Best Grayson Carpenter Podcasts (2025)

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Gideon Reyes (Fear of Loss) 1:13:08

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1h ago1:13:08

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On this episode, I'm joined by Gideon, vocalist of Fear of Loss, to chat about his favorite coffee, getting into heavy music, the San Antonio scene, Waves of Pain EP, and upcoming plans. During the episode I was drinking Black Honey Geisha from Cantook. Photo by @helloimozo Episode Links: https://cantookcafe.com/ https://www.estatecoffeecompany.com…

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Paul Klein (Suburban Scum, The Banner) 53:08

6d ago53:08

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On this episode, I'm joined by Paul Klein, drummer of Suburban Scum and The Banner to chat about barbering, coffee, favorite drummers, and playing shows with his new projects. During the episode I was drinking LAAYYOO from Circuit Coffee. Photo by Liana Camra (@lianacamra). Episode Links: https://www.circuitcoffee.co/ https://thebannernj.bandcamp.c…

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Micha Riopel (La Cabra, GASSED) 1:13:34

13d ago1:13:34

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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. During the episode I was drinking Finca Tamana from Tim Wendelboe. Photo by @miguel73_bkny. Episode Links: https://timwendelboe.no/ https://us.lacabra…

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Justin, Jake and Sean (Blood Tithe) 55:56

22d ago55:56

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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 drinking Sublime from TRAFFIC. Photo by Mia_P_photography. Episode Links: https://www.trafficcoffee.com/ https://www.instagram.com/bloodtithema/?hl=en https…

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Killian (Gnasher, Girl With a Knife) 1:17:40

27d ago1:17:40

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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 metalcore, and his upcoming first US tour. During the episode, I was drinking Las Lajas from Cantook. Photo by Kayla (@thetruth_is_outchere). Episode Lin…

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Phill & Ty (Bandecdotes) 1:07:48

1M ago1:07:48

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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 Tabi from Balance. Episode Links: https://www.balancecoffeeroaster.com/ https://www.youtube.com/@Bandecdotes https://www.instagram.com/beansandbreakdowns…

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Chanel (Wisdom & War) 1:19:21

1M ago1:19:21

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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 drinking Dimtu Teri from Pilot. Photo by @kristixman Episode Links: https://pilotcoffeeroasters.com/ https://www.instagram.com/truepennybarberco/?hl=en h…

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Destiny Johnson (Be About It, Iron Crusaders) 48:44

2M ago48:44

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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 About It fest. During the episode I was drinking Vanilla Marshmallow Cupcakes from COLORFULL. Episode Links: https://colorfullcoffee.com/ https://www.insta…

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Kiki Kennedy (Dear Evangeline) 1:02:50

2M ago1:02:50

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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 Finca Chilamante from Ditchfield. Photo by @felipexrmz Episode Links: https://www.mulberrycoffeehouse.com/ https://www.ditchfield.ca/ https://dear-ev…

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Joe Hardcore (Shattered Realm, This Is Hardcore) 2:11:02

2M ago2:11:02

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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, past TIHC memories, and the 19th year of This Is Hardcore. During the episode, I was drinking Secret Sauce from Escape. Episode Links: https://escape.caf…

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Skyler Conder (CELL) 1:00:38

2M ago1:00:38

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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 Coffee Roasters. Episode Links: https://yamabikocoffeeroasters.com/ https://www.instagram.com/cellmetal_/?hl=en https://www.instagram.com/beansandbreakdow…

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Chris Beattie 49:54

3M ago49:54

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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 episode I was drinking Humure from Dispatch. Episode Links: https://www.thegodofbass.com/product/cthc-perseverance-brew-coffee https://www.instagram.com/c…

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Pancho (Ruidosa Collective, Los Skin) 1:01:02

3M ago1:01:02

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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 Diego from JUNGLE. Episode Links: https://junglelivraisoncafe.com/ https://linktr.ee/ruidosaartcollective https://www.instagram.com/ripxchicago/ https:…

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Nicolai Lindegaard (Lifesick) 50:06

3M ago50:06

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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, moshing, and upcoming plans. During the episode I was drinking Danche from La Cabra. Episode Links: https://us.lacabra.com/ https://lifesickhc.bandcamp.com/a…

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Jose Carlos Montejo (Drive By) 44:00

3M ago44:00

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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, and upcoming plans for Drive By. During the episode we were drinking Tabi from Balance Coffee Roasters. Episode Links: https://www.instagram.com/balan…

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Colin & Ahad (Kongstyle/Gutbust 1:05:34

