Andrew’s very personal and fun storytelling comedy, combined with his exemplary work ethic has earned him high praise from some of the best comedians in the business. Andrew is a regular opener for Christopher Titus and has toured across North America and Europe with Steve Hofstetter.

Aside from his television appearances on NBC & FOX, Andrew was featured in the popular “Truth or Drink” webseries from Buzzfeed and his DryBar Comedy Special has over 15 million views on facebook.

0:00:00 - Intro

0:01:23  - Welcome

0:02:01  - Craig Gass / Discovering Andrew

0:03:35 - Ted Alexandro & Craig Ferguson 

0:08:10 -  High School TV and Sad Rides

0:10:56 -  Growing Up With Bob Rivers

0:19:21  -  Steven Wright Comedy Show

0:22:20 -  Path to Starting Stand Up 

0:23:10 -  Speech at Brother’s Wedding 

0:26:15 - Job Interview Story 

0:29:29 - Trying Stand Up Comedy

0:30:55 - Living With Six Comedians 

0:32:00 - Toyota Commercial / Living in Car

0:36:15 -  Hooters Weekly Show 

0:37:50 -  Dry Bar Comedy / Million Views

0:40:55 -  Comedian Notebook 

0:46:25 -  Jon Ryan Story 

0:50:35 -  Homeless Video 

0:53:10 -  Audition for Late Night

0:54:50 -  Being Hit On 

0:56:10 -  Signing Breasts
VIDEO CLIP:
https://youtu.be/uAVSj7yJELw

0:58:10 -  Magic Trick 

1:00:05 -  Seahawks 

1:01:50 -  Ozzy Osbourne 

1:02:36 - Bill Burr and Other Comedians 

1:04:20 - Bad Tweets

1:06:10 - Chapelle Special 

1:07:00 - More Craig Gass Talk 

1:08:27 - World Vision 

1:09:45 - Future Plans 

Chuck Shute Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/chuck_shute/

Andrew Rivers Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/andrewjrivers/

World Vision:
https://www.worldvision.org

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00:00 - Intro

01:42 - Welcome Natalie! 

02:24 - Taylor Swift and Guitar Lessons

03:50 - Performing in Bars at Age 15 

04:45 - Contemporary Music Class

06:55 - College and Musical Hiatus 

08:10 - Natalie & Brenna and Nina 

09:08 - Natalie and the Sweet Talkers 

13:00 - Roger Clyne and The Refreshments 

16:45 - Eddie Eberle 

18:03 - Arizona Music Scene

19:30 - Apache Lake Festival 

  21:28 - Inspiration for Music 

  24:05 - Concert Goers & Phones 

  28:05 - Covers Vs Originals 

  28:53 - Style and Looks in Music 

  30:40 - Stevie Nicks 

  32:15  - Lady GaGa

  34:20 - Compliments & Criticism 

  36:40 - Health & Fitness

  37:57 - Performing with Stevie Nicks 

  39:52 - Making New Music 

  41:17   - Song Sparked by Rhonda’s Passing

  43:05  - Demos and Live Shows 

  47:02 - Stage Moves 
VIDEO LINK: 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q4ukONwIKj8&feature=youtu.be

  48:28 - LIVE SONG “Less Alive” 
VIDEO LINK:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NlGLW1QzWfc

   52:22 - Song discussion (AUDIO ERROR)

   53:45 - LIVE SONG “Seasons” 
VIDEO LINK:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=59d3APIYCOE   

58:32 - How Do You Sing Like That?!

1:00:20 - American Heart Association 

1:01:45 - Wrap Up

Chuck Shute Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/chuck_shute/

Natalie Merrill Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/nataliemerrillmusic/

Natalie and the Sweet Talkers Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/natalieandthesweettalkers/

American Heart Association:
https://www.heart.org/

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00:00 - Intro
01:45 - Eddie Eberle and Christian Champion
06:30 - Early Musical Influences 
08:50 - Learning All the Instruments 
13:15 - Berklee School of Music
18:15 - The Royals and Playing at the Roxy
20:15 - Modern Royal
23:55 - Jam Sessions 
26:15 - Loveyourself and Hawthorne Heights
28:00 - Pseudo Pink
33:55 - Performing Live  
38:02 - Future Plans
39:45 - New Artists Out Now
42:55 - Fame
44:30 - More Berklee College Talk
47:11 - N.A.M.I. -National Alliance on Mental Illness
50:55 - Wrap Up

Chuck Shute Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/chuck_shute/
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Zach Winters (Pseudo Pink) Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/pseudopink_/
. 
N.A.M.I. - National Alliance on Mental Illness:
https://www.nami.org
 . 
Chuck Shute Podcast Facebook Page:
https://www.facebook.com/chuckshutepodcast/

