The Kill The Can Podcast

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

What does freedom from smokeless tobacco actually feel like?
In Episode #49 of the Kill The Can Podcast, Chewie reflects on attending WWE SummerSlam and taking a family vacation without thinking about dip even once — a stark contrast to the years when every event or trip meant worrying about cans, spitters and the next dip.
He also discusses seasonal triggers and why quitters should be prepared when old routines unexpectedly bring cravings back.
Then Chewie answers listener comments and questions about exercise during nicotine withdrawal, nicotine-free alternatives, ZYN and Rogue, gum recession, tapering versus quitting cold turkey, difficulty concentrating after quitting nicotine and more.
Recorded August 21st, 2024
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Eighteen years free from smokeless tobacco and nicotine.
In this episode of the Kill The Can Podcast, I reflect on that milestone, what the Kill The Can community has meant to my quit, and the realization that I've now been quit longer than I was a tobacco user.
I also remember my father on the first anniversary of his death from lung cancer before answering more questions and comments from the community.
Topics include depression and emotions during early nicotine withdrawal, the story of Sean Marsee, changing your mindset when quitting, Zyn and nicotine pouch addiction, and why someone who has never used nicotine should stay far away from it.
No matter where you are in your quit, you don't have to do it alone.
Recorded on July 27th, 2024
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In this episode, I return to the YouTube comments to answer questions and respond to people at every stage of their quit.
We discuss early cravings, gum recession, withdrawal-related anxiety, ZYN addiction, bupropion, nicotine-free alternatives, quitting after decades of use, and why approaching recovery one day at a time makes the impossible feel manageable.
I also reflect on meeting a fellow quitter in Louisville, nearing 18 years nicotine-free, and the personal significance of my July 24 quit anniversary.
Stay strong. Stay quit.
Recorded on July 22nd, 2024
⏱️ Timestamps
00:00 Introduction 00:54 Life, Travel, and Summer Chaos 01:36 Meeting a Fellow Quitter in Louisville 03:34 Approaching 18 Years Quit 04:56 Remembering My Father 06:21 Answering YouTube Comments 07:16 Handling Negativity Online 08:29 Eight Days Nicotine-Free 09:36 Do ZYN Users Understand Their Addiction? 11:43 Gum Recession and Soreness 13:40 Relearning Life Without Nicotine 15:11 Why Didn't a 6mg ZYN Affect Me? 16:34 Quitting After 26 Years 18:28 A Very Creative ZYN Comment 20:43 Withdrawal, Anxiety, and Chest Pain 23:29 Using Despite Nicotine Poisoning 25:11 Quitting With Bupropion 26:15 Should a Non-User Start ZYN? 28:13 Nicotine Addiction Is a Major Accomplishment 29:33 Replacing Addiction With Healthy Habits 31:45 What Happens When You Use ZYN? 33:19 Celebrating Long-Term Quitters 33:49 Quit Today, Not Forever 35:27 Black Buffalo Nicotine-Free Pouches 37:21 Inspired to Quit in His Twenties 38:18 Closing
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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 Introduction01:05 Early Quit Encouragement01:50 Do ZYN Pouches Damage Your Gums?03:26 Slipping Up vs. Being Quit05:13 Learning Gen Z Slang06:36 Are Nicotine Pouches Safer?08:45 Are Alpha Pouches Safe?09:59 Day One Cold Turkey11:22 Is Addiction Easy to Beat?13:17 Trading One Addiction for Another14:57 The Financial Benefits of Quitting18:10 Is Nicotine Everywhere?19:10 Should I Do More Episodes Like This?19:27 Stay Strong. Stay Quit.
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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, I hope this episode reminds you that today's challenges can become tomorrow's proudest memories.
Stay strong. Stay quit.
Recorded July 3rd, 2024
⏱️Timestamps
 00:00 Introduction01:40 An Apology to the Community05:58 A Trip Down Memory Lane07:33 Independence Day & Freedom09:03 Core Memories of My Quit11:46 Embrace the Process13:29 Happy Independence Day14:03 Stay Strong. Stay Quit.
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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, where nine quitters representing more than 142 years of combined quit time share their milestones and honor the memory of Russ (Franpro), whose influence continues to inspire quitters today.
Stay strong. Stay quit.
Recorded June 24th, 2024
 
 
⏱️ Timestamps / Chapters
00:00 Introduction02:15 Pennsylvania Quit Together02:57 Brotherhood & Accountability04:15 Why Quit Meets Matter06:34 Meet Another Quitter07:09 Pennsylvania Quit Together Roll Call09:31 142 Years Quit10:24 Remembering Russ ("Fran")11:16 Stay Strong. Stay Quit.
 
 
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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 KillTheCan.org, the transition from forums to Discord, the role of accountability in recovery, and the importance of finding something new to love after quitting tobacco.
This episode is part quit story, part community history, and a reminder that no matter how long you've been quit, your journey can still help someone else.
Recorded on May 31st, 2024
Timestamps: 
00:00 Intro & Welcome00:18 Delayed Recording & Podcast Introduction01:12 Meet Aquaman (KTC Member #1)01:50 How Aquaman's Current Quit Is Different03:18 Why He Returned to Nicotine After 1,100 Days04:40 Family Tragedy, Anxiety & Life Challenges05:53 The First Dip After Quitting06:39 Twelve Years Back on Nicotine07:25 Deciding to Quit Again08:05 Life Changes That Made This Quit Successful09:30 The Early Days of Kill The Can10:43 Building the KTC Community11:16 Forum Drama & Community Memories13:19 Forums vs. Discord15:35 Advice for Long-Term Quitters16:01 Romanticizing Nicotine16:33 Freedom From Nicotine Addiction17:49 Fake Dip & Alternative Products18:51 Family Support & Quitting Tobacco20:33 Spousal Influence & Accountability21:35 Nicotine Pouches, ZYN & Modern Nicotine Products22:48 Travel Plans & Life Without Nicotine23:26 Advice for New Quitters24:13 Fall in Love With Your Quit25:21 Why Community Matters26:29 Mentorship & The KTC Roadmap26:46 The Future of Kill The Can27:45 Reflections on Nearly Two Decades of KTC29:04 Gratitude, Brotherhood & Closing Thoughts29:59 Outro

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