4M ago1:05:34

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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 was drinking The Morning Light from Overwinter. Episode Links: ⁠https://overwinter.coffee/⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/kongstyle_hc/?hl=en⁠ ⁠https://www…

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Micha Riopel (La Cabra Coffee) 1:59:58

4M ago1:59:58

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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 from La Cabra. Photo by @thomasanphoto Episode Links: https://us.lacabra.com/ https://www.instagram.com/beansandbreakdowns/…

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Brendan Hayter (Obsidian Tongue) 25:42

4M ago25:42

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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 the episode, I was drinking Decaf from Balance Torrefacteur. Episode Links: https://www.balancecoffeeroaster.com/ https://obsidiantongue.bandcamp.com/a…

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Jayway (Bayway, Shattered Realm) 1:14:36

4M ago1:14:36

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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 episode, I was drinking Catalan from Pilot. Episode Links: https://pilotcoffeeroasters.com/ https://www.instagram.com/baywaynj/?hl=en https://www.ins…

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Camilo Jaramillo Pulido 59:34

4M ago59:34

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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 EP. Photo Credit: analogdigitalobsucrity During the episode, I was drinking Sebastian Ramirez from Escape Coffee Roasters. Episode Links: https://escap…

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Zach Stachura (Pain of Truth) 1:13:08

5M ago1:13:08

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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 with Sunami. During the episode, I was drinking Myanmar from Rogue Wave. Episode Links: https://roguewavecoffee.ca/ https://www.devocion.com/ https://pain…

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Buddy Armstrong (Stigmata, Unbeaten Records) 49:08

5M ago49:08

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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 I was drinking Spotted Frog Blend from Eco Coffee. Episode Links: https://www.eco-coffee.ca/ https://merchnow.com/collections/unbeaten-records https:/…

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Greg Kepka 1:10:46

5M ago1:10:46

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On this episode, I'm joined by Greg, vocalist of Desecrate, to chat about his caffeine preferences, past band stories, Straight Edge, and Without Fear of Consequence LP. During the episode, I was drinking Honduras from Smile Tiger. Episode Links: https://smiletigercoffee.com/ https://www.instagram.com/desecrate514/ https://desecrate514.bandcamp.com…

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Viktor Bjørnstad (SPLIT, NECKBREAKKER) 1:01:54

5M ago1:01:54

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On this episode, I'm joined by Viktor, drummer for SPLIT and NECKBREAKKER to chat about life in Copenhagen, his introduction to metal, playing double duty on shows, favorite live tracks to play, and new records from both his projects. During the episode I was drinking Purple Violet Caturra from ESCAPE. Photo by Marcelina J Photo Episode Links: http…

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Nick, Ryan and John (Bruiserweight) 1:04:20

6M ago1:04:20

1:04:20

On this episode, I'm joined by the three other members of Bruiserweight to chat about coffee, road stories, and ou new EP "Still Standing." During the episode we were drinking Acatenango de Guatemala. Episode Links: https://nucleuscoffee.com/ https://www.instagram.com/bruiserweight_hc/ https://merchnow.com/collections/unbeaten-records https://www.i…

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Derryk Esquivel ( DerykWithaY, postdr0me) 1:31:14

6M ago1:31:14

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On this episode, I'm joined by Derryk, aka DerrykWithaY, for a second time. This time, we chat about his time living in LA, his new band postdr0me, taking a step back from content, mean comments, and other hot takes. During the episode, I was drinking Genji Challa from Pista. Episode Links: https://cafepista.com/en https://postdr0me.bandcamp.com/ h…

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Hannah & Giuliano (Cross Check) 1:13:32

6M ago1:13:32

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On this episode, I'm joined by Hannah and Giuliano from the band Cross Check to discuss their coffee taste, the Montreal scene, intro to heavy music, and their new EP: If You're Afraid Then Why Are You Shaking. During the episode, I was drinking Wush Wush from ZAB. Episode Links: https://zabcafe.com/ https://www.balancecoffeeroaster.com/ https://ww…

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Jalon Swinton (Nuff Said HxC) 1:40:14

6M ago1:40:14

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On this episode, I'm joined by Jalon, vocalist of Nuff Said, to chat about Flint coffee, collecting toys, drumming for pop rock, A Real Perspective, that one breakdown sample, and upcoming plans. During the episode, I was drinking Jairo Mora from Cafe Union Micro Lot. Episode Links: ⁠https://cafeunion.com/en/microlots⁠ ⁠https://fostercoffee.co/⁠ ⁠h…

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Jesse Lewin (Traffic Coffee) 1:24:24

