Concert Chronicles (Soulkeeper, Kingdom of Giants, Chelsea Grin, Fit For a King)

In this episode of the Pit Dads podcast, Mike and Gabe broadcast live from the party van at the Epic Event Center in Green Bay as they prepare to see Fit for a King, one of their favorite bands. They delve into their thoughts and expectations for the night, sharing past concert experiences and discussing band lineups, concert etiquette, and pit rules. Their lively banter includes everything from nostalgic trips and unusual tangents to an in-depth look at the opening performances of Kingdom of Giants and Chelsea Grin. For the post show they also reflect on the night's mosh pit dynamics, crowd surfing, and how Fit for a King's performance measures up against their top favorite band, Starset. Despite some chaotic experiences, they are left energized for their next adventure to another Starset show in Arizona. (00:00) (Welcome to the Pit Dads Podcast) (00:42) (Band Talk and Show Anticipation) (02:54) (Weekend Vibes and Family Dynamics) (04:26) (Concert Lineup and Expectations) (06:56) (Pit Predictions and Band Breakdown) (19:45) (Concert Logistics and Pit Strategies) (33:06) (Security Concerns and VIP Experiences) (36:32) (Naming the Phony Tough Guy) (37:00) (Introducing 'Sticks' at Concerts) (38:14) (Concerns About Security) (40:38) (Low Turnout and Nostalgia) (41:46) (Value of a Concert Ticket) (46:43) (Band Lineup Dynamics) (49:25) (Debating Concert Attire) (01:07:22) (Pre-Show Excitement) (01:10:57) (Post-Show Reflections) (01:12:12) (Surviving the Avalanche of Human Bodies) (01:12:35) (Dissecting the Bands: Soulkeeper and Kingdom of Giants) (01:14:31) (Chelsea Grin: Lights, Crowd Control, and Critique) (01:15:55) (Pit Posers and Circle Pit Rants) (01:19:39) (The New Security Crew: A Step Down?) (01:26:24) (Crowdsurfing Chaos and Pit Etiquette) (01:30:57) (Fit For a King: Performance and Crowd Comparison) (01:34:42) (Merchandise Prices and Final Thoughts) (01:41:00) (Conclusion and Next Show Announcement)