The Smashing Pumpkast
The Smashing Pumpkast
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The Smashing Pumpkast is an independent podcast about the band Smashing Pumpkins, hosted by Frank Garcia-Hejl and Patrick O'Brien. Each episode explores the band's music, history, and related topics in a conversational fan-focused format. The show is aimed at listeners who want an in-depth, enthusiastic take on the Smashing Pumpkins.
Episodes
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Obscured with Eoin Wilson 06.11.2026 55mLost your head, now you sleep on the floor. 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, we have Eoin Wilson from Northern Ireland. He’s on to discuss the Pisces Iscariot fan favorite “Obscured”. This was recorded back in July, so some of the stuff we talk about might have been addressed or come to fruition since the recording. In this episode, we discuss: the music equivalent of coming down from psychedelic haziness and bliss, bathroom breaks during the singles at concerts, Pisces in the Oceania era and giving Mike his flowers and wearing your Adore shirt out in the wild to see who’s cool and recognizes it.Also, the importance of having older family members introducing you to music that changes your life, the hypothetical fear of Pavement ripping you a new one and Eoin’s Top 10.Support the 'kast!MERCHOur PATREONbuymeacoffee.com/PumpkastPlease rate and review us!Follow us on the socials:Instagram: @smashingpumpkastBluesky: @smashingpumpkastTwitter: @PumpkinsPodcast -
Here Is No Why with Dean Schaffer 02.10.2026 40mGlitter burned by restless thoughts, 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, we have Dean Schaffer on to discuss the underrated gem from Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness, “Here is No Why”. We discuss the beauty of the Pumpkin headphone listen, shouting out "Rubber Man!" at a Pumpkins show, a lil' music theory, “a big sonic lush oil painting”, lyrics connecting with a "deathrock boy", Sonic Seasoning and “No, money down!”Also, we manifest "Here Is No Why" back into the live set. You're welcome!Support the 'kast!MERCHOur PATREONbuymeacoffee.com/PumpkastPlease rate and review us!Follow us on the socials:Instagram: @smashingpumpkastBluesky: @smashingpumpkastTwitter: @PumpkinsPodcast
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Drown with Bobby Anand 14.09.2026 28m"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!MERCHOur PATREONbuymeacoffee.com/PumpkastPlease rate and review us!Follow us on the socials:Instagram: @smashingpumpkastBluesky: @smashingpumpkastTwitter: @PumpkinsPodcast
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Lollapalooza '26 / The Riviera / Farewell to Zero Show Recaps w/ Asherella 31.08.2026 1h 22mToday 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!MERCHOur PATREONbuymeacoffee.com/PumpkastPlease rate and review us!Follow us on the socials:Instagram: @smashingpumpkastBluesky: @smashingpumpkastTwitter: @PumpkinsPodcast
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Patreon Unlocked: Machina: Aranea Alba Editio Coverage 24.08.2026 4mHey 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 set. 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!MERCHOur PATREONbuymeacoffee.com/PumpkastPlease rate and review us!Follow us on the socials:Instagram: @smashingpumpkastBluesky: @smashingpumpkastTwitter: @PumpkinsPodcast
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Gemini (James Iha) with Scott Collins 20.07.2026 1h 13m"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!MERCHOur PATREONbuymeacoffee.com/PumpkastPlease rate and review us!Follow us on the socials:Instagram: @smashingpumpkastBluesky: @smashingpumpkastTwitter: @PumpkinsPodcast
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Home with Jeroen 26.06.2026 49m"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!MERCHOur PATREONbuymeacoffee.com/PumpkastPlease rate and review us!Follow us on the socials:Instagram: @smashingpumpkastBluesky: @smashingpumpkastTwitter: @PumpkinsPodcast
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Jesus, I / Mary Star of the Sea with Kyle & Evan 03.06.2026 1h 5m"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/2573404Support the 'kast!MERCHOur PATREONbuymeacoffee.com/PumpkastPlease rate and review us!Follow us on the socials:Instagram: @smashingpumpkastBluesky: @smashingpumpkastTwitter: @PumpkinsPodcast
