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The Smashing PumpkastThe End is the Beginning Is The End with Noah Wilkinson"And I am a master of a nothing place", it's the Smashing Pumpkast! We’re back with another edition of “Radio, Play My Favorite Song,” where I talk to YOU, the Pumpkinhead, about one of your favorite WPC & SP-related tracks. Noah Wilkinson joins the 'kast to discuss the Batman and Robin soundtrack tune, "The End is the Beginning is the End".We talk about expectations of that period between MCIS and Adore, more praise for Billy Corgan and The Machines of God and of course..." Horny Batman".Get comfy in your favorite nipple batsui...
2026-01-3038 minThe Smashing Pumpkast2025 Smashing Pumpkast End of Year /Season EpisodeHappy New Year, freaks and ghouls! I, along with listeners of the 'kast, look back at our favorite moments in Pumpkinland 2025 and what we look forward to in 2026. Thanks for all your support, Pumpkinheads! ✌️❤️🤘🎃Support the 'kast!MERCHOur PATREONbuymeacoffee.com/PumpkastPlease rate and review us!Follow us on the socials:Instagram: @smashingpumpkastBluesky: @smashingpumpkast
2026-01-0130 minThe Smashing PumpkastMuzzle with Stephanie Conway“Time heals, but I'm forever broken”. We’re back with another edition of the new series for The Smashing Pumpkast entitled, “Radio, Play My Favorite Song,” where I talk to YOU, the Pumpkinhead, about one of your favorite WPC & SP-related tracks. Today, all the way from Newfoundland, Canada, we have Stephanie Conway on to discuss the track “Muzzle”! Rawk.Support the 'kast!MERCHOur PATREONbuymeacoffee.com/PumpkastPlease rate and review us!Follow us on the socials:Instagram: @smashingpumpkastBluesky: @smashingpumpkastTwitter: @PumpkinsPodcast
2025-12-3134 minThe Smashing PumpkastWhen I Was Born, I Was Bored with Zlong Azayasam"My Mom told me, 'Howdy, Son.'" We’re back with another edition of the new series for The Smashing Pumpkast entitled, “Radio, Play My Favorite Song,” where I talk to YOU, the Pumpkinhead, about one of your favorite WPC & SP-related tracks. Returning to the 'kast is the mysterious Zlong Azayasam (whose pseudonym I have yet to correctly pronounce). We discuss the Shudder to Think track on the movie soundtrack "First Love, Last Rites", "When I Was Born, I Was Bored" with Billy Corgan on main vocals. We have a great conversation about this track and so much more. If you...
2025-12-0838 minThe Smashing PumpkastMellon Collie and The Orchestral Shows Meet-up: Featuring The Sad Machines - A Tribute To The Smashing PumpkinsToday on The Smashing Pumpkast, we talk to event co-coordinator Josh and members of The Sad Machines: A Tribute To The Smashing Pumpkins about the upcoming “Mellon Collie and The Orchestral Shows Meet-up: Featuring The Sad Machines - A Tribute To The Smashing Pumpkins” event that will take place on Sunday, November 23rd, starting at 12:30 pm at The Cubby Bear in Chicago.This event will be a chance for fans attending the Mellon Collie Lyric Opera shows to meet up, mingle, listen to The Sad Machines: A Tribute to The Smashing Pumpkins perform Mellon Collie in its entir...
2025-10-3138 minThe Smashing PumpkastAppels + Oranjes with Matt Munro + Eve“What if what is isn’t true?” We’re back with another edition of the new series for The Smashing Pumpkast entitled, “Radio, Play My Favorite Song,” where I talk to YOU, the Pumpkinhead, about one of your favorite WPC & SP related tracks. Today, we have two separate Pumpkinheads, Matt Munro + Eve, talking about the Adore track “Appels + Oranjes”. Even though we chat about the same track, the conversations are quite different. If YOU’D like to be considered for this new series to talk about your favorite song (or if you’re uncomfortable appearing on the ‘kast, have m...
2025-10-211h 38The Smashing PumpkastStand Inside Your Love with Geri"Who wouldn't be the one you love?" It's another edition of the new series for The Smashing Pumpkast entitled “Radio, Play My Favorite Song,” where we talk to YOU, the Pumpkinhead, about one of your favorite WPC/SP-related tracks. Today we have Geri aka Breezy Surreptitious on to talk about "Stand Inside Your Love" (as well as a post-recording update to talk about the 25th Anniversary Remaster of "Stand Inside Your Love" and Machina).If YOU’D like to be considered for this new series to talk about your favorite song (or if you’re uncomfort...
2025-08-2944 minThe Smashing PumpkastWhir + 1979 with Matt Legard and Harold"All your prayers, in my ears." It's another edition of the new series for The Smashing Pumpkast entitled “Radio, Play My Favorite Song,” where we talk to YOU, the Pumpkinhead, about one of your WPC/SP-related tracks. Today, we have Matt Legard of The Colourflies on to discuss "Whir" and Harold drops in to talk "1979". If YOU’D like to be considered for this new series to talk about your favorite song (or if you’re uncomfortable appearing on the ‘kast, have me read your thoughts), email us at thesmashingpumpkast@gmail.com ! RawkSupport the 'kast...
2025-08-2229 minThe Smashing PumpkastBilly Corgan and the Machines of God Tour with Asherella + Listener StoriesToday on the Pumpkast, Frank is joined by Asherella to discuss the recent Billy Corgan and the Machines of God tour. They also discuss the late great Ozzy, the Pumpkins' place in "classic rock" for younger generations, Night of Mellon Collie plans and Frank's 6-year-old daughter makes a brief appearance to give her review of The Smashing Pumpkins' music. We also hear BCatMOG stories from listeners Judy June, Don Dobos, Eve, Dean Schaffer and Josef Luciano. Special thanks to splra.org and YouTube users pumpkinhead1977, polkadotpam, Greg Fasolino, PAbLO HONEY, deadhoarse, Norman Weichel, Smshn🎃Pmpkn, Mis...
2025-08-131h 23
The Smashing PumpkastPorcelina of the Vast Oceans with Daniel"In the slipstream of thoughtless thoughts," it's another edition of the new series for The Smashing Pumpkast entitled, “Radio, Play My Favorite Song,” where we talk to YOU, the Pumpkinhead, about one of your WPC/SP-related tracks. Today, we have Daniel, aka danimal_j on to discuss Porcelina of the Vast Oceans.If YOU’D like to be considered for this new series to talk about your favorite song (or if you’re uncomfortable appearing on the ‘kast, have me read your thoughts), email us at thesmashingpumpkast@gmail.com ! RawkSupport the 'k...
2025-07-2145 min
The Smashing Pumpkast"The CameraEye" with Diana Dagaz“Stretch my skin, restless gods!”We’re kicking off a new series for The Smashing Pumpkast entitled, “Radio, Play My Favorite Song” where we talk to YOU, the Pumpkinhead, about one of your WPC/SP related tracks. To kick off this new series and to celebrate the 20th Anniversary of TheFutureEmbrace, Frank welcomes Diana Dagaz (Mystic, Astrologer and Tarot Reader) to talk about “The CameraEye”!Keep an eye out on Diana’s social media for new Mystic Mixtape podcast episodes soon, and check out Diana’s Substack at Dianadagaz.substack.com.If YOU’D like to be...
