Chuck Shute Podcast

Omar Doom is an actor, musician and artist.  He's most well known for his roles in several Quentin Tarantino films including Deathproof, Inglorious Basterds, and Once Upon a Time In Hollywood.  He is also working on his own movie projects and performs electronic industrial music under the name "Straight Razor."  This was a really fun episode and Omar's got great stories about Tarantino & Eli Roth, music and more! 00:00 - Intro01:00 - Guns 'N Roses & Aerosmith 02:40 - Family Upbringing 07:18 - Musical Background 09:40 - Current Musical Sound 19:25 - Upcoming Movie Projects 20:15 - Quentin Tarantino & Deathproof 27:25 - Inglorious Basterds 30:40 - Eli Roth & Hostel 32:35 - Stanley Kubrick & Noel Gallagher 35:50 - Stand Up to Cancer Charity 36:40 - Outro Omar Doom website: Up to Cancer website: Shute website: the show

Wednesday 13 is a solo singer and songwriter and was also previously the frontman for The Murderdolls. He is starting a new tour soon and a new album drops in October.  Lots of great topics in this episode including getting the call to join the Murderdolls, glam & punk rock influences, an upcoming show at the Rainbow with Lita Ford & John 5 and more! 00:00 - Intro00:58 - Living In L.A. 03:07 - Upcoming Tour 05:40 - Meet & Greets 08:48 - Merch 09:50 - Opening Bands 12:20 - New Album 202219:40 - Music For Fun & Inspiration 24:07 - Getting the Call for Murderdolls 30:40 - Skid Row & Glam Rock 33:52 - Punk Rock & Other Influences 37:30 - New Music & Production 41:35 - Musical Style & Guns 'N Roses 44:00 - Bourbon Crow & Acoustic Tour 46:03 - Show at the Rainbow w/ Lita Ford & John 5 49:20 - Rob Zombie & The Munsters51:00 - Stage Names 53:24 - Cats 56:43 - Outro Wednesday 13 website: Charity website: Shute website: the show

Dr. Katherine Ramsland is a professor of forensic psychology at DeSales University. She holds degrees in philosophy, psychology and criminal justice. She has appeared on more than 200 crime documentaries and shows, is an executive producer of Murder House Flip, and has consulted for CSI, Bones, and The Alienist.  She has written more than 1,500 articles and 68 books, including “Confessions of a Serial Killer” about the BTK Killer.  In this episode we discuss the BTK Killer, potential active serial killers, red flags with serial killers & mass shooters, and more! 0:00:00 - Intro0:00:43 - Books 0:02:10 - Serial Killers & Science 0:10:17 - Psychopath Vs. Sociopath 0:17:10 - Narcissism & Mental Health0:20:58 - Popularity of True Crime 0:26:58 - Conspiracies, Emotion, Logic & Facts 0:30:40 - Staircase Murder & Cognitive Errors 0:36:50 - Accuracy of Convictions & Mistakes  0:38:40 - Communicating with BTK & Prison Situation 0:45:20 - Wife of BTK & Signs of Serial Killers 0:49:15 - Mass Shooters & Red Flags 0:58:01 - Violent Movies & TV 1:01:15 - Michigan School Shooter 1:03:20 - No Perfect Killer Profile 1:06:54 - Charities 1:08:30 - Murder House Flip 1:12:10 - Outro Confessions of a Serial Killer Book:  Case Foundation website: for DeSales website: Mounted Police website: House Flip: Shute website: the show

Miljenko Matijevic is the singer and founding member for the band Steelheart. He also did the singing vocals for Mark Walhberg in the movie Rockstar as part of the band Steel Dragon. That band (which also included Zakk Wylde & Jeff Pilson) may have a reunion of sorts with a very well known drummer replacing Jason Bonham. We discuss all this plus the new single recorded in 10 languages, singing for the Doors, movie projects and more! 00:00 - Intro00:50 - Los Angeles & Moving 02:51 - Getting First Record Deal 07:45 - Creating Luck & Hard Work 08:56 - New Album & Name Changes 12:30 - New Song, Video & Languages 21:22 - Live Shows with Steelheart & Movie 23:02 - Steelheart TV, Movies & Other Projects 25:45 - Steel Dragon Updates 30:30 - New Store & Steelheart Jacket 32:43 - Cost of Music & Making Money 36:04 - Meet & Greets 37:20 - Singing with The Doors 39:25 - STP & Velvet Revolver 41:55 - World Kitchen 44:00 - Outro Steelheart website: Kitchen website: Shute website: the show

