We kick things off discussing our fast food preferences. We then discuss the sad status of rock radio. We share stories from our college radio station. We get some Oscar and sports reviews from a vlogger that we stand shoulder to shoulder with. We wrap the show up with some great hatemail about Rob's french, metalcore vocalist and about our episode titles. Listen to the Metal Injection Livecast on: Spotify , iTunes , Stitcher , Google Play , Tunein or this RSS feed . Join our Patreon to get a bo...
Jan 15, 2020•1 hr 44 min•Ep. 550
We kick things off with our New Year's resolutions. Noa explains her future vision board. We discuss climate change and the recent feud between Meat Loaf and Greta Thunberg. We catch up with Gene Simmons in regards to his ice cereal desires. We reminisce about our favorite deathcore vocalist podcast host. We review Ilana Glazer's standup special and the movie <em>Joker</em>. We talk about Ricky Gervais' monologue at the Golden Globes. We wrap things up reading some hatemail about Jew...
Jan 08, 2020•1 hr 25 min•Ep. 558
It's the first show of the new year and the new decade. We kick things off with a little math lesson, then Darren discusses a surreal dream that he had. We talk about this recent Ozzy tabloid magazine scare. Rob recalls his holiday trip to Montreal. We talk about Gene Simmons' unique way to eat cereal. Noa talks about why she doesn't drink milk. We talk about some metal-sounding religious news and wrap up with some fun hatemail. Listen to the Metal Injection Livecast on: Spotify , iTunes , Stitc...
Jan 03, 2020•1 hr 32 min•Ep. 548
We kick things off talking about how we spent the holiday break and previewing the bonus Patreon episode coming next week. Rob talks about his experience getting Chinese food on Christmas day and how ungrateful some customers were. We learn about new deregulations on the pork industry that gross us out, and spend some time playing hilarious audio clips of our President. We wrap up the show discussing some highlight episodes of the podcast from the first five years. Listen to the Metal Injection ...
Dec 26, 2019•1 hr 36 min•Ep. 547
We kick things off taking about annoying holiday commercials. We discuss Christmas music this episode, and why Hanukkah lands on a different day every year. We talk to a new caller, Baby Daniel, who requests some tech support from Rob. We talk about talk show shock jock Richard Bey, club kids, and Andy Dick's recent appearance at a metalcore show. We spend some time analyzing Motley Crue ticket prices. We wrap up the show with a special appearance from Thor Shredsteen. Listen to the Metal Inject...
Dec 17, 2019•1 hr 42 min
MetalSucks' Axl Rosenberg was back to sit in on the show. We kick things off talking about Chanukah and our favorite deathcore vocalist. We then play some silly Trump clips. We discuss Rob's pre-diabetic diagnoses, holiday gifts, Anthrax's lawsuit, a disgusting video . Sid recaps his recent trip to New Orleans. We wrap up the show discussing Jewish pigeons. Listen to the Metal Injection Livecast on: Spotify , iTunes , Stitcher , Google Play , Tunein or this RSS feed . NEW: Join our Patreon to ge...
Dec 11, 2019•1 hr 35 min
This week, we had a very special guest, our Livecastard of the Month, Eric, who actually signed up for our highest Patreon tier , and sat in on the show. We kicked off the show talking about Brighton Beach, and Eric's fandom. We talk about Brooklyn high schools. We give our opinions on the new Five Finger Death Punch song. We discuss the Billie Eilish / Van Halen drama from the week. Rob tells the story of getting his butt drained. Rob goes off on the local news and the conspiracy to make a Kore...
Dec 04, 2019•1 hr 46 min
We kicked things off with Rob recapping his experience at the Tool concert. We then discussed Dave Mustaine's recent interview talking about doing better with his cancer diagnosis. We discuss the Mark McGrath clip from Cameo, breaking up with some girl's boyfriend. We talk about the weird Papa John's guy. We wrap the show up playing Thrash it or Trash It with songs from Vinter , Zud , Warpit , Oshie . Listen to the Metal Injection Livecast on: Spotify , iTunes , Stitcher , Google Play , Tunein o...
Nov 26, 2019•1 hr 29 min
We kick things off talking about the Motley Crue reunion. Darren shares a story from work. Rob talks about going to a concert tonight. We explore the latest #fartgate happenings. We spend a lot of time talking about metal. We listen to some A Perfect Circle, Poppy, Billy Eilish. Rob and Darren share barber stories. Listen to the Metal Injection Livecast on: Spotify , iTunes , Stitcher , Google Play , Tunein or this RSS feed . NEW: Join our Patreon to get a bonus episode each month, and other beh...
Nov 19, 2019•1 hr 26 min
We're back and super excited to welcome the Hot Topic senior buyer Joe Enriquez to the show. Joe tells the REAL story of how Bullet Club shirts ended up in Hot Topic, as well as t-shirts from Chris Jericho and other New Japan brands. We discuss how this indirectly lead to the formation of AEW. Joe also discusses how he got into metal and pro wrestling, old school thrash and we spend some time talking about 90s ECW. Check out previous Squared Circle Pit interviews about wrestling with Slipknot's ...
