Chuck Shute Podcast

Barrett Martin is a musician, producer and author. He is best known as the drummer of Seattle bands Screaming Trees and supergroup Mad Season with Layne Staley & Mike McCready.  He has also played with R.E.M., Stone Temple Pilots, Duff McKagan and Queens of the Stone Age.  He has a new book out now about his time with Screaming Trees titled “The Greatest Band That Ever Wasn’t.” He also has some one man shows scheduled that consist of music, storytelling and film. We discuss all this plus a project he did with Duff McKagan and Sen Dog of Cypress Hill and more! 

0:00:00 - Intro
0:00:14 - Aging, Health & Exercise 
0:04:00 - Pacific Northwest 
0:05:25 - Skin Yard, Thin Men & Seattle Scene 
0:10:20 - Seeing Dave Grohl in Scream 
0:14:00 - End of Skin Yard & Joining Screaming Trees 
0:16:10 - Sweet Oblivion Album 
0:18:45 - Playing Drums & Songwriting 
0:23:21 - New Screaming Trees Book  
0:25:25 - Bad Shows & Alice In Chains Tour
0:28:35 - Layne Staley & Mad Season 
0:30:10 - Second Mad Season Album 
0:32:30 - Peter Buck of R.E.M. 
0:33:50 - Screaming Trees Break
0:35:50 - Lollapalooza, Oasis, & Bumpershoot 
0:40:40 - Photography 
0:42:30 - Meditation & Sobriety 
0:48:10 - Transformation, Creativity & Consistency 
0:53:25 - Projects with  Duff McKagan 
0:55:45 - Speaking, Visual & Music Tour 
0:58:25 - New Book Out Now & Website 
1:00:39 - Outro 

Barrett Martin website:
https://barrettmartin.com/

Chuck Shute website:
https://www.chuckshute.com/

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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 & Cocaine
0:32:05 - 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/

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Tom Werman is a legendary music producer who has worked with Cheap Trick, Ted Nugent, Motley Crue, Poison, Twisted Sister, Dokken and more. He has a new book out November 21st titled “Turn It Up: My Time Making Hit Records In The Glory Days Of Rock.” We discuss many things from the book including how he almost produced Guns ‘N Roses & the Blues Brothers, working with Motley Crue & Poison, and issues with Nikki Sixx and Lita Ford.

0:00:00 - Intro
0:00:15 - Motley Crue & Occultism
0:04:31 - Ozzy Osbourne
0:05:45 - Tom's New Book & Journey
0:09:23 - Wicked Lester & KISS
0:12:27 - George Harrison
0:16:33 - Having an Ear for Music
0:18:27 - Cheap Trick
0:19:54 - Poison & Women in the Studio
0:23:15 - Motley Crue & Partying
0:25:55 - Nikki & Vince Tragedies
0:28:33 - Mick Mars & Guitars
0:30:55 - Unreleased Motley Crue Songs
0:34:10 - Motley Crue After Tom Werman
0:35:42 - Motley Crue & RnR Hall of Fame
0:36:45 - Ted Nugent & Stryper
0:38:40 - Guns 'N Roses, Appetite & Duff
0:41:30 - Making Peace with People
0:42:50 - Motley Crue Vs. Mick Mars
0:44:25 - Albums Tom Almost Produced
0:47:01 - Possible Second Blues Brothers Album
0:48:50 - Working with L.A. Guns
0:51:05 - Lita Ford
0:53:50 - Trying to Reposition Career
0:56:55 - The Hollywood Way
1:02:37 - Association with Hard Rock
1:04:30 - Bed & Breakfast
1:05:15 - Songwriting Books & Heroin Diaries
1:09:58 - In Touch With Music Business People
1:13:10 - Wrap Up
1:15:56 - Outro

Tom Werman book:
https://www.amazon.com/Turn-Up-Records-Featuring-Twisted/dp/1911036343

Chuck Shute website:
https://chuckshute.com/

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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 - Intro
0:00:13 - 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/jtfollowsjc

Chuck Shute website:
https://chuckshute.com/

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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 - Intro
0:00:13 - 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/

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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 - Intro
00:14 - 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.html

Greetings With Gratitude website:
https://www.paypal.com/us/fundraiser/charity/2717050

Chuck Shute website:
https://www.chuckshute.com/

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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 - Intro
0:00:14 - 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 & Breakups
0:48:10 - 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/

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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 - Intro
00:13 - Weiner Dogs & Elk
02:10 - Media Platforms
04:50 - Creating Content
06:15 - Stretches & Shoulders
08:30 - Mushrooms & Flying
10:25 - New Comedy Tour
12:10 - Memorable Shows
16:05 - Stand Up in Vegas
24:20 - Making Videos & Dumb
26:25 - 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 Charity
55:55 - 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/

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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 - Intro
00:13 - 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/

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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 - Intro
0:00:13 - 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/

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