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 experie...
Jun 02, 2022•46 min•Season 4Ep. 249
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...
May 31, 2022•1 hr 3 min•Season 4Ep. 248
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 - Intro 00:35 - Headbanger's Ball & Cathou...
May 27, 2022•44 min•Season 4Ep. 247
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 - Intro 0:00:4...
May 24, 2022•1 hr 1 min•Season 4Ep. 246
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 - Intro 00:57 - Cheech & Chong & Spinal Tap 02:15 - Sunshine 03:55...
May 23, 2022•36 min•Season 4Ep. 245
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 - Intro 0:00:37 - Facial Hair & Style 0:02:28 - Military School...
May 19, 2022•1 hr 5 min•Season 4Ep. 244
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 - Intro 0:38:00 - New Album Thank Yous 0:05:45 - Album Guests 0:13:36 - Lon...
May 18, 2022•1 hr 10 min•Season 4Ep. 243
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 - Intro 01:00 - M...
May 14, 2022•57 min•Season 4Ep. 242
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 - In...
May 12, 2022•51 min•Season 4Ep. 241
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 - Intro 01:02 - 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 Re...
May 10, 2022•35 min•Season 4Ep. 240
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 - Intro 00:59 - Downloads & Streaming & Revenue 03:21 - New Iconic Record & Band 15:00 - Whitesnake Farewell Tour 16:40 - David Coverdale Reti...
May 05, 2022•54 min•Season 4Ep. 239
Pete Evick has been the guitar player for the Bret Michaels solo band for the last 19 years. He recently released two new solo songs- a cover of" 99 Red Balloons" & an original song titled "My Best Days." In this episode we discuss working with Bret Michaels, the solo songs, nuclear war, Ford Motors, Van Halen, Pete almost joining Buckcherry and more! Fun episode! 0:00:00 -Intro 0:00:56 - Stevie Rachelle of Metal Sludge & Tuff 0:02:29 - "My Best Days"' ...
May 04, 2022•1 hr 25 min•Season 4Ep. 238
Paul Taylor is the keyboardist, guitarist and background vocalist for Winger. He has worked with a number of other artists as well including Aldo Nova, Alice Cooper and Steve Perry. He co-wrote the new Skid Row single "The Gang's All Here" and will be also featured on the upcoming Mick Mars solo record. We discuss his entire career including his film/tv compositions and delve in to a variety of topics. 00:00 - Intro 00:56 - Co-Writing New Skid Row Song 04:47 - Working with Mick Ma...
Apr 25, 2022•59 min•Season 4Ep. 237
Vinnie Tortorich is a celebrity fitness trainer, speaker, podcaster and best-selling author of Fitness Confidential. He is also a frequent guest on the Adam Carolla Show. In this episode we discuss his NSNG (no sugar no grain) diet, the obesity epidemic, problems with veganism and more! 0:00:00 - Intro 0:01:12 - Technical Difficulties 0:05:15 - Podcast Guests & Music 0:11:15 - Fat: A Documentary & Peter Pardini 0:18:55 - Vegan & Carnivore Diets & Genetics 0:29:05 - Fat Shaming &a...
Apr 15, 2022•2 hr 38 min•Season 4Ep. 236
Kiko Loureiro is former guitarist in Angra and current guitarist in Megadeth. He's here today to talk about the upcoming Megadeth tour with Lamb of God, Trivium and In Flames. We also discuss his guitar playing, winning a grammy, auditioning for Megadeth, and more! 00:00 - Intro 00:38 - Learning Guitar 03:35 - Working Through Plateaus & Practicing 07:03 - Auditioning for Megadeth 09:25 - Tour with Lamb of God, Trivium & In Flames 12:21 - Stage, Mascots, Guitars & Presentation 13...
Apr 08, 2022•31 min•Season 4Ep. 235
Arno Michaelis is a former white supremacist who now helps people leave extremist organizations. He has written two books- "My Life After Hate" as well as "The Gift of Our Wounds" (co-written with Pardeep Singh Kaleka). In this episode we discuss his story of joining and leaving the white supremacist organization, diversity of thought, racism today and what can be done about it. 0:00:00 - Intro 0:00:59 - Former White Nationalist Turned Activist 0:04:10 - Background & Chil...
