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  • Опубліковано 27 тра 2023
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    Bill Maher and Billy Corgan on rock-n-roll urban legends, the very bad thing that happened to the singer of Three Dog Night, how every band has a Connie, why Billy doesn’t behave like a typical rock star, Billy’s dad’s unorthodox career, Billy’s Bob Denver story, and what motivates Elon Musk (it’s not money).
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  • @theowl4715
    @theowl4715 Рік тому +395

    It's almost as if Corgan is just tolerating the drunk guy at the end of the bar. I love it!

    • @GreshlerGoes
      @GreshlerGoes 11 місяців тому +21

      Gotta keep Gramps away from the liquor 🥃 😬

    • @danielstockley5631
      @danielstockley5631 11 місяців тому +8

      All that's missing is the bar

    • @geepike
      @geepike 11 місяців тому +9

      That’s how I felt watching it. 🤣🤦🏻‍♂️ Great Corgan interview though, when he was able to speak. Billy was kind, entertaining and very calculated/thoughtful in his responses. 🏆 Though I agree with Mayer’s hinting-around of political control (masks) and censorship (fat) whole heartedly…his rambling on fat people was exhausting. “Call it as it is”? Absolutely. But talk about the politics and capitalism thats creating and maintaining that problem, that obv doesnt exist to the same degree in other countries…per Billy’s subtle nod to Australia. Mayer talks like he doesn’t get it, and doesn’t want to cause they’re an affront to him.

    • @SchGtr
      @SchGtr 11 місяців тому +4

      yeah.. during the whole video you mostly hear Bill's voice

    • @camilomartinezgrez1263
      @camilomartinezgrez1263 11 місяців тому +5

      I’m impressed he’s so clever and funny too

  • @johnforan2973
    @johnforan2973 Рік тому +353

    Billy Corgan is such a class act. Speaks from the heart. He has been and done that. Obviously in tune to reality and reads lots.

    • @johnforan2973
      @johnforan2973 Рік тому +1

      The general public whom we love to death mostly except those who are incredibly not willing to learn and not treat others how they want to be treated. We still love them too but they really need to change soon because we are as we speak living in the times of the last pages of certain famous old books, cough pardon me here. We could all use a "great awakening potion" of some sorts here. Get the general public to not go woke but to wake up to REALITY of what is really going on here. Alternative media is so censored that it is speaking to the choir for many years now. We need all eyes on what we are really dealing with that matters to folks. What am I talking about here? Glad you asked. Manipulated Gas prices, food shortages, car parts inflated, grocery inflation. rent and bills inflated, the border, etc. Common folks are not paying any attention to the Senate Hearings because the mainstream are involved in the crimes because of all of the blackmail and corruption. Their excuse is that they are just doing what they are told to do. That is called either Slavery or involvement.

    • @youtuber6185
      @youtuber6185 Рік тому +5

      He couldn’t agree more. Billy is the most talented, insightful, interesting person he’s ever met. Lol Big fan of his music but I kinda laugh listening to him talk when he takes every single opportunity to posture. Not that he hasn’t earned it , but more-so that he doesn’t have it all figured it out and neither do I.

    • @nicholassgouros8612
      @nicholassgouros8612 Рік тому +3

      And he’s a Cubs fan!

    • @May_Lease_Uh
      @May_Lease_Uh Рік тому +4

      ​@You Tuber Lets be honest....Maher has been sniffing his own farts too long.

    • @willalexander5174
      @willalexander5174 Рік тому +2

      Long live Billy Corgan.

  • @weslittlereptilefamily3418
    @weslittlereptilefamily3418 11 місяців тому +83

    Its criminal that billy corgan doesn't get the recognition he deserves as a great guitarist

    • @jc9923
      @jc9923 9 місяців тому +8

      Oh I think he does, but it’s over shadowed by his reputation as a ass. I’m not saying that’s deserved or undeserved , but I’ve be always been a huge fan and that’s the perception most non-fans have of him.

    • @weslittlereptilefamily3418
      @weslittlereptilefamily3418 9 місяців тому +13

      @@jc9923 between corgan's guitar and chamberlain's drumming they were light years ahead of most of those 90s bands in terms of musicianship. I got to see them live twice back then and I swear I saw a 3rd arm pop out from jimmy

    • @MagicCarpetRideShareProject
      @MagicCarpetRideShareProject 9 місяців тому +6

      Aside from Pearl Jam and RHCP, not too many of those other frontline 90s bands had the kind of guitar skills and compositional abilities too. Of these bands were highly skilled in general aside from Billy doing extra in his band. These bands have all been pretty prolific too where many of those others have broken up or went silent.

    • @weslittlereptilefamily3418
      @weslittlereptilefamily3418 9 місяців тому

      @@MagicCarpetRideShareProject yep the truly talented bands always persevere. Alice in chains was my favorite. Thankfully I got to see them with layne staley in '93.

    • @Chevy-hw6lw
      @Chevy-hw6lw 9 місяців тому +3

      @@weslittlereptilefamily3418 Layne was probably top 3 vocalists of the 90's, maybe even the best. Sad he passed.

  • @elagace03
    @elagace03 Рік тому +72

    Billy has an excellent way of letting you know that you’re stepping on his stories.

  • @jamiejenkins8893
    @jamiejenkins8893 Рік тому +116

    It's refreshing, to say the least, to know an artist of this caliber is humble, gracious, intelligent, and seeks substance in his interactions as opposed to purely primal encounters with the many fans I am certain throw themselves at him. From one musician to another, Thank you for your inspiration , and being more evolved in this arena than most artists.

