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Over-Nite Sensation 50th Anniversary Super Deluxe Edition - Deep Dish (Episode 2)
ZappaCast - February 22, 2024 17:00 - 48 minutes ★★★★★ - 17 ratingsWell hello again, friends and neighbors! It's your old pals the ZappaCast team, ready with all the new that's fit to hear! And what do you we have ready to serve up hot and fresh? How about a DEEP DISH dive into the 50th Anniversary Deluxe Edition of OVER-NITE SENSATION? Yes kids, the Vaultmeis...
Over-Nite Sensation 50th Anniversary Super Deluxe Edition - Deep Dish (Episode 1)
ZappaCast - January 29, 2024 19:00 - 48 minutes ★★★★★ - 17 ratingsWell hello again, friends and neighbors! It's your old pals the ZappaCast team, ready with all the new that's fit to hear! And what do you we have ready to serve up hot and fresh? How about a DEEP DISH dive into the 50th Anniversary Deluxe Edition of OVER-NITE SENSATION? Yes kids, the Vaultmeist...
Funky Nothingness - Deep Dish (Episode 2)
ZappaCast - November 28, 2023 15:00 - 38 minutes ★★★★★ - 17 ratingsAnd now, ladies and gentlemen, for your listening pleasure, we here at ZappaCast Mobile Labs present part deux of our Deep Dish into the pleasure center that is Funky Nothingness! Scott and Bill grill Sir Joseph on the finer points (and moments) of this epic set. Worth the eartime, as we are sur...
Funky Nothingness - Deep Dish (Episode 1)
ZappaCast - October 24, 2023 14:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 17 ratingsWell looky here! In this episode, we introduce the newest member of the ZappaCast team -- Zappa fanatic, musician and all-around good guy Bill Camarata! Bill joins Joe and Scott for a deep-dish (Chicago, what up?) dive into the extraordinary world of FUNKY NOTHINGNESS. All the geeky nitty-gritty...
The History And Collected Improvisations Of The Mothers Of Invention: Epilogue
ZappaCast - August 18, 2023 19:00 - 44 minutes ★★★★★ - 17 ratingsDid you think we were done talking about Frank Zappa's greatest unreleased masterpiece, The History and Collected Improvisations of The Mothers Of Invention? Yes, we know that we just finished our three episode run on this subject (check them out here). The credits rolled. But then we thought,...
The History And Collected Improvisations Of The Mothers Of Invention, Vol. 3
ZappaCast - June 07, 2023 19:00 - 49 minutes ★★★★★ - 17 ratingsCongratulations! You made it to the final installment in this series of three very special Zappacast episodes where Scott Parker tries to solve the mystery of Frank Zappa's greatest unreleased masterpiece: The History and Collected Improvisations of The Mothers Of Invention. Scott is joined on...
The History And Collected Improvisations Of The Mothers Of Invention, Vol. 2
ZappaCast - May 12, 2023 19:00 - 35 minutes ★★★★★ - 17 ratingsWelcome to the second in a series of three special Zappacast episodes where Scott Parker takes you along on his quest to uncover the holy grail of Frank Zappa projects: The History and Collected Improvisations of The Mothers Of Invention. Joining Scott is producer Phil Surkis, and Joe "Vaultmei...
The History And Collected Improvisations Of The Mothers Of Invention, Vol. 1
ZappaCast - April 10, 2023 22:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 17 ratingsThis is it. This is the big one. Join host Scott Parker on his quest to uncover the holy grail of Frank Zappa projects: The History and Collected Improvisations of The Mothers Of Invention. Scott is joined by producer Phil Surkis, and Joe "Vaultmeister" Travers, as they investigate this infamou...
From FZ To Surf City with David Logeman
ZappaCast - February 24, 2023 20:00 - 54 minutes ★★★★★ - 17 ratingsScott Parker, Joe Travers & Phil Surkis ain't messin' around, as they chat with the best Zappa drummer you never heard in your life. Yes, David Logeman, from the short lived spring/summer 1980 lineup, is on hand to celebrate the new release Zappa '80: Mudd Club/Munich. You'll hear a first hand...
The Grandest Wazoo (& Waka Jawaka, too!)
ZappaCast - December 09, 2022 20:00 - 59 minutes ★★★★★ - 17 ratingsZappacast celebrates the 50th anniversary of FZ's "big band" period with a deep dive into the just released Waka Wazoo box set! You'll hear from the Vaultmeister himself, Joe Travers, who assembled this comprehensive collection of recordings that show what went into the making of the classic a...
