Beans & Breakdowns
A podcast dedicated to bridging the gap between specialty coffee and the hardcore/metal community.
- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 55 minutes
- Episodes
- 216
- Years Active
- 2021 - 2025
Brandon DiFabio (Pure Bliss)
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, an…
Gavin Otsuka (Still Proud Clothing)
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 eff…
Dan Thomson (lowheaven)
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 chang…
Blair Hammond (Dark Arts Coffee)
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 drin…
Robert Ortiz (DEAR-GOD)
Zach (Blegh Coffee Co.)
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 d…
Jake Thompson (Mile End)
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.
Du…
Mitch Ferguson (Trauma Model)
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…
Alex De-Drouin (DON'T TRY)
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 epis…
Andrew Budwey (Fuming Mouth, Cruel Hand)
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 Cr…
Alec and Alice (Cloned Apparition)
Year Two Update
Nancy and I take some time to reflect on the past year by talking about some of our favorite coffees, highlights, the Montreal Madhouse, and give some upcoming announcements.
During the episode we'…
Kyle Paterson (Gavel, Bad Bet)
Lumpy (DAZE, King Nine)
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 …
Keegan Goodspeed (Botfly)
On this episode I'm joined by Keegan Goodspeed, guitarist and vocalist of Botfly. We chat about his taste in coffee, being a fan of all music, the creation of Botfly, their upcoming North American to…
Matt McGachy (Cryptopsy, Vox & Hops)
We've hit 100 episodes baby! Thanks to everyone that's been a part of the Caffeinated Crew. Raise your mug to 100 more!
On this episode I'm joined by someone very special to the podcast, Matt McGach…
Spencer Pries (Scoped Exposure, End Game, Admission of Guilt)
On this episode I'm joined by Spencer Pries, founder of Scoped Exposure and guitarist of End Game and Admission of Guilt. We sit to chat about his favorite coffee, bev checks, being an underground ar…
Gab D'Amours (APES)
On this episode I'm joined by Gab D'Amours, drummer of the Quebec City band APES. We chat about his favorite coffees, brew methods, best poutines, cheap beers, drum gear, 'Lullabies for Eternal Sleep…
Jon Monpetit (Ghostblade)
On this episode I'm joined by Jon Monpetit, bassist for the Ottawa area band Ghostblade. We chat about his life-changing cup, The Bean Bandit, his intro to heavy music, favorite coffee shops, and mak…
Rich Castillo (The Callous Daoboys)
On this episode I'm joined by Rich Castillo, saxophonist for The Callous Daoboys. We sit to chat about coffee culture, artist management, school for music business, playing sax in a noisy band, and p…