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| 30 Dec 2024 | 2024 End of Year Listener Stories | 00:59:59 | |
As 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. Thanks to Andrés Perretti, Asherella, Cameron Narimanian, Charlie Cullen, Chris dela Torre, Don Dobos Jr. Gianluca Sanfrances, James Prest, Jamie Spahni, Joey Musca, John Vincent Riccio, Justin Corwin, Logan Cooper, Matthew Robinson, Newton Dixon Jr., Spiderflush, Stephanie Conway and Jack Bates for submitting their stories and thoughts. Happy New Year! See ya in 2025, Freaks and Ghouls! Support the 'kast! MERCH Our PATREON buymeacoffee.com/Pumpkast Please rate and review us! Follow us on the socials: Instagram: @smashingpumpkast Bluesky: @smashingpumpkast Twitter: @PumpkinsPodcast | |||
| 28 Feb 2024 | BONUS EPISODE: COMEDIAN ADAM NEWMAN | 00:42:50 | |
We 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. Support the 'kast! MERCH Our PATREON buymeacoffee.com/Pumpkast Please rate and review us! Follow us on the socials: Instagram: @smashingpumpkast Bluesky: @smashingpumpkast | |||
| 04 Nov 2022 | The Zeitgeist Listener Appreciation Episode | 00:20:37 | |
Zeitgeist 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! How to support the 'kast: Please rate and review us! Follow us on the socials: Twitter: @PumpkinsPodcast Instagram: @smashingpumpkast TikTok: @smashingpumpkast | |||
| 12 Mar 2022 | BONUS: Zwan Listener Appreciation & Final Thoughtz | 00:36:40 | |
Zwan 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. How to support the 'kast: Please rate and review us! Follow us on the socials: Twitter: @PumpkinsPodcast Instagram: @smashingpumpkast TikTok: @smashingpumpkast | |||
| 05 Jun 2020 | The Smashing Pumpkast: Pandemic Mixes Vol. 1 (No Past. No Future. Very Little Sun.) | 01:33:13 | |
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 into the demo cassettes! Follow us on the socials: Twitter: @PumpkinsPodcast Instagram: @smashingpumpkast | |||
| 18 Oct 2024 | BONUS EPISODE: Failing Stars - The Smashing Pumpkins Tribute Band from Flint, MI | 00:49:55 | |
On 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! Support the 'kast! MERCH Our PATREON buymeacoffee.com/Pumpkast Please rate and review us! Follow us on the socials: Instagram: @smashingpumpkast Bluesky: @smashingpumpkast Twitter: @PumpkinsPodcast | |||
| 13 Oct 2020 | Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness: Dawn to Dusk | 02:25:00 | |
Frank & Pat finally tackle the 1995 diamond-status double album juggernaut, Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness! We start our coverage with disc 1 of MCIS: Dawn to Dusk, in which Frank and Pat break down their history with the album, a listener shares a theory of Billy's frustration fueling his ambitious grandeur, "Zero" becomes Alternative Music's Superman, and certain lyrics make for awkward car rides with Mom. All that plus Star Woman's sexy secret, the spiritual sequel to "Love Stinks," little masks for your dog and more! Let this episode keep you company on those empty party afternoons! Follow us on the socials: Twitter: @PumpkinsPodcast Instagram: @smashingpumpkast Please rate and review us! | |||
| 22 Sep 2021 | The Machina/Machina II Appreciation Episode | 00:40:59 | |
It'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! Follow us on the socials! Twitter: @PumpkinsPodcast Instagram: @smashingpumpkast TikTok: @smashingpumpkast Support us here! buymeacoffee.com/Pumpkast e-mail: thesmashingpumpkast@gmail.com Please rate and review us! | |||
| 28 May 2022 | JEFF SCHROEDER RETURNS! Rock Invasion 2 Tour Check-In | 01:09:15 | |
The 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 rehearsal setlist. It takes a lot of effort for us not to just GUSH about the level the band is performing at these days... Did we succeed? YOU DECIDE! How to support the 'kast: Please rate and review us! Follow us on the socials: Twitter: @PumpkinsPodcast Instagram: @smashingpumpkast TikTok: @smashingpumpkast | |||
| 11 Oct 2020 | BONUS: "Anno Satana" and "Birch Grove" | 00:24:25 | |
In this Bonus MIni-Episode, Frank & Pat give their quick thoughts on the latest singles "Anno Satana" and "Birch Grove"! We also tease some upcoming episodes! Follow us on the socials: Twitter: @PumpkinsPodcast Instagram: @smashingpumpkast Please rate and review us! | |||
| 27 Sep 2020 | BONUS: “Confessions of a Dopamine Addict” and “Wrath” | 00:13:49 | |
Frank & Pat give their quick 'n' dirty thoughts on the new singles “Confessions of a Dopamine Addict” and “Wrath,” discuss the awesome SP clothing from Huf and decide to save their DEEPER thoughts on the full “In Ashes” experience until the whole thing is released. It’s a quick trip into the owl's drug cove, but we hope you enjoy it! Follow us on the socials: Twitter: @PumpkinsPodcast Instagram: @smashingpumpkins Please rate and review us! | |||
| 25 Aug 2020 | BONUS: Countdown Clock Speculation! | 00:09:20 | |
Been a while with one of these, but we're back with a Bonus Mini-Episode and we're doing some quick off the cuff speculation on the new countdown clocks on the SP website and socials! What could it all mean?! I mean, we kind of know, but still! It's fun to speculate. Also, some listener shoutouts and a correction/apology regarding our commentary on Disarm in the Siamese Dream episode. Follow us on the socials: Twitter: @PumpkinsPodcast Instagram: @smashingpumpkast Please rate and review us! | |||
| 21 Oct 2022 | BONUS: 2022 Metro & Irving Plaza Club Shows Roundtable | 01:04:59 | |
In 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! (Audio pulled from Zoom session) How to support the 'kast: Please rate and review us! Follow us on the socials: Twitter: @PumpkinsPodcast Instagram: @smashingpumpkast TikTok: @smashingpumpkast | |||
| 12 May 2020 | BONUS: Rick Didn't Produce Cotillions, Dummy! | 00:29:19 | |
It's another Bonus Mini-Episode! Listener feedback! Pumpkins songs Johnny Cash could have covered! Corrections from last week's episode! Other music pod recs! Other music we're digging! Frank's Pumpkin Pick of the Week! Preview of next week's episode! AND MOOOOORE!!! EXCLAMATION MARKS!!! Follow us on the socials! Twitter: @PumpkinsPodcast Instagram: @smashingpumpkast | |||
| 23 Nov 2022 | TEARGARDEN BY KALEIDYSCOPE w/ James Young | 02:25:26 | |
On 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". We are one of many...fans of these songs! How to support the 'kast: Please rate and review us! Follow us on the socials: Twitter: @PumpkinsPodcast Instagram: @smashingpumpkast TikTok: @smashingpumpkast | |||
| 17 Nov 2020 | SPOSE (Marcy Projects and the Infinite Sadness) | 01:13:02 | |
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! Follow us on the socials: Twitter: @PumpkinsPodcast Instagram: @smashingpumpkast Please rate and review us! | |||
| 08 Jun 2020 | "Nothing Ever Changes" Demo Cassette Commentary | 00:20:33 | |
Originally recorded Feb 2020, this is a stand-alone re-release of our commentary and analysis of one of the Smashing Pumpkins' first demo cassettes, Nothing Ever Changes. Clean me out, Billy! Special thanks to YouTube users: Geroge17xx, acmslp, free8bit, Wasp Kap and Fuegoman96 Follow us on the socials! Twitter: @PumpkinsPodcast Instagram: @smashingpumpkast | |||
| 24 Jan 2021 | BONUS: LAUREN ENGLISH From the 1979 and Perfect Music Videos | 00:41:17 | |
