On this episode, I'm joined by Adam from Father Figure, HOLD YOUR GROUND, and Cold Shoulder to chat about his coffee taste, background in hardcore, and HYG expectations.

During the episode I was drinking Ana Sora from Pilot Coffee Roasters.

HILD YOUR GROUND Tix: https://holdyourgroundfest.com/

Episode Links:

https://pilotcoffeeroasters.com/

linktr.ee/Fatherfigurepunk

https://coldshouldercanada.bandcamp.com/

https://www.beansandbreakdowns.com/

On this sequel episode, Brandon from Pure Bliss and I catch up about signing to Unbeaten Records, recording new music, putting more effort into coffee, and expectations for Hold Your Ground.

During the episode I was drinking Blueberry Candy from MacBeans.

Tickets for HYG Fest 2024: https://holdyourgroundfest.com/

Episode Links:

https://macbeans.com/

https://pureblissny.bandcamp.com/

https://www.beansandbreakdowns.com/

On this episode, I'm joined by Evan, vocalist of Final Declaration. We chat about his love for coffee, booking in the Buffalo area, Mambo sauce, starting his first band, and things to come for Final Dec.

During the episode I was drinking a cup of Kibochi Kenya from Nordik.

Episode LInks:

https://nordik.ca/en

https://finaldeclaration.bandcamp.com/

https://www.beansandbreakdowns.com/

On this episode I'm joined by Thomas Pavia, guitarist for the bands Desecrate and ColdxSnap. We sit to chat about local coffee, Japanese and Korean hardcore, the Montreal scene, Desecrate's upcoming ep, and the global hardcore family.  Photo credit: Alexandre Guay During the episode we were having an Ethiopian Sheka single-origin from Dreamy. Episode Links: https://dreamydreamydreamy.com/a/pre-launch https://sainthenri.ca/ https://www.canadianroastingsociety.ca/ https://uniteasia.org/ https://desecrate514.bandcamp.com/album/demo-2021 https://coldxsnap.bandcamp.com/ https://www.beansandbreakdowns.com/

On this episode I'm joined by Dan Hodsdon, guitarist for The Callous Daoboys. We sit down to talk about their taste in coffee, powerlifting, 'Celebrity Therapist', their tour with Avatar, and mosh etiquette.

During the podcast Dan was having a K-Cup espresso and I was having Costa Rica Cordillera de Fuego.

Be sure to go over to https://anarchycoffeeroasters.com/ and use code 'WAKETHEFUCKUP' to receive 15% off your order.

Episode Links:

https://www.memoirscoffee.com/

https://www.thecallousdaoboys.com/

https://www.beansandbreakdowns.com/

On this episode I'm joined by Jesse and Bailey, founders of Anarchy Coffee Roasters out of Kelowna, B.C. We sit to chat about home roasting, the B.C. coffee and music scene, show promotion, naming coffee blends, and biggest air(on snow).

During the episode we are all drinking different coffees from Anarchy. Bailey was having a Columbian that he's dialing in, Jesse was having Straight-Edge Decaf, and I was having The Headliner Costa Rica Aquiares Estate. Visit https://anarchycoffeeroasters.com/ to grab some delicious coffee and use code 'WAKETHEFUCKUP'  to receive 15% off your order.

Episode Links

https://anarchycoffeeroasters.com/

https://www.beansandbreakdowns.com/

On this episode I’m joined by Riz Farooqi, vocalist of King Ly Chee and founder of Unite Asia. We sit to talk about the Asian hardcore, his coffee taste, the climate of hardcore in Hong Kong, and the vision behind Unite Asia. Photo Credit: Raven Lee During the episode Riz was drinking Tostini caffe and I was having a cup of Straight Edge decaf from Anarchy Coffee Roasters. Starting today, receive 15% off your order from Anarchy using code “WAKETHEFUCKUP” until September 25th! https://anarchycoffeeroasters.com/ Episode Links: https://www.tostini.com/en/ https://uniteasia.org/ https://daggerhongkong.bandcamp.com/ https://kinglychee.bandcamp.com/ https://regrethongkong.bandcamp.com/releases https://www.beansandbreakdowns.com/

