Beans & Breakdowns

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-origin with super fruity and tropical tasting notes.

Episode links:

https://www.folgerscoffee.com

https://dispatchcoffee.ca

https://disposega.bandcamp.com/album/kiss-of-death

https://www.beansandbreakdowns.com

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 Ethiopian single-origin with notes of blood orange, blueberry, and lemon-lime soda.

Episode Links:

https://nightswimcoffee.com

https://www.trafficcoffee.com

https://www.beansandbreakdowns.com

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 Maker is a washed Ethiopian single-origin with tropical fruit notes.

Episode Links:

https://www.balancecoffeeroaster.com

https://theblacksheeplounge.com

https://kawthra.bandcamp.com

https://www.beansandbreakdowns.com

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 cup of Detour's Honduran single-origin while I was having a cup of Diego Berrocal from Structure Roasters. Diego Berrocal is a honey process Costa Rican single-origin with notes of blackberry and cocoa. 

Episode Links:

https://detourcoffee.com

https://structurecoffeeroasters.com

https://townbarber.ca

https://www.instagram.com/majortreatcoffee/?hl=en

https://www.beansandbreakdowns.com

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 coffees giving notes of cacao and stone fruits.

Episode Links:

https://sainthenri.ca/en

https://creepingdeathtx.bandcamp.com/album/the-edge-of-existence

https://www.beansandbreakdowns.com

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 from El Salvador with notes of pineapple and toffee.

Episode Links:

https://peixotocoffee.com

https://www.pilotcoffeeroasters.com

 https://linktr.ee/xhandsxfeetx

https://www.beansandbreakdowns.com

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 by Kittel. The Burundi Nemba is a natural single-origin with notes of dark chocolate, raspberry, and red wine.

Episode Links:

https://www.lucabecoffeeco.com/product-page/whole-beans

https://kittelcoffee.com/?locale=en

https://www.diamorte.com

https://www.instagram.com/blackcrowninitiate/?hl=en

https://www.beansandbreakdowns.com

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 chocolate notes with a slight citrus.

Episode Links:

https://mediciroasting.com

https://goosekeeper.co

https://www.beansandbreakdowns.com

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 roasted by MELK in Montreal. Arsi Refisa is a washed Ethiopian single-origin with notes of milk chocolate and tropical fruits.

Episode Links:

https://oslocoffee.com/collections/coffee

https://www.lilianewyork.com/caffe/

https://joecoffeecompany.com

https://melk.cafe

https://koyolihc.bandcamp.com

https://www.beansandbreakdowns.com