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ZappaCastUncovering Cheaper Than Cheep!!It’s the return of the ZappaCast!! And what an incredible treat we have for you! In this episode, we do a DEEP DISH dive into the new Frank Zappa album and film, CHEAPER THAN CHEEP! A virtually unheard of gem seeing the light of day from the Zappa Vault for the first time, Cheaper Than Cheep consists of performance material from a video shoot that Frank and the Mothers performed at for a television special that never materialized. Needless to say, this is MEGA! Vaultmeister Joe takes us behind the scenes of the making of this amazing project, wh...
2025-07-111h 07
Troca FitasEp 70 - Frank Zappa, Mão Morta, Concerto dos Lagos e Meus Amigos Estão Velhos (feat. Sylvestra Bianchi)Dentes podres, rock cósmico, pink sauce, TikTok de nojeira, meditação, som binaural, baterista do Def Leppard, rock progressivo, Debateco e Fake Cast, banho corrido e cronograma capilar foram apenas alguns dos assuntos deste episódio do Troca Fitas, onde recebemos a cantora Sylvestra Bianchi e ouvimos o sempre delicioso e maluco Frank Zappa, o riff viciante do português Mão Morta, o rock criativo e semi prog dos paulistas Concerto dos Lagos e o som chicletudo da banda Meus Amigos Estão Velhos!BG: Trilhas clássicas de Chaves & ChapolinApoio: Porto Produçõe...
2025-04-251h 11ZappaCastInto 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 19ZappaCastHappy 50th, Apostrophe (') -- A Deep Dish Special!!!We are back, kids! In this episode, Joe, Bill and Scott talk about the various new reissues of APOSTROPHE ('), a top-tier Zappa classic! We go all Deep Dish with you on the new Super Deluxe 50th Anniversary CD reissue of the album, and the two new vinyl editions that are now available! Come and get your love!!
2024-10-231h 13ZappaCastThe 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 20ZappaCastLadies and Gentlemen...Arthur Dyer Tripp III!!!!! That’s right, you heard right, the ZappaCast team chats with THE Art Tripp! You will know Art as the percussionist for The Mothers from 1968 to 1970, and as Ed Marimba, with Captain Beefheart and His Magic Band. In this incredibly special episode, we chat with Art about his life and career, and the many highlights contained therein! This is a MUST listen! Hotcha!
2024-06-211h 12
ROCKTAILS 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/privacy
2024-04-151h 12ZappaCastOver-Nite Sensation 50th Anniversary Super Deluxe Edition - Deep Dish (Episode 2) Well hello again, friends and neighbors! It's your old pals the ZappaCast team, ready with all the new that's fit to hear! And what do you we have ready to serve up hot and fresh? How about a DEEP DISH dive into the 50th Anniversary Deluxe Edition of OVER-NITE SENSATION? Yes kids, the Vaultmeister himself shares his processes with all of us, taking us behind the scenes of this massively wonderful set! This is part two of two big parts, just the way we like it!
2024-02-2248 min
Rock N Roll Story GuysFrank Zappa vs Captain BeefheartThe guys get a listener inquiry asking for the history of rock n rollers getting entangled in “gross out contests.”Support the show on PatreonSee the show on YouTubeVisit the show on InstagramVisit the show on FacebookSHOW NOTES:https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2019/03/the-dirt-movie-ozzy-osbournehttps://loudwire.com/ozzy-osbourne-snorting-ants-story-fake/https://faroutmagazine.co.uk/tommy-lee-challenged-ozzy-osbourne-gross-out/Motley Crue on Howard Stern clip: https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=629778755450180https://ultimateclassicrock.com/frank-zappa-wins-gross-out-contest-gruesome-rock-legends/https://cons...
2024-01-3146 minZappaCastOver-Nite Sensation 50th Anniversary Super Deluxe Edition - Deep Dish (Episode 1)Well hello again, friends and neighbors! It's your old pals the ZappaCast team, ready with all the new that's fit to hear! And what do you we have ready to serve up hot and fresh? How about a DEEP DISH dive into the 50th Anniversary Deluxe Edition of OVER-NITE SENSATION? Yes kids, the Vaultmeister himself shares his processes with all of us, taking us behind the scenes of this massively wonderful set! This is part one of two big parts, so be ready for it!
2024-01-2948 minZappaCastFunky Nothingness - Deep Dish (Episode 2)And now, ladies and gentlemen, for your listening pleasure, we here at ZappaCast Mobile Labs present part deux of our Deep Dish into the pleasure center that is Funky Nothingness! Scott and Bill grill Sir Joseph on the finer points (and moments) of this epic set. Worth the eartime, as we are sure you'll agree!
2023-11-2838 minZappaCastFunky 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 00ZappaCastThe 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 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 03ZappaCastFrom 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/privacy
2022-08-201h 09
OFF THE KEYOff The Key #16: Apostrophe(') by Frank Zappa | ALBUM REVIEWOn this episode the gang discusses the enigmatic, virtuosic, and highly influential musician known as Frank Zappa.Frank Zappa, an American composer, musician, and bandleader, is widely regarded as one of the most stylistically diverse and influential artists of the 20th century. Sporting a discography of 60+ albums under his belt alongside his band "The Mothers of Invention," calling his career prolific would be an understatement. While Zappa's catalogue may be dense, Off The Key believes that "Apostrophe(')" is the easiest entry point into the strange world of Frank Zappa. Did St. Alfonzo ever get...
