On this sequel episode, Brandon from Pure Bliss and I catch up about signing to Unbeaten Records, recording new music, putting more effort into coffee, and expectations for Hold Your Ground. During the episode I was drinking Blueberry Candy from MacBeans. Tickets for HYG Fest 2024: https://holdyourgroundfest.com/ Episode Links: https://macbeans.com…

Nicole Carpenter has been reporting on the games industry at Polygon for the last five years, where she's perhaps best known for her coverage of unions and the increasingly vital role they're playing in shaping the future of video game development. In fact, not only has she reported on this subject diligently over the last few years, she also wrote…

On this episode, I'm joined by Alexander of Ethereal Tomb to chat about his coffee taste, Nescafe instant, self-booking tours, his intro to heavy music, LIFE BEYOND OPPRESSOR'S BRUTALITY, and upcoming plans. Episode Links: https://timwendelboe.no/ https://etherealtomb.bandcamp.com/music https://2thebonehc.bandcamp.com/album/4-tha-kulture https://ww…

On this episode, I'm joined by David Mitchell, bassist of Gulfer to talk about his music journey, emo revival, booking shows for over a decade, filling in for many bands, and what's to come. During the episode I was drinking Ethiopia Sidama from Bivouac. Episode Links: https://bivouac.coffee/ https://www.blueskiesturnblack.com/ https://gulfer.bandc…

On this episode, I'm joined by Griffin, guitarist of Selfish Act to chat about his coffee leanings, teaching high-schoolers, his introduction to Hardcore, Seconds Left, and upcoming Selfish Act plans. During the episode I was drinking Takesi Gesha from Coffee Collective. Photo by Brandon Oleksy Episode Links: https://coffeecollective.dk/ https://se…

On this episode, I'm joined by Lyric, guitarist for D Bloc and Stop at Nothing, as well as host of Detroit Head Check Podcast. We chat about his background in music, his coffee taste, Detroit pizza, a mutual friend, and early D Bloc recordings. During the episode I was drinking Lizardo Herrera from La Cabra. Photo By @kbximaging Episode Links: http…

Grant Stoner is a freelance reporter who specializes in covering accessibility and disability across the games industry in his work. Among other work, he writes a monthly column for IGN where he recently examined how the mass layoffs ripping through the games industry have affected disabled game workers, in particular. This is a great example of wh…

On this episode, I'm joined by Shane, the mind behind the band Terminator, to chat about their background in music, love of water, banana bread trauma, Teflon, and history in hardcore. During the episode I was drinking Black Honey Gesha from Cantook. Photo by @trickkdicee Episode Links: https://cantookcafe.com/ https://rebirthrecordsphl.bandcamp.co…

On this episode, I'm joined by Julien, drummer for Gutrectomy, to chat about his coffee taste, Black Forest Ham, crazy german words, hit first drum kit, and playing fast live. During the episode I was drinking Monteblanco from Good Life Coffee. Episode Links: https://goodlifecoffee.fi/en https://www.gutrectomy.de/ https://www.instagram.com/never.dc…

On this episode, I'm joined by Pat from Fit For An Autopsy to chat about his very deep love of coffee, his musical background, going from hardcore to a more metal scene, the importance of good-sounding recordings, and upcoming plans. During the episode I was drinking Costa Rica Rosa Aura from De Mello. Photo provided by Patrick. Episode Links: http…

On this episode, I'm joined by Chris, A.K.A. Sewer Spewer, to chat about his wealth of knowledge regarding alternative music, deep diving on films, his Ska-core phase, Gutser, Pyrocene Death Cult, and how he keeps up with all the shows happening in Montreal. During the episode, I was drinking Melon Creamsicle from Colorfull. Episode Links: https://…

On this episode, I'm joined by Evan, vocalist of Final Declaration. We chat about his love for coffee, booking in the Buffalo area, Mambo sauce, starting his first band, and things to come for Final Dec. During the episode I was drinking a cup of Kibochi Kenya from Nordik. Episode LInks: https://nordik.ca/en https://finaldeclaration.bandcamp.com/ h…

On this episode, I'm joined by Jacob, drummer of Mil-Spec to chat about his love of coffee, intro to hardcore, first drum kits, Marathon, and what Mil-Spec has in the works. During the episode I was drinking Pompilio from Traffic. Photo by Jake. Episode Links: https://www.trafficcoffee.com/ https://mil-spec.bandcamp.com/ https://www.beansandbreakdo…

