much coffee is too much, country bar hopping, the new Entheos record, and her touring ritual. During the episode Chaney was drinking a cappuccino with Starbucks blend espresso and I was having a cup of Banko Gotiti from Detour Coffee. Banko...

On this episode I'm joined by Nik Hill and Kev Kilkenny, guitarists for Ignite. We share a cup of coffee and talk about Ignite's new LP, their local coffee tastes, changes in releasing music, and tour memories. During the episode Kev and Nik were both drinking Heart of Darkness by Santa Cruz Coffee Roasting Co. and I was having a cup of Guatemala Blue Ayarza from Hale Coffee Roasters. Blue Ayarza...

On this episode I'm joined by Victoria Mladenovski, vocalist of the Quebec City hardcore band Peer Pressure. We sit to talk about the Quebec scene, Tim Horton's iced coffee, learning to speak French, and what 2022 looks like for Peer Pressure. During the episode Victoria was having a Tim Horton's vanilla iced coffee and I was having a cup of Dangura from Za & Klo. Danger is a washed ethiopian...

On this episode I'm joined by Aaron Heard, vocalist of the Philadelphia hardcore band Jesus Piece. We sit down to talk about local coffee, biscuits, balancing family and music, and the new Jesus Piece LP. During the episode Aaron was having a Vietnamese egg coffee from Forin and I was having a cup of La Concordia from Nektar. La Concordia is a washed Mexican single-origin with notes of mazapan, mi...

On this episode I'm joined by Seb, vocalist of the New York Hardcore band Regulate. We sit down to talk about his coffee tastes, caffeine gate keepers, the upcoming Regulate release, and spin kicks. During the episode I was having a cup of Villa Triunfo and Seb was drinking water. Villa Triunfo is an anaerobic Costa Rican single origin coffee roasted by Balance Roasters in Montreal. Shout out to m...

On this episode I'm joined by founder and roaster for Black Sheep Coffee Roasters in Welland, ON, Lucas Spinosa. We sit down to talk about fermentation coffees, the Black Sheep's story and contributions to the Welland community, and Lucas's background as a metal drummer. During the episode Lucas was drinking a thermic fermentation processed caturra varietal from Black Sheep and I was having Manos...

On this episode I'm joined by Cody Roberson of the Atlanta hardcore band Dispose. We sit down to talk about nostalgic coffee, sports memorabilia, pro wrestling, his first show experience and Dispose's plans for 2022. During the episode Cody was drinking a cup of Folger's Medium Roast and I was having a cup of Kossa Geshe from Dispatch Coffee. Kossa Geshe is a natural process Ethiopian single-origi...

On this episode I catch up with Evan Wood, coffee director for Night Swim Coffee in Charlotte, N.C. We talk about his coffee journey, the complexity of green-buying, his first metal show, and favorite memories from our former band. During the episode Evan was drinking a cup of Gogogu Bekaka #1 from Night Swim while I enjoyed a cup of Dogo Bule Hora from TRAFFIC. Dogo Bule Hora is a natural Ethiopi...

On this episode I'm joined by Josh Case, guitarist and vocalist of the band Kawthra. We sit down to talk about the Welland area scene, Josh's taste in coffees, his introduction to heavy music, and the importance of having a diverse music community. During the episode Josh was drinking a cup of Floreal by Balance Roasters and I was having a cup of Riddle Maker by Black Sheep Coffee Roasters. Riddle...

On this episode I'm joined by Chris Hammell, also known as "Hambone." Chris runs Town Barber and co-owns Major Treat coffee alongside Martin Farkas of the band Career Suicide. We sat down to talk about his introduction to hardcore and growing up in the Southern Ontario scene, the story of Major Treat, and the importance of created community-minded business. During the episode Chris was having a cu...

On this episode I'm Joined by Trey Pemberton, guitarist of Creeping Death. We sit down to talk about vintage sportswear, The Edge of Existence, concepts of time during COIVD, and the Texas Hardcore and Metal scene. During the episode Trey was having a Snapple Peach Tea and I was having a cup of Les Carillons from Cafe Saint Henri. Les Carillons is a holiday blend of a washed and natural Ethiopian...

On this episode I'm joined by Anthony Conley, also known as HANDSXFEET. We sit down to talk about heavy trap, his experience in coffee, the importance of talking about mental health, and his work in suicide prevention. During the episode Anthony was having a cup of Peixoto's Panama Finca Lerida Geisha and I was having a cup of Pilot Coffee Roaster's Santa Maria. Santa Maria is a natural pacamara f...

On this episode I'm joined by James Dorton of the bands Black Crown Initiate and DiAmorte. We sit down to share a cup of coffee and talk about DiAmorte's recent video, his taste in coffee, Black Crown Initiate's 2020 full-length, and James' voice-acting work.  During the episode James was having a cup of natural Ethiopian coffee roasted by Lucabe and I was drinking a natural Burundi roasted b...

On this first episode of 2022, I'm joined by director of coffee for Medici Roasting, Eric Lepine. We sit down to talk about his journey in the coffee industry, coffee sourcing, collecting vinyl, and his top music pick of 2021. During the episode Eric was drinking Pacamara El Salvador from Medici and I was having a cup of Goose Keeper's Columbian single origin, which had some delicious almond and c...

This week we're wrapping up the year with a short message to thank all our guests and listeners from the Beans & Breakdowns team!

On this episode I'm joined by Harold Griffin, guitarist of the bands Koyo and Hangman. We sit down to talk about favorite coffee, the Long Island scene, touring since the pandemic, and his introduction to heavy music. During the episode Harold was having a cold brew made from Oslo Coffee's holiday blend with a shot of Joe's Coffee espresso brewed by Lilia, and I was having a cup of Arsi Refisa roa...

On this episode I'm joined by the hosts of Whispers From The Void Podcast to do a part 2 of the episode I did with them on Talks With The Void. We sit down to talk about the birth of WFTV, being part of the Vox & Hops gang, our local scenes growing up, and why I live in Montreal. During the episode I was drinking a cup of Gilberto Rojas from ZAB Roaster while Evan and Phil had Disaronno and or...

On this episode I'm joined by Mike Parsram, vocalist of the Toronto Hardcore outfit Cold Shoulder. We sit down to talk about the Toronto scene, his introduction to hardcore music, writing lyrics, and the concepts behind their music.  On the episode Mike was keeping it healthy with some water and I was having a cup of Moment from The Standard. Moment is a single-origin washed Guatemalan coffee...

On this episode I'm joined by Rusty Pistachio, guitarist for H2O. We sit down to talk about living in a "coffee desert", Rusty's introduction to hardcore music, and the changes in the straight-edge and hardcore scene globally. On the episode Rusty was having a cup of Double Zero Blend by Loyal Coffee, and I was having a cup of the Below the Neck Blend from Inverness Roasting Co. The Below the Neck...

On this episode I'm joined by Justin Enis, head roaster at Bolt Coffee as well as bassist for the doom/sludge metal band Burr. Justin and I talk all about sourcing, roasting, and tasting coffee, as well as his introduction to the specialty coffee industry and the newest release from Burr. During the episode Justin was drinking a cup of Kenya Gatomboya roasted at Bolt and I was enjoying a cup of Fi...