It's the 25th Anniversary of the release of the "1979" single, so what better way to celebrate than by talking to one of the ACTUAL cool kids in the iconic video, LAUREN ENGLISH?! Lauren reminisces with us about how she was discovered and cast in the video, how fun it was to roll in a giant tire, and her experiences simulating a teenage party that was not such a simulation after all. She also discusses her connection to James Iha and Marilyn Manson, what she's up to nowadays and the real-life mishap involving tapes on the roof of a car that was later referenced in the "Perfect" video. It was a really great conversation and we think you Pumpkinheads will love it. Thanks to our pal Alex Scordelis for helping us produce this episode! Follow us on the socials! Instagram: @smashingpumpkast Twitter: @PumpkinsPodcast Please rate and review us! | |||
| 11 Apr 2020 | Episode Zero | 00:35:20 | |
Episode 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? | |||
| 27 Jun 2022 | ROCK INVASION 2 SPECIAL | 01:53:51 | |
The 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 this episode! How to support the 'kast: Please rate and review us! Follow us on the socials: Twitter: @PumpkinsPodcast Instagram: @smashingpumpkast TikTok: @smashingpumpkast | |||
| 04 Aug 2021 | MACHINA/THE MACHINES OF GOD (PT. 2 of 2) | 01:44:52 | |
It's Part Two of our Machina/The Machines of God deep dive! In this episode we go deep into the maturation of the band's jangly, goth, pre-Gish sound into something thick and powerful, the 80's Pop Rock of "The Imploding Voice," and some seeds of CYR to come. We also discuss the Bowie Scary Monsters influence, the beautiful inspiration behind "With Every Light," and Frank's "Crying Tree of Mercury" and Gremlins association. All that plus some much deserved appreciation for the artist behind the Machina album art (and some cool custom skateboards on his website), Vasily Kafanov, our next tour wishlist and dreams of Katie Cole and Sierra Swan doing live backing vocals on some of these ol' tracks. We also ask the big question: Does Machina sync perfectly with The Never Ending Story?! No. It does not, but it’s fun to think it does! Pale Scales cover used as bed music is by Exit Music. Follow us on the socials! Twitter @PumpkinsPodcast Instagram: @smashingpumpkast e-mail: thesmashingpumpkast@gmail.com Please rate and review us! | |||
| 30 Aug 2020 | BONUS: "Cyr" and "The Colour Of Love" | 01:03:09 | |
Frank and Pat recorded this quick (not so quick) bonus ep today (8/29) to give their first impressions on the new singles "Cyr" and "The Colour Of Love"! Follow us on the socials! Twitter: @PumpkinsPodcast Instagram: @smashingpumpkast | |||
| 05 Oct 2023 | PATREON UNLOCKED: VIEUPHORIA COMMENTRARY TRACK | 01:54:45 | |
While 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! How to support the 'kast: NEW ! MERCH buymeacoffee.com/Pumpkast Please rate and review us! Follow us on the socials: Twitter: @PumpkinsPodcast Instagram: @smashingpumpkast TikTok: @smashingpumpkast | |||
| 10 Mar 2021 | JACK BATES | 01:17:37 | |
Today 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, and what it’s like playing with the greatest living rock drummer, Jimmy Chamberlain! Jack also shares his love of Dinosaur Jr., Eric Avery and Metallica, and gives a very important note to the current bassist in New Order. All that and more – plus the Pumpkins songs that are on Jack's live-setlist wishlist. By the end of this interview, you'll be buying your own Yamaha BB 1200S and cheering on Manchester United! Follow us on the socials! Twitter @PumpkinsPodcast Instagram: @smashingpumpkast e-mail: thesmashingpumpkast@gmail.com Please rate and review us! | |||
| 15 Sep 2020 | PISCES ISCARIOT (w/ Ryan Parrish) | 02:14:00 | |
Frank & Pat cover the 1994 b-sides and rarities collection that feels like a proper album, PISCES ISCARIOT. And joining us to talk about this non-album is Ryan Parrish (of the bands Celebrity, Hopesfall, In Parallel). We discuss how this was an important Pumpkins release for all of us, how we worried about parents hearing certain lyrics, Glam Rawk, Iha Country Western, Pee Pee Bugs, Cheeky Corgan, Dan Aykroyd joining Hopesfall, Morning Pages lyrics for "Spaced" and so much more! 8-bit bed music by PipeFrit005 Follow us on the socials! Twitter: @PumpkinsPodcast Instagram: @smashingpumpkast Please rate & review us! | |||
| 03 Jun 2023 | BONUS EPISODE: Adore 25TH Anniversary - Howard Willing Shares An Adore Memory | 00:05:58 | |
Happy 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. How to support the 'kast: NEW ! MERCH buymeacoffee.com/Pumpkast Please rate and review us! Follow us on the socials: Twitter: @PumpkinsPodcast Instagram: @smashingpumpkast TikTok: @smashingpumpkast | |||
| 11 May 2022 | BILLY CORGAN: TheFutureEmbrace + Tilt | 02:19:04 | |
A 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 dive into an album there's LOTS love about. Or dare we say...embrace? We also talk about the "bonus" track "Tilt" and ponder if it suffered the same fate as "Let Me Give The World To You." All things change, including one's experience with this album over time. Enjoy! How to support the 'kast: Please rate and review us! Follow us on the socials: Twitter: @PumpkinsPodcast Instagram: @smashingpumpkast TikTok: @smashingpumpkast | |||
| 13 May 2022 | BONUS: James Corden Performance 5/12/22 | 00:07:07 | |
DISCLAIMER: 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. How to support the 'kast: Please rate and review us! Follow us on the socials: Twitter: @PumpkinsPodcast Instagram: @smashingpumpkast TikTok: @smashingpumpkast | |||
| 27 Jul 2022 | AMERICAN GOTHIC EP | 00:59:14 | |
"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 of its online release. After addressing the ele-font in the room... we have a great time digging deep into this textured, crunchy EP, exploring the meaning of “thrumming” and discussing how "The Rose March" hit Frank at exactly the right moment. We'll lay roses at your feet 'til you decide there is something great in you, Pumpkinheads! ❤️ How to support the 'kast: Please rate and review us! Follow us on the socials: Twitter: @PumpkinsPodcast Instagram: @smashingpumpkast TikTok: @smashingpumpkast | |||
| 09 Jun 2020 | "The Smashing Pumpkins" Demo Cassette Review | 00:59:57 | |
(Recorded April 2020) Frank & Pat review The Smashing Pumpkins' 1989 self-titled demo cassette "The Smashing Pumpkins"! If only we had a time machine to go back and see those early Pumpkins shows (and do nothing else with the time travel technology)! We apologize for the less than perfect audio quality, we're still figuring out the best way to record remotely during these COVID times. Follow us on the socials! Twitter: @PumpkinsPodcast Instagram: @smashingpumpkast | |||
| 03 Nov 2021 | BONUS: WPC Live at ZuZu's Recap (Early Years Shows, Oct. 2021) w/ Mandy Dayton, Melissa Moore and John LaMantia | 01:09:18 | |
[This episode is audio from our YouTube Zoom Roundtable video which you can watch in full HERE] Follow us on the socials: Twitter: @PumpkinsPodcast Instagram: @smashingpumpkast TikTok: @smashingpumpkast Support us here! buymeacoffee.com/Pumpkast e-mail: thesmashingpumpkast@gmail.com Please rate and review us! | |||
| 19 May 2020 | Mellon Collie Memories with Lauren Adams / "Nothing Ever Changes" Demo Cassette Commentary | 00:56:33 | |
This episode serves up two hearty chunks of Pumpkin meat! First we talk to special guest Lauren Adams (The Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt, Modern Family, Drunk History) about her Catholic confirmation retreat, vividly linked in memory to a CD copy of Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness. In the process we cover everything from dead bunnies to Sinéad O'Connor to the state of the Catholic church in Buffalo, NY. Next, Frank and Pat provide commentary and analysis while listening to one of the Smashing Pumpkins' first demo cassettes, Nothing Ever Changes. Special thanks to YouTube users: Geroge17xx, acmslp, free8bit, Wasp Kap and Fuegoman96 Follow us on the socials! | |||
| 18 Nov 2022 | Teargarden Intro & History w/ Paul Levins | 01:22:42 | |