Keri Spencer is a licensed attorney and executive director and founder of RISE (Restoring Identities after Sexual Exploitation).  RISE is a shelter for girls under age 18 who are victims of sex trafficking and/or commercial sexual exploitation.  In this episode we discuss the problem of sex trafficking in America, red flags, potential solutions, and if there will ever be another Jeffery Epstein. 0:00:00 - Intro 0:01:06 - Sex Trafficking Definition 0:04:56 - Victim Demographics 0:07:03 - Girl at Maverick's Game 0:11:21 - Typical & Non-Typical Trafficking Cases 0:15:36 - Trafficking of Immigrants 0:18:20 - Statistics & Worsening 0:20:05 - Backpages & Online Pornography0:25:45 - Society's Views on Pedophilia 0:27:38 - Examples & Media Exposure 0:32:20 - Foster Care & Trafficking 0:34:50 - Branding & Tattoos 0:36:55 - Warning Signs 0:38:30 - Homelessness & Fentanyl 0:41:00 - Grooming & Downward Spiral 0:42:23 - Religious Cults 0:43:20 - Conspiracies & Next Jeffery Epstein 0:45:55 - Problems with Justice System 0:49:40 - Red Flags 0:56:36 - Solutions 1:00:25 - R.I.S.E. Shelter 1:06:50 - Publicity & Awareness 1:09:45 - Outro Human Trafficking Help Line Website: Shelter website: in Defense - protection products website: Wireless kids safe cell phone website: Young Eyes website: Shute website: the show

Sean Dowdell is a musician, author and businessman. He is the drummer for Grey Daze, which features the late Chester Bennington on vocals. There is a new album out on July 1st called “The Phoenix”, which also features Dave Navarro and Filter’s Richard Patrick.  We discuss the new music plus mental health, business, politics, the entitlement culture and so much more! Fascinating conversation with Sean!0:00:00 - Intro0:00:53 - New Grey Daze Album 0:02:55 - Evolution of the Music 0:06:35 - Chester Bennington & Emotion0:07:37 - How to Listen & TV/Movie Placement 0:11:40 - Streaming & Listens 0:14:30 - Lyrics & Pearl Jam Influence 0:17:40 - STP Album with Chester 0:18:36 - KISS, Guns n Roses & Band Dynamics 0:23:55 - Pearl Jame, Prince, RHCP & Soundgarden 0:28:05 - Motley Crue & Soundtrack to Your Life 0:29:44 - Chester Bennington & Something Not Right 0:35:25 - Stigma of Mental Health & Society Downward Spiral 0:38:40 - Opportunity in America & Entitlement Culture 0:41:55 - Transgender Athletes & Helping People 0:44:30 - Innovation, Competition, & College 0:49:30 - Politicians & Loyalty to Political Party 0:53:10 - Club Tattoo, Waterface & Continuing Music 0:57:20 - Touring with Grey Daze,  Hologram & Guests0:59:45 - Pete Loran from Trixter 1:02:05 - Antidepressants 1:06:20 - New Leaf Foundation 1:07:32 - Outro Grey Daze website: Leaf Foundation website: Shute website: the show

Tommy Chong is an actor, comedian, musician, activist and pothead.  He is best known for being half of the epic comedy duo Cheech & Chong. He also played the character Leo on That 70s Show and the upcoming spinoff That 90s Show.  In this episode we discuss his cannabis products, the Jason Vorhees Meets Cheech & Chong project, the opioid epidemic, religion and more! 0:00:00 - Intro0:01:06 - Nature's Medicine & Products 0:04:43 - Jordan Belfort - Wolf of Wall Street 0:07:35 - Legal Issue & Arrest 0:13:55 - Opiates, Fentanyl & Making Mistakes 0:19:55 - Cleaning Up 0:21:35 - Having Fun with Cheech 0:23:58 - Chong's Heritage 0:26:28 - That 70s Show Reboot 0:31:25 - Improvisational Writing 0:34:45 - Still Smokin' Improv Act 0:36:55 - Hank Williams Jr & Country Music 0:39:27 - Smoking with Snoop Dogg  0:42:40 - Cancel Culture & Racism  0:46:15 - Religion & Philosophy 0:53:11 - Wars, Oil & Hemp 0:56:45 - Growing Weed & Brands 0:57:33 - Fun Cheech & Chong Projects 0:59:50 - Moses the Warrior 1:00:53 - Charity, Movie Company & Theme Park 1:04:19 - Gun Problem, Free Will & Spiritual World 1:09:03 - Outro Tommy Chong website: Place Called Home website: Shute website: the show

