We kick things off wishing Sid a happy birthday. Rob talks about attending Psycho Las Vegas next month. Rob also discusses swimming, leading us down a rabbit hole of conversation which includes Noa's favorite 90s male porn stars, Darren and Sid's favorite Gorgeous Ladies of Wrestling, and our earliest masturbatory memories. Noa shares a scary video of a swing and thus we start talking about roller coasters. We talk about the new Jackass Forever trailer. Join our Patreon to watch the video versio...
Jul 21, 2021•1 hr 33 min
The former Aleister Black in WWE, now Malakai Black (aka Tommy End) is the latest guest on Squared Circle Pit. We talk about his huge debut in AEW, how it was the plan all along after his release, and what he hopes to accomplish in this new phase of his career. We also talk a lot about how he got into heavy metal, what he's listening to now, who in WWE he used to talk to about heavy metal (some surprising answers) and the music he and his wife, Thea Trinidad aka Zelina Vega enjoy together. Follo...
Jul 16, 2021•54 min
We dive DEEP into the Dave Mustaine Cameo page this week, and learn a lot about the Megadeth frontman. We also learn about Ivan Moody's poetry, listen to an acapella version of Limp Bizkit's "Faith" and Noa tells us about a new pizza joint she likes in Arizona. Join our Patreon to watch the video version and get a bonus episode each month, and other behind-the-scenes goodies. More info here . Follow us on: Instagram , Facebook , Twitter, Youtube and our Discord Chat See omnystudio.com/listener f...
Jul 14, 2021•1 hr 42 min
Noa's back, and she updates us on all the different types of weather patterns in her new hometown, we learn about Dave Mustaine's Cameo, we take a look at the original Megadeth website, we learn about Buckcherry frontman Josh Todd's new profession and we check in with the mighty Thor to hear his new song. Rob talks about swimming and crabs, Darren reveals a Livecast-favorite restaurant has shut down and we somehow get on the topic of eating roaches. Join our Patreon to watch the video version an...
Jul 07, 2021•1 hr 27 min
We're excited to catch up with our good friend, Axl Rosenberg of MetalSucks, who sits in on this edition of the show. We kick things off by talking about Chris Holmes and our upcoming bonus Patreon episode . We talk about Iron Maiden frontman Bruce Dickinson's shifting stance on Brexit, and that leads to a Darren rant on masks. We spend some time talking about Courtney Love's current feuds, the Tour de France debacle, the Megadeth/Ellefson situation, the Metallica Black Album covers album, and t...
Jun 30, 2021•1 hr 27 min
Tonight, we are excited to have the killer synthwave musician GoST on the show. We talk to him about his upcoming album and the inspiration to go synthwave. Also, our friend Loni sits in and we discuss the upcoming Metallica Black Album box set, Dee Snider of Twisted Sister on Family Feud, Foo Fighters' collaboration with Dave Chappelle, and the recent controversy with a former baseball player suing his pastor for having an affair with his wife. Join our Patreon to watch the video version and ge...
Jun 23, 2021•1 hr 27 min
Tonight, we are excited to have comedian, actor, and man-about-town Dave Hill to talk about his new movie, Drunk Bus . We learn all about the method acting he did, how he lands roles and his opinions on bidets. After we speak to Dave, we discuss Vince Neil's latest show cancellation, some beyond-the-grave Megadeth beefing and a wild story with C.M. Punk and an unexpected celebrity. Join our Patreon to watch the video version and get a bonus episode each month, and other behind-the-scenes goodies...
Jun 16, 2021•1 hr 24 min
We're excited to have our friend, and former fifth mic, Sean, join us tonight. Longtime listeners will remember him for his love of Norma Jean and Doritos bags. We catch up with what Sean has been up to and then talk some metal news. We first review a recent interview that All That Remains' Phil Labonte gave vaguely mentioning the site, we talk about Foo Fighters playing Madison Square Garden, some nostalgia about the beginning of the pandemic, and the latest in the David Ellefson scandal. Join ...
Jun 09, 2021•1 hr 34 min
We kick things off talking about us old people using TikTok, Jewish goths and Dave Mustaine's bass problem. We then spend a good amount of the episode finding new, unplayed Cameos from Vince Neil and recapping his recent flub . We discuss the show promoter who is charging $999.99 for unvaccinated people to enter a punk show, some Danzig mash-ups, this weekend's AEW PPV, our favorite Pink Floyd albums and more. Join our Patreon to watch the video version and get a bonus episode each month, and ot...
Jun 02, 2021•1 hr 25 min
We're excited to be talking to Red Fang frontman Aaron Beam on the show. He talks about the band's new album, Arrows , which is out June 4th. Plus we talk about Aaron's love of spreadsheets, his cooking hobby, what he was doing for the last year or so, and some fun behind the scenes stories on Red Fang's music videos. Elsewhere on the show, we discuss David Ellefson's controversial dismissal from Megadeth and who could possibly replace him. We talk about the Billboard Music Awards and we end the...