Our 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! How to support the 'kast: Please rate and review us! Follow us on the socials: Twitter: @PumpkinsPodcast Instagram: @smashingpumpkast TikTok: @smashingpumpkast | |||
| 26 Jun 2021 | The Arising! Tour & D'arcy's Exit (w/ Karyn Cooper of Chick-Lit Pod) | 01:36:44 | |
We're kicking off "Machina Summer" with a hot one! In 1999, The Smashing Pumpkins took a break from recording Machina: The Machines of God to embark on a nine-date US tour dubbed "The Arising!". It seemed like a triumphant moment in SP history, with Jimmy's return marking the first time all four original members had played together since 1996. The short, small-venue tour also gave the band a chance to debut new songs from Machina I and II and have some fun with re-imagined takes on old favorites. Sadly, it also marked the exit of bassist D'arcy Wretzky, the only original pumpkin never to return to the patch (thus far...). Joining us to discuss the tour as well as D'arcy's exit and lasting influence is Karyn Cooper from Chick-Lit Pod! We have a healing group therapy session with Karyn and later share a pretty stunning first-hand account from one of our listeners who was there. It's part one of our two-part coverage of The Arising!, a fleeting, fraught, fascinating moment in Pumpkins history. Enjoy! Pale Scales instrumental cover by Exit Music. Follow us on the socials: Twitter @PumpkinsPodcast Instagram: @smashingpumpkast e-mail: thesmashingpumpkast@gmail.com Please rate and review us! | |||
| 23 Dec 2022 | SKYSAW- GREAT CIVILIZATIONS w/ Patreon member Joe | 01:26:57 | |
In 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 thing's for sure, "Jimmy is Gandalf". How to support the 'kast: NEW ! MERCH Please rate and review us! Follow us on the socials: Twitter: @PumpkinsPodcast Instagram: @smashingpumpkast TikTok: @smashingpumpkast | |||
| 01 Apr 2025 | PATREON UNLOCKED: The Pastiche and Novel Songs of The Smashing Pumpkins w/ Zlong Azayasam | 01:58:37 | |
No 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 Blues Bullet Train to Osaka French Movie Theme Jazzin’ (Starchildren) German’s in Leather Pants Special Winner’s Song The Boy We Only Come Out At Night Annie-Dog Pomp and Circumstance Lizard Blues Cottonwood Symphony Owata Minerva Hooray! Before We Were Lonely Ishla Ba Dreb (James Iha) Indecision Support the 'kast! MERCH Our PATREON buymeacoffee.com/Pumpkast Please rate and review us! Follow us on the socials: Instagram: @smashingpumpkast Bluesky: @smashingpumpkast Twitter: @PumpkinsPodcast | |||
| 27 Jul 2023 | 30 Years of Siamese Dream w/ Jacob Givens | 00:35:32 | |
Today (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! (apologies for some of the wonky Zoom audio) How to support the 'kast: NEW ! MERCH buymeacoffee.com/Pumpkast Please rate and review us! Follow us on the socials: Twitter: @PumpkinsPodcast Instagram: @smashingpumpkast TikTok: @smashingpumpkast | |||
| 10 Jul 2021 | The Arising! Tour: Behind The Scenes (w/ Peter Makebish) | 01:12:32 | |
DJ and Filmmaker Peter Makebish tagged along with the Pumpkins on their 9-date Arising! Tour and filmed every show – as well as lots of candid behind-the-scenes footage never before seen by the Pumpkinhead public. As he watched through the tapes, he realized he had a potential documentary on his hands. 20-plus years later, the footage MIGHT finally see the light of day. Peter takes us through his history with the band, his approach to filmmaking and lots of memories from the tour, including giving Jimmy Flemion from The Frogs a haircut onstage during "1979." All that plus Billy on a water slide, "the fun bus," the Pumpkins' lasting legacy and Peter's hopes for his documentary to finally see a release. Party like it's 1999, gang! Enjoy! Special thanks to Adam Bramwell. Follow us on the socials: Twitter @PumpkinsPodcast Instagram: @smashingpumpkast e-mail: thesmashingpumpkast@gmail.com Please rate and review us! | |||
| 29 Oct 2023 | THE WORLD IS A VAMPIRE TOUR RECAP and LISTENER STORIES | 01:21:15 | |
Frank 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. How to support the 'kast: NEW ! MERCH Our PATREON buymeacoffee.com/Pumpkast Please rate and review us! Follow us on the socials: Instagram: @smashingpumpkast Bluesky: @smashingpumpkast Twitter: @PumpkinsPodcast | |||
| 17 Aug 2022 | BONUS: ITHAX & SCIMITAR ACOUSTIC DEBUTS AT TOGETHER AND TOGETHER AGAIN BENEFIT | 00:31:37 | |
We give our quick thoughts on two new songs (Ithax/Photograph & Scimitar) that were performed acoustic at the Together and Together Again Benefit. How to support the 'kast: Please rate and review us! Follow us on the socials: Twitter: @PumpkinsPodcast Instagram: @smashingpumpkast TikTok: @smashingpumpkast | |||
| 30 Dec 2020 | The Aeroplane Flies High: Tonight, Tonight / Thirty-Three EPs | 01:47:07 | |
As 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 our own blue heaven! You'll be "happy as a turtle" listening to this one. Putting it out to the Universe: 2021 is the year Frank & Pat direct a Pumpkins video. Make it happen, cosmos! Follow us on the socials: Instagram: @smashingpumpkast Twitter: @PumpkinsPodcast Please rate and review us! | |||
| 29 Apr 2020 | BONUS: "eBay Keeps Getting On Me For That" | 00:22:59 | |
In our first Bonus Mini-Episode, Frank (w/ the occasional pop-in from Pat) teases next week's episode, reads a listener message, the hosts share their "Pumpkin Picks Of The Week" & more! Follow us on Twitter @PumpkinsPodcast, on Instagram @smashingpumpkast | |||
| 27 Mar 2021 | ADORE (Part 1) | 02:20:38 | |
An album your boys love with all their hearts, it had to be split into two parts! That's right, Pumpkinheads, Frank and Pat are finally covering 1998's "Adore." This two-part exploration visits a dark time in the Pumpkins' history, during which Jimmy's exit and personal loss signaled the beginning of the end (is the beginning?) of the band as we knew it. While a polarizing album for Pumpkins fans at the time, the daring Adore – or in Billy-ism, "A Door" – has aged into one of the most beloved albums in the SP catalog. In Part One we immerse ourselves in the emotional highs and lows of an album that feels like love, loss and a bleak, serene comedown from designer drugs. On our journey we visit the Roxbury Guys, take a detour into Yosemite Sam Elliot territory and work through our misguided judgments of the VH1 Fashion Awards association. All that plus Frank attempts to read Billy's re-issue liner notes aloud and Pat discovers he's related to most of the Adore tracklist. We'd be crestfallen if you missed this one! Follow us on the socials! Twitter @PumpkinsPodcast Instagram: @smashingpumpkast e-mail: thesmashingpumpkast@gmail.com Please rate and review us! | |||
| 22 Sep 2022 | BONUS: First impression of ATUM news! Beguiled, Atum, Butterfly Suite, Empires and Thirty-Three podcast reactions and more! | 00:27:10 | |
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! How to support the 'kast: Please rate and review us! Follow us on the socials: Twitter: @PumpkinsPodcast Instagram: @smashingpumpkast TikTok: @smashingpumpkast | |||
| 28 Jul 2021 | MACHINA/THE MACHINES OF GOD (PT. 1 of 2) | 02:25:42 | |
