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PATREON UNLOCKED! Beyond The Patch: Episode 4
The Smashing Pumpkast
03/26/22 • 57 min
Hey there Pumpkast listeners! Want a FREE taste of what our our Patreon has to offer? We decided to unlock the most recent episode of our Patron-only spinoff podcast, "Beyond The Patch with Frank & Pat," in which your hosts share some of our favorite non-SP/Corgan tracks we've been diggin' recently. Old stuff, new stuff, deep cuts and rediscovered gems are all on the table (and as you'll hear in this episode, we just can't help ourselves from tying things back to the Pumpkins). You know those tangents we like to go off on in our regular episodes? Consider this the “Oops, All Tangents!” version of the Pumpkast – and a beautiful chance to swap cool music with each other and our awesome Patrons.
Playlist for this episode of Beyond the Patch:
1. Momma – "Rockstar"
2. Sharon Van Etten – "Let Go"
3. ††† (Crosses) – "Goodbye Horses" (Q Lazarus cover)
4. The Clash – "Sean Flynn"
5. Erasers – "Constant Connection"
6. Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds – "Rings of Saturn"
As a $3 "Cool Kid" Patreon member you get access to all episodes of our monthly show "Beyond the Patch," exclusive audio and video commentaries (like our upcoming Vieuphoria video commentary), early access to Pumpkast episodes when available, access to our Discord server, early access to Pumpkast merch, opportunities to join Zoom roundtables, listener polls and opportunities to vote on future episodes!
Our $8 "Adore" level gets your all of that PLUS every six months YOU get to come on the Pumpkast to talk about the Pumpkin/Corgan-related topic of your choosing!
It's a great way to go deeper into the world of SP and help us produce a high-quality Pumpkast. If you like what you hear, consider signing up today! We love ya!
– Frank & Pat
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The Machina/Machina II Appreciation Episode
The Smashing Pumpkast
09/22/21 • 40 min
It's another listener appreciation episode! Today we (raindrops + sun)shower praise on Machina and Machina II! Pumpkast listeners share with us what they love about these once underrated but now appreciated and beloved albums.
Thanks to Kim Rosas, Stephen Patrick Kelly, Justin Reeves, Faith Tyler, Will Alexander, Tony Bacigalupi, David G., Scott from South Australia, Evangelina S. and Justin Wilson from Deprogrammed for submitting their thoughts/feelings!
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Teargarden Intro & History w/ Paul Levins
The Smashing Pumpkast
11/18/22 • 82 min
Our coverage of the Teargaren era kicks off with our Intro and History to Teargarden By Kaleidyscope. Joining Frank while Pat is still away is guest co-host Paul Levins. We discuss the history of the Teargarden era, appreciating the journey of the Pumpkins sound, The "war buddy" aspect of the fellowship of Pumpkinheads and we even chat a bit about the infamous 20th Anniversary Shows. Frank also wonders...are the Pumpkins the new Rush?
Are you with us or against us?! Stay tuned next week for the proper track-by-track breakdown of Teargarden By Kaleidyscope!
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Episode Zero
The Smashing Pumpkast
04/11/20 • 35 min
Episode ZERO! An introduction to The Smashing Pumpkast, a bi-weekly podcast dedicated to our favorite band, The Smashing Pumpkins. Frank and Pat break down what the band means to them, what to expect in the show's future(Embrace), and the series of events that led to the Pumpkast's inception. Email us with questions or feedback at [email protected], follow us on twitter @PumpkinsPod and on Instagram @smashingpumpkast. Wanna go for a ride?
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If All Goes Wrong
The Smashing Pumpkast
09/30/22 • 109 min
The sun is setting on Zeitgeist Summer and today we take a look at the 2008 documentary/live performance feature "If All Goes Wrong".
This warts and all documentary covers the Pumpkins infamous residencies at The Orange Peel in Asheville and The Fillmore in San Francisco in the summer of 2007.
Frank and Pat talk about their deep appreciation for the Zeitgeist-era lineup, Billy's love-hate relationship with the fans (and vice versa), the uncomfortable moments of watching a band and the members we love having a rough time and of course, more Jimmy adulation.
And also...Gossamer. GOSSAMER!
We also share news of how the Pumpkast episodes will operate moving forward.
Cuddle up to your homemade Billy bust and enjoy this episode!