2022-08-1240 minZappaCastJoe'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 min
UP3 - The Ultimate Prog Podcast Project201 - Frank ZappaThey're back! In this episode, Lee leads the discussion with the rest of the UP3 crew on the incomparable career of music legend Frank Zappa
2021-09-0159 min
The Music Universe PodcastEpisode 95 – Ahmet ZappaZappa talks about his new AXS TV memorabilia show
AXS TV puts the spotlight on an eclectic array of passionate collectors and the incredible music items they hold dear in the all-new music memorabilia series Rock My Collection — premiering Sunday, August 15th at 8 pm ET/5 pm PT. Hosted and executive produced by Ahmet Zappa — the best-selling author, producer, musician, and head of the iconic Frank Zappa Estate — Rock My Collection is a celebration of some of the world’s most legendary music artifacts connected to an impressive roster of industry trailblazers.
Joining Zappa on this entertaining musical odyssey...
2021-08-1338 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 min
Shut Up and Play Your PodcastSUAPYP #6 – Les musiciens de Frank Zappa
Frank Zappa a eu une carrière d’une telle variété avec des formations souvent très importantes que beaucoup de musiciens ont croisé son chemin. Dans ce nouvel épisode de SUAPYP, nous tentons de démêler un peu cet écheveau. Pas mal de ces musiciens ont eu une carrière importante après cette expérience. Ce fut le cas de Steve Vai, Mike Keneally, Terry Bozzio et bien d’autres.
Liste non exhaustives de musiciens de Zappa
Steve VaiMike KeneallyScott ThunesRay WhiteJean-Luc PontyNapoleon Murphy BrookGeorge DukeTerry BozzioChad WakermanTommy MarsIke Willis
Jean-Luc Ponty et Frank Zappa
2021-03-0222 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 minShut Up and Play Your PodcastSUAPYP #4 – Zappa en concert
Frank Zappa a passé une bonne partie de sa vie sur la route à donner des concerts un peu partout dans le monde. Les formations qui l’ont accompagnées ont bien sûr beaucoup évolué au fil du temps. Dans ce nouvel épisode nous abordons donc le Zappa live !
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Robert Charlebois : Petroleum (lien Spotify)Sinister Footwear 2nd Movement – live 88 (lien Spotify)
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Et vous ? Vous l’avez vu en concert Frank Zappa ? Dites le nous dans les commentaires.
Greg & Pierre.
L’article SUAPYP #4 – Zappa en concert est apparu en premier...
2021-02-0230 min
And Introducing#84 FRANK ZAPPA! (ft. Robin Hatch)And introducing...singer, song-writer, composer, multi-instrumentalist, bandleader, and all around legend, it’s Mr. Frank Zappa! One of the S-tier weirdos of rock n’ roll, Zappa mixed genres from classical modernism to doo-wop with an acerbic sense of humor to create a vast discography of Rock weirdness. All the while, becoming one of the most outspoken musicians for free-speech and against censorship. And today we’ll be talking all about his life, his works, and whether or not that’s a real poncho, I mean is that a mexican poncho or a sears poncho, through his autobiography “The Real Frank Zappa Book...
2021-01-281h 32Shut Up and Play Your PodcastSUAPYP #3 – Les influences de Zappa
Dans ce nouvel épisode du podcast, nous tentons de démêler les faisceau d’influences que l’on peut ressentir dans la musique de Frank Zappa. Il y a les influences évidentes et assumées et puis celles plus subtiles.
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Quelques références pour aller plus loin :
Edgard Varese : Ionisation (lien Spotify)Johnny Guitar Watson : Cuttin’ In (lien Spotify)
Exemple de Xénochronie de Frank Zappa :
Frank Zappa : On The Bus (lien Spotify)Frank Zappa : Occam’s Razor (lien Spotify)
Greg & Pierre.
L’article SUAPYP #3 – Les influences de Zappa...
2021-01-1939 min
Guitar Speak PodcastDweezil Zappa
We revisit our 2018 conversation with Dweezil Zappa. This was a great interview!
Dweezil joined us to speak guitar in the lead up to his Feb 2018 tour of Australia and New Zealand.
The tour - "Dweezil Zappa - celebrating 50 years of Frank Zappa" - continued the honouring of Frank's musical legacy that commenced when Dweezil started playing shows of his father's music in 2006.
Dweezil talks us through in depth on the work that goes into choosing repertoire and rehearsing, the impact that Frank's music has had on his guitar playing, running masterclasses...
2021-01-1728 minShut Up and Play Your PodcastSUAPYP #2 – Reprendre du Frank Zappa
Est-ce bien raisonnable de reprendre du Frank Zappa ? Eh bien, on dirait que oui car ils sont plusieurs à être nombreux à s’y coller régulièrement !
On en parle dans ce nouvel épisode. Eh puis ça tombe bien, car Greg, co-animateur de ce podcast, en reprend souvent dans son groupe Gowy.