May 26, 2021•1 hr 31 min
We kick things off talking to Banger Films executive producer Sam Dunn about his new show, Heavy Metal Hitchhiker , as well as some of his classic documentaries from the past like Metal: A Headbanger's Journey and Iron Maiden: Flight 666 . After that, we check in with the world of thrash metal gossip and dive deep into controversy. We wrap the show up with Rob discussing swimming techniques. Join our Patreon to watch the video version and get a bonus episode each month, and other behind-the-scen...
May 19, 2021•1 hr 28 min
We are joined at the top of the show by a legend in the music business, Matt Pinfield. Matt talks about his new podcast, Missed Riffs , which debuts this Friday. We also talk to Matt about everything from his MTV days, his DJing days, working on Farmclub.com and his one year sober anniversary. After that, we talk about the new study that links heavy metal with gaining weight. We mourn the loss of a famous duo, rekindle our appreciation of a local orthodox lawyer and we discuss what it would've b...
May 12, 2021•1 hr 35 min
We kick things off talking about Tim Lambesis' latest lawsuit. We play a Livecast-related cameo from friend of the show, Randy Blythe of Lamb of God. We check in with a recent Danzig interview promoting his upcoming movie, and his thoughts on cancel culture. Rob talks about watching The Challenge and we talk about a health scare that Sid and Rob got. Join our Patreon to watch the video version and get a bonus episode each month, and other behind the scenes goodies. More info here . Listen to the...
May 05, 2021•1 hr 28 min
A perfect guest for this podcast, and somebody I've been trying to get on for a long time - ROH and NJPW star Brody King sits in on the show today. We talk about Brody's awesome band, God's Hate and when we could expect some live shows. We also go through Brody's career, how he came up with his name, and how "The Butcher" Andy Williams from Every Time I Die was partially responsible, working Madison Square Garden and then doing a drag show lipsync right after, and also his time working on the cr...
May 03, 2021•41 min
We kick things off this week trying to figure out the rules for our eventual sunflower seed eating competition, aka the SHELL OFF. After that, we talk about the hardcore show in the NYC park this weekend, and all the hoopla with the permits. We then discuss Carmine Appice's hair styles, comparing Steven Seagal's home with Maynard James Keenan's and of course Purple Urkel cannabis. Join our Patreon to watch the video version and get a bonus episode each month, and other behind the scenes goodies....
Apr 28, 2021•1 hr 30 min
Rob made the mistake of celebrating 4/20 on the air, and comedy ensues. We kick things off talking about the 4/20 holiday and its importance or lack there of. We get an update on the Jon Schaffer verdict. We talk about Ted Nugent for a few minutes. We discuss Phil Collen and Iggy Pop. We ask Noa to rate Governor Andrew Cuomo's hands and then find a shocking development. And for the first time in 2021, we play Thrash it or Trash It . Join our Patreon to watch the video version and get a bonus epi...
Apr 21, 2021•1 hr 30 min
We kick things off this week discussing what As I Lay Dying's Tim Lambesis is up to. This leads to Rob recounting a story of a friend he made in summer camp. We review some new Cameos from WWE wrestlers and then spend some time on a new rant from one of our favorite vloggers. The last half hour is a black belt laugh riot. Join our Patreon to watch the video version and get a bonus episode each month, and other behind the scenes goodies. More info here . We are bringing back an old favorite with ...
Apr 14, 2021•1 hr 39 min
We kicked things off today with the news that Iced Earth 's Jon Schaffer is cooperating with government officials . After learning about the true meaning of anarchy, we are joined by very special guest, Ol Drake of Evile. Their new album, Hell Unleashed, is out Friday, April 30th 2021. We talk about his return to the band, the various lineup changes, the troubles of being in a British thrash band and when we can expect them back on the road. After the interview, we discuss $300 xupermasks, "fixi...
Apr 07, 2021•1 hr 26 min
WWE superstar Rhea Ripley enters the Squared Circle Pit. We talk about her big Raw debut, getting a title opportunity at WWE WrestleMania 37 against Asuka, the influence of Suicide Silence on her logo and persona, her favorite metal and emo bands and the hardships with relocating to America. Also, in the audio version, I give my full predicitions for NXT Takeover: Stand and Deliver and WrestleMania 37. Subscribe to the Squared Circle Pit RSS Feed for the latest episodes. Follow Squared Circle Pi...
Apr 05, 2021•44 min
On this edition of the show, the Livecast crew will be joined by the webmaster of Noa's favorite website, Lambgoat.com , Alex. We kick the show off talking to him about starting the site, Noa's fandom, bands he's met along the way, and other fun web development tales. The gang then discusses the legalization of cannabis in New York State. Finally, we discuss Rob's editorial on Lil Nas X's satantic imagery before wrapping up the show. Join our Patreon to watch the video version and get a bonus ep...
