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ZappaCast

The Official Frank Zappa Podcast

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Frequency: 1 episode/72d. Total Eps: 78

The official podcast devoted to chronicling the life and work of American Composer Frank Zappa.

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🇨🇦 Canada - music
10/04/2026
#91
🇩🇪 Germany - music
10/04/2026
#99
🇨🇦 Canada - music
16/07/2025
#72
🇨🇦 Canada - music
01/02/2025
#79

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https://www.usa.gov/register-to-vote
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https://www.donlope.net/fz/notes/THACIOTMOI.html
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https://twitter.com/zappa
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https://twitter.com/mick_ekers
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Into the Zappaverse with Miss Abigail Devoe!

Monday, December 9, 2024 • Duration 01:19:07

Greetings to you all in this festive holiday season! In this decidedly enticing episode, Bill and Scott chat with Miss ABIGAIL DEVOE, host of YouTube's wildly popular VINYL MONDAY where she dives super deep into rock's greatest albums, including lots of brilliant Frank Zappa content! Abby shares with us her journey into the Zappaverse, and gives us some valuable insight into what it is about Frank Zappa that attracts a new generation of fans. Oh, and there's a visit from the Vaultmeister as well! Check it on out, now!

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Happy 50th, Apostrophe (') -- A Deep Dish Special!!!

Wednesday, October 23, 2024 • Duration 01:13:00

We are back, kids! In this episode, Joe, Bill and Scott talk about the various new reissues of APOSTROPHE ('), a top-tier Zappa classic! We go all Deep Dish with you on the new Super Deluxe 50th Anniversary CD reissue of the album, and the two new vinyl editions that are now available! Come and get your love!!

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The History And Collected Improvisations Of The Mothers Of Invention, Vol. 2

Friday, May 12, 2023 • Duration 35:44

Welcome to the second in a series of three special Zappacast episodes where Scott Parker takes you along on his quest to uncover the holy grail of Frank Zappa projects: The History and Collected Improvisations of The Mothers Of Invention.

Joining Scott is producer Phil Surkis, and Joe "Vaultmeister" Travers, as they investigate this infamous unreleased Frank Zappa box set. It was planned for release as a 12 LP box in 1969. When it didn't come out, FZ kept hope alive in interviews throughout the years for a possible release of a version of this set.

A few years ago, a document was discovered (and subsequently shared on the internet) of FZ's intended sequence of songs for a 9 LP version of this box, to be released in 1972. With this invaluable information in hand, the Zappacast crew forensically examine volume one of the three volume 9 LP set.

This episode focuses on volume 2 of the 9LP set titled, Life On The Road.

Can FZ's unreleased masterwork be pieced back together? What has already been released? What HASN'T been released, but still may be lurking in the vault? All this and more on this epic edition of The Zappacast!

For all things FZ, visit The Official Frank Zappa website.

Keep the conversation going on Twitter and Instagram.

ZappaCast is:

Created & Hosted by Scott Parker

Special thanks to Joe "Vaultmeister" Travers

Produced by Phil Surkis

Contact ZappaCast: moi1969@snet.net

DON'T FORGET TO REGISTER TO VOTE!

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The History And Collected Improvisations Of The Mothers Of Invention, Vol. 1

Monday, April 10, 2023 • Duration 01:03:31

This is it. This is the big one. Join host Scott Parker on his quest to uncover the holy grail of Frank Zappa projects: The History and Collected Improvisations of The Mothers Of Invention.

Scott is joined by producer Phil Surkis, and Joe "Vaultmeister" Travers, as they investigate this infamous unreleased Frank Zappa box set. It was planned for release as a 12 LP box in 1969. When it didn't come out, FZ kept hope alive in interviews throughout the years for a possible release of a version of this set.

A few years ago, a document was discovered (and subsequently shared on the internet) of FZ's intended sequence of songs for a 9 LP version of this box, to be released in 1972. With this invaluable information in hand, the Zappacast crew forensically examine volume one of the three volume 9 LP set.

Can FZ's unreleased masterwork be pieced back together? What has already been released? What HASN'T been released, but still may be lurking in the vault? All this and more on this epic edition of The Zappacast!

For all things FZ, visit The Official Frank Zappa website.

Keep the conversation going on Twitter and Instagram.

ZappaCast is:

Created & Hosted by Scott Parker

Special thanks to Joe "Vaultmeister" Travers

Produced by Phil Surkis

Contact ZappaCast: moi1969@snet.net

DON'T FORGET TO REGISTER TO VOTE!

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From FZ To Surf City with David Logeman

Friday, February 24, 2023 • Duration 54:14

Scott Parker, Joe Travers & Phil Surkis ain't messin' around, as they chat with the best Zappa drummer you never heard in your life. Yes, David Logeman, from the short lived spring/summer 1980 lineup, is on hand to celebrate the new release Zappa '80: Mudd Club/Munich.

You'll hear a first hand account from Mr. Logeman of what actually happened on the floor at the Mudd Club, the night when both Vinnie Colaiuta and Terry Bozzio were in the audience, and how he beat over 50 auditioning drummers to secure his place for the spring/summer 1980 tour. All this, plus a not to be believed story of how the Vaultmeister first crossed paths with David, shortly before this podcast was recorded!

For all things FZ, visit The Official Frank Zappa website.

Keep the conversation going on Twitter and Instagram.

ZappaCast is:

Created & Hosted by Scott Parker

Special thanks to Joe "Vaultmeister" Travers

Produced by Phil Surkis

Contact ZappaCast: moi1969@snet.net

DON'T FORGET TO REGISTER TO VOTE!

