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Appetite for Distortion

Appetite for Distortion
Guns N' Roses
Axl Rose
Slash
Mental Health
Music Industry
Ozzy Osbourne
Chinese Democracy
Velvet Revolver
Heavy Metal
Appetite For Destruction
Music
Blues Music
Rock Music
Black Sabbath
Covid-19
Standby
Kenny Wayne Shepherd
Rock and Roll
Use Your Illusion
Alice Cooper

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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We're joined by "The Pigeon Master," aka David MacPhee. David worked at the famous Record Plant during the Use Your Illusion sessions as a runner/2nd engineer. His stories feature a "menacing" Steven Adler, carrying drunk Slash & Duff, Axl's piano de... more

Triumph, one of Canada’s most revered and influential rock bands, returns with Leg 2 of the "Rock & Roll Machine Reloaded Tour." Legendary drummer Gil Moore joins to discuss the band’s 50th year, working with Todd Kerns and Brent Fitz from Slash's ba... more

The iconic frontman of Testament gets candid in his new memoir, "Holding My Breath: The Two Testaments of Chuck Billy." Chuck joins to discuss the book, 40 years of thrash, Del James friendship, Guns N' Roses, and more! More info: chuckbillyb... more

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Recent Guests

David MacPhee
The Pigeon Master, former Record Plant runner and eyewitness to Use Your Illusion era sessions
Independent musician/collector and GN'R storyteller
Episode: Use Your Illusion recording stories (told by The Pigeon Master) | Ep. 578
Gil Moore
Guitarist/Drummer of Triumph
Triumph
Episode: Gil Moore, Triumph | Ep. 577
Chuck Billy
Guitarist/vocalist of Testament
Testament
Episode: Chuck Billy, Testament | Ep. 576
Wolf Hoffmann
Guitarist, Accept
Accept
Episode: Wolf Hoffmann, ACCEPT: 50 Years of Heavy Metal | Ep. 575
Eric Stenman
Producer, guitarist and member of The Barbarians of California
The Barbarians of California
Episode: Eric Stenman, The Barbarians of California | Ep. 574
Bootsy Collins
Musician and collaborator featured on the episode
Bootsy Collins Foundation / Bootsylla Records
Episode: Bootsy Collins talks mental health album featuring Buckethead | Ep. 573
Patti Collins
Partner of Bootsy Collins, co-promoter of the episode's themes
Bootsy Collins Foundation / collaboration partner
Episode: Bootsy Collins talks mental health album featuring Buckethead | Ep. 573
Paul De Lisle
Founding bassist of Smash Mouth
Smash Mouth
Episode: Paul De Lisle: new Smash Mouth and Guns N' Roses love | Ep. 571
George Lynch
Guitarist known for Dokken, Lynch Mob, Voodoo Wiseguys
Lynch Mob / Voodoo Wiseguys
Episode: George Lynch is a Wise Guy | Ep. 570

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Brando Weisler
Host of Appetite for Distortion; radio veteran guiding in-depth conversations with rock industry figures.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 198 ratings
  • Great job!

    Thank you for producing a great podcast. Special kudos for Oni Logan and Vickey Hamilton. I was lucky to have seen Guns open for Motley in November of 87 in Greensboro, NC. I had already heard Welcome to the Jungle and loved it. I remember telling my brother that “these guys are going to be huge”. I did see the Use Your Illusion tour in Charlotte and Greensboro as well. It was still a great show but to be honest, it just was not the same after Steven Adler was gone. Thanks again and keep ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    77frankk
    United States4 months ago
  • 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
    Canada4 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

Listeners Say

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

Fans praise the guest variety and interview depth.
Audience highlights the GN'R focus and insider access as standout strengths.
Listeners appreciate Brando's relaxed, respectful interviewing style.
Some critics note vanity and self-promotion as drawbacks for the host.

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Gil Moore, Triumph | Ep. 577
Q: Was there a role model or inspiration for how you combined singing with drumming early in your career?
Moore explains there wasn't a single role model; he was influenced by multiple drummers like Ian Pace and John Bonham, as well as blues-influenced players and vocalists who could handle demanding drumming and singing, which shaped his approach rather than following one template.
Chuck Billy, Testament | Ep. 576
Q: Why did you choose the title Holding My Breath and the two-testaments concept for your memoir?
It encapsulates the dual nature of my life—one part always pushing forward and fighting to be heard, and the other part learning to breathe and find balance after cancer, family, and career shifts. The title ties together childhood survival instincts with the later understanding of who I am as an artist.
Bootsy Collins talks mental health album featuring Buckethead | Ep. 573
Q: If no one's asked you to do a radio show, I'm asking you to do a radio show, both of you.
The question prompted a warm acknowledgment of their dynamic and a willingness to explore future media appearances to promote the conversation around mental health and creative collaboration.
Paul De Lisle: new Smash Mouth and Guns N' Roses love | Ep. 571
Q: Can you talk about the story behind Better Believer and the new Smash Mouth direction?
Paul explains that the band aimed to return to their roots with a faster, punkier vibe while integrating modern energy, and that the song came together after a push from management to produce original material that captures their legacy and lightens the mood for a new era.
George Lynch is a Wise Guy | Ep. 570
Q: What can fans expect from New Lynch Mob and related projects in the near term?
Release timing is uncertain and depends on the label, but Lynch wants quick, immediate fan access to new material, with multiple projects like Cassandra's Crossing and a live Lynch Mob record in pipeline.

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Listeners get an inside look at the rock world around Guns N' Roses, with in-depth conversations that blend career retrospectives, touring anecdotes, and cross-pollination within the GN'R ecosystem. Episodes spotlight producers, road managers, promoters, journalists, and musicians who shaped or intersected with GN'R's orbit, often digging into behind-the-scenes dynamics, creative processes, and the business of rock. A standout thread is the mix of intimate storytelling and industry context, offering listeners both entertainment and actionable takeaways for musicians, managers, or PR pros looking to understand rock folklore, branding, and collaboration at scale.

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Recent guests on Appetite for Distortion include:

1. David MacPhee
2. Gil Moore
3. Chuck Billy
4. Wolf Hoffmann
5. Eric Stenman
6. Bootsy Collins
7. Patti Collins
8. Paul De Lisle

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