It was the end of The Smashing Pumpkins (for a while, of course). In 2000, the band announced their breakup and released what was to be their final album, Machina/The Machines of God. A loosely conceptual album that got buried in a time of TRL Teen Pop and Nü Metal, over the years Machina has gained the respect and admiration (we believe) it deserves. In Part 1 of our 2-part coverage of "Machina One" we discuss the high concept, Bowie-esque themes of Zero transforming to Glass, The Jekyll & Hyde nature of "The Everlasting Gaze", the Peter Hook hook of "Raindrops + Sunshowers" and the cream of the "radio, radio" songs crop that is "I of the Mourning". We delve deep into the many sonic layers of this deceptively beautiful, challenging album and explore how the band pulls elements from their entire history, circling back to their 80’s roots while implementing all the power and experience they accumulated along the way. Join us as we ponder the "Cherub Rock"/"Heavy Metal Machine" connection, the bittersweet feeling of "This Time" and this week's big thought experiment: Is Machina the daytime companion to The Cure's Disintegration? Think about it... All that and more plus Pat’s Romantic Teen Comedy epiphany with "The Sacred and Profane"! Pale Scales cover used as bed music is by Exit Music. Follow us on the socials! Twitter @PumpkinsPodcast Instagram: @smashingpumpkast e-mail: thesmashingpumpkast@gmail.com Please rate and review us! | |||
| 01 Sep 2020 | Fruit Bats' Eric D. Johnson Talks New Siamese Dream Cover Album | 01:02:33 | |
Frank & 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 Seal of Approval (spoiler alert: this album is the recipient!). Apologies for the few moments of crackly audio. Enjoy! You can also check out Fruit Bats' most recent releases here. Follow us on the socials! Twitter: @PumpkinsPodcast Instagram: @smashingpumpkast Please rate and review us! | |||
| 29 Nov 2020 | BONUS: "CYR" is HERE! | 00:42:16 | |
The clocks have all hit zero and the new double album "CYR" is finally here! Frank and Pat give their quick first impressions of the album (covering the non-single tracks since we already covered the singles in other Bonus eps). We'll be doing a deep dive episode into the full album and "In Ashes" later next year (since we're trying to go chronologically), but for now, these are our initial thoughts. Enjoy! Follow us on the socials: Twitter: @PumpkinsPodcast Instagram: @smashingpumpkast Please rate and review us! | |||
| 09 Aug 2023 | WILLIAM PATRICK CORGAN - COTILLIONS w/ PAM FISHER | 03:27:12 | |
In 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 the two meet), "Big G", pitching a kid's book to WPC based on "Neptulius" and romanticization vs the dark truth of American history and distilling how you feel about the two. We also show some love for the wonderful Katie Cole, the diverse embarrassment of riches in the Corgan/SP catalog and even a bit of Duran Duran. How to support the 'kast: NEW ! MERCH buymeacoffee.com/Pumpkast Please rate and review us! Follow us on the socials: Twitter: @PumpkinsPodcast Instagram: @smashingpumpkast TikTok: @smashingpumpkast | |||
| 27 May 2020 | BONUS: "I'm Not a Fan of Normal TV" | 00:36:42 | |
In this Bonus Mini-Episode Pat shares some BIG news! Frank covers some listener feedback and questions, a perfect "My Mistake," Frank & Pat's Pumpkin Picks of the Week and a preview of next week's full episode! Warning: Elements of this mini-episode might give you "paws." Follow us on the socials! Twitter: @PumpkinsPodcast Instagram: @smashingpumpkast | |||
| 25 Jun 2024 | BILLY CORGAN'S ADVENTURES IN CARNYLAND w/ MATTHEW NANES | 01:49:44 | |
Kyle'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 as the flower girl at Billy and Chloe's wedding). "Return the faith" and get on the mat with the 'kast! Support the 'kast! MERCH Our PATREON buymeacoffee.com/Pumpkast Please rate and review us! Follow us on the socials: Instagram: @smashingpumpkast Bluesky: @smashingpumpkast | |||
| 24 Nov 2022 | BONUS: Super Quick thoughts on Billy Corgan solo acoustic KROQ performance, Hollywood Bowl show and ATUM Vol 1 | 00:06:43 | |
Frank 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. How to support the 'kast: Please rate and review us! Follow us on the socials: Twitter: @PumpkinsPodcast Instagram: @smashingpumpkast TikTok: @smashingpumpkast | |||
| 02 Dec 2020 | The Aeroplane Flies High: Bullet with Butterfly Wings / 1979 EPs | 01:56:00 | |
Frank and Pat finally reach the beginning of the end of the Mellon Collie era with the 1996 b-sides box set The Aeroplane Flies High! In Part 1 of our 3-part coverage of everyone's favorite hypnotic CD suitcase, we'll be tackling the "Bullet with Butterfly Wings" and "1979" singles (both of which contain some of our all-time favorite SP b-sides). We draw parallels between The Cars' and The Pumpkins' underrated influence on today's music, give more love for The Cure and ponder how "Ugly" is a secret metal song. All that plus hot takes on which James Iha tracks should have made the Mellon Collie cut and more Wayne's World references than necessary! Schwing! Follow us on the socials: Twitter: @PumpkinsPodcast Instagram: @smashingpumpkast Please rate and review us! | |||
| 30 Sep 2022 | If All Goes Wrong | 01:49:15 | |
The 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 also...Gossamer. GOSSAMER! We also share news of how the Pumpkast episodes will operate moving forward. Cuddle up to your homemade Billy bust and enjoy this episode! How to support the 'kast: Please rate and review us! Follow us on the socials: Twitter: @PumpkinsPodcast Instagram: @smashingpumpkast TikTok: @smashingpumpkast | |||
| 01 Mar 2025 | 25 Years of MACHINA/The Machines of God w/ Asherella, Chris Dragan and Spose | 01:44:50 | |
Happy 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?! Support the 'kast! MERCH Our PATREON buymeacoffee.com/Pumpkast Please rate and review us! Follow us on the socials: Instagram: @smashingpumpkast Bluesky: @smashingpumpkast Twitter: @PumpkinsPodcast | |||
| 22 Nov 2020 | BONUS: "Dulcet in E" and "Purple Blood" | 00:33:00 | |
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! Follow us on the socials! Twitter: @PumpkinsPodcast Instagram: @smashingpumpkast Please rate and review us! | |||
| 17 May 2023 | JIMMY CHAMBERLIN COMPLEX: THE PARABLE w/ Patreon Member Joe | 01:06:21 | |
In 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 album and how it associates with its themes (and with Jimmy) and we heap tons of praises, as always, for Jimmy's incredible skills. How to support the 'kast: NEW ! MERCH buymeacoffee.com/Pumpkast Please rate and review us! Follow us on the socials: Twitter: @PumpkinsPodcast Instagram: @smashingpumpkast TikTok: @smashingpumpkast | |||
| 31 Oct 2020 | BONUS: A "Ramona" and "Wyttch" Halloween | 01:00:36 | |
HAPPY HALLOWEEN, PUMPKINLAND! Frank & Pat give their quick 'n' spooky thoughts on the new singles "Ramona" and "Wyttch"! We also talk about the "Ramona" video, the upcoming David Bowie tribute show, new merch for the MCIS anniversary, the Movember Billy solo acoustic performance and Pat throwing his hat in the ring for the Archive artwork project. All that plus Frank makes an important correction about his use of the word "grunge." Hope you all "Go as Joe" this Halloween! Follow us on the socials: Twitter: @PumpkinsPodcast Instagram: @smashingpumpkast Please rate and review the show! | |||
| 25 Aug 2021 | MACHINA II/The Friends and Enemies of Modern Music | 02:30:00 | |
Released for free on the Internet (ever heard of it?) in September of 2000, The Smashing Pumpkins' sixth and "final" studio album, MACHINA II/The Friends and Enemies of Modern Music was an unconventional release, born of resistance from the record label to the idea of a grand Machina double album and an instinct to lean into the new phenomenon of digital file sharing rather than fight it. Despite its bootleg nature and sub-Pono audio quality (sorry, Neil) Machina II is chock full of fan favorites and steeped in a retrospective and introspective view on fame. In this episode, Frank and Pat delve into the proper, official Machina II album (we'll cover all of the EP tracks in upcoming episodes), discussing everything from Billy’s throwback, child-like coo in "Innosense" to the stone-cold, undeniable spank-ass rock of "Dross." We also get into the the aerial view of the Machina project as a whole and pray to the Almighty Lord Santa for the deluxe reissue. All that plus Frank embraces a wrestling persona and becomes the heel when talking about "Home," and we answer big questions like: Which song reminds Pat of a clown funeral? Is this version of "Here’s to the Atom Bomb" a subtle nod to Courtney Love? And IS "White Spyder" the Pumpkins’ "Ace of Spades"? We say it's natural/magic, kid! Follow us on the socials! Twitter @PumpkinsPodcast Instagram: @smashingpumpkast e-mail: thesmashingpumpkast@gmail.com Please rate and review us! | |||
