The conversation covers various topics, including Bob Forrest's experience as a CNN contributor, the impact of social media, and drug addiction in the music industry. Bob shares insights on the 80s drug culture in Los Angeles, highlighting connections between bands like Motley Crue, Aerosmith, and the Chili Peppers. They discuss the challenges of maintaining sobriety and the role of drugs in the music scene. The discussion also touches on the evolving nature of music, the decline of meaningful lyrics, and the impact of social media on society. Additionally, they reflect on the personal and professional struggles of maintaining a career in music and the importance of songwriting.

0:00:00 - Intro
0:00:13 - CNN Contributor & Social Media Impact
0:02:18 - Musical Connections & Drug Culture
0:05:23 - Heavy Metal Vs Indie Rock Perceptions
0:10:22 - Reflections on Kurt Cobain & Indie Rock
0:14:34 - The Role of Social Media & Personal Boundaries
0:14:47 - The Impact of Pharmaceutical Industry on Addiction
0:19:33 - Social Media & Problems with Humanity
0:34:10 - Doing Drugs & Adverse Consequences & Music
0:56:09 - The Struggle with Addiction & Path to Recovery
1:00:26 - The Role of Bands & Ebb & Flow of Success
1:08:49 - Drugs, Sobriety, Songwriting & Catharsis
1:21:18 - Psychedelics & Other Drugs & Addiction
1:26:35 - Genetic Test & Predisposition to Addiction
1:35:10 - Kids, Society, Rules and Culture
1:53:13 - Outro

Bob Forrest website:
https://bobforrestmusic.com/

Oro House Recovery Centers website:
https://www.ororecovery.com/bob-forrest/

Chuck Shute link tree:
https://linktr.ee/chuck_shute

Support the show

Thanks for Listening & Shute for the Moon!