Chuck Shute Podcast

Craig Gass is a comedian, actor and impressionist.  He has appeared on Sex in the City, King of Queens, Family Guy and The Howard Stern Show. He has some upcoming shows in Seattle and New York centered around the KISS Final Tour concert dates. The shows will be focused on his material about KISS. We discuss the shows, KISS stories, being a super fan, his comedian friends, rockstar encounters and more! 0:00:14 - Upcoming Shows 0:01:55 - Superfan & Seth MacFarlane 0:05:33 - Matt Hasslebeck 0:07:27 - KISS Stories 0:28:25 - Voice Pranks & Cocaine0:32:05 - Sebastian Bach 0:34:10 - Relationships with Bands 0:35:55 - Rudy Sarzo 0:41:00 - New Podcast & Rock Stories 0:43:55 - Norm Macdonald & Chris Farley 0:52:05 - Bob Costas & Sam Kinison 0:53:55 - Comedian Co-Horts 0:57:20 - Dane Cook Bombing Story 0:59:25 - Jerry Seinfeld 1:00:00 - Gene Simmons in Vegas 1:05:00 - Nick Simmons Story 1:06:40 - Rock Friends & David Ellefson 1:09:55 - Back on Howard Stern 1:12:55 - Bryan Adams & War Machine 1:14:15 - Gratitude, Sobriety & Addiction 1:25:45 - KISS Shows 1:27:27 - Outro Craig Gass website:https://getgass.com/Chuck Shute website:https://chuckshute.com/Support the showThanks for Listening & Shute for the Moon!

Legendary music producer Tom Werman discusses his career, almost producing for Guns 'N Roses & Blues Brothers, working with Motley Crue & Poison, and issues with Nikki Sixx and Lita Ford. Topics include Motley Crue & occultism, Cheap Trick, Poison & studio dynamics, unreleased Motley Crue songs, Guns 'N Roses & Duff, and working with Lita Ford.

JT is a digital creator and podcaster. His JT Follows JC TikTok has over 200,000 followers. He also has a new film out titled Ancient Angels that is his answer to Ancient Aliens from a biblical perspective. We discuss the movie, the pyramids, aliens, government cover ups, the Hoover Dam symbolism, the Denver airport conspiracy, the tomb of Gilgamesh, occultism in music and so much more! 0:00:00 - Intro0:00:13 - Big Stars 0:01:48 - Ancient Angels Vs. Ancient Aliens 0:15:40 - Hoover Dam Conspiracy & Energy 0:19:35 - Hidden Secrets & Mysterious Technology 0:24:00 - Aliens, UFOs and Fallen Angels 0:27:15 - Greeks, Atlantis, Giants & Bible 0:30:00 - Giants or Nephilim & Conspiracy 0:38:38 - Aliens, Psy Op & Government 0:41:35 - Nazis, The Occult & Aryan Race 0:45:30 - US Government & Tomb of Gilgamesh 0:47:50 - DNA, Dinosaurs & Sea Creatures 0:50:40 - Antartica & Conspiracies 0:53:20 - Space Vs. Inter-dimensional Aliens 0:55:25 - The Holy Land 1:02:30 - Symbols, Numbers & Significance 1:05:10 - Eyes Wide Shut & Rituals 1:08:55 - Denver Airport Conspiracy 1:12:00 - Area 51 Conspiracy & Gray Flesh 1:16:20 - The Exorcist, Alien Abductions & Terminology 1:19:55 - Project Blue Beam, Operation Mongoose & CIA 1:23:30 - Government Secrecy, Aliens & Setup 1:27:15 - Revelations, World Government & Control 1:32:00 - Satanic Panic, Occult & Music 1:48:55 - Wrapping Up 1:52:51 - Outro Ancient Angels movie site:https://vimeo.com/ondemand/demonerasers/JT Follows JC link tree: https://linktr.ee/jtfollowsjcChuck Shute website:https://chuckshute.com/Support the showThanks for Listening & Shute for the Moon!

Eric Bishop is an American author whose debut novel “The Body Man” was released in 2021 to rave reviews. His current book “Ransomed Daughter” is available now on kindle, paperback and hardcover. We discuss the new book, becoming a writer, artificial intelligence, concerts, social issues and more! 0:00:00 - Intro0:00:13 - Rock Music, Touring & Lifestyle 0:04:00 - Different Opinions, Cancelling & Inspiration 0:10:10 - Political Hypocrisy 0:18:19 - Hometown of Seattle & Homelessness 0:19:40 - Growing Up in the 80s & More Rock Talk 0:28:00 - Sports Fan 0:35:30 - Talent, Money & Struggles 0:39:00 - Artificial Intelligence & Deep Fakes 0:42:25 - End of the World & Rising Costs 0:49:30 - New Book "Ransomed Daughter" 0:53:30 - Jack Carr & Movie/TV Adaptation 1:00:00 - Becoming a Full Time Writer  & Growth 1:09:15 - Traditional Vs. Self Publishing & Marketing 1:18:25 - Special Operations Warrior Foundation 1:22:03 - Outro Eric Bishop website:https://www.ericpbishop.com/Special Operation Warrior Foundation:https://specialops.org/Chuck Shute website:https://www.chuckshute.com/Support the showThanks for Listening & Shute for the Moon!

