The Acting Podcast with Risa Bramon Garcia (director, casting director, producer) & Steve Braun (acting coach, communication consultant), founders of The BGB Studio, takes you inside the craft, the casting room, and the business- and bringing other Industry experts into the conversation- we dig into the work, pull back the curtain of the Industry, and show you how much power you really have as an artist.
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“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 GNR manager. "Appetite for Distortion is probably the best name for a podcast that I've ever heard in my life." - Rachel Bolan, Skid Row ------- Appetite for Distortion is a Guns N' Roses-themed podcast hosted by a radio veteran. 400+ episodes. Past guests include Alice Cooper, Matt Sorum, Gilby Clar ...
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This is THE Mokena podcast, with a focus on history and community! A Chicago Suburb of 20,000+, Mokena started as a farming community that grew up after the Rock Island Train line was built through the middle of what would become downtown Mokena in 1852. Follow our website at MokenasFrontPorch.com or on social media! Matt is a lifelong Mokenian and local historian with 2 books about Mokena as well as a Mokena history blog, Matt's Old Mokena. Many of our episodes are based on the Matt's work ...
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Based on our YouTube show. Conversations with directors, screenwriters, producers, actors, editors, and other filmmaking professionals.
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"Live In London" is first live album and concert film from legendary rock band Skid Row. Here to talk the new release, search for a lead singer, touring with Guns N' Roses and much more, is guitarist Scotti Hill. More info: https://www.skidrow.com/Our website:www.afdpod.com由Appetite for Distortion
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Send us a text Since moving to Mokena in 1977, the Fleischer's have been an active part of the Mokena community. Mayor Fleischer and Mrs. Fleischer sat down with Israel and talked about their lives before Mokena, how they came to Mokena and they impact they have both made since. We discuss Mayor Fleischer's political future and what changes he woul…
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Send us a text Since our Village was incorporated in 1880, it held elections to determine who the decision makers in town would be. The local elections for Village Mayor and Trustees, Village Clerk, School Boards, Park, Fire and Library boards, will be Tuesday April 1, 2025! And candidates are already circulating petitions. This municipal elections…
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The Dead Daisies frontman John Corabi chats the band's latest album "Light 'Em Up," a special blues record, Slash, Mick Mars, and more!Plus, Tim Montana joins to talk his record "Savage," upcoming tour with Myles Kennedy, having Billy Gibbons as a father figure, his GN'R fandom, and more!More info:https://www.johncorabi.com/https://thedeaddaisies.c…
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Risa talked on Zoom with with Anthony Meindl of fellow acting studio, AMAW (which is Anthony Meindl's Acting Workshop) about EVERYTHING… about art, big tech, climate change, self-tapes, casting, how Tik Tok is killing our attention span, and how things are really really hard right now. They talked about both getting started in the NY theatre and th…
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Making his long-awaited return to the podcast, guitarist Dave Kushner talks about the 20th Anniversary of Velvet Revolver's debut album, "Contraband." Dave reminisces on this lifechanging record, answers YOUR questions, and more! More info on Dave:https://linktr.ee/DaveKushnerMusicVR Anniversary Vinyl:https://experiencevinyl.com/products/velvet-rev…
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Michael Schenker celebrates the 50th anniversary of his tenure with UFO with the new album "My Years with UFO," featuring Axl Rose, Slash, and more. Michael joins to chat his upcoming record and collaborations with the Guns N' Roses guys.More info:https://michaelschenkerhimself.com/https://schenker.lnk.to/MYWU…
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Live and Stone Temple Pilots have joined forces for the co-headlining "Jubilee Tour" and to celebrate the 30th anniversary of two of the most beloved albums of the 90s, "Throwing Copper" and “Purple.” Robert DeLeo from Stone Temple Pilots and Ed Kowalczyk from Live join to discuss this and more!More info:https://stonetemplepilots.com/https://freaks…
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Send us a text Israel sits down with Joann Jeffers and Lana Graser of the Mokena Women's Club to learn more about this group and how they have been serving the people of Mokena since 1960! I hope you enjoy our conversation and please reach out to them if you would like to join what they are doing in Mokena! Support the Show. Be sure to check out ou…
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This episode is dedicated to Lucy-Blue Knight, stepdaughter of Slash, who tragically lost her life at only 25 years old. We honor Lucy, my father Mark, and all who have lost their battle with depression. In an effort to end the stigma, let's talk.Make a donation in Lucy's name to the National Alliance on Mental Illness:https://donate.nami.org/fundr…
