The Kill The Can Podcast

For years, I thought pressure was a reason to dip. A stressful day. A big moment. A tough loss. A hard conversation. Pressure always seemed to provide another excuse. This week, I found myself reflecting on my son's high school baseball career as it came to an end. Last season, he pitched a complete game in the state championship, allowing zero earned runs in a heartbreaking 1-0 loss. This year, h...

In this episode of the Kill The Can Podcast, Chewie shares a surprising social media debate that challenged one of the most basic assumptions about quitting nicotine. A public health advocate argued that the words addict and addiction are stigmatizing — and even suggested that nicotine itself should not be considered addictive. Chewie breaks down the conversation, discusses the cold turkey philoso...

After a long break, Chewie returns to the Kill the Can Podcast with an honest update on life, the holidays, and what long-term freedom from nicotine really looks like. This episode covers holiday reflections, illness and recovery, and why even during stressful moments, nicotine never crossed the mind. Proof that quitting does get easier — and it’s always worth it.   🔗 Join the KillTheCan Discord:...

Life gets busy. Stress piles up. Big changes happen. In this episode of the KillTheCan Podcast, Chewie talks about navigating a stressful, emotional season of life — back-to-school chaos, family transitions, travel, and major change — and realizing something powerful: 👉 Nicotine never crossed his mind once. This episode is a reminder that long-term freedom from nicotine is real — and that there c...

In this episode of the Kill The Can Podcast, Chewie talks about a big milestone coming up in his quit and why tomorrow (July 24th) is so important to him. Do you have a question you'd like to hear answered on the podcast?  Submit it  and we'll get it answered on a future episode! Recorded July 23rd, 2025

In this episode of the Kill The Can Podcast, Chewie shares clips from Trithious (June 2025) and CarlH20 (September 2015). Audio is shared with permission. Trithious audio was originally shared to the KillTheCan.org Discord server. CarlH20 audio originally taken from Carl's church service.  Recorded June 22nd, 2025

Sometimes the biggest milestones in life become the greatest reminders of how far we've come. In this episode, I share why I've been away from the podcast and reflect on a season filled with graduations, baseball, family celebrations, and plenty of stress. The surprising part? Not once did I think about nicotine. If you're wondering whether life ever becomes "normal" again after quitting smokeless...

In this episode of the Kill The Can Podcast, Chewie talks about the idea of 'picking your poison' and how nicotine addicts cannot enjoy the 'benefits' that are being touted about nicotine.  Do you have a question you'd like to hear answered on the podcast?  Submit it  and we'll get it answered on a future episode! Recorded April 23rd, 2025

In this episode of the Kill The Can Podcast, Chewie talks about where the podcast has been, and the importance of his Hall of Fame date this far into his quit.  Do you have a question you'd like to hear answered on the podcast?  Submit it  and we'll get it answered on a future episode! Recorded March 4th, 2025

In this episode of the Kill The Can Podcast, Chewie talks about 18 year anniversary of the KillTheCan.org community, gives a brief history of the site and gives thanks to all the KTC members.  Do you have a question you'd like to hear answered on the podcast?  Submit it  and we'll get it answered on a future episode! Recorded on November 20th, 2024

In this episode of the Kill The Can Podcast, Chewie returns to the podcast after being away for nearly a month. He also answers social media questions and comments live. Do you have a question you'd like to hear answered on the podcast? Submit it  and we'll get it answered on a future episode! Recorded on August 21st, 2024

In this episode of the Kill The Can Podcast, Chewie reflects on being nicotine free for 18 years, gives thanks to the KTC Community for all the support along the way and answers social media questions and comments live. Do you have a questions you'd like to hear answered on the podcast? Submit it  and we'll get it answered on a future episode! Recorded on July 27th, 2024

In this episode of the Kill The Can Podcast, Chewie once again answers YouTube questions and comments live. Do you have a questions you'd like to hear answered on the podcast? Submit it  and we'll get it answered on a future episode! Recorded on July 22nd, 2024

This week I'm answering questions and responding to comments from the Kill The Can YouTube community. We cover everything from ZYN and nicotine pouches to withdrawal, quitting cold turkey, gum health, addiction, and the financial benefits of living nicotine-free. If you enjoy this Q&A format, let me know and we'll do it again. Stay strong. Stay quit. Recorded July 5th, 2024 ⏱️Timestamps 00:00...

As Independence Day approaches, I found myself reflecting on another kind of freedom—the freedom that comes from quitting nicotine. In this episode, I share some of the core memories that have defined my quit journey, from my first Independence Day as a quitter to my first quit meet and the friendships that continue to shape my life today. If you're struggling through the early days of your quit,...

Chewie reflects on one of the most powerful tools in any quit: the relationships we build with other quitters. Although I wasn't able to attend this year's Pennsylvania Quit Together, it reminded me that accountability and brotherhood are often the difference between simply quitting and staying quit. The second half of the episode features a live roll call from the Pennsylvania Quit Together, wher...

In Episode 43 of the Kill The Can Podcast, Chewie sits down with Aquaman, KTC Member #1, to discuss nearly two decades of quit history, community building, and personal growth. Aquaman shares the story of his original 1,100-day quit, the circumstances that led him back to nicotine, and the life changes that helped him finally quit for good. The conversation also explores the early days of KillTheC...

In this episode of the Kill The Can podcast, Chewie sits down with Jeromy from Dip Free Dad ( dipfreedad.com ) to discuss addiction, business and life coaching for dad and more. Recorded on May 16th, 2024

In this episode of the Kill The Can Podcast, Chewie talks about getting little reminders on a daily basis that will keep your quit fresh and top of mind. Recorded on May 14th, 2024

In this episode of the Kill The Can Podcast, Chewie answers the philosophical question, "Would I ever dip again?" What if the world was coming to an end? What if I had a terminal diagnosis? What if a really terrible life events occurred? Would dipping make it better? Recorded on May 7th, 2024

In this episode of the Kill The Can Podcast, Chewie discusses canker sores that may develop after quitting smokeless tobacco, why they show up and if you should be concerned about them. Recorded April 30th, 2024

In this episode of the Kill The Can Podcast, Chewie answers a question he received from a TikTok user: I’ve been chewing for almost 17 years, I’m ready to quit but don’t know the right way to do it. Do I go cold turkey? Or do I use a nicotine supplement or a fake chew with no nicotine? Recorded on April 23rd, 2024

In this episode of the Kill The Can Podcast, Chewie discusses weight gain after quitting dip, how much a typical quitter can expect to gain and methods to deal with it. He also discusses spring seasonal triggers. Recorded on April 16th, 2024

In this episode of the Kill The Can Podcast, Chewie talks about last week's solar eclipse, Cody Rhodes finishing the story at WrestleMania XL and how those two things relate to his nicotine quit. Recorded on April 10th, 2024

In this episode of the Kill The Can Podcast, Chewie answers the often asked question, 'How long should I stay involved with the KillTheCan.org community? When should I leave?' Recorded on April 3rd, 2024