The Smashing Pumpkast

Oct 18 2024 125 ep. 79 mins 92
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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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BONUS EPISODE: Failing Stars - The Smashing Pumpkins Tribute Band from Flint, MI

Oct 18 2024 49 mins  
On this special Bonus Episode of The Smashing Pumpkast, Frank chats with Don and Jay of the Flint, Michigan Smashing Pumpkins Tribute Band, Failing Stars, who have a show on Friday, November 1st at The Machine Shop! They discuss how they got into the Pumpkins, their goals as a tribute act and eliminating the stigma associated with tribute bands. They also perform a special acoustic

BONUS EPISODE: Los Angeles Concert Report (SiriusXM, SoFi Stadium and Jimmy Kimmel Live)

Oct 11 2024 24 mins  
In today's Bonus episode, Frank reports on the three shows he attended in September (SiriusXM, SoFi Stadium/Saviors Tour and Jimmy Kimmel Live). We also hear from Trev of the SP subreddit who talks about his experience at the Jimmy Kimmel Live performance. And ATTN: Pumpkinheads! We want to hear from YOU about the SP shows you saw this year! Submit your voice memos or e-mails to t

Aghori Mhori Mei First Impressions w/ Chris Dragan

Sep 02 2024 45 mins  
One month later and fashionably late, the Pumpkast is back to discuss first impressions of the excellent new Pumpkins album "Aghori Mhori Mei". Joining Frank to discuss overall thoughts on AMM is Pumpkast listener and Pop-Abstract-Bricolage artist Chris Dragan! Support the 'kast! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠MERCH⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠�

PATREON UNLOCKED: Eurockéennes Festival 7-4-1997 w/ Rob Tedesco

Jul 04 2024 115 mins  
In celebration of the 4th, we're freeing this episode from the tyranny of Patreon! But for real, we thought it would be fitting since the performance we discuss is from July 4th, 1997. Originally released on our Patreon in January 2023. Enjoy! "Patreon member Rob Tedesco cashes in his Adore reward and chose to talk about the incredible Smashing Pumpkins performance at the

BILLY CORGAN'S ADVENTURES IN CARNYLAND w/ MATTHEW NANES

Jun 25 2024 109 mins  
Kyle's gonna Kyle, and the Smashing Pumpkast is gonna 'kast! Frank puts his distaste of reality shows aside and enters the funhouse that is- "Billy Corgan's Adventures in Carnyland"! Joining Frank in the 'kast ring is Pumpkinhead and wrestling enthusiast Matthew Nanes! Frank and Matthew discuss WPC's business side, the difference between "fake&q

BONUS EPISODE: TALEEN KALI / AVA ADORE COVER

Jun 11 2024 24 mins  
On this special Bonus episode of The Smashing Pumpkast, we talk to L.A. musician Taleen Kali and her band's latest single - a cover of SP's "Ava Adore"! We also discuss the upcoming Dum Dum Fest, her connection to former Pumpkins guitarist Jeff Schroeder, a West Coast Tour with Ringo Deathstarr and more. We know you'll *adore* this chat. Support the 'kast

JIMMY CHAMBERLIN

Mar 15 2024 116 mins  
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

Patreon Announcement and Overdue Shout Outs

Mar 08 2024 2 mins  
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! Rawk Support the 'kast! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠MERCH⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠�

BONUS EPISODE: COMEDIAN ADAM NEWMAN

Feb 28 2024 42 mins  
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. Support the 'kast! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠�

PATREON MEMBER PICK: Siamese Dream Band w/ Josh Hendricks & Amy and Steve of Siamese Dream

Feb 19 2024 80 mins  
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