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BOB on ZappaZappa’s early influences: R&B – Doo-wop Vol.27Frank Zappa often complained by the Eighties that he found it difficult to find musicians who were familiar with the Doo-Wop and R&B records of the Fifties. So his love of that music could not be featured in his later concerts as much as he would like. Frank would occasionally mention that he had a […]2025-05-091h 59BOB on ZappaZappa’s early influences: R&B – Doo-wop Vol.27Frank Zappa often complained by the Eighties that he found it difficult to find musicians who were familiar with the Doo-Wop and R&B records of the Fifties. So his love of that music could not be featured in his later concerts as much as he would like. Frank would occasionally mention that he had a […]2025-05-091h 59
We're Dating the Same GuyEP 8: Single, Not Lonely: Embracing the Power of Being AloneIn this powerful solo episode, host Madden Zappa explores the complex emotions of being single, particularly in the aftermath of a breakup. She shares her personal journey of loving solitude while simultaneously experiencing post-breakup loneliness, highlighting the sometimes contradictory nature of singlehood.Madden challenges society's view that singlehood is merely a waiting period or a problem to be solved, especially as we age. Instead, she reframes it as a purposeful opportunity to create an aligned and fulfilling life. The episode provides three actionable mindset shifts: identifying the true root of loneliness, reframing being alone as an opportunity...2025-05-0622 minBOB on ZappaZappa’s early influences: R&B – Doo-wop Vol.26Frank Zappa often complained by the Eighties that he found it difficult to find musicians who were familiar with the Doo-Wop and R&B records of the Fifties. So his love of that music could not be featured in his later concerts as much as he would like. Frank would occasionally mention that he had a […]2025-04-241h 57BOB on ZappaZappa’s early influences: R&B – Doo-wop Vol.26Frank Zappa often complained by the Eighties that he found it difficult to find musicians who were familiar with the Doo-Wop and R&B records of the Fifties. So his love of that music could not be featured in his later concerts as much as he would like. Frank would occasionally mention that he had a […]2025-04-241h 57BOB on ZappaZappa’s early influences: R&B – Doo-wop Vol.25Frank Zappa often complained by the Eighties that he found it difficult to find musicians who were familiar with the Doo-Wop and R&B records of the Fifties. So his love of that music could not be featured in his later concerts as much as he would like. Frank would occasionally mention that he had a […]2025-04-111h 59BOB on ZappaZappa’s early influences: R&B – Doo-wop Vol.25Frank Zappa often complained by the Eighties that he found it difficult to find musicians who were familiar with the Doo-Wop and R&B records of the Fifties. So his love of that music could not be featured in his later concerts as much as he would like. Frank would occasionally mention that he had a […]2025-04-111h 59BOB on ZappaZappa’s early influences: R&B – Doo-wop Vol.24Frank Zappa often complained by the Eighties that he found it difficult to find musicians who were familiar with the Doo-Wop and R&B records of the Fifties. So his love of that music could not be featured in his later concerts as much as he would like. Frank would occasionally mention that he had a […]2025-03-281h 57BOB on ZappaZappa’s early influences: R&B – Doo-wop Vol.24Frank Zappa often complained by the Eighties that he found it difficult to find musicians who were familiar with the Doo-Wop and R&B records of the Fifties. So his love of that music could not be featured in his later concerts as much as he would like. Frank would occasionally mention that he had a […]2025-03-281h 57BOB on ZappaZappa’s early influences: R&B – Doo-wop Vol.23Frank Zappa often complained by the Eighties that he found it difficult to find musicians who were familiar with the Doo-Wop and R&B records of the Fifties. So his love of that music could not be featured in his later concerts as much as he would like. Frank would occasionally mention that he had a […]2025-03-141h 59BOB on ZappaZappa’s early influences: R&B – Doo-wop Vol.23Frank Zappa often complained by the Eighties that he found it difficult to find musicians who were