Beans & Breakdowns

On this episode I'm joined by Marc and Richie, the creators of Dead Skull Coffee in the U.K. We sit down to share some coffee and non-coffee drinks and chat about launching a coffee business in the pandemic, the art of collaboration, rock n roll history, and always trying to support people you believe in.

During the episode Marc was enjoying some Dead Skull AAA and brandy, Richie was having some Continental Lagers, and I was enjoying a cup of Kaku for Rabbit Hole Roasters. Kaku is a Chinese single-origin from the Yunnan region with notes of cherry, vanilla, and cola.

Episode Links:

https://deadskullcoffee.co.uk

https://www.rabbitholeroasters.com

https://www.beansandbreakdowns.com

On this episode I'm joined by Nick Young, vocalist for the band Pillars of Autumn. Nick and I chat about the Toronto coffee scene, deathcore evolution, inclusivity in the scene, and Tim Horton's coffee.

During the episode Nick enjoyed a cup from Coheed & Cambria Coffee Roasters and I had a cup of Rosalba Cifuentes from 94 Celcius. Rosalba Cifuentes is a single-origin Mexican coffee from the Chiapas state with notes of brown sugar, apple, and maple syrup.

Episode links:

https://www.coheedroasters.com

https://94celcius.com

https://pillarsofautumn.bandcamp.com

https://www.beansandbreakdowns.com

On this episode I'm joined by Taylor Carpenter, drummer of the Nashville hardcore band CHAMBER. We have a talk about Nashville coffee, drum gear, releasing an album during a pandemic, and crafting an unexpected sound.

During the episode Taylor was drinking a cup of Tropical Weather from Onyx Coffee while I was enjoying a cup of La Granjita from Cantook. La Granjita is a natural Columbian single-origin with notes of raspberry and red wine.

Episode Links:

https://onyxcoffeelab.com

https://cantookcafe.com

https://www.retrogradecoffee.com

https://www.honest.coffee

https://crema-coffee.com

https://baristaparlor.com

https://www.8thandroast.com

https://www.udrum.ca

https://www.lacolombe.com

https://ceremonycoffee.com

https://chambertn.bandcamp.com

https://www.beansandbreakdowns.com

On this episode I'm joined by Marcus Williams, bassist of west Texas Deathcore band Crafting the Conspiracy. We sit down to talk about Marcus' taste in coffee, his introduction to metal, the Odessa area scene, and the importance of having a DIY mindset to make your own opportunities. 

During the episode I enjoyed a cup of Fenix from Montreal's Cafe Pista. Fenix is a Guatemalan single-origin coffee with notes of chocolate and hazelnut. 

Episode Links:

https://cafepista.com/en/

https://thehumanbean.com

https://www.comeandtakeitlive.com

https://craftingtheconspiracy.bandcamp.com

https://www.beansandbreakdowns.com

On this episode I'm joined by Dominic Alvernaz, founder of Pitch Black North. Pitch Black North is a Calgary-based metal apparel brand which is also the home of Satanic Tea Co. as well as Satanic Coffee Co. We sit down to talk about the art of tea-mixing, taste in coffee, current metal interests, and how to deal with online criticism.

Both Dominic and I enjoyed a cup of Satanic Coffee's Blood Drenched Torture Chamber. BDTC is medium-dark roasted Sumatra single-origin with notes of chocolate and vanilla.

Episode Links:

https://www.pitchblacknorth.com

https://www.beansandbreakdowns.com

On this episode I'm joined by Bryan Harris, vocalist of Death Before Dishonor. We share a cup of coffee and talk about Boston Hardcore, finding his vocal sound, how the scene is evolving, and Dunkin' Donuts.

Bryan was having a gigantic iced coffee from Dunkin', while I enjoyed a cup of Adado roasted by Myriade. Adado is an Ethiopian single-origin from Yirgacheffe with fruity grapefruit and starburst notes.

Episode Links:

https://myriaderoasting.co

https://www.gunthertooties.com

https://www.facebook.com/deathbeforedishonorhc/

This week I share a cup of coffee with PERC's Jon Chandler to talk about his background in the coffee industry, creative sourcing, his favorite metal of the moment, and Starbucks.

Jon was having a cup of PERC's Halo Hartume washed ethiopian single-origin with notes of peach and jasmine. I enjoyed a cup of Tanzania Itete AA also by PERC, with notes of nectarine and cocoa.

Episode Links:

https://perccoffee.com

https://www.safehousecoffeeroasters.com

https://potc.bandcamp.com

https://gget.com

https://www.vervecoffee.com

https://www.beansandbreakdowns.com

This week I'm joined by Luke Barber of the band Yashira to talk about his favorite local coffee, his introduction to metal, as well as the rise and upcoming plans for Yashira. 

Luke had previously been drinking a peach-infused cold brew roasted by Bold Bean from Community Loaves and I was enjoying a cup of Ethiopia Bombe W roasted by De Mello from Toronto. The Bombe W is a washed and dry-fermented single-origin from Sidama with notes of tropical fruits, cherry, and iced tea.

Episode Links

https://www.communityloavesjax.com

https://hellodemello.com

https://boldbeancoffee.com

https://www.theflamingojax.com

https://www.heartroasters.com

https://yashira.bandcamp.com

https://www.beansandbreakdowns.com

On this week's episode I'm joined by Paul Waggoner, guitarist of Between the Buried and Me and founder/head roaster of Nightflyer Roastworks in Charlotte, NC. We spend some time talking about the coffee industry, Paul's introduction to specialty coffee, BTBAM's upcoming tour, and the things he's missed the most about playing live shows.

During the episode Paul was drinking a Nightflyer Roastworks original from the farm Coco Caja  in Ecuador. I was enjoying a washed Guji Ethiopian roast from Hubert St-Jean. The Coco Caja has sweet sugary notes while the Guji bean was strong note of berry with honey and tea notes.

Episode Links:

https://nightflyerroastworks.com

https://cafehubertsaintjean.ca/en/

https://www.ikawacoffee.com/for-professionals/

https://www.hario-canada.ca/collections/brewers/products/hario-v60-02-kasuya-black-ceramic-dripper

https://aeropress.com

https://hottopusa.com 

https://www.betweentheburiedandme.com

https://www.beansandbreakdowns.com

On this episode I'm joined by Charleston, SC native and vocalist of Fire & Flood, Gunnar Henderson. I've know Gunnar for a number of years and it was great catching up with him about life, new music, and of course coffee. 

On this episode Gunnar was drinking a cup of caramel pecan roast from Cuppa Manna, roasted by Charleston Coffee Roasters, and I was enjoying a cup of Buhorwa roasted by Dispatch in Montreal. The Buhorwa is a washed single-origin Burundi bean with notes of orange citrus and honey. Super delicious!

Episode Links:

http://www.cuppamanna.com

https://www.charlestoncoffeeroasters.com

https://dispatchcoffee.ca

https://open.spotify.com/artist/6h1Gms4Vros74J4zJsf8pf?si=F0oF3687Tm-7zUJRqnWQQA&dl_branch=1

https://www.beansandbreakdowns.com