
Chuck Shute Podcast
In depth interviews with musicians, comedians, authors, actors, and more! Guests on the show include David Duchovny, Billy Bob Thornton, Mark Normand, Dee Snider, Ann Wilson, Tony Horton, Don Dokken, Jack Carr and many more.
Latest episodes

Sep 5, 2024 • 45min
Billy Morrison (Billy Idol guitarist) on His #1 Hit with Ozzy Osbourne, Sobriety & More!
Billy Morrison is a musician and artist who currently plays guitar with Billy Idol. He recently released a new solo record called "The Morrison Project." In this episode he discussed his journey from drug addiction to achieving success with the number one hit "Crack Cocaine." He emphasized the importance of making honest music and the strategic inclusion of guest stars like Billy Idol and Corey Taylor. Morrison recounted his friendship with Ozzy Osbourne, formed at a Christmas party. He highlighted his involvement with the charity Above Ground and his commitment to helping others. Morrison also shared his experiences with sobriety, the impact of the pandemic, and his ongoing art and music projects, including an upcoming video for "Incite the Watch" featuring Steve Vai & Corey Taylor. 00:00 - Intro00:15 - Becoming a Raider Fan 01:45 - Doing Drugs 03:25 - Having a #1 Song & Guests on Record 07:47 - Becoming Friends with Ozzy 10:45 - Meeting Celebrities 11:45 - Fan of Artists & Doing Paintings 13:08 - Sobriety, Art & Meaning 15:45 - New Solo Songs & Artistic Meaning 17:00 - It's Come to This & Pandemic 19:55 - Gratitude, Acceptance, Slumps & Helping Others 31:10 - New Song "Drowning" & Album Credits 36:15 - Corey Taylor & "Incite the Watch" 41:00 - Happier As Older & Learning Lessons Sooner 45:12 - Outro Billy Morrison website:https://billymorrison.com/Chuck Shute link tree:https://linktr.ee/chuck_shuteSupport the showThanks for Listening & Shute for the Moon!

Aug 29, 2024 • 44min
Lorena Peril, Amazing Singer & Host of the Fantasy Show in Vegas!
Lorena Peril, a talented singer and host of the award-winning "Fantasy" show in Las Vegas, shared her inspiring journey from a shy housekeeper to a successful performer. She recounted her discovery on a cruise ship, her initial struggles with stage fright, and her eventual breakthrough. Lorena discussed her audition experiences, including for "The Voice" and "A Star Is Born," and her new original song "Ay Ay Amor." She highlighted her love for hosting and audience interaction, sharing stories of memorable moments and celebrity encounters. Lorena also mentioned her upcoming projects and her gratitude for her career.00:00 - Intro00:15 - Lorena's Show "Fantasy" at Luxor 03:23 - Lorena's Career Path 09:25 - Bullying & Persevering 13:25 - Audition Process & Career Challenges16:30 - Trying Out for The Voice 19:34 - Celebrity Encounters & Audience Interaction 22:15 - New Song "Ay Ay Amore" 23:20 - Mexican Food in Vegas 24:10 - Crazy Things at Fantasy Show 29:35 - Other Good Shows in Vegas & Cities 31:15 - Other Projects & Roles Tried Out For 42:47 - Personal Life & Future Plans 43:55- Outro Lorena Peril IG:https://www.instagram.com/lorenaperil/?hl=enChuck Shute Linktree:https://linktr.ee/chuck_shuteSupport the showThanks for Listening & Shute for the Moon!

Aug 16, 2024 • 1h 32min
Psychologist Christopher Ryan Discusses Happiness, Psychedelics, Sex & More!
Christoper Ryan is a psychologist, author and podcaster. His work has appeared everywhere from Netflix & HBO to CNN & Fox News. He has been a featured speaker at TED and SXSW, as well as a frequent guest on the Joe Rogan Experience. In this episode we discuss his books "Sex At Dawn" & "Civilized to Death" as well as happiness, the illusion of luxury, psychedelics, his interview with comedian Neal Brennan and much more! 0:00:00 - Intro0:00:13 - Comparing American and Spanish Healthcare Systems0:02:17 - Christopher Ryan Discusses His Relationship with Joe Rogan0:09:27 - Human Nature Through the Lens of Bonobos and Chimps0:14:31 - The Evolutionary Roots and Modern Implications of Sociopathy0:17:50 - The Paradox of Fame and Leadership in Modern Society0:26:22 - The Illusion of Luxury and True Value0:30:26 - The Difference Between Private Jets and Commercial Flights0:33:16 - The True Cost of Never Having Enough0:33:26 - Balancing Drive and Enjoyment in Personal and Professional Life0:41:05 - Monogamy Vs. Swingers 0:45:00 - Hysteria of Women & Orgasms 0:47:50 - Female Teachers Having Sex with Students 0:51:15 - Controversy of "Sex at Dawn" 0:54:45 - Asexual People Vs. Toxic Masculinity 1:00:57 - Comedian Neal Brennan 1:05:40 - Helping Each Other Out & Doing Podcasts 1:08:40 - Misinterpretations and Backlash Against 'Sex at Dawn'1:12:20 - Navigating Non-Monogamy and Parenting in Modern Society1:16:20 - A Return to Basics: Whole Foods, Self-Sufficiency, and Community1:18:10 - The Transformative Potential and Risks of Psychedelics1:28:35 - Healing Concussions and Exploring Ultimate Reality with Psychedelics1:31:20 - Outro Christopher Ryan website:https://chrisryanphd.com/Chuck Shute Linkree:https://linktr.ee/chuck_shuteSupport the showThanks for Listening & Shute for the Moon!

