Too Old For This Pit
A humorous dive into the world of metal, punk and hardcore with Graham and Kieran, two 30-something headbangers who now stand at the back of gigs. Expect special guests, epic discussions on new releases, hot debates about bands past and present and occasional grown-up banter covering aching backs, screaming toddlers and becoming responsible adults.
Episodes
34 episodes
Episode 33 - Charlie Rolfe (As Everything Unfolds)
We can't, and won't, say we have favourite guests on this podcast. But, Charlie Rolfe is one of our favourite guests. Join us as we have a good natter with the As Everything Unfolds vocalist about two-day hangovers, favourite speci...
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Season 1
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Episode 33
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1:25:26
Episode 32 - Andy Gilmour (Hundred Reasons)
Let's be honest, very few of us thought Hundred Reasons would make music again. Most of us also didn't expect Glorious Sunset to be their best record yet, and easily one of the stand-out rock albums of 2023. No-one thought they'd come on ...
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Episode 32
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1:15:40
Episode 31 - Luke & Josh (Pupil Slicer)
This time we're joined by Luke and Josh, two thirds of brutal UK metal outfit Pupil Slicer. They're lovely lads too, which adds to our theory that the nastiest, heaviest bands are always the most pleasant people you can ever chat t...
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Episode 31
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1:06:04
Episode 30 - Gordon Morison (Raging Speedhorn) returns!
Almost two years ago, Gordon Morison regaled us with rock and roll stories of stolen drumkits, run-ins with Slipknot and revenge-based drinking. The perfect fit for our comeback, it only felt natural to kick off the next phase of TOFTP with one...
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Episode 30
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1:20:28
Too Old For This Pit returns!
We're officially back! Join us for a quick catch-up episode discussing the future of this podcast, 'binfluencers', vegetable box subscriptions and the announcement of our next guest.
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Season 1
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Episode 28 - Will Putney (Fit For An Autopsy, producer)
We had babies (well, our wives did) and we're back from our PITernity leave. And what a guest to come back with! Will Putney doesn't really need an introduction, but, just for our parents, he's a guitarist in New Jersey's premier deathcore band...
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Episode 28
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45:54
Episode 27 - Sergio Medina (Eidola)
Gather, friends, as we sit down with the incredibly talented and wonderfully warm Sergio Medina, who joins us from Las Vegas. Sergio plays guitar in Eidola and Royal Coda, and is also Vice President of Blue Swan Records. As if all that wa...
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Episode 27
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Episode 26 - Randy Frobel (We Were Sharks)
Randy Frobel is an incredibly nice, incredibly busy guy. As well being the frontman of Canadian pop punk heroes We Were Sharks, he plays amateur league baseball, performs in a popular covers band AND finds time to write solo songs and play vide...
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Episode 26
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1:14:06
Episode 25 - Ryan Richards (Funeral For A Friend)
Join us casually dressed and deep in conversation with Funeral For A Friend drummer Ryan Richards. Two decades since their formation, and having made a colossal impact on the UK music scene, the Welsh post-hardcore band still enjoy so much love...
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Episode 25
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1:27:59
Episode 24 - Jason Perry ('A')
When he's not donning his iconic visor and gripping the mic in 'A', Jason Perry is a Grammy Award-winning producer helping bands make rousing records.We settle in to chat about the incredible power of music, how he approaches producing ...
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Episode 24
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1:19:10
Episode 23 - Sammy Urwin (Employed to Serve)
On this episode we welcome Sammy Urwin - guitarist, owner of beautiful hair and all-round pleasant chap. As well as laying down the heaviest riffs in Employed To Serve, he also co-runs the exceptional Church Road Records. He's eaten dog chocola...
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Episode 23
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Episode 22 - Dane Campbell (Phil Campbell and the Bastard Sons)
One of Dane Campbell's bandmates is his dad. His dad's better than yours though, mainly because he played guitar in Motorhead and your dad didn't. With rock and roll coursing through his blood, when Dane isn't behind the kit getting heavy with ...