Reprise de Tell Me You Love Me par Gowy
Ce morceau est extrait de l’album intitulé Chunga’s Revenge (lien Spotify) sorti en 1970
Greg & Pierre.
L’article SUAPYP #2 – Reprendre du Frank Zappa est apparu en premier sur Shut Up and Play Y
2021-01-0519 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 minZappaCastDo Politics Belong In Music?As the US enters the most high stakes political season of modern times, ZappaCast takes a deep dive into Frank Zappa's political songs, as well as a listen to a few eerily prescient interviews. Host Scott Parker welcomes Ed Komara, and new ZappaCast producer, Phil Surkis, to the panel. So remember, register to vote, run for office, and listen to this podcast.For all things FZ, visit The Official Frank Zappa website.Keep the conversation going on Twitter and Instagram.ZappaCast is:Created & Hosted by Scott ParkerProduced by Phil Surkis...
2020-08-2658 min
The Cinematography PodcastAlex Winter on his HBO documentary Showbiz Kids, experience as a child actor, moving from acting to directing, The Lost Boys, The Idiot Box, Freaked, Bill & Ted Face the Music, Zappa, and moreThe Cinematography Podcast Episode 84: Alex Winter
Many people know Alex Winter as the iconic character Bill S. Preston, Esq. from the hit Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure and its sequels, but over the past few decades, Alex has become a prolific director of several TV, film and documentary projects. Alex was a child actor, with roles on Broadway, film and television, shooting his own projects on a wind-up 16 mm Bolex camera in his spare time. As a young actor, he followed cinematographer Michael Chapman (Jaws, Raging Bull, Taxi Driver) around on the set of The Lost Boys whenever he had downtime...
2020-07-201h 25Cinematography Podcast - Cam NoirAlex Winter on his HBO documentary Showbiz Kids, experience as a child actor, moving from acting to directing, The Lost Boys, The Idiot Box, Freaked, Bill & Ted Face the Music, Zappa, and moreThe Cinematography Podcast Episode 84: Alex Winter
Many people know Alex Winter as the iconic character Bill S. Preston, Esq. from the hit Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure and its sequels, but over the past few decades, Alex has become a prolific director of several TV, film and documentary projects. Alex was a child actor, with roles on Broadway, film and television, shooting his own projects on a wind-up 16 mm Bolex camera in his spare time. As a young actor, he followed cinematographer Michael Chapman (Jaws, Raging Bull, Taxi Driver) around on the set of The Lost Boys whenever...
2020-07-201h 25
ZappaCastMore with Mick Ekers!Well hiya! Here we have more fun and merriment -- more with our very own Mick Ekers, who chats with Scott and Ian about his must-have book ZAPPA GEAR! Splodgeness Abounds? Maybe, if we knew what that meant! In any case, get thee to a bookstore (if they're open!) or to your favorite online retailer and get your copy of ZAPPA GEAR right NOW!!!The official Frank Zappa websiteHost: Scott ParkerProduced by Scott Parker in cooperation with The Zappa Family TrustContact ZappaCast: moi1969@snet.net
2020-06-101h 04
ZappaCastMick Ekers Talks Zappa GearHappy 2020, ZappaCasters! In this episode, we are proud to make our very own MICK EKERS the star of the show as he talks about his long-awaited new book, ZAPPA GEAR! This authorized look at the guitars, amps, effects and other musical equipment is NOT TO BE MISSED! Grab yourself a copy NOW!!! Yet more hoopla abounds!!!Mick Ekers on TwitterThe Zappa Gear book websiteThe official Frank Zappa websiteHost: Scott ParkerProduced by Scott Parker in cooperation with The Zappa Family TrustContact ZappaCast: moi1969@snet...
2020-03-091h 33
ZappaCastThe Hot Rats Sessions!We're a little podcast with our hair gassed back! Yes folks, the ZappaCast returns with that grooviest of groovies, Vaultmeister Joe Travers, as he and Scott discuss THE HOT RATS SESSIONS, a massive 6-CD box set that has just been released! Get yours now! Over two hours of your questions answered and more! The is a big one folks, so come in and enjoy!The official Frank Zappa websiteHost: Scott ParkerProduced by Scott Parker in cooperation with The Zappa Family TrustContact ZappaCast: moi1969@snet.net
2019-12-292h 06
ZappaCastHalloween '73!!Well well well, look what's back! Yes, yes, it's the ZAPPACAST! After a lengthy break, we are back with a VERY SPECIAL Halloween episode just for you! And once again, we are glad to feature as our guest the Vaultmeister JOE TRAVERS, in the first of a two-part discussion as he and Scott chat about the new album HALLOWEEN '73!! This features five discs of glorious 1973 goodness, brought to you by FZ and the beloved "Roxy lineup" of the Mothers. Go to Zappa.com now and try 'er out!!The official Frank Zappa websiteHost...
2019-10-241h 19
#100malMusiklegendenBobby Brown (Goes Down) - Frank Zappavon Frank Zappa. Würde man den Text dieses Songs hier jetzt aufschreiben, würde diese Episode nicht veröffentlicht werden. Was es damit auf sich hat, findet Ihr durch Hören heraus!