On this episode I'm joined by Rich Stone, founder and head roaster at Memoirs Coffee Roasters. We sit to talk about coffee processing, fair compensation, the Florida scene, his background in coffee, and the Memoirs story. During the episode Rich was having a termico processed Costa Rican single-origin and I was having Salma Bermudez by Manhattan Coffee. Episode Links: https://www.memoirscoffee.com/ https://manhattancoffeeroasters.com/ https://handstotheforsaken.bandcamp.com/album/fight-to-reclaim https://www.beansandbreakdowns.com/

On this episode I'm joined by Gus, vocalist of the band Omerta. We sit to talk about the Houston scene, his coffee experience, Tim Horton's donuts, kolaches, 'Hyperviolence', and Omerta's live show.

During the episode I was having a cup of Asociacion Palestina from Cloud Picker Coffee.

Pick up your tickets for Church of Hardcore HERE! Use code'Beans' for 50% off your order.

Episode Links:

https://cloudpickercoffee.ie/

https://ihateomerta.bandcamp.com/music

https://www.beansandbreakdowns.com/

On this episode I'm joined by David Plante, vocalist of the band Northwalk. We sit down to talk about his taste in coffee, the Quebec scene, his dislike for a certain coffee chain, Crossroads, Northwalk's upcoming tour with Guilt Trip, and his favorite city for shows.

During the episode David was drinking a Columbian roast and I having Ripplecove Blend from Virgin Hill Coffee Roasters.

Don't forget to pick up your tickets for Church of Hardcore Aug. 21st! Use discount code 'Beans' at checkout. 

https://lepointdevente.com/tickets/xr0220821001

Photo by Andre Beaupre

Episode Links:

https://virginhillcoffee.com/

https://northwalk.bandcamp.com/music

https://www.beansandbreakdowns.com/

On this episode I'm joined by Carl Schulz, bassist of the band Great American Ghost. We sit to chat about his favorite coffee on tour, his experience in the coffee industry, on-stage karate, Torture World, and GAG's plans for the rest of 2022.

During the episode Carl was drinking a Columbian coffee from Rook and I was having a cup of Yeferson Olaya from WatchHouse.

Episode Links:

https://rookcoffee.com/

https://watchhouse.com/

https://greatamericanghost.bandcamp.com/

https://www.beansandbreakdowns.com/

On this episode I'm joined by Josh Guyett, front man of the Irish math/post-hardcore band ILENKUS. We sit down to talk about his coffee industry experience, booking shows in Galway, moving to Bristol, the departure or ILENKUS, and his current projects. 

Photo Credit: Shane Horan 

During the episode Josh was drinking a Burundi coffee from Colonna Coffee and I was having the Vigor blend from MushUp.  

Be sure to get your tickets to Church of Hardcore Fest HERE! Use 'Beans' for an exclusive listener discount available only for a limited number of tickets. 

Episode Links: 

https://colonnacoffee.com/ 

https://mushup.ca/ 

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

https://www.beansandbreakdowns.com/

On this episode I'm joined by Aiden Versteegh, vocalist of the band Falsifier. We sit down to chat about Bass Pro Shops, his first show experience, learning to be a vocalist, his coffee taste, and Falsifier's plans for 2022.

During the episode Aiden was having some coffee from his K Cup and I was having Alfonso Villagomez from Plot Coffee Roasters. Alfonso Villagomez is a natural anaerobic Ecuadorian single-origin with notes of pineapple, strawberry, and milk chocolate.

Episode Links:

https://plotroasting.com/

https://twitter.com/falsifierband?lang=en

https://www.beansandbreakdowns.com/

On this episode, I'm joined by Jacob, drummer of Mil-Spec to chat about his love of coffee, intro to hardcore, first drum kits, Marathon, and what Mil-Spec has in the works.

During the episode I was drinking Pompilio from Traffic.