Ajay Popoff is the singer for Lit. Even if you don’t think you know the band, you have probably heard their hit “My Own Worst Enemy”which is played everywhere from video games to karaoke. They have a new album out June 17th titled “Tastes Like Gold.”  It features the new party anthem song “Kicked Off a Plane.”  In this episode we discuss the new album, songwriting, Lit’s early days, being kicked off a plane and more! 00:00 - Intro00:45 - New Album & Co-Writers05:15 - Lit's Background & Sound Evolution 11:30 - Early Struggles & Lit Podcast 14:39 - True Story Behind "Kicked Off A Plane" 19:06 - Mouth Shut & Censorship 22:25 - Flying Private, Jamey Johnson & Country 25:50 - Music Videos  27:02 - Lake Havasu & Other Shows Lit Band website: Jude's Children's Hospital website: Shute website: the show

Jaret Reddick is a musician, voice actor and podcaster. He’s known for being the frontman for Bowling for Soup as well as the voice of Chuck E. Cheese. He has a new album out with Bowling for Soup as well as a new solo country album.  In this episode we discuss the new music, the early days of Bowling for Soup, music videos, censorship, dealing with fans and more! 00:00 - Intro00:47 - Podcasts, Producing & Staying Busy 04:06 - Touring in Texas 05:22 - Sports Fan & Sports Betting 07:20 - New Country Album "Just Woke Up" 08:48 - Garth Brooks, Dave Grohl & Sebastian Bach 13:21 - Comments, Trolls & Fans 15:43 - Reaction to New Album & Critics 19:43 - Chilling Out, Old School Country & Simplicity 22:15 - Bowling for Soup Origin Story 26:40 - Discovering New Music & Opening Bands 32:25 - Vans Warped Tour 35:10 - Music Videos & High Anxiety37:55 - I Wanna Be Brad Pitt 40:15 - Alexa Bliss 43:15 - High School Never Ends 45:15 - 1985 Song & TikTok 47:13 - Censorship 50:30 - Worst Dressed & The Grammies 53:05 - Dealing with Fans55:03 - Darius Rucker & Crossing Over 56:36 - Foundation 45 57:45 - Outro Jaret Reddick website: 45 website: Shute website: the show

Jim McCarty is the drummer and founding member of the Yardbirds. The Yardbirds featured three legendary guitarists: Eric Clapton, Jeff Beck and Jimmy Page. The band was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 1992 and rank #89 on Rolling Stone’s list of “100 Greatest Artists of All Time.”  Jim has a new book out titled “She Walks in Beauty: My Quest for the Bigger Picture.” In this interview we discuss the best Yardbirds guitarist, playing Ouija boards with Jimmy Page, Jim’s bad experience with LSD, hearing Paul McCartney play him an early version of “Yesterday” and more! 00:00 - Intro00:38 - Quitting the Day Job 03:05 - Putting Out Albums Vs. Singles 05:05 - Pussycat Dolls Song & Royalties 08:30 - Recording New Music 09:20 - Best Guitarist? 11:30 - Jimmy Page & Ouija Boards 14:30 - Linked Together & Global Consciousness 18:15 - Visions Before Death & Charlie Watts 19:40 - Birds & Butterflies 21:30 - Signs, Synchronicity  & Salvador Dali 24:42 - Drugs & LSD 30:20 - Religion, Morality & Philosophy 36:30 - Success, Fame & Gratitude 37:48 - Interactions with The Beatles 40:18 - Other Memories & Touring w/ The Yardbirds 42:35 - Sarcoma Foundation 44:40 - Outro Jim McCarty website: Foundation of America website: Shute website: the show

