119 episodes
The Smashing Pumpkast The Smashing Pumpkast
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4.8 • 105 Ratings
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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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JIMMY CHAMBERLIN
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 favorite Pumpkins albums.
We hope this interview will “make your palms sweat”.
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Patreon Announcement and Overdue Shout Outs
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!
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BONUS EPISODE: COMEDIAN ADAM NEWMAN
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.
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PATREON MEMBER PICK: Siamese Dream Band w/ Josh Hendricks & Amy and Steve of Siamese Dream
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 tech talk for you gear freaks and ghouls and so much more!
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CYR w/ JUSTIN from THE DEEP DIVE
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 & goth synth pads, Starrcraft's Rocket and ATUM connection, The Cure (of course), Billy's version of “Lose Yourself”, Birch Grove devastating our Dad hearts, Aesop’s fable of damned if you do damned if you don’t, The "Empire Strikes Back" track and...songs for cats?! And SO much more.
It'll rock your mind and make you "swooooon", dauphins!
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The Smashing Pumpkast 2023 End of Year Roundtable with Asherella & Dean
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!
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Customer Reviews
Best SP podcast
I love how they go in depth with the albums. This is a lot of fun. You two know way more than I thought even I did about the band. This is a trip down my childhood into my adulthood.
Any SP diehards must listen to this!
Album by album, track by track, these two gentlemen do any awesome job dissecting all things Smashing Pumpkins. They even have special guests that are part of the Pumpkins history, including current and past band members, on the show. Check it out!
This podcast is quite smashing, indeed
I’m a long-time SP fan, since 1993. The folks who run this show are clearly big SP fans, but also very cool people. I love their radio/podcast presence. Great voices and presentation skills. Plus they really do their homework and put it all together for very entertaining shows. I remember looking at the episode times and thinking “2 hours! I’m not going to sit through that.” Next thing I know, the episode comes to an end and I’m pulling up another. Very well done. Such a passionate and professional broadcast. I don’t know how they make the time to put episodes together, but I’m glad they do. Thanks all!