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Jackie Venson (as seen on Slash's S.E.R.P.E.N.T. Festival) (Appetite for Discovery) | Ep. 466
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Opening for Slash on his S.E.R.P.E.N.T. Festival, Jackie Venson didn't lose her cool as Slash watched from side stage. It took a long time to reach that level of confidence. Learn all about Jackie's journey to becoming "an Austin legend in the making.”More info:https://jackievenson.com/An "Appetite for Discovery" episode.OUR WEBSITE:www.afdpod.com…
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Send us a text Matt and Israel talk about the recent storm that came through town and did significant damage down Front Street as well as the collapse of a beloved historic barn, built by the Erickson family in the early 1900's. We also discuss the building that sits on the south east corner of First and Mokena Street. Today the home of Audiologic …
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Gerry Beckley of America + Mark Schulman of P!nk + Hannes Braun of Kissin' Dynamite | Ep. 465
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Packed episode! Featuring Gerry Beckley of America, Mark Schulman formerly of P!nk, and Hannes Braun with Kissin' Dynamite. Plus, my review of half a Foo Fighters show.First, Gerry Beckley, co-founder of the iconic band, America. For my actual radio job, I worked with Gerry to help promote his new self-titled album on different radio stations. Hear…
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The multi-platinum, Grammy-nominated Kenny Wayne Shepherd Band is set to release "Dirt On My Diamonds, Volume 2" on September 20th. KWS joins to talk the new record, touring with Van Halen, relationship with Slash, and more!More info:www.kennywayneshepherd.netOur website:www.afdpod.com由Appetite for Distortion
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First up, P.O.D. vocalist Sonny Sandoval joins to talk their new album "Veritas," the band's legacy, and Slash in his dressing room.Then for "Appetite for Discovery," we meet 25-year-old Kevin "Sonny" Gullage to talk his debut album "Go Be Free," the future of the blues, and why Slash is a hero.Plus, "Mr. Mailstone" where I read your listener comme…
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First guest: Mark Morton, guitarist and lyricist of the Grammy-nominated band Lamb of God, joins to talk his book "DESOLATION: A Heavy Metal Memoir," mental health, getting help from Slash, and more!Next: Appetite for Discovery with Tobias Gustavsson of Sweden's Nestor talks new album, "Teenage Rebel," relaunching this late 80s band, Axl's vocal st…
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Peter Napoliello, former SVP of Promotions at Geffen, EMI, and A&M Records, makes his 3rd appearance (eps. 144 and 311) on the podcast to talk Guns N' Roses' past, present, and future. Peter was there for Appetite, Lies, and the Illusions. Where does he think the band stands now?Our website: afdpod.com…
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On December 3rd, 2015, the music world mourned over the loss of Scott Weiland. As his wife and best friend, Jamie Weiland shares fond memories, struggles, and misconceptions surrounding the late Stone Temple Pilots and Velvet Revolver singer. More Jamie:https://jamieweiland.bigcartel.com/https://www.instagram.com/jamievesperweiland/Our website:http…
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Risa sat down with some of our amazing BGB teachers (Cate Cohen, Sydney Walsh, Corey Parker, and David DeSantos) for an inspiring conversation about redefining your relationship with the Industry. About how to successfully step into your power in your work, your art, and your career. What leadership looks like so that you're in the driver’s seat, n…
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Meet 17-year-old Eddie Dolak of the LA-based rock group Standby. Their debut album "All For Nothing" is available now. The future is bright for this young man, and who better to give him career advice than the Axl Rose...in an In N Out Burger. Hear Eddie's story of passion for music and a chance encounter with Guns N' Roses' frontman.More on Standb…
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Chris Daughtry and Papa Roach's Jacoby Shaddix join for an important mental health conversation. Both have turned their own trauma into song, recently with Daughtry's "Pieces" and Papa Roach's "Leave a Light On." Plus, both reflect on their respective Guns N' Roses experiences.Then, you and I continue the mental health chat. More info:afsp.orgdaugh…
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Bernard Fowler's tenure with The Rolling Stones began in 1989. How has he kept a decades-long relationship with Mick and Keith? We chat his youth, Stones career, current projects, plus his friendship and recent photo with Guns N' Roses original, the elusive, Izzy Stradlin. Follow Bernard at:x.com/bernardfowlerinstagram.com/bernardfowlersingsfaceboo…
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Famed blues guitarist Joe Bonamassa joins to chat his storied career, latest releases including "Live at the Hollywood Bowl with Orchestra," the Rolling Stones, Guns N' Roses, Slash's impact, and more!Then, we meet Robert Jon of Robert John and The Wreck. We chat his Southern Rock beginnings, upcoming album "Red Moon Rising," favorite GN'R song, an…
