Chuck Shute Podcast

• Warrant Guitarist Joey Allen Opens Up About New Music, Band Business, & More!

  Joey Allen, guitarist of Warrant, discussed the band's evolution, business model, and personal growth. He highlighted the band's financial success, averaging 40-60 shows a year, and their lean touring operations. Allen emphasized the importance of responsibility, sobriety, and professionalism, noting the band's maturity and lack of drama. He mentioned the band's recent work with Pearl Drums and their commitment to charity. Allen also touched on the band's past, including demos from the "Dog Eat Dog" era and potential future projects. The conversation also covered the challenges and responsibilities of maintaining a successful band0:00:00 - Intro0:00:20 - Locations, Safety & Riots 0:04:15 - Joey's Hiatus & Coming Back 0:06:34 - How the Band Has Matured 0:08:09 - Band as a Business & Operations0:14:36 - AC DC, Van Halen & David Lee Roth 0:19:18 - Guest Lists, Helping & Entitlement0:22:55 - Sadness, Loss, Money & Purpose 0:25:15 - Sobriety & Band Sounding Tighter 0:26:40 - Warrant Set List & Albums 0:30:05 - Robbie Crane & Jerry Dixon 0:31:55 - Zero Drama Bands & Shows 0:35:45 - Bands with Issues & Low IQs 0:40:45 - Other Opportunities  0:42:27 - Doing Shows & Staying Busy 0:43:40 - Responsibility, Therapy & Self Work 0:49:23 - Performing Great Shows & Playing Tracks 0:52:07 - Poison & Def Leppard & Singers 0:56:35 - Adapting Lifestyles with Age 0:57;35 - Warrant Unreleased Music & Video 1:00:55 - Reflecting Back on Youth 1:02:45 - Skid Row Live & New Singer 1:03:55 - New Warrant & Solo Record  1:06:55 - Dog Eat Dog & Seattle Grunge1:08:02 - Self-Indulgence & Changing Things 1:10:45 - Fairness, Money, Credits & Royalties 1:15:01- Happiness & Values 1:17:45 - David Lee Roth, Jani Lane, AC DC & Pantera 1:20:50 - Online Haters 1:21:30 - Promotions Warrant band website:https://warrantrocks.com/Chuck Shute link tree:https://linktr.ee/chuck_shuteSupport the showThanks for Listening & Shute for the Moon!

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• Buckcherry Frontman Josh Todd Returns to Discuss New Music, Shows, Life & more!

  Josh Todd discussed his unique pre-show routine, emphasizing hydration and physical preparation. He shared experiences from touring with Skid Row and Steel Panther, highlighting the challenges of close quarters and personal space. Todd reflected on his 30-year sobriety and coping mechanisms like tennis. He praised AC/DC's hospitality during their tour and shared insights into his songwriting process, influenced by true crime and pandemic books. Upcoming shows include a residency in Vegas with Scorpions and dates with Kid Rock. Todd's new album releases on June 13, with videos for "Roar Like Thunder" and "Set It Free" already out.00:00 - Intro00:20 - Josh Todd's Pre-Show Routine and Hydration01:42 - Touring with Skid Row and Band Dynamics03:54 - Evolution of the Music Industry and Band Busses05:12 - Josh Todd's Role in the Saints of Los Angeles Music Video06:05 - Steel Panther Tour 07:34 - Josh Todd's Experience with AC/DC11:02 - New Album, Songs, Influences, Drugs & Pain 15:12 - Josh Todd's Sobriety and Coping Mechanisms19:23 - Making Songs For Fans Or Yourself 20:51 - Josh Todd's Songwriting Process and Inspirations23:58 - Upcoming Shows and New Album Release26:27 - Challenges of Touring and Band Dynamics28:18 - Final Thoughts and Future Plans29:20 - Outro Buckcherry website:https://www.buckcherry.com/Chuck Shute link tree:https://linktr.ee/chuck_shuteSupport the showThanks for Listening & Shute for the Moon!

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• Cliff Rigano Discusses Dry Kill Logic's Comeback, New Music, Shows & More!

  Cliff Rigano from Dry Kill Logic discussed the band's comeback, their new single "Now You Belong with the Dead," and their unique songwriting process.  The discussion between Cliff Rigano and Chuck Shute delves into the evolving landscape of live shows in the music industry, emphasizing the importance of visually stimulating performances to compensate for declining record sales. They highlight the financial challenges bands face, such as Anthrax's tour cancellation due to financial unviability. The conversation also touches on the monetization of content through platforms like Patreon and the balance between free and paid content. Rigano mentions Dry Kill Logic's new song and upcoming shows, encouraging fans to follow them on social media for updates.0:00:00 - Intro0:00:20 - Band Reunion & New Single 0:03:15 - Songwriting Process & Originality 0:10:44 - Getting Reaction From Audiences 0:12:26 - The Business & Marketing Side of Music 0:14:30 - Departure from Roadrunner Records 0:20:35 - Handpicked By Dave Mustaine for Gigantour 0:24:40 - Of Vengeance & Violence Inspiration 0:27:35 - New Music, Singles Vs Albums & Merch0:32:10 - Meet and Greets 0:33:53 - Strategically Playing Shows & Upcoming Dates 0:36:40 - Lineup Changes & Drumming 0:40:04 - Aftershock Festival & Watching Other Bands 0:41:05 - Lemmy, Maynard & Different Rockstar Personas0:48:07 - Different Levels of Fame & Fanbase 0:51:01 - Music as a Commodity Vs. Utility 0:52:40 - Success, Hard Work & Making It 0:58:10 - Gimmick, Branding, Theater & Live Shows 1:00:40 - Free Vs. Paid Content, Fanbase & Business 1:04:20 - Promotion of Following the Band 1:05:08 - Outro Dry Kill Logic Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/drykilllogic/Dry Kill Logic Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/drykilllogic/?hl=enChuck Shute link tree:https://linktr.ee/chuck_shuteSupport the showThanks for Listening & Shute for the Moon!