Photo by Jake.

Episode Links:

https://www.trafficcoffee.com/

https://mil-spec.bandcamp.com/

https://www.beansandbreakdowns.com/

On this episode I'm joined by John Vaughan, bassist of the band SPACED. We sit down to chat about his coffee origin story, his love of Kevin Malone, making third wave coffee approachable, the rapid success of SPACED and their upcoming tours.

During the episode John was drinking and anaerobic Ethiopian coffee from Overwinter and I was having a cup of Baroida Estate from Goshen. Baroida Estate is a blend of three processes of the same bean giving it flavors of caramelized banana, cherry, and pistachio.

Episode Links:

https://overwinter.coffee/

https://goshencoffee.com/

https://spaced.bandcamp.com/releases

https://postprom.bandcamp.com/

https://www.beansandbreakdowns.com/

On this episode I'm joined by Jason Maher, vocalist if the Montreal hardcore band C.i.D.B. We sit down to chat about his background in music, his very aggressive caffeine addiction, C.i.D.B's live performances, and The Church of Hardcore. During the episode Jason was having some Never Sleep Again from Deadly Grounds Coffee while I had a cup of Las Lajas by Cantook. Las Lajas is a black honey process Costa Rican single-origin with notes of Jolly Rancher candy and red wine. Episode links: https://www.deadlygroundscoffee.ca/ https://cantookcafe.com/ https://cidb.bandcamp.com/album/demo https://www.instagram.com/cidb.band/ https://www.instagram.com/church.of.hxc.fest/

Here we are at Episode 52, which means we've made it a whole year! I just wanted to take an opportunity to answer some Q's that I've been asked about the podcast as well as some fun stuff and announcements. I'm also joined by an extra special guest. Episode Links: https://goshencoffee.com/ https://www.beansandbreakdowns.com/ 

On this episode I'm joined by Tyler Mateychick, guitarist of the New Jersey metalcore band Born a New. We sit down to talk about BAN's recent UK tour, Tyler's new Fender endorsement, Euro coffee culture, and 'Face in the Corner.'

During the episode Tyler was having a cappuccino from Starbucks and I was having a of Finca San Jorge from Balam Sacred Coffee Roasters. Finca San Jorge is a washed Guatemalan geisha with notes of mango, lime citrus, and berries.

Episode Links:

https://www.instagram.com/balamsacredcoffeeroasters/

https://www.bornanewofficial.com/

https://www.beansandbreakdowns.com/

On this episode I'm joined by Anthony Auger, coffee director for Goshen Coffee as well as vocalist for The Effort. We sit down to talk about green coffee buying, the Merrimack Valley hardcore scene, writing new music for Modernman, and sustainable coffee relationships.

During the episode Anthony was drinking the Bona Fide blend from Goshen and I was having a cup of Pink Bourbon Creation from Rising Star Coffee Roasters. The Pink Bourbon is a washed Columbian single-origin with apple butter and jasmine notes.

Episode Links:

https://goshencoffee.com/

https://risingstarcoffee.com/

https://xeffortx.bandcamp.com/

https://modernmanstl.bandcamp.com/

https://www.beansandbreakdowns.com/

On this episode I'm joined by Steven Rawles, vocalist and guitarist of the Alberta punk rock band Belvedere. We sit down to talk about his introduction to the coffee industry, Hindsight Is the Sixth Sense, booking tours post-Covid, and Pouzza Fest. 

During the episode Steve was having a cup of Costo coffee and a jasmine tea while I was drinking Omar Tinoco Arango from Jungle. This coffee is a washed Columbian geisha with notes of pineapple, mango and  soft citrus.

Photo Credit: Nick Wilkinson of Burning Picks Photography 

Episode Links:

https://www.junglelivraisoncafe.com/

https://anarchycoffeeroasters.com/

https://belvederepunkrock.com/

https://www.meritbasedbooking.com/

https://www.beansandbreakdowns.com/

On this episode I'm joined by Tyler Mully, vocalist of Year of the Knife and drummer for Gridiron. We sit to talk about working in coffee, his artistic process, No Good At Goodbyes, Y.O.T.K.'s Europe tour, and what's in store for 2022.