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Send us a text The Brauns were a family of blacksmiths in Mokena, going all the way back to the 1880's, all the way into the 1950's! Al Braun was said to be one of the last working blacksmiths in the State. Al always welcomed neighborhood kids, who would enjoy all of the action going on in his shop. Al Braun also served as a Village Trustee for 33 …
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World-renowned photographer, Mark “Weissguy” Weiss, helped craft the visual imagery of rock and metal in the 1980s. We chat about Mark's book "The Decade That Rocked," new website ROCKEDmag.com, his legendary Guns N' Roses photos, and much more!More Mark info:thedecadethatrocked.comrockedmag.comVisit our new website @ afdpod.com…
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Change is the only constant and the changes have come fast and hard. So what is the Industry now? What does it mean to be an Actor right now? What does it take to make it today? Risa and Steve discuss the current state of Industry, what actors can expect from the Industry and the essential shifts actors need to make right now to position themselves…
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The iconic Slayer songwriter/guitarist Kerry King joins to chat his new solo album "From Hell I Rise" (available May 17th), Slash, Appetite for Destruction, and more!Then you and I chat in "My Monologue."More Kerry info: kerrykingofficial.comtwitter.com/kerrykingmusicinstagram.com/kerrykingmusic/facebook.com/KerryKingOfficial/…
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Send us a text Founded in 1839, the Marshall Cemetery is home to many of Mokena's founders, with names like Marshall, McGovney, and Jones. It is also the resting place of numerous war heros from the Civil War, and more. Matt gives us a walking tour as we cover only a few of the families buried here. The setting is a quiet country road, a little bus…
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Legendary drummer Chris Slade joins. We chat about the upcoming album and tour from "The Chris Slade Timeline," AC/DC (...and Axl/DC), Tom Jones, my trip to the U.K., his autobiography and more!Chris Slade info:https://chrisslade.comhttps://www.facebook.com/ChrisSladeACDChttps://www.instagram.com/chrissladedrumshttps://x.com/ChrisSladeDrumshttps://…
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Iron Maiden's Bruce Dickinson joins to promote his new solo venture, "The Mandrake Project." We talk "the different sides of Bruce," mental toughness, and more!Then, you and I have a chat. We dissect the Bruce interview and Axl's new website. Is a book coming?More info about The Mandrake Project album and comics here: https://www.themandrakeproject…
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Send us a text On a beautiful April evening, Matt and I (Israel) took a walk down Mokena's Front Street, talking history. This is the audio only version so you have to imagine standing at the South East corner of Wolf Road and Front Street and walk along with us! Matt is a wealth of information when it comes to Mokena and this was a lot of fun! We …
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Bad Wolves' guitarist Doc Coyle joins to talk their upcoming tour with P.O.D., new album "Die About It," and his good (and bad) Guns N' Roses concert experiences. #gunsnroses #badwolves #doccoyle More Bad Wolves info:https://badwolvesnation.com/WEBSITE:www.afdpod.com由Appetite for Distortion
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Guitarist Wolf Hoffmann, of the heavy metal legends Accept, recently announced their new album, Humanoid (available April 26th). Wolf talks the new record, views on Artificial Intelligence, Appetite for Destruction, Balls to the Wall and more!More info:https://www.acceptworldwide.com/https://accept-humanoid.vercel.app/WEBSITE: www.afdpod.comSUPPORT…
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Send us a text Mayor Joe Werner cared deeply about Mokena and its people. He served as both Village Trustee and Mayor and made many lasting contributions to Mokena. He sadly passed away on Christmas Eve of 2023 after fighting brain cancer. I am honored that we get to share some of Mayor Joe’s story and all he did to make our Village a better place.…
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Taking almost as long Chinese Democracy, we finally have a website! Let's discuss the all-new afdpod.com, the future, asking "dumb" GN'R questions and more!#gunsnroses #gnr #podcast More info at....WEBSITE:www.afdpod.comSUPPORT:patreon.com/AFDPodcastMERCH:https://afdpodcast.creator-spring.comSOCIAL MEDIA:Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheAFDPodcastFa…
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CKY drummer and founding member Jess Margera joins to talk their 25th anniversary tour, the infamous 2002 Guns N' Roses Chinese Democracy riots and gets candid about his brother Bam. Guest co-host: Scotto returns!More info: https://www.facebook.com/ckyalliance/https://www.instagram.com/ckymusic/https://linktr.ee/appetitefordistortion…
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Shinedown's Brent Smith and Zach Myers join to talk their latest album "Planet Zero," the Rock Hall of Fame, "November Rain" lyrics, and more.Then, Blake and Joey of Devour The Day and Egypt Central join to talk their latest "Nobody Owns Me," what it's like using a studio after Slash, and more!Special co-host: Baby BrownstoneMore info:https://www.s…