    • @steratorefriends6596
      @steratorefriends6596 9 місяців тому +4

      Well he's certainly not known for being this humble character he is now, but glad to see the growth and maturity. Always been a fan of his

  • @raffin2040
    @raffin2040 Рік тому +269

    Billy Corgan is one of the best songwriters of the last 30 years. Smashing Pumpkins rule so hard 🔥🔥🔥🔥

    • @onewhitepony
      @onewhitepony Рік тому +8

      Spot on..his songs sound timeless in a way.. I can remember hearing songs like 'Today' or 'Tonight Tonight' for the first time but they don't sound like it's stuck to a year or a decade. Although I do get a ping of sweet nostalgia with Today... such a good song 😊..but really so many great ones. Best band of the 90s I think

    • @creamydistortion
      @creamydistortion Рік тому +2

      That's not saying much. Depressing 90's music is boring as hell

    • @b_i_l_l_w_i_l_l_i_a_m_s_o_n
      @b_i_l_l_w_i_l_l_i_a_m_s_o_n Рік тому +8

      He’s an actual genius

    • @brianmeen2158
      @brianmeen2158 Рік тому

      @@creamydistortionyes it is. When I hear a 90s grunge song come on I feel the depression coming over me. Terrible genre and era of music

    • @sorryimsosad
      @sorryimsosad Рік тому +2

      Right bc life is honestly so great eat I wanna hear bout how great someone else’s life is. Or when I’m im going rough heartbreak I omg wanna listen to party songs to fill that shallow hole that doesn’t go deeper than 3 feet until you freak out or get uncomfortable

  • @c.alejo8846
    @c.alejo8846 11 місяців тому +66

    Billy is a moralist. Not that every artist has to be one, but he is. Great songwriter, cool dude.

    • @sinesaii
      @sinesaii 3 місяці тому +1

      I cannot tell if this is an insult or a complement

    • @neomacchio4692
      @neomacchio4692 25 днів тому

      A moralist? 😂

    • @c.alejo8846
      @c.alejo8846 24 дні тому

      @@neomacchio4692 that's what Kiki Wong and Sasha Grey say!

  • @jasonberezny9705
    @jasonberezny9705 Рік тому +126

    Billy seems to have a higher maturity level and broader spectrum of experiences in respects to being a celebrity that has a positive outlook and good social values. Awesome chat!✌️❤️

  • @dustin_mcfinklestein
    @dustin_mcfinklestein Рік тому +36

    Love how Corgan can always bob and weave, so to speak, in interviews and even when the conversations turn dark, he stays classy and charming.

  • @seancalabro8607
    @seancalabro8607 Рік тому +161

    Such a well-grounded gentleman. His music in the 90s was fascinating intelligent and gave us a lot to enjoy and changed lives for the better.

    • @creamydistortion
      @creamydistortion Рік тому

      Whiny gay

    • @mikewhite4560
      @mikewhite4560 Рік тому +2

      I used TODAY IS THE GREATEST in my WEDDING VIDEOS...
      Sorry about the ROYALTIES Billy. LOL

    • @brianvigneau2074
      @brianvigneau2074 Рік тому +5

      Always like smashing pumpkins but I wasn't a huge fan. It wasn't until about six months ago that I learned how smart Billy Corgan is and I have been a bigger fan ever since

    • @mikewhite4560
      @mikewhite4560 Рік тому +2

      @@brianvigneau2074 He is SMART cause he DOESN'T TALK MUCH.. Which is ODD TODAY...

    • @adamkoyn792
      @adamkoyn792 Рік тому +3

      Have never been a huge pumpkins fan but I don't necessarily mind hearing if it's on while I'm shooting pool at the bar if that makes sense. Regardless, I've always at least both respected both Billy and his music, and this interview really shows what a suprisingly attractive worldview he has, and he expresses his sentiments in such a matter-of-fact way, concise way, but it's with a pulse. He's just brutally honest, down to earth, and seems like a genuine, humble dude. This was enough to have me actually put 2 or 3 smashing pumpkins tracks in my shuffle lol

  • @gates69
    @gates69 Рік тому +112

    Great interview. Billy is not your typical burned out rock star. The guy is well spoken and has some interesting takes on where his life and career has taken him.

    • @skyscrapersx5877
      @skyscrapersx5877 Рік тому +3

      Yes he's the atypical burned out rock star.

    • @gvanni600
      @gvanni600 Рік тому

      🎉

    • @mladyriad
      @mladyriad Рік тому +1

      not a big fan of SPz but found this an interesting episode and gave me better insight ab BC~ty 4 that is my take away

    • @hellohell77
      @hellohell77 9 місяців тому +2

      ​@skyscrapersx5877 he looks a little burned out but I think that's just natural aging. The guys in his 50s. He definitely doesn't talk or act like he's burnt out.

  • @Pikeswrath
    @Pikeswrath Рік тому +25

    Mr. Corgan is a polite, articulate, thoughtful and interesting guest... I'd be happy to listen to him chit chat like this for hours... he's obviously a cool guy with a world of life experience and great stories to tell. I'm going to have to go back and discover more of the his music.

  • @craiggallagher7292
    @craiggallagher7292 Рік тому +25

    Bill seemed exceptionally baked and Billy handled it all like a master. Love them both.

    • @madeleinegrayson8372
      @madeleinegrayson8372 10 місяців тому +2

      Being a rock star, he's so used to that, lol. He most feel like the Romper Room lady sometimes, lol.

    • @adderon7476
      @adderon7476 10 місяців тому

      His dad was a drug dealer

  • @johnyaworsky8525
    @johnyaworsky8525 Рік тому +16

    Great to see. Billy is next level and a legend especially here in Chicagoland!

  • @brianvigneau2074
    @brianvigneau2074 Рік тому +27

    I actually never realized how smart Billy was until about six months ago and so I really appreciate you having him on on your podcast bill

  • @paull4733
    @paull4733 Рік тому +20

    billy is so relaxed here, unfazed by bill, great storyteller

  • @BrianNassar
    @BrianNassar Рік тому +31

    Billy is the man. Period. One of a kind.