During the episode Tyler was having some water and I was drinking Bouquet from Tunnel Espresso. This Bouquet is the Ethiopian single-origin from Yirgacheffe with notes of grapefruit and berries.

Episode Links:

https://www.littlegoatcoffeeroasting.com/

https://tunnelespressobar.ca/

https://gridiron.bandcamp.com/album/loyalty-at-all-costs

https://xyotkx.bandcamp.com/album/internal-incarceration

On this episode I'm joined by Jimmy LaDue, guitarist for the bands Judiciary and Cross Me, as well as vocalist of Low End. We sit to talk about the Milwaukee coffee scene, joining Judiciary, Lubbock on purpose, barbering, and mixology.

During the episode Jimmy was having a lavender oat milk latte from Anodyne Coffee Roasting and I was having a cup Mustefa from KOHI. Mustefa is a natural Ethiopian single-origin with notes of berry smoothie and maple.

Episode Links:

https://anodynecoffee.com/

https://kohi.ca/

https://judiciarytx.bandcamp.com/album/surface-noise

https://lowendmke.bandcamp.com/merch

https://worldihate.bandcamp.com/album/collapse

https://crossme.bandcamp.com/

On this episode I'm joined by Darel McFayden, guitarist of the band Foreign Pain, to talk about his start in guitar, working at Chain Reaction, Crio Bru, and Death of Divinity.

During the episode Darel was having a mocha from Lean Bean Coffee and I was having a cup of Nyeri from Goose Keeper Coffee Roasters. Nyeri is a 12hr fermented Kenyan single-origin with notes of nectarine and lime zest.

Episode Links:

https://m.facebook.com/TheLeanBean

https://goosekeeper.co/collections/coffee

https://foreignpainhc.bandcamp.com/album/death-of-divinity

https://www.beansandbreakdowns.com

On this episode I'm joined by Brittany Lane, vocalist of the band Payasa. We sit down to chat about her favorite local coffee, Oprah Winfrey chai lattes, representation in hardcore, the newest Payasa EP, and horror films.

During the episode Brittany was drinking Nestle Listo coffee and I was having a cup of Pressure Mind blend from the Cancer Bats roasted by Anchored Coffee. The Pressure Mind blend is a mix of Guatemalan and Brazilian beans with notes of chocolate and toasted almond.

Episode Links:

https://www.nestle.com

https://anchoredcoffee.com

https://cutloosemerch.ca/products/pressure-mind-coffee

https://payasa.bandcamp.com

On this episode, I'm joined by Destiny, founder of Be About It, to chat about her coffee taste, introduction to Hardcore, the Montreal scene, and the importance of DIY in Hardcore.

During the episode, I was drinking CAUGHT IN A DAZE from Dark Arts Coffee.

Episode Links:

https://www.darkartscoffee.co.uk/

https://www.instagram.com/beaboutitzine/

https://www.beansandbreakdowns.com/

On this episode I'm joined by Pete Koller, guitarist of the NYHC band Sick Of It All. We sit down to talk about his taste in coffee, fitness and wellness, upcoming plans for SOIA, and the NYC coffee scene.

During the episode I was having a cup of Kenyan AA from Phil & Sebastian Coffee Roasters. This coffee is a Kenyan single-origin from the Othaya Coop with notes of grapefruit, currant, and peach nectar.

Episode Links:

https://philsebastian.com

https://www.sickofitall.com

https://www.beansandbreakdowns.com 

On this episode I'm joined by Luke Rota, drummer for the band Wisdom In Chains, as well as Stigma and most recently Z9!. We sit down to chat about his taste in coffee, his first drum kit, where to find NYC's best pizza, and upcoming music from Z9!. During the episode I was having a cup of Ethiopia from La p’tite Brûlerie. This is a natural Ethiopian single-origin produced by the Coop Howolso SCFCU with notes of raspberry, cherry, and bergamot. Episode links: https://laptitebrulerie.com/?lang=en https://wisdom-in-chains.bandcamp.com https://www.instagram.com/z9band/?hl=en https://www.beansandbreakdowns.com

On this episode I'm joined by Chaney Crabb, vocalist for the progressive death-metal band Entheos. We sit down to talk about her recent move to Nashville, how much coffee is too much, country bar hopping, the new Entheos record, and her touring ritual.

