The Smashing Pumpkast

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 reachin...

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,...

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'...

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...

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...

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 wa...

Today on the Pumpkast, we take a trip down south with James Iha's 1998 country-tinged solo album, "Let It Come Down" ! While it was not a hit with critics or audiences, there is plenty to appreciate about this cozy gem. Frank and Pat discuss how James deliberately avoided a "watered down Pumpkins" album (and how they're not too proud to admit they probably would have been fine with that), and the...

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 dis...

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...

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 Shoega...

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 gen...

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 Pumpk...

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 thoug...

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 t...

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! 

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...

The incredible, multi-talented musician SIERRA SWAN joins us on the Pumpkast to talk about her work on the upcoming SP album, CYR , her musical family tree, her diverse resume of past collaborations (including touring with Gary Numan and Ringo Starr), and the story of how her years-long friendship with Billy began via Courtney Love at Linda Perry's studio. She also offers sage advice for anyone fa...

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 correc...

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...

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...

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 awk...

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! 

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...

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 In...

SO Much to cover in this Bonus Mini-Episode! Frank & Pat give their reactions to the latest countdown clock reveal! New DOUBLE ALBUM entitled "CYR" due out November 27th and an Animated Series to coincide with the album release, as well as some other cool tidbits. Lot of goodies to cover on this quick n' dirty episode. Enjoy, Pumpkinheads!  Follow us on the socials: Twitter: @PumpkinsPodc...