Grayson Carpenter
A podcast dedicated to bridging the gap between specialty coffee and the hardcore/metal community.
On this episode I'm joined by Blaine Webster, bassist of SPIRIT OF VENGEANCE to chat about his coffee taste, favorite moshing, Matty Matheson, the kick(iykyk), The Demonstration EP, and SOV plans for 2023. During the episode I was drinking Miguel Moreno from Subtext. Episode Links: https://www.subtext.coffee/ https://spiritofvengeancehc.bandcamp.com/album/the-demonstration https://www.beansandbreakdowns.com/
On this episode I'm joined by Jay or JBOT, vocalist of the band Captured! By Robots to talk all about coffee on the road, touring as the only human member of a band, the world of robotics, and being your own worst critic. During the episode I was drinking Akagera from Nordik Coffee Roasters. Episode Links: https://capturedbyrobots.com/ https://capturedbyrobots.bandcamp.com/album/broken-as-fuck https://nordik.ca/en https://www.beansandbreakdowns.com/
On this episode I'm joined by Matt Dennard, drummer of Frozen Soul, to talk about caffeine addiction, Texas eats, SEC Football, god-tier merch, Frozen Soul's first European tour with Dying Fetus, and the new LP. During the episode I was drinking Finca La Vega Natural from Aveley Farms Coffee Roasters. Get your tickets for the Montreal Madhouse!!!! https://lepointdevente.com/billets/ywi230217001 Episode Links: https://www.aveleyfarmscoffee.com/ https://www.frozensoultx.com/ https://www.beansandbreakdowns.com/
On this episode I'm joined by Kyle O'Meara, vocalist for the band Cohezion to talk about Toronto coffee, favorite wing flavors, Distorted Vision, Hold Your Ground '23, and the Ontario-Quebec Hardcore connection. During the episode I was drinking Finca Betel Geisha from Prodigal Coffee. Tickets for Montreal Madhouse are here: https://lepointdevente.com/billets/ywi230217001 Episode Links: HOLD YOUR GROUND '23 https://www.ticketscene.ca/events/43616/ https://cohezion.bandcamp.com/album/diztorted-vision https://getprodigal.com/ https://www.beansandbreakdowns.com/
On this episode I'm joined by Jimmy Wizard, vocalist of Higher Power, to talk about backstage tattoos, baked beans, working with BDSM clients, Oasis, and writing for the new Higher Power LP. During the episode I was a cup of Santo Domingo from Binocle. Get your tickets for MONTREAL MADHOUSE so you can spin kick your friends here: https://lepointdevente.com/billets/ywi230217001 Episode Links: https://www.cafebinocle.com/en https://www.higherpowerleeds.com/ https://www.beansandbreakdowns.com/
On this episode I'm joined by Katerina, vocalist of ESCUELA GRIND, to talk about their taste in coffee, Memory Theater and recording with Kurt Ballou, Twitter beef, and the Escuela brand of grindcore. During the episode I was drinking Daydream from Yamabiko Coffee Roasters. Episode Links: https://escuelagrind.bandcamp.com/album/memory-theater https://www.yamabikocoffeeroasters.com/ https://www.beansandbreakdowns.com/
On this episode I sit down with the brains behind the MTL Hardcore Collective to talk about favorite coffee, crazy shows, and of course the Montreal Madhouse. During the episode we were having different coffees from Crew Collective Cafe. Max and I were drinking the Adido from Traffic which is a super delicious anaerobic Ethiopian coffee. Get you tickets now for the Madhouse! Click HERE. Episode Links: https://www.trafficcoffee.com/ https://www.crewcollectivecafe.com/ https://prowlmtl.bandcamp.com/album/the-forgotten-realms https://scaramangahc.bandcamp.com/releases https://desecrate514.bandcamp.com/album/true-colors https://www.beansandbreakdowns.com/
On this episode I'm joined by Tommy Chan, drummer of Trench, to talk about his favorite coffee, drum gear, Trench green, loving Montreal, and Trenchmas. During the episode I was drinking Karol Ortega from JUNGLE. Episode Links: junglelivraisoncafe.com https://www.instagram.com/t_r_e_n_c_h/?hl=en https://www.beansandbreakdowns.com/
On this episode I'm joined by Gage Lanza, guitarist of Excide. We talk about band coffee collabs, brew methods, Deliberate Revolver, plans for 2023, and coffee YouTubers. During the episode I was having Finca Armenia Competition Series by Balam Sacred Coffee. Episode Links: https://www.balamsacred.com/ https://newmoralityzine.bandcamp.com/album/deliberate-revolver https://www.beansandbreakdowns.com/
We're wrapping 2022 with some cool announcements and our Top 3 Most Listened to episodes. Thanks so much to all our amazing guests and listeners for making this year so great! Here's to 2023! Also, don't forget to head to Instagram and enter for the giveaway! During the episode Nancy and I were drinking Finca Santuario from Balance Roasters. Get your tickets to Montreal Madhouse here: https://lepointdevente.com/billets/ywi230217001 Episode Links: https://www.balancecoffeeroaster.com/ https://www.beansandbreakdowns.com/