Apr 05, 2022•2 hr 44 min•Season 4Ep. 234
Doyle makes a rare podcast appearance for a bizarre interview. 00:00 - Intro 00:56 - Shitty Interview 12:31 - My Thoughts Doyle website: http://officialdoyle.com Catskill Sanctuary website: https://casanctuary.org Chuck Shute website: http://chuckshute.com Support the show Thanks for Listening & Shute for the Moon!
Mar 30, 2022•17 min•Season 4Ep. 233
In today's episode I look back on the life and career of the Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins who recently passed away. I also give my thoughts and opinions on his death, mental health and substance abuse. 00:00 - Intro 00:55 - Early Life 02:18 - First Big Gig- Sass Jordan 03:08 - Steve Perry of Journey to Alanis Morrisette 04:12 - Meeting Dave Grohl & Joining Foo Fighters 05:32 - Meeting Axl Rose & Grohl's Standards 06:11 - Dave Grohl's Loyalty to Hawkins 06:28 - Side ...
Mar 29, 2022•19 min•Season 4Ep. 232
Billy Bob Thornton and J.D. Andrew make up the band “The Boxmasters.” The music is reminiscent of old school classic rock with influences of the 60s and 70s as well as some modern twists. Billy has been playing in bands since middle school and was a roadie for major acts such as the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band and Blood, Sweat & Tears. J.D. has worked as engineer for everyone from Britney Spears to The Rolling Stones. In this episode we’ll discuss the recording of the new album “Help, I’m Alive”,...
Mar 27, 2022•31 min•Season 4Ep. 231
Ann Wilson is the lead singer and songwriter for the legendary band Heart, and also a successful solo artist. In this episode we discuss her connections with Michael J. Fox & Jerry Cantrell, her thoughts on Dolly Parton declining an induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, songwriting, women in rock, covering Sixx AM, her new album Fierce Bliss and more! 00:00 - Intro 00:48 - Things in Common 01:40 - Seattle Restaurants 02:51 - Heart Early Days & Struggle 04:15 - Playing High Schoo...
Mar 24, 2022•34 min•Season 4Ep. 230
Acey Slade has played with Dope, Murderdolls, Joan Jett and others. He also has his own coffee company, CatFight Coffee. In this episode we discuss his path to success with music, appearing on Dawson’s Creek, his relationship with fans and more! 00:00 - Intro 00:28 - Journeyman/Vagaond/Hired Gun 02:07 - Dope 05:20 -Growing Up in the Country 07:22 - Early Days & Creating Luck 08:45 - Working For a Shady Company 13:15 - Murderdolls 14:46 - Dawson's Creek & Katie Holmes 16:43 - Big Day...
Mar 16, 2022•54 min•Season 4Ep. 229
Steve Grimmett is the frontman for Grim Reaper (Steve Grimmett’s Grim Reaper)- a British heavy metal band from the new wave of British heavy metal era. The band had 3 classic albums in the 80s and the title tracks were all featured on MTV. In this episode we discuss working with legendary producer Max Norman, appearing on Beavis & Butthead, celebrity meetings, touring and the new live album “Reaping the Whirlwhind.” 00:00 - Intro 00:43 - Upcoming Tour 02:24 - Reaping the Whirlwind 04:46 - Fi...
Mar 14, 2022•37 min•Season 4Ep. 228
Reed Diamond is an actor who is known for his roles on Homicide: Life on the Street as well as 24. He has also appeared in the films Moneyball and Good Night Night, and Good Luck. In this episode we discuss working his life and career as an actor, working with Brad Pitt & George Clooney, playing bad guys & cops and his upcoming roles on Better Call Saul and Gaslit. This was a really fun conversation for anyone who loves movies and TV, and educational for anyone wanting an acting career. ...