2025-06-2153 min
The Smashing PumpkastPATREON UNLOCKED: The Pastiche and Novel Songs of The Smashing Pumpkins w/ Zlong AzayasamNo April Foolin' here! From behind the Patreon paywall - Pumpkast Patreon member Zlong Azayasam cashes in his Patreon pick by discussing the pastiche and novel songs of The Smashing Pumpkins.It's a lengthy chat about the diverse and fun dimensions of the Pumpkins' catalog! Add your favorites and why in the comments!Songs discussed in this episode:Fat Man BluesBullet Train to OsakaFrench Movie ThemeJazzin’ (Starchildren)German’s in Leather PantsSpecial Winner’s SongThe BoyWe...
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The Smashing Pumpkast25 Years of MACHINA/The Machines of God w/ Asherella, Chris Dragan and SposeHappy 25, MACHINA (6 in leap years)! Today on the Pumpkast, we celebrate the 25th Anniversary of Machina/The Machines of God. Joining Frank to discuss Machina (and other related Pumpkin topics) are fellow ghost children, Asherella, Chris Dragan and Spose. We also hear from friends of the ‘kast Justin of the Deep Dive, Don Dobos, Jeff aka grungingpumpkins, John Riccio and Nin van Acht about their Machina memories, thoughts and even a poem inspired by Machina!Who wouldn't be the one you love, Machina?!Su...
2025-03-011h 44
The Smashing Pumpkast2024 End of Year Listener StoriesAs 2024 comes to a close in Pumpkinland, we here at The Smashing Pumpkast wanted to hear from YOU about your experiences seeing the Pumpkins live in ’24. In this episode, we hear from fans all around the globe about what they enjoyed from the Pumpkins this past year and what they look forward to from the band in 2025. We even have our first email read entirely in español (thanks to friend of the pod Shaun Cruz)!
We also get a special message from the always generous and amazing Jack Bates to the fans.
2024-12-3059 minThe Smashing PumpkastBONUS EPISODE: Failing Stars - The Smashing Pumpkins Tribute Band from Flint, MIOn this special Bonus Episode of The Smashing Pumpkast, Frank chats with Don and Jay of the Flint, Michigan Smashing Pumpkins Tribute Band, Failing Stars, who have a show on Friday, November 1st at The Machine Shop!
They discuss how they got into the Pumpkins, their goals as a tribute act and eliminating the stigma associated with tribute bands. They also perform a special acoustic rendition of "Mayonaise" for us.
Check them out if they ever come to your area!
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2024-10-1849 minThe Smashing PumpkastAghori Mhori Mei First Impressions w/ Chris DraganOne month later and fashionably late, the Pumpkast is back to discuss first impressions of the excellent new Pumpkins album "Aghori Mhori Mei". Joining Frank to discuss overall thoughts on AMM is Pumpkast listener and Pop-Abstract-Bricolage artist Chris Dragan!
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2024-09-0245 minThe Smashing PumpkastBILLY CORGAN'S ADVENTURES IN CARNYLAND w/ MATTHEW NANESKyle's gonna Kyle, and the Smashing Pumpkast is gonna 'kast! Frank puts his distaste of reality shows aside and enters the funhouse that is- "Billy Corgan's Adventures in Carnyland"!
Joining Frank in the 'kast ring is Pumpkinhead and wrestling enthusiast Matthew Nanes!
Frank and Matthew discuss WPC's business side, the difference between "fake" and "scripted", the benefits of having talent from a variety of backgrounds and experiences, recognizing wrestlers in comedy sketches, blue skying a Pumpkins dating app and so much more.
Frank even makes a small cameo in the series (unfortunately not...
2024-06-251h 49The Smashing PumpkastBONUS EPISODE: TALEEN KALI / AVA ADORE COVEROn this special Bonus episode of The Smashing Pumpkast, we talk to L.A. musician Taleen Kali and her band's latest single - a cover of SP's "Ava Adore"!
We also discuss the upcoming Dum Dum Fest, her connection to former Pumpkins guitarist Jeff Schroeder, a West Coast Tour with Ringo Deathstarr and more.
We know you'll *adore* this chat.
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2024-06-1224 minThe Smashing PumpkastBONUS EPISODE: COMEDIAN ADAM NEWMANWe keep the SP cover/tribute band discussion with an old comedy pal of Frank's, Adam Newman! Adam discusses his Pumpkins fandom, his SP cover band in college, Squishing Squashes, and a rather bawdy connection to SP that he mentions in his new comedy special, "Jew Versus The Volcano", out on March 22nd.
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2024-02-2842 minThe Smashing PumpkastPATREON MEMBER PICK: Siamese Dream Band w/ Josh Hendricks & Amy and Steve of Siamese DreamPumpkast Patreon member Josh Hendricks (aka liquidsun) cashes in his Patreon pick by talking about (and to) Atlanta based Smashing Pumpkins cover band, Siamese Dream!
Josh talks about his history with the Pumpkins and then we chat with Steve and Amy of Siamese Dream to discuss what inspired them to start a Pumpkins cover band, their history with their fandom, setlist choices, some super nerdy tech talk for you gear freaks and ghouls and so much more!
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2024-02-191h 20The Smashing PumpkastCYR w/ JUSTIN from THE DEEP DIVEHappy New CYR, Pumpkinheads! Today on the Pumpkast, Frank is joined by guest co-host Justin of The Deep Dive Channel to discuss the pandemic Pumpkin darling "CYR" (aka Shiny and Oh So Bright, Vol.2). A love letter to Corgan’s new wave, goth and industrial record collection and once again, another Pumpkins album that grows better with time.
Frank and Justin discuss sputter drums & goth synth pads, Starrcraft's Rocket and ATUM connection, The Cure (of course), Billy's version of “Lose Yourself”, Birch Grove devastating our Dad hearts, Aesop’s fable of damned if you do damned if you don’...
2024-01-023h 46The Smashing PumpkastThe Smashing Pumpkast 2023 End of Year Roundtable with Asherella & DeanHappy Holidays and Happy New Year, Pumpkinheads! Special guests, Asherella and Dean, join Frank to discuss the Pumpkins in 2023.
See ya in 2024, freaks and ghouls!
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2024-01-011h 33The Smashing PumpkastBONUS EPISODE: Blackdot x John Craig (MCIS) collaboration w/ Joel PenningtonIn this special Bonus episode, we talk to Joel Pennington, Founder and CEO of Blackdot (an innovative company out of Austin, TX) about their special collaboration with collage artist John Craig to make his iconic artwork from Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness available as officially licensed tattoos.
We discuss Joel's history with the Pumpkins (31 shows across 3 continents over the past 31 years), his company Blackdot and the importance of supporting artists and their work.
[DISCLAIMER: This is NOT a paid advertisement and is NOT an official collaboration with The S...
2023-12-2043 minThe Smashing PumpkastHOWARD WILLINGIt's finally here - Frank's interview with Pumpkins producer, engineer and mixer Howard Willing!
Frank and Howard discuss his beginnings in the music business, how he got involved with working with the Pumpkins, what it’s like working with WPC and the band, what makes a good producer, mixer and engineer and SO much more.
And yes, of course, we talk a little bit about the elusive Machna Box Set.
Happy Thanksgiving weekend, Pumpkinheads!
