Chuck Shute Podcast

Episode 140- comedian/actor Nick Hoff! Nick has appeared on MTV & Sirius XM, as well as in commercials for Miller Lite, Pepsi and Amazon. Nick was hand-picked by Jeff Foxworthy and Larry the Cable Guy to open for them on their critically acclaimed “We’ve Been Thinking” Tour.  In this episode we’ll discuss everything from Nick’s background growing up on the rough streets (gravel roads) of Nebraska to working with Hollywood legends like Peter Farrelly & Phillip Seymour Hoffman. Plus hear about his lifetime ban from working at K-Mart and sneaking in to the green room to meet Blink 182’s Travis Barker! 0:00:00 - Intro0:01:40 - Welcome Nick & Extrodinairre Info 0:02:37 - Rough Streets (Gravel Roads) of Nebraska 0:04:20 - Jaws & Fear of the Ocean 0:07:02 - Funny Movies & TV 0:08:55 - Comedy,  Being Cancelled & Intent 0:11:25 - Cornhusker Football in Nebraska 0:12:21 - Things to Do in Nebraska 0:14:20 - Writing Jokes Early  & College 0:18:15 - Moving to L.A. & Sleeping on the Floor 0:21:55 - Beginning Stand Up, Comedy Class & Open Mics0:26:45 - Comedian Fahim Anwar 0:28:15 - Taking Wife & Kid on the Road 0:30:10 - Jeff Foxworthy's Wide Appeal 0:33:50 - Jeff Foxworthy Vs Ryan O'Flanagan0:35:30 - Opening for Eddie Money 0:38:15 - BMW Commercial 0:39:45 - Peter Farrelly & Philip Seymour Hoffman 0:43:55 - Big Mach 3 Razor Commercial & Brian Callen 0:45:05 - Avoiding Drugs & Addictive Personality 0:48:05 - Lifetime Ban of Working at K-Mart 0:52:10 - Sneaking in to Travis Barker's Green Room 0:54:55 - Cancer Research & Habitat for Humanity 0:56:35 - Hoffcast: Nick's Podcast & Stand Up Clips 0:59:52 - Wrap Up Nick Hoff website:http://www.nickhoff.comHabitat for Humanity website:https://www.habitat.orgChuck Shute website:http://chuckshute.comSupport the showThanks for Listening & Shute for the Moon!

Episode 139- Chip Z’Nuff! Chip is the bass player and lead singer for Enuff Z’Nuff. Chip originally started out as a baseball player and had tryouts with some major league teams. He took that work ethic he learned from playing sports and used it to start a band. In this episode we’ll cover Vikki Foxx’s departure, being interviewed by Howard Stern, playing with Billy Corgan from Smashing Pumpkins, famous fans and much more! 00:00 - Intro01:13 - Current Projects 02:14 - Work Ethic Learned From Baseball 03:36 - Band w/ Desi Rexx (D'Molls) & D Generation 07:15 - Lt Bob Offers to Help Out08:07 - Rick Nielsen of Cheap Trick 09:25 - Changing the Enuff Z'Nuff Name 11:30 - Enuff Z'Nuff Image & Style14:05 - Vikki Foxx Departs the Band 16:35 - Music Scene Changes 17:38 - Paraphernalia & Billy Corgan 20:02 - Donnie Vie & Vikki Foxx Reunion? 21:45 - Three New Records 22:43 - Chip Z'Nuff Solo Record 25:30 - Adler's Appetite & GnR Guys27:44 - Being Interviewed by Howard Stern  28:50 - Matt Bellamy of Muse 29:58 - Fan Stories & Johnny Rotten31:45 - Beatles Interactions & Mick Jones33:45 - Stance on Drugs & Songwriting 34:55 - St Jude's Charity 36:02 - Dash Radio & RnR Fantasy Camp38:43 - Wrap UpEnuff Z'Nuff website:https://www.enuffznuff.comSt Jude's Children's Hospital website:https://www.stjude.orgChuck Shute website:http://chuckshute.comSupport the showThanks for Listening & Shute for the Moon!

