In this episode of the Kill The Can Podcast, Chewie shares a surprising social media debate that challenged one of the most basic assumptions about quitting nicotine.

A public health advocate argued that the words addict and addiction are stigmatizing — and even suggested that nicotine itself should not be considered addictive.

Chewie breaks down the conversation, discusses the cold turkey philosophy of quitting nicotine, and asks the community for feedback.

Can anyone quit nicotine with dedication and will?

Or do people need nicotine replacement tools to succeed?

Recorded on March 4th, 2026.

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After a long break, Chewie returns to the Kill the Can Podcast with an honest update on life, the holidays, and what long-term freedom from nicotine really looks like.

This episode covers holiday reflections, illness and recovery, and why even during stressful moments, nicotine never crossed the mind. Proof that quitting does get easier — and it’s always worth it.

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Life gets busy. Stress piles up. Big changes happen.

In this episode of the KillTheCan Podcast, Chewie talks about navigating a stressful, emotional season of life — back-to-school chaos, family transitions, travel, and major change — and realizing something powerful:

👉 Nicotine never crossed his mind once.

This episode is a reminder that long-term freedom from nicotine is real — and that there comes a point where cravings no longer dictate your thoughts, reactions, or daily life.

Topics include:

Life after nicotine addiction

Nicotine pouch withdrawal and modern addiction

Why nicotine “benefits” don’t apply to addicts

Big Tobacco’s pivot to pouches

Community, accountability, and long-term quitting

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In this episode of the Kill The Can Podcast, Chewie talks about a big milestone coming up in his quit and why tomorrow (July 24th) is so important to him.

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Recorded July 23rd, 2025

In this episode of the Kill The Can Podcast, Chewie shares clips from Trithious (June 2025) and CarlH20 (September 2015). Audio is shared with permission.

Trithious audio was originally shared to the KillTheCan.org Discord server.

CarlH20 audio originally taken from Carl's church service. 

Recorded June 22nd, 2025

In this episode of the Kill The Can Podcast, Chewie gives an update on what's going on in his life, why the podcast has been on hiatus and what's coming up next.

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Recorded June 30th, 2025

In this episode of the Kill The Can Podcast, Chewie talks about the idea of 'picking your poison' and how nicotine addicts cannot enjoy the 'benefits' that are being touted about nicotine. 

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Recorded April 23rd, 2025

In this episode of the Kill The Can Podcast, Chewie talks about where the podcast has been, and the importance of his Hall of Fame date this far into his quit. 

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Recorded March 4th, 2025

In this episode of the Kill The Can Podcast, Chewie talks about 18 year anniversary of the KillTheCan.org community, gives a brief history of the site and gives thanks to all the KTC members. 

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Recorded on November 20th, 2024

In this episode of the Kill The Can Podcast, Chewie returns to the podcast after being away for nearly a month. He also answers social media questions and comments live.

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Recorded on August 21st, 2024