Chuck Shute Podcast – Details, episodes & analysis

Matthew W. Johnson, PhD, is a senior researcher for the Center of Excellence for Psilocybin Research and Treatment at Sheppard Pratt’s Institute for Advanced Diagnostics and Therapeutics. He is one of the world’s most accomplished scientists on the human effects of psychedelics and has conducted seminal research in the behavioral economics of drug use, addiction, and risk behavior.  The conversation explores the evolution and impact of psychedelic research, particularly psilocybin and ketamine, over the past 20 years. Dr. Johnson highlights the shift from psilocybin's political casualty status to a multi-billion-dollar industry with FDA approval potential. Psilocybin shows promise in treating tobacco addiction, with a recent study doubling nicotine patch success rates. Ketamine, approved for depression, also shows potential in addiction treatment. The discussion touches on the therapeutic settings, the importance of preparation, and the potential for psychedelics to induce profound, lasting behavioral changes. The conversation also addresses the legal landscape, ethical considerations, and the risks associated with psychedelic use.

0:00:00 - Intro
0:00:13 - Interest in Psychedelics and Early Research
0:03:09 - Behavioral Science & Psychedelics
0:05:20 - MK Ultra and Mind Manipulation
0:07:58 - Therapeutic Setting and Regulation
0:10:07 - Comparison with Traditional Treatments
0:13:19 - Psychedelic Therapy Model
0:16:45 - Music and Environment
0:18:44 - Personal Reactions and Screening
0:23:15 - Neuroplasticity and Brain Changes
0:30:27 - PTSD and MDMA
0:33:15 - Ketamine & Addiction
0:51:20 - Realizations Under Psychedelics
0:56:20 - Prince Harry & Psychedelics
0:59:15 - Psychosis Risk & Vulnerability
1:03:05 - Pursuing Psychedelics Use & Legality
1:14:01 - Outro

Dr. Matthew W. Johnson link:
https://www.sheppardpratt.org/why-sheppard-pratt/our-experts/details/matthew-w-johnson-phd/

Chuck Shute link tree:
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The conversation covers various topics, including Bob Forrest's experience as a CNN contributor, the impact of social media, and drug addiction in the music industry. Bob shares insights on the 80s drug culture in Los Angeles, highlighting connections between bands like Motley Crue, Aerosmith, and the Chili Peppers. They discuss the challenges of maintaining sobriety and the role of drugs in the music scene. The discussion also touches on the evolving nature of music, the decline of meaningful lyrics, and the impact of social media on society. Additionally, they reflect on the personal and professional struggles of maintaining a career in music and the importance of songwriting.

0:00:00 - Intro
0:00:13 - CNN Contributor & Social Media Impact
0:02:18 - Musical Connections & Drug Culture
0:05:23 - Heavy Metal Vs Indie Rock Perceptions
0:10:22 - Reflections on Kurt Cobain & Indie Rock
0:14:34 - The Role of Social Media & Personal Boundaries
0:14:47 - The Impact of Pharmaceutical Industry on Addiction
0:19:33 - Social Media & Problems with Humanity
0:34:10 - Doing Drugs & Adverse Consequences & Music
0:56:09 - The Struggle with Addiction & Path to Recovery
1:00:26 - The Role of Bands & Ebb & Flow of Success
1:08:49 - Drugs, Sobriety, Songwriting & Catharsis
1:21:18 - Psychedelics & Other Drugs & Addiction
1:26:35 - Genetic Test & Predisposition to Addiction
1:35:10 - Kids, Society, Rules and Culture
1:53:13 - Outro

Bob Forrest website:
https://bobforrestmusic.com/

Oro House Recovery Centers website:
https://www.ororecovery.com/bob-forrest/

Chuck Shute link tree:
https://linktr.ee/chuck_shute

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Wesley Kendle is a fitness trainer and former U.S. Army sniper.  In this episode we discuss the assassination attempt on former President Trump, health & fitness, life in Scottsdale and more!

0:00:00 - Intro
0:00:13 - Gym Life & Progress
0:02:20 - Joining the Army & Becoming a Sniper
0:07:40 - Psychology, Counseling, PTSD & Risks
0:12:00 - Army Training & Trust
0:13:24 - Secret Service & Army Requirements
0:18:05 - Attempted Assassination Attempt & Sniper Strategy
0:33:23 - Sloped Roof Excuse, Blame Game & Problems
0:39:33 - Theory of Staged Event & Media Terminology
0:45:30 - Becoming Interested in Health & Fitness
0:48:30 - Protein & Mistakes in Diet & Lifting
0:57:42 - Steroids & Ozempic
1:03:50 - Famous Clients & Rich People in Scottsdale
1:08:10 - Five Star Shout Outs
1:10:24 - Outro

Wes Kendle IG link:
https://www.instagram.com/wkendle_mft/?igsh=dGJ1dnZvcTY5M29n

Chuck Shute link tree:
https://linktr.ee/chuck_shute

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Lance Lopez is an American blues rock, singer, guitarist and songwriter.  He has been involved with music from a young age and was mentored by ZZ Top’s Billy Gibbons at age 16.  Since then he has toured with Jeff Beck, Steve Vai, Def Leppard, Whitesnake & more. His latest album, titled “Trouble is Good” comes out July 14th on Cleopatra Records. We discuss the new record, guitars, mentoring younger musicians, using emotion to create music and much more!