Mar 11, 2022•2 hr 40 min•Season 4Ep. 227
Jimmy Gnecco is the singer/songwriter for the band Ours. They are currently on tour supporting their latest self-titled album. In this episode we discuss the new album, his feelings about being a musician, tours with Mark Lanegan & Lana Del Rey, almost joining Velvet Revolver & Stone Temple Pilots and more! 0:00:00 - Intro 0:00:58 - New Tour & Album 0:02:30 - Three Sections to the Album 0:05:05 - "Don't Lose Yourself" 0:10:00 - "Walking On Sunshine" & Dep...
Mar 09, 2022•1 hr 15 min•Season 4Ep. 226
Lawrence Gowan is the singer and keyboard player for Styx. He also has a very successful solo career in Canada. Styx will be on tour this summer with Loverboy & REO Speedwagon. We discuss that as well as their Vegas residency shows with Ann Wilson & Don Felder, the latest Styx album and more! 00:00 - Intro 00:42 - Band Zoom Meetings 02:07 - Todd Sucherman Drummer 03:25 - Vegas with Ann Wilson & Don Felder 05:46 - REO Speedwagon & Loverboy Tour 06:35 - Arizona & Best Cities to...
Mar 08, 2022•27 min•Season 4Ep. 225
Lee Ving is the frontman for the hardcore punk band FEAR. He also has had many acting roles, appearing in the films Flashdance, Clue and others. In this episode we discuss the early punk scene, his friendship with John Belushi, FEAR's legendary SNL performance, hanging with Mick Jagger, new music from FEAR and more! 00:00 - Intro 00:45 - Yale & Vietnam War 02:53 - Early Music Career 04:10 - Punk Rock Beginnings 05:01 - Starting Fear & L.A. Punk Scene 07:24 - John Belushi & SNL 1...
Mar 03, 2022•38 min•Season 4Ep. 224
Michael Thomas is the guitarist with Adler's Appetite and has also played with Faster Pussycat, Bang Tango, Beautiful Creatures, Saliva, Tuff and others. In this episode we talk about his new solo music plus working with D.J. Ashba, playing live with 3/5 of Guns 'n Roses, how he gets his six pack abs and more! 00:00 - Intro 00:46 - Locations 01:48 - Fly In For Shows 03:25 - Other Work & Tech Stuff 05:29 - New Song "What's On Your Mind" 09:04 - Writing Songs with Stev...
Mar 02, 2022•51 min•Season 4Ep. 223
Jim Peterik is a guitarist, singer and songwriter. He started his career fronting "Ides of March" and wrote the #2 hit song "Vehicle." He also co-wrote many songs with .38 Special including "Hold On Loosely" & "Caught Up In You" as well as the song "Heavy Metal" with Sammy Hagar. And of course he was formerly in Survivor and wrote or co-wrote all their hits including the #1 hit smash "Eye of the Tiger" from Rocky 3. In this episode ...
Mar 01, 2022•26 min•Season 4Ep. 222
Ted Nugent is a rock legend who has sold millions of records on the strength of such classic anthems as “Stranglehold” and “Cat Scratch Fever.” He has a new album coming out called “Detroit Muscle.” In this episode he highlights some of the charity work he does, tells a great story of hanging with Keith Richards at Studio 54, plays riffs on his guitar, shoots his bow & arrow and more! Some of the most fun I’ve had doing this show! 00:00 - Intro 01:02 - "Mother Theresa with a Glock"...
Feb 25, 2022•56 min•Season 4Ep. 221
Ian Anderson is the frontman for Jethro Tull, one of the biggest and most influential rock bands of the 70s. In this episode we discuss their new album, spirituality, recording the guitar solo on Aqualung, touring with Led Zeppelin and more! 00:00 - Intro 00:45 - Making Music Vs Retirement 02:53 - Zealot Gene 05:04 - Mine is the Mountain & Spirituality 10:36 - Shoshana Sleeping & Songwriting 13:05 - Guitar Solo on Aqualung 14:40 - Shows with Led Zeppelin 18:10 - Fans & Covid 20:06 - ...
Feb 22, 2022•26 min•Season 4Ep. 220
