Beans & Breakdowns

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.

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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.

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On this episode, I'm joined by Max and Owen from the Halifax emo band Customer Service. We chat about the Atlantic scene, their coffee order, the importance of Botfly, and learning to play music while starting a band.

During the episode I was drinking Burundi Nyabikenke from De Mello Coffee.

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On this episode, I'm joined by Lexi, Vocalist of the band SPACED. We chat about Dunkin' vs Tim's, Pop Punk, recording This Is All We Ever Get LP, and upcoming plans.

During the episode I was drinking Colombia La Argentina from Little Victories.

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On this episode, I'm joined by Joe Krewko, vocalist for EDICT to chat about his coffee taste, growing up on Dunkin', the Bury Your Dead anniversary shows, overcoming throat cancer, and In Defense of Labor from EDICT.

During the episode I was drinking Sidra from Balance Torrefacteur.

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On this episode, I'm joined by Andreas, vocalist for the band Plaguemace. We chat about his coffee taste, funky beers, his introduction to heavy music, and writing concept metal lyrics.

During the episode, I was drinking Los Encinos from Vitality.

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On this episode, I'm joined by Maddie, head roaster for Vitality Roasting in Minneapolis. We chat about the Twin Cities coffee scene, her coffee journey, playing hardcore, and learning how to record.

During the episode I was drinking Peaches and Cream fro Epoch Chemistry.

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On this episode I'm joined by Cam, bassist for the band Ends of Sanity and vocalist for Eyez Wide Shut. We chat about coffee on the road, Cookout orders, LDBBB, Depths of Despair EP, and upcoming plans.

During the episode I was drinking Berramisu from Dak.

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On this episode I'm joined by Kanu, singer of the band KNIFE WOUND. We chat about energy drinks, the Atlanta scene, vocals vs. drums, and plans for 2024.

During the episode I was drinking The Women of Colombia from Mill Town.

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On this episode, I'm joined by Jacob Villejoin of the Houston band Strange Joy to chat about Wawa coffee, the woes of moving to a new state, redefining "Hardcore-adjacent", and upcoming plans.

During the episode I was drinking Visitacion Munoz from Monogram.

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On this episode, I'm joined by Conner, vocalist for the band Reality Denied. We chat about coffee around Niagara, Tim Hortons 4x4's, his intro to hardcore, the best Ontario bands, and energy drinks.

During the episode I was drinking Floripondio from Monogram.

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On this episode I'm joined by Lu Champton, drummer of the band Decoy to chat about brewing K-Cups, his favorite coffee spots, intro to hardcore, playing drums in a backpack and upcoming plans.

During the episode I was drinkng Bambito from Monogram.

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On this episode, I'm joined by Evan, Christian and Stone from the band Meadows to chat about their coffee taste, the Birmingham scene, their upcoming album, and favorite barbecue.

During the episode I was drinking Cafe Magique from De Mello.

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On this episode, I'm joined by Mikey from Pale Ache. We chat about President's Choice coffee, Donair, the Halifax scene, Mourning As A Metaphor, and Pale Ache's upcoming tour with Bruiserweight.

During the episode I was drinking Cottage from Escape Coffee Roasters.

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On this episode, I'm joined by Noah, drummer of Friction (and a number of other projects) to chat about fermented beverages, playing rock vs. metal, learning guitar, reunion shows, and Montreal Madhouse.

During the episode I was drinking Cedral from Pilot Coffee.

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On this episode, I'm joined by Dillon, drummer for the band RUST to chat about his coffee taste, playing Warped Tour, signing to New Age Records, and how he learns music.

During the episode I was drinking Brazil Interstellar from Ethica Coffee Roasters.

On this episode, I'm joined by Ty Askin, founder of Baytown Hardcore and vocalist of Slewfoot. We chat about his coffee taste, brewing with K-Cups, Paramore, the Barrie scene, moshing, and what straight-edge means for him.

During the episode I was drinking Allie and Lennie from Quietly Coffee.