familiar with the Doo-Wop and R&B records of the Fifties. So his love of that music could not be featured in his later concerts as much as he would like. Frank would occasionally mention that he had a […]2025-03-141h 59BOB on ZappaZappa’s early influences: R&B – Doo-wop Vol.22Frank Zappa often complained by the Eighties that he found it difficult to find musicians who were familiar with the Doo-Wop and R&B records of the Fifties. So his love of that music could not be featured in his later concerts as much as he would like. Frank would occasionally mention that he had a […]2025-02-282h 00BOB on ZappaZappa’s early influences: R&B – Doo-wop Vol.22Frank Zappa often complained by the Eighties that he found it difficult to find musicians who were familiar with the Doo-Wop and R&B records of the Fifties. So his love of that music could not be featured in his later concerts as much as he would like. Frank would occasionally mention that he had a […]2025-02-282h 00BOB on ZappaZappa’s early influences: R&B – Doo-wop Vol.21Frank Zappa often complained by the Eighties that he found it difficult to find musicians who were familiar with the Doo-Wop and R&B records of the Fifties. So his love of that music could not be featured in his later concerts as much as he would like. Frank would occasionally mention that he had a […]2025-02-141h 59BOB on ZappaZappa’s early influences: R&B – Doo-wop Vol.21Frank Zappa often complained by the Eighties that he found it difficult to find musicians who were familiar with the Doo-Wop and R&B records of the Fifties. So his love of that music could not be featured in his later concerts as much as he would like. Frank would occasionally mention that he had a […]2025-02-141h 59BOB on ZappaZappa’s early influences: R&B – Doo-wop Vol.20Frank Zappa often complained by the Eighties that he found it difficult to find musicians who were familiar with the Doo-Wop and R&B records of the Fifties. So his love of that music could not be featured in his later concerts as much as he would like. Frank would occasionally mention that he had a […]2025-01-231h 57BOB on ZappaZappa’s early influences: R&B – Doo-wop Vol.20Frank Zappa often complained by the Eighties that he found it difficult to find musicians who were familiar with the Doo-Wop and R&B records of the Fifties. So his love of that music could not be featured in his later concerts as much as he would like. Frank would occasionally mention that he had a […]2025-01-231h 57BOB on ZappaZappa’s early influences: R&B – Doo-wop Vol.19Frank Zappa often complained by the Eighties that he found it difficult to find musicians who were familiar with the Doo-Wop and R&B records of the Fifties. So his love of that music could not be featured in his later concerts as much as he would like. Frank would occasionally mention that he had a […]2025-01-092h 03BOB on ZappaZappa’s early influences: R&B – Doo-wop Vol.19Frank Zappa often complained by the Eighties that he found it difficult to find musicians who were familiar with the Doo-Wop and R&B records of the Fifties. So his love of that music could not be featured in his later concerts as much as he would like. Frank would occasionally mention that he had a […]2025-01-092h 03BOB on ZappaZappa’s early influences: R&B – Doo-wop Vol.18Frank Zappa often complained by the Eighties that he found it difficult to find musicians who were familiar with the Doo-Wop and R&B records of the Fifties. So his love of that music could not be featured in his later concerts as much as he would like. Frank would occasionally mention that he had a […]2024-12-262h 00BOB on ZappaZappa’s early influences: R&B – Doo-wop Vol.18Frank Zappa often complained by the Eighties that he found it difficult to find musicians who were familiar with the Doo-Wop and R&B records of the Fifties. So his love of that music could not be featured in his later concerts as much as he would like. Frank would occasionally mention that he had a […]2024-12-262h 00
ZappaCastInto the Zappaverse with Miss Abigail Devoe!Greetings to you all in this festive holiday season! In this decidedly enticing episode, Bill and Scott chat with Miss ABIGAIL DEVOE, host of YouTube's wildly popular VINYL MONDAY where she dives super deep into rock's greatest albums, including lots of brilliant Frank Zappa content! Abby shares with us her journey into the Zappaverse, and gives us some valuable insight into what it is about Frank Zappa that attracts a new generation of fans. Oh, and there's a visit from the Vaultmeister as well! Check it on out, now!2024-12-091h 19
