Appetite for Distortion

Alan Niven

theafdshow@gmail.com

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Booking Overview

A Guns N’ Roses–themed rock conversation show that books recognizable figures from classic and modern hard rock—often with an insider, offbeat angle. For PR pros, it’s a high-credential platform that rewards guests who can go beyond standard rock tropes and offer detailed, personality-driven perspectives.

Metrics

Episodes: 500

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 4.7/5.0

Estimated listeners: 1k-10k

Gender skew: Male

Location: USA

YouTube: 17.0k subscribers

Instagram: 22.0k followers

Contact Information

theafdshow@gmail.com

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Host

Alan Niven - Described in the podcast description as a former Guns N’ Roses manager and a radio veteran who hosts the Guns N’ Roses-themed podcast.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

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Typical Credentials:  
Notable rock-industry participants (band members, managers, close tour staff, established rock journalists/musicians, and specialists with credible connections to major tours). Guests typically have direct, first-hand involvement with Guns N’ Roses-era or adjacent rock history, or strong personal authority in their domain (e.g., authorship tied to GN’R narratives; recognized professional expertise with tour access).
Required Achievements:  
published books or autobiographical works, long-running journalism or documented music career, membership/role in prominent rock acts or touring crews, high-visibility professional reputation tied to major touring

Recent Guest Discussions

Brooke Ellis - Ghostwriting/uncredited Work For Steven Adler’s Autobiography; Relationship With Steven Adler; His Own Music (helldefy) And Related Projects.

Craig Duswalt - Touring With Guns N’ Roses; Regrets About His Unauthorized Account; Details From His Time As Axl’s Assistant; Remembrance Of Doug Goldstein.

Dr. Steven Thaxton - How He Joined Guns N’ Roses As Their Personal Chiropractor During The Use Your Illusion Era; Chaotic Tour Stories; Dinners With Axl And Related Experiences.

Recent Topics

Rock, Music, Celebrity, Biography, Management

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Appetite for Distortion
:

Brooke Ellis: "I'm the TRUE co-author of Steven Adler's book!" | Ep. 569

July 07, 2026

Brooke Ellis, longtime rock journalist and musician, joins to share his story about being the uncredited ghostwriter of Steven Adler's autobiography. Brooke details his relationship with the former Guns N' Roses drummer, his own music "HELLDEFY," and reacts to an unexpected announcement early in the chat. More info: https://helldefy.com https://olddamage.com https://vintagequixotic.bandcamp.com https://youtube.com/@dabrookman * Recorded June 24, 2026 Dedicated to Doug Goldstein. WEBSITE:...

Craig Duswalt: Remembering Doug Goldstein | Ep 568

June 26, 2026

In his first GN'R interview in 12 years, Craig Duswalt joins. Axl's former personal assistant details why he regrets his book "Welcome to My Jungle: An Unauthorized Account of How a Regular Guy Like Me Survived Years of Touring with Guns N' Roses..." However, this chat comes at a sad time in our world. Friend and former GN'R manager, Doug Goldstein has passed away. We remember the life of "Dougie" and much more. More info: https://www.amazon.com/Welcome-My-Jungle-Unauthorized-Survived/dp/16...

Use Your Chiropractor: Dr. Thaxton talks chaotic tour with Guns N' Roses | Ep. 567

June 23, 2026

Dr. Steven Thaxton returns to the podcast! We dive into how he ended up on tour with Guns N' Roses as their personal chiropractor during the epic Use Your Illusion era. Stories about riots, dinners with Axl, and much more! More info: https://worldwidechiropracticandsportsmedicine.com/ Our website: www.afdpod.com

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