The Smashing Pumpkast

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 fav...

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 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠...

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 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ O...

Pumpkast Patreon member Josh Hendricks (aka liquidsun ) cashes in his Patreon pick by talking about (and to) Atlanta based Smashing Pumpkins cover band, Siamese Dream !  Josh talks about his history with the Pumpkins and then we chat with Steve and Amy of Siamese Dream to discuss what inspired them to start a Pumpkins cover band, their history with their fandom, setlist choices, some super nerdy t...

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 & g...

Happy Holidays and Happy New Year, Pumpkinheads! Special guests, Asherella and Dean , join Frank to discuss the Pumpkins in 2023. See ya in 2024, freaks and ghouls! Support the 'kast! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ MERCH ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Our PATREON ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ buymeacoffee.com/Pumpkast ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Please rate and review us! Follow us on the socials: Instagram:  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ @sm...

In this special Bonus episode, we talk to Joel Pennington, Founder and CEO of Blackdot (an innovative company out of Austin, TX) about their special collaboration with collage artist John Craig to make his iconic artwork from  Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness available as officially licensed tattoos . We discuss Joel's history with the Pumpkins (31 shows across 3 continents over the past...

It's finally here - Frank's interview with Pumpkins producer, engineer and mixer Howard Willing ! Frank and Howard discuss his beginnings in the music business, how he got involved with working with the Pumpkins, what it’s like working with WPC and the band, what makes a good producer, mixer and engineer and SO much more. And yes, of course, we talk a little bit about the elusive Machna Bo...

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...

In this Bonus episode, Frank recounts his very quick trip from Los Angeles to Chicago to catch the special Siamese Dream 30th Anniversary Acoustic show at Madame ZuZu's. This intimate acoustic set recreated the band's Tower Records in-store appearance at midnight, on July 27, 1993, for the release of Siamese Dream (plus some extra goodies). Over that special weekend, Madame ZuZu's tran...

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....

Today on the Pumpkast, Frank and Pat discuss the 2020 EP, " Honor ", from the Jimmy Chamberlin Complex ! Look, you already know 90% of this episode will be us just praising Chamberlin. We discuss Jimmy's version of " the talk ", why the EP is a perfect length and how this EP stands up there with JCC/Chamberlin's best solo work thanks to a powerfully eclectic and talente...

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...

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 th...

SP Admin Corrine Luxon was kind enough to stick around after our last episode to answer some questions! We talk Machina (of course), SP merch and even a little bit about her personal life. We appreciate all the hard work and love Corrine puts into her work with the Pumpkins camp (and hopefully you do too!). How to support the 'kast: NEW !  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ MERCH ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Our PATREON ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ buymea...

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...

In 2018, it was announced that James Iha and Jimmy Chamberlin would rejoin The Smashing Pumpkins. A tour and new music (produced by Rick Rubin), were announced to celebrate the reunion. Those Rick Rubin sessions were originally conceived as 2 EPs, but over time it became an album (or not according to Billy?). The result was Shiny and Oh So Bright - Vol. 1 / LP: No Past. No Future. No Sun . Joining...

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 mont...

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 th...

In 2017, Billy Corgan released his 2nd solo album, "Ogilala", but this time under the name William Patrick Corgan and with a much more organic and stripped-down sound. It's an album containing some of Corgan's best work and illustrates the power of his songwriting and ability to bend and shape the core of a song into the sound he envisions. Joining Frank as guest co-host is a lon...

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 ⁠...

Pardon our John Wick nod in the title, but another badass, Jack Bates , is making his third appearance on the 'kast! Jack joins Frank to discuss the Spirits on Fire Tour, the Mexico City World is a Vampire Festival, the upcoming Australian tour and so much more! How to support the 'kast: NEW ! ⁠ MERCH ⁠ ⁠ Our PATREON ⁠ ⁠ buymeacoffee.com/Pumpkast ⁠ Please rate and review us! Follow us on t...

Simon Mateljan of Ozphoria joins Frank to discuss his experience with the 2012 Oceania Australian tour ! (Link for Wil Anderson interview mentioned in the show HERE .) How to support the 'kast: NEW ! MERCH Our PATREON buymeacoffee.com/Pumpkast Please rate and review us! Follow us on the socials: Twitter: @PumpkinsPodcast Instagram: @smashingpumpkast TikTok: @smashingpumpkast

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 spir...

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...