Episode 138 - Kevin Steele from Roxx Gang & Mojo Gurus! Roxx Gang was another band that should have been much bigger in my opinion. The band had some tragedies and substance abuse issues, but did put out some great music. Their debut album “Things You’ve Never Done Before” was produced by Beau Hill (Warrant, Ratt) and went on to sell 250,000 copies. Kevin also formed the band Mojo Gurus which had a more eclectic sound. This was a fun interview as Kevin didn’t hold back. Hear all about the early days, his thoughts on a Roxx Gang reunion, the future of Mojo Gurus and what famous 80s rock band he turned down an audition for! 0:00:00 - Intro0:01:38 - Welcome & Early Beginnings 0:03:58 - Influences of 1970s Glam Rock 0:05:40 - Playing in Florida & Getting Signed 0:08:45 - Guitarist Eric Carrell Tragedy 0:12:25 - "Red Rose" Song Tribute to Eric 0:13:35 - Producer Beau Hill 0:15:45 - "Things You've Never Done Before" Album 0:18:00 - Live Shows & Performing with Gene Simmons 0:20:00 - "Voodoo You Love" Album 0:24:05 - Lineup Problems & Timing0:26:45 - Roxx Gang & Mojo Gurus 0:28:30 - Window for Glam Rock Bands 0:30:50 - Future of Roxx Gang & Offers to Reunite 0:32:30 - Opinion of 70s Rock Bands Today 0:34:45 - Musical Taste Changing & Aging 0:38:35 - Price of a Roxx Gang Reunion 0:39:00 - Producer Jack Douglas 0:41:05 - Offer to Try Out for Skid Row 0:42:39 - Former Guitarist Stacey Blades 0:46:00 - Vinyl Collection & Music Fan 0:49:15 - The End of Mojo Gurus? 0:50:21 - Next Musical Project or Supergroup 0:51:55 - How Rock Music Has Changed 0:57:50 - N.O.R.M.L. Marijuana Legalization 0:59:15 - Steele Records & Roxx Gang Re-Release1:00:33 - Wrap Up Mojo Gurus website:https://www.mojogurus.comN.O.R.M.L. website:https://norml.org/support/Chuck Shute website:http://chuckshute.comSupport the showThanks for Listening & Shute for the Moon!

Episode 137 - Adam Czeisler of Sweet Water! If you have never heard this band you missed out! Thankfully they are back together and making new music. They were very big in Seattle in the 90s. Their songs were all over radio, and they played shows with Pearl Jam, Alice In Chains, Candlebox, and Flaming Lips.  Their second record “Superfriends” was produced by Dave Jerden (Alice in Chains, Jane’s Addiction) and is criminally underrated. While the songs “Superstar” and “Feed Yourself” did get some national airplay, the whole record is phenomenal and still sounds great today. Adam tells me the whole story of the band, coming up in the 90s Seattle scene, and talks about the upcoming record and live shows! 0:00:00 - Intro0:01:35 - Church Choir 0:04:52 - Early Bands & Seattle Venues 0:12:00 - Mother Love Bone & Andrew Wood0:16:15 - Computers, Math & Music 0:18:30 - Adam Joins SGM & Recording Demos 0:24:30 - Layne Staley 0:27:00 - First Show With Mookie Blaylock 0:29:05 - Signed by Jason Flom of Atlantic Records 0:35:40 - First Self-Titled Album & Production 0:40:05 - "Superfriends" Album & Singles 0:49:36 - "Suicide" Album & Parc Boys 0:51:10 - Being in the Zone Onstage 0:53:35 - Touring & Shows With A.I.C.0:55:07 - Seattle Camaraderie & Candlebox 0:58:37 - Soundgarden & Chris Cornell1:00:55 - Screaming Trees & Green Apple Quickstep 1:01:39 - Break Up & Reformation 1:04:40 - "Firebird" EP & The Who 1:06:45 - New Record & New Songs & Recording 1:14:35 - Summer Festivals in Europe & U.S. Tour1:16:45 - MusiCares 1:17:30 - Website & Social Media 1:18:58 - Wrap Up Sweet Water website:https://www.sweetwaterrocks.comMusiCares website:https://www.grammy.com/musicaresChuck Shute website:http://chuckshute.comSupport the showThanks for Listening & Shute for the Moon!

Episode 136- Dave Hill! Dave is a true Renaissance man. He is a musician, a comedian, an actor, a writer, a podcaster and a clothing designer. He truly excels at all these things. As a musician, he wrote the theme song for John Oliver’s show. His books have been been praised by author Malcolm Gladwell.  He has appeared on many great TV shows including Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt, The Jim Gaffigan Show, Full Frontal with Samantha Bee and many more. There is a lot to discuss here and I had a lot of fun chatting with Dave about a variety of topics.0:00:00 - Intro0:01:02 - Dave's Many Projects 0:02:50 - Early Inspirations 0:04:15 - Childhood/Teen Years 0:07:00 - Working at a Homeless Shelter 0:10:50 - Some of Dave's Bands 0:13:35 - "Witch Taint" Black Metal Band0:23:30 - Early Musical Influences 0:25:30 - "Valley Lodge" Band0:28:05 - Working w/ Blink 182's Mark Hoppus 0:28:58 - Playing Music & Collaborating 0:30:55 - Working w/ Big Name Comedians 0:32:25 - Modern Family & Other Dave Hills 0:38:30 - TV Show Recommendations 0:42:25 - Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt 0:43:25 - "Drunk Bus" Movie 0:44:35 - Writing & Susie Essman 0:46:10 - Malcolm Gladwell's Writing Advice 0:49:35 - Comedian Mike Polk 0:52:46 - Accomplishing Projects & Daily Routine 0:56:15 - Motivation & Desire for Projects 1:01:50 - Meditation, Anxiety & Drugs 1:04:20 - Ice Cream & Dan Wilbur 1:07:50 - New York Comedy & Alt Comedy1:09:55 - Talent & Platforms1:12:40 - No Kid Hungry1:14:25 - Politics & Trump1:18:20 - Projects on the Horizon 1:21:15 - Wrap Up Dave Hill Website:https://www.davehillonline.comNo Kid Hungry Website:https://www.nokidhungry.orgChuck Shute Website:http://chuckshute.comSupport the showThanks for Listening & Shute for the Moon!

