Appetite for Distortion

By Appetite for Distortion

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, Henry Ro... more

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How many episodes does Appetite for Distortion have?

The podcast currently has 547 episodes available.

Appetite for Distortion episodes:

February 05, 2026 Tailgunner: New Music, Guns N' Roses, and Grammys Review | Ep. 550
Tailgunner is on the rise. Judas Priest guitar legend K.K. Downing has dubbed them “the next big thing" and produced their new album, "Midnight Blitz." We talk to Tom (aka Bones) and Rhea about their growth in the UK metal scene, Guns N' Roses fandom, and thoughts on the Grammys.
Plus, "Shotgun News" with more talk about a potential new GN'R album and the Ozzy tribute with Slash and Duff. Guest appearance from Baby Brownstone.
More info:
https://linktr.ee/tailgunnerhq
https://www.facebook.com/tailgunnerhq/
https://www.instagram.com/tailgunnerhq/
https://label.napalmrecords.com/tailgunner
WEBSITE:
www.afdpod.com
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35min
January 30, 2026 How I got Dr. Pepper involved with Chinese Democracy | Ep. 549
Some might recognize Chris Kooluris as "Kaneda" from his successful pinball podcast or perhaps the controversial days on GN'R message boards. After this episode, you'll know him as reason behind Dr. Pepper getting involved with Chinese Democracy. What really happened with this infamous promotion?
More info:
https://patreon.com/kanedapinball
Our website:
www.afdpod.com
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1h 8min
January 15, 2026 "Magnum Opus: The Unbelievable 15 Year Saga of Guns N' Roses' Chinese Democracy" | Ep. 548
James Greene Jr. is the author of "Magnum Opus: The Unbelievable 15 Year Saga of Guns N' Roses' Chinese Democracy." This is the first book to unravel the entire bizarre story behind the album. Through exclusive interviews and extensive research, James shares everything...well, not those anonymous sources...
More info:
https://www.amazon.com/Magnum-Opus-Unbelievable-15-Year-Democracy/dp/1493074784
https://www.facebook.com/jamesgreenejr/
https://bsky.app/profile/jamesgreenejr.bsky.social
WEBSITE:
www.afdpod.com
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1h 24min
January 10, 2026 Peter Napoliello: Part IV (Geffen, Guns N' Roses, and The Power of Legacy) | Ep. 547
Kicking off 2026 with new resolutions and a fan-favorite guest. Former Geffen SVP of Promotions, Peter Napoliello returns for more stories about his days with Guns N' Roses. We discuss the departure of Izzy, legacy of GN'R, perspective toward older artists, and much more!
Other Peter interviews (Eps. 144, 311, and 461):
https://youtu.be/Cb-LiVvufTI
https://youtu.be/tpRG6neaCjc
https://youtu.be/BC1PPpdGxcU
WEBSITE:
www.afdpod.com
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1h 24min
December 24, 2025 A Show about Nothin' (and Atlas) | Ep. 546
New(ish) songs, another tour, your comments, a GN'R/Seinfeld multiverse...it's last podcast of 2025! First half: My review of "Nothin'" and "Atlas." Second half: "Mr. Mailstone," reading your letters. See ya in '26!
WEBSITE:
www.afdpod.com
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56min
December 17, 2025 Dan Cleary talks Jane's Addiction breakup and touring with Guns N' Roses | Ep. 545
Joining is Dan Cleary, guitar/bass tech for Jane's Addiction. Dan gets candid about their infamous fight and breakup. Plus, stories about Guns N' Roses' recent tour (filled in for Duff's legendary bass tech, McBob), alien encounters, and Yankees / Red Sox rivalry, and more!
More info:
https://www.instagram.com/dancleary79/
https://x.com/DanCleary79
https://podcasts.apple.comOthers
https://podcasts.apple.comRare
Our website:
www.afdpod.com
Note: I was right about McBob :)
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58min
December 10, 2025 Street Child O' Mine: When Guiliette met Izzy | Ep. 544
Guiliette Jimaa, a make-up & hair artist from Germany, takes us back to 1987 when a soon-to-be famous Guns N' Roses played Dusseldorf. It was there Izzy Stradlin came into her life. A sweet tale of romance, cultural barriers, and Nutella, Guiliette shares her story (and pictures) for the first time.
More info:
https://www.instagram.com/guiliettejimaa/
https://www.instagram.com/matte.or.glossy/
https://youtu.be/7CUpc8Tf5g8?si=spfvUhVoWaUcn1Lw
Our website:
www.afdpod.com
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1h 20min
November 24, 2025 Del James: Consensual Violence | Ep. 543
Author and Guns N' Roses tour manager Del James joins. We discuss his new graphic novel "Consensual Violence," Ozzy's final show, what 40 years of GN'R means to him, and more!
More info:
https://deadskypublishing.com/portfolio-item/consensual-violence/
https://www.instagram.com/deljamesgang/
* Note: Recorded 9/22 and originally meant for broadcast 10/4. When Del's graphic novel was pushed back, we pushed the airing to today, 11/24...the day before his book release of 11/25. No mentions of the just-announced 2026 tour dates or songs since this was taped before the announcement.
WEBSITE:
www.afdpod.com
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53min
November 19, 2025 The Sound and Vision of Matt Sorum | Ep. 542
Hall of Fame drummer Matt Sorum returns! We discuss his upcoming "Sound and Vision" Awards. Plus, saving the Arts in public schools, new Aerosmith/Yungblud EP, Velvet Revolver with Macy Gray, GNR's cover of "Sympathy for the Devil," what the 40th anniversary of Guns N' Roses means, and more!
More info:
https://adoptthearts.org/
https://www.instagram.com/mattsorum/
Our website:
www.afdpod.com
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1h 3min
November 18, 2025 Roddy Bottum, Faith No More: "The Royal We" is "One in a Million" | Ep. 541
Roddy Bottum, Faith No More founding member and keyboardist, has penned his memoir. We get candid about "The Royal We," fear of coming out in the 80s, the infamous Guns N' Roses tour, and much more.
More info:
https://www.instagram.com/roddybottum
https://linktr.ee/roddybottum
WEBSITE:
www.afdpod.com
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49min

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