7M ago1:24:24

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On this episode, I'm joined by Jesse, founder of Traffic to chat about the coffee market, Montreal coffee lore, music background, favorite Montreal bands, and creating original branding. During the episode we were drinking Limoncillo from Balance Torrefacteur. Episode Links: https://www.trafficcoffee.com/ https://www.balancecoffeeroaster.com/ https…

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Christian Nowatzki (Left To Suffer) 1:00:52

7M ago1:00:52

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On this episode, I'm joined by Christian, bassist for Left To Suffer to chat about his coffee preference, Atlanta shit, the Seven Venue, picking up bass, starting Left To Suffer, and the Leap of Death LP. During the episode I was drinking Alex Reynoso from Bows Coffee. Episode Links: https://lefttosuffer.com/ https://www.instagram.com/beansandbreak…

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Jeff O'Leary (Smoke Signals) 1:05:58

7M ago1:05:58

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On this episode, I'm joined by Jeff, guitarist of Smoke Signals, to chat about his favorite coffee, play some Newfie trivia, discuss the all-ages scene, and hear about Beyond The Mind EP. During the episode, I was drinking Super Naturel from Escape. Episode Links: https://escape.cafe/ https://www.instagram.com/smokesignalshc/ https://www.instagram.…

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Ty Askin & Ty Shaw (Slewfoot) 2:00:04

7M ago2:00:04

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On this episode, I'm joined by the Ty's of Slewfoot to chat about some Barrie coffee, best shows of 2024, Baytown Hardcore, Built For War EP, and upcoming plans. During the episode, I was drinking Quasikomodo from TRAFFIC. Episode Links: https://www.trafficcoffee.com/ https://www.instagram.com/bohemiabarrie/ https://slewfoothc.bandcamp.com/album/bu…

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Dylan Wainwright (Deal With God, All 4 All) 1:22:56

8M ago1:22:56

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On this episode, I'm joined by Dylan from Deal With God and All 4 All to chat about his coffee preferences, hardcore hot takes, playing in Canada, The Bitter Die Hard, and upcoming plans. During the episode, I was drinking Koji from Balance Torrefacteur. Episode Links: https://www.balancecoffeeroaster.com/ https://dealwithgod.bandcamp.com/ https://…

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Jamie Strachan (Caravan Coffee, Dark Arts Coffee) 1:27:44

8M ago1:27:44

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On this episode, I'm joined by Jamie to chat about his background in coffee, coffee hot takes, becoming a metalhead, neglected coffee origins, and making great merch. During the episode, I was drinking Privam from Pilot Coffee. Photo by @cursedespresso Episode Links: https://pilotcoffeeroasters.com/ https://caravanandco.com/ https://www.darkartscof…

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Episode 24: Wesley Yin-Poole (Director of News at IGN) 57:30

8M ago57:30

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Wesley Yin-Poole is in charge of the news desk over at IGN and has been reporting on the games industry for almost two decades at this point. He's also been a mentor of mine ever since our days working together at Eurogamer where he helped shape some of my very first stories, while he himself published some incredible work on the rise and fall of L…

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D'Andre Tyre (A Wake In Providence) 1:40:34

8M ago1:40:34

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On this episode, I'm joined by D'Andre, guitarist and singer for A Wake In Providence, to chat about starting out DIY, having too many interests, writing orchestra music, not being a deathcore band, and I Write To You, My Darling Decay LP. During the episode I was drinking PONYBOY from HANDSXFEET and Pair Cupworks. Episode Links: https://paircupwor…

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Corey and Dev (Move BHC) 1:53:12

8M ago1:53:12

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On this episode, I'm joined by Corey and Dev of the band Move BHC to chat about love and indifference to coffee, running, local Boston area coffee, moshing as a sport, being politically minded, and upcoming shows. During the episode I was drinking a coffee from Cafe Don Toño. Episode Links: https://www.instagram.com/cafe_dontono/ https://move-bhc.b…

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Pete Hanbury (Walking Wounded) 1:25:54

8M ago1:25:54

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On this episode, I'm joined by Pete from Walking Wounded. We chat about a lot of coffee things, Alabama metalcore, living in Cleveland, building drums, Bestial Condemnation EP, and lots of other stuff. During this episode I was drinking a cup of CHINA from PERC. Episode Links: https://perccoffee.com/en-ca https://www.cafedomestiquemadison.com/ http…

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John Edwards (Sound for Terror, Undeath, and more) 1:12:12

9M ago1:12:12

1:12:12

On this episode, I'm joined by John, Front of House sound tech for Terror, Undeath, Fleshwater, Fiddlehead, and many others. We chat about his dislike of coffee, Savannah lore, upcoming plans for the year, and dealing with terrible venue staff. We're also joined by a special guest, Nolan Mobley. During the episode, I was drinking Leticia Lopez from…

