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The Chris Cantore Show

The Chris Cantore Show

Chris Cantore

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Show overview

The Chris Cantore Show has been publishing since 2017, and across the 9 years since has built a catalogue of 92 episodes. That works out to roughly 60 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a roughly quarterly cadence.

Episodes typically run thirty-five to sixty minutes — most land between 29 min and 46 min — though episode length varies meaningfully from one episode to the next. Roughly 22% of episodes carry an explicit flag from the publisher. It is catalogued as a EN-language Society & Culture show.

The show is still active — the most recent episode landed 2 months ago, though releases have slowed compared with earlier in the run. The busiest year was 2020, with 32 episodes published. Published by Chris Cantore.

Episodes
92
Running
2017–2026 · 9y
Median length
36 min
Cadence
Quarterly-ish

From the publisher

San Diego alt radio veteran hosts real conversations with real people doing real things.

Latest Episodes

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S1 Ep 1Don Miguel Ruiz Jr.

Don Miguel Ruiz Jr. didn't just read The Four Agreements — he grew up inside them. In this episode, Don Miguel Ruiz Jr. joins Chris from his home base of San Diego to talk about his dad's legacy, what it was like to watch a family tradition transform into a global movement, and how he's carried that wisdom into his own voice and work.https://www.miguelruiz.com

Mar 25, 20261h 12m

Kyle Mooney (Saturday Night Live)

Former San Diegan / Saturday Night Live alum KYLE MOONEY talks about his new album, THE REAL ME -- available now.

Apr 21, 202530 min

Greg Koch

Former CEO and co-founder of Stone Brewing Co., Greg Koch, joins Cantore to talk everything BUT beer. OK, there is some beer talk, but the majority of the podcast is dedicated to Greg's facinating career in the music industry, pre-Stone. Speaking of, today, Koch is behind Metal Warrior, a heavy metal project that uses original music, sci-fi illustration and animated video to create an intergalactic metaverse for headbangers. Greg also explains how his childhood led to his "Arrogant Bastard", or metal ethos. Check out METAL WARRIOR here: www.metalwarrior.com

Mar 27, 20251h 19m

Plant Medicine

In this episode, Cantore x Sarah take a deep dive on plant medicine with Frankie Salazar of PORTAL EXP.

Jan 9, 20251h 8m

Sean Elo Rivera

In this episode, Cantore sits down with his neighbor Sean Elo Rivera, City Council Member for San Diego's 9th District x City Council President, to discuss San Diego's housing crisis.

Nov 5, 202440 min

Wellness Unfu*ked

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In this episode, Cantore talks to Luke Lintott about his new book, WELLNESS UNFU*KED.

Oct 25, 202437 min

Justin Pearson

Best known for his "annoying" (his words) band The Locust, Justin Pearson is the focus of Jon Nix's new documentary DON'T FALL IN LOVE WITH YOURSELF — streaming now on Apple TV. A doc about Pearson's life and the San Diego Punk scene, Cantore talks to Justin Pearson about the film and the difficulty of self promotion.

Sep 16, 202432 min

Ketamine Therapy

In this episode, Cantore posts up at Daydream MD in Pacific Beach to talk to Dr. Arsalan Azam, a board-certified Emergency Medicine physician and medical director of Daydream MD. Ketamine therapy is a novel treatment approach that uses low doses of ketamine, a dissociative anesthetic medication, to manage various mental health conditions, such as treatment-resistant depression, anxiety disorders, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Music: SUNBENDR

Aug 2, 20241h 7m

Belly Up 50th Anniversary

In this episode, Cantore posts up at the Belly Up to talk to Chris Goldsmith, President of the Belly Up, about their 50th anniversary and the history of this iconic Solana Beach venue. From its early days as a town tavern featuring local blues bands to hosting The Rolling Stones for a private party to 50 shows in 50 days for its 50th Anniversary, LFG!