00:00 - Intro
00:45 - Audio/Visual
01:50 - Eddie Van Halen & Guitars
03:10 - Lance's Guitars & Sound
14:10 - Song "Voyager" & Spiritual Influence
16:35 - Jeff Beck
21:01 - Mentoring Younger Musicians
29:50 - Breakup Songs & Emotion in The Blues
34:00 - Expressing Emotion with Music
43:04 - Warrant, Cherry Pie & Blackfoot
44:45 - Two Wolf
47:50 - Solo Shows & Live Music
51:06 - Sammy Hagar First Van Halen Show
53:40 - Music Cities
56:10 - MuisCares

Lance Lopez website:
https://www.lancelopez.net/

MuisCares website:
https://www.musicares.org/

Chuck Shute website:
https://www.chuckshute.com/

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Tad Doyle (full name Thomas Andrew Doyle) is a musician, formerly of the band Tad and now his own solo projects. He has been called “the godfather of grunge” as his band Tad was one of the first grunge bands in Seattle.  Initially on the famed Subpop record label, they later scored two major label deals. The band toured with Nirvana, Soundgarden, Alice In Chains, Primus & Sweet Water, among others. After the band ended Tad had some other projects and now make music under the name Thomas Andrew Doyle. His latest album “Forgotten Sciences” is out now. We discuss the new record, mental health, the Seattle music scene, film work and more! 

00:00 - Intro
00:46 - Welcome & Names
01:25 - Seattle & San Diego
03:30 - Seattle Favorites
04:40 - Physical & Mental Health 
07:50 - Recording New Music
08:40 - Forgotten Sciences & Mental Health
18:30 - Cutting Down Album & Streaming
21:00 - Truth & Parenting
24:12 - Goal With Record & Soundtracks
30:05 - Why No Tad Reunion
33:10 - Discovering Music & Streaming
34:45 - Possible Live Music
36:35 - Seattle Live Music Venues
38:50 - Seattle Bands & Shows
42:28 - Acting for "Singles" & "Twin Peaks"
44:40 - Subpop Records & Store & New Bands
46:35 - Musical Collaborations Past & Future
49:30 - Doing Different Musical Styles
51:55 - American Cancer Society
53:16 - Outro

Thomas Andrew Doyle website:
https://www.taddoyle.com/

American Cancer Society website:
https://www.cancer.org/donate.html

Chuck Shute website:
https://www.chuckshute.com/

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Frank Robb is an alligator expert and founder of the non-profit EEARSS (Environmental Education Awareness Research Support and Services).  He became a Chicago legend when he caught the alligator Chance the Snapper in Humboldt Park in 2019. We discuss that incident along with many interesting facts about alligators and how they may have some answers to curing disease in humans.

00:00 - Intro
00:37 - Frank's Background
03:20 - Alligators Vs. Crocodiles
05:25 - Location, Size, & Lifespan
07:45 - Alligators, Gender & Pollutants
09:43 - Alligators & Intelligence
12:27 - Alligators With Dogs & Humans
15:10 - Alligators Diet
17:27 - Sounds Alligators Make & Teeth
19:55 - Alligators & Their Young
21:18 - Gator Holes & Predators
24:00 - Humans Feeding Alligators & Social Media
28:35 - Alligators & Manatees Hanging Together
29:32 - Chicago Gator Chance "The Snapper"
37:15 - Alligators Endocrine Systems
39:25 - Alligators & Echosystem
40:40 - Pythons
42:25 - Alligators, Disease & Conservation Issues
48:17 - Giant Snakes & Risk
51:45 - EEARSS
52:46 - Outro

EEARSS website:
https://eearss.org/

Chuck Shute website:
https://chuckshute.com/

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Andy Haynes is a comedian, writer, actor and podcaster.  His latest special, The Coward of Gramercy is available now for free on YouTube.  In this interview we discuss the Seattle comedy scene, navigating offensiveness in comedy, eyebrows, sobriety and more! 

