The Kill The Can Podcast

In this episode of the Kill The Can podcast, Chewie sits down with Kramer (May 2015) to discuss his quit and how not everyone views a nicotine quit in a positive light the way the quitter does. Recorded on March 21st, 2024

In this episode of the Kill The Can Podcast, Chewie talks about insanity when it comes to making significant life changes and how going part way won't cut it. Recorded on March 20th, 2024

In this episode of the Kill The Can Podcast, Chewie talks about whether KillTheCan.org is only available to smokeless tobacco quitters or if vapers and ZYN users are welcome as well.  Recorded on March 11th, 2024

On this episode of the Kill The Can Podcast, Chewie joins Travis Duathman (September 2013) on his show Health Transformation with Travis to talk about addiction, quitting nicotine and much more.  Recorded on February 23rd, 2024

In this episode of the Kill The Can Podcast, Chewie talks about what's coming up in the near future of the podcast and delves into the steps to start a nicotine quit.  Recorded on February 27th, 2024

How long do nicotine withdrawal symptoms last? In Episode 29 of the Kill The Can Podcast, Chewie tackles one of the biggest fears quitters face: unexpected symptoms weeks into a quit. From seasonal triggers and crave prevention plans to dizziness, sore throat, congestion, sleep issues, and “the fog,” this episode explains what’s normal, what’s temporary, and why fear often spikes during recovery....

Chewie sits down with Travis (“Duathman”) for a behind-the-scenes conversation about starting a podcast — what tools to use, how to record calls, how hosting platforms work, and how to keep it simple. They also talk about long-term quitting, accountability, and how the Kill the Can community has evolved from forums to Discord as more people do everything from their phones. Join the Discord: https:...

In this episode of the Kill The Can Podcast, Chewie talks about catching up with his college roommate after 25 years, supporting local businesses and the importance of quitters meets.  Recorded on February 7th, 2024

In this episode of the Kill The Can Podcast, Chewie talks about the loss of FranPro. Franny was a former KTC admin, brother, mentor and friend to the entire community and he will be sorely missed.  Recorded on January 29th, 2024

In this episode of the Kill The Can Podcast, Chewie answers a question about struggling with stress three weeks into a quit.  Recorded on January 16th, 2024

In this episode of the Kill The Can Podcast, Chewie talks about the importance of celebrating milestones during your quit well beyond the 100 day Hall of Fame. Recorded on January 10th, 2024

In this episode of the Kill The Can Podcast, Chewie welcomes new quitters to KillTheCan.org, explains a little bit about the organization and describes what new quitters can look forward to.  Recorded on January 2nd, 2024

In this episode of the Kill The Can Podcast, Chewie answers the question: "What are the steps to quit dipping?" Quitting dip isn't easy, but it is remarkably simple.  Recorded on December 11th, 2023

Quitting dipping during the holidays can feel overwhelming — but waiting until January 1st often leads to failure. In this episode of the Kill the Can Podcast, Chewie talks about holiday stress, New Year’s resolutions, quit-related depression, and why there is never a “perfect” day to quit. Drawing from 17 years of experience, he explains why quitting today gives you better odds than any resolutio...

In Episode 20 of the Kill The Can Podcast, Chewie digs into the topic of “fake dip” – smokeless alternative products that contain ZERO nicotine and ZERO tobacco. He answers two big questions: 1) Are these products safe?   2) Can you still post roll on KillTheCan.org if you’re using them? Along the way, he talks about the physical side of the addiction (oral fixation, ritual, triggers), how fake di...

In this episode of the Kill The Can Podcast, Chewie discusses acid reflux before and after his quit, how it can mimic the feelings of heart attack and how it sent him to the emergency room twice early in his quit. Recorded on December 5th, 2023

In this short episode of the Kill The Can Podcast, Chewie discusses the period after you quit dipping for a couple of weeks referred to as 'The Fog'. Recorded on December 4th, 2023

In this episode of the KillTheCan Podcast, Chewie discusses the 'KTC Way' and how it can be applied to other areas of life, not just quitting nicotine.  Recorded on November 29th, 2023

In this episode of the KillTheCan Podcast, Chewie gets caught up after a long absence. He talks about the passing of his father and the new way Big Tobacco is advertising in 2023. Recorded on November 27th, 2023

In this episode of the KillTheCan Podcast, Chewie answers the following frequently asked questions: Are Nicotine Pouches as Safe as Caffeine Pouches? How Long Will I Think About Dip After I Quit? Why The Rough Treatment Toward Cavers? Recorded on May 9th, 2023

In this episode of the KillTheCan Podcast, Chewie answers a frequently asked question: Is There An Alternative Path That Makes Quitting Dip Easy? Recorded on April 28th, 2023

In this episode of the KillTheCan Podcast, Chewie talks about the 100 Day Hall of Fame speeches at KTC, their importance and why you should write one. He also re-visits his own speech from November 2006. Recorded on April 7th, 2023.

In this solo episode, Chewie tells about some recent interactions he's had on social media with vaping enthusiasts.  Recorded on March 22nd, 2023.

In this episode of the KillTheCan podcast, Chewie sits down with current KTC admin MNxEngineer and talks about fake dip, the genesis of his screen name and the migration from the KillTheCan forums to Discord. This conversation was cut short due to technical difficulties when we lost the first part of the conversation (probably 20 minutes or so). Never fear... MNX will return to the KTC Podcast! Re...

In this episode of the KillTheCan podcast, Chewie sits down with current KTC admin Palpatine and talks about strokes, miracles, vaccines and their philosophy about quitting smokeless tobacco. Recorded on February 27th, 2023.