Jul 24, 202446 min

The Chris Cantore Show x NamaSteve

Yoga instructor x pig whisperer Steve "NamaSteve" Hubbard continues his fight to make outdoor yoga classes available in San Diego public park spaces -- even taking it to federal court. "NamaSteve" shares his story along with an update on his pig, Clubber. Also, meet our NEW sponsor, SAUNT EYEWEAR! Promo Code: CCSHOW for 10% off

Jul 17, 202439 min

The Chris Cantore Show x Peter DiStefano (Porno For Pyros)

On this episode, Cantore reunites with guitarist Peter DiStefano before his sold-out gig at the Observatory North Park with Porno For Pyros. Also, Paul Thornton of WONDERFRONT festival discusses the 2024 lineup with a chance to WIN tickets!

Feb 22, 202436 min

The Chris Cantore Show x Dave Scott

Retired TV meteorologist x feature reporter Dave Scott joins Cantore to talk about his career and life as a local jazz trombonist.

Feb 9, 202423 min

The Chris Cantore Show x Tommy Gomes

A native San Diegan whose Portuguese family settled in the city in 1892, Tommy Gomes, aka Tommy the Fishmonger, hails from a long line of professional tuna fishermen. After getting out of prison, he landed a job in 2003 as a fish cutter. He evolved into the role of fishmonger, becoming the public face of seafood in San Diego while growing his brand to international status as host of his own TV show.

Aug 23, 20221h 4m

The Cantore Show: Cheech&Chong

Cheech Marin and Tommy Chong, better known as comedy duo Cheech & Chong, have the rare status of being culturally relevant for FIFTY years. The Cantore Show talks to the legends about their early years, cannabis products, new comic book, and plans to be the richest comedians in the world. Presented by: March and Ash, Baja Bound.

Nov 12, 202145 min

The Cantore Show: Taylor Steele

Taylor Steele, an award-winning filmmaker, creative visionary and entrepreneur, joins Cantore to talk about the Solento Surf Festival (and Solento Tequila.)

Sep 21, 202126 min

The Cantore Show: Ron W Rathbun

The Cantore Show talks to Ron W Rathbun, founder of 501(c)(3) Kelee Foundation and author of ten books educating about the mind, the Kelee, and Kelee Meditation.

Sep 15, 202131 min

The Cantore Show: Pato Banton

Reggae legend Pato Banton joins Cantore to discuss his prolific career. Dating back to the 70s in Birmingham, England, Banton first came to public attention when he worked with The Beat. In 1994, he achieved a number 1 on the UK Singles Chart with a cover of The Equals' Baby Come Back. Today, the Grammy-nominated artist tours the world spreading love.

Aug 10, 202129 min

The Cantore Show: Brett Newski

Songwriter and touring musician Brett Newski (who has played alongside the Pixies, Violent Femmes, Courtney Barnett, Manchester Orchestra, Better Than Ezra and more) joins Cantore to discuss his first illustrated book, It's Hard to be a Person: Defeating Anxiety, Surviving the World, and Having More Fun,

Jul 15, 202130 min

The Cantore Show: Brandon Parkhurst

Brandon Parkhurst is a singer/songwriter from San Diego. A key songwriter for Kut U Up and Yovee, he has toured with Green Day, Blink 182, and Jimmy Eat World. After years of hard partying (and many trips to rehab for heroin addiction,) Brandon learned that a spiritual life is the groundwork for true creation. Today, Brandon works with Somatic Healing techniques to lead people through anxiety, depression, addiction, manifestation or just to level up their current reality -- to feel fully ALIVE.

Jun 10, 20211h 0m

The Cantore Show: Perry Farrell

JANE'S ADDICTION frontman Perry Farrell joins The Cantore Show to discuss "The Glitz; The Glamour", a 35-year retrospective of his life, music and art that looks into his world outside the works of JANE'S and PORNO FOR PYROS.

Apr 20, 202137 min
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