On this episode, I'm joined by Bryce Kibler, Head of Taste and Education for Epoch Chemistry Coffee in Moncton, New Brunswick. We chat about his coffee taste, creating experiences and accessibility in specialty coffee, life-changing cups, iMatter Fest, and mosh stories.

During the episode, I was drinking Shantawene from The Barn.

On this episode, I'm joined by Vincent, drummer for the band Phobophilic. We talk about his coffee taste, warm beers in Europe, desert island gear, shaping drum tones, and upcoming plans.

During the episode I was drinking Cherry Madness from Beans et Bonheur.

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On this episode, I'm joined by Kevin Tipan, Vocalist of the band 100%PURE. We chat about his coffee order, hardcore origin story, crafting the PURE sound, skinwalkers, and upcoming plans for the band.

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During the episode I was drinking Tryptique San Ramon from JUNGLE.

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On this episode, I'm joined by David, drummer for the band Torena. We chat about year-round coldbrew, European coffee, stories from tour, the benefits of honesty, Evil Eyez EP, and upcoming plans.

During the episode I was drinking a cup of Wilton Benitez Potion from Have Fun.

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On this episode, I'm joined by Max and Mark from the band Spite House. We chat about caffeine intolerance, favorite drinks, Larry David, signing to NMZ, and more plans for 2024.

During the episode I was having a cup of Ana Sora from Pilot Coffee Roasters.

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On this episode I'm joined by Chase, bassist of Comeback Kid. We chat about his coffee setup, the CBK Starbucks ritual, tour stories, writing process, and his introduction to heavy music.

During the episode I was having Bookkisa Natural from Pista.

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On this episode, I'm joined by Alan Cassidy, drummer of The Black Dahlia Murder. We chat about his taste in coffee, hating on Tim Horton's, Blast Beans Coffee, his music background, Verminous LP, and a lot of drums.

During the episode, I was drinking a cup of Finca Los Torres.

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On this episode I'm joined by founder and roaster at HAVE FUN. Coffee based in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia. We sit to chat about the Atlantic coffee scene, his life-changing cup, challenges of starting a roasting operation, the Big Riffer collab with Botfly, and why your water matters.

During the episode I was drinking a cup of Natural Monteverde from Alyssa Coffee.

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On this episode, I'm joined by Julia, vocalist of the band Deadbolt. We chat about her coffee taste, latte art, her music backstory, the Deadbolt EP, and New York Hardcore.

During the episode I was having a cup of Frosté Le Bonhomme from ZAB.

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On this episode I'm joined by Erik and Ron of the band Bonginator to chat about their daily drinking, energy drinks, a lot of marijuana, The Intergalactic Gorebong of Deathpot, and questionable merch.

During the episode I was drinking a cup of Ghost Roast from TRAFFIC.

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On this episode, I'm joined by Rohan, guitarist of the Baltimore band Gradual Slip. We chat about his coffee taste, ideal extraction, his background in heavy music, Gradual Slip news, and U.K. coffee stops.

During the episode I was drinking Ethiopia Bensa from De Mello Coffee Roasters.

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On this episode, I'm joined by Oli, guitarist of the band LETHAL MINDS and wholesale manager for Blossom Coffee Roasters in Northern U.K. We chat about his coffee background, the importance of drinking good coffees, "Born to Lose", LETHAL MINDS plans, and cup colours.

During the episode I was drinking Mauricio Salaverria from Fantôme.

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On this episode, I'm joined by Evan, guitarist of the Straight Edge Hardcore band Prevention. We chat about his coffee taste, specialty drinks, the Springfield scene, radio rock, 'Split the World' EP, and upcoming news for Prevention.

During the episode I was drinking Funky from Paquebot.

Photo provided by Evan.

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On this episode I'm joined by Simon, guitarist of the band Existence. We chat about Swedish coffee culture, how to drink, Stockholm hardcore, being scene, and 'Go to Heaven'.

During the episode I was drinking Drunken Love from Back Roads Coffee.

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On this episode I'm joined by Jack, guitarist for the bands Foreign Hands and Simulakra to chat about his coffee taste, his journey into hardcore, using different writing styles between bands, and using a cafe Litmus test.

