Beans & Breakdowns

By Grayson CarpenterMusic Music Interviews

Beans & Breakdowns episodes

January 22 Alex Erian (Despised Icon, Obey The Brave)
On this episode, I'm joined by Alex Erian, vocalist of the legendary Despised Icon, to chat about Montreal scene history, the beginnings of Deathcore, his background in music, Messorem Brewing, and much more.

During the episode I was drinking Elder Chavez from Phil & Sebastien.

1 hr 40 min
January 15 Leo Gastle (Autoignition, Inflict)
On this episode, I'm joined by Leo, bassist of Autoignition and vocalist of Inflict. We chat about the Buffalo scene, best wings, touring stories, new music, and other stuff

Photo by @kurtismossvisuals
1 hr 12 min
January 08 Matt Dyer (FOH Sound for Counterparts, Losing Sight)
On this episode I'm joined by Matt Dyer, sound engineer for Counterparts as well as guitarist for the band Losing Sight out of London, Ontario. We chat about Tim's vs Starbucks, road eating, getting into audio, woes of touring, and more!

During the episode, I was drinking OMA from La Cabra.

1 hr 3 min
December 27, 2025 The Holiday Special with Micha Riopel | Beans & Breakdowns
It's Christmas time! A time to share laughter and memories with friends and loved ones. Or a time to hate on everything and drink the most cured coffee beverage Micha and I could muster. So enjoy this Holiday Special episode!
1 hr 22 min
December 17, 2025 Dom & Yan (Brutality Podcast)
On this episode, I'm joined by Dom and Yan, the hosts of Brutality Podcast, to chat about Quebec coffee, the scene, repairing the Hardcore/Deathcore bridge, content creation, and more.

2 hr 3 min
December 13, 2025 Leo Sypniewski
On this episode, I'm joined by Leo, audio engineer from the Cleveland area known for his multitrack mixes on YouTube. We chat the Cleveland scene, being in the audio game, local coffee, and much more.
1 hr 8 min
December 05, 2025 Grayson Stewart (Great American Ghsot, Norma Jean)
On this episode, I'm joined by Grayson, guitarist og GAG and Norma Jean to tsalk about cursed cold brew, christ core, writing for multiple bands, touring, and upcoming plans.During the episode I was drinking a low-caf coffee from Anatolia.
54 min
November 29, 2025 Kane Gelaznik (Vomit Forth, Gun to God's Head)
On this episode, I'm joined by Kane, vocalist of Vomit Forth, to chat about his favorite coffee, Cafe Bustelo, Connecticut scene, getting into heavy music, Christ-core, and upcoming thing for Vomit Forth.

During the episode, I was drinking El Padregal from EVEN.

Episode Links:

https://evencoffee.ca/

https://vomitforth.com/

https://thecomingstriferecords.bandcamp.com/album/tcs-131-i-have-a-loaded-gun-and-its-aimed-at-gods-head
55 min
November 20, 2025 Mike Pollaro (Fury of Five, Impure Conception)
On this episode, I'm joined by Mike, drummer of Fury of Five, to chat about volcano coffee, different processes, NJ music lore, playing different genres, and new Fury of Five album.

During the episode I was drinking Daniel Sanchez from Subtext.

Episode Links:

https://www.subtext.coffee/

https://www.furyoffive.com/

https://impureconception.bandcamp.com/album/erosion-of-vitality

https://www.instagram.com/beansandbreakdowns/

1 hr 27 min
November 14, 2025 Scott Magrath (MAGGOT STOMP)
On this episode, I'm joined by Scott, founder of Maggot Stomp records to talk lots of coffee, hardcore, running a label, real death metal, and sports stuff.

During the episode I was drinking Haro Ganet from Traffic.

1 hr 11 min