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Billy Corgan is launching a new podcast, where he'll be interviewing icons in the music world and beyond. Aptly titled The Magnificent Others, his weekly show "will bring listeners face-to-face with world-renowned artists, innovative entrepreneurs, trailblazing scientists, and visionary leaders who have dared to push boundaries and redefine what's possible" according to a press release.
The Smashing Pumpkins shared a trailer for the show on Friday (January 31) that shows some of the big names in his star-studded lineup. The first episode is set to premiere on February 5 and will feature in-depth conversations with KISS legend Gene Simmons, Corey Feldman, Sam Moore (Sam & Dave), Richie Sambora (Bon Jovi), Carnie Wilson (Wilson Phillips), Tom Morello, Pat Benatar & Neil Geraldo. As the press release explains, "Billy and his guests peel back the layers of success in captivating in-person interviews, exploring the triumphs, challenges, and pivotal moments that shaped their journeys and defined their paths."
“The Magnificent Others is a long-form show where we explore with great artists musicians, anybody I truly admire and take you into their inner story about how they got to be so great,” Corgan explained in the trailer. “Look, we’ve all heard great interviews from great artists, we hear the war stories, we are here to figure out what made them great and what keeps them great. We want to hear fresh stories, we want to hear fresh perspectives, we want to understand the times from their individuated perspectives, join me on The Magnificent Others, a very curious and one-of-a-kind exploration of these great minds.”
Watch The Magnificent Others trailer below.