Billy Corgan Celebrates One-Year Podcast Anniversary

The Smashing Pumpkins frontman reflects on the success of his show 'The Magnificent Others'.

Published on Feb. 11, 2026

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Billy Corgan, the lead singer of the Smashing Pumpkins, is marking the one-year anniversary of his podcast 'The Magnificent Others'. The show has featured interviews with a wide range of guests, from musicians like Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley of KISS to activists like Tom Morello of Rage Against the Machine. Corgan says he hopes to continue expanding the reach and scope of the podcast, potentially interviewing authors, historians, and scientists in the future.

Why it matters

Corgan's podcast has resonated with listeners, showcasing his ability to have in-depth, thoughtful conversations beyond just music. As a respected figure in the rock world, Corgan's podcast provides a platform for diverse perspectives and insights that can inspire and enlighten his audience.

The details

The Magnificent Others podcast premiered in February 2025 and has featured a wide range of guests, including musicians like Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley of KISS, Tom Morello of Rage Against the Machine, and Yungblud, as well as media personality Sharon Osbourne. Corgan says he hopes to continue expanding the types of guests, potentially interviewing authors, historians, and scientists in the future.

  • The Magnificent Others podcast premiered in February 2025.
  • Corgan is marking the one-year anniversary of the podcast in February 2026.

The players

Billy Corgan

The lead singer of the Smashing Pumpkins and host of the podcast 'The Magnificent Others'.

Gene Simmons

Co-founder and bassist of the rock band KISS, who has been a guest on Corgan's podcast.

Paul Stanley

Co-founder and lead singer of the rock band KISS, who has been a guest on Corgan's podcast.

Tom Morello

Guitarist for the rock band Rage Against the Machine, who has been a guest on Corgan's podcast.

Yungblud

British singer-songwriter who has been a guest on Corgan's podcast.

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What they’re saying

“Given the tremendous support for my show's first season, the goal now is to expand the reach and scope of our guests to something far more universal and dare I say, spiritual.”

— Billy Corgan (977theriver.com)

“Obviously music and the arts is the easiest lane for me to jump into, but I would love to get to the point where I'm talking to authors, and historians and scientists.”

— Billy Corgan (ABC Audio)

What’s next

Corgan plans to continue expanding the types of guests featured on 'The Magnificent Others' podcast, potentially interviewing authors, historians, and scientists in the future.

The takeaway

Billy Corgan's podcast 'The Magnificent Others' has resonated with listeners in its first year, showcasing Corgan's ability to have thoughtful conversations beyond just music. As he looks to the future, Corgan hopes to further broaden the scope of the podcast, providing a platform for diverse perspectives and insights that can inspire and enlighten his audience.