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2023-11-242h 15The Smashing PumpkastTHE WORLD IS A VAMPIRE TOUR RECAP and LISTENER STORIESFrank and Pat chat about their excellent time at The World Is A Vampire show in Irvine, CA and then present some listener-submitted stories about their experiences (in Australia and America) at the shows. Thanks to Rindi, Simon Mateljan, David Jepesen, Matt from Brisbane, Asherella, Joe DiNoto, Kourtney, Chad Raven, EL from Orlando, Catherine aka settheraytocathy, Evangelina Sanchez. Justin Reeves, Stephanie aka our_retro_life, Danielle Anawati, a.crashing.melon and Charlie Cullen for submitting their stories.
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2023-10-291h 21The Smashing PumpkastBONUS EPISODE: MADAME ZUZU'S SIAMESE DREAM 30TH ANNIVERSARY ACOUSTIC SHOWIn this Bonus episode, Frank recounts his very quick trip from Los Angeles to Chicago to catch the special Siamese Dream 30th Anniversary Acoustic show at Madame ZuZu's. This intimate acoustic set recreated the band's Tower Records in-store appearance at midnight, on July 27, 1993, for the release of Siamese Dream (plus some extra goodies). Over that special weekend, Madame ZuZu's transformed into a Tower Records throwback with tons of Siamese Dream and Tower Records-themed merch. It was a whirlwind experience that Frank will never forget.
Very special thanks to Kim, Andy, Jeff, Owen, John and Mandy!
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2023-10-1336 minThe Smashing PumpkastPATREON UNLOCKED: VIEUPHORIA COMMENTRARY TRACKWhile you wait for new episodes of the Pumpkast, we decided to unlock one of our Patreon goodies. In celebration of the 29th anniversary of Vieuphoria, we have decided to release the audio from our Vieuphoria commentary. If you want to watch the video with our commentary (all in one), you can do so on our Patreon. Otherwise, fire up your old VHS or DVD copy (or rip), and follow along with us. Thanks for all your support and your patience!
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2023-10-051h 54The Smashing PumpkastJIMMY CHAMBERLIN COMPLEX - HONOR EPToday on the Pumpkast, Frank and Pat discuss the 2020 EP, "Honor", from the Jimmy Chamberlin Complex! Look, you already know 90% of this episode will be us just praising Chamberlin.
We discuss Jimmy's version of "the talk", why the EP is a perfect length and how this EP stands up there with JCC/Chamberlin's best solo work thanks to a powerfully eclectic and talented crew (including long-time collaborator and musical savant Billy Mohler).
Also, we put it out into the Universe and keep our fingers crossed for Jimmy to pay a visit to the Pumpkast before the...
2023-09-0848 minThe Smashing PumpkastWILLIAM PATRICK CORGAN - COTILLIONS w/ PAM FISHERIn 2019, Billy Corgan released his 3rd solo album (2nd under the name William Patrick Corgan), "Cotillions". A double-album written in 2017 during Thirty Days – a month-long journey Corgan took across America. For this album, Frank needed a special guest who has a particular affinity for the album and all things Pumpkins and WPC. Enter the Pumpkin Queen herself, Pam Fisher! Frank and Pam dub this album "Cosmic Country" and navigate the starry country backroads that inspired this special album.
They discuss "complexity couched in simplicity", WPC's family history connection to E.T. and Gremlins, identity & history (and where th...
2023-08-093h 27The Smashing Pumpkast30 Years of Siamese Dream w/ Jacob GivensToday (pun intended) marks the 30th Anniversary of the seminal Pumpkins album Siamese Dream. Joining Frank to discuss the anniversary of Siamese Dream is someone who is no stranger to the Pumpkins community, Jacob Givens! We reminisce about our memories of hearing the album for the first time and the lasting impact it's had 30 years later. Happy 30th, Siamese Dream!
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2023-07-2735 minThe Smashing PumpkastBONUS: SP ADMIN CORRINE LUXON Q& ASP Admin Corrine Luxon was kind enough to stick around after our last episode to answer some questions! We talk Machina (of course), SP merch and even a little bit about her personal life.
We appreciate all the hard work and love Corrine puts into her work with the Pumpkins camp (and hopefully you do too!).
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2023-06-3047 minThe Smashing PumpkastADORE 25TH ANNIVERSARY w/ CORRINE LUXONOn June 2nd, 2023, Adore turned 25. In honor of this special anniversary, Frank chats with SP Admin Corrine Luxon about her special connection to the album and the ever-growing love and admiration for the album from fans (some would even say "adore"?). It's a wonderful conversation that will continue into a bonus episode where Corrine was kind enough to answer some listener questions. Look out for that bonus episode soon!
Happy 25th Anniversary, Adore!
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2023-06-221h 30The Smashing PumpkastSHINY AND OH SO BRIGHT - VOL. 1 / LP: NO PAST. NO FUTURE. NO SUN. w/ Evangelina SanchezIn 2018, it was announced that James Iha and Jimmy Chamberlin would rejoin The Smashing Pumpkins. A tour and new music (produced by Rick Rubin), were announced to celebrate the reunion. Those Rick Rubin sessions were originally conceived as 2 EPs, but over time it became an album (or not according to Billy?). The result was Shiny and Oh So Bright - Vol. 1 / LP: No Past. No Future. No Sun. Joining Frank to discuss SAOSBV1LPNPNFNS is fellow Pumpkinhead Evangelina Sanchez!
Evangelina and Frank discuss the feeling of being all "alone - together" as Pumpkins fans, h...
2023-06-092h 33The Smashing PumpkastBONUS EPISODE: Adore 25TH Anniversary - Howard Willing Shares An Adore MemoryHappy Adore 25th Anniversary! Frank recently had a chat with Pumpkins producer, engineer and mixer, Howard Willing, and one topic that came up was his experience working on Adore. We thought it would be fitting to share a snippet from this interview in celebration of the 25th Anniversary of Adore. The rest of the interview, plus a proper Adore 25th Anniversary episode will be out later this month.
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2023-06-0305 minThe Smashing PumpkastJIMMY CHAMBERLIN COMPLEX: THE PARABLE w/ Patreon Member JoeIn 2017, the wheels were in motion for Jimmy Chamberlin's return to the Smashing Pumpkins. But before his triumphant return to the Pumpkins, he returned with his other band, the "Jimmy Chamberlin Complex" and released his 2nd JCC album titled "The Parable". A jazz/fusion itch Jimmy gets to scratch outside of the Pumpkins. Joining Frank as guest co-host (returning from the SKYSAW episode) is Patreon member Joe!
We talk about the more jazz/fusion angle "The Parable" takes as opposed to the jazz/alternative rock feel of SKYSAW and "Life Begins Again", Sarsten Noice's art for the...
2023-05-171h 06The Smashing PumpkastWILLIAM PATRICK CORGAN - OGILALA w/ DR. THOMAS WHITFIELDIn 2017, Billy Corgan released his 2nd solo album, "Ogilala", but this time under the name William Patrick Corgan and with a much more organic and stripped-down sound. It's an album containing some of Corgan's best work and illustrates the power of his songwriting and ability to bend and shape the core of a song into the sound he envisions.
Joining Frank as guest co-host is a long-time friend and Pumpkinhead, Dr. Thomas Whitfield. Thomas digs deep and uses his Ph.D. to help break down the lyrics with surgical detail. If getting super in-depth...
2023-05-033h 34The Smashing PumpkastMONUMENTS TO AN ELEGY w/ STEPHEN PATRICK ZAPATA-KELLYAnd then there were two. With the departure of Mike Byrne and Nicole Fiorentino, Corgan led the charge with guitarist Jeff Schroeder to make 2014's Monuments To An Elegy. An album with nods to its rock past as well as the Pumpkins' synthy future. Joining Frank as guest co-host to do a track-by-track breakdown of this album is former guest of the 'kast, Stephen Patrick Zapata-Kelly!