Aug 9, 2024 • 58min
Author Mark Schatzker Discusses Processed Foods, Fake Sweeteners & Fatteners, Solutions to Our Food Issues & More!
MARK SCHATZKER is the author of The End of Craving, The Dorito Effect and Steak. He is a writer in residence at the Modern Diet and Physiology Research Center, which is affiliated with Yale University. His writing has appeared in the New York Times, the Wall Street Journal, Best American Travel Writing and Annual Review of Psychology. In this episode we discuss what is in our food, artificial sweeteners, fake fatteners, food addiction, obesity and more!00:00 - Intro00:13 - Cities & Food 01:50 - Foods with Addictions & Cravings 10:35 - Food in Other Countries & Pellagra 20:15 - Role of Vitamins in Obesity 26:45 - Processed Foods & Artificial Sweeteners 34:50 - Artificial Fatteners, Fiber & Fake Meat 37:55 - How to Fix Things & Bad Fruits & Veggies 43:01 - Carnivore Vs. Whole Food Diet 44:20 - Some Amazing Tasting Fake Foods 45:40 - Better Tasty Food & Feeling Better After 49:10 - Artificial & Natural Flavors & Dyes 54:15 - Re-Wiring Taste Buds & Drinks 57:28 - Outro Mark Schatzker Website:https://www.markschatzker.com/Chuck Shute link tree:https://linktr.ee/chuck_shuteSupport the showThanks for Listening & Shute for the Moon!

Aug 7, 2024 • 1h 12min
Vinnie Tortorich (fitness trainer, author, filmmaker, podcaster)
Vinnie Tortorich is a fitness trainer, author, podcaster and filmmaker. He has a new film out called “Dirty Keto” about unhealthy processed foods labeled as keto foods. We discuss the new movie, eating disorders, how society enables bad diets, myths about vegans, how the keto diet can help heal your health and more! 0:00:00 - Intro0:00:13 - Doing Podcasts 0:01:20 - Celebrities Vs. Beginners 0:05:14 - Vinnie's Childhood & Bullying 0:09:45 - Motivation, Enabling & Health 0:14:40 - Miss Alabama & Eating Disorders 0:17:40 - Willpower & Health 0:18:40 - Documentaries & Shadow Banned 0:24:50 - Doctors with Different Approaches 0:29:15 - Rich Roll, Vegan Diet & Game Changers 0:36:40 - Keto Diet & Cancer 0:44:00 - Exercising More as You Age 0:47:05 - Pharmaceuticals, Ozempic & Hospitals for Profit 0:56:20 - Vinnie's Neck Injury 1:00:40 - Kids, Psychiatric Medications & Nutrition 1:08:00 - Trying to Help People 1:10:20 - Dirty Keto Movie 1:11:30 - Outro Support the showThanks for Listening & Shute for the Moon!

Aug 5, 2024 • 1h 2min
Melissa Urban (The Whole 30 Founder)
Melissa Urban is the co-founder and CEO of Whole30, and a six-time New York Times best-selling author. She is the host of the Do the Thing podcast, and is a prominent keynote speaker on social media and branding, health trends, and entrepreneurship. Her latest book "The New Whole 30" is an updated version of her famous Whole 30 book. We discuss the new book, ultra-processed foods, organic vs non-organic foods, Ozempic, food influencers and more! 0:00:00 - Intro0:00:12 - Checking In 0:00:42 - Melissa's Concussion 0:04:05 - Eating Natural Foods & Healing 0:05:30 - The Whole 30 Overview 0:08:23 - Ultra-Processed Foods0:12:08 - Taste & Food Production 0:14:50 - Organic Vs. Non-Organic 0:16:30 - Seed Oils & Healthy Oils 0:18:55 - Whole 30 Meals at Costco 0:20:50 - Using Salt & Sweetener in Food 0:23:33 - Soy & Vegan Whole 30 0:26:50 - Dairy & Raw Milk 0:29:25 - Pancake Rule 0:31:45 - Weight Loss & Being Healthy 0:34:10 - Ozempic & Weight Loss Drugs 0:36:55 - Finding the Why for Whole 30 0:38:40 - Setting Boundaries & Alcohol 0:42:18 - Whole 30 & Health Lifestyle 0:44:20 - Whole 30 Testimonials 0:45:20 - Carnivore Diet 0:48:25 - Different Cooking Methods 0:50:55 - Fish - Wild Vs. Farmed 0:54:55 - New Recipes 0:56:20 - Food Influencers 0:58:15 - Influencing Food Companies & Individuals 1:01:14 - Outro Melissa Urban website:https://www.melissau.com/Chuck Shute link tree:https://linktr.ee/chuck_shuteSupport the showThanks for Listening & Shute for the Moon!