Nov 15, 2019•44 min
A special treat for Livecast fans, we are giving you a preview of the type of content you can expect on the Patreon page . Earlier this month, we posted an exclusive sit down interview with longtime fan of the show Blake Harrison of Pig Destroyer/Hatebeak/Zealot R.I.P. Blake sits in on the entire episode and we talked about his journey to the studio, memories of Hatebeak, his new bands, and tons of other fun revelations. We hope you enjoy. Sign up for our Patreon here to get monthly bonus episod...
Nov 15, 2019•44 min
On this week's episode, we were joined by Stray From the Path guitarist Tom Williams. We talk about band's recently released new album, Internal Atomics, growing up in Long Island, the band's political stances and the current political climate. Elsewhere, Rob discusses his preferences of fests vs. regular shows, interactions at shows that made him stop wanting to go and we spend some time discussing Veteran's Day with some commentary from our favorite on the scene reporter, Mark B. Listen to the...
Nov 13, 2019•1 hr 32 min
We kicked things off with an update on Rob's marijuana abstaining, or lack thereof. We then spend a good amount of time discussing the latest Mike Francesa controversy, #FartGate. Eventually, we laugh so hard our jaws hurt. Kenny Hickey of Silvertomb/Type O Negative also joins the show, talking about some of his favorite Brooklyn pizza joints, going to shows in Brooklyn in the 80s and great stories about Type O. We talk about Kenny's new band, Silvertomb, and their killer new album, Edge Of Exis...
Nov 06, 2019•1 hr 30 min
We're excited to welcome back Busted Open radio producer Alex Metz to the show, to talk about all things pro wrestling and rock. We kick things off discussing techniques for wrestlers blading. Rob has a big revelation this week. Oasis is discussed and we debate who the nicer Gallagher brother is. We discuss Morrisey's recent controversies, yes plural. We discuss Snoop Dogg's blunt roller, the Walls of Jericho drummer arrested for trafficking weed and end the show talking about some pro wrestling...
Oct 30, 2019•1 hr 32 min
Former host of MTV Headbangers Ball, Riki Rachtman, called into the show to share memories of Headbangers Ball, working at WCW and to talk about his podcast, the Cathouse Hollywood podcast . We also discussed new Misfits shows, the Food Network, Kermit The Frog, Noa's trip to Los Angeles, looking at our own buttholes and the recent Mayhem revelation. Listen to the Metal Injection Livecast on: Spotify , iTunes , Stitcher , Google Play , Tunein or this RSS feed . NEW: Join our Patreon to get a bon...
Oct 23, 2019•1 hr 33 min
We have a very special guest, Jinjer vocalist Tatiana Shmayluk called into the show. She talked about the band's upcoming album, Macro, out October 25th on Napalm Records, growing up in Ukraine, Russian foods and more fun stuff. We tall about the recent Robb Flynn drama, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony and read some recent hatemail. Listen to the Metal Injection Livecast on: Spotify , iTunes , Stitcher , Google Play , Tunein or this RSS feed . NEW: Join our Patreon to get a bon...
Oct 15, 2019•1 hr 25 min
We kick things off talking about the Jewish holiday of Yom Kippur. We then discuss David D Rainman's recent request to sing the national anthem at the Super Bowl. We get on the phone with Gatecreeper frontman Chase Mason to talk about their new album, Deserted and their upcoming tour, as well as sweatpants. Other topics discussed include a local news report about creepy predators, Noa's stories from the cash register, and we wrap the show up talking about Ellen and her new best friend. Listen to...
Oct 08, 2019•1 hr 42 min
Comic artist Box Brown is the guest on the show this week. We kick things off talking about his comic books, and his love of marijuana. We then learn of Box's earliest pro wrestling memories, we talk about the Monday night wars, getting into indie wrestling in the '00s and we spend some time talking about this week's big AEW vs. NXT showdown. Check out previous Squared Circle Pit interviews about wrestling with Slipknot's Corey Taylor , Chris Jericho , former WCW boss Eric Bischoff , NJPW star K...
Oct 04, 2019•45 min
We kick things off with Rob talking about his favorite albums of the year. We then discuss the shocking news of James Hetfield checking into rehab. Somehow this transitions into a discussion on Coldcock Whiskey. We discuss the new Alice In Chains iteration. We discuss Rob's experience using a bidet. We learn of actor Thomas Middleditch being a swinger with his wife, and ponder if it's against her will. We conclude the show talking about Rob's and 3D's wrestling adventure to Philly. Listen to the...
Oct 01, 2019•1 hr 35 min
We're back and this week, we're talking to Avatar's colorful frontman Johannes Eckerström. If you've ever seen the band live, it's not a stretch to see how Johannes is a wrestling fan. He talks about how he discovered the sport of kings, getting WCW Monday Nitro during the peak of the Monday night wars, following wrestling now and his excitement for the launch of AEW. Check out previous Squared Circle Pit interviews about wrestling with Slipknot's Corey Taylor , Chris Jericho , former WCW boss E...