Down a drummer, Corgan & Schroeder turned to Mötley Crüe's Tommy Lee for an assist to achieve the bombastic and skilled attack needed to match the energy of the songs (as wel...
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The Smashing PumpkastJACK BATES: CHAPTER 3 – BASS-ABELLUMPardon our John Wick nod in the title, but another badass, Jack Bates, is making his third appearance on the 'kast!
Jack joins Frank to discuss the Spirits on Fire Tour, the Mexico City World is a Vampire Festival, the upcoming Australian tour and so much more!
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2023-03-2458 minThe Smashing PumpkastBONUS: OCEANIA 2012 AUSTRALIAN TOUR W/ SIMON MATELJAN OF OZPHORIASimon Mateljan of Ozphoria joins Frank to discuss his experience with the 2012 Oceania Australian tour!
(Link for Wil Anderson interview mentioned in the show HERE.)
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2023-03-101h 41The Smashing PumpkastOCEANIAYod He Vau He Om, Pumpkinheads! Today on the 'kast, we cover the critically acclaimed, post-reformation fan-favorite album OCEANIA! An album so special, Frank and Pat just had to assemble in person at Pumpkast HQ to dive head first into its briny depths.
Frank and Pat discuss "deep" concepts like the "God umbrella," the beautiful truth of the lyric, "everything I want is free," and the spiritual connection "Pale Horse" has to "Adore." All that plus a possible nod to the Italian horror classic "Suspiria" and some speculation as to exactly what kind of "Special K" we're t...
2023-02-172h 20The Smashing PumpkastOceania Intro & History w/ Kim RosasBefore we dive in for the track-by-track breakdown of Oceania, we take some time to cover the history of the album and this particular era of the Pumpkins.
Joining Frank as guest co-host this episode is previous Pumpkast roundtable guest and dedicated Pumpkinhead Kim Rosas! In addition to covering the history of the Oceania era, Frank & Kim discuss their Pumpkin fandom around 2012 (and now), what it was like waiting for the song you wanted to listen to/record on the radio in the 90s, an unusual gymnasium SP show at the Florida State Fair and how the m...
2023-02-151h 25The Smashing PumpkastJAMES IHA - LOOK TO THE SKY + Bonus Tracks w/ David JepsenWe end 2022 by covering the 2012 James Iha solo album "Look To The Sky", the sonically ambitious follow-up to Iha's first solo album "Let It Come Down". Pat remains out and Frank battles a cold but here to help Frank cover this overlooked gem is Patreon member and Aussie Pumpkinhead David Jepsen!
We talk about the album's excellent production, James gettin' sleazy by aping Iggy Pop, "Sad Happy Songs" and the incredible stable of James' talented friends appearing on the album including Karen O & Nick Zinner of the Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Adam Schlesinger of Fountains of Wayne, Nina...
2022-12-301h 57The Smashing PumpkastSKYSAW- GREAT CIVILIZATIONS w/ Patreon member JoeIn 2008 Jimmy Chamberlin decided to walk away from the Pumpkins in order to focus on family and other projects. One of those projects was the short-lived Skysaw (originally named "This"). In 2011 Skysaw released its first and only full-length album "Great Civilizations", which mixes prog, alternative and a little country and jazz? Joining Frank to discuss this album is guest co-host and Pumpkast Patreon member "Joe".
In this episode they discuss Jimmy's essential instincts to provide what's best for a song, subtle nods to "Disintegration" and what exactly is the secret in Mike Reina's pocket?
One th...
2022-12-231h 26The Smashing PumpkastBONUS: The Tarot and Teargarden w/ Diana Dagaz of Mystic MixtapeOur Teargarden coverage is coming to a close, but before we move forward on the Pumpkin/WPC timeline, Frank chats with Diana Dagaz from Mystic Mixtape about Teargarden's connections to the Tarot as well as other interesting topics related to the album, WPC, the Pumpkins (and our lives).
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2022-12-0945 minThe Smashing PumpkastBONUS: Super Quick thoughts on Billy Corgan solo acoustic KROQ performance, Hollywood Bowl show and ATUM Vol 1Frank and Pat were fortunate enough to catch an intimate Q&A/Acoustic set with Billy Corgan at the KROQ DTS Sound Space and decided to record an impromptu Bonus episode giving out a quick and brief recap of the KROQ acoustic set, the Hollywood Bowl show and first impressions of ATUM Vol 1.
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2022-11-2406 minThe Smashing PumpkastTEARGARDEN BY KALEIDYSCOPE w/ James YoungOn this episode of The Smashing Pumpkast, we do a track-by-track deep dive into the often-overlooked Teargarden By Kaleidyscope! Joining Frank as guest co-host this episode is James Young!
We talk the psych yet Zep influence of Vol 1. , the colossal shoes Mike Byrne had to fill and how he may have unfairly been judged at the time, the nods to Oceania to come and Frank has a profound breakthrough thanks to "A Stitch In Time".
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2022-11-232h 25The Smashing PumpkastTeargarden Intro & History w/ Paul LevinsOur coverage of the Teargaren era kicks off with our Intro and History to Teargarden By Kaleidyscope. Joining Frank while Pat is still away is guest co-host Paul Levins. We discuss the history of the Teargarden era, appreciating the journey of the Pumpkins sound, The "war buddy" aspect of the fellowship of Pumpkinheads and we even chat a bit about the infamous 20th Anniversary Shows. Frank also wonders...are the Pumpkins the new Rush?
Are you with us or against us?! Stay tuned next week for the proper track-by-track breakdown of Teargarden By Kaleidyscope!
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2022-11-181h 22The Smashing PumpkastBONUS: Favorite (Recorded) Billy Guitar Solos w/ Dean SchafferIt's our first Patreon listener-selected episode! Joining Frank is Patreon member and musician Dean Schaffer. Dean joins Frank to discuss some of their favorite Billy guitar solos (and even a few leads). What are some of YOUR favorites?
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2022-11-111h 03The Smashing PumpkastThe Zeitgeist Listener Appreciation EpisodeZeitgeist Summer comes to a close (yes, in November) and we bid adieu (for now) with another Listener Appreciation Episode! Pumpkast listeners chime in to show some love for Zeitgeist and the Zeitgeist era.
Thanks to everyone who submitted (Spose, Evangelina Sanchez, James Puckett, Dean Schaffer, Carlos David Glass) commented and joined us during this hot hot hot Zeitgeist Summer. The cool winds of Teargarden are just around the corner!
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2022-11-0420 minThe Smashing PumpkastBONUS: 2022 Metro & Irving Plaza Club Shows RoundtableIn this special Pumpkast Bonus episode, Frank hosts a roundtable discussion with Pumpkinheads (Diana Dagaz (Mystic Mixtape), Eve, John LaMantia and Kim Rosas) who attended the recent Metro and Irving Plaza club shows!
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2022-10-211h 04The Smashing PumpkastIf All Goes WrongThe sun is setting on Zeitgeist Summer and today we take a look at the 2008 documentary/live performance feature "If All Goes Wrong".
This warts and all documentary covers the Pumpkins infamous residencies at The Orange Peel in Asheville and The Fillmore in San Francisco in the summer of 2007.