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2019-10-1911 min
ZappaCastZINY 40th & The Hologram Tour with Joe Travers!Howdy once again, folks! This time around, the ZappaCast is serving up another SPECIAL TREAT -- Vaultmeister Joe Travers joins us to talk about the Hologram Tour (coming soon to a city near you!), the Deluxe reissue of Zappa In New York (SUDDENLY AVAILABLE!) and much, much more! Whatcha waitin' for? Dive in to the ZappaCast, kids!The official Frank Zappa websiteHost: Scott ParkerProduced by Scott Parker in cooperation with The Zappa Family TrustContact ZappaCast: moi1969@snet.net
2019-04-011h 29
Couple of Critics Podcast23. Reviewing Apostrophe(') by Frank ZappaIn this episode, Sam and Michelle listen to and discuss Frank Zappa's Apostrophe('). How many buckets will it take to contain the amount of gushing over Frank Zappa? How many facts will Sam get wrong? Probably not as many as the amount of sniffles. Oh, boy.
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2019-02-201h 23
So Be ItFaith No More’s ’Real Thing’ and Frank Zappa and Co.’s ’Freak Out!’Jeff and Jonny tackle the chaotic musical musings of Frank Zappa and Faith No More.
2019-02-031h 58ZappaCastLumpy Gravy and We’re Only In It For The Money at 50!The official Frank Zappa websiteHost: Scott ParkerProduced by Scott Parker in cooperation with The Zappa Family TrustContact ZappaCast: moi1969@snet.net
2018-09-211h 49
Tema LibreDecifrando al gran Frank ZappaEduardo Arias y Manolo Bellon se dedican a Zapear... A la música de Frank Zappa, una de laa figuras más excéntricas y fascinantes del rock. Y como siempre de todo un poco, como dos amigos que charlan alrededor de una taza de café.1. Suzy Creamcheese- Teddy And His Patches2. Don't Eat the Yellow Snow Suite - Frank Zappa 3. Joe's Garage - Frank Zappa 4. San Ber'dino - Frank Zappa5. Valley Girl -Frank Zappa 6. Zoot Allures - Frank Zappa 7. Naval Aviation in Art -Frank Zappa 8. Sheik Yerbouti -Frank Zappa9. Peac...
2018-08-1848 minZappaCastZappa And The BluesThe official Frank Zappa websiteHost: Scott ParkerProduced by Scott Parker in cooperation with The Zappa Family TrustContact ZappaCast: moi1969@snet.net
2018-06-192h 18
DiscographyFrank Zappa: "Weird Al" Yankovic, Alex Winter, and Mike Keneally On ZappaWhile venturing into the hitherto unknown territory of reviewing all Frank Zappa records as one big song was a feat in and of itself, Marc isn't done talking Zappa! After spending 5 episodes voicing his own takes, it's high time to get some other perspectives: "Weird Al" Yankovic, actor/ documentarian Alex Winter, and Zappa band member Mike Keneally.Each of these guests share their first encounters with Zappa's music, the ways he influenced their lives, and they even offer advice on which album should be your first.Alex Winter is presently in the midst...
2018-05-151h 41
DiscographyFrank Zappa: You Can't Do That On Stage Anymore to Civilization Phase IIIIs this phase five of Discography? It would appear to be. Indie rock musician Marc With a C has taken on the arduous task of reviewing all of the albums released in Frank Zappa's lifetime end to end as... one big composition.Yes! But does it work? "Yes and but also": better than you'd think.There's more live material in this episode than you can shake a stick at - trust us, we've tried the stick test - and the purportedly massive composition seems to do more rewinding than usual as we hurdle...
2018-05-081h 30
DiscographyFrank Zappa: Them Or Us to Broadway The Hard WayIn this episode we set our sights on Frank Zappa's mid-eighties work. Things are getting extra weird, and we wouldn't have it any other way!It's a controversial period - partially because some folks weren't ready for Zappa to go completely electronic with his Synclavier-led composition, while others felt that his lyrics in this era went far, far beyond the pale.Culty indie pop singer/songwriter Marc With a C continues to analyze the entirety of the Zappa's discography as one continuous composition - exactly how the experimental artist claimed his work could...
2018-05-011h 25ZappaCastMore Fun With Ahmet Zappa!The official Frank Zappa websiteHost: Scott ParkerProduced by Scott Parker in cooperation with The Zappa Family TrustContact ZappaCast: moi1969@snet.net
2018-04-191h 40
DiscographyFrank Zappa: 200 Motels to Zappa In New YorkIs that a real poncho? I mean, is that a Mexican poncho, or is that a Sears poncho? Marc With a C intends to find out as he continues to traverse Frank Zappa's monolithic catalog this time from 1971's 200 Motels to 1978's Zappa In New York.Zappa contended that if you played all of his recordings together end to end, they'd create a big song, and we're in the early stages of testing that theory. Thrill as Zappa ditches and regains the "Mothers" moniker. Shiver as the records bounce back and forth between free jazz explorations...
2018-04-171h 37
DiscographyFrank Zappa: Freak Out! to Fillmore EastJoin cult indie-pop songwriter Marc With a C as he chronicles a legendary artist’s catalogue album by album. With Discography you'll walk in a novice, and come out well-informed and with a new favorite record or two. And if you’re a longtime fan, we’ll go deep enough that you’ll be brimming with new factoids and perspectives.For this maiden voyage, Marc takes on Frank Zappa.Zappa is one of the most revered American musicians of all-time, and with 100+ records to his name, one of the most impenetrable. What’s more, Zapp...