During the episode Chaney was drinking a cappuccino with Starbucks blend espresso and I was having a cup of Banko Gotiti from Detour Coffee. Banko Gotiti is a natural Ethiopian single-origin with notes of grapefruit, guava, and apricot.

Episode Links:

https://detourcoffee.com

http://starbucks.com

https://linktr.ee/entheosofficial

https://www.beansandbreakdowns.com

On this episode I'm joined by Nik Hill and Kev Kilkenny, guitarists for Ignite. We share a cup of coffee and talk about Ignite's new LP, their local coffee tastes, changes in releasing music, and tour memories.

During the episode Kev and Nik were both drinking Heart of Darkness by Santa Cruz Coffee Roasting Co. and I was having a cup of Guatemala Blue Ayarza from Hale Coffee Roasters. Blue Ayarza is a natural Guatemalan single-origin with notes of plum and boysenberry.

Episode Links:

https://www.santacruzcoffee.com

https://www.halecoffee.com

https://igniteband.com

https://www.beansandbreakdowns.com

On this episode I'm joined by Victoria Mladenovski, vocalist of the Quebec City hardcore band Peer Pressure. We sit to talk about the Quebec scene, Tim Horton's iced coffee, learning to speak French, and what 2022 looks like for Peer Pressure.

During the episode Victoria was having a Tim Horton's vanilla iced coffee and I was having a cup of Dangura from Za & Klo. Danger is a washed ethiopian single-origin from the Aleta Wendo region with notes of pear, jasmine, and citrus.

Episode Links:

https://www.timhortons.ca/?lang=en

https://zaandklo.com/en

https://peerpressurehc.bandcamp.com/album/catharsis

https://www.beansandbreakdowns.com

On this episode I'm joined by Aaron Heard, vocalist of the Philadelphia hardcore band Jesus Piece. We sit down to talk about local coffee, biscuits, balancing family and music, and the new Jesus Piece LP.

During the episode Aaron was having a Vietnamese egg coffee from Forin and I was having a cup of La Concordia from Nektar. La Concordia is a washed Mexican single-origin with notes of mazapan, milk chocolate, and raisin.

Episode Links:

https://forincafe.com

https://nektar.ca/en

https://jesuspiecehc.bandcamp.com

https://www.beansandbreakdowns.com

On this episode I'm joined by Seb, vocalist of the New York Hardcore band Regulate. We sit down to talk about his coffee tastes, caffeine gate keepers, the upcoming Regulate release, and spin kicks.

During the episode I was having a cup of Villa Triunfo and Seb was drinking water. Villa Triunfo is an anaerobic Costa Rican single origin coffee roasted by Balance Roasters in Montreal. Shout out to my good friend Daniel, owner of Balance.

Episode Links:

https://www.balancecoffeeroaster.com

https://regulatehc.bandcamp.com

https://www.beansandbreakdowns.com

On this episode I'm joined by founder and roaster for Black Sheep Coffee Roasters in Welland, ON, Lucas Spinosa. We sit down to talk about fermentation coffees, the Black Sheep's story and contributions to the Welland community, and Lucas's background as a metal drummer. During the episode Lucas was drinking a thermic fermentation processed caturra varietal from Black Sheep and I was having Manos Juntas by Lanterne. Manos Juntas is an anaerobic Columbian single-origin with notes of blueberry syrup and tropical fruits. Use discount code “COFFEEDEVIL” at check out to receive 16.66% off any 340 gram coffee bags. Episode Links: https://blacksheepniagara.com  https://www.cafelanterne.com https://www.beansandbreakdowns.com

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'm joined by Alex, vocalist for the band Super Reg. We chat about his background in specialty coffee, working in the service industry, Rancid, writing fun music, and Super Reg upcoming plans.

