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Appetite for Distortion

Appetite for Distortion
Guns N' Roses
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Ozzy Osbourne
Chinese Democracy
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Heavy Metal
Appetite For Destruction
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Kenny Wayne Shepherd
Standby
Rock and Roll
Alice Cooper
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Appetite for Distortion is a Guns N' Roses-themed podcast hosted by a radio veteran. 500+ interviews n' episodes. Past guests include Alice Cooper, Matt Sorum, Gilby Clarke, Richard Fortus, Del James, Henry Rollins, Dave Mustaine, David Coverdale, Dee Snider, Dave Kushner, Bumblefoot, Myles Kennedy, Tracii Guns, Tommy Stinson, London Hudson, Geezer Butler, Bruce Dickinson n' much more! Not officia... more

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🎶Here she is, the Rocket Queen...Adriana Smith, the OTHER voice you hear on the classic Guns N' Roses song "Rocket Queen" is here. We're also joined by her 84-year-old mama, Diane. Both speak about meeting the GN'R guys and the famous moans. How doe... more

An album over a decade in the making, Canadian metal maverick Devin Townsend has finally completed "The Moth." We discuss the new rock opera, his Strapping Young Lad days, dogs, thoughts on Guns N' Roses, and more! Guest appearance: Baby Brownstone M... more

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Adriana Smith
Voice on Rocket Queen and rock musician
Musician / Adriana Dawn Smith
Episode: Adriana Smith, The Rocket Queen | Ep. 563
Devin Townsend
Musician known for Strapping Young Lad, The Moth, and diverse solo projects
Episode: A strapping young lad named Devin Townsend | Ep. 562
Rachel Bolan
Bass guitarist and member of Skid Row
Skid Row
Episode: Rachel Bolan: Solo, Skid Row, and the St. Louis Riot | Ep. 561
Vicky Hamilton
Promoter and former manager who worked with Guns N' Roses and booker of the Troubadour
Promoter/Agent
Episode: Vicky Hamilton: Rock for Jennifer - Remembering an Iconic Promotor and Agent | Ep. 560
Carmine Appice
Musician, drummer, founder of Cactus and Vanilla Fudge; involved in Temple Of The Blues II
Temple Of The Blues / various rock projects
Episode: Carmine Appice: Cactus, Vanilla Fudge, and GN'R | Ep. 558
Geoff Harkness
Author of Estranged, Guns N' Roses & Use Your Illusion
Author
Episode: "Estranged: Guns N' Roses & Use Your Illusion" author, Geoff Harkness | Ep. 557
Frank Hannon
Guitarist, Tesla; instrumental artist behind Reflections
Tesla; Reflections
Episode: Frank Hannon, Reflections: Instrumentals, Tesla, and Guns N' Roses | Ep. 556
Gina Gershon
Actress, author of AlphaPussy
Self
Episode: Gina Gershon, AlphaP* | Ep. 555
James Greene Jr.
Author and freelance writer
Episode: "Magnum Opus: The Unbelievable 15 Year Saga of Guns N' Roses' Chinese Democracy" | Ep. 548

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Brando
Host of Appetite for Distortion

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 193 ratings
  • So satisfying

    I just binge listened over the past few days to so many episodes of your show and it brought me so much joy and nostalgia. You remind me of Marc Maron with your ability to relate to your guests but with plenty of space for them to share their stories. Keep going!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SarahashleyFox
    United Statesa year ago
  • The Ego Has Landed

    He gets - somehow - some decent guests but I laughed out loud as he bragged about what a great interviewer he is - plot spoiler: he isn’t - and yet he’s been trying to get in touch with a previous guest who refuses to answer his calls. Hmmm, I wonder why?

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    leemarc1970
    United Kingdom2 years ago
  • What a name for a show!

    Brando is so chilled and open minded to everyone’s view !

    Love this show as it feels so relaxed, no egos and gives ya info ya never knew!

