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BONUS EPISODE: Failing Stars - The Smashing Pumpkins Tribute Band from Flint, MI
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!
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10/18/2024 • 49 minutes, 55 seconds
BONUS EPISODE: Los Angeles Concert Report (SiriusXM, SoFi Stadium and Jimmy Kimmel Live)
In today's Bonus episode, Frank reports on the three shows he attended in September (SiriusXM, SoFi Stadium/Saviors Tour and Jimmy Kimmel Live). We also hear from Trev of the SP subreddit who talks about his experience at the Jimmy Kimmel Live performance.
And ATTN: Pumpkinheads! We want to hear from YOU about the SP shows you saw this year! Submit your voice memos or e-mails to [email protected]
Please submit by the end of October. Rawk.
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10/12/2024 • 24 minutes, 37 seconds
Aghori Mhori Mei First Impressions w/ Chris Dragan
One 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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9/2/2024 • 45 minutes, 43 seconds
PATREON UNLOCKED: Eurockéennes Festival 7-4-1997 w/ Rob Tedesco
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."
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7/4/2024 • 1 hour, 55 minutes, 33 seconds
BILLY CORGAN'S ADVENTURES IN CARNYLAND w/ MATTHEW NANES
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!
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6/25/2024 • 1 hour, 49 minutes, 44 seconds
BONUS EPISODE: TALEEN KALI / AVA ADORE COVER
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.
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6/11/2024 • 24 minutes, 50 seconds
JIMMY CHAMBERLIN
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”.
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3/15/2024 • 1 hour, 56 minutes, 26 seconds
Patreon Announcement and Overdue Shout Outs
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
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3/8/2024 • 2 minutes, 6 seconds
CYR w/ JUSTIN from THE DEEP DIVE
Happy 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’t, The "Empire Strikes Back" track and...songs for cats?! And SO much more.
It'll rock your mind and make you "swooooon", dauphins!
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