Frank and Pat talk about their deep appreciation for the Zeitgeist-era lineup, Billy's love-hate relationship with the fans (and vice versa), the uncomfortable moments of watching a band and the members we love having a rough time and of course, more Jimmy adulation.
And als...
2022-09-301h 49The Smashing PumpkastBONUS: First impression of ATUM news! Beguiled, Atum, Butterfly Suite, Empires and Thirty-Three podcast reactions and more!In this Bonus episode, we give our first impressions of ATUM news, we give quick thoughts on new tracks "Beguiled", "Atum", "Butterfly Suite" and "Empires". Plus, Thirty-Three podcast reactions and Pat announces a temporary step back from the Pumpkast.
SO MUCH to cover! Blast us into space exile 'cuz we're in for the epic ATUM rock opera odyssey!
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2022-09-2327 minThe Smashing PumpkastF.O.L / SUPERCHRIST / G.L.O.W. and MoreZeitgeist Summer burns on as we cover even more Zeitgeist-era goodies. Today on the 'kast we discuss the tracks "F.O.L", "Superchrist", "G.L.O.W.", "Strength In Numbers", "I Don't Mind", "As Rome Burns" and "The March Hare", posing the questions: What exactly is selling out these days? Is "Superchrist" Christian Rock that actually rocks? Do some of these tracks hint at the heavy-psych-jam Pumpkins album that never was? Does it make a difference to have an outside producer? Is "The March Hare" the other side of the "Suffer" LSD trip? Do you need a safeword to...
2022-08-311h 19The Smashing PumpkastBONUS: ITHAX & SCIMITAR ACOUSTIC DEBUTS AT TOGETHER AND TOGETHER AGAIN BENEFITWe give our quick thoughts on two new songs (Ithax/Photograph & Scimitar) that were performed acoustic at the Together and Together Again Benefit.
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2022-08-1731 minThe Smashing PumpkastAMERICAN GOTHIC EP"ZEITGEIST SUMMER" continues to sizzle on as today on the 'kast, we delve into 2008's AMERICAN GOTHIC EP. If Zeitgeist was the big swing to prove the Pumpkins still had their rock chops, this iTunes-exclusive continuation of the Zeitgeist project represented the pendulum swinging in the other direction, reestablishing SP's mastery of the "softer" side of things.
We're filling in the gaps of our Pumpkins history with this one, gang. 2008 was a heady time for your hosts and (in addition to being the year we met!) our Pumpkin antennas were not fully plugged in at the time o...
2022-07-2759 minThe Smashing PumpkastZEITGEISTFifteen years ago the Pumpkins released their infamous, quasi-political, strangely prescient comeback album, ZEITGEIST. It was originally rolled out in an array of different colored CD and digital versions with slightly different tracklists, but today we're merging them all into one 16-track "complete" version of the album. A sort of unofficial "Rainbow Edition" if you will.
We dive deep into each of these tracks, really savoring ones like "Stellar" and "Ma Belle" that us basic red-version kids never got to fully experience at the time of the album's release. We also contemplate the massive weight of expectations a...
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The Smashing PumpkastZEITGEIST INTRO & HISTORY w/ THE DISCOGRAPHERS"ZEITGEIST SUMMER" is here, and it's a scorcher! Before Frank and Pat do their deep dive into the 16-track "complete" (all variants merged) version of Zeitgeist, we’re setting the scene and sharing some important background on this momentous, polarizing, rebooted period in SP history. Pat takes some time this week to handle some family stuff back home, but not before sharing his earliest memories of Zeitgeist, an album that carried his young ass from Buffalo to the Big Apple. Back at Pumpkast HQ, Frank is joined by Brian Matthews and Tyler Cardwell of The Discographers podcast, who were kin...
2022-07-041h 50The Smashing PumpkastBONUS: MONE'T HA-SIDIIt's been a while, but it's a new listener profile and today Frank talks to a one-of-a-kind Pumpkins fan...
Hairstylist by Day, Burlesque by Night, Activist ALL the time...the Smashing Pumpkin of Bump & Grind...Mone't Ha-Sidi!
Frank and Mone't chat about the highs and lows of being a Black Woman in Pumpkin fandom, making Pumpkins friends for life, ticket-buying etiquette, the lack of love for Josh Groban at a Bridge School Benefit show (the band DID notice) and how unfair it is that the Pumpkins don’t get the proper accolades they deserve as so...
2022-07-031h 00The Smashing PumpkastROCK INVASION 2 SPECIALThe Rock Invasion 2 Tour has wrapped and today on the 'kast we take some time to talk about our weekend seeing the Pumpkins live for the first time in almost 4 years!
Also, Frank does some live-on-the-scene interviews with listeners at the Santa Barbara Bowl show, we chat with Jacob Givens at the Beachlife Festival and we hear some listener-submitted stories about their Rock Invasion 2 experiences.
Thanks to listeners Evangelina, Matt G., Kim, Hendrix, Brittany, Clay, Eve, Fuzz Esco, Angel, Jack, Jude, Pam, Peter, Brian, Justin, Anonymous, Scott, Paqui, Ryan, Ryan G for being a part of...
2022-06-271h 53The Smashing PumpkastJACK BATES RETURNS!JACK BATES returns to the Pumpkast, fresh off the Rock Invasion 2 Tour and GETTING MARRIED?! We have a wonderful chat about Pumpkins, Peter Hook and the Light, Man U and fear of 5 string basses. Enjoy!
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2022-06-1747 min
The Smashing PumpkastJEFF SCHROEDER RETURNS! Rock Invasion 2 Tour Check-InThe Shredder himself was kind enough to check in with us (during a rare moment of downtime) to give an update about the incredible Rock Invasion 2 tour and how it's been going from the band's perspective. We talk zig-zagging these United States, the differences between the primary shows and festival sets, gear stuff, how the band felt during the storm delay in Memphis and more. Jeff also teases a teeny bit about the big Fall tour with Jane's Addiction, and rightfully steers clear of giving up too much on the song “Beguiled” and what it was doing on the rehe...
2022-05-281h 09The Smashing PumpkastBONUS: James Corden Performance 5/12/22DISCLAIMER: We recorded this on Frank's iPhone in Pat's car, so the audio is a little rougher than usual.
Your boys at the Pumpkast got to attend the Pumpkins performance at The Late Late Show with James Corden. We almost didn't make it, but we lived to tell the tale! Enjoy.
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2022-05-1307 min
The Smashing PumpkastBILLY CORGAN: TheFutureEmbrace + TiltA misunderstood and underappreciated album for its time? Sounds like our Billy! Today on the 'kast we're discussing Billy Corgan's first solo outing, TheFutureEmbrace. An underrated "electronic" (but having more in common with shoegaze) album featuring some refreshing, surprising elements that for whatever reason (many reasons) didn't resonate with the public and some fans at the time. It also didn't help that Billy announced the reformation of the Pumpkins the day of the album's release, possibly undercutting any deeper and repeated dives listeners would have given it. Lucky for you, THE SMASHING PUMPKAST exists and WE'RE taking that deep...
2022-05-112h 19The Smashing PumpkastJEFF SCHROEDERHard to believe but today marks the SECOND ANNIVERSARY of the official launch of The Smashing Pumpkast! We could think of no better way to mark the occasion than with our brand new interview with the phenomenal Jeff Schroeder!
Jeff sits down with us to discuss everything from his unique musical contributions to The Smashing Pumpkins to the benefits of having a guitar teacher with a vast musical palette (and a No-Wave band). We also talk about the Importance of mental health and Jeff's work with the Continuance Foundation (https://www.thecontinuancefoundation.com), which Mellon Collie-era songs h...
