ZappaCast
The Official Frank Zappa Podcast
The official podcast devoted to chronicling the life and work of American Composer Frank Zappa.
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01/29/24 • 48 min
Well hello again, friends and neighbors! It's your old pals the ZappaCast team, ready with all the new that's fit to hear! And what do you we have ready to serve up hot and fresh? How about a DEEP DISH dive into the 50th Anniversary Deluxe Edition of OVER-NITE SENSATION? Yes kids, the Vaultmeister himself shares his processes with all of us, taking us behind the scenes of this massively wonderful set! This is part one of two big parts, so be ready for it!
10/26/15 • 109 min
Hiya, ZappaCasters!! It's Episode 25, the second half of our two-part chat with Bob Zappa, brother of Frank and author of FRANKIE AND BOBBY: GROWING UP ZAPPA!!! Go to www.bobzappa.com and get yours! Don't delay!
04/23/15 • 128 min
Greetings and salutations, loyal ZappaCasters! In this episode we are serving up for you (hot and fresh) a fascinating conversation with that amazing bass playing Fowler, Tom Fowler! Tom talks about his days working with FZ, and working with other FZ alumni. Throw in Tom's thoughts about the almighty Zappa goddess-type person Grace Quinn and you've got yourself one splendid show! Be sure to listen until the very end for some bonus, Grace-oriented merriment!
ZappaCast Episode 15 (Zappadan 2013)
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12/17/13 • 237 min
Happy Zappadan everyone! The ZappaCast team presents out Zappadan 2013 special, celebrating the 73rd birthday of Frank Zappa, and paying tribute to the Composer on the 20th anniversary of his departure for his final tour. In this four-hour marathon blockbuster, many musical delights await you...and your fave rave ZappaCasters link the music together via some VERY SPECIAL spoken material. Trudge across the tundra to the sweet sounds of Frank Zappa and the ZappaCast!
08/29/13 • 101 min
ZappaCast becomes NigeyCast! In this episode, Reverend Greenaway and the one they call Parker chat with the redoubtable Nigey Lennon and her co-conspirator John Tabacco about the reissue of Nigey's 2001 opus REINVENTING THE WHEEL. Music and various shenanigans are the order of the day! For more Wheel Reinvention, check out the following links: https://www.facebook.com/MuffinRecordsProductionsUSA http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wspUC5BF4ms
ZappaCast Episode 9 (Roxy!)
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11/13/12 • 166 min
It's time for another MASSIVE ZappaCast episode...nearly three hours celebrating the Roxy & Elsewhere album...roundtable discussion, tonnage of live FZ from 1973, 1974 and 1978 PLUS Reverend Greenaway interviews Napoleon Murphy Brock...Ya Hozna!
11/09/11 • 94 min
And now the thrilling conclusion! In this final part of our three-part look at the 1971 Vaudeville band, we hear some great music from the Fall 1971 European "disaster tour". We also get a golden opportunity to chat with Pauline Butcher about her new book FREAK OUT! MY LIFE WITH FRANK ZAPPA and the legendary Nigey Lennon reads a chapter from her book BEING FRANK - MY TIME WITH FRANK ZAPPA. Add to that some exciting Zappa news and you've got yourself an exciting ZappaCast! Order Pauline's book here: http://www.amazon.com/Freak-Out-Life-Frank-Zappa/dp/0859654796/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1320848654&sr=1-1 Order Nigey's ebook here: http://www.amazon.com/Being-Frank-ebook/dp/B0057ZQLXS
09/26/11 • 87 min
The Vaudeville mayhem continues! We have more for ya...more music, more roundtable discussion, more more more! The ZappaCast...just for you, Mr./Ms. Snazzy Listener Person!
More with Mick Ekers!
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06/10/20 • 64 min
Well hiya! Here we have more fun and merriment -- more with our very own Mick Ekers, who chats with Scott and Ian about his must-have book ZAPPA GEAR! Splodgeness Abounds? Maybe, if we knew what that meant! In any case, get thee to a bookstore (if they're open!) or to your favorite online retailer and get your copy of ZAPPA GEAR right NOW!!!
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Host: Scott Parker
Produced by Scott Parker in cooperation with The Zappa Family Trust
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07/08/14 • 76 min
From the heart of the black country, it's time to swing with the ZappaCast! This episode features part two of our chat with the highly wonderful Pauline Butcher Bird, as we chat about her time with Maestro Zappa and more besides! And lots of great music from the 1960s and beyond. Come on in, the water's fine!
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FAQ
How many episodes does ZappaCast have?
ZappaCast currently has 73 episodes available.
What topics does ZappaCast cover?
The podcast is about Music, Podcasts and Guitar.
What is the most popular episode on ZappaCast?
The episode title 'Over-Nite Sensation 50th Anniversary Super Deluxe Edition - Deep Dish (Episode 2)' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on ZappaCast?
The average episode length on ZappaCast is 96 minutes.
How often are episodes of ZappaCast released?
Episodes of ZappaCast are typically released every 63 days, 10 hours.
When was the first episode of ZappaCast?
The first episode of ZappaCast was released on Mar 4, 2011.
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