ROCKTAILS with Ahmet ZappaDiva Zappa / Shout It Out LoudcastIn the first half of the show, Diva joins us today to share some memories of Ahmet. https://www.divazappa.com/In the back half of the show we are joined by Tom & Zeus from Shout It Out Loudcast along with Joey Cassata to talk about their new book "Raise Your Glasses", which you can order here https://a.co/d/1RvmNlBIf you are a KISS fan, you will love this. https://shoutitoutloudcast.comhttps://www.instagram.com/JoeyCassata/Every Friday, Live at 5PM from Los Angeles https://www.youtube.com...2024-09-0458 min
Open MarketBuilding a Dynamic Culture and Tackling Big Problems with Brian O’KelleyEric Franchi and Joe Zappa interview adtech entrepreneur Brian O’Kelley. The former Right Media and AppNexus executive turned co-founder and CEO of marketing sustainability company Scope3 discusses how his approach to leadership has changed and how to inspire boldness and drive as organizations scale. Brian also touches on whether he’d do the AppNexus acquisition the same way today and responds to common criticisms of Scope3.2024-09-0449 minROCKTAILS with Ahmet ZappaMoon Zappa - Her New Book "Earth to Moon"Order Moon's New Bookhttps://www.amazon.com/Earth-Moon-Memoir-Unit-Zappa/dp/0063113341https://moonunit.com#moonzappa#moonunitEvery Friday, Live at 5PM from Los Angeles https://www.youtube.com/@rocktailsradiohttps://rocktailsradio.comThis podcast is hosted on Buzzsprout. See privacy policy here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/privacy2024-09-031h 17
Open MarketThe Non-Founder Path to CEO with Lauren WetzelThis week on the pod, Joe Zappa and Eric Franchi interview the sharpest-tongued CEO in adtech, Lauren Wetzel. Newly minted as the CEO of InfoSum, Lauren talks about her journey to the position, including:
How her consulting background launched her into the adtech C-suite
The Venn diagram between a COO and a CEO
Why a company should hire a chief of staff (or not)
Why CEOs shouldn’t be afraid of speaking out about industry issues
2024-08-2843 min
Open MarketPR Is Dead. Long Live PR!Joe Zappa and Eric Franchi mourn the death of PR as we know it. Listen to the episode to learn how PR and other forms of marketing are becoming more entwined — and how CEOs should assume the mantle of PR on social. 2024-08-2135 minZappaCastThe Whisky A Go Go Inevitable Deep Dish Spectacular!In this episode, the ZappaCast team takes a DEEP DISH dive into the new Frank Zappa album, Whisky A Go Go, 1968! This is a HUGE release, packed with interesting and unique events. We go inside the making of the album with Vaultmeister Joe Travers, and Joe takes some questions from you, our amazing listeners! Hoopla in every little sip!2024-08-191h 20
Open MarketHow Do You Become an Investor?Joe Zappa interviews his co-host, Eric Franchi, a general partner at the venture capital fund Aperiam, about how to become an investor. They cover:
The difference between being an operator and a VC
How VCs decide which startups to fund
What founders should expect from investors
How to get into investing
Whether non-professional investors should do angel investing
2024-08-1441 min
Sports & Movies + Bullsh** with Alex ZappaSports & Movies + Bullsh** with Alex Zappa Ep. 1. The Pilot (Suni Lee MN GOAT?! Pulp Fiction/The Nest & Single at 30)The Pilot! Okay, here's the rundown: 6:48- SPORTS: Is Suni Lee the greatest Minnesota athlete ever? I break down the 8 contenders, the winner, and then give out my Mount Rushmore of Minnesota top athletes. 26:08- MOVIES: Spoiler-Free thoughts on Quentin Tarantino's PULP FICTION (1994) and Sean Durkin's THE NEST (2020). 40:12- BULLSH**- What it is like being single at 30. 2024-08-0850 min
Open Market4 Ways to Win with AdTech MarketingCo-hosts Eric Franchi and Joe Zappa discuss the four ways to win with adtech marketing (including great detail on how to pursue each strategy).1. Differentiated story 2. Original data/insights3. Thought leadership4. Being prolific, present, and personableCheck out the pod to learn about how to grow your business with each approach!2024-07-0331 min
