Gus G is a Greek heavy metal guitarist currently playing with his band Firewind.  He was previously Ozzy Osbourne’s guitarist from 2009-2017.  His band Firewind has a new record out called “Stand United” out March 1st. We discuss the new record, his time with Ozzy, playing with Slash & Zakk Wylde, offers to audition for Megadeth & Machine Head, hanging with comedian Jim Breuer and more!00:00 - Intro 00:14 - Livin  in Greece & Music Scene 03:40 - Growing Up with Music 05:45 - Managing the Band & Songwriting 09:15 - Doing the Ozzy Record 11:20 - Joining Ozzy's Band 14:18 -  Megadeth & Machine Head Audition Offers 15:50 - Hired Gun Vs. Your Own Band16:55 - Firewind Band Recording & Live 17:55 - Behind the Scenes Concerts 20:10 - Firewind Tour Plans 22:17 - Merch 24:15 - Tour with Marty Friedman 25:22 - Joe Satriani & G3 26:37 - Playing with Slash & Zakk Wylde 30:17 - Ozzy in the Rock n Roll Hall of Fame 32:10 - Visting Jason Becker 34:07 - Hanging with Jim Breuer 35:20 - New Firewind Album Date36:18 - Outro Firewind website:https://firewind.gr/Chuck Shute Linktree:https://linktr.ee/chuck_shuteSupport the showThanks for Listening & Shute for the Moon!

Jimmy Shubert is a comedian and actor from Philadelphia.  He has appeared in the films Go, Mr. & Mrs. Smith, The Italian Job as well as guest spots on shows like King of Queens, Entourage and Reno 911.  His latest stand up album "Zero Tolerance" is available now and show dates will be listed on his website.  In this episode we discuss health tips, government & politicians, comedians & laughter and more! 0:00:00 - Intro 0:00:13 - Find the Truth in This Crazy World 0:08:30 - Doing Your Own Research & Sports 0:12:50 - Taylor Swift as a Psy-Op 0:14:20 - Aliens, Intelligence & Questioning 0:19:30 - Health Advice 0:25:30 - Politicians Making Things Worse 0:29:45 - End of Roman Civilization Similarities 0:31:03 - Self-Improvement, Less Stuff & Happiness 0:37:20 - Other Comedians & Laughter 0:43:30 - Programming Your Brain & Social Media 0:47:15 - Smaller Circle & Being Present, Crafting Jokes 0:49:39 - Cancelling People, Hypocrisy & Climate Change 0:54:00 - Talking to People & Traveling & Sam Kinison 0:56:30 - Human Beings, God, Einstein, Spinoza & Happier 1:03:14 - Leaders, Health Tips & Lifestyle Changes 1:19:55 - Comedians, Weight & Darkness 1:24:45 - Outro Jimmy Shubert website:https://www.jimmyshubert.com/Chuck Shute link tree:https://linktr.ee/chuck_shuteSupport the showThanks for Listening & Shute for the Moon!

Rik Fox is an American heavy metal bassist, who was part of a number of bands including W.A.S.P. and Steeler. His current project Freakshow features Carlos Cavazo (Quiet Riot, Ratt). We discuss that new project plus working with Yngwie Malmsteen & Blackie Lawless, living next door to Nikki Sixx, auditioning for Ratt, his brush with Quiet Riot, playing with comedian Sam Kinison and more! 0:00:00 - Intro0:00:14 - Rik's Second Chance & Greg Chaisson 0:02:00 - Connection with Carlos Cavazo & Quiet Riot 0:06:15 - Joining Freakshow & Plans with the Band 0:12:50 - Why Carlos Joined Freakshow & Shows 0:17:40 - Rik Joining Other Bands 0:22:40 - Poison,  Surgical Steel & Lita Ford 0:30:50 - Living Next Door to Nikki Sixx 0:39:50 - Kevin Dubrow's Warning to Rik & L.A. Scene 0:46:10 - Don Costa, Blackie Lawless & Stage Antics 0:48:25 - Blackie Lawless, Nazis, Electricity & Poverty 0:53:45 - Naming the Band W.A.S.P. 0:56:50 - Rik Joining W.A.S.P., Mike Sallen & Ace Frehley 0:59:01 - Auditions for Greg Leon & Ratt 1:03:56 - Time in Steeler with Yngwie Malmsteen1:19:00 - Playing with Sam Kinison 1:25:35 - Film & TV Work Leading to Reserves 1:36:00 - Guns 'N Roses & All Star Jams 1:39:50 - Getting Back Into the Music Business 1:45:09 - Outro Freakshow band website:https://www.eonianrecords.com/freakshowChuck Shute linktree:https://linktr.ee/chuck_shuteSupport the showThanks for Listening & Shute for the Moon!

