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Beans & Breakdowns

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

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Update frequency
every 7 days
Average duration
55 minutes
Episodes
216
Years Active
2021 - 2025
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Micha Riopel (La Cabra, GASSED)

Micha Riopel (La Cabra, GASSED)

On this episode, I'm joined once again by Micha, QC Manager for La Cabra in Brooklyn and vocalist of the band GASSED to catch up a bit on what he's been up to, as well as discuss the FYA 2026 lineup.


01:13:34  |   Thu 11 Sep 2025
Justin, Jake and Sean (Blood Tithe)

Justin, Jake and Sean (Blood Tithe)

On this episode, I'm joined by the guys in Blood Tithe to chat about coffee favorites, asshole coffee shops, starting the band, the Massachusetts scene, and new music!


During the episode, I was drinki…

00:55:56  |   Fri 05 Sep 2025
Killian (Gnasher, Girl With a Knife)

Killian (Gnasher, Girl With a Knife)

On this episode, I'm joined by Killian, vocalist for the band Gnasher, to chat about his love of specialty coffee, moving from Michigan to South Carolina, leaning Jim Root leads on guitar, writing me…

01:17:40  |   Fri 29 Aug 2025
Phill & Ty (Bandecdotes)

Phill & Ty (Bandecdotes)

On this episode, I'm joined by Phill and Ty to chat about coffee taste, favourite Ontario bands, starting a YouTube channel, and what's in store for Bandecdotes.


During the episode, I was drinking Tab…

01:07:48  |   Fri 22 Aug 2025
Chanel (Wisdom & War)

Chanel (Wisdom & War)

On this episode, I'm joined by Chanel, vocalist of Wisdom & War to chat about probiotic water, barbering, great venues, Latino culture, and Wisdom & War's upcoming plans.


During the episode, I was dr…

01:19:21  |   Thu 14 Aug 2025
Destiny Johnson (Be About It, Iron Crusaders)

Destiny Johnson (Be About It, Iron Crusaders)

On this episode, I'm joined by Destiny, founder of Be About It and bassist of Iron Crusaders to chat about Red Bull, fancy coffees, a summer full of shows, launching a label, and the upcoming Be Abou…

00:48:44  |   Thu 07 Aug 2025
Kiki Kennedy (Dear Evangeline)

Kiki Kennedy (Dear Evangeline)

On this episode, I'm joined by Kiki, vocalist of Dear Evangeline, to chat about coffee, early music influences, Brampton hate, Other Side Ep, and opening for Kittie.


During the episode, I was drinking…

01:02:50  |   Thu 31 Jul 2025
Joe Hardcore (Shattered Realm, This Is Hardcore)

Joe Hardcore (Shattered Realm, This Is Hardcore)

On this episode, I'm joined by Joe Hardcore McKay, vocalist of Shattered Realm and founder of This Is Hardcore Fest to chat about coffee nostalgia, armour fighting, new line-up of Shattered Realm, pa…

02:11:02  |   Fri 25 Jul 2025
Skyler Conder (CELL)

Skyler Conder (CELL)

On this episode, I'm joined by Skyler, vocalist of CELL, to chat about coffee, OKC food, early deathcore favorites, and the new LP from CELL.


During the episode I was drinking Bloom from Yamabiko Coff…

01:00:38  |   Thu 17 Jul 2025
Chris Beattie

Chris Beattie

On this episode, I'm joined by Beattie, God of Bass and former bassist of Hatebreed to chat about CTHC Coffee, opening liquor stores, CT pizza, and his new project with past bandmates.


During the epi…

00:49:54  |   Fri 11 Jul 2025
Pancho (Ruidosa Collective, Los Skin)

Pancho (Ruidosa Collective, Los Skin)

On this episode I'm joined by Pancho, founder of Ruidosa Art Collective and RIPxChicago, as well as guitarist for Los Skin, Crashout and Sentenced 2 Life.


During the episode I was drinking Karol and D…

01:01:02  |   Thu 03 Jul 2025
Nicolai Lindegaard (Lifesick)

Nicolai Lindegaard (Lifesick)

On this episode, I'm joined by Nicolai, guitarist of the band Lifesick, to chat about his favorite coffee, Danish baked goods, crafting tones with the HM2 pedal, the hardcore scene in Denmark, moshin…

00:50:06  |   Thu 26 Jun 2025
Jose Carlos Montejo (Drive By)

Jose Carlos Montejo (Drive By)

On this episode, I'm joined by one of my close friends, Jose Carlos, or Joey, to chat about his favorite coffee, his intro to hardcore, moving from Mexico to Canada, singing in a band after 15 years,…

00:44:00  |   Thu 19 Jun 2025
Colin & Ahad (Kongstyle/Gutbust

Colin & Ahad (Kongstyle/Gutbust

On this episode, I'm joined by Colin of KongStyle and Ahad of Gutsbust to chat about Atlanta's scene, legendary venues, dark coffee, being an old head, and their new split EP.


During the episode, I wa…

01:05:34  |   Fri 13 Jun 2025
Micha Riopel (La Cabra Coffee)

Micha Riopel (La Cabra Coffee)

On this episode, I'm joined by Micha, QC Manager for La Cabra in New York to chat about his coffee journey, favorite hardcore, Ottawa, and wine,


During the episode I was drinking Hacienda La Papaya fr…

01:59:58  |   Thu 05 Jun 2025
Brendan Hayter (Obsidian Tongue)

Brendan Hayter (Obsidian Tongue)

On this episode, I'm joined by Brendan from Obsidian Tongue to chat about his favorite coffee, Maine culture, growing up with metal, the Massachusetts scene, and Eclipsing Worlds of Scorn LP.


During …

00:25:42  |   Thu 29 May 2025
Jayway (Bayway, Shattered Realm)

Jayway (Bayway, Shattered Realm)

On this episode, I'm joined by Jay, vocalist of Bayway, to chat bout his coffee order, New Jersey love, hip hop and hardcore parallels, his approach to recording, and upcoming Bayway stuff.


During the…

01:14:36  |   Thu 22 May 2025
Camilo Jaramillo Pulido

Camilo Jaramillo Pulido

On this episode, I'm joined by Camilo, vocalist and guitarist of Blood Wraith to chat about his coffee preference, cooking for bands, his background in metal, and Half of It, the newest Blood Wraith …

00:59:34  |   Thu 15 May 2025
Zach Stachura (Pain of Truth)

Zach Stachura (Pain of Truth)

On this episode, I'm joined by Zach, bassist of Pain of Truth, to chat about Brooklyn coffee, cold brew, how he was introduced to hardcore, the CTHC scene, joining POT, and the new split and tour wit…

01:13:08  |   Thu 08 May 2025
Buddy Armstrong (Stigmata, Unbeaten Records)

Buddy Armstrong (Stigmata, Unbeaten Records)

On this episode, I'm joined by Buddy from Stigmata and Unbeaten Records to chat about the Troy and Upstate scene, joining Stigmata, starting a record label, and collecting records.


During the episode …

00:49:08  |   Fri 02 May 2025
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