2018-04-101h 34
ZappaCastThe Roxy Performances!Look who’s talking again! It’s none other than the Vaultmeister, Joe Travers! Joe took some time off from his job pounding them pagan skins for Joe Satriani to chat about the fantastic new box set, THE ROXY PERFORMANCES! The box features all of the shows Frank Zappa and his Mothers performed for film cameras and some lucky fans at the Roxt in scenic downtown Hollywood in December of 1973 PLUS lots of bonus material – soundchecks, rehearsals and the Bolic Sound Studios session! A truly fabulous optional entertainment experience awaits you – pick it up at Zappa.com, Amazon and lots of...
2018-03-021h 59
ZappaCastLadies And Gentlemen, Ahmet Zappa! It's been a long time coming but we've done it! Ahmet Zappa, head of the Zappa Family Trust and a Very Wonderful Guy, joins us for a chat about the State Of The Zappa Union, the legacy of his mother Gail and much more! Plus listener questions answered! Come on down and get on down with the ZappaCast! The musical selections heard in this episode: “Rat Tomago” (Sheik Yerbouti) “Cheepnis” (Roxy By Proxy) “Chalk Pie” (Guitar) “Catholic Girls” (Have I Offended Someone?) “Sleep Dirt” (Sleep Dirt) “Night School” (Jazz From Hell) “Frogs With Dirty Littl...
2018-01-012h 02
ZappaCastHalloween '77 with Thomas Nordegg!Salutations, ZappaCast hobgoblins!!! Yes indeedy folks, the ZappaCast celebrates ZAPPAWEEN (it's a holiday now!) with a most special show, featuring the treat that is an interview with Zappa road crew personage extraordinaire, THOMAS NORDEGG!! Thomas sits down with Scott and the Vaultmeister (Mr. Joe Travers) for a wide-ranging interview covering his time with FZ. Also, you will be treated to a sneak preview of tracks from the latest official Frank Zappa release, Halloween '77!!! This box set includes ALL SIX SHOWS from the very famous Halloween 1977 run at the Palladium in New York City, from which came th...
2017-10-172h 28ZappaCastHappy 50th, Absolutely Free!Greetings once again, loyal ZappaCasters! In this episode we look back on the ABSOLUTELY FREE album, which celebrates its 50th birthday in 2017! Lots of groovy tunage and other audio wonderment on offer here PLUS a sneak preview of the new vinyl reissue of ABSOLUTELY FREE in stores October 6th! Come on over to the ZappaCast -- it's Absolutely Free! The official Frank Zappa websiteHost: Scott ParkerProduced by Scott Parker in cooperation with The Zappa Family TrustContact ZappaCast: moi1969@snet.net
2017-10-061h 20
Guitar Speak PodcastEpisode 64 Dweezil Zappa
Dweezil Zappa joins us to speak guitar in the lead up to his Feb 2018 tour of Australia and New Zealand.
The tour - "Dweezil Zappa - celebrating 50 years of Frank Zappa" - continues the honouring of Frank's musical legacy that commenced when Dweezil started playing shows of his father's music in 2006.
Dweezil talks us through in depth on the work that goes into choosing repertoire and rehearsing, the impact that Frank's music has had on his guitar playing, running masterclasses, live rigs and upcoming solo projects.
https://www.dweezilzappa.c...
2017-09-0928 min
1240 Cerebral Flatulence Podcast1240 Podcast EP019 - More Terrorism, Frank Zappa and Katy Perry Mind ControlDrag yourself out of bed on a Sunday morning listening to ill-informed patter from Rodders and Harv.
This week we discuss more local terrorism, highlight Frank Zappa speaking on why paying attention to commercial media outlets is useless and Katy Perry’s recent ‘therapy’.
2017-06-181h 00
ZappaCastFreak Out at 51!Happy New Year, ZappaCasters! OK, it's only six months late but better late than never! In this special episode, we salute the 51st Anniversary of the Freak Out! album, with live performances of nearly the entire album from 1966 through 1988! FZ talks about the album and its impact between the selections. It's great to be back -- now get ready to FREAK OUT! with the ZappaCast! The official Frank Zappa websiteHost: Scott ParkerProduced by Scott Parker in cooperation with The Zappa Family TrustContact ZappaCast: moi1969@snet.net
2017-06-131h 43
ZappaCastYour Zappadan and Christmas present -- Mike Keneally!Yes, folks, Christmas time is here again, and Zappadan is upon us as well! And boy do we have a treat for you -- none other than the mighty and majestic Mike Keneally!!! Mike chats with us about Frank (of course), his intimidatingly wonderful solo career, Nigey Lennon, the time he kicked in a window at Tower Records and more! Plus the Vaultmeister Joe Travers makes a guest appearance! Much to ponder here folks. Dig in!!! And happy holidays from the ZappaCast team!!! The official Frank Zappa websiteHost: Scott ParkerProduced by Scott P...