Frank's Yugoslavian Extravaganza
ZappaCast - October 14, 2022 22:00 - 48 minutes ★★★★★ - 17 ratingsThe Zappacast crew celebrates the new release, Zappa '75: Zagrab/Ljubljana! Joe "Vaultmeister" returns to take Scott Parker and Phil Surkis on a guided tour of this rare band playing in a rare location! Why did FZ fly the band to Yugoslavia in the midst of his fall tour? Why is this the only ...
Take It Away, Jim Pons!
ZappaCast - September 09, 2022 19:00 - 57 minutes ★★★★★ - 17 ratingsHe was the voice of Billy the Mountain. He was the voice of Jeff Simmons' bad conscience. Heck, he was even the voice of god! It's safe to say that Frank Zappa trusted Jim Pons voice. Scott Parker and Phil Surkis were honored and thrilled to chat with The Leaves/Turtles/Mothers legend, Jim Pon...
Joe's Homage: An Erie Box Companion
ZappaCast - June 10, 2022 11:00 - 50 minutes ★★★★★ - 17 ratingsWhat is it about Erie, PA? Is there something in the wooder? Scott Parker and Phil Surkis chat with Joe Travers about his latest passion project: Zappa: Erie, a 6CD box set featuring three unbelievably fantastic shows made in and around his hometown of Erie, Pennsylvania - Edinboro College (5/8...
The Mothers 1971: The Fillmore, The Rainbow & More!
ZappaCast - March 18, 2022 20:00 - 51 minutes ★★★★★ - 17 ratingsNo, Eddie, we are not kidding: Scott Parker and Phil Surkis welcome back Joe "Vaultmeister" Travers for an in-depth exploration of the soon to be released 8 CD box set, The Mothers 1971! The new set will include all four June 1971 shows from the Fillmore East, as well as the historic, and ultima...
All Different Kinds of Love with Pamela Des Barres
ZappaCast - February 11, 2022 20:00 - 40 minutes ★★★★★ - 17 ratingsScott Parker, Phil Surkis, and the world's most polite drummer, Joe Travers, welcome critically acclaimed author and indisputable queen of the groupies, Pamela Des Barres. Saint Valentine meets St. Alfonzo in this especially lovely edition of the ZappaCast! For all things Frank Zappa, includin...
200 Motels 50th Anniversary Celebration!
ZappaCast - December 10, 2021 10:00 - 54 minutes ★★★★★ - 17 ratingsJoe “Vaultmeister” Travers takes Scott Parker, Phil Surkis, and you, the listener, on a very special guided tour of the soon to be released 200 Motels 50th Anniversary box set. If you thought you knew 200 Motels, think again! Plus, previews of upcoming ZappaCast shows featuring Pamela Des Barr...
Long Beach To Long Island: Chad Wackerman Speaks
ZappaCast - June 11, 2021 09:00 - 59 minutes ★★★★★ - 17 ratingsScott Parker, Phil Surkis and Joe ”Vaultmeister” Travers are joined by Frank Zappa’s longest tenured drummer, the legendary Chad Wackerman. Wackerman shares about FZ projects that almost came to be, and recounts the evening that’s now preserved on the new release: Zappa ‘88: The Last U.S. Show. ...
Robert Martin from Philadelphia
ZappaCast - March 19, 2021 09:00 - 55 minutes ★★★★★ - 17 ratingsHost Scott Parker and producer Phil Surkis are joined by multi-instrumentalist and vocal monster, Robert Martin. Martin was in every Zappa band from 1981 through 1988, and is still very involved in Frank's music as part of the "The Zappa Band". Martin discusses his early career playing on class...
Questions, Questions, Questions with Ahmet & Joe
ZappaCast - February 02, 2021 10:00 - 51 minutes ★★★★★ - 17 ratingsNew year, new ZappaCast! What's in store for 2021? Host Scott Parker and producer Phil Surkis are joined by Ahmet Zappa and Joe "Vaultmeister" Travers , as they answer all manner of FZ related questions from near and far. Are some of their answers serious and loaded with secret underground can...
Directly From Alex Winter's Heart To You
ZappaCast - November 20, 2020 10:00 - 53 minutes ★★★★★ - 17 ratings"Franksgiving" is almost here! To celebrate this momentous occasion, host Scott Parker and producer Phil Surkis welcome Alex Winter, Ahmet Zappa and Joe Travers to the ZappaCast. The conversation takes a deep dive into the making of Winter's extraordinary new documentary, ZAPPA. ZAPPA will be...