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The Grandest Wazoo (& Waka Jawaka, too!)

Friday, December 9, 2022 • Duration 59:25

Zappacast celebrates the 50th anniversary of FZ's "big band" period with a deep dive into the just released Waka Wazoo box set!

You'll hear from the Vaultmeister himself, Joe Travers, who assembled this comprehensive collection of recordings that show what went into the making of the classic albums, Waka Jawaka and The Grand Wazoo.

Eat Those Questions: Host Scott Parker and Phil Surkis are on hand to grill Joe about all things conceptual continuity, including: How did Frank's sound change with Kerry McNabb in the studio? Do the new Dolby Atmos releases follow FZ's original quadriphonic intensions? Who wrote the melody to Uncle Remus? Why did Alex Dmochowski only play bass on these two albums? All that and more!

We hope this podcast will provide blessed relief to all those curious about the making of this historical boxset.

For all things FZ, visit The Official Frank Zappa website.

Keep the conversation going on Twitter and Instagram.

ZappaCast is:

Created & Hosted by Scott Parker

Produced by Phil Surkis

Contact ZappaCast: moi1969@snet.net

DON'T FORGET TO REGISTER TO VOTE!

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Frank's Yugoslavian Extravaganza

Friday, October 14, 2022 • Duration 48:49

The Zappacast crew celebrates the new release, Zappa '75: Zagrab/Ljubljana! Joe "Vaultmeister" returns to take Scott Parker and Phil Surkis on a guided tour of this rare band playing in a rare location!

Why did FZ fly the band to Yugoslavia in the midst of his fall tour? Why is this the only multitrack recording of this band? Why did FZ strip down his band after the success of the '74 tours? Scott and Phil grill Joe for answers!

AND, this podcast may contain the birth of a possible future release!

For all things FZ, visit The Official Frank Zappa website.

Keep the conversation going on Twitter and Instagram.

ZappaCast is:

Created & Hosted by Scott Parker

Produced by Phil Surkis

Contact ZappaCast: moi1969@snet.net

DON'T FORGET TO REGISTER TO VOTE!

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Take It Away, Jim Pons!

Friday, September 9, 2022 • Duration 57:48

He was the voice of Billy the Mountain. He was the voice of Jeff Simmons' bad conscience. Heck, he was even the voice of god! It's safe to say that Frank Zappa trusted Jim Pons voice.

Scott Parker and Phil Surkis were honored and thrilled to chat with The Leaves/Turtles/Mothers legend, Jim Pons. Jim did not disappoint with amazing stories from his brief, yet bright time with the vaudeville edition of The Mothers.

Jim shares intimate details about the ill-fated Montreux and Rainbow shows of 1971. Did you know that Mr. Pons created one of the most famous bass lines in rock history?

To dig deeper, seek out The Mothers 1971 box set, Just Another Band From L.A., The 200 Motels box set

For all things FZ, visit The Official Frank Zappa website.

Keep the conversation going on Twitter and Instagram.

ZappaCast is:

Created & Hosted by Scott Parker

Produced by Phil Surkis

Contact ZappaCast: moi1969@snet.net

DON'T FORGET TO REGISTER TO VOTE!

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Joe's Homage: An Erie Box Companion

Episode 53

Friday, June 10, 2022 • Duration 50:39

What is it about Erie, PA? Is there something in the wooder? Scott Parker and Phil Surkis chat with Joe Travers about his latest passion project: Zappa: Erie, a 6CD box set featuring three unbelievably fantastic shows made in and around his hometown of Erie, Pennsylvania - Edinboro College (5/8/74), Gannon University (11/12/74), and The Erie County Fieldhouse (11/12/ 76).

Plus, Joe reveals the origin of how the Vaultmeister came to be, and tells us about The Zappa Band's current east coast tour!

The 'Zappa/Erie' box comes out on June 17, and you can pre-order here: http://frankzappa.lnk.to/zappaerie

CLICK HERE to listen to "Montana", "You Didn't Try To Call Me" and "Village of the Sun" from the box set!

For all things visit The Official Frank Zappa website.

Keep the conversation going on Twitter and Instagram.

ZappaCast is:

Created & Hosted by Scott Parker

Produced by Phil Surkis

Special thanks to Joe Travers

Made in cooperation with The Zappa Trust

Contact ZappaCast: moi1969@snet.net

DON'T FORGET TO REGISTER TO VOTE!

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The Mothers 1971: The Fillmore, The Rainbow & More!

Episode 53

Friday, March 18, 2022 • Duration 51:22

No, Eddie, we are not kidding: Scott Parker and Phil Surkis welcome back Joe "Vaultmeister" Travers for an in-depth exploration of the soon to be released 8 CD box set, The Mothers 1971! The new set will include all four June 1971 shows from the Fillmore East, as well as the historic, and ultimately tragic show from The Rainbow Theater. The set will also include a "hybrid" concert that was compiled from the best recordings from Franks then brand new 4-track recorder. Plus, the inside scoop on how and why the new set will feature a pristine remix of the famous Fillmore encore with John Lennon and Yoko Ono.

For all things Frank Zappa, including pre-ordering The Mothers 1971 Box, visit The Official Frank Zappa website.

Keep the conversation going on Twitter and Instagram.

ZappaCast is:

Created & Hosted by Scott Parker

Produced by Phil Surkis

Special thanks to Joe Travers

Made in cooperation with The Zappa Trust

Contact ZappaCast: moi1969@snet.net

DON'T FORGET TO REGISTER TO VOTE!

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