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00:00 - Intro
01:57 - Growing Up In Queens / Knicks Fan
02:53 - Catholic Upbringing
04:17 - Early Comedy Influences
05:17 - Ted's Rap Group & Boo'd at the Apollo
07:55 - Gym Teaching Career
09:20 - Queens College
11:44 - Quitting Teaching
13:23 - Stand Up in Other Countries
15:38 - Jerry Seinfeld 
17:18 - Dave Chappelle 
18:10 - Conan O'Brien
19:05 - David Letterman
21:15 - More Late Night TV Talk
23:50 - TV Acting Work
24:55 - Working with Jim Gaffigan
27:10 - Opening Acts
28:35 - LaBamba Joke
30:17 - Shaq Joke
33:09 - Podcast "A Little Bit Me"
34:30 - Social Media
35:55 - Tim Dilllon 
36:53 - Amy Silverberg
37:20 - Ted's Wife and Kid
42:30 - N.A.M.I. (National Alliance on Mental Illness)
43:30 - Doctors Without Borders
45:05 - Teacher's Lounge
46:30 - Wrap Up

Chuck Shute Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/chuck_shute/

Ted Alexandro Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/tedalexandro/

NAMI:
https://www.nami.org

Doctors Without Borders:
https://www.doctorswithoutborders.org

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00:00 - Intro
01:58 - Radio Voice
03:10 - Small Town Living
04:42 - College Life at WSU
06:00 - Working in Sports
08:15 - Spokane, WA
10:10 - Modeling Career
13:03 - Moving to Phoenix for iHeart Radio
19:25 - Garth Brooks
21:32 - Chris Young 
22:25 - Shaquille O'Neal
23:45 - Tom Green
25:02 - Steve-O
26:32 - Duck Dynasty
27:20 - Mark Rypien
28:10 - Bug Bites
31:45 - Path to Sobriety
40:15 - Hiking
42:20 - Cheryl Strayed (author of "Wild") and Bridge of the Gods
47:20 - Havasupai Falls 
48:57 - Diet and Snacks
51:02 - How to Eat a Cupcake (see Youtube Video link below)
53:05 - Junkfood Vices
55:02 - Arizona Animal Welfare League
55:05 - Future Plans & Wrap Up

Chuck Shute Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/chuck_shute/

Sara Jean Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/sjontheradio/

Arizona Animal Welfare League:
https://aawl.org

Cupcake Video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ilf2JbwaT4o

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William Pitts is a three time Emmy award winning reporter for KPNX (NBC Affiliate in Phoenix).  

     00:00 - Intro
     01:22 - Welcome William Pitts!
     02:23 - The Grand Canyon
     03:43 - Other Arizona Gems
     05:05 - Why The News?
     06:19 - Eager and the Round Valley Ensphere
     08:45 - Job at Apache Observer
     10:05 - Arizona State University
     12:45 - Hearst Award for Radio Reporting
     16:56 - Starting at KPNX as an Intern
     17:30 - UFO Tape
     18:52 - Working with Fay Fredricks
     22:01 - Downsizing
     23:15 - First Reporter Job
     25:02 - Duck Calling Competition
     25:44 - Meeting His Future Wife
     28:20 - Emmy for "Charlie Foxtrot"
     34:02 - Emmy for "Common Ground" 
     37:40 - Gracie Award - Alliance of Women 
     38:45 - "Quarter Mile" - Adrianne Salinas Case 
     44:18 - "Downfall" Podcast About Hamilton High
     48:25 - Kairo Seijuro the Light Rail Avenger (Sword Guy)
     51:23 - Anatomically Correct Gargoyle Statue on CNN
     52:29 - Weather Mishaps
     53:30 - Twitter and Internet News
     55:30 - Stories That Will Dreads
     56:55 - Stories That Will Loves
     57:20 - Celebrity Interviews
     59:45 - Seeing Reporters in the Field
01:01:45 - Susan G. Komen & Multiple System Atrophy 
01:04:54 - Honor Flights
01:06:50 - Wrap Up

Chuck Shute Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/chuck_shute/

William Pitts Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/william_pitts12/

Susan G. Komen:
https://ww5.komen.org  
  
Multiple System Atrophy Coalition:
https://www.multiplesystematrophy.org

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Episode #22 - comedian Liz Miele!  Liz started doing stand up comedy in New York City at age 16 and has appeared everywhere from Comedy Central to an issue of Runner’s World. She has two comedy albums out right now, as well as an upcoming cat book. We  talk about all of this in the episode as well as her relationship with George Carlin, mom jeans, curly vs straight hair and more! 