2016-12-232h 562016-10-303h 57
ZappaCastTHE LOST EPISODE -- Meet Matthew Galaher!Guess who's back? Back again?... OK, enough of all this break nonsense...the ZappaCast RETURNETH! After a summer spent deep in research and book writing, we are back (baby) with THE LOST EPISODE...taped several months ago, and chock full of OLD NEWS! Well, maybe just a little... This episode we meet the one and only MATTHEW GALAHER, Zappa fan extraordinaire, high-class musician, wit, racounteur and bon vivant. Matthew tells us his stories of years of alumni interaction and more... NOTE: one of the reasons why this is THE LOST EPISODE is that the quality of the interview is...
2016-09-271h 19
ZappaCastZappaCast Episode 28 (The Alex Winter Extravaganza)Fancy a Zappa chat? Well ZappaCasters, do we ever have a chat for you! We were very fortunate to have the great Alex Winter -- director of the very exciting fan-funded soon-to-be-greatest Frank Zappa documentary ever -- pop 'round for a chat about Zappa, movies and even the obligatory Bill & Ted reference! A very good time was had by all! If you're looking for a good time, go to http://whoisfrankzappa.com and contribute to this most exciting project TODAY! Wonderment awaits! In addition, ROXY: THE MOVIE will be on a theatrical tour for the first time ever to...
2016-03-211h 48
ZappaCastZappaCast Episode 27 (Farewell, Gail Zappa)A dense ecumenical bandana at the right hand of God's big rhumba? Nah...it's the ZappaCast! In this episode, we bid farewell to the legendary Mrs. Gail Zappa with the full ZappaCast panel of Scott Parker, Andrew Greenaway, Scott Fischer and --returning after a fairly lengthy absence -- The Professor, Mick Ekers! Join us as we give GZ a (hopefully) suitable sendoff, right here on the ZappaCast.
2016-01-042h 25
ZappaCastZappaCast Episode 26 (ZaFTIG Specal)Greetings, ZappaCasters! In this episode we are talking ZaFTIG! What is ZaFTIG? Why, it's the Zappa Family Trust Issues Guide -- the new book covering the music of Frank Zappa on compact disc. Talking ZaFTIG will be author Ed Komara and co-author Scott Parker. Plus music, thrills, spills, traffic noises and other oddments! A plump and succulent ZappaCast for sure!
2015-12-303h 06
ZappaCastZappaCast Episode 25 (A Chat With Bob Zappa, Part 2)Hiya, ZappaCasters!! It's Episode 25, the second half of our two-part chat with Bob Zappa, brother of Frank and author of FRANKIE AND BOBBY: GROWING UP ZAPPA!!! Go to www.bobzappa.com and get yours! Don't delay!
2015-10-261h 492015-09-071h 082015-05-291h 23ZappaCastZappaCast Episode 22 (Tom Fowler Speaketh!)Greetings and salutations, loyal ZappaCasters! In this episode we are serving up for you (hot and fresh) a fascinating conversation with that amazing bass playing Fowler, Tom Fowler! Tom talks about his days working with FZ, and working with other FZ alumni. Throw in Tom's thoughts about the almighty Zappa goddess-type person Grace Quinn and you've got yourself one splendid show! Be sure to listen until the very end for some bonus, Grace-oriented merriment!
2015-04-232h 08
ZappaCastZappaCast Episode 21 (Zappadan 2014)HAPPY ZAPPADAN FROM THE ZAPPACAST TEAM! In this episode, we turn the fab ZappaCast microphone over to FZ himself, who will share some of his fave rave records with you, the Zappacast faithful. And he may answer a few questions from the ZappaCast team as well. It's our gift to you! From us to you, happy Zappadan, happy holidays and we wish you a healthy and prosperous 2015! See you then!
2014-12-192h 35
ZappaCastZappaCast Episode 20 (A Tribute To Ray Collins)Suddenly available! ZappaCast episode 20! Featuring a spotlight on the one and only Ray Collins, the Reverend Andrew Greenaway with all the news that's fit to listen to, and Tim Op Het Broek talks to Don Preston, Bunk Gardner and David Parlato! Come on in the ZappaCast kitchen! Yowza!
2014-09-162h 00
ZappaCastZappaCast Episode 19 (More With Pauline Butcher Bird)From the heart of the black country, it's time to swing with the ZappaCast! This episode features part two of our chat with the highly wonderful Pauline Butcher Bird, as we chat about her time with Maestro Zappa and more besides! And lots of great music from the 1960s and beyond. Come on in, the water's fine!
2014-07-081h 16ZappaCastZappaCast Episode 18 (Catching Up With Pauline Butcher Bird)Howdy once again folks! April 2014 rolls on with another bright and vibrant ZappaCast episode! This time we are catching up with the lovely PAULINE BUTCHER BIRD, FZ's secretary from 1967 through 1971. Pauline will be talking Frank with Andrew and Scott, and points the way toward the broadcast of her radio play FRANK ZAPPA AND ME, which will be aired by BBC Radio 4 on Tuesday, May 6th at 14:15 GMT. Freak out with Pauline and the ZappaCasters!
2014-04-301h 41
ZappaCastZappaCast Episode 17 (Scott Thunes Extravaganza)ZappaCast listeners repent and rejoice! Scott Carter Thunes reveals the true meaning of life in part two of our conversation! Plus lots of groovy Thunes tuneage. Two hours of untamed bliss!