Open MarketWhat Makes a Great AdTech CEO?Co-hosts Eric Franchi and Joe Zappa dig into the evergreen question of what sets the great CEOs apart in the adtech world. Whether they’re a CEO/founder or a hired gun, a great CEO has to balance:
Product expertise
A GTM strategy
Company culture and values
Talent acquisition
We rattle off a few “shiny” CEOs that come to mind and analyze what made them so successful. If you’re curious who made the list, this episode is for you! By the way, click here to read Auren Hoffman’s blog post on the LiveRamp acq...2024-06-2635 min
Open MarketWhat to Do If Your Market Isn’t Big EnoughCo-hosts Eric Franchi and Joe Zappa cover what to do if your market is too small to achieve your business goals. For example:
How to launch a new product or enter into a new market
When and how to involve your customers in market expansion efforts
What sales/marketing and product teams need to do to get aligned
How to derisk your transition by enlisting customer champions
If you’re eyeing a pivot to retail media and/or CTV right now, this is for you!2024-06-1933 min
Open MarketHow to Grow Adtech Companies from $1M to $10MCo-hosts Eric Franchi and Joe Zappa dive into the details of how adtech startups grow from $1M to $10M and what pitfalls to avoid along the way. They cover:
What your team should look like around the $1M / Series A mark
How to transition from founder-led sales to a professionalized sales team
When and how to hire marketers
What to look for and how much to pay key early hires such as a VP of sales
Usually you need to book time with people like Eric to get this info. Now it’s available here!2024-06-1239 min
Open MarketWhy You Should Hire a Chief Audience OfficerCo-hosts Eric Franchi and Joe Zappa explain why you should hire a chief audience officer. The discussion includes:
The 3 things adtech customers really care about
Why most adtech companies' theories of victory are wrong
What to look for in a chief audience officer
Who in adtech is a good example of a potential CAO
Also, here is the My First Million episode we discuss on the pod: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4qNgPuS5aePbWSgjdsKn2o?si=PHfj0u_TTEKLAOV67p1QLQ2024-06-0538 min
Open MarketHow to Reverse-Engineer a $10M Adtech ExitCo-hosts Eric Franchi and Joe Zappa dive into a thought experiment: how to reverse-engineer a $10M adtech exit. They touch on:
What value you need to provide to get bought for $10M
An actual example of an adtech company that sold for low eight figures
The ideal team
Adtech product ideas that could lead to a quick $10M exit right now
As a VC, Eric initially hated this idea, but by the end, Joe wears him down. Check out the X thread that started the discussion: https://x.com/joe_zappa/status/17882464000204473752024-05-2830 minROCKTAILS with Ahmet ZappaAhmet Zappa at CoachellaEvery Friday, Live at 5PM from Los Angeles https://www.youtube.com/@rocktailsradiohttps://rocktailsradio.comThis podcast is hosted on Buzzsprout. See privacy policy here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/privacy2024-04-2251 minROCKTAILS with Ahmet ZappaTim Pierce Plays Frank Zappa's Baby Snakes GuitarAmazing guitarist and all around good person, Tim Pierce, sits down to give us his take on playing Frank Zappa's Baby Snakes Gibson(?) SG. Tim also gets into his own amazing history of recording and touring. https://www.youtube.com/@timpierceguitarEvery Friday, Live at 5PM from Los Angeles https://www.youtube.com/@rocktailsradiohttps://rocktailsradio.comThis podcast is hosted on Buzzsprout. See privacy policy here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/privacy2024-04-151h 12ROCKTAILS with Ahmet ZappaSpecial Guest - Shana ZappaAhmet's wife Shana joins us at the table!Every Friday, Live at 5PM from Los Angeles https://www.youtube.com/@rocktailsradiohttps://rocktailsradio.comThis podcast is hosted on Buzzsprout. See privacy policy here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/privacy2023-12-261h 26ZappaCastFunky Nothingness - Deep Dish (Episode 1)Well looky here! In this episode, we introduce the newest member of the ZappaCast team -- Zappa fanatic, musician and all-around good guy Bill Camarata! Bill joins Joe and Scott for a deep-dish (Chicago, what up?) dive into the extraordinary world of FUNKY NOTHINGNESS. All the geeky nitty-gritty you could ask for and more! 2023-10-241h 00ROCKTAILS with Ahmet ZappaMoon ZappaAhmet and his sister Moon sit down for a chat about life, music, and family.#MoonZappa#AhmetZappa#FrankZappaEvery Friday, Live at 5PM from Los Angeles https://www.youtube.com/@rocktailsradiohttps://rocktailsradio.comThis podcast is hosted on Buzzsprout. See privacy policy here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/privacy2023-09-271h 10
