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!

Music producer Beau Hill discusses his career, working with music legends like Stevie Nicks and Bob Dylan. He shares stories about producing Ratt, Alice Cooper, Warrant, and Winger. Beau also talks about the music business, his path to success, and thoughts on Poison's CC Deville solo on 'Cherry Pie'.

Glen Tickle is a stand up comedian from New Jersey who has appeared on Dry Bar Comedy, Travel Channel and SiriusXM. His latest special “Glen Tickle Against the World Crime League” is available now for free on YouTube. We discuss the new special, his favorite music and movies, working clean and much more! 0:00:00 - Intro0:00:13 - Recording & Short Clips 0:05:50 - Shed & Location 0:07:15 - Humble Beginnings 0:12:52 - Offensive Vs. Clean Comedy 0:24:05 - Worst Job, Arizona & Attire 0:29:40 - Professionalism, Drinking, Drugs & Diet 0:42:05 - Doing Comedy at Music Festivals 0:44:05 - Favorite Music 0:47:09 - Favorite Movie 0:51:14 - Pee Wee Herman & Norm Macdonald 0:53:55 - Death & Grief and Comedy  1:01:37 - Intent with Comedy & Trans 1:08:53 - Not Liking School 1:10:53 - Comedy Special & Tour Dates 1:13:08 - Local Food Bank 1:15:15 - Outro Glen Tickle website:https://www.glentickle.com/Local Food Bank: https://www.feedingamerica.org/find-your-local-foodbankChuck Shute website:https://chuckshute.com/Support the showThanks for Listening & Shute for the Moon!

Daniel “DL” Laskiewicz is a musician, producer and singer for Bad Wolves. The band has a new album out on November 3rd called “Die About It.”  We discuss the new album, touring, DL’s path to joining Bad Wolves, his Taco Bell order and more! 00:00 - Intro00:13 - The Nickname "DL" 00:45 - New Album "Die About It" 07:20 - Album Format Conceptually 08:05 - Band Turmoil Inspires 11:23 - New Song "Legends Never Die" 16:00 - New Song "Bad Friend" 17:53 - New Song "Hungry For Life" 19:45 - DL's Path to Join Bad Wolves 21:35 - Taco Bell, Healthy Eating & Cheat Meals 26:00 - Tour Plans & Logistics 28:50 - Guitar Solos & Vocal Stylings 30:57 - New Guitar Player 31:43 - New Song with Killboy 35:45 - Giant Pool of Talent 37:41 - Sleep Habits 39:34 - Boston Veteran's Charity40:28 - Bad Wolves Merch 41:40  - OutroBad Wolves band website:https://badwolvesnation.com/Boston's Veteran's Charity: https://www.massfallenheroes.org/Chuck Shute website:https://www.chuckshute.com/Support the showThanks for Listening & Shute for the Moon!