Druring the episode I was drinking Cranberry Punch from September Coffee Co.

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On this episode I'm joined by Edward, guitarist for BALLISTA. We chat about Texas Pecan coffee, hitting your handyman phase, Hold Your Ground, being scene kids, motorcycles, and go-to coffee drinks.

During the episode I was drinking Santa Cruz Olotepec from Melosos Tostadores.

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On this episode I'm joined by Tommy from Broken Vow and Anxious to chat about his coffee taste, Dunkin Donuts, vegan food, Metalcore, Anthropocene, The Wonder Years tour with Anxious, and his end of the year plans.

During the episode I was drinking Mother Tongue from Dark Arts Coffee.

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On this episode, I'm joined by Mikey Kent from the band Private Hell. We chat about his new love of coffee, sobriety, the Richmond scene, and the new Private Hell EP.

During the episode I was drinking Lost Highway from Dark Arts Coffee.

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On this episode, I'm joined by Mackey of Dying Wish and Vatican. We chat about days back in Savannah, his coffee taste, living as a Long Islander in Florida, his time in Vatican, and joining Dying Wish.

During the episode I was drinking Cosmic Key from Dark Arts Coffee.

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On this episode I'm joined by Brandon, vocalist for the Syracuse band Pure Bliss. We chat about his coffee routine, spooky season and pumpkin coffee, his background in music, The Age of Judgement, and upcoming plans.

During the episode I was drinking Saoko from Wide Awake Coffee.

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On this episode, I'm joined by Gavin Otsuka, founder of Still Proud Clothing based in Lahaina, Maui. We chat about his go-to coffee, South Florida hardcore, starting a clothing brand, and support efforts around the Lahaina wildfires.

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On this episode I'm joined by Dan Thomson, guitarist and vocalist for the band lowheaven. We chat about his favorite coffee, how he brews, forming lowheaven during the pandemic, how touring has changed, and his favorite Las Vegas coffee.

During the episode I was drinking The Big Riffer from Have Fun Coffee x Botfly.

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On this episode, I'm joined by Blair Hammond of Dark Arts Coffee. We chat about his brew method, coffee buzzwords, Wolfs, Toronto DIY, and his Outbreak Fest experience.

During the episode I was drinking El Salvador from Friedhats.

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On this episode, I'm joined by Zach, Founder of Blegh Coffee Co. We chat about his brew methods, the Blegh origin story, street wear, the NorCal scene, and upcoming plans.

During the episode I was drinking Hacienda Sonora from TRAFFIC.

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On this episode I'm joined by Jake of the band Mile End to chat about his favorite coffee, the Brampton scene, his introduction to hardcore, signing to New Morality Zine, and their upcoming tour.

During the episode I was drinking Crowdkiller from Dark Arts Coffee.

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On this episode I'm joined by Mitch Ferguson, guitarist of the band Trauma Model. We chat about Tim Hortons, Kingston local coffee, being a Canadian redneck, upcoming Trauma Model plans, and hardcore being a safe space.

During the episode I was drinking El Salvador San Juaquin from 49th Parallel.

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On this episode I'm joined by Alex, drummer for DON'T TRY. We talk about his coffee order, his brewing setup, first drum kits, being a song-centric musician, and the "Shoe Knife" EP.

During the episode I was drinking a cup of Los Rodriguez from The Coffee Collective.

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On this episode I'm joined by Andrew Budwey, guitarist of Cruel Hand and Fuming Mouth. We chat about his coffee order, being on the road after the pandemic, Fuming Mouth's return to the stage, new Cruel Hand record, and the Boston Hardcore scene.

During the episode I was having a cup of Ethiopia Guji from Blegh Coffee.

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On this episode I'm joined by Lumpy, founder of DAZE Records. We chat about his taste in coffee, how to judge a great cafe, running a label, new King Nine, his favorite DAZE release, the best way to put out physicals, and post-pandemic hardcore.

During the episode I was drinking Karimikui from Pista.

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