Frank & Pat welcome actor, director, producer and not-so-secret Pumpkins fan MELISSA JOAN HART to the 'kast to discuss her history with the band, how her favorite musicians in real-life became her characters Clarissa and Sabrina's favorites as well, and that time she went clubbing with Billy Corgan and Courtney Love after a Late Night with Conan O' Brien appearance. We also talk being a kid actor in the 90s, how her working class roots led her to learn other sides of the business, and the time Robert Smith signed her ex-boyfriend’s cast. All that plus MTV Cribs, Picasso and more! 

Check out Melissa's upcoming Lifetime Christmas movies: 'Feliz NaviDAD'!, Dear Christmas and Once Upon a Main Street, and her dark comedy short MUTE.

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Frank & Pat give their quick 'n' dirty thoughts on the new singles “Confessions of a Dopamine Addict” and “Wrath,” discuss the awesome SP clothing from Huf and decide to save their DEEPER thoughts on the full “In Ashes” experience until the whole thing is released.  It’s a quick trip into the owl's drug cove, but we hope you enjoy it!

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SO Much to cover in this Bonus Mini-Episode! Frank & Pat give their reactions to the latest countdown clock reveal! New DOUBLE ALBUM entitled "CYR" due out November 27th and an Animated Series to coincide with the album release, as well as some other cool tidbits. Lot of goodies to cover on this quick n' dirty episode. Enjoy, Pumpkinheads! 

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Frank & Pat cover the 1994 b-sides and rarities collection that feels like a proper album, PISCES ISCARIOT. And joining us to talk about this non-album is Ryan Parrish (of the bands Celebrity, Hopesfall, In Parallel). We discuss how this was an important Pumpkins release for all of us, how we worried about parents hearing certain lyrics, Glam Rawk, Iha Country Western, Pee Pee Bugs, Cheeky Corgan, Dan Aykroyd joining Hopesfall, Morning Pages lyrics for "Spaced" and so much more!

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Frank & Pat welcome Eric D. Johnson (aka Fruit Bats) to the Pumpkast to talk about his brand new, full-album cover of Siamese Dream – out now on Turntable Kitchen! We had a great time talking to Eric about growing up in Chicago and watching the Pumpkins break big, what Siamese Dream means to him, and his approach to re-imagining the iconic album. We also discuss the Pumpkins' unique Midwest mysticism, the nexus of alternative radio and bonehead classic rock, and the freedom of having a "big tent" of musical influences. All that plus the boys dole out their first Pumpkast Seal of Approval (spoiler alert: this album is the recipient!). Apologies for the few moments of crackly audio. Enjoy! 

You can also check out Fruit Bats' most recent releases here. 

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Frank and Pat recorded this quick (not so quick) bonus ep today (8/29) to give their first impressions on the new singles "Cyr" and "The Colour Of Love"! 

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Been a while with one of these, but we're back with a Bonus Mini-Episode and we're doing some quick off the cuff speculation on the new countdown clocks on the SP website and socials! What could it all mean?! I mean, we kind of know, but still! It's fun to speculate. Also, some listener shoutouts and a correction/apology regarding our commentary on Disarm in the Siamese Dream episode.  

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Today on the Pumpkast, Frank & Pat cover the 1993 Smashing Pumpkins opus Siamese Dream! It's only fitting that a deeply earnest and personal album gets a deeply earnest and personal episode from the lads of the 'kast. That's not to say there aren't some laughs along the way! All that plus Butch Vig Guitar Maps, The Artist's Way success stories, secret segues, stuffy British censors who love Andrew Dice Clay, the ONE TRUE way to spell "Mayonaise" and SO much more! In a dream we are connected... by our love of this incredible album!

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(Warning: Naughty language!) Today on the Pumpkast, Frank and Pat discuss 1991's LULL EP. We share some interesting Rhinoceros facts, discuss how Billy was pre-Punk'd by the label, explore alternate-potentially-problematic lyrics and reminisce about Commander Keen. You outta know, Uncle Joey! Put on those masks and pump this 'kast! 

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You've been Daydreaming about it for months and the big day has finally come: for Frank and Pat to gush about GISH! Mustard lies, misheard lyrics, Fallon-esque rambling praises, LSD "strains," and the early days of Billy's D'ifficulties with D'Arcy. We dive deep into the Pumpkins' official album debut, from the recording process to the cover art to the little bell necklace Billy wore to bust ol' Butch Vig's chops. SEE YOU there!  

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