Chuck Shute Podcast

Dan Wilbur is a comedian, actor and author.  He has a hilarious new stand up special titled "Husband Material" that drops April 12th.  We discuss the new special, life in New York, opening for Patton Oswalt and more! 

0:00:00 - Intro
0:00:38 - New Album "Husband Material"
0:03:40 - Crowd & Material on Special
0:06:13 - Depressive Realism, Cures & Anxiety
0:09:40 - Mania, Depression & Anti-Depressants
0:16:05 - Bad Thoughts, Weed, Edibles & CBD
0:22:00 - New York Life
0:27:42 - Celebrity Encounters
0:30:48 - Playing Guitar & Musicians 
0:37:45 - Long Island Vs. New York City
0:42:54 - Opening for Patton Oswalt & Scott Seiss
0:52:10 - Exercise, Diet & Food
1:12:30 - New Album & Tour
1:14:20 - Bard Prison Initiative
1:18:20 - Outro

Dan Wilbur website:
https://danwilbur.com/

Bard Prison Initiative website:
https://bpi.bard.edu/

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

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Kip Winger is a Grammy nominated musician, best known for fronting the band Winger. His big break came when he was the bass player for Alice Cooper. He subsequently left the band to start Winger and the rest is history. The band has a new album out May 5th titled “Seven.”  We discuss the new album, potential set list, why he left Alice Cooper’s band and so much more! Fun episode!!!

00:00 - Intro
00:44 - Proud Desperado & Vocals
03:00 - It All Comes Back Around
04:10 - Complexities of Album & Listener Feedback
07:00 - Stick The Knife In & Twist
08:50 - Broken Glass & Paul Taylor
10:50 - It's Okay & Talk Box
11:50 - Down Incognito
16:35 - Blind Revolution Mad & Record Labels
19:01 - Leaving Alice Cooper For Winger
22:10 - Work with Bob Dylan, Alan Parsons & More
24:35 - Upcoming Shows, Set List & Meet & Greets
27:00 - Rockstar Rescue
28:30 - Outro

Winger website:
https://www.wingertheband.com/

Rockstar Rescue website:
https://rockstarrescue.org/

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

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Ariel Miranda is an up and coming Arizona singer/songwriter. She started playing music at age 8 and recorded her first EP at age 13. She auditioned for American Idol and also appeared in a local commercial for Eegees. She is currently working on a new album with a new musical direction. We discuss all this and more! 

00:00 - Intro
00:40 - Early Musical Inspiration
02:06 - First EP "Golden Aces"
03:37 - Other Songs & New Direction
05:39 - New Album
06:45 - Arizona Music Scene
08:55 - Past Shows & Growing Social Media 
13:35 - Alice Cooper's Proof in The Pudding Show
15:09 - Trying Out for American Idol
18:37 - New Look & Sound & Influences
20:20 - Eegee's Commercial
23:40 - Taylor Swift Concert
27:57 - Goals with Music
31:02 - All In With Music
34:35 - Making Sacrifices for Music
36:25 - Promotion & Social Media
37:25 - Paws 4  A Cure

Ariel Miranda website:
https://www.arielmirandamusic.com/

Paws 4 A Cure website:
https://www.paws4acure.org/

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

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Mark Knight is a musician, known for his years as the guitarist in Bang Tango, as well as for his solo career with Mark Knight & The Unsung Heroes. He has a new album coming out June 6 titled “Lonesome Songs.”  We discuss the new album, plans for live shows, his work on the movie Airheads, getting a call from Slash to try out for Guns ‘N Roses and more!

00:00 - Intro
00:42 - New Album "Lonesome Songs"
04:50 - Sound City
05:44 - New Album Sound & Songs
08:20 - Shutdown & Music Revenue
10:20 - Listener Takeaway From New Album
11:00 - Plans for Live Shows
15:35 - Oni Logan & Bands Vs Solo
19:02 - Players on New Album
20:20 - Working with Producer Adam Hamilton
22:13 - Fools Like You & Social Media Opinions
25:45 - Playing Old Stuff Vs. New Stuff
28:05 - Chris Van Dahl & Bang Tango Redux
29:40 - Work on Airheads Movie with Brendan Fraser
33:13 - Invitation From Slash to Try Out for GnR
37:05 - Mick Mars Replaced By John 5
38:55 - Love After Death
41:37 - Hindsight with Music Career
45:21 - Advice for Younger Musicians
47:25 - Goal with Music Now
48:25 - ASPCA
50:38 - Outro

