On this episode, I'm joined by David, drummer for the band Torena. We chat about year-round coldbrew, European coffee, stories from tour, the benefits of honesty, Evil Eyez EP, and upcoming plans.

During the episode I was drinking a cup of Wilton Benitez Potion from Have Fun.

Episode Links:

https://havefun.coffee/

https://dazestyle.bandcamp.com/album/evil-eyez

https://www.beansandbreakdowns.com/

On this episode, I'm joined by Max and Mark from the band Spite House. We chat about caffeine intolerance, favorite drinks, Larry David, signing to NMZ, and more plans for 2024.

During the episode I was having a cup of Ana Sora from Pilot Coffee Roasters.

Episode Links:

https://www.balancecoffeeroaster.com/

https://www.pilotcoffeeroasters.com/

https://spitehousemtl.bandcamp.com/

https://www.beansandbreakdowns.com/

On this episode I'm joined by Chase, bassist of Comeback Kid. We chat about his coffee setup, the CBK Starbucks ritual, tour stories, writing process, and his introduction to heavy music.

During the episode I was having Bookkisa Natural from Pista.

Episode Links:

https://coffeecommissary.com/

https://cafepista.com/en

https://www.comeback-kid.com/

https://livingwithlions.bandcamp.com/album/island

https://www.beansandbreakdowns.com/

On this episode, I'm joined by Alan Cassidy, drummer of The Black Dahlia Murder. We chat about his taste in coffee, hating on Tim Horton's, Blast Beans Coffee, his music background, Verminous LP, and a lot of drums.

During the episode, I was drinking a cup of Finca Los Torres.

Episode Links:

https://colores.ca/en

https://malakacoffee.com/shop/ols/products/artist-series-alan-cassidys-blast-beans

https://www.tbdmofficial.com/

https://www.tbdmofficial.com/

On this episode I'm joined by founder and roaster at HAVE FUN. Coffee based in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia. We sit to chat about the Atlantic coffee scene, his life-changing cup, challenges of starting a roasting operation, the Big Riffer collab with Botfly, and why your water matters.

During the episode I was drinking a cup of Natural Monteverde from Alyssa Coffee.

Episode Links:

https://havefun.coffee

https://alyssa-coffee.square.site/

https://www.beansandbreakdowns.com/

On this episode, I'm joined by Julia, vocalist of the band Deadbolt. We chat about her coffee taste, latte art, her music backstory, the Deadbolt EP, and New York Hardcore.

During the episode I was having a cup of Frosté Le Bonhomme from ZAB.

Photo by maudebondphoto

Episode Links:

https://www.balancecoffeeroaster.com/

https://zabcafe.com/

https://deadbolt514.bandcamp.com/album/s-t

https://www.beansandbreakdowns.com/

On this episode I'm joined by Erik and Ron of the band Bonginator to chat about their daily drinking, energy drinks, a lot of marijuana, The Intergalactic Gorebong of Deathpot, and questionable merch.

During the episode I was drinking a cup of Ghost Roast from TRAFFIC.

Episode Links:

https://www.cafebustelo.com/en

https://www.trafficcoffee.com/

https://bonginator.bandcamp.com/music

https://www.beansandbreakdowns.com/

On this episode, I'm joined by Rohan, guitarist of the Baltimore band Gradual Slip. We chat about his coffee taste, ideal extraction, his background in heavy music, Gradual Slip news, and U.K. coffee stops.

During the episode I was drinking Ethiopia Bensa from De Mello Coffee Roasters.

Episode Links:

https://hellodemello.com/

https://beanbros.co/?gclid=CjwKCAiA9dGqBhAqEiwAmRpTC4C_PRcH_UO71yAEc_kx0dWWHF-7QQKKx3MF_21PPI14JM4K3D0nYhoC6lEQAvD_BwE

https://gradualslip.bandcamp.com/album/no-hope-to-begin-with

https://tszdeathcore.bandcamp.com/album/the-sun-will-never-shine-upon-us

https://www.beansandbreakdowns.com/

On this episode, I'm joined by Oli, guitarist of the band LETHAL MINDS and wholesale manager for Blossom Coffee Roasters in Northern U.K. We chat about his coffee background, the importance of drinking good coffees, "Born to Lose", LETHAL MINDS plans, and cup colours.

During the episode I was drinking Mauricio Salaverria from Fantôme.

Photo by @FayeL_photography

Episode Links:

https://blossomcoffee.co.uk/

https://fantomecafe.ca/en

https://www.instagram.com/lethalmindshc/

https://www.beansandbreakdowns.com/

On this episode, I'm joined by Evan, guitarist of the Straight Edge Hardcore band Prevention. We chat about his coffee taste, specialty drinks, the Springfield scene, radio rock, 'Split the World' EP, and upcoming news for Prevention.

During the episode I was drinking Funky from Paquebot.

Photo provided by Evan.

Episode Links:

https://paquebot.ca/en/products/paquebot-funky

https://grabajava.com/

https://preventionxxx.bandcamp.com/

https://www.beansandbreakdowns.com/