Chris Ballew is the frontman for the Seattle rock band The Presidents of the United States of America. He also makes children’s music under the pseudonym “Caspar Babypants.”  He has a new solo record out now titled “Soul Unfolded” and another one coming out in July called “Primitive God.” In this episode we discuss his new music and the creative process, plus making music & videos with the Presidents, how they got the Drew Carey theme song, working with Beck, getting drunk with Dave Grohl and more! Very fun episode! 0:00:00 - Intro0:00:49 - Things in Common & Seattle Living 0:04:20 - Making Music to Make People Feel Good 0:05:55 - Nap Dance & New Album "Soul Unfolded" 0:09:20 - Keyboards & Sounds 0:16:25 - Primitive God & Making Music 0:18:41 - Caspar Babypants TV Show0:22:16 - Staying Creative, Meditation & Ram Dass 0:25:55 - Lump & Music Video 0:27:55 - Roman Coppola & Other Music Videos 0:30:24 - Kicks, Energy & Beck 0:33:45 - Dealing with Fame & Success 0:36:55 - The Drew Carey Show Theme Song 0:38:45 - Doing Live Shows & Performing 0:43:15 - Freedom, Providing Joy & Collaborating 0:47:49 - Famous People 0:49:10 - Psychedelic Journey & Influences 0:51:10 - Movies 0:53:42 - PEPS, Well Spring & Mary's Place 0:55:35 - Drunk with Dave Grohl in the Late 90s 0:58:45 - Krist Novoselic 1:02:10 - Outro Chris Ballew website: website: Spring Family Services website: Place website: Shute website: the show

Riki Rachtman is a TV/radio personality best known for hosting MTV’s Headbanger’s Ball. He also owned the legendary Hollywood rock club The Cathouse. He has also done a lot of work for NASCAR and has an annual charity motorcycle ride called “Riki’s Ride.”  In this episode we’ll discuss how The Cathouse started, his relationship with Guns ’n Roses, his portrayal in the Pam & Tommy series, the possibity for a Cathouse TV series and more! 00:00 - Intro00:35 - Headbanger's Ball & Cathouse 04:20 - Beating Up The D.J. & Gratitude 05:54 - Going To Shows 06:43 - Guns 'n Roses 08:30 - Memories & Friends 12:05 - Opening the Cathouse 14:40 - Sometimes Giving Up is Ok 17:03 - Podcast & Other Projects 18:52 - Getting Help & Control Freak 24:35 - Cathouse in Pam & Tommy Show 27:15 - Meeting Fans  29:25 - Cool With Rockstars & Dave Mustaine30:27 - My Chemical Romance 33:35 - The Cathouse TV Show 35:35 - Alice Cooper 37:02 - Positivity Vs Negativity 43:15 - Outro Cathouse Merch website: Ride fundraiser: Shute website: the show

Jack Thompson, nicknamed “The Throwing Samoan” is former collegiate and NFL quarterback.  When he left Washington State University he was the most prolific passer in NCAA history.  He was drafted 3rd overall by the Cincinnati Bengals and spent 4 years with them and 2 years with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. In this interview we discuss his Samoan heritage and upbringing, his playing career, his thoughts on the current WSU football team, the Cougs First networking group and more! 0:00:00 - Intro0:00:45 - Samoan Heritage & History 0:06:29 - Immigrating to the United States 0:09:40 - Jack's Parents 0:13:17 - Choosing WSU Over UW 0:18:15 - Learning from 4 WSU Coaches 0:23:23 - Dan Doornik 0:26:05 - Drafted into the NFL 0:28:00 - Time in Cincinnati 0:31:35 - Time in Tampa Bay 0:35:00 - Cougs First Networking Group 0:41:05 - Pac 12 Conference & Commissioner 0:44:36 - Cougs for 2022 0:46:38 - Jayden De Laura Vs. Cameron Ward 0:48:10 - Jack Working with Wide Receivers 0:50:25 - Players Getting Paid 0:55:13 - Why WSU is Great & Donations 0:59:40 - Outro Cougs First website: to WSU link: Shute website: the show