Mark Knight website:
https://www.markknightandtheunsungheroes.com/

ASPCA website:
https://www.aspca.org/

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

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James Rosseau is an author, speaker and CEO.  He is the founder of The Core Link Solution, a non-profit 501(c)3 organization committed to revitalizing communities through programs that empower people to reach their potential.  In this episode we discuss many of the topics of his book "Success On Your Own Terms" and how many of these principles apply to current topics in the world right now. 

00:00 - Intro
00:39 - Motivational Influences
03:07 - Defining Success
05:05 - Following Passions & Taking Risks
08:30 - Having Faith & Having a Plan
10:53 - Seeking Validation in Positive Places
14:03 - Taking a Positive Path
16;25 - Working Corporate Jobs
18:24 - Judging People By Success
20:20 - Helping People Find Their Purpose
20:04 - Highlight Reels & Success is Not Sexy
24:12 - Women, Success & Asking for Help
25:50 - Having a Shared Vision with a Partner
26:55 - Core Link Solution
28:02 - Outro

James Rosseau website:
https://jamesrosseausr.com/

Core Link Solution website:
https://thecorelinksolution.com/

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

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Chris Van Dahl is the singer for the band Angels in Vein. He was previously in the Aerosmith tribute band Aeromyth, and also sang with L.A. Guns and Cherry St.  Angels in Vein has a new album coming out titled “Long Time Coming” which we discuss. We also talk future plans for the band, meeting Steven Tyler, musicians he’s worked with, run ins with Slash and so much more!

0:00:00 - Intro
0:00:52 - Angels in Vein Backstory
0:10:03 - New Album "Long Time Coming"
0:14:01 - Boneyard & Sunset Strip Scene
0:16:31 - Joining L.A. Guns
0:21:10 - Cherry St.
0:26:06 - Run Ins with Slash
0:31:28 - Meeting Your Heroes
0:33:25 - Future Plans for Angles in Vein
0:35:40 - Pack of Wolves w/ Kid Rock's Guitarist
0:43:36 - Flirting w/  Bang Tango & Ratt & Bass in Love/Hate
0:48:59 - Leaving Aeromyth
0:55:05 - Meeting Steven Tyler & Tom Arnold Run In
1:01:22 - Nail Business
1:03:45 - Ozzy
1:05:45 - Animal Charity
1:06:50 - Merch
1:08:18 - Outro

Angels In Vein website:
https://www.angelsinvein.com/

Humane Society website:
https://www.humanesociety.org/

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

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Eric Roberts is an Academy Award nominated actor who’s appeared in over 600 films and TV shows. Some of the most notable include Babylon, The Righteous Gemstones, The Dark Knight, The Expendables and many more. We discuss some of the roles he’s had including his cameo in The Cable Guy, potentially working with Quentin Tarantino, having a family in entertainment, and so much more. Lots of good stories and wisdom in this one! Check it out! 

00:00 - Intro
00:43 - Social Media 
01:35 - Work Schedule & Helping Others 
06:08 - Working on "Babylon" & The Oscars
08:40 - Upcoming Film "Sweetwater" 
09:50  - Cameo in "The Cable Guy" 
11:52 - John Waters & Director Styles 
14:04 - Civilization of Maxwell Bright 
15:10 - Music Videos 
16:07 - Hunt to Kill & Stone Cold Steve Austin 
17:05 - Inherent Vice & P.T. Anderson 
19:17 - Sitcom Work 
20:32 - Entourage 
22:05 - The Righteous Gemstones 
23:35 - Turning Down Roles & Favorite Genre
24:55 - Reality TV 
25:58 - Doing Talk Shows & Interviews 
29:03 - Quentin Tarantino 
31:25 - Working with Difficult Personalities 
33:40 - Recognizing Signs of Addiction 
37:15 - Entertainment Family & Stuttering 
42:45 - Reactions from Audience & Crew 
48:01 - Keaton Simons 
49:00 - Writing a Book 
49:50 - Natural Child Project 
51:13 - Outro 

Eric Roberts IMDB:
https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000616/

Natural Child Project:
https://www.naturalchild.org/

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

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Ace Von Johnson is a musician, voice actor and pit bull advocate.  He has played with the U.S. Bombs, Unwritten Law, Faster Pussycat and L.A. Guns, his current band.  They have a new album out on April 14th called “Black Diamonds” as well as some west coast live dates.  We discuss the new album, RocknPod, dealing with trolls, playing live and more!