Joe’s Barrage: The Vaultmeister Speaks
ZappaCast - September 22, 2020 00:00 - 58 minutes ★★★★★ - 17 ratingsScott Parker welcomes back Joe ”Vaultmeister” Travers, and Zappacast producer Phil Surkis. Joe shares the real deal behind the recent Mothers 1970 box, and the imminent Halloween 1981 box. Deep cut: Joe shares about his ultimate FZ fanboy life as the drummer for The Zappa Band. For all things ...
Do Politics Belong In Music?
ZappaCast - August 26, 2020 07:00 - 58 minutes ★★★★★ - 17 ratingsAs the US enters the most high stakes political season of modern times, ZappaCast takes a deep dive into Frank Zappa's political songs, as well as a listen to a few eerily prescient interviews. Host Scott Parker welcomes Ed Komara, and new ZappaCast producer, Phil Surkis, to the panel. So rememb...
More with Mick Ekers!
ZappaCast - June 10, 2020 01:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 17 ratingsWell hiya! Here we have more fun and merriment -- more with our very own Mick Ekers, who chats with Scott and Ian about his must-have book ZAPPA GEAR! Splodgeness Abounds? Maybe, if we knew what that meant! In any case, get thee to a bookstore (if they're open!) or to your favorite online retail...
Zappacast Episode 43 -- Mick Ekers talks Zappa Gear
ZappaCast - March 09, 2020 19:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 17 ratingsHappy 2020, ZappaCasters! In this episode, we are proud to make our very own MICK EKERS the star of the show as he talks about his long-awaited new book, ZAPPA GEAR! This authorized look at the guitars, amps, effects and other musical equipment is NOT TO BE MISSED! Grab yourself a copy NOW!!! Ye...
Mick Ekers Talks Zappa Gear
ZappaCast - March 09, 2020 19:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 17 ratingsHappy 2020, ZappaCasters! In this episode, we are proud to make our very own MICK EKERS the star of the show as he talks about his long-awaited new book, ZAPPA GEAR! This authorized look at the guitars, amps, effects and other musical equipment is NOT TO BE MISSED! Grab yourself a copy NOW!!! Ye...
Zappacast Episode 42 -- The Hot Rats Sessions!
ZappaCast - December 29, 2019 03:00 - 2 hours ★★★★★ - 17 ratingsWe're a little podcast with our hair gassed back! Yes folks, the ZappaCast returns with that grooviest of groovies, Vaultmeister Joe Travers, as he and Scott discuss THE HOT RATS SESSIONS, a massive 6-CD box set that has just been released! Get yours now! Over two hours of your questions answere...
The Hot Rats Sessions!
ZappaCast - December 29, 2019 03:00 - 2 hours ★★★★★ - 17 ratingsWe're a little podcast with our hair gassed back! Yes folks, the ZappaCast returns with that grooviest of groovies, Vaultmeister Joe Travers, as he and Scott discuss THE HOT RATS SESSIONS, a massive 6-CD box set that has just been released! Get yours now! Over two hours of your questions answere...
Zappacast Episode 41 -- Halloween '73!!
ZappaCast - October 24, 2019 01:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 17 ratingsWell well well, look what's back! Yes, yes, it's the ZAPPACAST! After a lengthy break, we are back with a VERY SPECIAL Halloween episode just for you! And once again, we are glad to feature as our guest the Vaultmeister JOE TRAVERS, in the first of a two-part discussion as he and Scott chat abou...
Halloween '73!!
ZappaCast - October 24, 2019 01:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 17 ratingsWell well well, look what's back! Yes, yes, it's the ZAPPACAST! After a lengthy break, we are back with a VERY SPECIAL Halloween episode just for you! And once again, we are glad to feature as our guest the Vaultmeister JOE TRAVERS, in the first of a two-part discussion as he and Scott chat abou...
ZINY 40th & The Hologram Tour with Joe Travers!
ZappaCast - April 01, 2019 04:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 17 ratingsHowdy once again, folks! This time around, the ZappaCast is serving up another SPECIAL TREAT -- Vaultmeister Joe Travers joins us to talk about the Hologram Tour (coming soon to a city near you!), the Deluxe reissue of Zappa In New York (SUDDENLY AVAILABLE!) and much, much more! Whatcha waitin' ...
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