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Stellar with Evangelina 03.04.2026 43m"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!MERCHOur PATREONbuymeacoffee.com/PumpkastPlease rate and review us!Follow us on the socials:Instagram: @smashingpumpkastBluesky: @smashingpumpkastTwitter: @PumpkinsPodcast
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The End is the Beginning Is The End with Noah Wilkinson 30.01.2026 38m"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!MERCHOur PATREONbuymeacoffee.com/PumpkastPlease rate and review us!Follow us on the socials:Instagram: @smashingpumpkastBluesky: @smashingpumpkastTwitter: @PumpkinsPodcast
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BONUS: KID TIGRRR SENDS A QUICK NOTE RE:2025 02.01.2026 1mBONUS 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!MERCHOur PATREONbuymeacoffee.com/PumpkastPlease rate and review us!Follow us on the socials:Instagram: @smashingpumpkastBluesky: @smashingpumpkastTwitter: @PumpkinsPodcast -
2025 Smashing Pumpkast End of Year /Season Episode 01.01.2026 30mHappy 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!MERCHOur PATREONbuymeacoffee.com/PumpkastPlease rate and review us!Follow us on the socials:Instagram: @smashingpumpkastBluesky: @smashingpumpkast
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Muzzle with Stephanie Conway 31.12.2025 34m“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!MERCHOur PATREONbuymeacoffee.com/PumpkastPlease rate and review us!Follow us on the socials:Instagram: @smashingpumpkastBluesky: @smashingpumpkastTwitter: @PumpkinsPodcast
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When I Was Born, I Was Bored with Zlong Azayasam 08.12.2025 38m"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!MERCHOur PATREONbuymeacoffee.com/PumpkastPlease rate and review us!Follow us on the socials:Instagram: @smashingpumpkastBluesky: @smashingpumpkastTwitter: @PumpkinsPodcast
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Mellon Collie and The Orchestral Shows Meet-up: Featuring The Sad Machines - A Tribute To The Smashing Pumpkins 31.10.2025 38mToday 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 ChicagoIt is an ALL AGES event!Doors open at: 12:30Performance 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-pumpkinsCheck out The Sad Machines: A Tribute to The Smashing Pumpkins Facebook page and ticket portal at:https://www.facebook.com/events/2980532025438733/?http_ref=eyJ0cyI6MTc2MDQ1MDEzOTAwMCwiciI6IiJ9And 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/nerdgrovestudioSupport the 'kast!MERCHOur PATREONbuymeacoffee.com/PumpkastPlease rate and review us!Follow us on the socials:Instagram: @smashingpumpkastBluesky: @smashingpumpkastTwitter: @PumpkinsPodcast
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Appels + Oranjes with Matt Munro + Eve 21.10.2025 1h 38m“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 ! RawkSupport the 'kast!MERCHOur PATREONbuymeacoffee.com/PumpkastPlease rate and review us!Follow us on the socials:Instagram: @smashingpumpkastBluesky: @smashingpumpkastTwitter: @PumpkinsPodcast
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Stand Inside Your Love with Geri 29.08.2025 44m"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 ! RawkSupport the 'kast!MERCHOur PATREONbuymeacoffee.com/PumpkastPlease rate and review us!Follow us on the socials:Instagram: @smashingpumpkastBluesky: @smashingpumpkastTwitter: @PumpkinsPodcast
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Whir + 1979 with Matt Legard and Harold 22.08.2025 29m"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 ! RawkSupport the 'kast!MERCHOur PATREONbuymeacoffee.com/PumpkastPlease rate and review us!Follow us on the socials:Instagram: @smashingpumpkastBluesky: @smashingpumpkastTwitter: @PumpkinsPodcast
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Billy Corgan and the Machines of God Tour with Asherella + Listener Stories 13.08.2025 1h 23mToday 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!MERCHOur PATREONbuymeacoffee.com/PumpkastPlease rate and review us!Follow us on the socials:Instagram: @smashingpumpkastBluesky: @smashingpumpkastTwitter: @PumpkinsPodcast
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Porcelina of the Vast Oceans with Daniel 21.07.2025 45m"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 ! RawkSupport the 'kast!MERCHOur PATREONbuymeacoffee.com/PumpkastPlease rate and review us!Follow us on the socials:Instagram: @smashingpumpkastBluesky: @smashingpumpkastTwitter: @PumpkinsPodcast
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