  • @Boorasha
    @Boorasha Рік тому +55

    Corgan's comedic timing is impeccable and a compliment to Bill's style

  • @fern
    @fern Рік тому +51

    This was fascinating. Until now I knew nothing much of Billy and now I can relate to him so much more and appreciate him more as well. Will definitely be cranking up some Smashing Pumpkins tonight

  • @lesliewilson-xx6de
    @lesliewilson-xx6de Рік тому +39

    I've been an SP fan since I was 14! Im so happy that Billy is living in reality, and has his head on straight! Too many musicians I love have turned out to be delusional and hateful. This was very refreshing to see, and now I am extra excited to see SP in August!

  • @cspencer3421
    @cspencer3421 Рік тому +35

    Connie came on the bus,and I was horrified. 😂😂😂

  • @erinjames4024
    @erinjames4024 Рік тому +123

    Billy is on a different level, Bill needs to do more listening to get in Billy's groove!

    • @mikewhite4560
      @mikewhite4560 Рік тому

      Bill & LISTENING..LOL
      Did you know Bill knows EVERYTHING about COVID and Pays ALOT of TAXES...LOL

    • @mtmg3648
      @mtmg3648 Рік тому +11

      This is recurring comment re Bill. He needs to learn to listen better.

    • @mikewhite4560
      @mikewhite4560 Рік тому +5

      @@mtmg3648 As you KNOW: You can't teach an OLD COMEDIAN new Tricks...LOL

    • @elliedubs2089
      @elliedubs2089 Рік тому +1

      @@mtmg3648 I agree but I don’t think he wants to I think he likes getting lit and talking shit and talking about himself, despite it sometimes being weird on this podcast

    • @MothGirl007
      @MothGirl007 11 місяців тому +4

      He's too busy yelling at kids to get off of his lawn for that to ever happen.

  • @MrJomanchjr
    @MrJomanchjr 11 місяців тому +8

    An interview with Billy is always something interesting, he is a great storyteller.

  • @LanceNRusso
    @LanceNRusso Рік тому +99

    Great video, there is nothing like a perfect marriage or relationship, I learnt that in everything there is always a solution, 5 years ago I and my wife divorced because we were having some difficulties in our marriage but we are back together, it was a really bad phase but we got through it.

    • @wonhur885
      @wonhur885 Рік тому

      there is a lot of sense in what you just said and I hope mine works the same way too, we are currently separated but I cant live without her, I love her so much. wish I can get her back I can do anything to have her back, we have tried therapy amongst other things.

    • @LanceNRusso
      @LanceNRusso Рік тому

      @@wonhur885 its always difficult to let someone you love go, but in my case I had the help of a spiritual adviser who saved my marriage from collapsing her name is SHELLY RENEE WHITE.

    • @wonhur885
      @wonhur885 Рік тому

      @@LanceNRusso this is helpful, I will look her up. I hope this works for me too, I really miss her.

  • @NDemanuele1
    @NDemanuele1 Рік тому +53

    Wow, Billy on Club Random!
    One of my favorite bands!!
    Also, one of the best concerts I been to was at the Warfield in SF about 8 years ago!
    They absolutely Killed! Played all their hits to perfection!!

  • @beth3535
    @beth3535 Рік тому +110

    BM keeps taking this to a common ground of male juveniles. Billy isn’t having it.

    • @chasedwards9626
      @chasedwards9626 Рік тому +2

      You didn’t need to add the word juveniles.

    • @creamydistortion
      @creamydistortion Рік тому +2

      Hey hey heroin music Eddie Vedder gay

    • @brianmeen2158
      @brianmeen2158 Рік тому +8

      Bill is high and just having fun - this isn’t meant to be a deep philosophical podcast

    • @rebeccapeerless515
      @rebeccapeerless515 Рік тому

      So tired of hearing Bill talk about his penis and having fun with it. Get some class.

    • @deb9806
      @deb9806 Рік тому +13

      I'm close to Bill's age but I feel older when he talks so juvenile at times. Maybe in some ways he is mature and others very stunted. He will always think of women as bodies which is why they need to be young and nubile which is honest and fine but the fact he can't get why people marry or have long marriages is sad. I suppose though it's his lifestyle to some extent. If he became anything else, a professor, a more "average' job, he might be a different person. He was always trying to become someone else since he went to college. I hope he is more secure than he comes off in interviews.

  • @matttorrence2900
    @matttorrence2900 Рік тому +6

    Billy Corgan almost makes it worthwhile to listen to Bill Maher

  • @patorjk
    @patorjk 11 місяців тому +22

    The more I see of Billy the more I like him. I recently got back into the Pumpkins after a long break (haven't really listened to them since Zeitgeist). The new album is awesome. Glad he's still making music and I hope he continues!

  • @michaelwayne1977
    @michaelwayne1977 Рік тому +57

    Bill should try this without getting fucked up. There’s so much awkward misunderstanding as it is.

    • @bullettoothjosh
      @bullettoothjosh Рік тому

      Use me as a dislike button. 👎

    • @creamydistortion
      @creamydistortion Рік тому +2

      It's UA-cam, they're not paying him enough to take it seriously...

    • @GrantValdes
      @GrantValdes 11 місяців тому

      He should try existence without being fucked up. It's never too late...

    • @olliefoxx7165
      @olliefoxx7165 11 місяців тому

      Bill does these interviews for him not the guests or us. It's about Bill. If we get lucky and get to hear the guest it's a good day.

  • @InglouriousBradsterd
    @InglouriousBradsterd Рік тому +51

    One of my favorite alternative rock star voices ever. Love Billy Corgan!

