Frank and Pat chat about their excellent time at The World Is A Vampire show in Irvine, CA and then present some listener-submitted stories about their experiences (in Australia and America) at the shows. Thanks to Rindi, Simon Mateljan, David Jepesen, Matt from Brisbane, Asherella, Joe DiNoto, Kourtney, Chad Raven, EL from Orlando, Catherine aka settheraytocathy, Evangelina Sanchez. Justin Reeves, Stephanie aka our_retro_life, Danielle Anawati, a.crashing.melon and Charlie Cullen for submitting their stories.

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In this Bonus episode, Frank recounts his very quick trip from Los Angeles to Chicago to catch the special Siamese Dream 30th Anniversary Acoustic show at Madame ZuZu's. This intimate acoustic set recreated the band's Tower Records in-store appearance at midnight, on July 27, 1993, for the release of Siamese Dream (plus some extra goodies). Over that special weekend, Madame ZuZu's transformed into a Tower Records throwback with tons of Siamese Dream and Tower Records-themed merch. It was a whirlwind experience that Frank will never forget.

Very special thanks to Kim, Andy, Jeff, Owen, John and Mandy!

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While you wait for new episodes of the Pumpkast, we decided to unlock one of our Patreon goodies. In celebration of the 29th anniversary of Vieuphoria, we have decided to release the audio from our Vieuphoria commentary. If you want to watch the video with our commentary (all in one), you can do so on our Patreon. Otherwise, fire up your old VHS or DVD copy (or rip), and follow along with us. Thanks for all your support and your patience!

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Today on the Pumpkast, Frank and Pat discuss the 2020 EP, "Honor", from the Jimmy Chamberlin Complex! Look, you already know 90% of this episode will be us just praising Chamberlin.

We discuss Jimmy's version of "the talk", why the EP is a perfect length and how this EP stands up there with JCC/Chamberlin's best solo work thanks to a powerfully eclectic and talented crew (including long-time collaborator and musical savant ⁠Billy Mohler⁠).

Also, we put it out into the Universe and keep our fingers crossed for Jimmy to pay a visit to the Pumpkast before the year is done. May the Pumpkin Gods smile upon us!

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In 2019, Billy Corgan released his 3rd solo album (2nd under the name William Patrick Corgan), "Cotillions". A double-album written in 2017 during Thirty Days – a month-long journey Corgan took across America. For this album, Frank needed a special guest who has a particular affinity for the album and all things Pumpkins and WPC. Enter the Pumpkin Queen herself, Pam Fisher! Frank and Pam dub this album "Cosmic Country" and navigate the starry country backroads that inspired this special album.

They discuss "complexity couched in simplicity", WPC's family history connection to E.T. and Gremlins, identity & history (and where the two meet), "Big G", pitching a kid's book to WPC based on "Neptulius" and romanticization vs the dark truth of American history and distilling how you feel about the two.

We also show some love for the wonderful Katie Cole, the diverse embarrassment of riches in the Corgan/SP catalog and even a bit of Duran Duran.

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Today (pun intended) marks the 30th Anniversary of the seminal Pumpkins album Siamese Dream. Joining Frank to discuss the anniversary of Siamese Dream is someone who is no stranger to the Pumpkins community, Jacob Givens! We reminisce about our memories of hearing the album for the first time and the lasting impact it's had 30 years later. Happy 30th, Siamese Dream!

(apologies for some of the wonky Zoom audio)

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SP Admin Corrine Luxon was kind enough to stick around after our last episode to answer some questions! We talk Machina (of course), SP merch and even a little bit about her personal life.

We appreciate all the hard work and love Corrine puts into her work with the Pumpkins camp (and hopefully you do too!).

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On June 2nd, 2023, Adore turned 25. In honor of this special anniversary, Frank chats with SP Admin Corrine Luxon about her special connection to the album and the ever-growing love and admiration for the album from fans (some would even say "adore"?). It's a wonderful conversation that will continue into a bonus episode where Corrine was kind enough to answer some listener questions. Look out for that bonus episode soon!

Happy 25th Anniversary, Adore!

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In 2018, it was announced that James Iha and Jimmy Chamberlin would rejoin The Smashing Pumpkins. A tour and new music (produced by Rick Rubin), were announced to celebrate the reunion. Those Rick Rubin sessions were originally conceived as 2 EPs, but over time it became an album (or not according to Billy?). The result was Shiny and Oh So Bright - Vol. 1 / LP: No Past. No Future. No Sun. Joining Frank to discuss SAOSBV1LPNPNFNS is fellow Pumpkinhead Evangelina Sanchez! 

Evangelina and Frank discuss the feeling of being all "alone - together" as Pumpkins fans, how Shiny fits into the ATUM storyline, being a creative trying to rise above your mammoth past, a wishlist of Shiny songs to hear live, modern production pros and cons and Solara speaking to why we gravitate towards the Pumpkins.

While some fans heralded the return, others were dismissive. It's an album that has a complicated history with fans, critics...and possibly the band? But much like Monuments To An Elegy, there's a lot here to still dig into and enjoy.

Will the "Woahwoahwoahwoahwoahwhoah" crowd rise?! Become the owl at midnight!

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Happy Adore 25th Anniversary! Frank recently had a chat with Pumpkins producer, engineer and mixer, Howard Willing, and one topic that came up was his experience working on Adore. We thought it would be fitting to share a snippet from this interview in celebration of the 25th Anniversary of Adore. The rest of the interview, plus a proper Adore 25th Anniversary episode will be out later this month.

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