0:00:00 - Intro
0:01:00 - RocknPod & Meet & Greets
0:05:45 - Nashville Rock Scene
0:09:34 - New L.A. Guns Album
0:16:15 - Cover Songs & Warped Tour
0:23:00 - Punk Rock to Hard Rock Gigs
0:31:31 - Trolls, Mental Health & Social Media
0:45:45 - Kind Fans, Gratitude & Opinions
0:54:12 - New Projects & L.A. Guns Playing Live
1:02:20 - Money Side of Music Business
1:11:17 - Pitbull Charities & Paying It Forward

Ace Von Johnson website:
http://www.acevonjohnson.com/site/

L.A. Guns website:
http://lagunsmusic.com/

Humane Society website:
https://www.humanesociety.org/

Linda Blair's Worldheart Foundation website:
http://www.lindablairworldheart.org/

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

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Slaves to Humanity is an Orange County based rock band that plays a sound described as “sunset grunge.” Singer Aidan Amini and guitarist Pierce Akers discuss the history of the band, appearing on the show No Cover with Alice Cooper & Gavin Rosdale, the new single Bully and so much more! Definitely a band with a bright future!

0:00:00 - Intro
0:00:50 - From 4 Piece to 5 Piece
0:02:19 - Aidan's Path From Guitar to Singing
0:04:38 - Guitarist Pierce Akers & Influences 
0:06:43 - Slaves to Humanity Sound
0:08:27 - Guns 'N Roses
0:10:18 - First Incarnation of Slaves To Humanity
0:13:33 - New Version of Slaves to Humanity
0:15:56 - Building Following, KLOS & Violet Saturn
0:18:05 - Musical Connections & Collaboration
0:21:32 - Newest Single "Bully" & Bully Experiences
0:33:10 - Songwriting Process
0:35:37 - Song "I Love It"
0:38:25 - Songs With Scott Holiday of Rival Sons
0:39:30 - Future Album Release Plans & Promotion
0:42:19 - Manager Shep Gordon's Advice & Branding
0:44:25 - Sunset Grunge & New Sound 
0:45:50 - Gavin Rosdale's Advice
0:48:10 - Younger Generation & Sensitivity
0:54:20 - Five Day Stint in Seattle
0:58:20 - New Bands
1:01:05 - St. Jude's Children's Hospital
1:03:08 - Outro

Slaves to Humanity band website:
https://www.slavestohumanity.com/

St. Jude's website:
https://www.stjude.org/

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

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Ronni Le Tekrø is a guitarist and songwriter, best known for playing in the Norwegian hard rock band TNT with Tony Harnell. He has new album out soon with Ledfoot that has some psychedelic, blues and folk influences. We discuss this new album along with the TNT reunion, live shows and more!

00:00 - Intro
00:41 - Limited Edition Lava Lamp
01:40 - Little Rosie & Crying
03:08 - Ego In The Coffin
04:15 - Other Songs
05:35 - Sister From The Color Purple
06:15 - This Hurtful Game & Sad Songs
06:50 - Album Pre-Order
07:36 - Live Shows & TNT Reunion
08:23.- New Music with TNT
09:25 - Relationship with Tony Harnell
11:10 - Everyone's a Star
12:18 - Tonight I'm Falling & 80s Nostalgia
13:19 - Knights Of The New Thunder Album
14:26 - My Religion & Realized Fantasies
15:44 - Label & Promotion
17:39 - Relationship with Zakk Wylde
18:37 - Love Is For Suckers & Dee Snider
20:05 - Producing New Bands
21:03 - Amnesty International
21:44 - War With Russia & Putin My Ass Song
24:03 - Outro

Ronni Le Tekro website:
https://www.ronniletekro.com/

TNT band website:
https://tnttheband.com/

Amnesty International website:
https://www.amnesty.org/en/

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

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