Mar 31, 2021•1 hr 35 min
We kick things off talking about the logistics of Iced Earth guitarist Jon Schaffer's bail hearing. We talk about Ted Nugent's friendship with Tom Morello briefly. We discussed a disgusting shrimp discovery online. We get into a whole chat about old-school cereals. We get deep into NFTs and what fungibility is. We play an incredible Mike Francesa clip. We discuss how grossed out Rob and Noa are about dog germs to wind down the show. Join our Patreon to watch the video version and get a bonus epi...
Mar 24, 2021•1 hr 46 min
WWE superstar Damien Priest enters the Squared Circle Pit to talk about what his favorite metal bands are, how metal gets him through his workouts, his journey in pro wrestling, how he got to WWE, advice from Undertaker & Scott Hall a.k.a. Razor Ramon, his friendship with Bad Bunny, working with HHH and Shawn Michaels and more. Follow Squared Circle Pit on Instagram , Facebook and Twitter . Check out previous Squared Circle Pit interviews about wrestling with Triple H , Adam "Edge" Copeland ...
Mar 22, 2021•40 min
We kick things off with Rob discussing his review of the Grammys, and we discuss the controversy of the Eddie Van Halen tribute. We talk about the trouble that Sharon Osbourne got herself into. Darren recalls an altercation he had in his neighborhood that almost got ugly. We discuss Zoltan becoming a black belt. There are way too many bad Sharon Osbourne impressions this episode. Join our Patreon to watch the video version and get a bonus episode each month, and other behind the scenes goodies. ...
Mar 17, 2021•1 hr 39 min
We kick things off talking about Geezer Butler's revelation that he first showed Ronnie James Dio the devil horns. We then try to make sense of Gene Simmons' latest statement. Following that, we take a deep dive into some Yngwie Malmsteen videos and then do another one of our famous Cameo reviews. Noa ends the show with a heartwarming story. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Support the show: http://patreon.com/ripalivecast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more infor...
Mar 10, 2021•1 hr 33 min
I'm very excited to welcome comedian Dan St. Germain to the show. Dan co-hosts WrestleRoasts , a hilarious new podcast where they roast a different wrestling personality every week. You can see their roast of Bret Hart here . I talk to Dan about the link between comedy and wrestling, which wrestlers have the best comedic timing and if anybody ever got upset about any of his roasts. We also discuss the current scene in WWE and AEW. After the interview, I offer some thoughts on New Japan and my pr...
Mar 05, 2021•47 min
Rob kicks things off this week with a follow-up to last week's rant about coupons. We discuss the Corey Taylor slam of modern rock music, we hear voice-covers of Metallica songs, we discuss the Martin Scorsese vs. Marvel drama, we get into our thoughts on the show Lost , and hear from a long time listener who tells us about how Oderus Urungus got him into the show. Join our Patreon to watch the video version and get a bonus episode each month, and other behind the scenes goodies. More info here ...
Feb 24, 2021•1 hr 47 min
We kick things off by learning about how Tommy Lee used to smuggle drugs. This results in a deep dive into Tommy Lee's personality. We find some new reviews from our favorite Yelp! reviewer including a recent trip to Popeyes. This leads us to an old-man conversation about cholesterol. Noa also shares a story of a recent mountain climbing experience. Join our Patreon to watch the video version and get a bonus episode each month, and other behind the scenes goodies. More info here . We are bringin...
Feb 17, 2021•1 hr 29 min
The Warmaster is joining us for the Metal Injection Livecast tonight. Josh Barnett calls in to talk about this weekend's big Bloodsport card . We talk about the big show, his tastes in music, trouble he got for wanting Bolt Thrower to be his entrance and which metal musician would make it big in Bloodsport. After the call, we discuss the legend that is Steve Stevens, Danzig's new trailer for a vampire spaghetti western and we follow up on the guy who got his smart chastity cage locked up. Noa sh...
Feb 10, 2021•1 hr 29 min
I'm very excited to have James Durbin on, a lifelong fan of pro wrestling. We talk about how he first got into it, his opinion on the current scene in WWE, AEW, and NJPW, and his experience being a part of WWE WrestleMania in 2012. We also talk about Durbin's new metal album, The Beast Awakens - which features a track with Chris Jericho, his stint on American Idol, working with Judas Priest and more. Follow Squared Circle Pit on Instagram , Facebook and Twitter . See omnystudio.com/listener for ...
Feb 05, 2021•43 min
We kicked things off by talking about the recent snowstorm in the Northeast. We then discussed the recent Reddit/Gamestop drama. After we tried to make sense of it all, we moved on to the new Wayne's World commercial that is making us a bit uncomfortable. We learn of the courtside Karen and dive deep and find her "Daddy." We also finally get to a very crucial new drop, one that we've referenced many times in recent years. Join our Patreon to watch the video version and get a bonus episode each m...
Feb 03, 2021•1 hr 28 min