ZappagramZappa interviews Butch BastardI recently saw down to talk with Butch Bastard about his music, his influences, touring with Father John Misty, and his new album Las Vegas Salvation. Get full access to Zappagram at zappagram.substack.com/subscribe2023-09-081h 03ZappaCastThe History And Collected Improvisations Of The Mothers Of Invention: EpilogueDid you think we were done talking about Frank Zappa's greatest unreleased masterpiece, The History and Collected Improvisations of The Mothers Of Invention? Yes, we know that we just finished our three episode run on this subject (check them out here). The credits rolled. But then we thought, "If our favorite Marvel movie can have a fancy post-credits scene, then why can't we?It's time to roll the tympani as Scott Parker, Phil Surkis, and Joe "Vaultmeister" Travers return to answer some listener questions, and maybe even make some new discoveries in...2023-08-1844 minZappaCastThe History And Collected Improvisations Of The Mothers Of Invention, Vol. 3Congratulations! You made it to the final installment in this series of three very special Zappacast episodes where Scott Parker tries to solve the mystery of Frank Zappa's greatest unreleased masterpiece: The History and Collected Improvisations of The Mothers Of Invention. Scott is joined once again by producer Phil Surkis, and Joe "Vaultmeister" Travers. Together, they try to summon their superpowers to determine what this infamous unreleased Frank Zappa box was, and can it ever be put back together. They know it was initially planned for release as a 12 LP box in 1969. When it didn't...2023-06-0749 minZappaCastThe History And Collected Improvisations Of The Mothers Of Invention, Vol. 2Welcome to the second in a series of three special Zappacast episodes where Scott Parker takes you along on his quest to uncover the holy grail of Frank Zappa projects: The History and Collected Improvisations of The Mothers Of Invention.Joining Scott is producer Phil Surkis, and Joe "Vaultmeister" Travers, as they investigate this infamous unreleased Frank Zappa box set. It was planned for release as a 12 LP box in 1969. When it didn't come out, FZ kept hope alive in interviews throughout the years for a possible release of a version of this set.2023-05-1235 min
ZappagramZappagram: Zappa interviews BluhmHey everyone,Thanks for joining me for a very special episode of the Zappagram podcast.Today, I’m talking with Claire and John from the band Bluhm, a dreamy dream-pop band out of Detroit.Bluhm / Artwork for “Honey I’m Afraid”We talk about their music and about how they got started. We discuss their journey as artists, their creative process, and about what they’re working on today. We also dive into a bunch of other fun stuff like the ever-evolving music scene in Detroit. As an exclusi...2023-04-1348 minZappaCastThe History And Collected Improvisations Of The Mothers Of Invention, Vol. 1This is it. This is the big one. Join host Scott Parker on his quest to uncover the holy grail of Frank Zappa projects: The History and Collected Improvisations of The Mothers Of Invention.Scott is joined by producer Phil Surkis, and Joe "Vaultmeister" Travers, as they investigate this infamous unreleased Frank Zappa box set. It was planned for release as a 12 LP box in 1969. When it didn't come out, FZ kept hope alive in interviews throughout the years for a possible release of a version of this set. A few years ago, a...2023-04-111h 03
