Beans & Breakdowns

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

  1. Matt Dyer (FOH Sound for Counterparts, Losing Sight)

    5D AGO

    Matt Dyer (FOH Sound for Counterparts, Losing Sight)

    On this episode I'm joined by Matt Dyer, sound engineer for Counterparts as well as guitarist for the band Losing Sight out of London, Ontario. We chat about Tim's vs Starbucks, road eating, getting into audio, woes of touring, and more! During the episode, I was drinking OMA from La Cabra.

    1h 3m
  2. The Holiday Special with Micha Riopel | Beans & Breakdowns

    12/27/2025

    The Holiday Special with Micha Riopel | Beans & Breakdowns

    It's Christmas time! A time to share laughter and memories with friends and loved ones. Or a time to hate on everything and drink the most cured coffee beverage Micha and I could muster. So enjoy this Holiday Special episode!

    1h 22m
  3. Dom & Yan (Brutality Podcast)

    12/17/2025

    Dom & Yan (Brutality Podcast)

    On this episode, I'm joined by Dom and Yan, the hosts of Brutality Podcast, to chat about Quebec coffee, the scene, repairing the Hardcore/Deathcore bridge, content creation, and more.

    2h 3m
  4. Leo Sypniewski

    12/13/2025

    Leo Sypniewski

    On this episode, I'm joined by Leo, audio engineer from the Cleveland area known for his multitrack mixes on YouTube. We chat the Cleveland scene, being in the audio game, local coffee, and much more.

    1h 7m
  5. Grayson Stewart (Great American Ghsot, Norma Jean)

    12/05/2025

    Grayson Stewart (Great American Ghsot, Norma Jean)

    On this episode, I'm joined by Grayson, guitarist og GAG and Norma Jean to tsalk about cursed cold brew, christ core, writing for multiple bands, touring, and upcoming plans.During the episode I was drinking a low-caf coffee from Anatolia.

    54 min
  6. Kane Gelaznik (Vomit Forth, Gun to God's Head)

    11/29/2025

    Kane Gelaznik (Vomit Forth, Gun to God's Head)

    On this episode, I'm joined by Kane, vocalist of Vomit Forth, to chat about his favorite coffee, Cafe Bustelo, Connecticut scene, getting into heavy music, Christ-core, and upcoming thing for Vomit Forth. During the episode, I was drinking El Padregal from EVEN. Episode Links: https://evencoffee.ca/ https://vomitforth.com/ https://thecomingstriferecords.bandcamp.com/album/tcs-131-i-have-a-loaded-gun-and-its-aimed-at-gods-head

    54 min
  7. Mike Pollaro (Fury of Five, Impure Conception)

    11/20/2025

    Mike Pollaro (Fury of Five, Impure Conception)

    On this episode, I'm joined by Mike, drummer of Fury of Five, to chat about volcano coffee, different processes, NJ music lore, playing different genres, and new Fury of Five album. During the episode I was drinking Daniel Sanchez from Subtext. Episode Links: https://www.subtext.coffee/ https://www.furyoffive.com/ https://impureconception.bandcamp.com/album/erosion-of-vitality https://www.instagram.com/beansandbreakdowns/

    1h 26m
  8. Scott Magrath (MAGGOT STOMP)

    11/14/2025

    Scott Magrath (MAGGOT STOMP)

    On this episode, I'm joined by Scott, founder of Maggot Stomp records to talk lots of coffee, hardcore, running a label, real death metal, and sports stuff. During the episode I was drinking Haro Ganet from Traffic.

    1h 10m
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A podcast dedicated to bridging the gap between specialty coffee and the hardcore/metal community.

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  • Creator
    Grayson Carpenter
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    230
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Grayson Carpenter
  • Show Website
    Beans & Breakdowns

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