0:00:00 - Intro
0:00:43  - Wife & Bert Kreischer
0:02:40 - Comedy Journey & Seattle Scene
0:10:42 - Phoenix Comedy Scene
0:14:20 - Comedy & Making Money 
0:19:19 - Wokeness, Comedy & Offended
0:27:12 - Fahim Anwar Edgy?
0:31:59 - Competition with Comedians
0:34:05 - Smart Comedy
0:35:40 - Eyebrow Issues
0:38:45 - Alcohol & Weed Issues
0:41:50 - Sobriety & Mental Health
0:43:15 - Instagram Explore & Camping
0:46:00 - Comedy Tour & New Special
0:48:30 - Seattle Scene Changes
0:51:00 - Soccer & Saudis
0:56:55 - Mexican Food, Basketball & Sports Bets
1:01:35 - American Native Indian College Fund
1:05:36 - Outro

Andy Haynes website:
https://www.imandyhaynes.com/

American Indian College Fund website:
https://collegefund.org/

Chuck Shute website:
https://www.chuckshute.com/

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Ari Nagel is an American mathematics professor and a sperm donor who has fathered more than 140 children. He has been nicknamed the Sperminator or the Target Donor, after the American retail corporation in whose stores some of his artificial-insemination donations were performed.  In this episode we discuss Ari’s backstory and how he became a sperm donor, the complications of having 140 kids, legal issues and more.

0:00:00 - Intro
0:01:07 - Background & Growing Up
0:04:03 - Motorcycle Accident, Money & Travel
0:07:36 - Craiglist Ad & First Donations
0:11:13 - Ari Compared to a Clinic
0:13:01 - Ari's Involvement in Children's Lives
0:15:35 - Complications & Different Rules & Prices
0:22:07 - Health Issues
0:23:45 - Making the Exchange
0:25:47 - The Moms & Vetting Process
0:32:00 - Child Support,  Legal Issues & Parenting
0:37:00 - Father's Day Weekend
0:37:37 - Happiness, Time & Travel
0:43:17 - Addiction & Retirement
0:45:59 - Kids & Moms Upset
0:47:49 - Good Father
0:49:30 - Attachment
0:50:42 - Settling Down with a Woman
0:52:55 - Helping & Different Families
0:57:03 - Dr. Oz & Talk Shows
0:59:20 - Outlook
1:00:56 - Outro

Chuck Shute website:
https://chuckshute.com/

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Penelope Spheeris is a film director, producer and screenwriter.  She directed all 3 of "The Decline of Western Civilization" with a 4th one on the way.  She also directed Suburbia, Black Sheep and Wayne's World.  This was one of the  most fun interviews I've done this year, maybe ever.  Lots of great stories about Hollywood, working with Chris Farley, her unreleased movie about Ozzfest, UFO abductions and so much more!  Check it out! 

00:00 - Intro
 00:35 - The Decline of Western Civilization 3
 04:01 - Childhood & Background
 06:00 - Movies & TV Shows & Creative Outlet
 11:00 - Hollywood Business
 12:25 - Lorne Michaels & Early Days
 14:30 - Misunderstanding Punk Rock
16:50 - Frustration With Movie Choices
20:50 - Black Sheep & Chris Farley
 24:15 - John Candy
25:34 - Happiness, Meditation & Film Industry
30:00 - Ozzy & Sharon Osbourne & Oz Fest Movie
36:17 - UFO Abductions
39:30 - Autobiography Coming Soon
40:28 - Rockstar With Mark Wahlberg
42:13 - Working with the Weinsteins
44:00 - Crispin Glover
45:20 - Flea from RHCP
46:15- Establishment, Homeless Crisis & Mental Health
52:10 - Rescues Rock
53:15 - Outro

 Penelope Spheeris website:
 https://penelopespheeris.com/

Rescues Rock website:
https://www.rescuesrock.com/

Chuck Shute website:
https://chuckshute.com/

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Brett Crozier is a retired captain in the United States Navy and author.  His current book "Surf When You Can" shares the inspiring and unexpected lessons he learned from a lifetime of honor, service and leadership.  We discuss his Navy career, life lessons he talks about in the book and more!

00:00 - Intro
00:46 - Jack Carr on Rogan Praising Brett
01:40 - Making Decisions
02:40 - Never Turn Down Espresso
09:22 - Top Gun Inspiration & Challenging Yourself 
13:10 - Adrenaline & Flying Jets
15:35 - Jets Vs. Nuclear Reactor
17:35 - UFOs
18:48 - Kindness & Nice Guys Finish Last
24:49 - Prioritizing
32:15 - Surf When You Can & Balance
37:27 - Life Moving Fast & Rocking Chair Test
38:50 - Speaking Up Even When Scared
42:55 - Veterans Village San Diego
44:42 - Outro

Surf When You Can Book:
https://www.amazon.com/Surf-When-You-Can-Leadership-ebook/dp/B0BHTP34L6

Veteran's Village of San Diego website:
https://vvsd.net/

Chuck Shute website:
https://chuckshute.com/

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