The Black Moods are a modern classic rock band from Tempe, Arizona. Their last album “Sunshine” spawned 4 songs in the top 30 billboard rock charts. Their latest album “Into the Night” is out June 3rd and sounds killer. We discuss the new album in detail, plus singing with Robby Krieger of the Doors, their stellar cover of “Old Man Down the Road”, giving cupcakes to the radio stations, shredder’s anonymous and more! 00:00 - Intro00:57 - Cheech & Chong & Spinal Tap02:15 - Sunshine 03:55 - Cupcakes to the Radio Stations 05:45 - Whatcha Got Video 07:02 - Producer Johnny K. & Home 08:25 - Recording New Record "Into the Night" 09:20 - Producer Eddie Kramer 11:30 - Youth Is Wasted On The Young 12:45 - Hollywood & Big Time 14:25 - Competition & Making Music 16:05 - On & On And Junkie Excuses 19:20 - The Cure & Album Title 21:30 - Two Kinds of People 22:40 - The Gin Blossoms 23:22 - Shows 24:45 - Robby Krieger of The Doors 26:20 - Old Man Down The Road 27:30 - Upcoming Shows & Scott Stapp29:35 - Shredding Video 30:35 - New Album & Music Video 33:40 - Joybus Charity 34:43 - Outro The Black Moods website: Joy Bus charity website: Shute website: the show

Chuck Wright is a bass guitarist who has played with Quiet Riot, Alice Cooper, Giuffria and many others. He has a new solo album out now titled “Sheltering Sky” that features a long list of stellar musicians including Jeff Scott Soto, Scotti Hill, Troy Lucketta, and Derek Sherinian. We discuss all this in the interview plus Axl Rose in the bathroom, Robin Zander in a bowling alley, music royalties, social media and more! 0:00:00 - Intro0:00:37 - Facial Hair & Style 0:02:28 - Military School & Rock n Roll 0:04:18 - Jack Bruce's Bass & Memorabilia0:05:45 - Developing Artists & Music Scene0:07:47 - Axl Rose & Guns 'n Roses 0:11:45 - Alice Cooper & Spinal Tap Moments 0:15:30 - Slash & Guitar Feel vs Technicality 0:18:17 - Chuck's New Solo Album 0:22:20 - Throwin' Stones & Negativity 0:26:34 - Jam Night at the Whisky & Robin Zander 0:31:15 - Social Media Use 0:33:32 - The Other Side & Frankie Banali 0:36:00 - Giving Up The Ghost 0:37:00 - Farewell Horizon 0:38:25 - Writing Lyrics 0:40:50 - Cradle of The Sun 0:42:46 - Performing Live 0:46:05 - Current Projects 0:48:02 - Quiet Riot & The Simpsons 0:50:20 - Two Different Quiet Riots 0:52:19 - Background Vocals & Michael Anthony 0:53:15 - Ted Nugent 0:54:40 - No Picks 0:57:10 - Song Royalties  1:00:03 - New Album 1:02:05 - World Central Kitchen 1:03:55 - Outro Chuck Wright website: Central Kitchen website: Shute website: the show

Edgar Winter is a musician, songwriter and record producer.  He has a new album out now called “Brother Johnny” that is a tribute to his late brother Johnny Winter.  The album includes a large list of stellar musicians including Joe Walsh, Taylor Hawkins, Michael McDonald, Ringo Starr, Billy Gibbons & many others. We discuss the new album, dealing with success & fame, memories from the 70s and so much more! 0:00:00 - Intro0:38:00 - New Album Thank Yous0:05:45 - Album Guests 0:13:36 - Lone Star Blues 0:19:22 - Music, Fame & Spiritual Path 0:27:15 - Clive Davis & Critical Success 0:28:56 - Edgar Winter Group & Commercial Success 0:32:35 - Free Ride 0:36:00 - Keyboard Synthesizers 0:38:55 - The Beatles & Ringo Starr 0:43:58 - Johnny B. Goode & Joe Walsh 0:48:05 - Stranger Song & Guests 0:50:45 - Rock & Roll Hall of Fame 0:51:40 - Fans, Fame & Making It 1:01:00 - Success with Relationships 1:03:46 - Other Projects 1:05:55 - Animal Charity 1:08:36 - Outro Edgar Winter Website: Society website: Shute website: the show