Episode 135- Stevie Rachelle from Tuff! This was a fun one as I’ve been fan of both his music career as well as his website Metal Sludge.  Tuff has recently re-released their debut album and we have the inside scoop all about the band’s history and recording with legendary producer Howard Benson. Then we talk about the Metal Sludge site and we reveal who the catalyst was that helped inspire Stevie to start it. We also chat a little bit about his other projects Shameless, Tales From the Porn and Cheeseheads With Attitude! Fun episode! 0:00:00 - Intro0:01:10 - Tuff's Debut Re-Issued 0:05:14 - Rise & Fall of Tuff 0:09:55 - Skateboarding in Wisconsin 0:13:25 - Seeing Motley Crue Changed Life0:15:18 - Becoming a Rock Singer in Wisconsin0:22:10 - Sunset Strip Scene 0:26:15 - Working With Producer Howard Benson0:37:30 - CC Deville Party House & Adam Hamilton 0:40:35 - Cheeseheads With Attitude 0:45:35 - Gerri Miller of Metal Edge0:52:35 - Metal Sludge Website 0:59:37 - Metal Sludge Gets Rockstars in Trouble 1:02:36 - Metal Sludge Breaking Stories 1:05:53 - Metal Sludge Breaks Crue Story 1:10:35 - Mitch Lafon & Reporting News 1:14:22 - Metal Sludge Funny Headlines 1:18:45 - Competitive Rock Music Websites 1:21:51 - Shameless, Tales From The Porn & Tuff 1:25:40 - We Rock For Autism  1:29:40 - Wrap UpTuff CDs Website:https://tuffcds.comMetal Sludge Website:https://metalsludge.tvWe Rock for Autism:http://www.werockforautism.orgChuck Shute Website:http://chuckshute.comSupport the showThanks for Listening & Shute for the Moon!

Episode 134- Mark Farner! Mark was the singer, guitarist and primary songwriter for Grand Funk Railroad. He now has a solo project called “Mark Farner’s American Band.” This interview was a lot of fun because  Mark is a great storyteller. Hear the stories behind their biggest songs, some bad business dealings and Mark going THROUGH a tree in a car! 00:00 - Intro01:09 - Early Musical Beginnings  03:02 - Guitar Teacher Shoots Foot Off 03:58 - Kicked Out of High School 06:56 - Dick Wagner & Early Grand Funk 08:03 - First Gig - Atlanta Pop Festival 12:01 - Todd Rungren & "Loco-Motion" 14:25 - Writing "We're An American Band" 15:55 - Terry Knight & Bad Business Dealings 18:05 - Forgiveness & Letting Go 22:55 - Brewer Ends the Band in 197623:55 - Solo Music, Christianity & Marriage28:57 - Mark Farner's American Band 31:05 - "Mr. Limousine Driver" 32:00 - Choosing Set List  34:27 - Writing Song "Bad Time'35:10 - Snow Monkeys in Japan 38:10 - John Corabi & Mark Slaughter 39:20 - Near Death Experience 40:40 - Debt, Money & Federal Reserve 43:50 - Car Drives Through an Oak Tree48:26 - Book & Follow Up 49:20 - Autographed Live DVD 50:00 - Veteran's Support Foundation  52:30 - Wrap Up Mark Farner Website:https://markfarner.comVeteran's Support Foundation:http://www.vsf-usa.orgChuck Shute Website:http://chuckshute.comSupport the showThanks for Listening & Shute for the Moon!

