Are you hung up? Well the ZappaCast is here to lend you a hand! Our roundtable panel is back for this episode, replete with some new voices as we celebrate the 50th anniversary of the LUMPY GRAVY and the WE’RE ONLY IN

ZappaCast Episode 38 (Zappa And The Blues)

Jun 19th, 2018 2h 17m

Kick back with a cold whatever, kids...it's time for an all-new ZAPPACAST! Frank Zappa was DEEPLY inspired by the blues, and drew from it as inspiration throughout the entirety of his career. In this episode, Scott chats

ZappaCast Episode 37 (More Fun With Ahmet!)

Apr 19th, 2018 1h 40m

Well well, looks like it's time for another ZAPPACAST! And this time around we have the long-awaited PART TWO of our conversation with Ahmet Zappa! Will the Lather album be reissued on vinyl? What is Ahmet's #metoo story

ZappaCast Episode 36 (The Roxy Performances)

Mar 2nd, 2018 1h 59m

Look who’s talking again! It’s none other than the Vaultmeister, Joe Travers! Joe took some time off from his job pounding them pagan skins for Joe Satriani to chat about the fantastic new box set, THE ROXY PERFORMAN

ZappaCast Episode 35 (Ladies And Gentlemen, Ahmet Zappa!)

Jan 1st, 2018 2h 2m

It's been a long time coming but we've done it! Ahmet Zappa, head of the Zappa Family Trust and a Very Wonderful Guy, joins us for a chat about the State Of The Zappa Union, the legacy of his mother Gail and much more! P

ZappaCast Episode 34 (A Halloween Treat with Thomas Nordegg!)

Oct 17th, 2017 2h 30m

Salutations, ZappaCast hobgoblins!!! Yes indeedy folks, the ZappaCast celebrates ZAPPAWEEN (it's a holiday now!) with a most special show, featuring the treat that is an interview with Zappa road crew personage extraordi

ZappaCast Episode 33 (Happy 50th, Absolutely Free!)

Oct 6th, 2017 1h 20m

Greetings once again, loyal ZappaCasters! In this episode we look back on the ABSOLUTELY FREE album, which celebrates its 50th birthday in 2017! Lots of groovy tunage and other audio wonderment on offer here PLUS a sneak

ZappaCast Episode 32 (Freak Out at 51!)

Jun 13th, 2017 1h 43m

Happy New Year, ZappaCasters! OK, it's only six months late but better late than never! In this special episode, we salute the 51st Anniversary of the Freak Out! album, with live performances of nearly the entire album f

ZappaCast Episode 31 (your Zappadan and Christmas present -- Mike Keneally!)

Dec 23rd, 2016

Yes, folks, Christmas time is here again, and Zappadan is upon us as well! And boy do we have a treat for you -- none other than the mighty and majestic Mike Keneally!!! Mike chats with us about Frank (of course), his in

ZappaCast, Episode 30 (A Halloween chat with the Vaultmeister)

Oct 30th, 2016 3h 57m

"Happy Halloween, everybody!" -- FZ And yes indeed, it is our 30TH EPISODE, and it's HALLOWEEN, and it's SPECIAL...why? Because we are celebrating with the VAULTMEISTER himself, Mr. JOE TRAVERS!!! Joe answers questio

ZappaCast, Episode 29 (THE LOST EPISODE -- Meet Matthew Galaher!)

Sep 27th, 2016 1h 19m

Guess who's back? Back again?... OK, enough of all this break nonsense...the ZappaCast RETURNETH! After a summer spent deep in research and book writing, we are back (baby) with THE LOST EPISODE...taped several months ag

ZappaCast Episode 28 (The Alex Winter Extravaganza)

Mar 21st, 2016 1h 48m

Fancy a Zappa chat? Well ZappaCasters, do we ever have a chat for you! We were very fortunate to have the great Alex Winter -- director of the very exciting fan-funded soon-to-be-greatest Frank Zappa documentary ever --

ZappaCast Episode 27 (Farewell, Gail Zappa)