2022-04-111h 24The Smashing PumpkastJIMMY CHAMBERLIN COMPLEX: LIFE BEGINS AGAINWe've veered off into solo project territory again today with the Jimmy Chamberlin Complex and their 2005 alterna-jazz-rock-fusion album, "Life Begins Again." More Fugazi than Dave Brubeck, more Slint grooves than brass sections, it was a "jazz" album we weren't ready for at the time but (as full-grown GENRE-DEFYING adults) we really f**king dig now.
First off: Jimmy's cookin’ it up so fast, flippin' sonic flapjacks in flavors we hadn't quite tasted before giving this album a proper listen. We heap praise on the incredible vocal stylings of Catherine Wheel's Rob Dickinson... but Frank’s got murder on th...
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The Smashing PumpkastPATREON UNLOCKED! Beyond The Patch: Episode 4Hey there Pumpkast listeners! Want a FREE taste of what our our Patreon has to offer? We decided to unlock the most recent episode of our Patron-only spinoff podcast, "Beyond The Patch with Frank & Pat," in which your hosts share some of our favorite non-SP/Corgan tracks we've been diggin' recently. Old stuff, new stuff, deep cuts and rediscovered gems are all on the table (and as you'll hear in this episode, we just can't help ourselves from tying things back to the Pumpkins). You know those tangents we like to go off on in our regular episodes? Consider...
2022-03-2657 minThe Smashing PumpkastBONUS: Zwan Listener Appreciation & Final ThoughtzZwan Zeason is finally going into hibernation and in this special Bonus Pumpkast episode, listeners chime in with what they love about ZWAN! Frank and Pat also give their final thoughts (for now) on the band, the moment and the surprisingly extensive body of work left behind by the jolly band of true poets.
Thanks to listeners Dean Shaffer, Matthew Matenaer, Reggie Chamberlain-King, Hugo Rios, Auzzie American, Justin Wilson, Worm, Evangelina, Carlos David Glass, Rob D, Steve Foley, David Jepsen and Martin Alvarez.
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2022-03-1236 minThe Smashing PumpkastZWAN: ODDZ 'N' ENDZZwan Zeason is almost over, and today we're excited to present a very special episode covering some key, remaining "Oddz 'N' Endz" from Zwan's unofficial, unreleased catalogue. We had almost 50 songs to chose from! Needless to say, we were overwhelmed and turned to our Patreon members and social media followers to help us narrow it down (you're the best, Pumpkinheads!). We tallied the votes, crunched the numbers and are covering the TOP 13 "oddz 'n' endz" tracks by the mighty Zwan. It's a great batch of Zwan gems that may be new to some of you!
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2022-03-021h 38The Smashing PumpkastKATIE COLE RETURNS!While we put the finishing touches on Zwan Zeason, we decided to catch back up with Katie Cole to talk about her new single "Dreams of Mine" (and how it speaks to being an artist), virtual shows, "The Uncomfortable Zone", manifesting more cats, being open to the future and staying true to the art you can be proud of.
She also gives us a tiny peek behind the curtain (as much as she can) of her work for the upcoming Smashing Pumpkins 33 song opus!
By the end, you'll agree, all podcasts could use sweet chorus e...
2022-02-191h 24The Smashing PumpkastDJALI ZWAN: 'SPUN' SOUNDTRACK w/ Matt BillingtonIt's the Djali Zwan album (and official movie soundtrack) that could've been! Today on the 'kast we're talkin' the unreleased, technically unofficial soundtrack to the 2002 Jonas Åkerlund film, Spun, which consists primarily of an impressive collection of original and cover songs performed by the Djali Zwan.
Joining us to talk about these tracks and the film is Matt Billington (Phantom Handshakes, Holy Tunics). We discuss how this could be a "White Sandman" sister album to the dark "Adore," dust bowl metal covers, and how "Love is a Battlefield" almost sounds like a Billy original.
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2022-01-281h 43The Smashing PumpkastZWAN: MARY STAR OF THE SEA w/ Alex ScordelisWe're kicking off 2022 with the penultimate, climactic installment of Zwan Zeason, our coverage of the one and ONLY official full-length Zwan album, MARY STAR OF THE SEA! Joining us is a great old friend of ours (and unofficial Pumpkast producer), comedy writer, music journalist and Zwan enthuziast, Alex Scordelis (The Cinnamon Boys, Paper Magazine, writer for Difficult People and Billy on the Street). Alex kicks off our discussion with a reading of his review of Mary Star of the Sea from his college newspaper in 2003, tells us a story about getting kicked out of an interview with Courtney Love...
2022-01-072h 30The Smashing PumpkastThe Smashing Pumpkast 2021 End of Year Roundtable[The following audio is from a Zoom session. Audio may not be as clear as usual]
Another year come and gone in Pumpkinland!
Joining Frank (since Pat is still Holiday travelin' on the East Coast) to talk about all the Corgan/Pumpkin highlights of 2021 are some wonderful Patreon members: Will Alexander, Pamela Fisher, Steve Foley, David Jepsen, Christian Perez, Faith Tyler and Justin Wilson!
We talk everything from Gishaversary, festival shows and new merch to archive releases, Christmas live streams and SO much more! We also talk about what we look forward to f...
2021-12-311h 04The Smashing PumpkastDJALI ZWAN: The Intersection & Emerson Theater Shows (12/13 & 14, 2001)We continue our festive zelebration of Zwan Zeason with the listening of the DJALI ZWAN, the Zwan incarnation that was meant to be the "acoustic" version of the band. We discuss the difference between The True Poets of Zwan and Djali Zwan, then cover their two shows at The Intersection in Grand Rapids, MI on 12/13/2001 and two more at The Emerson Theater in Indianapolis, IN on 12/14/2001, which featured even MORE incredible music that didn’t make the Mary Star of the Sea album.
In addition to sharing our personal highlights (including comparing the early and late shows fr...
2021-12-242h 00The Smashing PumpkastZWAN: Intro/History + The Glass House Debut Show (11-16-2001)Zeason's Greetings! We're kicking off Zwan Zeason with a lil' introduction to the band and its history, and then cover their "first official, ticketed show," which took place at The Glass House in Pomona, CA on November 16th, 2001 (listen to it HERE).
We of course get right into the impressive musical pedigrees of each individual band member, our personal connections to their various pre- and post-Zwan projects, and recall how we felt when it all came together to form ZWAN (albeit still a Pre-Paz Zwan). We also define the meaning of "Cool Jesus" music, debate the merits o...
2021-12-081h 48The Smashing PumpkastJUDAS O (w/ Matthew Legard)Just in time for your Thanksgiving travels (or to keep you company as you actively avoid the family) it's time to feast on Judas O! Gather 'round the Pumpkast table as guest Matthew Legard (The Colourflies) helps us tackle this delicious b-sides collection and spiritual sister to Pisces Iscariot. We speculate on questions like: What's the meaning behind the titles "Marquis In Spades" and "Set The Ray To Jerry"? Is it a coincidence that the Iha songs are both track 5 on Pisces and Judas? And would the Pumpkins turn down Metallica’s "Some Kind of Monster" therapist?
We...