  • @bobvalentino3710
    @bobvalentino3710 Рік тому +27

    I’ve been a life long fan of the Pumpkins and all of Billy’s work, this episode has only strengthened my fandom.

  • @treeskier802
    @treeskier802 Рік тому +15

    Billy Corgan. What a great guest. Let’s hope Club Random continued to book folks like Corgan who you don’t see on interviews much but is intelligent and interesting.

  • @tantrum98
    @tantrum98 Рік тому +14

    I've been a huge fan of the Pumpkins since I was a kid in the 90s. This Fall I'm going to see them in concert for the first time. Finally!

    • @madeleinegrayson8372
      @madeleinegrayson8372 10 місяців тому +2

      Ah, they were the unofficial house band at Metro when I was living in a crappy studio nearby, making $5 per hour and selling albums and cassettes to eat, lol. I heard Siamese Dream and fell in love, hard. That's still a favourite album of mine, top 5 of my life. He's made so much insanely amazing music.

  • @guancofathereternal760
    @guancofathereternal760 Рік тому +20

    Billy really is one of the most talented musicians of the past 30 years for sure...He's an AMAZING guitar player and just seems like an all around great dude...Gish,Siamese Dream,and Mellon Collie are all in my top 20 albums of all time....Hope he can bring back the sound from those classic Pumpkins albums...MUCH RESPECT BILLY!!! 🫶
    P.S Can we give it up to Bill for having on some really cool 90's artist on his podcast???? BIG UPS BILL!!! 👏

  • @MsLexagirl
    @MsLexagirl Рік тому +21

    Corgan is such an iconic voice and talent. Great interview. ❤

  • @mattyb808
    @mattyb808 Рік тому +26

    This definitely made my Sunday not Suck and was such a great surprise! Smashing Pumpkins music saved so many lives and gave us all pure magic for the past 20+ years! Thanks guys!

  • @joshuafisher4241
    @joshuafisher4241 Рік тому +71

    Bill killing it w the guests. Love this podcast

    • @Junkmailcrusades
      @Junkmailcrusades Рік тому +2

      some of them are super cringe but some are good

    • @CharlieHustle1687
      @CharlieHustle1687 Рік тому +2

      What a wet blanket Corgin is

    • @aaronzywicki8683
      @aaronzywicki8683 Рік тому

      Except , Kathy Grifftens.

    • @Junkmailcrusades
      @Junkmailcrusades Рік тому

      @@aaronzywicki8683 you ever seen Ana Kasparien. She got a tight lil pair of tits on her

    • @eemoogee160
      @eemoogee160 Рік тому

      ​@@CharlieHustle1687 At least he was chill and conversational

  • @manitobuckles
    @manitobuckles Рік тому +77

    I feel like Bill didn't want to accept that Billy wasn't into fucking fans all day.

    • @Ruckus333
      @Ruckus333 Рік тому +14

      Just commented on that. Billy trying to tell stories and Bill getting hung up on odd things. Bad week I guess. I usually love the show. Look forward to Sunday nights

    • @creamydistortion
      @creamydistortion Рік тому

      He fucked Cortney love dirty heroin needle lady...

    • @brianmeen2158
      @brianmeen2158 Рік тому +9

      @@Ruckus333I think Bill is just like most guys in that when he was younger he had a raging sex drive and wasn’t that successful with women(before his fame) so he can’t understand how a man would actually turn down free sex .
      I’m like Corgan and free easy sex is not that appealing to me either

    • @phoenixfire8226
      @phoenixfire8226 Рік тому +6

      @@brianmeen2158 That's why you always pay for it like a real gentleman, right?

    • @jannichi6431
      @jannichi6431 Рік тому

      A little more laid back from Writers Strike perhaps?

  • @adamkoyn792
    @adamkoyn792 Рік тому +5

    Bill: *asks a sarcastic question*
    Billy: *gives a serious, honest, insightful answer*
    Bill: Oh... well, yeah....

  • @ddub2801
    @ddub2801 8 місяців тому +3

    Huge Billy Corgan Fan. Fame and fortune has never gone to his head. Philanthropist. Business man. Just an Amazing person. Truely Loved by millions.

    • @neomacchio4692
      @neomacchio4692 25 днів тому +1

      He’s always whined about not being adored more by his fans and record labels.

    • @ddub2801
      @ddub2801 25 днів тому

      @@neomacchio4692 he is still touring and selling out arenas world wide. That should speak for itself. From Trashy to Classy. Multi millionaire, several streams of income, wrestling, Madame zuzu, beautiful wife and kids. He exemplifies the American Dream. And he gives back. Billy is An Amazing artist, and person. A wine here and there isn’t so bad.

  • @darthdurkelthewise320
    @darthdurkelthewise320 Рік тому +9

    Billy is real cool and a genuine person. What you see I think is what you get. I met him a long time ago before they were huge. After the show he was the only one that people weren’t crowded around for whatever reason. That night there was a bomb threat at the club so we had the option of receiving a refund but we of course chose to attend anyway. The show was stellar and the entire band was really good and we just had the feeling that the band was going to be big but who knew they would actual rock stars? When speaking to him after the show, he was just a super friendly person and very generous with his time despite having just played and sang his brains out for 2 hours.

  • @chrishubbell3313
    @chrishubbell3313 Рік тому +39

    Bill doesn’t seem to do much research regarding his guests. His drug & sex stories just bemuse, confuse & make Billy uncomfortable. They are two different animals, on two different planets.

    • @ryanjacobson2508
      @ryanjacobson2508 Рік тому +11

      The sad thing is that the entertainment industry is full of decadent people like Maher to the point where he just assumes "everybody" is like that.