0:00:00 - Intro
0:01:27 - Straight Hair Vs Curly Hair 
0:03:27 - East Coast Vs West Coast Comedians
0:05:33 - Sandra Bullock Movies 
0:07:30 - Early Stand Up 
0:08:10 - One Eyed Cat Joke
0:09:45 - Bringer, Barking and Open Mic Comedy Shows 
0:15:10 - George Carlin Mentorship 
0:22:16 - Social Media 
0:24:40 - Cat Videos 
0:26:00 - Fan Interactions 
0:29:53 - Typical Day on Tour 
0:33:33 - Nudist Colony in West Virginia 
0:37:00 - Bombing Shows 
0:44:50 - Heckler Story 
0:48:10 - Trolls, Being Offended and Cancel Culture 
0:56:01 - Late Night TV
0:57:45 - Pilot and Web Series 
0:58:45 - Health And Sobriety 
1:00:17 - Mom Jeans and Literally Overuse
1:01:10 - Jersey Accent  
1:01:54 - Favorite Music 
1:03:30 - Jed Foundation (Mental Illness and Suicide Prevention)
1:04:30 - Dyslexia Advantage 
1:05:15 - HOPE Program 
1:06:30 - Upcoming Cat Book
1:07:50 - Wrap Up 

Chuck Shute Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/chuck_shute/

Liz Miele Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/lizmiele/

Dyslexia Advantage:
https://www.dyslexicadvantage.org

The HOPE Program:
https://www.thehopeprogram.org

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Comedian Liz Glazer

Liz Glazer Instagram: 
https://www.instagram.com/lizglazer/

Chuck Shute Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/chuck_shute/

ACLU:
https://www.aclu.org

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Episode 20 - Drummer Troy Patrick Farrell 

00:00 - Intro

02:02 - Troy's Name and Connections

03:47 - Griffith, Indiana 

04:56 - Musical Background

05:40 - Motley Crue

07:30 - Neil Peart from Rush

09:02 - Moving to Los Angeles 

10:15 - Diggity Dave and the Old Days

11:05 - Filthy McNasty and FM Station

13:30 - Axl Rose, Sebastian Bach & The King of India

18:25 - Drumming Sound

20:25 - Zoltan Chaney

21:41 - Playing Zeppelin with John Corabi and Vince Neil

23:05 - John Corabi's Crue Album

24:50 - Gilby Clarke 

25:30 - C.C. Deville (Poison) 

26:47 - Jani Lane (Warrant) 

33:00 - Mike Tramp and White Lion 

37:56 - The Lost Angels 

41:02 - Cheap Thrill 

41:30 - Gilby Clarke Show in AZ Cancelled 

43:35 - Fight with Kristy Majors of Pretty Boy Floyd

45:25 - Booking Shows and Being a Tour Manager

46:55 - Bobby Blotzer and Don Dokken

47:50 - Dead Clubs T Shirt Business 

48:30 - This, That and The Other Radio Show 

49:45 - Softball for Fun

50:26 - Justa Center and Animal Rescue

51:35 - Future Plans for Lost Angels and Gilby Clarke

52:23 - Wrap Up

Troy Patrick Farrell Instagram: 
https://www.instagram.com/drummertpf/

Chuck Shute Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/chuck_shute/

Justacenter:
 http://www.justacenter.org/

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The Black Moods stop by to talk about their career and perform 3 songs from their album "Sunshine"

00:00 - Intro 

02:15 - Welcome The Black Moods!

02:47 - Mutual Connections 

03:38 - Josh's Background

05:10- Jordan's Background

06:10 - Chico's Background

07:35 - Guitar Tech for the Gin Blossoms

11:30 - How The Black Moods Formed

12:45 - Chico Wore a Dress

13:35 - The Black Moods Influences and Sound

15:00 - Management Mismatch 

18:05 - Small Gig in Utah

20:10 - Circus Mexicus and January Jam in Mexico

21:35 - Local Rock Radio 

23:22 - Robbie Krieger

24:35 - Gene and Nick Simmons

25:50 - Meeting David Coverdale 

28:05 - Whitesnake Vocals 

28:44 - Lita Ford 

29:18 - Jane's Addiction 

30:12 - Roger Clyne & The Peacemakers

31:40 - Working with Producer Johnny K 

34:25 - Career Day

35:40 - Mishap in Austin

36:55 - Van Theft in Scottsdale

39:00 - Low Carbs and Vodka

39:40 - Bella Donna Wine

41:20 - Watcha Got and Full Album

42:30 - On Stage Mishap

43:00 - Breast Cancer and Alzheimer's Awareness

43:25 - Future Plans

44:03 - LIVE SONG "Bad News"

47:50- LIVE SONG "Bella Donna" 

51:08 - LIVE SONG "Watcha Got" 

54:46 - Wrap Up

The Black Moods Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/theblackmoods/

Chuck Shute Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/chuck_shute/

Breast Cancer Research
https://www.bcrf.org/blog/bcrf-highest-rated-breast-cancer-organization-us

Alzheimer's
https://www.alz.org

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