Deen Castronovo is a drummer and singer best known for being a member of Journey. He has also been a member of Ozzy Osbourne’s band and Bad English, as well as playing with Steve Vai & Paul Rodgers.  He is also currently drumming and singing with Revolution Saints, whose new record “Against the Winds” will be released on February 9th. We discuss that record along with an update on Journey, almost joining KISS, Deen’s time with Ozzy & Hardline, playing at the recent NFC Championship game, his future plans to help people with addiction issues and more! 00:00 - Intro 00:13 - Welcome Deen! 01:14 - Playing the NFC Championship 02:15 - Oregon, Jamie St. James & Wild Dogs 03:05 - Shrapnel Records 04:30 - Rock n Roll Dreams 06:05 - Possibly Joining Kiss 06:50 - Hardline & Johnny Gioeli 09:25 - Deen's Singing Style & Smoking 12:20 - Joining Journey & Jeff Scott Soto 13:20 - Arnel & Other Singer Who Auditioned 15:13 - Deen's Relationship with Neal Schon 17:15 - Mending Fences Within Journey  18:45 - Upcoming Journey Tour 20:27 - Ozzy Osbourne & Zakk Wylde 23:43 - Neal Schon on Dimebag & Slipknot & Style 27:00 - Revolution Saints 29:05 - Other Styles of Music & Drumming Style 31:05 - Working with Producer Michael Beinhorn 32:35 - Making an Impression & Producer's Vision  34:15 - Deen's Bucket List 35:55 - Work with Prisoners & Comeback 39:50 - Future Plans with Revolution Saints 41:11 - Outro Journey website:https://journeymusic.comChuck Shute Linktree: https://linktr.ee/chuck_shuteSupport the showThanks for Listening & Shute for the Moon!

Cory Marks is a Canadian country rock artist with over 220 million global streams.  He has collaborated with Ivan Moody, Mick Mars, Travis Tritt, Jason Hook, Tyler Connolly & Kevin Churko.  His latest single "A Different Kind of Year" is available now and he is currently on tour in Canada.  00:00 - Intro00:13 - New Song & Country Rock Style 00:55 - Renaissance Man 07:53 - Playing Covers Vs. Originals 09:30 - Working with Kevin Churko 14:10 - MIck Mars, Travis Tritt & Ivan Moody 16:50 - Pinch Me Moments & Hurdles 17:55 - Tommy Lee & Retaliators 19:10 - Drum Solos & Style 22:13 - Bryan Adams 25:06 - Canada & Better Noise Music 27:40 - Arizona 28:28 - Outro Cory Marks website:http://www.corymarks.com/Chuck Shute Linktree:https://linktr.ee/chuck_shuteSupport the showThanks for Listening & Shute for the Moon!

