Bonus Episode: Addressing the Tila Tequila Rumor, Billy Corgan’s Shapeshifter, and a Glorious Rock ‘N’ Roll Jimmy Kimmel Performance.
Summary
In this Disgraceland After Party episode, host Jake Brennan debunks the viral conspiracy theory linking Billy Corgan’s shapeshifter claim to Tila Tequila, criticizing the spread of unsourced "Baal" cult rumors online. He also celebrates friend Lo Coonny’s energetic performance on Jimmy Kimmel and previews upcoming episodes on Blondie and the Allman Brothers. The show concludes with listener voicemails discussing Unsane, murder ballads, and basketball, alongside a correction regarding the origin of the Smashing Pumpkins' name.
Topics discussed
Sponsors: TD, ChatGPT Work, and Indeed
Intro: Disgraceland After Party and episode overview
Billy Corgan's shapeshifter claim and the Baal conspiracy theory
Debunking the Tila Tequila shapeshifter rumor
The danger of internet misinformation vs. real music history
Upcoming episodes: Blondie, Allman Brothers, and Southern rock
Sponsors: TD, ChatGPT Work, and Tide
Listener calls: Courtney Love, Unsane, and music perspectives
Listener emails: Bette Midler, murder ballads, and Jalen Brown
Etymology of the band name Smashing Pumpkins
Listener stories: A real shapeshifter experience and As I Lay Dying
Patreon exclusives and Hollywoodland podcast promo
Lo Conny's Jimmy Kimmel performance and weekly recap
Billboard chart from Sept 8, 1994 and final sponsors
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