On this episode, I'm joined by Destiny, founder of Be About It, to chat about her coffee taste, introduction to Hardcore, the Montreal scene, and the importance of DIY in Hardcore. During the episode, I was drinking CAUGHT IN A DAZE from Dark Arts Coffee. Episode Links: https://www.darkartscoffee.co.uk/ https://www.instagram.com/beaboutitzine/ http…

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. Photo by Kayla Guilliams. Episode Links: https://www.hatchcrafted.com/ https:/…

Sarah Parvini was a games reporter at the LA Times until just a few months ago, having been among those who were hit by a staggering round of layoffs at the paper earlier this year. In fact, the publication is meant to have shed around 20% of its newsroom in one fell swoop. Journalism is in a rough state, folks. In this episode you'll hear guest ho…

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. Photo by David Praph. Episode Links: https://www.thegooddepression.com/ https://www.balancecoffeeroas…

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. Photo by Customer Service. Episode Links: https://hellode…

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. Photo by Greg Hall - @tofeelhealed Episode Liks: https://www.lvcoffee.ca/ https://spaced.bandcamp.com/ ht…

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. Episode Links: https://www.balancecoffeeroaster.com/ https://www.e…

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. Episode Links: https://plaguemace.com/ https://www.vitalityroasting.com/ https://www.beansandbreakdown…

Chelsea Reed Miller is a video editor for IGN and a spokesperson for the IGN Creators Guild, a brand spanking new union that's been officially recognized by IGN's parent company just a couple of months ago. In today's episode, you'll hear guest host Nicole Carpenter talk to Chelsea about what that means for people working at one of the biggest publ…

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. Photo by Agnes Dieter. Episode Links: https://www.vitalityroasting.com/ https…

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. Image by Angel Emanuel. Episode Links: https://www.charlestoncoffeeroasters.com/ https://www.…

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. Episode Links: https://milltowncoffee.ca/ https://open.spotify.com/artist/6aHbtzEnui5mHu2bUeKexe https://lifeofpainhc.bandca…

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. Photo by Chris Rissler Episode Links: https://monogramcoffee.com/ https://strangejoyworld.b…

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. Episode Links: https://monogramcoffee.com/ https://realitydenied.bandcamp.com/album/comes-…

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. Episode Links: https://decoy225.bandcamp.com/ https://monogramcoffee.com/ https://www.beansandbreakdo…

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. Photo by Hayden Creel. Episode Links: https://hellodemello.com/ https://www.mdwsband.com/ https://www.beansa…

Quintin Smith is one third of People Make Games, although hopefully you already knew that. Outside of his work with us, he's also known as the co-founder of board games behemoth Shut Up & Sit Down and now, as of just a few weeks ago, he's started something brand new, exploring the world of TTRPGs. It's called Quinns Quest and it's extremely weird a…

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. Photo by Carly Boomer (@carlyboomer) Episode Links: https://paleachehfx.bandcamp.com…

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. Episode Links: https://www.pilotcoffeeroasters.com/ https://homieshitmag.bandcamp.com/…

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. MADHOUSE TICKETS: https://lepointdevente.com/billets/montrealmadhouse2024 Episode Links: https:/…

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. GET YOUR MADHOUSE 24 TIX HERE: https://lepointdevente.c…

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. Tickets for MONTRE…

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. Episode Links: https://www.beanbonheur.com/ https://youngbloodcoffee.com/ https://phobophi…

Stephen Totilo has been a games journalist for two decades now, making him one of the most experienced people in the field. His career spans a stint at MTV News as its first ever games reporter, nine years as Kotaku's Editor-in-Chief and until recently, he wrote a twice-weekly gaming newsletter for Axios. Today, Stephen is looking to strike out on …

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. Photo by Scum Collective During the episode I was drinking Tryptique San Ramon from JUNGLE. Episode Links: https://junglelivraisoncafe.com/ https://1…

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. Episode Links: https://havefun.coffee/ https://dazestyle.bandcamp.com/alb…

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. Episode Links: https://www.balancecoffeeroaster.com/ https://www.pilotcoffeeroasters.com/ http…

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. Episode Links: https://coffeecommissary.com/ https://cafepista.com/en https://www.comeback-kid.com/ h…

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. Episode Links: https://colores.ca/en https://malakacoffee.com/shop/ols/p…

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 A…

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. Photo by maudebondphoto Episode Links: https://www.balancecoffeeroaster.com/ https://zabcafe.com/ https://d…