Billy Harfosh is the former producer of the Beth & Friends radio show and is the current host of Show Up Arizona.  In this episode we discuss his interviews with Jake Paul & Eva Longoria, the secret to true happiness, the future of America and so much more! 0:00:00 - Intro 0:00:13 - Life Changes 0:09:20 - True Happiness  0:12:20 - How Grief Changes Us 0:15:50 - Eva Longoria 0:19:40 - Jake Paul 0:23:08 - Staring To Pay Attention 0:29:25 - Corporate America & Super PACs 0:33:30 - Wars & Money 0:39:12 - Rebuilding America, Homeless & Drugs 0:44:40 - Americans Struggling & Purpose 0:49:00 - Negative Politicians & Far Right 0:56:05 - RFK Jr, Tulsi Gabbard & Partisan Issues 1:04:05 - Future Predictions of the Presidency 1:12:00 - Seeing How the Sausage is Made 1:17:10 - Billy's New Show 1:22:30 - Outro Chuck Shute Linktree:https://linktr.ee/chuck_shuteBilly Harfosh IG:https://www.instagram.com/billyharfosh?igsh=NW9zbGE0YXUwNzhrSupport the showThanks for Listening & Shute for the Moon!

Ray West is the singer for the bands Spread Eagle and Supafly. He has released two singles with Supafly with a full album coming out on March 8th. We discuss his plan with both bands, the music business, making tours profitable and more!00:00 - Intro00:13 - Self-Promotion & Touring Gigs 07:10 - Rehearsing & Stage Show 09:42 - New Project "Supafly" 20:10 - Spread Eagle & Supafly Plans 27:55 - Stress, Anxiety & Travel 35:10 - Meet & Greets & Merch 38:40 - Playing Rockstar Vs. Being Real 43:30 - Evolving, Writing Music & New Music 51:40 - Outro Spread Eagle band website:https://spreadeagle.us/Supafly Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/SupaFly-The-Vibe/61551555194641/?mibextid=LQQJ4dChuck Shute Linktree:https://linktr.ee/chuck_shuteSupport the showThanks for Listening & Shute for the Moon!

Francis Valentino is an American drummer and music producer. He has played with a variety of artists including Hellbound Glory, Matthew Curry and David Lee Roth. We discuss his career including touring with Kid Rock, playing at the famed Stone Pony club, working with David Lee Roth and more!  00:00 - Intro 00:13 - Early Influences & Drums 04:40 - Boat Job 06:53 - First Drumming Gig 08:25 - The Stone Pony & Jersey Scene 12:30 - Southside Johnny 14:30 - Hellbound Glory Band 16:49 - Touring with Kid Rock 19:50 - Matthew Curry 25:00 - Red Rocks & Tom Petty 27:00 - David Lee Roth & Retirement 37:30 - Upcoming Tour Dates 39:57 - Nashville Scene 42:17 - Outro Francis Valentino IG:https://www.instagram.com/francisvalentino?igsh=MWRuZjloeGtucnphcQ==Chuck Shute Linktree:https://linktr.ee/chuck_shuteSupport the showThanks for Listening & Shute for the Moon!

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Matt Gallagher is an American author, veteran of the Iraq War and war correspondent. He has written on a variety of subjects, mainly contemporary war fiction and non-fiction. His latest book “Daybreak” is about a disillusioned American veteran who volunteers for the war in Ukraine to reconnect with a woman from his past. We discuss the new book as well as other related issues including current wars, PTSD & mental health of veterans, defense contracts and more! 0:00:00 - Intro0:00:12 - Dumb Wars Get Dumb Endings 0:01:35 - Patriotism & Criticizing America 0:05:45 - Younger Generation, Socialism & Bin Laden 0:11:05 - Middle East & U.S. Soldiers  0:19:01 - Survivor Guilt, PTSD & V.A. Benefits 0:23:40 - Potential of War in America or EMP Attack 0:31:30 - Defense Contracts 0:35:40 - Leaving Weapons 0:40:15 - Israel Palestine War 0:50:55 - Unflattering Putin Artwork & Graphic Talk 0:54:00 - American Military Being PC & Recruiting 0:56:40 - Reasons for Ukraine War 1:01:03 - Tragedy, Daybreak, Fiction & Reality 1:04:38 - Outro Matt Gallagher website:http://mattgallagherwriter.com/Chuck Shute link tree:https://linktr.ee/chuck_shuteSupport the showThanks for Listening & Shute for the Moon!