George Lynch is an American guitarist, best known for his work with the metal band Dokken, and his solo band Lynch Mob.  He is considered one of the most famous and influential 1980s metal guitarists and is known for his unique playing style and sound. He is ranked No. 47 on "100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time" by Guitar World magazine and No. 10 on "Top 10 Metal Guitarists of All Time" by Gibson.  He has a new album with Lynch Mob titled "Babylon" that comes out October 20th.  We discuss the new album, the retirement of Lynch Mob, his side project KXM with Dug Pinnick & Korn drummer Ray Luzier, and more! 00:00 - Intro00:14 - George's Tour 01:40 - New Lynch Mob Album & Promotion 02:30 - New Singer Gabriel Colon 04:35 - Different Styles of Music & KXM 07:08 - Jamming & Songwriting 08:05 - New Song "I'm Ready" & Van Halen 09:40 - Health & Working Out 12:40 - Cave Creek, Arizona 14:10 - Ex Dokken Drummer Mick Brown 15:15 - Retirement of Lynch Mob 16:10 - New Song "The Synner" & Set List 18:40 - Improvising On Stage 20:45 - Playing as a Band 22:10 - Other Guitar Players 23:20 - Mr. Scary & Songwriting 24:50 - Charity - Greetings With Gratitude 26:30 - Tour Dates & Chris Angel 27:50 - Outro George Lynch website:http://www.georgelynch.com/index.htmlGreetings With Gratitude website:https://www.paypal.com/us/fundraiser/charity/2717050Chuck Shute website:https://www.chuckshute.com/Support the showThanks for Listening & Shute for the Moon!

Don Dokken is an American musician, best known as the lead singer and founder of the metal band Dokken. The band has a new album “Heaven Comes Down” that comes out October 27th. We discuss the new album, touring with Aerosmith, drug use, ex guitarist George Lynch, living in New Mexico and so much more! Must watch episode for rock fans! 0:00:00 - Intro0:00:14 - Sleep & Drugs 0:02:15 - New Album Theme 0:03:10 - Don's Path & Musical Escape 0:06:00 - Don's Look, Aging Gracefully & Vince Neil 0:10:00 - Dokken Shows, Fans & Meet & Greets 0:12:05 - New Album "Heaven Comes Down" 0:13:35 - New Song "Is It Me Or You" 0:15:15 - Women & Life in New Mexico 0:18:30 - Too Crowded in L.A. 0:20:47 - Musician Friends, Drinking & Drugs 0:30:20 - Touring with Aerosmith, Drugs & Management 0:35:35 - Rockstar Life, Sex & Aids 0:41:00 - New Songs & Breakups0:48:10 - New Song "I Remember" & Reflecting Back on Career 0:53:10 - New Song "Santa Fe" & New Mexico House 1:00:52 - Don's New Girlfriend 1:03:45 - Don's Band Members Sue Him 1:08:45 - Warren DiMartini Vs. George Lynch 1:14:05 - Dysfunctional Album 1:18:20 - Guitarist Jon Levin 1:23:01 - Singing & Playing Guitar 1:26:14 - New Album, Music Videos & Shows 1:28:15 - Children's Hospitals 1:36:18 - Outro Dokken website:https://dokken.net/Children's Hospitals website:https://www.stjude.org/Chuck Shute website:https://www.chuckshute.com/Support the showThanks for Listening & Shute for the Moon!

Ryan O'Flanagan is a Los Angeles based comedian, actor and writer.  He has appeared on American Vandal, New Girl, Dave,  American Dad and others.  He is about to embark on a tour of stand up comedy across the United States.  We discuss the tour, the ups and downs of comedy,  his hilarious online videos, and his widely popular character "The Overly Excited Tourist."  Great stuff! 00:00 - Intro00:13 - Weiner Dogs & Elk 02:10 - Media Platforms 04:50 - Creating Content 06:15 - Stretches & Shoulders 08:30 - Mushrooms & Flying10:25 - New Comedy Tour 12:10 - Memorable Shows 16:05 - Stand Up in Vegas 24:20 - Making Videos & Dumb26:25 - Comedy Plagiarism 32:00 - Crowd Work & Improv Work 35:27 - Ups & Downs of Comedy 38:20 - Overly Excited Tourist 42:50 - Making Other Content 47:50 - Reaching Out & Comedy Tour 55:20 - Animal Charity55:55 - Outro Ryan O'Flanagan website:https://www.ryanoflanagan.com/L.A. Animal Services website:https://www.laanimalservices.com/Chuck Shute website:https://www.chuckshute.com/Support the showThanks for Listening & Shute for the Moon!