ZappagramZappagram #48: Vinyl outsells CDs for the first time in 35 yearsZappagram Podcast show notes (S1:E48)Chris Zappa expresses gratitude to subscribers for their positive feedback on the first episode of the Zappagram podcast. To reward the overwhelmingly positive response, the Zappa discusses plans to expand the podcast with interviews featuring new and established artists, music journalists, producers, and more, in addition to weekly news recap episodes. Zappa encourages readers to subscribe to the podcast and stay tuned for exciting content.The newsletter also includes a poll asking readers if they can separate art from the artist, a topic that has become increasingly relevant in...2023-03-1422 minZappaCastFrom FZ To Surf City with David LogemanScott Parker, Joe Travers & Phil Surkis ain't messin' around, as they chat with the best Zappa drummer you never heard in your life. Yes, David Logeman, from the short lived spring/summer 1980 lineup, is on hand to celebrate the new release Zappa '80: Mudd Club/Munich. You'll hear a first hand account from Mr. Logeman of what actually happened on the floor at the Mudd Club, the night when both Vinnie Colaiuta and Terry Bozzio were in the audience, and how he beat over 50 auditioning drummers to secure his place for the spring/summer 1980 tour. All this, p...2023-02-2454 minZappaCastThe Grandest Wazoo (& Waka Jawaka, too!)Zappacast celebrates the 50th anniversary of FZ's "big band" period with a deep dive into the just released Waka Wazoo box set! You'll hear from the Vaultmeister himself, Joe Travers, who assembled this comprehensive collection of recordings that show what went into the making of the classic albums, Waka Jawaka and The Grand Wazoo. Eat Those Questions: Host Scott Parker and Phil Surkis are on hand to grill Joe about all things conceptual continuity, including: How did Frank's sound change with Kerry McNabb in the studio? Do the new Dolby Atmos releases follow FZ's original quad...2022-12-0959 minZappaCastFrank's Yugoslavian ExtravaganzaThe Zappacast crew celebrates the new release, Zappa '75: Zagrab/Ljubljana! Joe "Vaultmeister" returns to take Scott Parker and Phil Surkis on a guided tour of this rare band playing in a rare location! Why did FZ fly the band to Yugoslavia in the midst of his fall tour? Why is this the only multitrack recording of this band? Why did FZ strip down his band after the success of the '74 tours? Scott and Phil grill Joe for answers!AND, this podcast may contain the birth of a possible future release!For a...2022-10-1548 minZappaCastTake It Away, Jim Pons!He was the voice of Billy the Mountain. He was the voice of Jeff Simmons' bad conscience. Heck, he was even the voice of god! It's safe to say that Frank Zappa trusted Jim Pons voice.Scott Parker and Phil Surkis were honored and thrilled to chat with The Leaves/Turtles/Mothers legend, Jim Pons. Jim did not disappoint with amazing stories from his brief, yet bright time with the vaudeville edition of The Mothers.Jim shares intimate details about the ill-fated Montreux and Rainbow shows of 1971. Did you know that Mr. Pons created one of...2022-09-0957 minROCKTAILS with Ahmet ZappaBands Frank Zappa Hated?We discuss this article https://faroutmagazine.co.uk/the-five-bands-that-frank-zappa-hated/and take some calls.Live at 5PM Los Angeles time every Friday https://www.youtube.com/c/ROCKTAILSwithAhmetZappahttps://rocktailsradio.comEvery Friday, Live at 5PM from Los Angeles https://www.youtube.com/@rocktailsradiohttps://rocktailsradio.comThis podcast is hosted on Buzzsprout. See privacy policy here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/privacy2022-08-201h 09ZappaCastJoe's Homage: An Erie Box CompanionWhat is it about Erie, PA? Is there something in the wooder? Scott Parker and Phil Surkis chat with Joe Travers about his latest passion project: Zappa: Erie, a 6CD box set featuring three unbelievably fantastic shows made in and around his hometown of Erie, Pennsylvania - Edinboro College (5/8/74), Gannon University (11/12/74), and The Erie County Fieldhouse (11/12/ 76).Plus, Joe reveals the origin of how the Vaultmeister came to be, and tells us about The Zappa Band's current east coast tour!The 'Zappa/Erie' box comes out on June 17, and you can pre-order here: http://frankzappa.lnk.t...2022-06-1050 minZappaCastThe Mothers 1971: The Fillmore, The Rainbow & More!No, Eddie, we are not kidding: Scott Parker and Phil Surkis welcome back Joe "Vaultmeister" Travers for an in-depth exploration of the soon to be released 8 CD box set, The Mothers 1971! The new set will include all four June 1971 shows from the Fillmore East, as well as the historic, and ultimately tragic show from The Rainbow Theater. The set will also include a "hybrid" concert that was compiled from the best recordings from Franks then brand new 4-track recorder. Plus, the inside scoop on how and why