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 Vault...
Dec 09, 2024•1 hr 19 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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!!
Oct 23, 2024•1 hr 13 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode, the ZappaCast team takes a DEEP DISH dive into the new Frank Zappa album, Whisky A Go Go, 1968! This is a HUGE release, packed with interesting and unique events. We go inside the making of the album with Vaultmeister Joe Travers, and Joe takes some questions from you, our amazing listeners! Hoopla in every little sip!
Aug 19, 2024•1 hr 20 min•Transcript available on Metacast That’s right, you heard right, the ZappaCast team chats with THE Art Tripp! You will know Art as the percussionist for The Mothers from 1968 to 1970, and as Ed Marimba, with Captain Beefheart and His Magic Band. In this incredibly special episode, we chat with Art about his life and career, and the many highlights contained therein! This is a MUST listen! Hotcha!
Jun 21, 2024•1 hr 12 min•Transcript available on Metacast Well hello again, friends and neighbors! It's your old pals the ZappaCast team, ready with all the new that's fit to hear! And what do you we have ready to serve up hot and fresh? How about a DEEP DISH dive into the 50th Anniversary Deluxe Edition of OVER-NITE SENSATION? Yes kids, the Vaultmeister himself shares his processes with all of us, taking us behind the scenes of this massively wonderful set! This is part two of two big parts, just the way we like it!
Feb 22, 2024•49 min•Transcript available on Metacast Well hello again, friends and neighbors! It's your old pals the ZappaCast team, ready with all the new that's fit to hear! And what do you we have ready to serve up hot and fresh? How about a DEEP DISH dive into the 50th Anniversary Deluxe Edition of OVER-NITE SENSATION? Yes kids, the Vaultmeister himself shares his processes with all of us, taking us behind the scenes of this massively wonderful set! This is part one of two big parts, so be ready for it!
Jan 29, 2024•48 min•Transcript available on Metacast And now, ladies and gentlemen, for your listening pleasure, we here at ZappaCast Mobile Labs present part deux of our Deep Dish into the pleasure center that is Funky Nothingness! Scott and Bill grill Sir Joseph on the finer points (and moments) of this epic set. Worth the eartime, as we are sure you'll agree!
Nov 28, 2023•38 min•Transcript available on Metacast Well looky here! In this episode, we introduce the newest member of the ZappaCast team -- Zappa fanatic, musician and all-around good guy Bill Camarata! Bill joins Joe and Scott for a deep-dish (Chicago, what up?) dive into the extraordinary world of FUNKY NOTHINGNESS. All the geeky nitty-gritty you could ask for and more!
Oct 24, 2023•1 hr 1 min•Transcript available on Metacast Did you think we were done talking about Frank Zappa's greatest unreleased masterpiece, The History and Collected Improvisations of The Mothers Of Invention ? Yes, we know that we just finished our three episode run on this subject ( check them out here ). The credits rolled. But then we thought, "If our favorite Marvel movie can have a fancy post-credits scene, then why can't we? It's time to roll the tympani as Scott Parker, Phil Surkis, and Joe "Vaultmeister" Tra...
Aug 18, 2023•44 min•Transcript available on Metacast Congratulations! You made it to the final installment in this series of three very special Zappacast episodes where Scott Parker tries to solve the mystery of Frank Zappa's greatest unreleased masterpiece: The History and Collected Improvisations of The Mothers Of Invention. Scott is joined once again by producer Phil Surkis, and Joe "Vaultmeister" Travers. Together, they try to summon their superpowers to determine what this infamous unreleased Frank Zappa box was, and can it eve...
Jun 07, 2023•50 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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 ...
May 12, 2023•36 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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 ...
Apr 10, 2023•1 hr 4 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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...
Feb 24, 2023•54 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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&a...
Dec 09, 2022•59 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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 po...
Oct 14, 2022•49 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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 show...
Sep 09, 2022•58 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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 ...
Jun 10, 2022•51 min•Ep 53•Transcript available on Metacast 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, th...
Mar 18, 2022•51 min•Ep 53•Transcript available on Metacast Scott Parker, Phil Surkis, and the world's most polite drummer, Joe Travers, welcome critically acclaimed author and indisputable queen of the groupies, Pamela Des Barres. Saint Valentine meets St. Alfonzo in this especially lovely edition of the ZappaCast! For all things Frank Zappa, including pre-ordering The Mothers 1971 box set, visit The Official Frank Zappa website . Keep the conversation going on Twitter and Instagram . ZappaCast is: Created & Hosted by Scott Parker Produced by P...