    • @chazegeyer7151
      @chazegeyer7151 Рік тому +3

      How much research would it even take? they were the Smashing Pumpkins

    • @mikewhite4560
      @mikewhite4560 Рік тому +3

      He's talking to Billy Corrigan about BJS....It's called a WASTE OF TIME...LOL

    • @mikewhite4560
      @mikewhite4560 Рік тому

      @@chazegeyer7151 Touche

    • @MYOB2023
      @MYOB2023 Рік тому

      Bill missed a great opportunity to talk about interesting things. Old man horny talk doesn't cut it.

  • @lashropa
    @lashropa Рік тому +2

    Siamese Dream changed my life. Gish, too. Man. Good job man. Thank you.

  • @lukecasio9810
    @lukecasio9810 Рік тому +136

    It's so funny how none of the "rockstar" guests ever live up to Bill's naive expectations

    • @stevecox4154
      @stevecox4154 Рік тому +19

      Bill's is thinking 70's and 80's rockstars. Which, in large part, is a reputation well deserved. Many of the goons we loved in the 90's were all too plagued with social awkwardness and heightened sensitivity to really dive into those proclivities. However, I can think of a few notable exceptions lol.

    • @creamydistortion
      @creamydistortion Рік тому

      @@stevecox4154 He fucked Cortney love nasty ass...

    • @brianmeen2158
      @brianmeen2158 Рік тому +13

      In all fairness I don’t think many rock stars will come on his show and admit to really crazy things they’ve did in the past. Too risky these days. I do believe Corgan is a more reserved musician though

    • @MsLexagirl
      @MsLexagirl Рік тому +9

      I don’t think he truly gets how monumental this band was in the 90s. Meh. Lol. It was a fun interview. Corgan is one of the greatest rock stars of my generation. Also, I was watching this with my mother and she knew all of the Gilligan references. We both enjoyed this episode! Win.

    • @skyscrapersx5877
      @skyscrapersx5877 Рік тому +4

      in fairness he has had the worst people - fred durst, fucking metallica and smashing pumpkins. who cares. get mick or keith, ronnie, sting, st vincent, david byrne.. you know.. REAL rock stars..

  • @photosolutions8618
    @photosolutions8618 Рік тому +44

    Billy Corgan is 6'3". I had no idea he was a big and tall person. Bill looks extra small in this episode.

    • @buttkid3548
      @buttkid3548 Рік тому +3

      I noticed that. Corgan looks like a giant compared to Maher. Had no idea he was that tall.

    • @jeffdeprey6279
      @jeffdeprey6279 Рік тому +1

      I was thinking the same thing! I never knew he was this big, he looks almost as big as me :)

    • @robertmcedgar9768
      @robertmcedgar9768 Рік тому

      The cushion helps too😂

    • @BB-nz5sk
      @BB-nz5sk Рік тому

      Ha!! Very true!! 😂😂

    • @gsmith207
      @gsmith207 Рік тому

      I had no idea my man is that tall! Haaaa! I’m 6-5 but will always look up to him! The best

  • @andrewspringer3565
    @andrewspringer3565 Рік тому +12

    I'm 56 we heard the rod Stewart story in 6th
    grade. We all thought it was bs, but rod was still the wad god.

  • @jumblyman
    @jumblyman 11 місяців тому +6

    Yet another guy who turns out to be way more impressive and interesting than I'd ever have thought. Bill brings something out in people few others can, despite his blindspots, hobby-horses and tendency to hold forth and lecture people. He's incredibly honest and a good guest rises to the challenge.

    • @bacarolle
      @bacarolle 11 місяців тому +1

      he's one of the few people who can disagree and argue with people, sometimes vehemently, and not let stuff go off the rails, at least not usually -- I don't agree with a lot of his takes, but he's always maintained his commitment to free speech and good discourse, which isn't that common haha

    • @madeleinegrayson8372
      @madeleinegrayson8372 10 місяців тому

      Billy has been great in every interview I've seen. He used to be a regular on that PBS show with the old stodgy dudes, lol.

  • @themadmattster9647
    @themadmattster9647 Рік тому +17

    I like the fact that Billy just doesnt virtue signal like a lot of the 90s alt rockers did about groupies, he seems consistent with his ideas, though I would certainly have done the groupie thing hardcore in his position

    • @jannichi6431
      @jannichi6431 Рік тому

      Brave, all that mixed siliva with STDs and HIV. Hope protection was used😮
      Earlier commentor says she was 66 two years ago when she retired to that Tour Bus in the sky.
      Coming off the stage, coming down from the adrenaline rush, Shirley many thank her for her service. RIP

  • @bearsford796
    @bearsford796 Рік тому +24

    The Man Billy is such an intriguing person and fantastic personality, it’s refreshing to hear him speak growing up on his music that comforted me so much in my adolescent years, I don’t where I would without the music now, it helped to me survive those tormented years in life.

    • @brianmeen2158
      @brianmeen2158 Рік тому +3

      Adolescence was not a good time was it? I like to look back on the good times but there was darkness too .. too much in fact and music really helped

  • @relicman
    @relicman 11 місяців тому +3

    Bill, you should really consider going back in time and Rockin that famous late 80's Mullet you had when you were on Married with Children.

  • @traviswatts6661
    @traviswatts6661 Рік тому +9

    Amazing guest Bill. As a GenX Billy Corgan’s music has been an influential part of my life. I have the same box set of 5 CD’s, but lost the box unfortunately.

  • @krysassassin
    @krysassassin Рік тому +15

    Love Bill and Billy. As a chicagoan, both mean something to us. This podcast is one of the best going right now on the selection of guests and conversations.

    • @madeleinegrayson8372
      @madeleinegrayson8372 10 місяців тому

      Why does Bill Maher mean something to us? He headlined a club I worked in here back in 1991 and was a colossal pos to everyone. That's all he means to me.