On this episode I'm joined by Elliot Jones, drummer of the band Deathnap. We share a cup at the Canadian Roasting Society and talk about his background in drumming, his coffee enthusiasm, the Northern England scene, buttery biscuits, and I Am The Evil EP. During the episode we were both drinking La Bendita from Myriade Coffee Roasters. Episode Links: https://dreamydreamydreamy.com/ https://www.canadianroastingsociety.ca/ https://deathnap.bandcamp.com/ https://www.beansandbreakdowns.com/
On this episode I'm joined by Liam and Tyler from BAITED. We sit down to talk about the PEI scene, pristine beaches, recording their LP, throwing shoes, and their coffee taste. During the episode I was drinking Nova from Dispatch Coffee and the boys were drinking some coffee from Milano. Episode Links: https://dispatchcoffee.ca/ https://www.milanocoffee.ca/ https://linktr.ee/baitedpei https://www.beansandbreakdowns.com/
On this episode I'm joined by Martín Stewart, guitarist for the bands Terror, God's Hate, and Xibalba. We chat about his go-to LA coffee, balancing hectic touring schedules, how he joined Terror, Sound and Fury, and mosh retirement. During the episode Martín was drinking a Blue Bottle iced coffee and I was having an espresso tonic with Behold from Portal West. Photo by Rebecca Ladder Episode Links: https://bluebottlecoffee.com/us/eng https://www.instagram.com/portalwestcoffee/?hl=en https://www.instagram.com/terrorhardcore/?hl=en https://www.instagram.com/godshate818/?hl=en https://www.instagram.com/xibalbaca/?hl=en https://www.instagram.com/criminal_instinct/?hl=en https://soundandfury.la/ https://www.beansandbreakdowns.com/
On this episode I'm joined by Scott Golyardi, drummer for Offside and Force Majeure. We sit to talk about Turkish coffee, Oi! punk, finding your character as a musician, and new music from Offside. During the episode we were having a cup of Wilton Benitez from St Henri. Episode Links: https://offsidemtlhc.bandcamp.com/music https://forcemajeuremtl.bandcamp.com/ https://sainthenri.ca/ https://www.beansandbreakdowns.com/
On this episode I'm joined by Max Vallieres, vocalist of the band Prowl. We sit to talk about his taste in coffee, the Montreal scene, Prowl's recent Europe run, and "The Forgotten Realms". During the episode we were enjoying a cup of Andres Tujillo by Traffic Coffee at Crew Collective. Episode Links: https://www.trafficcoffee.com/ https://www.crewcollectivecafe.com/?lang=en https://prowlmtl.bandcamp.com/album/the-forgotten-realms https://www.beansandbreakdowns.com/
On this episode I'm joined by Jon Lambert, creator of Noise Dosage Media. We sit to chat about the metal scene, chocolate flavored drinks, how to support local bands, emergency dental surgery, and his film "Between Exultation and Agression (An Extreme/Death Metal Documentary Film)." During the episode I'm drinking Mate Matosa from De Mello Coffee Roasters. Episode Links: https://hellodemello.com/ https://www.noisedosagemedia.com/ https://www.beansandbreakdowns.com/
On this episode I'm joined by Fab Franco, vocalist of Scarfold. We sit to talk in person about his coffee taste, the origins of Scarfold, being a part of the Montreal scene, and his favorite coffee in the world. During the episode I was drinking a cup of Kugamo from Myriade while Fab was having their San Mateo on espresso. Episode Links: https://myriaderoasting.co/ https://dreamydreamydreamy.com/a/pre-launch https://scarfold.bandcamp.com/music https://www.beansandbreakdowns.com/
On this episode I'm joined by Haley Sliwa, roaster at Brewpoint Coffee in Elmhurst, IL. We sit to talk about their coffee journey, show photography, the challenges of roasting, roller derby, and the importance of building sustainable coffee relationships. During the episode I was drinking Bondowoso from Brewpoint Coffee. Episode Links: https://brewpointcoffee.com/ https://www.instagram.com/chicagostylerollerderby/?hl=en https://www.beansandbreakdowns.com/
On this episode I'm joined by John Parthenios, bassist for SHUT AWAY. We sit to chat about his taste in coffee, moving from Australia, butchering, the Montreal and Ontario scene, and what's coming up for SHUT AWAY. During the episode I was drinking a cup of the Kalico Women's Coffee by Structure Roasters. Episode Links: https://structurecoffeeroasters.com/ https://www.instagram.com/shutawaymtl/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-LuS_rTGX3nb-JJ_DL8ISA https://gavelhc.bandcamp.com/ https://rusthxc.bandcamp.com/
On this episode I'm joined by Babs, guitarist of Botfly. We sit to chat about his experience in coffee, joining Botfly, the Atlantic Canadian scene, Bots Blend coffee, and guitar gear. During the episode we were drinking a cup of Bots Blend by Receiver Coffee. Episode Links: https://www.receivercoffee.com/ https://botfly.bandcamp.com/ https://www.instagram.com/botfly902/?hl=en https://open.spotify.com/artist/7GVU1kUwgpaoVZS8eHr64K beansandbreakdowns.com