Posts tagged as "zappacast"

Zappacast Episode #47: Directly From Alex Winter’s Heart To You

November 18, 2020

“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 released by Magnolia Films in the U.S. on November 27th, […]

Zappacast Episode #46: Joe’s Barrage – The Vaultmeister Speaks

September 22, 2020

Scott 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.      ZappaCast is: Created & Hosted by Scott […]

Zappacast Episode #45: Do Politics Belong In Music?

August 27, 2020

As 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 remember, register to vote, run […]

Zappacast Episode #44: Mick Ekers talks Zappa Gear Part 2

June 10, 2020

It’s Zappacast #44! Here we have more fun and merriment 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 retailer and get […]

Zappacast Episode #43: Mick Ekers talks Zappa Gear

March 10, 2020

Happy 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!!! Yet more […]

ZappaCast Episode #42: The Hot Rats Sessions

December 31, 2019

We’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 answered and more! The is […]

ZappaCast Episode #41: Halloween 73!!

October 24, 2019

Well 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 about […]

ZappaCast Episode #38: Zappa And The Blues

June 19, 2018

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 with ED KOMARA (author of ZaFTIG — the Zappa Family Trust Issues Guide) about Frank’s history with the […]