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Send us a text Since the early days of Mokena, 11116 has been a place where the community gathers to drink, socialize, shop and eat. For more than a decade now this property has sat vacant. The property is now undergoing a renovation and will be host a new restaurant, The Dock on Front Street! I asked Mayor Frank Fleischer about the restaurant and …
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Founding member of Blind Melon, guitarist Rogers Stevens, joins to talk his latest project Towne & Stevens. Rogers also shares heartfelt stories about the late Shannon Hoon, the future for Blind Melon, fond memories of touring with Guns N' Roses, and more!More info:https://www.instagram.com/towneandstevens/https://www.instagram.com/blindmelonband/T…
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“Script Analysis” is an often misunderstood term that can result in an actor robbing a scene of its art by reducing it to mathematical calculations. Some actors love the idea of script analysis so they can “solve” the scene and control it. Other actors abandon the idea of script analysis altogether because they are afraid of adding any structure to…
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The Dandy Warhols' upcoming album "ROCKMAKER" (out March 15th) includes the track “I’d Like To Help You With Your Problem” featuring Guns N' Roses' Slash. Lead singer Courtney Taylor-Taylor joins to talk about collaborating with Slash, Debbie Harry, preparing for their North American and Australian tours, and more!More info: https://dandywarhols.co…
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Slash featuring Myles Kennedy and the Conspirators recently kicked off their international tour with a string of dates in Mexico. Who better to review these shows than the opening act? Velvet Chains' Nils and Jason join.More info:https://velvetchains.com/https://linktr.ee/appetitefordistortion由Appetite for Distortion
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Send us a text Israel got to sit down with Suzanne Helwich, the Executive Director of the Curtain Call Theatre, as well as Ken Czechanski, who is a theatre board member as well as one of the stars of their upcoming March 2024 production, The Runner Stumbles. The setting for our conversation was at the foot of the stage as they were preparing for th…
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Hard rock power metal titans Firewind will release their tenth album, "Stand United" on March 1st. Guitar virtuoso Gus G joins to talk about the new record, his time with Ozzy, playing with Slash, and more!Guest fan co-host: Conie from GreeceFirewind info:https://firewind.gr/https://www.facebook.com/firewindofficialConie's band, Damage Done, new si…
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Send us a text Mokena's first modern subdivision has a name that goes back to the early days of our Village. The Mineral Springs neighborhood sits just south of the train station and at one point was the source of healing waters that were being pumped from below ground. This healing well was so popular that it eventually ran a pipeline closer to th…
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Trev Lukather (son of Toto’s Steve Lukather) joins to talk his new band "The Effect." Plus (pun intended) the effect of having a famous father, bonding with bandmate Nic Collins (son of Phil), auditioning for Guns N' Roses at 18 years old, and much more!More info: https://www.theeffectband.comhttps://www.instagram.com/theeffectband/https://www.patr…
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Sweden’s THE GEMS have unleashed their highly anticipated debut album "Phoenix." Consisting of ex-Thundermother members, bandmates Guernica Mancini and Mona “Demona” Lindgren chat to let go of the past, embrace the new, and detail how Guns N' Roses influenced them.More info:https://thegems.se/https://www.napalmrecordsamerica.com/thegemshttps://www.…
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An actor who books work consistently is an actor who has the capacity to remain vulnerable in the face of intense rejection, to stay focused in a world full of distractions, and to stay sharp in one of the most competitive Industries around. The actor who books work consistently has found a way to stand out from hundreds of others. They have expres…
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"Hell, Fire And Damnation" is Saxon's 24th studio album. Legendary metal vocalist Biff Byford joins to talk new music, touring, connections to Guns N' Roses and more! Guest fan cohost: Robert from Slovenia (AFD podcast listener)More info: https://www.saxon747.com/https://www.instagram.com/robertpavlic.arthttps://linktr.ee/appetitefordistortionhttps…
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Send us a text Mokena’s first post office opened February 10, 1853 and served our newly formed train depot of a town. With the railroad splitting through town, it made Mokena a prime mail location, with mail coming via the passing trains, to and from Chicago. The post office was a vital organ in the life of the new town and many took up the role of…
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