| 07 Jan 2022 | ZWAN: MARY STAR OF THE SEA w/ Alex Scordelis | 02:30:10 | |
We'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, and even busts out his guitar for some chord progression guessing game action. We also discuss the 90’s-era need to fill a CD to the brim, finally giving in to the shameless rock of "Baby Let’s Rock," Lords of Synth dance moves that could have improved the "Lyric" video, and the challenges of being a parent while still making time for the entire "Jesus I/ Mary Star of the Sea" track. All that plus answers to the big questions: Who exactly is Billy Burke (turns out it's a Wizard of Oz reference)? Can Wikipedia be wrong? and Does Stephen Malkmus actually like Zwan?! Oh... and you better believe we make lots of “Get Back” comparisons (Billy is a total Paul). It's a fun, inspired, doomed period of Billy’s career that STILL reared a solid, unique and underrated album. Hope this episode offers you a little sunshine just to butter your toast! How to support the 'kast: Please rate and review us! Follow us on the socials: Twitter: @PumpkinsPodcast Instagram: @smashingpumpkast TikTok: @smashingpumpkast | |||
| 24 Nov 2021 | JUDAS O (w/ Matthew Legard) | 02:41:48 | |
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 also discuss the international espionage feelings of "Because You Are," The "Sparrow"/"Disarm" connection, "Waiting"'s "Spyro"-like sound, and Billy’s playful send-up of his own voice in "Rock On." All that plus the similarities between "Winterlong" and "Vanity" and the Willy-Wonka-Boat-Ride vibes of "My Mistake." We even make room at the table for Evan Dando's Mom. We're grateful for all you Pumpkinheads out there. Raise a glass of strawberry wine and crank this 'kast! Follow us on the socials: Twitter: @PumpkinsPodcast Instagram: @smashingpumpkast TikTok: @smashingpumpkast Support us here! buymeacoffee.com/Pumpkast e-mail: thesmashingpumpkast@gmail.com Please rate and review us! | |||
| 07 Jul 2020 | Pre-Gish Official Releases | 01:39:52 | |
(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! Follow us on the socials! Twitter: @PumpkinsPodcast Instagram: @smashingpumpkast Please rate and review us on iTunes! | |||
| 13 Jul 2022 | ZEITGEIST | 02:28:47 | |
Fifteen 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 band must feel when coming back after seven years sans two original members, the Danny Elfman collab track that almost was, and the hot take: are several of these songs expressions of Billy's love for Jimmy? Discuss. All that plus the big questions: Was Zeitgeist Billy's response to the state of the nation...of Rock? Is this a 2000s rock radio album or an ode to rip-ass Scorpions rock of the ’70s and ’80s? And finally, is it STILL considered underrated when most of the fanbase laments its absence from streaming services? This episode has it all, including an interruption from a black cat trying to kill a squirrel in front of us. A million watts of sound can't compare... to the fun we had talking about this album! WE. ARE. STARZ. We arrrreeeeeeeee! How to support the 'kast: Please rate and review us! Follow us on the socials: Twitter: @PumpkinsPodcast Instagram: @smashingpumpkast TikTok: @smashingpumpkast | |||
| 11 Jun 2024 | BONUS EPISODE: TALEEN KALI / AVA ADORE COVER | 00:24:50 | |
On 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. Support the 'kast! MERCH Our PATREON buymeacoffee.com/Pumpkast Please rate and review us! Follow us on the socials: Instagram: @smashingpumpkast Bluesky: @smashingpumpkast | |||
| 05 Sep 2021 | MACHINA II: EP ONE (CR-01) | 01:25:18 | |
Fall is right around the corner, but Machina Summer ain't over yet! Today we're covering the Machina II EPs, starting with EP One (CR-01). Joining us to talk about all three EPs is musician, writer and longtime Pumpkinhead Alan Passman (author of When The Pain Starts), who tells us about the "Stand Inside Your Love"-inspired poem and artwork from his new graphic novel and what the song and band have meant to him over the years. In addition to lots of great insights on the Pumpkins and the Machina era, Alan reveals that he was an extra in the "Perfect" music video, making a plea to Billy/Santa Claus to release the “Perfect House Show" on vinyl. He also shares a paper towel-related interaction with Billy that didn't go so well. We all discuss the satisfying wail of a Corgan and Iha solo, the Black Sabbath fog of "Saturnine" (and how that song title inspired Frank’s high school alternative band), and the thick, concrete-building sludge that is this version of "Glass’ Theme." All that plus bands that "ripped off" the Pumpkins and the joy of mishearing "widows" as "weirdos." “If you can’t stand the heat, get off of Mickey Rourke’s sex grill." Enjoy! Follow us on the socials! Twitter @PumpkinsPodcast Instagram: @smashingpumpkast e-mail: thesmashingpumpkast@gmail.com Please rate and review us! | |||
| 20 Oct 2021 | THE "FINAL" METRO SHOW 12/02/2000 | 01:55:59 | |
It 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 robbing Sonic Youth blind of their precious jewels outside an empty parking garage, rare public political slams and Billy's competitive drive that possibly makes him the Michael Jordan of Alternative Rock. All that plus Frank works through his Daddy issues discussing the involvement of William Corgan, Sr. in this historic set (and how Rick Nielsen plays the proud papa well). Imagine you're riding the rail watching your favorite band say "goodbye," contemplating throwing your dirty undies at Billy... and enjoy! You can listen to the semi-complete bootleg here (all copies of the show cut off the end of Silverf*ck) Follow us on the socials! Twitter: @PumpkinsPodcast Instagram: @smashingpumpkast TikTok: @smashingpumpkast Support us here! buymeacoffee.com/Pumpkast e-mail: thesmashingpumpkast@gmail.com Please rate and review us! | |||
| 08 Apr 2022 | JIMMY CHAMBERLIN COMPLEX: LIFE BEGINS AGAIN | 01:37:08 | |
We'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 the mind when thinking of a Catherine Wheel/Smashing Pumpkins bill. All that plus the "Set the Ray to Jerry"-esque dreaminess of the Billy Corgan-sung "Loki Cat," the unfortunate feeling of a song becoming a late-night stress loop, and the benefits of having a Righteous Brother as a godfather. But what we really want to know is: If Jimmy-baby's laying organ tracks on this bad boy... where was Ignoffo’s invite?! How to support the 'kast: Please rate and review us! Follow us on the socials: Twitter: @PumpkinsPodcast Instagram: @smashingpumpkast TikTok: @smashingpumpkast | |||
| 11 Dec 2024 | ATUM w/ JUSTIN from THE DEEP DIVE | 04:45:55 | |
