If you've ever quit smokeless tobacco, chances are you've asked at least one of these questions.

How long do cravings last? What happens if I relapse? Why does alcohol make me want to dip? Is it normal to still have cravings six months later?

In this episode of the Kill The Can Podcast, we're answering 15 of the most common questions we hear from people trying to quit nicotine. These questions are inspired by years of conversations with members of the Kill The Can community and represent the challenges almost every quitter faces.

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Recorded July 29th, 2026

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00:00 Intro

Whether you're on Day 1 or celebrating years of freedom, we hope this episode reminds you that you're not alone.

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You don't have to quit forever. You just have to quit today.

For years, I thought pressure was a reason to dip.

A stressful day. A big moment. A tough loss. A hard conversation. Pressure always seemed to provide another excuse.

This week, I found myself reflecting on my son's high school baseball career as it came to an end. Last season, he pitched a complete game in the state championship, allowing zero earned runs in a heartbreaking 1-0 loss. This year, he carried the expectations that come with being the ace of a championship-caliber staff and took the ball whenever his team needed him most.

As I watched the final chapter unfold, I realized something: not once did I think about nicotine.

In this episode, I share the emotions of watching a young man grow up, the pressure that comes with high expectations, and the realization that quitting tobacco didn't just help me survive life's biggest moments—it allowed me to be fully present for them.

Whether you're a parent, an athlete, or simply someone learning to navigate life's pressures without nicotine, I hope this story resonates with you.

Stay strong. Stay quit.

Recorded June 4th, 2026

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00:00 Introduction

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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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Tomorrow marks 19 years since I quit nicotine.

In this personal episode, I reflect on the gratitude I feel toward the Kill The Can community and the accountability, support, brotherhood, and sisterhood that have helped me remain nicotine-free for nearly two decades.

July 24 also marks two years since my father passed away from lung cancer. I discuss his decision not to reveal the full extent of his diagnosis, the anger I experienced after his death, and the understanding and love that eventually replaced it.

Tomorrow is important, but it is never promised.

All we truly have is today. Today, we post roll. Today, we make the promise. Today, we stay quit.

Recorded July 23rd, 2025

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00:00 Introduction

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This week, two members of the Kill The Can community share deeply personal stories about accountability, addiction, faith, and freedom.

Trithious explains how the principles of brotherhood changed the way he views friendships, while Carl H2O tells the remarkable story of finding hope after years of nicotine addiction and celebrating more than a decade of freedom.

These stories remind us that quitting tobacco is about far more than giving up nicotine—it's about changing lives.

Stay strong. Stay quit.

Recorded June 22nd, 2025

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Sometimes the biggest milestones in life become the greatest reminders of how far we've come.

In this episode, I share why I've been away from the podcast and reflect on a season filled with graduations, baseball, family celebrations, and plenty of stress.

The surprising part?

Not once did I think about nicotine.

If you're wondering whether life ever becomes "normal" again after quitting smokeless tobacco, I hope this episode gives you some encouragement.

Recorded June 30th, 2025

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00:00 Introduction

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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. 

Do you have a question you'd like to hear answered on the podcast? Submit it and we'll get it answered on a future episode!

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