Beans & Breakdowns

Grayson Carpenter

A podcast dedicated to bridging the gap between specialty coffee and the hardcore/metal community.

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20 episodes
Updated July 16
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Episodes20

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July 16 · 1 hr 22 min
Matt Andrews (Flesh Prison, FOH for Knocked Loose)
On this episode, I'm joined by Matt Andrews, drummer of Flesh Prison and FOH sound for Knocked Loose, to chat about his recent tour with Metallica, mixing local shows, his love of drumming, and upcoming plans for Flesh Prison.
July 11 · 1 hr 52 min
Ben Dussault (Throwdown, A Death for Every Sin)
On this episode, I'm joined by Montreal hardcore legend Ben Dussault who's played for bands like Throwdown, Madball and A Death for Every Sin. We chat about his love for matcha, starting ADFES, joining Throwdown, and his journey into wellness and fitness.
June 12 · 55 min
Matti Sølvberg (Reality Unfolds)
On this episode, I'm joined by Matti, drummer of Copenhagen hardcore band Reality Unfolds, to chat about Danish hardcore, coffee culture, booking shows, and more.
May 29 · 1 hr 1 min
Elijah Johnson (Spirit of Vengeance/God's Last Wish)
On this episode, I'm joined by a long-time friend and fellow south-easterner Elijah, vocalist in Spirit of Vengeance and God's Last Wish. We chat about coffee, food we miss, OG deathcore and scene bands, moshing in Canada, and upcoming plans.
May 17 · 1 hr 7 min
Neil Cortez (Eskrima)
On this episode, I'm joined by Neil, bassist for the Toronto band Eskrima, to chat about his love for Keurig, getting into the scene, stylish moshing, and the new Eskrima EP.
May 9 · 40 min
Elvira Wallander (Side Step)
On this episode, I'm joined by Elvira, guitarist of Gothenburg hardcore band Side Step, to chat about her progression into hardcore, the local scene, eurocore vs hardcore, upcoming plans and more.
May 1 · 1 hr 9 min
Max Tremblay (Lifers Books, Chain Block)
On this episode, I'm joined by Max Tremblay, singer of Chain Block and Plus Minus, as well as founder of Lifers Books. We chat about MTL Hardcore history, touring with Beneath the Massacre, taking books on the road, and more.
April 18 · 1 hr 1 min
Mark Frandsen (TIMEXHEIST)
On this episode, I'm joined by Mark, vocalist of TIMEXHEIST, to chat in depth about his experience in coffee, climate change, straight edge, and upcoming TxH plans.
April 11 · 1 hr 1 min
Seb LR (Great American Ghost, Blind Witness, TEETH)
On this episode, I'm joined by Seb, drummer for Blind Witness, Great American Ghost, and TEETH, to chat about coffees on the road, playing fast double bass, drum gear, favorite drummers, and more. Coffee in this episode is Boyaca Community Blend from Even. Photo by @jgvisuals_
April 3 · 1 hr 45 min
Ben Hughes (Stateside)
On this episode, I'm joined by Ben, bassist of Stateside to chat about his coffee tastes, playing the bass, releasing music on Pure Noise, playing Audiotree and more.
March 29 · 1 hr 9 min
Matt and Joe (STAB)
On this episode, I'm joined by Matt and Joe from Stab out of Maine. We chat about the Maine scene, growing up with music, favorite hardcore, writing adjacent music, and more.
March 20 · 1 hr 21 min
Cody Roberson (Tombstone HC, Guillotine Code)
On this episode, I'm joined by Cody Roberson, bassist for Tombstone and vocalist for Guillotine Code. We chat about his changing coffee tastes, love-hate for Atlanta sports franchises, the Southeastern scene, fronting a band, new Tombstone music, and more. During the episode, I was drinking Boyaca Community Blend from Cafe Even.
March 13 · 1 hr
Greg Chihoski (Death Before Dishonor)
On this episode, I'm joined by Greg, bassist for Death Before Dishonor, to chat about Boston Hardcore, his favorite coffee experience, learning the bass, and more. During the episode, I was drinking Boyaca Bledn from Cafe Even. Photo by Tijs Van Leur @tijsvl.
February 27 · 1 hr 25 min
Olin May (Can't Lose, Street Power)
On this episode, I'm joined by Olin May, vocalist of Can't Lose and guitarist of Street Power, as well as a slew of other Boston-area bands. We chat about growing up in his local scene, finding guitar, writing for solo projects, and other a bunch of other stuff.
February 13 · 1 hr 8 min
Gage Lanza (Summoned Skull, Excide)
On this episode, I'm joined by an old friend, Gage to chat about his new project, Summoned Skull, as well as catch up on what's been going on with his cross-country move and things with Excide. During the episode, I was drinking Oma from La Cabra.
January 29 · 1 hr 10 min
Fab & Carlo (SCARFOLD)
On this episode, I'm joined by Fab and Carlo from the band SCARFOLD to chat about Italian coffee, Montreal anglophone history, touring Europe, new music, and iguanas. During the episode, I was drinking Colombia Nariño from Here We Go Coffee. Photo by @levelup_film
January 22 · 1 hr 39 min
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.
January 15 · 1 hr 11 min
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
January 8 · 1 hr 2 min
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.
Dec 27, 2025 · 1 hr 21 min
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!

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