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"Magnum Opus: The Unbelievable 15 Year Saga of Guns N' Roses' Chinese Democracy" | Ep. 548
2026-1-15 | 1h 23 mins.
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

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Peter Napoliello: Part IV (Geffen, Guns N' Roses, and The Power of Legacy) | Ep. 547
2026-1-10 | 1h 23 mins.
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

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www.afdpod.com
A Show about Nothin' (and Atlas) | Ep. 546
2025-12-24 | 56 mins.
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
Dan Cleary talks Jane's Addiction breakup and touring with Guns N' Roses | Ep. 545
2025-12-17 | 57 mins.
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

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Note: I was right about McBob :)
Street Child O' Mine: When Guiliette met Izzy | Ep. 544
2025-12-10 | 1h 19 mins.
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

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About 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 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 officially affiliated with the band Guns N' Roses. “I always enjoy connecting to those who avoid the obvious pedestrian cliche rockisms and who will converse with intelligence...kudos. That makes for a worthwhile broadcast. “- Alan Niven, former GN'R manager.

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