Beans & Breakdowns

By Grayson CarpenterMusic Music Interviews

Beans & Breakdowns episodes

September 22, 2022 Isaac Lamb (Kublai Khan TX)
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.beansandbreakdowns.com/
55 min
September 15, 2022 Thomas Pavia (Desecrate, COLDXSNAP)
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-launch
https://sainthenri.ca/
https://www.canadianroastingsociety.ca/
https://uniteasia.org/
https://desecrate514.bandcamp.com/album/demo-2021
https://coldxsnap.bandcamp.com/
https://www.beansandbreakdowns.com/
48 min
September 08, 2022 Dan Hodsdon (The Callous Daoboys)
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 receive 15% off your order.

Episode Links:
https://www.memoirscoffee.com/
https://www.thecallousdaoboys.com/
https://www.beansandbreakdowns.com/
56 min
September 01, 2022 Bailey & Jesse (Anarchy Coffee Roasters)
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, and I was having The Headliner Costa Rica Aquiares Estate. Visit https://anarchycoffeeroasters.com/ to grab some delicious coffee and use code 'WAKETHEFUCKUP' to receive 15% off your order.

Episode Links
https://anarchycoffeeroasters.com/
https://www.beansandbreakdowns.com/
26 min
August 25, 2022 Riz Farooqi (Unite Asia, King Ly Chee)
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 15% off your order from Anarchy using code “WAKETHEFUCKUP” until September 25th! https://anarchycoffeeroasters.com/
Episode Links:
https://www.tostini.com/en/
https://uniteasia.org/
https://daggerhongkong.bandcamp.com/
https://kinglychee.bandcamp.com/
https://regrethongkong.bandcamp.com/releases
https://www.beansandbreakdowns.com/
48 min
August 18, 2022 Rich Stone (Memoirs Coffee Roasters)
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/
https://manhattancoffeeroasters.com/
https://handstotheforsaken.bandcamp.com/album/fight-to-reclaim
https://www.beansandbreakdowns.com/
44 min
August 11, 2022 Gustavo Hernandez (Omerta)
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://cloudpickercoffee.ie/
https://ihateomerta.bandcamp.com/music
https://www.beansandbreakdowns.com/
45 min
August 04, 2022 David Plante (Northwalk)
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 forget to pick up your tickets for Church of Hardcore Aug. 21st! Use discount code 'Beans' at checkout.
https://lepointdevente.com/tickets/xr0220821001

Photo by Andre Beaupre
Episode Links:
https://virginhillcoffee.com/
https://northwalk.bandcamp.com/music
https://www.beansandbreakdowns.com/

39 min
July 28, 2022 Carl Schulz (Great American Ghost)
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://rookcoffee.com/
https://watchhouse.com/
https://greatamericanghost.bandcamp.com/
https://www.beansandbreakdowns.com/
29 min
July 21, 2022 Josh Guyett (ILENKUS)
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 from MushUp.
Be sure to get your tickets to Church of Hardcore Fest HERE! Use 'Beans' for an exclusive listener discount available only for a limited number of tickets.
Episode Links:
https://colonnacoffee.com/
https://mushup.ca/
https://www.instagram.com/ilenkus/?hl=en
https://www.beansandbreakdowns.com/
59 min