  • @rhwinner
    @rhwinner Рік тому +16

    Billy Corgan is the Thomas Aquinas of rock! Thanks for the interview...

    • @pdcdesign9632
      @pdcdesign9632 Рік тому +1

      That's not a nice compliment. You just went medieval on Billy .

    • @creamydistortion
      @creamydistortion Рік тому

      Hell yeah smoke crack

    • @werideatdusk
      @werideatdusk Рік тому +2

      I think William would appreciate that comparison.

  • @dreddmann9292
    @dreddmann9292 Рік тому +29

    Billy Corgan is a very unique individual. When I first heard of Smashing Pumpkins I was amazed when seeing that this is the guy that voice was coming out of. At first I couldn't believe it. When seeing him actually singing the songs himself there was nothing else I can do but be amazed and have a new appreciation for him and his music. Billy Corgan is the perfect example on how you can never judge a book by its cover, cause you could be missing out on a whole world of experiences you never thought possible.

  • @entropyachieved750
    @entropyachieved750 Рік тому +18

    Watched the pumpkins couple weeks ago and they still rock! Loved it, maybe the best rock band ive see in the last 25 years

  • @bearshelton78
    @bearshelton78 Рік тому +9

    What a great guest! My favorite band of the 90's.

  • @brendandegal9980
    @brendandegal9980 Рік тому +18

    Billy Corgan is a top 50 songwriter ever for me. If we only take into account the last 33 years he’s top 2.

    • @b_i_l_l_w_i_l_l_i_a_m_s_o_n
      @b_i_l_l_w_i_l_l_i_a_m_s_o_n Рік тому +1

      A valid statement. He should be given more cred personally. Smashing Pumpkins are a band and aren’t as successful without the other members but he wrote every part of every song

    • @werideatdusk
      @werideatdusk Рік тому +2

      Curious about your number one in the last 33 years.

    • @kaner8544
      @kaner8544 Рік тому

      @@werideatdusk Jerry Cantrell

    • @budfox2337
      @budfox2337 11 місяців тому +1

      Paul McCartney is my favorites songwriter of all time. Wings and solo stuf put him over the top for me

  • @MegaWhatever86
    @MegaWhatever86 Рік тому +4

    William Corgan has probably been Bills best guest so far.

  • @doncozz8536
    @doncozz8536 Рік тому +3

    The word must have gotten back to Bill, because he's letting the guest speak more without interrupting. Good job!

  • @Timeistheultimateenemy
    @Timeistheultimateenemy 11 місяців тому +5

    Billy corgan gives a great look at his morals his intelligence and I'm happy bill had him on .

  • @obeisantdnb
    @obeisantdnb Рік тому +7

    My favourite Corgan interview. Kicked back and fun! Billy looks like he's really enjoying himself on these latest podcasts.

  • @20th_century_specter
    @20th_century_specter Рік тому +6

    I was not expecting this today. What a pleasant surprise. Billy is one of the last ones standing from the 90s, a true musical genius.

  • @imadhasan2324
    @imadhasan2324 Рік тому +2

    I was just at his Tea shop for a Hi-tea on Mothers day - Billy showed up with his kids and sat a few feet away! I really wanted to geek out and start a conversation but didn't seem like the occasion to do so. Maybe some other time I`ll have a chance to meet him

  • @avantgardenovelist
    @avantgardenovelist Рік тому +9

    26:06 I've seen a lot of interviews with the great Billy but never saw him laugh quite like this. Maher brought out a different side of him.

  • @JoshuaSabre
    @JoshuaSabre Рік тому +21

    Love Billy in every interview as rare as it is but this way better then I could have thought. So much love between the two.

    • @Danimal77
      @Danimal77 Рік тому

      Better THAN*** you could have thought, not better then you could have thought.

    • @b_i_l_l_w_i_l_l_i_a_m_s_o_n
      @b_i_l_l_w_i_l_l_i_a_m_s_o_n Рік тому +2

      I love how quickly Bill M’s normal bull shit was shut down by Corgans no nonsense personality

    • @jannichi6431
      @jannichi6431 Рік тому

      Spot on, oozing with mutual respect. Think Maher has referred to Smashing Pumpkins as a Fav or friendly previously 😍

    • @jannichi6431
      @jannichi6431 Рік тому

      Next time I hope to hear more on the changing aspects of music industry, as a business. SXSW panels are incredible, a few videos here in UTUBE🎸🎤🎹

  • @bernstock
    @bernstock Рік тому +4

    I feel like I was just sitting in the room shooting the breeze with two of my favourite old buddies. Awesome stuff!!

  • @cinemar
    @cinemar Рік тому +11

    This is the best club random so far. Happy to hear Corgan was not a Covidian and I'm even more happy to hear just how based he is, to use a term the kids are using ;)

    • @lisabeard9409
      @lisabeard9409 Рік тому +2

      Right? Happy surprise

    • @dylankurtz8423
      @dylankurtz8423 Рік тому

      I regret being a Covidian those first few months, glad I got over it. They are still out there in the stores and complete weirdos

    • @D-Fens_1632
      @D-Fens_1632 Рік тому +2

      We all were for a while. I started working in a hospital (one of the 10 largest in the country) at the end of Feb 2020, everything was normal for 2 weeks after I started then it was like they were preparing for WW3 and it was a bit scary. But the war never came. Some refuse to admit that and are still looking for battles. They still read our covid inpatient numbers every day, I'm guessing we have more gunshot victims than them but we don't get those numbers.

  • @LOdom-ws8xv
    @LOdom-ws8xv Рік тому +10

    So glad this wasn't affected by the strike. I miss Real Time.

    • @lolodee3528
      @lolodee3528 Рік тому +1

      I think starting a pod was in expectation of a strike.

