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A Smashing Pumpkins podcast hosted by Frank Garcia-Hejl and Patrick O'Brien. Wanna go for a ride?
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"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-sides/rarities, the unfortunate edit for Rotten Apples, meeting Stef Carpenter of Deftones at Panda Express and even recommendations for podcasts covering The Cure. Speaking of The Cure, you can see Bobby’s band The Reminiscence cover The Cure’s Cold here . 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
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 "War Dreams of Itself", the wrestling promo approach to the "Farewell to Zero" service and Melissa returns to kick some major a$$! All that and more. Do YOU plan to attend the tour this fall? Let us know which shows and what you're looking forward to most. Rawk🤘 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
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 the first 5 episodes covering the 5 main discs in the box se t. The bonus disc coverage (Discs 6-8) will remain Patreon exclusives. Justin of The Deep Dive joined me on these episodes and we're very proud of the work we did. It was a LOT to cover, but we know fellow Pumpkinheads will enjoy the geeky (USA) details we dive into. So head on over to our Patreon to listen to the coverage. I had some hardware and software issues that set the release schedule back, but thanks to Patreon supporters, I was able to replace and repair and we'll be back on track for episode releases. Thanks for all your continued support. Rawk. 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
"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 album “ Look to the Sky ”. Scott and I discuss his work in community radio ( WVMO ), the supernatural element of meeting your heroes, “music for introverts”, love for Jeff Schroeder, the “second screen” dilemma, running into James in the pasta aisle at Trader Joe's and people treating art as a commodity rather than enjoying and following an artist’s expression. It’s an all-out Iha love fest for you Iheads. Enjoy! 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
"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 loss of a father and having faith in finding your own faith, how Machina summed up the Pumpkins' career and sound of the 1.0 era of the band, Machina Box set blues, some love for minidiscs and Virgin Mary Billy. "Let the words spill from my mouth" and into your ears! We hope this episode makes you feel at Home. 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
"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" ! We chat about the epic brilliance of this track, The Adventures of Pete and Pete ( Krebstar 3000 Eviscerator, anyone?!) , the "20 years until appreciation" curse of Corgan and so much more. You can see and hear more of Kyle at https://www.buzzsprout.com/2573404 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
"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 "sorrow hot tub", music involving faith vs Christian music, Pumpkin tattoos and more! 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
"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 expectations of that period between MCIS and Adore, more praise for Billy Corgan and The Machines of God and of course..." Horny Batman". Get comfy in your favorite nipple batsuit and enjoy! 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
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 PATREON buymeacoffee.com/Pumpkast Please rate and review us! Follow us on the socials: Instagram: @smashingpumpkast Bluesky: @smashingpumpkast Twitter: @PumpkinsPodcast
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 buymeacoffee.com/Pumpkast Please rate and review us! Follow us on the socials: Instagram: @smashingpumpkast Bluesky: @smashingpumpkast
“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! MERCH Our PATREON buymeacoffee.com/Pumpkast Please rate and review us! Follow us on the socials: Instagram: @smashingpumpkast Bluesky: @smashingpumpkast Twitter: @PumpkinsPodcast
"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 to Think track on the movie soundtrack " First Love, Last Rites ", " When I Was Born, I Was Bored " with Billy Corgan on main vocals. We have a great conversation about this track and so much more. If you were born bored, you won't be anymore, listening to this episode! Rawk. 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
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 chance for fans attending the Mellon Collie Lyric Opera shows to meet up, mingle, listen to The Sad Machines: A Tribute to The Smashing Pumpkins perform Mellon Collie in its entirety and to win some cool Pumpkin-related door prizes. It will take place on Sunday, November 23rd, at the Cubby Bear in Chicago It is an ALL AGES event! Doors open at: 12:30 Performance from Sad Machines is: 1:30 pm - 4:30 pm And Door prizes will be: 4:30 pm - 5pm. You can buy tickets ahead of time at: https://www.cubbybear.com/events/mellon-collie-and-the-orchestral-shows-meet-up-featuring-the-sad-machines-a-tribute-to-the-smashing-pumpkins Check out The Sad Machines: A Tribute to The Smashing Pumpkins Facebook page and ticket portal at: https://www.facebook.com/events/2980532025438733/?http_ref=eyJ0cyI6MTc2MDQ1MDEzOTAwMCwiciI6IiJ9 And be sure to check out NerdGroveStudio’s Etsy shop. NerdGroveStudio has made special MCIS light boxes just for this event. https://www.etsy.com/shop/nerdgrovestudio 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
“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, the conversations are quite different. If YOU’D like to be considered for this new series to talk about your favorite song (or if you’re uncomfortable appearing on the ‘kast, have me read your thoughts), email us at thesmashingpumpkast@gmail.com ! Rawk 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
"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 25th Anniversary Remaster of "Stand Inside Your Love" and Machina). If YOU’D like to be considered for this new series to talk about your favorite song (or if you’re uncomfortable appearing on the ‘kast, have me read your thoughts), email us at thesmashingpumpkast@gmail.com ! Rawk 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
"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 series to talk about your favorite song (or if you’re uncomfortable appearing on the ‘kast, have me read your thoughts), email us at thesmashingpumpkast@gmail.com ! Rawk 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
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 stories from listeners Judy June , Don Dobos, Eve, Dean Schaffer and Josef Luciano . Special thanks to splra.org and YouTube users pumpkinhead1977, polkadotpam, Greg Fasolino, PAbLO HONEY, deadhoarse, Norman Weichel, Smshn🎃Pmpkn, MistaCabbage, Bop, 20YearsInTheDakota, Kutt Live, Live Music Alternative. Please support, like their videos and subscribe to their channels. Rawk. 🤘 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
"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 your favorite song (or if you’re uncomfortable appearing on the ‘kast, have me read your thoughts), email us at thesmashingpumpkast@gmail.com ! Rawk 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
“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” ! Keep an eye out on Diana’s social media for new Mystic Mixtape podcast episodes soon, and check out Diana’s Substack at Dianadagaz.substack.com . If YOU’D like to be considered for this new series to talk about your favorite song (or if you’re uncomfortable appearing on the ‘kast, have me read your thoughts), email us at thesmashingpumpkast@gmail.com ! Rawk 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
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
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