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• Author Xi Van Fleet Discusses Her Book 'Mao's America: A Survivor's Warning"

  Xi Van Fleet, author of "Mao's America," discusses the Cultural Revolution's impact on education and society. She explains how Mao targeted intellectuals and teachers, using youth indoctrinated in government schools to destroy old institutions. Van Fleet compares this strategy to modern movements like Black Lives Matter and Antifa, noting the use of divisive language and the empowerment of youth. She warns of the dangers of importing proletarians to create a larger underclass and divide American society. Van Fleet emphasizes the importance of understanding historical parallels to counter current political strategies aimed at consolidating power.0:00:00 - Intro0:00:20 - Cultural Revolution & It's Impact on Education 0:03:00 - Role of Intellectuals & The Great Leap Forward 0:06:32 - The Red Guards & Giving Young People Power 0:13:20 - Terminology & Counter-Revolutionaries 0:14:25 - Division By Class: Peasants, Elites & False Promises 0:20:45 - Advice to Americans, Red Flags & Communists USA0:26:05 - Division By Oppression & Rich Hypocrisy 0:28:37 - Immigration, Recruiting Revolutionaries & Promises0:33:16 - What Happens to Rich Liberals with Communism 0:37:15 - Dealing with Homeless & Drug Addicts & Power 0:40:35 - Labor Camps, Removing Threats & Power Struggles0:46:13 - Puppet Masters, Globalists & Excuses to Take Power 0:48:53 - Education & Youth in China Vs America 0:53:50 - Outro Xi Van Fleet X account:https://x.com/XVanFleetXi Van Fleet book "Mao's America: A Survivor's Warning" on Amazon:https://www.amazon.ca/dp/1546006311?ref=cm_sw_r_ffobk_cso_cp_mwn_dp_3HC7306SB91XQ027VJ67&ref_=cm_sw_r_ffobk_cso_cp_mwn_dp_3HC7306SB91XQ027VJ67&social_share=cm_sw_r_ffobk_cso_cp_mwn_dp_3HC7306SB91XQ027VJ67&bestFormat=trueChuck Shute link tree:https://linktr.ee/chuck_shuteSupport the showThanks for Listening & Shute for the Moon!

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• Comedian Andrew Orolfo Talks Bombing, Coachella, Rage Baiting, Clip Farming & More!

  Andrew Orolfo discusses his comedy career, including his game show with friends, his appearance on James Corden and on Joy Koy's Netflix special. He shares his writing process, which involves constant tweaking and interaction with his audience. Andrew reflects on the challenges of performing, such as dealing with hecklers and the pressures of maintaining a following through social media. He also talks about the financial aspects of comedy, including the benefits of corporate gigs and his experience with SiriusXM. Additionally, Andrew touches on his personal life, including his decision to stop smoking weed and his experiences with drugs at music festivals. 0:00:00 - Intro0:00:20 - Gameshow, Movies, Reboots & Celebrities 0:04:34 - Getting Older & Changing Generations 0:06:45 - Wearing Multiple Hats in Comedy & Social Media 0:09:01 - Secret Sets, James Corden, & Chopping Up Clips 0:11:30 - Crowd Work, Clip Farming, Authenticity & Curve Balls 0:17:23 - Hecklers, Bad Yelp Review & Texas 0:21:45 - Comedy Magic Club in Hermosa Beach & Jo Koy 0:26:54 - Streaming Income, Paid Views, SiriusXM & Writing Gigs 0:30:35 - Big Gigs, Opening, Corporate Gigs & Getting Fired 0:35:25 - Craziest Bombing in Florida 0:39:55 - Writing Comedy Process & Career Path 0:44:12 - Chill Vibe, Drugs, Cochella & Maximizing Fun 0:48:33 - Taquitos & Gas Station Mexican Food 0:50:00 - San Francisco, Crime & Santa Clara 0:56:10 - Old West, Bunny Ranch & Sex Workers 0:58:55 - Content Creators, Getting Clicks & Rage Baits 1:04:01 - New Special & Game Show "The Meter" 1:06:50 - Outro Andrew Orolfo Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/andrew_orolfo/Andrew Orolfo website:https://www.andreworolfo.com/Chuck Shute link tree:https://linktr.ee/chuck_shuteSupport the showThanks for Listening & Shute for the Moon!

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