The Smashing Pumpkast

Glitter burned by restless thoughts, IT’S THE SMASHING PUMPKAST and we’re back with another edition of the series, Radio Play My Favorite Song , where I talk to YOU, the Pumpkinhead, about one of your favorite WPC & SP-related tracks.  Today on the show, we have Dean Schaffer on to discuss the underrated gem from Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness, “ Here is No Why ”. We discuss the beauty...

"All of those yesterdays, coming around", IT’S THE SMASHING PUMPKAST and we’re back with another edition of the series, Radio Play My Favorite song , where I talk to YOU, the Pumpkinhead, about one of your favorite WPC & SP-related tracks.  Today on the show, I talk to Bobby Anand about the track "Drown" from the Singles soundtrack. We also talk about the power of Pumpkin b...

Today on The Smashing Pumpkast, Asherella returns to discuss her experience at the Riviera and Lollapalooza shows and Frank finally gives his recap of attending the " Farewell to Zero " show in Los Angeles back in May. We have a lil' Jack Bates love fest, discuss some Pumpkin/Brady Bunch synchronicity woo, the return of "Here is No Why" and "Dorian", the debut of...

Hey there, freaks & ghouls. Dropping this episode to announce that our disc-by-disc coverage of the Machina: Aranea Alba Editio box set is now complete on our Patreon . Since the CD and digital release still isn't available, we have held off on releasing the episodes on the main feed. After asking listeners on social media what they would prefer, we reached a happy medium and have unlocked...

"I hear music from another time." IT’S THE SMASHING PUMPKAST and we’re back with another edition of the series, Radio Play My Favorite song , where I talk to YOU, the Pumpkinhead, about one of your favorite WPC & SP-related tracks.  Today on the show, I talk to Scott Collins from Madison, Wisconsin. We’ll be discussing the James Iha track “ Gemini ” from James’ critically underrated...

"On the riverbanks and catacombs," it’s the smashing Pumpkast! And we’re back with another edition of the series, "Radio Play My Favorite song" , where I talk to YOU, the Pumpkinhead, about one of your favorite WPC & SP-related tracks.  Today, we have Jeroen from the Netherlands on to talk about the Machina II track, “Home”. We discuss what "Home" means to us, the...

"I'm destitute, despised, forsaken", it's the Smashing Pumpkast! We’re back with another edition of “Radio, Play My Favorite Song ,” where I talk to YOU, the Pumpkinhead, about one of your favorite WPC & SP-related tracks. Today, Kyle (aka Smiling Strange ) and his brother, Evan , join the 'kast to chat about the Zwan centerpiece, " Jesus, I / Mary Star of the Sea&qu...

"Built a mere kingdom of self abuse", it's the Smashing Pumpkast! We’re back with another edition of “Radio, Play My Favorite Song ,” where I talk to YOU, the Pumpkinhead, about one of your favorite WPC & SP-related tracks. Evangelina joins the 'kast to discuss the Zeitgeist era track, "Stellar ". We talk about the superior Best Buy version of Zeitgeist, the "s...

"And I am a master of a nothing place", it's the Smashing Pumpkast! We’re back with another edition of “Radio, Play My Favorite Song ,” where I talk to YOU, the Pumpkinhead, about one of your favorite WPC & SP-related tracks. Noah Wilkinson joins the 'kast to discuss the Batman and Robin soundtrack tune, "The End is the Beginning is the End ". We talk about expectat...

BONUS EP! KID TIGRRR (musician and bassist for Billy Corgan and the Machines of God tour) sends a quick note to our listeners about her 2025 Pumpkinland thoughts. It's short n' sweet and we're very grateful for Jenna's thoughtful note. Enjoy! Support the 'kast! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ MERCH ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Our...

Happy New Year, freaks and ghouls! I, along with listeners of the 'kast, look back at our favorite moments in Pumpkinland 2025 and what we look forward to in 2026. Thanks for all your support, Pumpkinheads! ✌️❤️🤘🎃 Support the 'kast! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ MERCH ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Our PATREON ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

“Time heals, but I'm forever broken”. We’re back with another edition of the new series for The Smashing Pumpkast entitled, “Radio, Play My Favorite Song ,” where I talk to YOU, the Pumpkinhead, about one of your favorite WPC & SP-related tracks. Today, all the way from Newfoundland, Canada, we have Stephanie Conway on to discuss the track “ Muzzle ”!  Rawk. Support the 'kast! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

"My Mom told me, 'Howdy, Son.'" We’re back with another edition of the new series for The Smashing Pumpkast entitled, “Radio, Play My Favorite Song ,” where I talk to YOU, the Pumpkinhead, about one of your favorite WPC & SP-related tracks. Returning to the 'kast is the mysterious Zlong Azayasam (whose pseudonym I have yet to correctly pronounce). We discuss the Shudder t...

Today on The Smashing Pumpkast, we talk to event co-coordinator Josh and members of The Sad Machines: A Tribute To The Smashing Pumpkins about the upcoming “Mellon Collie and The Orchestral Shows Meet-up: Featuring The Sad  Machines - A Tribute To The Smashing Pumpkins” event that will take place on Sunday, November 23rd, starting at 12:30 pm at The Cubby Bear in Chicago . This event will be a cha...

“What if what is isn’t true?” We’re back with another edition of the new series for The Smashing Pumpkast entitled, “Radio, Play My Favorite Song ,” where I talk to YOU, the Pumpkinhead, about one of your favorite WPC & SP related tracks.  Today, we have two separate Pumpkinheads, Matt Munro + Eve, talking about the Adore track “ Appels + Oranjes ”. Even though we chat about the same track, th...

"Who wouldn't be the one you love?" It's another edition of the new series for The Smashing Pumpkast entitled “Radio, Play My Favorite Song,” where we talk to YOU, the Pumpkinhead, about one of your favorite WPC/SP-related tracks.  Today we have Geri aka Breezy Surreptitious on to talk about " Stand Inside Your Love" (as well as a post-recording update to talk about the...

"All your prayers, in my ears." It's another edition of the new series for The Smashing Pumpkast entitled “Radio, Play My Favorite Song,” where we talk to YOU, the Pumpkinhead, about one of your WPC/SP-related tracks.  Today, we have  Matt Legard of The Colourflies on to discuss "Whir" and Harold drops in to talk "1979". If YOU’D like to be considered for this new...

Today on the Pumpkast, Frank is joined by Asherella to discuss the recent Billy Corgan and the Machines of God tour . They also discuss the late great Ozzy, the Pumpkins' place in "classic rock" for younger generations, Night of Mellon Collie plans and Frank's 6-year-old daughter makes a brief appearance to give her review of The Smashing Pumpkins' music. We also hear BCatMOG...

"In the slipstream of thoughtless thoughts," it's another edition of the new series for The Smashing Pumpkast entitled, “Radio, Play My Favorite Song,” where we talk to YOU, the Pumpkinhead, about one of your WPC/SP-related tracks.  Today, we have  Daniel, aka danimal_j   on to discuss Porcelina of the Vast Oceans . If YOU’D like to be considered for this new series to talk about you...

“Stretch my skin, restless gods!” We’re kicking off a new series for The Smashing Pumpkast entitled, “ Radio, Play My Favorite Song ” where we talk to YOU, the Pumpkinhead, about one of your WPC/SP related tracks.  To kick off this new series and to celebrate the 20th Anniversary of TheFutureEmbrace , Frank welcomes Diana Dagaz (Mystic, Astrologer and Tarot Reader) to talk about “The CameraEye” !...

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 Mov...

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 thei...

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 p...

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...

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...