The Kill The Can Podcast

If you've ever quit smokeless tobacco, chances are you've asked at least one of these questions.
How long do cravings last? What happens if I relapse? Why does alcohol make me want to dip? Is it normal to still have cravings six months later?
In this episode of the Kill The Can Podcast, we're answering 15 of the most common questions we hear from people trying to quit nicotine. These questions are inspired by years of conversations with members of the Kill The Can community and represent the challenges almost every quitter faces.
Topics include:• Early withdrawal• Relapse and recovery• Drinking without dipping• Weight gain after quitting• Long-term cravings• Anxiety and brain fog• Nicotine pouches• Finding your "why"• Building a new identity after quitting• And much more
Recorded July 29th, 2026
 
 
Timestamps / Chapters
00:00 Intro01:46 Day 3 Cravings & Withdrawal03:50 I Relapsed After 42 Days05:33 Drinking Without Dipping07:17 Breaking the Morning Routine08:36 Cravings at 6 Months10:53 Weight Gain After Quitting12:34 When Dip Becomes Your Identity14:45 Friends Who Still Dip16:38 Can You Ever Have "Just One"?18:04 Nicotine Pouches & Alternatives19:39 Anxiety After Quitting21:12 Finding Your "Why"23:49 The Day 75 Plateau25:40 Should You Tell Your Family?27:04 Can You Quit After 20 Years?28:07 Final Thoughts
 
 
Whether you're on Day 1 or celebrating years of freedom, we hope this episode reminds you that you're not alone.
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Thanks for listening, and remember...
You don't have to quit forever. You just have to quit today.

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, he carried the expectations that come with being the ace of a championship-caliber staff and took the ball whenever his team needed him most.
As I watched the final chapter unfold, I realized something: not once did I think about nicotine.
In this episode, I share the emotions of watching a young man grow up, the pressure that comes with high expectations, and the realization that quitting tobacco didn't just help me survive life's biggest moments—it allowed me to be fully present for them.
Whether you're a parent, an athlete, or simply someone learning to navigate life's pressures without nicotine, I hope this story resonates with you.
Stay strong. Stay quit.
Recorded June 4th, 2026
Timestamps
00:00 Introduction01:41 Pressure02:35 Last Year's State Championship Run03:37 The Weight of Expectations04:59 107 Pitches06:02 Five Days Later07:30 Thinking About Pressure08:57 Not Once Did I Think About Nicotine09:56 Gratitude11:00 Stay Strong. Stay Quit.
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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 philosophy of quitting nicotine, and asks the community for feedback.
Can anyone quit nicotine with dedication and will?
Or do people need nicotine replacement tools to succeed?
Recorded on March 4th, 2026.
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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.
 
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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 comes a point where cravings no longer dictate your thoughts, reactions, or daily life.
Topics include:
Life after nicotine addiction
Nicotine pouch withdrawal and modern addiction
Why nicotine “benefits” don’t apply to addicts
Big Tobacco’s pivot to pouches
Community, accountability, and long-term quitting
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Tomorrow marks 19 years since I quit nicotine.
In this personal episode, I reflect on the gratitude I feel toward the Kill The Can community and the accountability, support, brotherhood, and sisterhood that have helped me remain nicotine-free for nearly two decades.
July 24 also marks two years since my father passed away from lung cancer. I discuss his decision not to reveal the full extent of his diagnosis, the anger I experienced after his death, and the understanding and love that eventually replaced it.
Tomorrow is important, but it is never promised.
All we truly have is today. Today, we post roll. Today, we make the promise. Today, we stay quit.
Recorded July 23rd, 2025
Timestamps
00:00 Introduction01:41 Pressure02:35 Last Year's State Championship Run03:37 The Weight of Expectations04:59 107 Pitches06:02 Five Days Later07:30 Thinking About Pressure08:57 Not Once Did I Think About Nicotine09:56 Gratitude11:00 Stay Strong. Stay Quit.
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This week, two members of the Kill The Can community share deeply personal stories about accountability, addiction, faith, and freedom.
Trithious explains how the principles of brotherhood changed the way he views friendships, while Carl H2O tells the remarkable story of finding hope after years of nicotine addiction and celebrating more than a decade of freedom.
These stories remind us that quitting tobacco is about far more than giving up nicotine—it's about changing lives.
Stay strong. Stay quit.
Recorded June 22nd, 2025
 
 
⏱️ Chapters:00:00 Introduction00:39 Trithious – Brotherhood & Accountability03:43 Carl H2O's Story Begins07:11 Addiction & Dopamine14:22 Discovering Kill The Can16:44 The Daily Promise20:28 Ten Years of Freedom25:31 Faith & Freedom35:15 Holding Each Other Up43:00 Sharing Your Testimony45:20 Closing Thoughts45:44 Stay Strong. Stay Quit.
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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 tobacco, I hope this episode gives you some encouragement.
Recorded June 30th, 2025
 
 
⏱️ Chapters / Timestamps
00:00 Introduction00:46 Life Has Been Busy02:32 A Family Full of Milestones05:15 Not Once Did I Think About Nicotine06:17 The Daily Promise Works07:29 Coming Up Next08:18 Stay Strong. Stay Quit.
 
 
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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. 
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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. 
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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. 
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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.
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Recorded on August 21st, 2024