During the episode I was having El Paraiso Lychee from hatch.

Photo by Kayla Guilliams.

Episode Links:

https://www.hatchcrafted.com/

https://slingshotcoffee.com/

https://superreg.bandcamp.com/

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

On this episode I'm joined by the hosts of Whispers From The Void Podcast to do a part 2 of the episode I did with them on Talks With The Void. We sit down to talk about the birth of WFTV, being part of the Vox & Hops gang, our local scenes growing up, and why I live in Montreal.

During the episode I was drinking a cup of Gilberto Rojas from ZAB Roaster while Evan and Phil had Disaronno and orange juice. Gilberto Rojas is a washed Columbian single-origin with notes of cacao, raisin, and caramel.

Episode Links:

https://zabcafe.com

https://linktr.ee/whispersfromthevoidpodcast

https://www.beansandbreakdowns.com

On this episode, I'm joined by Justin, drummer of The Good Depression, to chat about his coffee leanings, first drum kit, early metalcore, and way more onion talk than I expected.

During the episode I was drinking Paraiso from Balance Torrefacteur.

Photo by David Praph.

Episode Links:

https://www.thegooddepression.com/

https://www.balancecoffeeroaster.com/

https://www.beansandbreakdowns.com/

On this episode I'm joined by Mike Parsram, vocalist of the Toronto Hardcore outfit Cold Shoulder. We sit down to talk about the Toronto scene, his introduction to hardcore music, writing lyrics, and the concepts behind their music. 

On the episode Mike was keeping it healthy with some water and I was having a cup of Moment from The Standard. Moment is a single-origin washed Guatemalan coffee with notes of chocolate, toasted almond, and plumb.

Episode Links:

https://www.thestandardcafe.ca

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

https://newagerecords.net

https://www.beansandbreakdowns.com

On this episode I'm joined by Rusty Pistachio, guitarist for H2O. We sit down to talk about living in a "coffee desert", Rusty's introduction to hardcore music, and the changes in the straight-edge and hardcore scene globally.

On the episode Rusty was having a cup of Double Zero Blend by Loyal Coffee, and I was having a cup of the Below the Neck Blend from Inverness Roasting Co. The Below the Neck Blend is a blend of Columbian and Malabar coffees with notes of cocoa, almond, and stone fruit.

Episode Links:

https://loyalcoffee.co

https://perccoffee.com

https://www.coffeecommissary.com

https://invernesscoffeeroasting.co.uk

https://www.facebook.com/H2Ogo

https://www.beansandbreakdowns.com

On this episode I'm joined by Justin Enis, head roaster at Bolt Coffee as well as bassist for the doom/sludge metal band Burr. Justin and I talk all about sourcing, roasting, and tasting coffee, as well as his introduction to the specialty coffee industry and the newest release from Burr.

During the episode Justin was drinking a cup of Kenya Gatomboya roasted at Bolt and I was enjoying a cup of Finca El Salvador by Gardelli.

The Finca El Salvador is an anaerobic processed single-origin coffee from Els Salvador with notes of blackberry, cacao and pear.

Episode Links:

https://www.boltcoffeeco.com/shopbolt/shopall

https://shop.gardellicoffee.com

https://burrpvd.bandcamp.com/music

https://www.beansandbreakdowns.com

On this episode I'm joined by Adam of the Nashville band Orthodox. We talk about Nashville coffee, the DIY scene, Nashville hardcore, and appreciating your local scene.

During the episode Adam was having a cup of Columbian coffee from Devocion in NYC, and I was having a cup of Silvio & Aura from BLENDIN in Houston. The Silvio & Aura is a washed Columbian Geisha with notes of yuzu and citrus.

Episode Links:

https://www.devocion.com

https://blendincoffeeclub.com

https://orthodoxtn.com

https://www.beansandbreakdowns.com