Our capsule has returned from space exile and our AI carnival robot infused with our pure essence is up and running! That’s right, the ‘kast is back with an album deep dive! On May 5th, 2023, The Smashing Pumpkins released a sprawling 33-song rock opera entitled “ATUM”; The third concept album in the trilogy of Zero (Mellon Collie) / Glass (Machina) and Shiny (current). Songs debuted weekly for 7 months leading up to the album’s release on Billy Corgan’s “Thirty-three Podcast” along with commentary explaining the epic rock opera story. Justin from The Deep Dive Channel (from our CYR episode) returns to guest-host and to talk ATUM track by track in glorious nerdy Pumpkin detail. In this almost 5 hour episode (we had a lot to say), we discuss the deep layers and easter eggs in the production, supposed “cancel culture”, the ethics of AI, ATUM’s connection to Corgan’s solo albums, Neil Young and Metallica nods, glorious chorus soaked guitars and bass and making a genuine and enthusiastic case for “Hooray!” Like many Pumpkins albums, it’s an audio treat that deserves a proper listen front to back with a good pair of headphones. “It ain’t right” if you skip this episode of The Smashing Pumkast! (and yes- we will cover Zodeon at Crystal Hall once it gets a proper release) Support the 'kast! MERCH Our PATREON buymeacoffee.com/Pumpkast Please rate and review us! Follow us on the socials: Instagram: @smashingpumpkast Bluesky: @smashingpumpkast Twitter: @PumpkinsPodcast | |||
| 03 Jul 2022 | BONUS: MONE'T HA-SIDI | 01:00:21 | |
It'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 some bands do. How to support the 'kast: Please rate and review us! Follow us on the socials: Twitter: @PumpkinsPodcast Instagram: @smashingpumpkast TikTok: @smashingpumpkast | |||
| 26 Oct 2020 | BONUS: Mellon Collie/Machina Double Album Sequel Announcement and More! | 00:34:34 | |
Frank & Pat give their super quick thoughts on the recent news of a Mellon Collie/Machina Double Album Sequel, the proposed high concept Mellon Collie era themed tour and the status of the Machina reissue. We also discuss Billy's announcement of this news and how his ominous tone at the beginning made us nervous. We briefly discuss the Zoom interview with Daniel P. Carter, we give props to Papa Jimmy killin' it in interviews and our thoughts on The Smashing Pumpkins: The Characters, The Creation, The Concept. We're just gabbin' some quick empty junk thoughts. Enjoy! Also, thank you for listening! We've hit 11k plus listens and we literally could not have done it without you! We're extremely grateful, Pumpkinland! Follow us on the socials: Twitter: @PumpkinsPodcast Instagram: @smashingpumpkast Please rate and review us! | |||
| 02 Jun 2021 | BONUS: Gish-Aversary at ZuZu's (w/ Field Correspondent Pamela Fisher!) | 01:08:05 | |
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 release, "Live in Japan 1992." We're going crazy... buying all this new merch! Follow us on the socials: Twitter @PumpkinsPodcast Instagram: @smashingpumpkast e-mail: thesmashingpumpkast@gmail.com Please rate and review us! | |||
| 11 Nov 2022 | BONUS: Favorite (Recorded) Billy Guitar Solos w/ Dean Schaffer | 01:03:52 | |
It'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? How to support the 'kast: Please rate and review us! Follow us on the socials: Twitter: @PumpkinsPodcast Instagram: @smashingpumpkast TikTok: @smashingpumpkast | |||
| 04 Jul 2022 | ZEITGEIST INTRO & HISTORY w/ THE DISCOGRAPHERS | 01:50:57 | |
"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 kind enough to help introduce the album and share some factual and personal history about it... along with a little "Gossamer" praise for good measure. Call up Paris Hilton on your Blackberry Razr, slather on that sunscreen and join Lady Liberty for a dip in our rising oceans 'cause Zeitgeist Summer has officially begun! Come on, let's GO! How to support the 'kast: Please rate and review us! Follow us on the socials: Twitter: @PumpkinsPodcast Instagram: @smashingpumpkast TikTok: @smashingpumpkast | |||
| 13 Jan 2021 | The End is the Beginning Is The End / The Beginning is the End is the Beginning / The Ether's Tragic / The Guns of Love Disastrous | 01:32:00 | |
Happy 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 and Trent Reznor that sounds like the B-52s? All that plus Electronica's 90's rise, Billy viewing Missy Elliot and Wu-Tang as the future of music and the art of still being stoked on the Pumpkins even when your friends jump ship. Even Howard the Duck peeks his beak in for a second. Its 2021! Go as Joe, Bat-heads! Follow us on the socials: Instagram: @smashingpumpkast Twitter: @PumpkinsPodcast Please rate and review us! | |||
| 31 Aug 2022 | F.O.L / SUPERCHRIST / G.L.O.W. and More | 01:19:49 | |
Zeitgeist 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 listen to "As Rome Burns"? And, IS there such a thing as "Toxic Positivity?” One thing is certain, BC/JC keep the band’s rock muscles toned and tanned with this little island of misfit tracks. Come on and feel our love... for these songs! How to support the 'kast: Please rate and review us! Follow us on the socials: Twitter: @PumpkinsPodcast Instagram: @smashingpumpkast TikTok: @smashingpumpkast | |||
| 14 May 2021 | SIERRA SWAN RETURNS! | 01:19:07 | |
Our very first return guest, Sierra Swan, is back on the ‘kast to discuss her new EP “Tangerines" (out early on Bandcamp and everywhere else on May 17th)! We inevitably talk Prince, parenting and the secretly-jacked genius of Danny Elfman, as well as the process of writing and recording the new EP, which includes the track "Peach" written by Billy Corgan. Sierra also gives Billy credit for reaching out to his fans about mental health on his Instagram -- or as she calls it, "Billy TV" -- and even teases some upcoming projects (solo and with the Corganator). All that and more plus fun Covid weddings, live concert dreamin' and WEED! Follow us on the socials: Twitter @PumpkinsPodcast Instagram: @smashingpumpkast e-mail: thesmashingpumpkast@gmail.com Please rate and review us! | |||
| 28 Jan 2022 | DJALI ZWAN: 'SPUN' SOUNDTRACK w/ Matt Billington | 01:43:49 | |
It'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. We also ask the questions: Did the CIA secretly collaborate with German band Scorpions to expedite the tearing down of the Berlin Wall? Are the distracting skips in "Jesus, I" intentional (they made sense when Frank took an edible)? And what was the vocal inspiration behind the cover of "Always"? All we know is that it's the return of Sexy Billy, baby! All that plus we confirm that Billy's Zwan-era nom-de-plume, Billie Burke, IS in reference to the actress Billie Burke, who played Glinda the Good Witch in The Wizard of OZ. More movie cameos of Billy in wigs, please. SPUN! How to support the 'kast: Please rate and review us! Follow us on the socials: Twitter: @PumpkinsPodcast Instagram: @smashingpumpkast TikTok: @smashingpumpkast | |||
| 31 Dec 2021 | The Smashing Pumpkast 2021 End of Year Roundtable | 01:04:26 | |
[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 from Corgan and Co. in 2022. Happy New Year, Pumpkinheads! Enjoy. How to support the 'kast: Please rate and review us! Follow us on the socials: Twitter: @PumpkinsPodcast Instagram: @smashingpumpkast TikTok: @smashingpumpkast | |||
| 04 Aug 2020 | Lull EP | 00:51:44 | |
(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! Follow us on the socials: Twitter: @PumpkinsPodcast Instagram: @smashingpumpkast Please rate & review us! | |||
| 29 Sep 2020 | MELISSA JOAN HART | 00:52:42 | |
Frank & Pat welcome actor, director, producer and not-so-secret Pumpkins fan MELISSA JOAN HART to the 'kast to discuss her history with the band, how her favorite musicians in real-life became her characters Clarissa and Sabrina's favorites as well, and that time she went clubbing with Billy Corgan and Courtney Love after a Late Night with Conan O' Brien appearance. We also talk being a kid actor in the 90s, how her working class roots led her to learn other sides of the business, and the time Robert Smith signed her ex-boyfriend’s cast. All that plus MTV Cribs, Picasso and more! Check out Melissa's upcoming Lifetime Christmas movies: 'Feliz NaviDAD'!, Dear Christmas and Once Upon a Main Street, and her dark comedy short MUTE. Follow us on the socials: Twitter: @PumpkinsPodcast Instagram: @smashingpumpkast Please rate and review us! | |||