Episode 133- The Compulsions & The Dodies! It’s a DOUBLE episode featuring two interviews! First up is Rob Carlyle from the Compulsions. He returns to the show now that his “Ferocious” album is out and getting rave reviews. We chat about the album, GnR, his song on Shameless, future plans and more. Then I talk to Yoni Avittan & Ran Aronson from the Israeli garage rock band The Dodies. They explain the unique way that they perform and record as a duo. We also discuss their Patreon superfan, working with Bumblefoot as a producer, touring with an Israeli pop star, virginity and more! Check it out on all podcast formats - Apple, Spotify or YouTube- link in bio 00:00 - Intro00:55 - New Compulsions Album Reviews05:34 - Bumblefoot & Richard Fortus06:40 - Reaching Out to Musicians to Play 08:54 - Turned Down By Matt Sorum & Slash11:11 - Guns 'N Roses Fan 16:02 - Writing Songs from a Title 21:45 - Touring, Lives Shows & The Band26:55 - Song in TV Show "Shameless" 28:23 - Future Plans & Theme Song31:04 - World Resource Institute31:35 - Dodies & 90s Rock Influences32:40 - Putting the Band Together 33:25 - Patreon Superfan 35:10 - Bumblefoot as a Producer 36:04 - Performing as a Duo 38:10 - "Boiling Point" Song39:55 - "Sellout" & Israeli Pop Star42:15 - "Alien" & Psych Department 44:50 - "Pussy Riot" Song 46:02 - Animating Videos 47:00 - Touring the United States51:00 - "Floating in Limbo" Album53:55 - Mental Health 55:30 - Wrap UpThe Compulsions Website:https://www.thecompulsionsnyc.comThe Dodies Website:https://thedodiesband.comWorld Resources Institute:https://www.wri.orgMental Health:https://www.nami.org/HomeChuck Shute Podcast:http://chuckshute.comSupport the showThanks for Listening & Shute for the Moon!

Episode 132- Geoff Tate, former lead singer of Queensryche. Geoff is promoting his new project Sweet Oblivion. We discuss that plus recording and writing music, his winery, Operation Mindcrime & more. 00:00 - Intro01:05 - Wikipedia Inaccuracies 02:20 - First Songs Written03:07 - Early Music Seattle Scene 04:06 - The Mob & Queensryche 06:33 - Going Through Customs 198608:25 - Operation Mindcrime 11:12 - Recording in Different Places 13:20 - Empire & "Anybody Listening" 14:36 - Seattle Bands in The Early 90s15:35 - Promised Land (1994) 16:17 - Hear in the Now Frontier (1997) 19:30 - Thoughts of Quitting Back in 199020:13 - Dedicated to Chaos (2011) 21:25 - Sweet Oblivion "Relentless" 24:10 - Writing Songs & Making Music28:30 - Winery & Harvest Festival 30:30 - Cordial with Queensryche 31:08 - Deep Tracks on Tour32:01 - Mercy Watch 32:50 - Wrap UpGeoff Tate Website:https://www.geofftate.comMercy Watchhttps://mercywatch.orgChuck Shute Website:http://chuckshute.comSupport the showThanks for Listening & Shute for the Moon!

Episode 131- screenwriter Rich Wilkes! Rich is a very accomplished screenwriter with over 30 years in the business. He contributed to two of my favorite movies - “The Dirt” & “Billy Madison” (uncredited). It was great chatting about the process of getting some of these projects made. It was also fun to hear about some of his projects that he worked on that did not get made- although I’m hoping some of them- like the Sam Kinison movie do get made. 0:00:00 - Intro0:01:01 - Background in Switzerland0:02:20 - Early Movie & TV Influences0:04:35 - Theater & Movies in High School0:05:35 - Getting Started in the Movie Business 0:07:35 - Extra Movie & TV Work 0:09:34 - First Screenplay - "Glory Daze"0:10:27 - The "Stoned Age" & Fans 0:12:28 - "Airheads" with Chris Farley & Adam Sandler0:17:45 - "The Jerky Boys" 0:20:00 - "Glory Daze" 0:21:45 - "Billy Madison" 0:24:45 - "xXx" 0:28:59 - Projects That Don't Get Made0:32:30 - "Punk Like Me" & Touring in a Band 0:36:10 - "The Ballad of The Whiskey Robber" 0:39:59 - David Fincher & 80s MTV Series 0:46:00 - "The Dirt", Script Changes & Band Issues 0:51:45 - Research with Motley Crue & Lawsuit0:54:30 - Making Motley Crue Likable 0:58:58 - Pam & Tommy Lee Sex Tape 1:00:13 - Sam Kinison & Other Projects 1:02:45 - George Clooney & The Green Hornet 1:04:53 - Fanboying Out & Being Around Celebrities 1:09:40 - Cancer Charity & Golden Rule1:11:40 - Jager Shots with Tommy Lee 1:13:16 - Wrap Up Rich Wilkes Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/rich_k_wilkes/American Cancer Society Website:https://www.cancer.org/involved/donate.htmlChuck Shute Website:http://chuckshute.comSupport the showThanks for Listening & Shute for the Moon!