    • @jeffs6090
      @jeffs6090 Рік тому +1

      @@lolodee3528 - uhhh....this started over a year ago. I'm pretty sure there was no anticipation of a strike in March of 22.

    • @eemoogee160
      @eemoogee160 Рік тому +1

      If there was a techie strike he might be in trouble.

    • @heythere6983
      @heythere6983 Рік тому +1

      Those d list writers are always on strikes . They’re always begging for more money despite their terrible ideas

    • @miyojewoltsnasonth2159
      @miyojewoltsnasonth2159 Рік тому

      Agreed.
      *Reply to:* "So glad this wasn't affected by the strike. I miss Real Time."

  • @philmcgrady9016
    @philmcgrady9016 Рік тому +4

    Was just talking about billy earlier today…was thinking how Bill and him would have a great convo. Another misunderstood person in today’s culture…once again…. BRAVO BILL!!!! You really may be the only real deal left in American media. You’re really an all sides all the time person…so refreshing and so needed. Bill will be remembered forever!!!!

  • @progpunk76
    @progpunk76 Рік тому +8

    He always came off as kind of a prick but this interview gave me a new respect for Corgan . Cherub Rock is a banger of a song.

  • @EvesRevenge
    @EvesRevenge 5 місяців тому +2

    I guarantee you Smashing Pumpkins Lovers/Billy Corgan lovers are true and have been on a long ride… his art of song writing and instrumental mastery…is one thing, his heart and philosophical mind… intelligence and character-true to his inner-being… yeah it isn’t fake. We and I specifically love this man. A renaissance man for sure. Fan since the 90s…

  • @adamgoldsteintv
    @adamgoldsteintv Рік тому +21

    This is probably the coolest guest he has had on

    • @morbidmanmusic
      @morbidmanmusic Рік тому +2

      No. Just the one you like. That is way different.

    • @adamgoldsteintv
      @adamgoldsteintv Рік тому +1

      @@morbidmanmusic shut up dork

    • @PurpleHazeVanNederlands
      @PurpleHazeVanNederlands Рік тому +6

      @@morbidmanmusic I didn't know who Billy Corgon was and he is without a doubt one of Bill's best guests. Very intelligent, more so than Bill imo.

    • @eemoogee160
      @eemoogee160 Рік тому +2

      ​@@PurpleHazeVanNederlands Do you know Smashing Pumpkins?

    • @PurpleHazeVanNederlands
      @PurpleHazeVanNederlands Рік тому +1

      @@eemoogee160 I'm not really a fan of them

  • @INSOLIASTUDIOSJIMM
    @INSOLIASTUDIOSJIMM Рік тому +12

    Bill pulls out the box to show that it’s special and then insult Billy by saying I didn’t fill it out in case I had to resell it lol

    • @JakeWitmer
      @JakeWitmer Рік тому +2

      He was just saying how he is, not how the box set is 😂

  • @travp959
    @travp959 Рік тому +5

    Great interview Bill, he seems so genuine, love it. Great couple of guys.

  • @GGGomes06
    @GGGomes06 Рік тому +4

    Bill Maher has this superpower of making the most interesting guests boring as hell. The start of this podcast should be criminalized for boredom.

  • @mikeb9314
    @mikeb9314 10 місяців тому +6

    Billy is arguably on a very short list of the best rock composers + lyricist/poets of the 1990s, which would put him in the top 20 of all time. It’s hard to think of another artist who composed both rock music and lyrics in such a definitive style as Corgan.

    • @SequoiaPictures43
      @SequoiaPictures43 10 місяців тому

      Personally, I think he's the best songwriter of the 90s behind Cobain. At least in terms of rock music.

    • @Chevy-hw6lw
      @Chevy-hw6lw 9 місяців тому

      @@SequoiaPictures43 Billy was boat loads ahead of Kurt Cobain. What a joke, just that box set he had there , had 25 plus b sides from a double album ... just one of those b sides was better than anything Kurt put out. BC is by far the best musician of the 90's.

    • @davidashton1305
      @davidashton1305 9 місяців тому

      @@Chevy-hw6lw yeah, I disagree. It sounds like you just dont like Nirvana. Which is fine, to each their own. Smashing Pumpkins is my all time favorite band, but Kurt's songs/lyrics are unparalleled except by maybe The Beatles or Dylan IMO

    • @maltlickymalitia4809
      @maltlickymalitia4809 8 місяців тому

      @@Chevy-hw6lw. Billy in his own words admits Kurt was more talented, he’s said it more than once in interviews.

    • @GucciButNotGuilty
      @GucciButNotGuilty 5 місяців тому

      Scott Weiland & The Deleo Brothers were something else as well!

  • @BlueNoteJunkie5150
    @BlueNoteJunkie5150 Рік тому +5

    I grew up in the time of Billy Corgan but never really appreciated him as an artist but I sure do now. Great Guy, Great Artist. Love the podcast Bill and always appreciated your Humour!

  • @gagadreams
    @gagadreams Рік тому +20

    Saw Smashing Pumpkins live on the Ava Adore tour and they were amazing! Underrated album and way ahead of its time, one of my favorites ever, listen to it now and find out!✌️

    • @mattyb808
      @mattyb808 Рік тому +6

      Definitely! Ava Adore is magic!

    • @77naaz
      @77naaz 10 місяців тому +1

      Agree! Listened to it compulsively.

    • @madeleinegrayson8372
      @madeleinegrayson8372 10 місяців тому +1

      That's an amazing album. One of my favourites of theirs.

  • @demonicsweaters
    @demonicsweaters Рік тому +2

    This was by far the best episode in recent memory

  • @GenghisKhan311
    @GenghisKhan311 Рік тому +7

    Its great to here billy isn't shallow

    • @JakeWitmer
      @JakeWitmer Рік тому +2

      You should see his Alex Jones interview...he's very bright

    • @johnvalencia9927
      @johnvalencia9927 11 місяців тому

      how is wanting pussy shallow? would you feel better if he said he wanted a cock?