2021-11-242h 41The Smashing PumpkastROTTEN APPLES: THE SMASHING PUMPKINS GREATEST HITS (w/ Matthew Legard)To fulfill their contractual obligations, the Pumpkins' final (at the time) release was a compilation album entitled Rotten Apples: The Smashing Pumpkins Greatest Hits, with some copies being sold with an additional b-sides collection entitled Judas Ø (a spiritual sister to 1994's Pisces Iscariot). In this episode, with help from our special guest Matthew Legard (The Colourflies), we'll be discussing the "Rotten Apples" greatest hits collection itself – then Matthew will also join us next time for our full episode dedicated to "Judas Ø."
Today we discuss the Pumpkins' influence on Matthew's music, his Pumpkins-inspired vintage clothing collection and how he eve...
2021-11-101h 06The Smashing PumpkastBONUS: WPC Live at ZuZu's Recap (Early Years Shows, Oct. 2021) w/ Mandy Dayton, Melissa Moore and John LaMantia[This episode is audio from our YouTube Zoom Roundtable video which you can watch in full HERE]
Frank and Pat are joined by guests Mandy Dayton, Melissa Moore and John LaMantia who share their experiences attending one (or five) of the recent "WPC Early Years: 1985-1990" shows at Pumpkinhead hub/friendly neighborhood teahouse, Madame ZuZu's in Highland Park, Illinois. The place where you were born. We had a great chat with these fine folks about this intimate and revelatory set of shows in which Corgan told stories and played vintage gems like "Pictures Of Phillip," "First Curse" and "...
2021-11-031h 09The Smashing PumpkastTHE "FINAL" METRO SHOW 12/02/2000It was to be the FINAL performance of The Smashing Pumpkins. An emotional night and return back to where it all started, the Cabaret Metro. While Frank and Pat weren't fortunate enough to attend the show, through the miracle of technology and a VERY crowd-noise-heavy bootleg, they transport themselves back to December 2nd, 2000 (two days before Pat's 17th birthday -- the very EDGE of 17...) to discuss this epic, four-plus hour finale of the band as we knew it. Your hosts discuss their highlights, Frank rants about talking during songs at concerts (again... and again and AGAIN), Pat confesses to...
2021-10-201h 55The Smashing PumpkastBONUS: Riot Fest and Sea.Hear.Now recap w/ Pamela Fisher[This episode is audio from our YouTube video which you can watch HERE.]
Frank and Pat couldn’t make it to the long-awaited, triumphant return of The Smashing Pumpkins in concert (and live music in general, and moshing!?), but our guest field correspondent Pamela Fisher is here to share her experiences from both festivals. The good, the beard, the loud and the "QUIET!"
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2021-10-061h 17The Smashing PumpkastThe Machina/Machina II Appreciation EpisodeIt's another listener appreciation episode! Today we (raindrops + sun)shower praise on Machina and Machina II! Pumpkast listeners share with us what they love about these once underrated but now appreciated and beloved albums.
Thanks to Kim Rosas, Stephen Patrick Kelly, Justin Reeves, Faith Tyler, Will Alexander, Tony Bacigalupi, David G., Scott from South Australia, Evangelina S. and Justin Wilson from Deprogrammed for submitting their thoughts/feelings!
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2021-09-2240 minThe Smashing PumpkastBONUS: Tales from the Arising! TourIn this Bonus mini-episode, Pumpkast listeners who attended "The Arising! Tour" share their firsthand accounts. Thanks to Adam B., Julie R., David K., Zwee, Art A., Andrew R., Glenn G and Brian for sharing!
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2021-07-1852 minThe Smashing PumpkastBONUS: Listener Huron John Joins Us For A Pumpkast Chat!It's another installment of our listener chats, Pumpkinheads, and joining us this time is indie musician and artist Huron John! We discuss how his work is influenced by the Pumpkins, keeping the DIY ethos alive, and what it's like being a "Gen Z" Pumpkins fan (and the ridiculousness of these generational labels). We also delve into the inner workings of Spotify and the new gatekeepers of today's music industry, what Tame Impala and My Bloody Valentine have in common with the Pumpkins, and the rich tapestry that is Billy’s vision for the band.
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2021-06-121h 14The Smashing PumpkastBONUS: Listener Stephen Patrick Kelly Joins Us For a Pumpkcast Chat!It's our first trip into chatting with Pumpkast listeners! Today we have musician and illustrator Stephen Patrick Kelly (The Heirs of the Supernova, Have Strat Will Travel, Shane Longshadow is Hungry) on the show to discuss how he came to SP, the diverse makeup of their fanbase, Pumpkin tattoos and the similarities Billy shares with Superman in The Justice League comics. We also discuss respecting Billy’s boundaries and a POC's place in the world today. All that plus Stephen’s band The Heirs of the Supernova and their new album Instruments for Declination.
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2021-06-051h 37The Smashing PumpkastBONUS: Gish-Aversary at ZuZu's (w/ Field Correspondent Pamela Fisher!)Happy Gish-aversary, Pumpkinheads! This past weekend Billy and Jimmy celebrated 30 years of Gish with a live listening party/Q&A at the rockin-est tea house in America, Madame ZuZu's. Though your hosts couldn't physically attend, we were all over the livestream and are here to share our thoughts on what we loved about this special event. Craving some first-hand reporting from someone who was there in person? Pumpkast Field Correspondent Pamela Fisher (aka polkadotpam) was kind enough to "spill the tea" with her fist-hand account! Lots of great stuff to talk about including the announcement of the first archive...
2021-06-021h 08The Smashing PumpkastThe Adore Appreciation EpisodeAt the time, the reaction to post-Mellon Collie Pumpkins albums was a mixed bag amongst fans and critics. But here at the Pumpkast, we see value in these albums and we know you do too! For this episode, listeners share their stories of why they adore 'Adore"!
Thanks to Pam, David, Ness, Will, Mary, Evangelina, Omar, Simon, StarlytNite (sorry we said "StarlyNite" in the episode), Scott, Dan, Carlos, Jacob, Noni and Justin!
We plan to do these for every post-Mellon Collie studio release, so be on the lookout for when you can submit your thoughts o...
2021-04-2200 minThe Smashing PumpkastJACK BATESToday on the Pumpkast, we hop across the pond (socially distanced via Zencastr) to chat with touring Smashing Pumpkins bassist and all-around great guy, Jack Bates!
Jack tells us about meeting Billy for the first time when Corgan sat in with New Order, and the journey from there to being asked to join the Pumpkins while on tour with his Dad's band Peter Hook and the Light. He also recalls all the work and rehearsal that went into the 'Shiny' tour, getting to take the piss out of fellow British football fans while touring with Noel Gallagher, a...
2021-03-101h 17The Smashing PumpkastJAMES IHA - LET IT COME DOWNToday on the Pumpkast, we take a trip down south with James Iha's 1998 country-tinged solo album, "Let It Come Down"! While it was not a hit with critics or audiences, there is plenty to appreciate about this cozy gem. Frank and Pat discuss how James deliberately avoided a "watered down Pumpkins" album (and how they're not too proud to admit they probably would have been fine with that), and the album's impressive list of collaborators, including Nina Gordon, Adam Schlesinger and D'Arcy. We also delve into the contrast between James' trademark dry sarcasm and his penchant for earnest, sappy...