| 15 Dec 2020 | The Aeroplane Flies High: Zero EP | 01:42:44 | |
Frank & Pat are back with Part 2 of 3 of our Aeroplane Flies High deep dive. In this episode, we'll be covering the super-sized single that's actually an EP: ZERO. This one deserved its own episode because we're breaking down every single clip included on the riff boneyard known as "Pastichio Medley." We also discuss being part of the Pepsi generation, Sharpie clothing and the unsung genius of Corgan's proficient guitar licks (and how the Guitar God himself, Eddie Van Halen, blessed him). All that plus Mark McGrath in Spades and Chris Gaines' possible connection to the Zero character. Wanna go for a ride?! Follow us on the socials: Twitter: @PumpkinsPodcast Instagram: @smashingpumpkast Please rate and review us! | |||
| 21 Jul 2020 | GISH | 01:45:45 | |
You've been Daydreaming about it for months and the big day has finally come: for Frank and Pat to gush about GISH! Mustard lies, misheard lyrics, Fallon-esque rambling praises, LSD "strains," and the early days of Billy's D'ifficulties with D'Arcy. We dive deep into the Pumpkins' official album debut, from the recording process to the cover art to the little bell necklace Billy wore to bust ol' Butch Vig's chops. SEE YOU there! Follow us on the socials: Twitter: @PumpkinsPodcast Instagram: @smashingpumpkast Please rate and review on iTunes! | |||
| 15 Mar 2024 | JIMMY CHAMBERLIN | 01:56:26 | |
We got a super special one today, Pumpkinheads! We finally did it...we had the immense pleasure of interviewing the one, the only - JIMMY CHAMBERLIN!!! We discuss Jimmy Chamberlin Complex, parenting, cars, life philosophies, why something does or doesn't make the cut for an album, why failure is essential, practicing your craft, facing fears and going for it and why Machina is one of his favorite Pumpkins albums. We hope this interview will “make your palms sweat”. Support the 'kast! MERCH Our PATREON buymeacoffee.com/Pumpkast Please rate and review us! Follow us on the socials: Instagram: @smashingpumpkast Bluesky: @smashingpumpkast | |||
| 05 May 2020 | Pumpkast Field Trip: WPC Live In LA | 01:22:51 | |
It'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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| 02 Mar 2022 | ZWAN: ODDZ 'N' ENDZ | 01:38:40 | |
Zwan 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! Join us as we delve into the hard-rock-sleaze-prog-metal that is "Spilled Milk," marvel at the "Lost Boys" mystique of "Riverview," and come at you with a seriously hot take: Is Pavement a one-hit-wonder band? All that plus our utopian vision of Corgan and Malkmus burying the hatchet (with the help of The Boss and Sheila E. at Coachella 2024), the art of ruining an intimate show with an ill-timed chair squeak, Stumbleine’s sister track and of course... The Cure. Clock in to your Drummer job, turn up those GRADCORE jamz and pump this 'kast! How to support the 'kast: Please rate and review us! Follow us on the socials: Twitter: @PumpkinsPodcast Instagram: @smashingpumpkast TikTok: @smashingpumpkast | |||
| 08 Dec 2021 | ZWAN: Intro/History + The Glass House Debut Show (11-16-2001) | 01:48:12 | |
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 of Zwan Live vs. Zwan Recorded, and agree that "Chrysanthemum" would have been a killer single. All that plus the big questions: How glorious is "Glorious"? What would the world be like if Zwan had stuck around? How great would an official SP/Corgan lyric site be? And who wants some "Tuesday Wine"? All in all, your hosts found this show to be a strong statement of an official debut by the band. Seriously, you have to hear the live shows to get the FULL context of Zwan. Ziz the Zeason, after all! How to support the 'kast: Please rate and review us! Follow us on the socials: Twitter: @PumpkinsPodcast Instagram: @smashingpumpkast TikTok: @smashingpumpkast e-mail: thesmashingpumpkast@gmail.com | |||
| 09 Dec 2022 | BONUS: The Tarot and Teargarden w/ Diana Dagaz of Mystic Mixtape | 00:45:12 | |
Our 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). How to support the 'kast: NEW ! MERCH Please rate and review us! Follow us on the socials: Twitter: @PumpkinsPodcast Instagram: @smashingpumpkast TikTok: @smashingpumpkast | |||
| 05 Apr 2023 | MONUMENTS TO AN ELEGY w/ STEPHEN PATRICK ZAPATA-KELLY | 01:39:29 | |
And 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 well as Rage Against The Machine's Brad Wilk on drums and The Killer's Mark Stoermer on bass for live shows). As the Teargarden project aspirations faded away (and with the subsequent abandonment of the Day For Night album), the future of the Pumpkins was looking dire once again. Luckily, time has shown that the Pumpkins are still going strong and with hindsight, a revisit of Monuments yields great rewards. Especially for fans who may not love the sounds of CYR or Atum (even though we get some glances in a few of Monuments' tracks). Ultimately, Monuments is an album that Stephen and Frank agree is "like a good slice of pizza". Lover, you're strange if you miss this episode! How to support the 'kast: NEW ! MERCH Please rate and review us! Follow us on the socials: Twitter: @PumpkinsPodcast Instagram: @smashingpumpkast TikTok: @smashingpumpkast | |||
| 07 Apr 2021 | ADORE (Part 2) | 01:55:25 | |
In this second (and final) installment of our two-part coverage of "Adore," we go through A DOOR and ask the questions: Do Dusty and Pistol Pete live in the same world as "Ramona"?! Is "Shame" a secret sock hop song that would make a great pop-punk cover?! And did "Blank Page" throw a seed into the future, later blossoming as "Birch Grove"?! We also discuss how Cruel Intentions was the Moody Teen's American Pie, how "prettily" the epic "For Martha" unfolds, and an empowered, "owning-it" view of "Annie-Dog." We then delve into what WandaVision and Billy have in common and, believe it or not, The Cure comes up again. All that plus our quick thoughts on the Japanese Bonus track (and "Ava Adore" b-side) "Once In A While" and the infamous, omitted, Rick Rubin-produced track, "Let Me Give The World To You." Be a sh-sh-sh-sh-sh-shame if you missed this one, Sheila! Follow us on the socials! Twitter @PumpkinsPodcast Instagram: @smashingpumpkast e-mail: thesmashingpumpkast@gmail.com Please rate and review us! | |||
| 15 Feb 2023 | Oceania Intro & History w/ Kim Rosas | 01:25:01 | |
Before 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 music of Billy/SP feels like fate and why we're devout members of the Church of Pumpkins (Churchkins?). Plus, we give mad props to the impossible task Mike Byrne found himself in and throw in some much-deserved love and praise for bassist Nicole Fiorentino and guitarist Jeff Schroeder. It's a special and unique era for the Pumpkins that over time (as usual) finally got the love and recognition it deserves. How to support the 'kast: NEW ! MERCH Please rate and review us! Follow us on the socials: Twitter: @PumpkinsPodcast Instagram: @smashingpumpkast TikTok: @smashingpumpkast | |||
| 26 Mar 2022 | PATREON UNLOCKED! Beyond The Patch: Episode 4 | 00:57:38 | |