  • @chrishubbell3313
    @chrishubbell3313 Рік тому +30

    The SMASHING PUMPKINS…”GISH” is not only their best LP…one of the best 90’s LP’s✊🏾A true headphones LP that is as good today as when it was made.🧐

  • @tmjmccormack
    @tmjmccormack 4 місяці тому

    Bring Billy back. He’s a great guest!

  • @EvesRevenge
    @EvesRevenge 6 місяців тому +1

    I had that box set, but I used it for a purse in 1997 and 1998, my last two yrs of law school, in Chicago. Xo ❤

  • @gsmith207
    @gsmith207 Рік тому +3

    One reason I still play in a band at 56 to this day because of this man sitting right here. Wish I could’ve been Jimmy Chamberlain back in the day. Still do…

  • @defshrimp
    @defshrimp Рік тому +7

    Billy is a badass. Quiet off of Siamese Dream is one of the heaviest songs of all time.

    • @madeleinegrayson8372
      @madeleinegrayson8372 10 місяців тому +1

      That whole album is still a top 5 lifetime favourite for me. Start to finish, it's perfection.

  • @heathercawley666
    @heathercawley666 Місяць тому

    Went backstage at a pumpkins show in 1997 and billy did invite a friend of mine and me to hang out in the dressing room and we did just talk. He wanted to know what music we liked and I actually had that box set with me in a bag and he signed it and a poster for me . Nothing weird just friendly conversation ❤

  • @timfinneran5047
    @timfinneran5047 11 місяців тому

    Billy Corgan - good man - you’ve got class - respect….. I was watching your video for “1979”…. holy crap man…. how our country has changed so much…. it feels like a totally different America…. Blessings & Peace

  • @lizashley4209
    @lizashley4209 Рік тому +8

    Refreshing to see a man who actually appreciates a woman for their heart, soul, and brain...So few men can look beyond the surface. It definitely makes Maher look extremely shallow and basic.
    Smashing Pumpkins were my first concert w/Garbage opening. Holy shit was that an epic concert! I'm so grateful now that I got to experience it...

    • @phoenixzappa7366
      @phoenixzappa7366 11 місяців тому +1

      Most women don't look past looks and money.

    • @madeleinegrayson8372
      @madeleinegrayson8372 10 місяців тому +1

      ​@@phoenixzappa7366maybe young women. The women I know who are in their 40 and beyond focus more on connection.

    • @phoenixzappa7366
      @phoenixzappa7366 10 місяців тому +1

      @@madeleinegrayson8372
      😂 Yeah because they are past 40 and have no looks left and now can't get men with looks and money. Never buy what someone else has had for free. Who the hell wants a woman past 40. I'm not a necrophiliac.

    • @lizashley4209
      @lizashley4209 5 місяців тому

      @@phoenixzappa7366 I’m 40 and I’m a full time model. 😁❤️ Of course I don’t date Beta Males that trash women on the internet..

    • @marvinlear5848
      @marvinlear5848 5 місяців тому +1

      Pumpkins w/Garbage was also my first proper, theater/arena rock concert. I was there to see Garbage, actually. When the lights went back up after the show, near me were a few young teens who kept going on about how it was "the best concert I've ever seen!!", which at my advanced age of all of about 3 years older than them, made me chuckle, because how many concerts could those kids have been to? At the same time, I knew I'd never seen anything like it either. All these years later, that show is still one of the best concerts I've been to. Those kids were right!

  • @blueowlwill8754
    @blueowlwill8754 Рік тому +3

    I love Billy . He has always been different than other rockers!

  • @tallard666
    @tallard666 11 місяців тому +2

    Two excellent shows in a row!

  • @stevegrez
    @stevegrez Рік тому +10

    Bill comes off very juvenile compared to Corgan.
    Billy Corgan is just "smiling politely. "

  • @MisterDevos
    @MisterDevos Рік тому +24

    I've been listening to the hell out of Smashing Pumpkins lately so this is a treat! The song Rhinoceros is AMAZING!

    • @mrt601
      @mrt601 Рік тому

      My favorite is eye

  • @deekesd4357
    @deekesd4357 Рік тому +5

    Billy needs to write a book about his life.

  • @timrogerroger3060
    @timrogerroger3060 Рік тому +2

    Finally a great guest and decent human being

  • @kaliye5588
    @kaliye5588 Рік тому +1

    Being from Ethiopia and under 30 i didn't know about billy but now hearing him talk i like him a lot... I surely will check out his work. Wonderful person.

    • @madeleinegrayson8372
      @madeleinegrayson8372 10 місяців тому +1

      Ah, the Pumpkins are incredible. Start with Gish and Siamese Dream, Ava Adore and Melon Collie. So much truly great music.

  • @bramletr1
    @bramletr1 Рік тому +4

    This makes me so happy. Love Billy.

  • @ianmccown
    @ianmccown Рік тому +5

    It was dope to see the coheadlining Smashing Pumpkins/Noel Gallaghers High Flying Birds, with AFI as an opener in 2019! It was all around a killer show!

  • @Tian.S
    @Tian.S 11 місяців тому +2

    I'm so glad that I love this guy's music. What a cool, dude.

  • @essany
    @essany Рік тому +3

    I bought that boxset the day it came out, and put my name on the sticker in the top. The cd with you're all I've got tonight and the other covers was my favorite. What a fucking boxset. Still have it. Billy is one of the GOATs.

  • @sitindogmas
    @sitindogmas Рік тому +3

    a lot of us grew up the same way, drug use was normal and harmless for the most part and some of us weren't rock stars but it didn't stop us from partying like we were