Dr. Donald Hoffman is cognitive psychologist and science author.  He studies consciousness, visual perception and evolutionary psychology using mathematical models and psychophysical experiments.  His book “The Case Against Reality” challenges whether what we perceive is really reality or an interface we are using.  We discuss all this in the episode as well as black holes & worm holes, the space time continuum, artificial intelligence, what happens when we die and more! 00:00 - Intro01:00 - Misperceptions of Reality & Jewel Beetles 03:30 - Phantom Limb Phenomenon & User Interface06:35 - Evolving with Interface Vs. Reality As It Is 08:52 - Problems with Space Time Continuum & Quantum Theory 15:20 - Black Holes & Worm Holes 18:25 - Time Travel and Speed of Light & Space Time Shortcuts 20:25 - True Reality Behind the Curtain, The Brain & Consciousness 27:56 - Virtual Reality, Robotics, Artificial Intelligence & Consciousness 38:02 - Peak Into Portals Through Dreams, Drugs & Meditation 40:42 - Consciousness Is Fundamental & Hidden Connections 41:55 - Government Studying This Versus Physicists & Power44:36 - Simulation Vs. Reality  & Endless Variety of Consciousness 47:25 - Death & Consciousness 49:45 - What is The Purpose of Life & Global Consciousness  54:20 - Donating to Research 56:08 - OutroCase Against Reality book: to Research: Shute website:  the show

Roger Joseph Manning Jr. is an amazingly talented keyboardist, singer and songwriter.  He has released music with Jellyfish, Imperial Drag, his own solo career and most recently with two of his Jellyfish bandmates as The Lickerish Quartet.  He has also recorded and/or toured with Beck, Morrissey, Ringo Starr, P!nk, Blink 182, Roger Waters and many more.  In this episode we discuss why Jellyfish wasn't more well known, how the music business has changed, musical inspiration and more!  00:00 - Intro01:06 - Top of the Pops 02:15 - Lickerish Quartet 06:05 - Popularity of Rock Pop Music 08:15 - Working with Big Artists 10:05 - Jellyfish Vs. Pink Floyd 12:23 - Jellyfish & Radiohead 15:30 - Jellyfish & Seattle Bands 17:20 - End of Jellyfish 18:17 - Music Business Now Vs. Then 26:05 - Focus for Original Music & Session Work 29:55 - Recording Music 33:23 - Keytar 34:45 - Moog Cookbook & Daft Punk 37:10 - The Black Crowes & Tears for Fears 38:40 - Music & Film School at USC 42:38 - Indie Music & Films 43:45 - Doing Live Shows as Lickerish Quartet 48:01 - Pay Attention to Politics 49:15 - Outro Lickerish Quartet website: to Vote: Shute website: the show

Jack Carr is a New York Times bestselling author, former Navy SEAL,  and host of the Danger Close podcast. His first book “The Terminal List” has been turned in to a series on Amazon Prime starring Chris Pratt. His latest book, “In The Blood” will be out May 17th everywhere.00:00 - Intro01:02 - Terminal List TV Show & Chris Pratt 08:30 - Grassroots Growth 09:50 - Guest on Joe Rogan 11:07 - Hunting & Societal Changes 16:53 - In the Blood & Book Tour 19:38 - Negative & Positive Reviews 22:40 - Research for Books 25:55 - How to Save America 31:02 - Charities 33:35 - Outro Jack Carr website: 22 website: Defense Foundation website: Shute website: the show

Joel Hoekstra is the guitar player for Whitesnake, Trans-Siberian Orchestra, Joel Hoekstra's 13 and most recently the group "Iconic" (with Michael Sweet of Stryper).  In Joel's second appearance on the show we discuss all his groups plus rock n roll fantasy camp, band lineup changes, gratitude, Chicago sports and more! 00:00 - Intro00:59 - Downloads & Streaming & Revenue 03:21 - New Iconic Record & Band 15:00 - Whitesnake Farewell Tour 16:40 - David Coverdale Retirement Plans 18:30 - Smaller Shows with Brandon Gibbs 20:15 - Playing Arenas & Success Path 23:15 - Productivity & Getting Better 27:10 - Gratitude  and Appreciating Things 28:32 - Silence Vs Listening to Music 30:05 - Old Concerts 32:10 - Older Singers & Lineup Changes 36:32 - Bad Business 38:25 - Rock & Roll Fantasy Camps 41:21 - Alternative Rock 44:50 - Chicago Sports 51:50 - Salvation Army52:30 - Outro Joel Hoekstra website: Shute website: Army website: the show