Chuck Shute Podcast

Episode 189- Phil Lewis!!! I've been trying to get Phil on the show for a long time and it finally happened.  It was worth the wait!  L.A. Guns has a new album out titled "Checkered Past" and we disc…

Episode 188 - Al Jackson!  Al is a hilarious comedian who has toured with Andrew Dice Clay, Jim Norton, Dave Attell, Steve-O and many more.  He also worked as a writer on Shaquille O'Neal's TV show. …

Episode 187- Howard Teman! Howard is the owner of T-Man Tattoo in Studio City, CA. He used to design concert T shirts for bands including Bon Jovi, Iron Maiden and Lynyrd Skynyrd. He also makes poste…

Episode 186- Jordan Rudess!!!! Jordan is the keyboard player for Dream Theater and Liquid Tension Experiment.  We discuss the beginning of his musical career from attending Juilliard  to almost playi…

Episode 185- Art Castro!  This was a very special episode for me because we tackle two very important topics - homelessness and the opioid epidemic. Art has a YouTube channel called “Lost in Phoenix”…

Episode 184 - Laura Guldemond! Laura was the singer in the symphonic power metal band Shadowrise.  Just when she was about to get a full time job, she got the call to join Burning Witches.  Their lat…

Episode #183 - Nick Lowery!!! Nick retired as the most accurate kicker in NFL history. He was a 3 time Pro Bowler and 7 time All Pro. We talk about about his climb to success and the obstacles he fac…

Episode 182 - Waylon Reavis! This was a really fun episode. Waylon is very down to earth and fun to chat with. His story starts with his band 3 Quarters Dead, and just when he was about to quit that …

Episode 181- Dr Moran Cerf! This was one of the most fascinating conversations I’ve ever had. Dr Cerf is a former bank robber/computer hacker turned neuroscientist. Besides his PhD in neuroscience he…

Episode 180- Alicia Vigil! Alicia is the bass player for power metal band DragonForce. She also fronts her own band, Vigil of War. We discuss lots of things in this interview including playing with T…

Episode 179- The Dead Daisies! It’s a two for one supersized podcast with two legends- Doug Aldrich (Whitesnake, Dio) & Glenn Hughes (Deep Purple, Black Sabbath). The Dead Daisies have a new album ou…

Episode 178 - Rob De Luca! Rob has played bass with a lot of great artists including George Lynch, Joan Jett & Helmet. He started out with Spread Eagle and is currently still in that band as well as …

Episode 177- Christina Chriss of Kaleido!  Christina is the lead vocalist for Kaleido, a band that has shared a stage with Aerosmith, Kid Rock, Halestorm and more! In this interview we discuss growin…

Episode 176- Thom Shea! Thom is a Navy SEAL  and served in three wars, ultimately leading a team of SEALs into Afghanistan in 2009. There he earned a Silver Star, Bronze Star with Valor, Army Commend…

Episode 175- Raanan Hershberg! I’ve been harassing Raanan to do my show and he finally relented. He’s a brilliant comedian and I really like his outside the box opinions on things like Good Will Hunt…

Episode 174- Jamie Kaler & Jason Gowin! It’s a two for one episode! Jamie is a comedian/actor and has appeared on Friends, King of Queens, Will & Grace, Robot Chicken & more. Jason is a paranormal in…

Episode 173- Nick Griemsmann! In all the interviews I’ve done, Nick’s story is the most incredible.  While working a bartender at a nightclub he decided he wanted a different life for himself. After …

Episode 172- Ron “Bumblefoot” Thal!!!! Bumblefoot is one of the most prolific guitarists ever. He has done so many amazing things through out his career it is impossible to cover everything.  He spen…

Episode 171- music journalist and author Touré! He has a new biography on Prince out titled “Nothing Compares 2 U.”  In this episode we discuss Prince’s amazing musical talents, what drove him to sup…

Episode 170- Seven Year Witch! If rock is dead these guys did not get the memo. They are lighting it up with explosive new rock songs and maniacal live shows. They’ve already shared a stage with Buck…