Jan 4th, 2016 2h 38m

A dense ecumenical bandana at the right hand of God's big rhumba? Nah...it's the ZappaCast! In this episode, we say farewell to the legendary Mrs. Gail Zappa with the full ZappaCast panel of Scott Parker, Andrew Greenawa

ZappaCast Episode 26 (ZaFTIG Specal)

Dec 30th, 2015 3h 2m

Greetings, ZappaCasters! In this episode we are talking ZaFTIG! What is ZaFTIG? Why, it's the Zappa Family Trust Issues Guide -- the new book covering the music of Frank Zappa on compact disc. Talking ZaFTIG will be auth

ZappaCast Episode 25 (A Chat With Bob Zappa, Part 2)

Oct 26th, 2015 1h 48m

Hiya, ZappaCasters!! It's Episode 25, the second half of our two-part chat with Bob Zappa, brother of Frank and author of FRANKIE AND BOBBY: GROWING UP ZAPPA!!! Go to www.bobzappa.com and get yours! Don't delay!

ZappaCast Episode 24 (A Chat With Bob Zappa, Part 1)

Sep 7th, 2015 1h 7m

Are you looking for specialness, kids? Look no further than this episode of the ZappaCast! This time around we are chatting with Mr. Bob Zappa, brother of FZ and author of the new book FRANKIE & BOBBY - GROWING UP ZAPPA!

ZappaCast Episode 23 (In Memoriam, Walt Quadrato)

May 29th, 2015 1h 23m

Suddenly it strikes! It's time for ZappaCast Episode 23! This is our special memorial tribute to Scott's mentor, first-generation Zappa fan and collector Walt Quadrato. Features a Walt mastering (from an unknown generati

ZappaCast Episode 22 (Tom Fowler Speaketh!)

Apr 23rd, 2015 2h 8m

Greetings and salutations, loyal ZappaCasters! In this episode we are serving up for you (hot and fresh) a fascinating conversation with that amazing bass playing Fowler, Tom Fowler! Tom talks about his days working with

ZappaCast Episode 21 (Zappadan 2014)

Dec 19th, 2014 2h 35m

HAPPY ZAPPADAN FROM THE ZAPPACAST TEAM! In this episode, we turn the fab ZappaCast microphone over to FZ himself, who will share some of his fave rave records with you, the Zappacast faithful. And he may answer a few que

ZappaCast Episode 20 (A Tribute To Ray Collins)

Sep 16th, 2014 2h

Suddenly available! ZappaCast episode 20! Featuring a spotlight on the one and only Ray Collins, the Reverend Andrew Greenaway with all the news that's fit to listen to, and Tim Op Het Broek talks to Don Preston, Bunk Ga

ZappaCast Episode 19 (More With Pauline Butcher Bird)

Jul 8th, 2014 1h 16m

From the heart of the black country, it's time to swing with the ZappaCast! This episode features part two of our chat with the highly wonderful Pauline Butcher Bird, as we chat about her time with Maestro Zappa and more

ZappaCast Episode 18 (Catching Up With Pauline Butcher Bird)

Apr 30th, 2014 1h 41m

Howdy once again folks! April 2014 rolls on with another bright and vibrant ZappaCast episode! This time we are catching up with the lovely PAULINE BUTCHER BIRD, FZ's secretary from 1967 through 1971. Pauline will be tal

ZappaCast Episode 17 (Scott Thunes Extravaganza)

Apr 8th, 2014 2h 19m

ZappaCast listeners repent and rejoice! Scott Carter Thunes reveals the true meaning of life in part two of our conversation! Plus lots of groovy Thunes tuneage. Two hours of untamed bliss!

ZappaCast Episode 16 (200 Motels 2013)

Feb 28th, 2014 1h 27m

Howdy folks! It's the first ZappaCast of the new year, and what better way to start than with a discussion of the BIG EVENT of 2013...the performance of FZ's 200 MOTELS suites in Los Angeles and London! And who better to

ZappaCast Episode 15 (Zappadan 2013)

Dec 17th, 2013 3h 57m

Happy Zappadan everyone! The ZappaCast team presents out Zappadan 2013 special, celebrating the 73rd birthday of Frank Zappa, and paying tribute to the Composer on the 20th anniversary of his departure for his final tour