2021-01-281h 47The Smashing PumpkastThe End is the Beginning Is The End / The Beginning is the End is the Beginning / The Ether's Tragic / The Guns of Love DisastrousHappy New Year, Pumpkinheads! In honor of something no one's been able to do in forever, we kick off 2021 with the first-ever "Pumpkast Goes To The Movies!" Grab your popcorn and nippled Bat-Suits because we're talkin' the underrated Pumpkin gems from the soundtrack to 1997's Batman & Robin (plus single b-sides & demos). Frank and Pat discuss the bridge between Mellon Collie and Adore and how the seeds of CYR may have been sprouting even back then. We also bat-gab about the EITBITE music video, some other tracks on the soundtrack, Mr. Freeze's "cool" puns and a secret collab between Billy...
2021-01-131h 32The Smashing PumpkastThe Aeroplane Flies High: Tonight, Tonight / Thirty-Three EPsAs we land the plane on this most turbulent of years, we also conclude our sonic flight over The Aeroplane Flies High – with the "Tonight, Tonight" and "Thirty-Three" EPs. Frank and Pat talk the cohesiveness of the "Tonight, Tonight" EP and the surprisingly pleasant hodgepodge of songs that is "Thirty-Three." In the process we touch on the darker side of the song "Tonight, Tonight," Country Shoegaze, and how remastered versions of beloved works can sometimes lead to "Jedi Rocks." We also get another underrated gem from James, crack the Tom Selleck code and reminisce on how the Pumpkast is ou...
2020-12-301h 47The Smashing PumpkastKATIE COLEMulti-hyphenate, multi-talented musician Katie Cole joins us to discuss her vital role in producing and crafting the supporting vocals on the new SP album, CYR, her early days in Australia, and how putting your desires out into the universe can pay off big. We also talk about the huge impact her mother had on her appreciation of music, working with legends like Glen Campbell and what it was like touring with Billy Corgan and playing with the Pumpkins on the In Plainsong Tour and beyond. Even her cat even makes a cameo! And Frank & Pat take a page from Ka...
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The Smashing PumpkastBONUS: "Dulcet in E" and "Purple Blood"Frank and Pat get giddy about CYR being less than a week away and give their quick thoughts on the new singles "Dulcet in E" and "Purple Blood" while also teasing some upcoming episodes! A pear or a candle, one thing's for sure IT'S the Smashing Pumpkast!
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2020-11-2233 minThe Smashing PumpkastSPOSE (Marcy Projects and the Infinite Sadness)On today's Pumpkast we have a great chat with Rapper, producer and die-hard Pumpkins fan SPOSE about the making of his recent Jay Z/Smashing Pumpkins mashup album, "Marcy Projects and the Infinite Sadness,” and how it kept him creative and sane during the pandemic. We also discuss his early life and deep connection to the Pumpkins (including his early HTML SP fan site "By Starlight"), and the life-changing moment of his surprise hit "I'm Awesome." All that plus John Steinbeck rap, "Dross" appreciation, 90's music talk and more! 'Spose you better check it out!
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2020-11-171h 13The Smashing PumpkastSIERRA SWANThe incredible, multi-talented musician SIERRA SWAN joins us on the Pumpkast to talk about her work on the upcoming SP album, CYR, her musical family tree, her diverse resume of past collaborations (including touring with Gary Numan and Ringo Starr), and the story of how her years-long friendship with Billy began via Courtney Love at Linda Perry's studio. She also offers sage advice for anyone facing rejection in their field of work, and we even have time for a three-way Prince love-fest (though not the kind that probably went on at Paisley Park)! Sierra rules and we were so...
2020-11-101h 00The Smashing PumpkastFruit Bats' Eric D. Johnson Talks New Siamese Dream Cover AlbumFrank & Pat welcome Eric D. Johnson (aka Fruit Bats) to the Pumpkast to talk about his brand new, full-album cover of Siamese Dream – out now on Turntable Kitchen! We had a great time talking to Eric about growing up in Chicago and watching the Pumpkins break big, what Siamese Dream means to him, and his approach to re-imagining the iconic album. We also discuss the Pumpkins' unique Midwest mysticism, the nexus of alternative radio and bonehead classic rock, and the freedom of having a "big tent" of musical influences. All that plus the boys dole out their first Pumpkast Sea...
2020-09-011h 02
The Smashing PumpkastSIAMESE DREAMToday on the Pumpkast, Frank & Pat cover the 1993 Smashing Pumpkins opus Siamese Dream! It's only fitting that a deeply earnest and personal album gets a deeply earnest and personal episode from the lads of the 'kast. That's not to say there aren't some laughs along the way! All that plus Butch Vig Guitar Maps, The Artist's Way success stories, secret segues, stuffy British censors who love Andrew Dice Clay, the ONE TRUE way to spell "Mayonaise" and SO much more! In a dream we are connected... by our love of this incredible album!
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2020-08-182h 19The Smashing PumpkastLull EP(Warning: Naughty language!) Today on the Pumpkast, Frank and Pat discuss 1991's LULL EP. We share some interesting Rhinoceros facts, discuss how Billy was pre-Punk'd by the label, explore alternate-potentially-problematic lyrics and reminisce about Commander Keen. You outta know, Uncle Joey! Put on those masks and pump this 'kast!
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2020-08-0451 minThe Smashing PumpkastPre-Gish Official Releases(Recorded in May 2020) Frank battles a sinus infection while Pat shows off his Foley skills! In this episode of the Pumpkast, we cover the Pre-Gish official releases: Light Into Dark, I Am One (Limited Potential) single, Tristessa (Sub Pop) single and 20 Explosive Dynamic Super Smash Hit Explosions!
So much to cover in this episode: Ignoffo, baby! The Pumpkins connect with Butch Vig, Billy's prominent "SEE YOU!" in I Am One, Sub Pop snubs and groovin' on catchy covers of semi-obscure classic rock gems while visions of Machina box-sets dance in our heads! Ho, Ho, Ho! MERRY PUMPKAST!
2020-07-071h 39The Smashing PumpkastThe Smashing Pumpkast: Pandemic Mixes Vol. 1 (No Past. No Future. Very Little Sun.)It's our first quarantine lockdown episode (Recorded April 10th)! A lot of technical aspects of recording remotely were unknown, so we used this episode to make sure we could record future eps and thankfully, it worked like a charm. Frank & Pat make their own 14 track Pumpkins mix and break down what they chose and why. The guidelines for the mixes? It had to be on Spotify (so we could share with the listeners) and that it only stuck to Smashing Pumpkins only (no solo or side projects). Hopefully you all enjoy this fun little ep before we dive back...
2020-06-051h 33The Smashing PumpkastPumpkast Field Trip: WPC Live In LAIt's a Pumpkast FIELD TRIP! Frank and Pat venture out for an intimate (and ornery) William Patrick Corgan solo show at the Lodge Room in Highland Park, Los Angeles. Highlights include: The "3 Billy Rule" for concert seating, "Glass and The Ghost Children" with Jeff Schroeder gives goosebumps, Linda Strawberry and Meena Ysanne, and Billy gets a little miffed Re: D'arcy... Frank and Pat break it all down! (Recorded in November 2019)
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2020-05-051h 22
The Smashing PumpkastEpisode ZeroEpisode ZERO! An introduction to The Smashing Pumpkast, a bi-weekly podcast dedicated to our favorite band, The Smashing Pumpkins. Frank and Pat break down what the band means to them, what to expect in the show's future(Embrace), and the series of events that led to the Pumpkast's inception. Email us with questions or feedback at thesmashingpumpkast@gmail.com, follow us on twitter @PumpkinsPod and on Instagram @smashingpumpkast. Wanna go for a ride?
2020-04-1135 min