the new set will feature a pristine remix of the famous Fillmore...2022-03-1851 minZappaCastAll Different Kinds of Love with Pamela Des BarresScott Parker, Phil Surkis, and the world's most polite drummer, Joe Travers, welcome critically acclaimed author and indisputable queen of the groupies, Pamela Des Barres. Saint Valentine meets St. Alfonzo in this especially lovely edition of the ZappaCast! For all things Frank Zappa, including pre-ordering The Mothers 1971 box set, visit The Official Frank Zappa website.Keep the conversation going on Twitter and Instagram.ZappaCast is:Created & Hosted by Scott ParkerProduced by Phil SurkisSpecial thanks to Joe TraversMade in cooperation with The Zappa...2022-02-1140 minZappaCast200 Motels 50th Anniversary Celebration!Joe “Vaultmeister” Travers takes Scott Parker, Phil Surkis, and you, the listener, on a very special guided tour of the soon to be released 200 Motels 50th Anniversary box set. If you thought you knew 200 Motels, think again! Plus, previews of upcoming ZappaCast shows featuring Pamela Des Barres and Jim Pons!For all things Frank Zappa, including pre-ordering The 200 Motels 50th Anniversary editions, visit The Official Frank Zappa website.Keep the conversation going on Twitter and Instagram.ZappaCast is:Created & Hosted by Scott ParkerProduced by Phil Surkis...2021-12-1054 minZappaCastLong Beach To Long Island: Chad Wackerman SpeaksScott Parker, Phil Surkis and Joe ”Vaultmeister” Travers are joined by Frank Zappa’s longest tenured drummer, the legendary Chad Wackerman. Wackerman shares about FZ projects that almost came to be, and recounts the evening that’s now preserved on the new release: Zappa ‘88: The Last U.S. Show. Plus, a sneak peek into Chad Wackerman’s “Drum Room”. Warning/Guarantee: This podcast is not just for drummers!For all things Frank Zappa, including the new release, Zappa ‘88: The Last U.S. Show, visit The Official Frank Zappa website.Keep the c...2021-06-1159 minZappaCastRobert Martin from PhiladelphiaHost Scott Parker and producer Phil Surkis are joined by multi-instrumentalist and vocal monster, Robert Martin. Martin was in every Zappa band from 1981 through 1988, and is still very involved in Frank's music as part of the "The Zappa Band". Martin discusses his early career playing on classic Philly soul tracks, how he auditioned for Frank, and his thoughts on the often discussed '88 tour.For all things FZ visit The Official Frank Zappa website. www.zappa.comKeep the conversation going on Twitter and Instagram.ZappaCast is:Created & Hosted by Scott Pa...2021-03-1955 minZappaCastQuestions, Questions, Questions with Ahmet & JoeNew year, new ZappaCast! What's in store for 2021? Host Scott Parker and producer Phil Surkis are joined by Ahmet Zappa and Joe "Vaultmeister" Travers , as they answer all manner of FZ related questions from near and far. Are some of their answers serious and loaded with secret underground candy-rock psychedelic profundities? Maybe.For all things FZ visit The Official Frank Zappa website. www.zappa.comKeep the conversation going on Twitter and Instagram.ZappaCast is:Created & Hosted by Scott ParkerProduced by Phil SurkisMade in cooperation wit...2021-02-0251 minZappaCastDirectly From Alex Winter's Heart To You"Franksgiving" is almost here! To celebrate this momentous occasion, host Scott Parker and producer Phil Surkis welcome Alex Winter, Ahmet Zappa and Joe Travers to the ZappaCast. The conversation takes a deep dive into the making of Winter's extraordinary new documentary, ZAPPA. ZAPPA will be released by Magnolia Films in the U.S. on November 27th, 2020, in select theaters and On Demand.For all things FZ visit The Official Frank Zappa website. www.zappa.comKeep the conversation going on Twitter and Instagram.ZappaCast is:Created & Hosted by Scott Pa...2020-11-2053 minZappaCastJoe’s Barrage: The Vaultmeister SpeaksScott Parker welcomes back Joe ”Vaultmeister” Travers, and Zappacast producer Phil Surkis. Joe shares the real deal behind the recent Mothers 1970 box, and the imminent Halloween 1981 box. Deep cut: Joe shares about his ultimate FZ fanboy life as the drummer for The Zappa Band. For all things FZ, including the Halloween ‘81 box, visit The Official Frank Zappa website.Keep the conversation going on Twitter and Instagram.ZappaCast is:Created & Hosted by Scot...2020-09-2258 min