2014-04-082h 19
ZappaCastZappaCast Episode 16 (200 Motels 2013)Howdy folks! It's the first ZappaCast of the new year, and what better way to start than with a discussion of the BIG EVENT of 2013...the performance of FZ's 200 MOTELS suites in Los Angeles and London! And who better to discuss these events with than bass player, wit and bon vivant extraordinaire Scott Thunes! We have lots of roundtable discussion and music on tap for you, and another installment of Mick's always-essential ZAPPA'S GEAR series! The ZappaCast...a real nice podcast to raise your kids up!
2014-02-281h 27ZappaCastZappaCast Episode 15 (Zappadan 2013) Happy Zappadan everyone! The ZappaCast team presents out Zappadan 2013 special, celebrating the 73rd birthday of Frank Zappa, and paying tribute to the Composer on the 20th anniversary of his departure for his final tour. In this four-hour marathon blockbuster, many musical delights await you...and your fave rave ZappaCasters link the music together via some VERY SPECIAL spoken material. Trudge across the tundra to the sweet sounds of Frank Zappa and the ZappaCast!
2013-12-173h 57
ZappaCastZappaCast Episode 14 (the DukeyCast)Another VERY SPECIAL ZappaCast...we salute the late, great George Duke!! The crux of the biscuit here is Professor Ekers' 2012 conversation with George (conducted for Mick's forthcoming book ZAPPA'S GEAR) in which George goes all over fond for his days with Mr. Zappa. Throw in a tribute from Reverend Greenaway, lotsa great music and even some words from the lovely Ruth Underwood and you have yourself a VERY SPECIAL show indeed! Thanks for everything, George...
2013-10-072h 27
ZappaCastZappaCast Episode 13 (Nigey Reinvents The Wheel)ZappaCast becomes NigeyCast! In this episode, Reverend Greenaway and the one they call Parker chat with the redoubtable Nigey Lennon and her co-conspirator John Tabacco about the reissue of Nigey's 2001 opus REINVENTING THE WHEEL. Music and various shenanigans are the order of the day! For more Wheel Reinvention, check out the following links: https://www.facebook.com/MuffinRecordsProductionsUSA http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wspUC5BF4ms
2013-08-291h 41
ZappaCastZappaCast Episode 12 (The Request Show)It's the peoples' ZappaCast! In this episode, we play your requests...and there's some good ones! Also, the ZappaCast brain trust wraps up our roundtable chat by answering your questions. It's ZappaCast to the twelfth power! Also, it's worth mentioning that the author of ZAPPA THE HARD WAY does in fact know that "Bolero" is on THE BEST BAND YOU'VE NEVER HEARD IN YOUR LIFE album :-) Thank you ZappaCast listeners; this one's for you!
2013-07-181h 30
ZappaCastZappaCast Episode 11 (Bongo Furious!)It's Bongo-tastic, I tell ya! In this double-hour serving of the ZappaCast, Professor Ekers, Reverend Idiot Bastard Greenaway and Young Master Fischer, along with the good ol' Parker guy, talk Bongo Fury. We illustrate the greatness of the album with a huge slab of live performances, and Andrew graces us with the latest and greatest in Zappa news. Learn the Pachuco Hop and let the ZappaCast twirl ya!
2013-05-291h 58
ZappaCastZappaCast Episode 10 (One ZappaCast Fits All!)This ZappaCast is ONE SIZE FITS ALL! In part two of our roundtable discussion of the 1974-1975 era, the Reverend Greenaway, Professor Ekers, Young Master Fischer and The One They Call Parker chat about the One Size Fits All album. Professor Ekers gives is a great ZAPPA'S GEAR segment dealing with THE ROXY SG, SP shamelessly plugs his new book THE RETURN OF RONDO HATTON - THE RECORDINGS OF FRANK ZAPPA VOL. 5 1974-1975 and, of course, we get to hear loads of amazing Zappa music from 1974, 1977 and 1979. Take a seat on the big red sofa and enjoy the ride!
2013-03-181h 53
ZappaCastZappaCast Episode 9 (Roxy!) It's time for another MASSIVE ZappaCast episode...nearly three hours celebrating the Roxy & Elsewhere album...roundtable discussion, tonnage of live FZ from 1973, 1974 and 1978 PLUS Reverend Greenaway interviews Napoleon Murphy Brock...Ya Hozna!
2012-11-132h 46
ZappaCastZappaCast, Episode 8 (The Original Mothers)SNAT! The ZappaCast takes you all the way back, boys and girls...back to the 1960s with the peaceful and loving Mothers Of Invention. You'll hear two concerts from 1967 (Lund and Copenhagen) in their (as far as we know) entirety. Professor Ekers gives you some serious info on FZ's Gibson Switchmaster guitar in his Zappa's Gear spot, while the good Reverend Greenaway has a brisk selection of rare '60s allsorts for ya. Didja Get Any Onya?
2012-06-101h 48
ZappaCastZappaCast, Episode 7 (DweezilCast Part 2)DweezilCast continues! In this episode, our two-part blockbuster interview with Dweezil Zappa concludes. We hear a pair of tracks from Dweezil's new album FOH. Professor Ekers takes an in-depth look at FZ's famous Hendrix Strat, and Reverend Greenaway blesses us with some news!