Sep 28, 2019•51 min
We kick things off talking about Danzig revealing one last Misfits show at Madison Square Garden. We also talk a bit about his directorial career. We learn of a cameo of a Livecast favorite in a new Adam Sandler movie. We play some Cattle Decapitation, and then welcome vocalist Travis Ryan, who talked about their upcoming album, Death Atlas, out November 29th on Metal Blade Records. Travis also talked about his pets, antiquing, vinyl production, his vocal evolution, and we got some dabs from his...
Sep 25, 2019•1 hr 37 min
We kick things off with a phone call from a Jamey Jasta impersonator, and end up talking about what Jamey Jasta is up to. We all offer what we would have as our last meals. We then discuss the controversial hiring and firing of Shane Gillis on SNL and cancel culture. We discuss AYDS, an early 80s weight loss supplement. We discuss Metallica being played in the White House and go off on Donald Trump a bit. We found a Livecast meme in a Korn song. Finally, we wrap up the show with some hatemail. L...
Sep 17, 2019•1 hr 44 min
We are very excited to welcome Johnny Zazula to the show. His label Megaforce was responsible for initially signing some big bands like Metallica, Anthrax, Mercyful Fate, Venom, S.O.D. and others. We talked to Jon about old New York tales, running a metal label in the 80s and his new book Heavy Tales: The Metal. The Music. The Madness . As Lived by Jon Zazula. will be released on October 29th and can be pre-ordered here . Elsewhere on the show, we dig deep into an old Gene Simmons interview, we ...
Sep 11, 2019•1 hr 33 min
Our good friend Loni, the guy with the hat podcast, is back on the show hanging out with us. We kick things off talking about Rob's Chinese dim sum experience. Rob talks about growing older and accepting it. We have a big announcement we reveal during the show. We then spend a good amount of time listening to a classic Dave Mustaine interview. Noa shares stories of camping in the woods. We wrap up the show with some viewer mail and voicemails and you definitely want to listen to the very last vo...
Sep 04, 2019•1 hr 38 min
We kick things off talking about last night's Video Music Awards. We talk about the performances and the stand up comedian host. Darren shared some tales of his trip to Montreal, including seeing a Metallica cover band and his problems at customs. Rob shares some Russian candy with the co-hosts. We learn of the Brooklyn seltzer boys and portable bidets before closing the show with a really touching hatemail. Listen to the Metal Injection Livecast on: Spotify , iTunes , Stitcher , Google Play , T...
Aug 27, 2019•1 hr 33 min
We kicked things off talking about the recent feud between Tom G. Warrior and Metallica. We then discuss the recent altercation Behemoth's Nergal had at a YMCA. We follow that up by playing a hilarious video review from a Southern Youtuber who tries seltzer for the first time. We talk about Phil Anselmo's new band and end the show getting some calls. We hear from Mario, and a first-time-long-time who shares some stories of working on a golf course. Listen to the Metal Injection Livecast on: Spot...
Aug 18, 2019•1 hr 28 min
We kick things off talking about the metal band that almost got arrested for hanging out in a Walmart parking lot. Sid goes into detail about his personal time. We spend some time exploring Varg's new Twitter account. Rob talks about his experience attending a Tool listening party. We spend a good amount of time playing a new video from our friend Mark. Noa ends the show with an interesting (non-sexual) revelation. Listen to the Metal Injection Livecast on: Spotify , iTunes , Stitcher , Google P...
Aug 15, 2019•1 hr 40 min
We're so excited to welcome one half of the IWGP Junior Heavyweight Tag Team Champions, El Phantasmo. ElP talks about how he got started in pro wrestling, his journey to New Japan, his mental state auditioning for New Japan, performing against Jushin Thunder Liger. ElP talks about how he structures a match, his preparation and we really get into his performances during the New Japan Battle of the Super Juniors. We also spend some time talking about ElP's favorite music. After the interview, Rob ...
Aug 09, 2019•52 min
We kicked things off talking about the senseless shootings this weekend, and specifically the one linked to heavy metal. We learned the shooter was in a pornogrind band on the air. We also talk about an unfortunate incident that happened to Noa, a woman saved from a cougar attack by Metallica's music and Rob's latest personal exploration. Listen to the Metal Injection Livecast on: Spotify , iTunes , Stitcher , Google Play , Tunein or this RSS feed . Follow us on: Facebook , Twitter and Youtube ....
Aug 07, 2019•1 hr 40 min
Health bassist John Famiglietti steps into the Squared Circle Pit this episode and talks about how he went from liking wrestling a kid to giving up on it, getting into music and then discovering wrestling again in the last few years, first with WWE and then diving deep into New Japan. John and Rob talk all about the current G1 Climax tournament and nerd out about Kenny Omega and AEW. Check out previous Squared Circle Pit interviews about wrestling with Slipknot's Corey Taylor , Chris Jericho , f...
Jul 27, 2019•44 min