    Cheers

    Benny

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Benny Harps
    Canada3 years ago
  • Goðsmack and sully saved my life. The Scars foundation is simple awesome. I am imperfectly perfect and and thanks to sully I'm proud to be. I have suffered from severe anxiety with constant severe panic attacks for 21 years. which then turned me into a Agoraphobic. I also have OCD, ADHD. I am basically homebound. I have virtual visits with My therapist weekly and take medications. She and Godsmàck saved my life. I have never had a bands music told the story of me and my life. I became the p... more

    Audible
    5
    Spf
    United States4 years ago
  • As a Agoraphobiic, severe depression.

    Goðsmack and sully saved my life. The Scars foundation is simple awesome. I am imperfectly perfect and and thanks to sully I'm proud to be. I have suffered from severe anxiety with constant severe panic attacks for 21 years. which then turned me into a Agoraphobic. I also have OCD, ADHD. I am basically homebound. I have virtual visits with My therapist weekly and take medications. She and Godsmàck saved my life. I have never had a bands music told the story of me and my life. I became the p... more

    Audible
    5
    CJ and SPF
    United States4 years ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Fans consistently highlight strong guest variety and deep GN'R or rock-industry insights.
Listeners praise the host for being welcoming and insightful with guests, and for a relaxed, ego-free interview style.
Some listeners critique moments of self-promotion or focus on the host's persona.

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Adriana Smith, The Rocket Queen | Ep. 563
Q: When did you first meet the Guns N' Roses guys?
Adriana describes meeting the band through a sequence of nights in LA, meeting Stephen Adler and Duff McKagan, and being brought into their circle by Adriana Barbour; it felt like meeting a growing group that eventually became a family.
A strapping young lad named Devin Townsend | Ep. 562
Q: How do you answer the question 'Who is Devin Townsend' in a way that resonates with fans who may not know your work?
Townsend says he views himself as a transient, evolving artist with many styles, and he describes his identity as fluid, shifting with each project while staying true to personal growth and authenticity.
Carmine Appice: Cactus, Vanilla Fudge, and GN'R | Ep. 558
Q: Did you really invent the drum clinic, or was it something you popularized first in rock circles?
I didn't invent the drum clinic, but I was the first rock musician to actively do them, turning the concept into a recurring, marketable program that included collaborating with drum companies and producing a long-running series of clinics and a best-selling drum book.
"Estranged: Guns N' Roses & Use Your Illusion" author, Geoff Harkness | Ep. 557
Q: Did you conduct new interviews for the book, or was it primarily a synthesis of existing material and archival sources?
He notes that while some interviews existed (e.g., Rolling Stone, Interview Magazine), the book is largely a historical synthesis built from extensive archival material and previously published interviews, supplemented by his own research and the broader ecosystem of GN'R scholarship.
"Estranged: Guns N' Roses & Use Your Illusion" author, Geoff Harkness | Ep. 557
Q: Why focus specifically on the Illusion era, and how did you decide to structure the book to cover that period in depth?
He explains that while Appetite for Destruction has been well documented, the Illusion era lacked a deep, detailed treatment; his aim was to provide a soup-to-nuts, cover-to-cover exploration of that era, including the creation of iconic videos and the broader cultural context, while presenting Axel's perspective rather than a one-sided critique.

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A guitar-leaning interview show with a long-running focus on Guns N' Roses and related rock figures, delivering in-depth conversations with musicians, industry veterans, and authors. Episodes often center on band history, creative processes, marketing and publicity stories, and behind-the-scenes anecdotes from the rock world, with frequent references to Guns N' Roses, side projects, and broader hard rock culture. Notable differentiators include long-form, candid guest chats, insider industry perspectives, and a distinctive layback interviewer style that invites personal storytelling and practical takeaways for fans and aspiring guests alike.

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Recent guests on Appetite for Distortion include:

1. Adriana Smith
2. Devin Townsend
3. Rachel Bolan
4. Vicky Hamilton
5. Carmine Appice
6. Geoff Harkness
7. Frank Hannon
8. Gina Gershon

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