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Episode 22
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Episode 21 - Jason Roberts (Breaths)
Everyone knows that Bert from Mary Poppins is the earliest example of a one-man band - but that doesn’t mean he’s the best. Imagine if he was cranking out blackened, doomgazey post-metal, had a less confusing accent and didn't force innoc...
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Episode 21
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1:12:30
Episode 20 - Special Birthday Episode!
Too Old For This Pit turns one! To celebrate Graham and Kieran have pulled together loads of tasty highlights to laugh at and discuss. Whether you're a veteran listener or a total noob (do kids still say that?) you're in for a treat. <...
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Episode 20
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1:38:40
Episode 19 - Dr Kate Quinn (Heavy Metal Therapy)
Our mental health is incredibly important, especially in these unusual and stressful times. On this episode we're honoured to be joined by Dr Kate Quinn, a clinical psychologist working in our amazing NHS. Kate is also the founder of Heav...
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Episode 19
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1:26:04
Episode 18 - Archie Hatfield (Immerse)
Oven chips. Cruises. Online gaming. We talk about all of these things with Archie Hatfield, vocalist of Bristol-based Immerse. Don't fret, heavy music lover - we also chat about the dynamics of the band, their upc...
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Episode 18
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1:25:12
Episode 17 - Luke Bentham (The Dirty Nil)
Punk rock elitism. CrossFit classes with yoga mums. Exploding dogs. We discuss all of these things with our favourite Canadian, Luke Bentham - singer and guitarist of the mind-blowingly amazing band The Dirty Nil. We even manage to spend a litt...
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Episode 17
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Episode 16 - Martin Lopez (Soen)
It's no big deal at all, but this time we're joined through the wonder of the internet by one of the best drummers in rock and metal - Martin Lopez. Currently sitting behind the kit in prog-metal supergroup Soen, he's also well-known for playin...
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Episode 16
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1:06:42
Episode 15 - Sonny Vega (Close Your Eyes + Always Sonny Podcast)
Sonny Vega was getting ready to fly to South America for another overseas tour when he received some news that would change his life. After a frank discussion with his band mates, he left behind a decade of travelling the world with melodic har...
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Episode 15
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1:21:38
Episode 14 - Mosher Mags (Instagram legend!)
In our final episode of 2020 we're joined by Rachel, a keen Kerrang! magazine preservationist who set up the incredible Instagram account @moshermags to remind us all of just how good the early 2000s were. We don our baggy jeans and Papa Roach ...
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Episode 14
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1:29:22
Episode 13 - Brett Boland (Astronoid)
Why is Nando’s way better than it really should be? What’s the worst movie of all time? How long do you need to leave orange juice in the fridge for it to turn brown? We put all of these questions and more to Brett Boland, singer and gui...
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Episode 13
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1:27:37
Episode 12 - Serena Cherry (Svalbard)
Hey you! Do you have eyelids? If you do you probably haven't listened to Svalbard, a band so ferocious that eleven seconds of their monumental music will be enough to actually remove skin from your lovely face. We're joined ...
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Episode 12
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1:40:11
Episode 11 - Paolo Gregoletto (Trivium)
I'm calling out to you, can you hear me? Hope so, because Grammy-nominated, multi-million-record-selling bass legend Paolo Gregoletto of Trivium joins us from across the pond for Episode 12. This right here is the section of text w...
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Episode 11
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1:29:58
Episode 10 - Stijn Vanhoegaerden (Brutus)
This time we're joined by Stijn Vanhoegaerden, guitarist of brilliant Belgian band Brutus. Try saying that quickly. To say we were looking forward to chatting with Stijn is an understatement - with two stunning albums under their b...
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Episode 10
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1:18:54
Episode 9 - Justin Schlosberg (Hell Is For Heroes, August Spies)
We're alive! If there's one thing you truly need for a podcast, it's the internet. Unfortunately, Kieran has been without this precious modern commodity for almost two months and it's been a bit difficult to record and upload. But ...
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Episode 9
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1:24:22