Wes Horton is a musician, formerly the bass player in Falling in Reverse and now the singer in Flat Black. His latest project is the brainchild of Jason Hook, formerly of Five Finger Death Punch but has also worked with Alice Cooper and Vince Neil. The band has two singles out and is currently tour with Godsmack. We discuss his musical path, his time in Falling Reverse, the new band Flat Black and much more! 00:00 - Intro00:13 - On Tour, Set List & Interviews 02:20 - Making Videos & Joining Falling in Reverse 06:35 - Connecting with Jason Hook 08:00 - Connecting with Ronnie Radke 11:00 - Time in Falling in Reverse 15:15 - From Playing Bass to Singing 17:50 - Ronnie Radke Vs. Sebastian Bach 24:05 - Fan & Band Barrier 25:52 - New Band Flat Black 33:30 - Myspace Deathcore & Influences 35:47 - New Single "Lack of Respect" 42:20 - Future Singles & Album 43:45 - New Generation of Bands 47:55 - Make a Wish Foundation  48:43 - Outro Flat Black band site:https://flatblackmusic.com/Make a Wish Foundation site:https://wish.org/Chuck Shute website:https://www.chuckshute.com/Support the showThanks for Listening & Shute for the Moon!

Al Jackson is an American television host, stand-up comedian, actor, and author. He co-hosts the nationally syndicated talk show Daily Blast Live where they discuss current events.  He has a new stand-up album out now titled "In Earnest."  We discuss the new album, relationships, social issues, the media, corruption and so much more.  0:00:00 - Intro0:00:13 - One Foot in Analog, One in Digital 0:03:00 - Social Media, News & Politicians 0:10:20 - Sports, Emotion & People 0:18:10 - Trolls & Hate 0:27:00 - Unique People & Stories  & Division 0:32:25 - Resentment & Love with Work 0:42:30 - Dealing with Anger & Bad Relationships 0:56:40 - Red Flags, Narcissism & Vetting Relationships 1:07:48 - Drinking, Drugs,  & Doing Work on Self 1:17:20 - Hard Work, Luck & Opportunities 1:23:52 - Joe Rogan, Health, Government & Drugs 1:45:00 - Making Money & Corruption 1:54:10 - RFK Jr.,  Money, Safety & Bribes 2:02:50 - Maui, Conspiracies Theories & Transparency 2:08:25 - Homeless, Drugs, War & Veterans 2:16:20 - Getting Out of Military & Prison 2:21:20 - American Families Struggling 2:26:45 - Heroes, Whistleblowers, Truth & Cameras 2:30:15 - Car Stolen, Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts & Evil 2:39:25 - Missing Children & Corruption 2:43:45 - Andrew Dice Clay & Other Comedians 2:48:50 - Charities 2:51:40 - Outro Al Jackson website:https://www.aljacksonlive.com/Mercy Housing website:https://www.mercyhousing.org/Firefly Autism website:https://fireflyautism.org/Chuck Shute website:https://www.chuckshute.com/Support the showThanks for Listening & Shute for the Moon!

Jock Bartley is the guitarist and founding member of the 70s country rock band Firefall. The band had a string of hits including the songs “You Are the Woman” and “Just Remember I Love You.” Their latest album “Friends and Family” is a collection of cover songs by The Doobie Brothers, Dan Fogelberg, Heart and others. We discuss the new album, drinking with Mick Fleetwood, performing alongside Motörhead, playing on an Andy Gibb solo record, Jock’s song for suicide prevention and more! 0:00:00 - Intro0:00:13 - Locations, Travel & Road Life 0:03:35 - Bone Tone 0:04:45 - Guitar Lessons & Guitar Style 0:11:25 - New Cover Songs 0:18:09 - Touring with Fleetwood Mac 0:20:05 - Motörhead's First Gig in America 0:21:20 - Gigs with Willie Nelson 0:23:40 - Intertwining Bands 0:27:40 - Drinking with Mick Fleetwood 0:29:45 - Playing with Steve Winwood 0:32:55 - Suicide Prevention 0:35:40 - Playing on Andy Gibbs Album 0:38:45 - Firefall's Drug/Alcohol Issues 0:41:00 - Restarting Firefall 0:42:59 - Record Business 0:45:40 - New Record & Singles 0:50:01 - Graham Parsons & Vegas Song 0:54:55 - The Eagles & Country Rock 0:59:00 - Suicide Prevention Charity 1:00:10 - Outro Firefall website:https://firefallofficial.com/Suicide Prevention website: https://afsp.org/Chuck Shute website:https://www.chuckshute.com/Support the showThanks for Listening & Shute for the Moon!