2012-04-051h 32
ZappaCastZappaCast, Episode 6 (DweezilCast!)ZappaCast becomes DweezilCast! Just in time for the new Dweezil Zappa Plays Zappa tour (the first of 2012) we proudly present part one of an EXCLUSIVE interview with Dweezil himself. We cover all (or a good many of) the bases! And if that weren't enough, the Lengendary and and Brilliant (at the same time even) Mr. Scott Thunes talks with Andrew about his involvement in the new DZPZ tour. Get it while it's hot!!!
2012-02-091h 25
ZappaCastZappaCast, Episode 5 (The Holiday Episode)ZappaCast...the holiday episode! In the new episode, your humble correspondent types each tackle a different subject. SP plays selections from the unreleased History And Collected Improvisations Of The Mothers Of Invention set and (somewhat lamely) attempts to promote his newly reissued books, Professor Ekers has the lowdown on FZ and the Vocoder and Jam Master Greenaway gives us the lowdown on the 2011 Zappanale and the news. Happy Holidays from the ZappaCast crew to you and yours and see you in 2012!!
2012-01-041h 39ZappaCastZappaCast Episode 4, Part Three (Vaudeville Finale)And now the thrilling conclusion! In this final part of our three-part look at the 1971 Vaudeville band, we hear some great music from the Fall 1971 European "disaster tour". We also get a golden opportunity to chat with Pauline Butcher about her new book FREAK OUT! MY LIFE WITH FRANK ZAPPA and the legendary Nigey Lennon reads a chapter from her book BEING FRANK - MY TIME WITH FRANK ZAPPA. Add to that some exciting Zappa news and you've got yourself an exciting ZappaCast! Order Pauline's book here: http://www.amazon.com/Freak-Out-Life-Frank-Zappa/dp/0859654796/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8...
2011-11-091h 34
ZappaCastZappaCast, Episode 4 Part Two (Vaudeville Again)The Vaudeville mayhem continues! We have more for ya...more music, more roundtable discussion, more more more! The ZappaCast...just for you, Mr./Ms. Snazzy Listener Person!
2011-09-261h 27
ZappaCastZappaCast Episode 4, Part One (The Vaudeville Era)Here comes our bullet! The ZappaCast is back, and this time we're serving up a heaping helping of Vaudeville Band (or the Flo & Eddie era of The Mothers) for you over the course of three episodes. In this episode we chronicle the formation of the Flo & Eddie-era band with lots of rare music and the introduction of our new Roundtable Discussion Panel in which Andrew, Scott and Mick discuss all things Vaudeville (you will be hearing more from this discussion panel in the next two parts). Vaudeville Ho!
2011-08-141h 07
ZappaCastZappaCast, Episode 3 (The Cucamonga Era with Greg Russo)Go all the way (back) with the ZappaCast! In this episode, we take a look at the earliest (musical) workings of FZ with the help of Zappa scholar extraordinaire Greg Russo. Lots of rare music abounds in this one, folks. And we get the first installment of Mick Ekers' new segment ZAPPA'S GEAR--looking at the equipment used by FZ through the years. And Denny Walley—our first FZ alumnus—drops by to say hi to us mere mortals! And but also more surprises abound (like an exclusive interview with The Tornadoes…however we digress). A bright, snappy ZappaCast. Hotcha! Check...
2011-05-313h 08
ZappaCastZappaCast Episode 2, Part Two (1988 Again!)More hard stuff! There is so much 1988 Zappa goodness here that it's impossible to know where to begin. Tons of rare audio goodness abounds as we complete what wound up being a four-hour look at the 1988 FZ Broadway The Hard Way tour. We also hear guest spots from Mats & Morgan and the ever-wonderful Dweezil, and FZ gives us his thoughts on the end of the tour. Toss in hot FZ news from Dr. Greenaway and how could you go wrong? Fly the friendly ZappaCast...it's free!
2011-03-312h 28
ZappaCastZappaCast Episode 2, Part One (1988 Revisited!)It's ZappaCast The Hard Way!!! In the second episode of ZappaCast, we take a look a the 1988 Broadway The Hard Way tour, the final concert tour Frank Zappa would undertake. This episode is designed to call your attention to a book written by our very own Andrew Greenaway, ZAPPA THE HARD WAY, which is the definitive look inside that ill-fated tour. Musical selections include rare rehearsal and live material, a tribute to the tour by the Vegetarians and an exclusive airing of Andrew's interview with Ike Willis. This is the first part of a monster three hour-plus episode. Part...
2011-03-231h 49
ZappaCastZappaCast Episode 1 (The Alternate Freak Out!)In the premiere edition of ZappaCast--a Frank Zappa podcast--Scott Parker (author of several books about the work of FZ) examines the new "Alternate Freak Out!" bootleg, featuring an unreleased mix of the Freak Out! album. In addition, Andrew Greenaway provides the news and FZ gives a history lesson. Scott Parker's Frank Zappa books are available at www.spbpublishing.webs.com or at Amazon.com, barnesandnoble.com, www.gandsmusic.com and other fine retailers.
2011-03-041h 44