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Ryan Stevens (Gigan Animal Thugs) 53:08

9M ago53:08

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On this episode, I'm joined by Ryan to chat about his favorite coffees, @thebeanexplorer, playing drums, his intro to heavy music, going to nursing school, and playing for a number of different bands. During the podcast, I was drinking El Paraiso from Balance. Episode Links: https://www.balancecoffeeroaster.com/ https://www.aliascoffee.com/ https:/…

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Mike Rule (Shed My Skin TV, HardTimes.ca) 1:06:30

10M ago1:06:30

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On this episode, I'm joined by Mike, host of Shed My Skin and HardTimes.ca to chat about good coffee, the early Montreal scene, interviewing Peter Steele, gatekeeping, and what current hardcore looks like. During the episode I was drinking Rebeca from Casa Barista. Episode Links: https://cafebarista.ca/en https://www.casabaristacoffee.com/ https://…

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Dominic Hart (The Sissy Boys) 1:00:14

10M ago1:00:14

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On this episode, I'm joined by Dom from The Sissy Boys to chat about his coffee taste, cleaning your Keurig, moshing, growing up punk, playing Tied Down, and We Want To Fight EP. During the episode I was drinking Sol De La Mañana from EVEN. Episode Links: https://www.instagram.com/evencoffeemtl/ https://delayedgratificationrecords.bandcamp.com/albu…

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Andrew Cormier (Piercing Damage) 1:19:08

10M ago1:19:08

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On this episode, I'm joined by Andrew, vocalist of Piercing Damage to chat about the Atlantic Canada scene, his taste in coffee, the origins of Piercing Damage, lots of gear talk, and releasing on Be About It. During the episode I was drinking Decaf from Balance Torrefacteur. Episode Links: https://www.balancecoffeeroaster.com/ https://piercingdama…

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Ben Thum (Skull Gate) 1:04:26

10M ago1:04:26

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On this episode, I'm joined by Ben, bassist for the band Skull Gate, to discuss growing up in the Ottawa scene, sugary coffees, Eggnog haters, writing most mosh-worthy thrash riffs, and Veils, the newest release from Skull Gate. During the episode I was drinking Sumava from Pilot Coffee Roasters. Episode Links: https://pilotcoffeeroasters.com/ http…

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Duncan Newey (NO CURE, bleak, Emaciated) 59:59

11M ago59:59

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On this episode, I'm joined by Duncan, Drummer for the band NO CURE, to chat about his background in coffee, getting into heavy music, playing in a band that lives a thousand miles away, and terrible tour coffees. During the episode, I was drinking Carlos Recinos Alvarado from JUNGLE. Photo by Thaddeus Sisneros. Episode Links: ⁠https://monomythcoff…

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Anthony Conley(HANDSXFEET) 1:06:48

11M ago1:06:48

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On this episode, I’m joined by Anthony Conley, also known as HANDSXFEET. We chat about his favorite fall coffees, working in mental health services, his coffee collab with Pair Cupworks and his new EP Pony Boy. During the episode I was drinking Ibonia Estate from SEY. Episode Links: https://www.seycoffee.com/ https://paircupworks.com/ https://www.i…

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Bijan 'Beej' Saboori (Grudge, Grouch) 1:18:56

11M ago1:18:56

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On this episode, I sit down with Bijan from the bands Grudge and Grouch to chat about his nostalgia for instant coffee, living in Ohio, formative bands, and the Split with both bands he's in. During the episode I was drinking Ghost Roast from Traffic. Photo by Josh Brown @thedumbpunk Episode Links: https://www.trafficcoffee.com/ https://grudge-hc.b…

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Abel (BIG ASS TRUCK) 1:07:12

11M ago1:07:12

1:07:12

On this episode, I’m joined by Abel, vocalist from the band Big Ass Truck. We chat about his favorite coffee, tour eats, monster trucks, wrestling, and The Fucking Promo. During the episode I was drinking Ethiopia from Recess Coffee. Episode Links https://recesscoffee.com/ https://bigasstruck.bandcamp.com/…

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Max Phelps (EXIST, Death To All) 1:04:16

12M ago1:04:16

1:04:16

On this episode, I'm joined by Max from the bands Exist and Death To All to chat about his coffee taste, food from the road, touring with Death To All, and the new release from Exist. During the episode, I was drinking Fuzzy Peach from DAK. Episode Links: https://www.dakcoffeeroasters.com/ https://www.instagram.com/exist_band_official/ https://open…