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WILLIAM PATRICK CORGAN - OGILALA w/ DR. THOMAS WHITFIELD
The Smashing Pumpkast
05/03/23 • 214 min
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 long-time friend and Pumpkinhead, Dr. Thomas Whitfield. Thomas digs deep and uses his Ph.D. to help break down the lyrics with surgical detail. If getting super in-depth and nerdy diving into WPC lyrics is your bag, then this episode is for you!
Frank and Thomas discuss being wary of people who aren’t passionate about something/anything, hiding Mellon Collie and the Goosebumps books from religious parents, seeds of CYR and ATUM found in Ogilala and Thomas' “Special K” experience with the album.
Plus a quick chat about the gorgeous short film, Pillbox, co-directed by Linda Strawberry.
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ZWAN: Intro/History + The Glass House Debut Show (11-16-2001)
The Smashing Pumpkast
12/08/21 • 108 min
Zeason's Greetings! We're kicking off Zwan Zeason with a lil' introduction to the band and its history, and then cover their "first official, ticketed show," which took place at The Glass House in Pomona, CA on November 16th, 2001 (listen to it HERE).
We of course get right into the impressive musical pedigrees of each individual band member, our personal connections to their various pre- and post-Zwan projects, and recall how we felt when it all came together to form ZWAN (albeit still a Pre-Paz Zwan). We also define the meaning of "Cool Jesus" music, debate the merits of Zwan Live vs. Zwan Recorded, and agree that "Chrysanthemum" would have been a killer single.
All that plus the big questions: How glorious is "Glorious"? What would the world be like if Zwan had stuck around? How great would an official SP/Corgan lyric site be? And who wants some "Tuesday Wine"? All in all, your hosts found this show to be a strong statement of an official debut by the band. Seriously, you have to hear the live shows to get the FULL context of Zwan. Ziz the Zeason, after all!
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KATIE COLE RETURNS!
The Smashing Pumpkast
02/19/22 • 84 min
While we put the finishing touches on Zwan Zeason, we decided to catch back up with Katie Cole to talk about her new single "Dreams of Mine" (and how it speaks to being an artist), virtual shows, "The Uncomfortable Zone", manifesting more cats, being open to the future and staying true to the art you can be proud of.
She also gives us a tiny peek behind the curtain (as much as she can) of her work for the upcoming Smashing Pumpkins 33 song opus!
By the end, you'll agree, all podcasts could use sweet chorus effects on their voices!
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BONUS: Listener Huron John Joins Us For A Pumpkast Chat!
The Smashing Pumpkast
06/12/21 • 74 min
It's another installment of our listener chats, Pumpkinheads, and joining us this time is indie musician and artist Huron John! We discuss how his work is influenced by the Pumpkins, keeping the DIY ethos alive, and what it's like being a "Gen Z" Pumpkins fan (and the ridiculousness of these generational labels). We also delve into the inner workings of Spotify and the new gatekeepers of today's music industry, what Tame Impala and My Bloody Valentine have in common with the Pumpkins, and the rich tapestry that is Billy’s vision for the band.
We all relate on the idea of Mellon Collie training our young ears for a diverse musical palette, and Huron shares some SP memories like seeing the Pumpkins in Chicago with his Dad and visiting the record store to buy the Teargarden box set.
All that plus the importance of physical media, more love for CYR and that feeling when art finds you in the right place and time. Hope that place and time for you and this episode is HERE and NOW because it's a great one!
Check out Huron's brand new album Cartoon Therapy (and the boardgame-inspired vinyl release of it on June 17th)!
(Recorded in March 2021)
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HOWARD WILLING
The Smashing Pumpkast
11/24/23 • 135 min
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 Box Set.
Happy Thanksgiving weekend, Pumpkinheads!
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FAQ
How many episodes does The Smashing Pumpkast have?
The Smashing Pumpkast currently has 128 episodes available.
What topics does The Smashing Pumpkast cover?
The podcast is about Music, Podcasts and Music Commentary.
What is the most popular episode on The Smashing Pumpkast?
The episode title 'If All Goes Wrong' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on The Smashing Pumpkast?
The average episode length on The Smashing Pumpkast is 82 minutes.
How often are episodes of The Smashing Pumpkast released?
Episodes of The Smashing Pumpkast are typically released every 11 days, 21 hours.
When was the first episode of The Smashing Pumpkast?
The first episode of The Smashing Pumpkast was released on Apr 11, 2020.
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