Jul 26, 2024 • 20min
Joe Bonamassa Discusses Social Media, New Album, Collaboration with Train & More!
Joe Bonamassa is an American blues rock guitarist, singer and songwriter. His music has been nominated for 3 Grammies and he is also well known for his extensive collection of vintage guitars and amplifiers. He has a new live album out now as well as a collaboration with the band Train. We discuss the new album, the single with Train, social media trolls and more! 00:00 - Intro00:13 - Upcoming Tour Promotion 04:15 - Social Media & Trolls 12:45 - New Live Record 16:15 - Female Voices 17:45 - Collaboration with Train 19:25 - Promotion 19:50 - Outro Joe Bonamassa website:https://jbonamassa.com/Chuck Shute link tree:https://linktr.ee/chuck_shuteSupport the showThanks for Listening & Shute for the Moon!

Jul 22, 2024 • 1h 11min
Former Army Sniper Wesley Kendle Discusses the Recent Assassination Attempt
Wesley Kendle is a fitness trainer and former U.S. Army sniper. In this episode we discuss the assassination attempt on former President Trump, health & fitness, life in Scottsdale and more! 0:00:00 - Intro0:00:13 - Gym Life & Progress0:02:20 - Joining the Army & Becoming a Sniper 0:07:40 - Psychology, Counseling, PTSD & Risks 0:12:00 - Army Training & Trust 0:13:24 - Secret Service & Army Requirements 0:18:05 - Attempted Assassination Attempt & Sniper Strategy 0:33:23 - Sloped Roof Excuse, Blame Game & Problems 0:39:33 - Theory of Staged Event & Media Terminology 0:45:30 - Becoming Interested in Health & Fitness 0:48:30 - Protein & Mistakes in Diet & Lifting 0:57:42 - Steroids & Ozempic1:03:50 - Famous Clients & Rich People in Scottsdale 1:08:10 - Five Star Shout Outs1:10:24 - Outro Wes Kendle IG link:https://www.instagram.com/wkendle_mft/?igsh=dGJ1dnZvcTY5M29nChuck Shute link tree:https://linktr.ee/chuck_shuteSupport the showThanks for Listening & Shute for the Moon!

Jul 19, 2024 • 36min
Johnny Stevens (Highly Suspect)
Johnny Stevens is the guitarist and lead vocalist for the rock band Highly Suspect. The band has a new album out “As Above, So Below” available for preorder now. We discuss the new album, touring with Muse, happiness, health/diet and more! 00:00 - Intro00:14 - Zoom Meetings & Technical Issues01:25 - New Album & Exploring New Genres 02:40 - Co-Producer Aleks Von Korff05:40 - Hard Work in a Band 07:10 - How the Sound Has Evolved 09:55 - Playing the Songs Live & Tracks 12:30 - Being Happy & Admiration 14:50 - "Champagne Funeral" & Relationship 16:35 - "The 8th of October" & Near Death Experience 22:30 - Health Tips & Happiness 26:44 - New Album, Vinyl Print & Singles 29:55 - Playing Late Night Shows & Touring 32:50 - Learning from Muse 36:00 - Outro Highly Suspect website:https://www.highlysuspect.net/Chuck Shute link tree:https://linktr.ee/chuck_shuteSupport the showThanks for Listening & Shute for the Moon!

Jul 18, 2024 • 1h 9min
Michelle Hurn- Registered Dietitian, Ultra Runner & Author Talks Diet & Mental Health
Michelle Hurn is a registered dietician, ultra runner and author. Her book “The Dietitian’s Dilemma” describes how switching to a lower carb ketogenic diet can be beneficial for mental and physical health. In this episode we discuss examples from the book, eating disorders, mental health, processed foods, plant based diets, the benefits of cholesterol, and more! 0:00:00 - Intro0:00:13 - Ketogenic Diets & Mental Health 0:09:05 - Anxiety, Eating Disorders & Blood Sugar 0:14:25 - Cholesterol, Inflammation & Disease 0:19:10 - Hospitals, Diets & Exercise 0:20:50 - Enabling Dysfunctional Diets 0:26:30 - Seeing Miracles & Motivation to Start 0:29:50 - Meat Based Diet & Protein Ratio 0:32:50 - Testosterone Levels & Processed Foods0:41:05 - Eating Plants Vs. Animals 0:46:20 - Carnivore Diet & Genetics 0:50:25 - Switching From Vegan Diet 0:53:45 - Supplements 0:55:30 - Ozempic For Weight Loss 0:57:35 - Feeling Good From Diet 0:59:15 - People Waking Up To Healthy Eating 1:03:10 - Cheat Meals & Sugar Addiction 1:07:14 - Wife's Breast Cancer & Ketogenic Diet 1:08:25 - Outro Michelle Hurn website:https://thedietitiansdilemma.net/Chuck Shute link tree:https://linktr.ee/chuck_shuteSupport the showThanks for Listening & Shute for the Moon!