Hey 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 this the “Oops, All Tangents!” version of the Pumpkast – and a beautiful chance to swap cool music with each other and our awesome Patrons. Playlist for this episode of Beyond the Patch: 1. Momma – "Rockstar" 2. Sharon Van Etten – "Let Go" 3. ††† (Crosses) – "Goodbye Horses" (Q Lazarus cover) 4. The Clash – "Sean Flynn" 5. Erasers – "Constant Connection" 6. Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds – "Rings of Saturn" As a $3 "Cool Kid" Patreon member you get access to all episodes of our monthly show "Beyond the Patch," exclusive audio and video commentaries (like our upcoming Vieuphoria video commentary), early access to Pumpkast episodes when available, access to our Discord server, early access to Pumpkast merch, opportunities to join Zoom roundtables, listener polls and opportunities to vote on future episodes! Our $8 "Adore" level gets your all of that PLUS every six months YOU get to come on the Pumpkast to talk about the Pumpkin/Corgan-related topic of your choosing! It's a great way to go deeper into the world of SP and help us produce a high-quality Pumpkast. If you like what you hear, consider signing up today! We love ya! – Frank & Pat How to support the 'kast: Please rate and review us! Follow us on the socials: Twitter: @PumpkinsPodcast Instagram: @smashingpumpkast TikTok: @smashingpumpkast | |||
| 04 Jul 2024 | PATREON UNLOCKED: Eurockéennes Festival 7-4-1997 w/ Rob Tedesco | 01:55:33 | |
In celebration of the 4th, we're freeing this episode from the tyranny of Patreon! But for real, we thought it would be fitting since the performance we discuss is from July 4th, 1997. Originally released on our Patreon in January 2023. Enjoy! "Patreon member Rob Tedesco cashes in his Adore reward and chose to talk about the incredible Smashing Pumpkins performance at the 1997 Eurockéennes Festival! You can watch the performance HERE! This show finds the band in prime form after the setbacks and tragedy of the previous year. Matt Walker executes with precision and the band decimates the other top acts of the festival (with some smiles and laughs thrown in for good measure)! Also...we recorded this episode before the Zwan revelations on the 33 pod, so the Zwan talk towards the end was before we knew about the reissue being worked on." Support the 'kast! MERCH Our PATREON buymeacoffee.com/Pumpkast Please rate and review us! Follow us on the socials: Instagram: @smashingpumpkast Bluesky: @smashingpumpkast | |||
| 19 Feb 2021 | EYE / LOST HIGHWAY SOUNDTRACK (w/ Special Appearance From Pod Like A Hole Podcast) | 01:38:10 | |
Today on the 'kast we turn our eyes (and ears) to the Smashing Pumpkins' (or just Billy?) track "EYE" from the Trent Reznor-produced soundtrack to the 1997 David Lynch film, Lost Highway. We delve into the surprisingly Shaquille O'Neal-based origins of "Eye," Lynch's initial rejection of "Tear," and give our two cents on the film and the rest of the twisted tunes from the soundtrack. Along the way, we'll tell tales of meeting Lou Reed while high on weed cookies, ponder why This Mortal Coil's gorgeous "Song to the Siren" doesn't make the final soundtrack and ask the big question: Is Hocus Pocus a good movie or a GREAT movie? All that plus our pals at the Nine Inch Nails/David Bowie-centric podcast Pod Like A Hole drop in to give their thoughts on "Eye." Is it any wonder we can't sleep? We're too excited for you to listen to this episode! Follow us on the socials! Twitter @PumpkinsPodcast Instagram: @smashingpumpkast e-mail: thesmashingpumpkast@gmail.com Please rate and review us! | |||
| 18 Jul 2021 | BONUS: Tales from the Arising! Tour | 00:52:05 | |
In 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! Follow us on the socials! Twitter @PumpkinsPodcast Instagram: @smashingpumpkast e-mail: thesmashingpumpkast@gmail.com Please rate and review us! | |||
| 08 Mar 2024 | Patreon Announcement and Overdue Shout Outs | 00:02:06 | |
Short and sweet announcement to let you know about our new Patreon-only series, "Deluxe PODition", a new series that will be exploring the bonus tracks found on the SP Reissues from Gish to Adore. We also give some overdue shout-outs to some of our new Patreon members! Rawk Support the 'kast! MERCH Our PATREON buymeacoffee.com/Pumpkast Please rate and review us! Follow us on the socials: Instagram: @smashingpumpkast Bluesky: @smashingpumpkast | |||
| 17 Feb 2023 | OCEANIA | 02:20:25 | |
Yod 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 talking about on "The Celestials" (wouldn't be the first time Billy made reference to a beloved breakfast food – Pop Tarts, anyone?). We also thoroughly sing the praises of this incarnation of the band, which included Jeff "The Shredder" Schroeder, Mike Byrne's undeniable drum chops and the incredible bass contributions and backing vocals of Nicole Fiorentino. We hope you love this episode "101 percent"! How to support the 'kast: NEW ! MERCH Please rate and review us! Follow us on the socials: Twitter: @PumpkinsPodcast Instagram: @smashingpumpkast TikTok: @smashingpumpkast | |||
| 11 Apr 2022 | JEFF SCHROEDER | 01:24:57 | |
Hard 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 he'd 'Love' to play live and the Herculean effort that is working on a 33-song concept album remotely during a pandemic. We also ask Jeff about his underrated but influential early band "The Lassie Foundation" and how it feels to see people revisit and reassess moments in the SP catalog years later. He's more than a shredder, he's a stone-cold artist and real gentleman. We had such a great time chatting with him. Thanks, Jeff. Thanks so much to everyone who's supported us over the past two years! MORE TO COME! How to support the 'kast: Please rate and review us! Follow us on the socials: Twitter: @PumpkinsPodcast Instagram: @smashingpumpkast TikTok: @smashingpumpkast | |||
| 22 Jun 2023 | ADORE 25TH ANNIVERSARY w/ CORRINE LUXON | 01:30:45 | |
On 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! How to support the 'kast: NEW ! MERCH buymeacoffee.com/Pumpkast Please rate and review us! Follow us on the socials: Twitter: @PumpkinsPodcast Instagram: @smashingpumpkast TikTok: @smashingpumpkast | |||
| 22 Apr 2021 | The Adore Appreciation Episode | 01:00:00 | |
At 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 on Machina/Machina II, coming this summer! Follow us on the socials: Twitter @PumpkinsPodcast Instagram: @smashingpumpkast e-mail: thesmashingpumpkast@gmail.com Please rate and review us! | |||
| 24 Oct 2020 | Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness: Twilight to Starlight | 02:26:24 | |
Just in time for the 25th Anniversary of Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness, Frank & Pat delve into Disc 2: "Twilight to Starlight"! This time they're joined by comedian, actor, producer, author and good friend, DC Pierson (Stay for Dinner, Captain America: The Winter Soldier), who discusses his history with and rediscovery of the tracks off of this iconic blue CD. We go deep on songs that are scary but rule, the Mountain Dew rush of "1979," and Regis & Kathie Lee inspiring "Thirty-Three." All that plus songs tailor-made for Chino of the Deftones, Gene Shalit lateral segues... and is the "King of the Horseflies" actually Trent Reznor? If Siamese Dream were an epic movie, Mellon Collie would be a majestic Broadway play. Billy Babe-Ruths this concept and knocks it out of the park with "Twilight to Starlight," capping off a stellar double-album that became an instant classic. Coil this 'kast 'round your bumblebee ears! Follow us on the socials! Twitter: @PumpkinsPodcast Instagram: @smashingpumpkast Please rate and review us! | |||
| 24 Nov 2020 | KATIE COLE | 01:30:36 | |
Multi-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 Katie's book and put THEIR own Pumpkast desire out into the universe for 2021! You can follow Katie on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook. And pick up her music and merch on Bandcamp. Follow us on the socials! Twitter: @PumpkinsPodcast Instagram: @smashingpumpkast Please rate and review us! | |||