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Episodes from The Magnificent Others with Billy Corgan
Brian Kehew: The Beatles Archivist Preserving Rock’s Lost Recordings | The Magnificent Others
Billy Corgan sits down with Beatles gear historian and Recording the Beatles co-author Brian Kehew for a deep dive into vintage synths, mixing boards, and the hidden machinery behind rock's greatest records. Kehew explains how The Beatles pushed EMI’s engineers to invent new sounds—and why George…
Billy Corgan and the Nelson Brothers: A Conversation on Music and Life |The Magnificent Others
Billy Corgan welcomes Matthew and Gunnar Nelson — twin sons of teen idol Ricky Nelson and grandsons of TV icons Ozzie and Harriet for a conversation about rock stardom, grief, and the ruthless side of the music business. The brothers trace their journey from losing their father at 18 and…
How Ron Dante Became the Voice of a Generation | The Magnificent Others with Billy Corgan
Billy Corgan welcomes Ron Dante, the unmistakable voice behind the Archies’ “Sugar, Sugar,” for a fascinating look at the hidden machinery of classic pop music. Dante recalls starting as a 17-year-old demo singer, auditioning for the Monkees, and becoming the anonymous voice of two Top 10 hits at…
Producer/Musician Shooter Jennings | The Magnificent Others with Billy Corgan
Producer/musician Shooter Jennings joins Billy Corgan on The Magnificent Others to trace his unconventional path from recording artist to acclaimed producer.Shooter discusses his disastrous Rick Rubin showcase, jamming with the band that became Velvet Revolver and producing Tanya Tucker, Charley…
Conrad Flynn, Part 3 | The Magnificent Others with Billy Corgan
Billy Corgan welcomes Conrad Flynn back for round three—and neither of them knows where the conversation is headed until it happens.Flynn traces the political forces surrounding Britpop and Oasis, while Billy recalls being approached by the Bush administration. They explore the mythology of ancient…
Peter Asher | The Magnificent Others with Billy Corgan
Music legend Peter Asher joins Billy Corgan for a fascinating conversation spanning the British Invasion, the Beatles, Laurel Canyon, and the art of making timeless records. As one half of the chart-topping '60s duo Peter & Gordon, Asher looks back on his unforgettable years at Apple Records…
Tommy Lee |The Magnificent Others with Billy Corgan
Billy Corgan welcomes Mötley Crüe co-founder Tommy Lee for a candid conversation about rock, reinvention, and the future of music. Tommy shares why he used AI to reimagine the artwork for Tommyland Rides Again, why Dolby Atmos has completely changed the way he thinks about making records, and why…
Paul Anka | The Magnificent Others with Billy Corgan
Billy Corgan welcomes legendary songwriter and entertainer Paul Anka for a masterclass on longevity, songwriting, and surviving every era of music. From writing his first hit as a teenager in 1957 to buying back his own masters decades before "owning your masters" was a movement, Anka reflects on…
Matt Pinfield & Allison Hagendorf | The Magnificent Others with Billy Corgan
Billy Corgan welcomes legendary MTV host Matt Pinfield and music journalist /MTV alum Allison Hagendorf to revisit the MTV era — when music videos launched careers, broke new artists, and changed rock culture forever.Matt shares behind-the-scenes stories from the network's most influential years,…
Ann Wilson | The Magnificent Others with Billy Corgan
Billy Corgan sits down with Heart's Ann Wilson to talk about the highs, heartbreaks, and hard-earned lessons behind one of rock's most enduring careers. Ann recalls the exact moment she discovered her powerhouse voice, why Aretha Franklin gave her chills before fame ever did, and how she and sister…
Yoshiki (X Japan) | The Magnificent Others with Billy Corgan
Billy Corgan welcomes legendary musician, composer, and X Japan co-founder Yoshiki for a conversation about creativity, rebellion, and building something that refuses to follow the rules. Yoshiki reflects on helping create the Visual Kei movement, pushing rock music to its limits with X Japan, and…
Filmmaker & Composer John Carpenter | The Magnificent Others with Billy Corgan
Billy Corgan welcomes horror master and filmmaking icon John Carpenter for a fascinating conversation. Carpenter reflects on fighting studios to protect his vision, why he refused to change the ending of The Thing, and what it really means to be an auteur in Hollywood. He shares stories about…