Feb 11, 2022•40 min•Ep 52•Transcript available on Metacast Joe “Vaultmeister” Travers takes Scott Parker, Phil Surkis, and you, the listener, on a very special guided tour of the soon to be released 200 Motels 50th Anniversary box set. If you thought you knew 200 Motels, think again! Plus, previews of upcoming ZappaCast shows featuring Pamela Des Barres and Jim Pons! For all things Frank Zappa, including pre-ordering The 200 Motels 50th Anniversary editions, visit The Official Frank Zappa website . Keep the conversation going on Twitter and Instagram . ...
Dec 10, 2021•54 min•Ep 51•Transcript available on Metacast Scott Parker, Phil Surkis and Joe ”Vaultmeister” Travers are joined by Frank Zappa’s longest tenured drummer, the legendary Chad Wackerman. Wackerman shares about FZ projects that almost came to be, and recounts the evening that’s now preserved on the new release: Zappa ‘88: The Last U.S. Show. Plus, a sneak peek into Chad Wackerman’s “Drum Room”. Warning/Guarantee: This podcast is not just for drummers! For all things Frank Zappa, including the new release, Zappa ‘88: The Last U.S. Show, visit ...
Jun 11, 2021•1 hr•Ep 50•Transcript available on Metacast Host Scott Parker and producer Phil Surkis are joined by multi-instrumentalist and vocal monster, Robert Martin. Martin was in every Zappa band from 1981 through 1988, and is still very involved in Frank's music as part of the "The Zappa Band". Martin discusses his early career playing on classic Philly soul tracks, how he auditioned for Frank, and his thoughts on the often discussed '88 tour. For all things FZ visit The Official Frank Zappa website. www.zappa.com Keep the co...
Mar 19, 2021•56 min•Ep 49•Transcript available on Metacast New year, new ZappaCast! What's in store for 2021? Host Scott Parker and producer Phil Surkis are joined by Ahmet Zappa and Joe "Vaultmeister" Travers , as they answer all manner of FZ related questions from near and far. Are some of their answers serious and loaded with secret underground candy-rock psychedelic profundities? Maybe. For all things FZ visit The Official Frank Zappa website. www.zappa.com Keep the conversation going on Twitter and Instagram . ZappaCast is: Created &...
Feb 02, 2021•52 min•Ep 48•Transcript available on Metacast "Franksgiving" is almost here! To celebrate this momentous occasion, host Scott Parker and producer Phil Surkis welcome Alex Winter, Ahmet Zappa and Joe Travers to the ZappaCast. The conversation takes a deep dive into the making of Winter's extraordinary new documentary, ZAPPA . ZAPPA will be released by Magnolia Films in the U.S. on November 27th, 2020, in select theaters and On Demand. For all things FZ visit The Official Frank Zappa website. www.zappa.com Keep the conversation...
Nov 20, 2020•53 min•Ep 47•Transcript available on Metacast Scott Parker welcomes back Joe ”Vaultmeister” Travers, and Zappacast producer Phil Surkis. Joe shares the real deal behind the recent Mothers 1970 box, and the imminent Halloween 1981 box. Deep cut: Joe shares about his ultimate FZ fanboy life as the drummer for The Zappa Band. For all things FZ, including the Halloween ‘81 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 Surki...
Sep 22, 2020•59 min•Ep 46•Transcript available on Metacast As the US enters the most high stakes political season of modern times, ZappaCast takes a deep dive into Frank Zappa's political songs, as well as a listen to a few eerily prescient interviews. Host Scott Parker welcomes Ed Komara, and new ZappaCast producer, Phil Surkis, to the panel. So remember, register to vote, run for office, and listen to this podcast. For all things FZ, visit The Official Frank Zappa website . Keep the conversation going on Twitter and Instagram . ZappaCast is: Crea...
Aug 26, 2020•58 min•Ep 45•Transcript available on Metacast Well hiya! Here we have more fun and merriment -- more with our very own Mick Ekers, who chats with Scott and Ian about his must-have book ZAPPA GEAR! Splodgeness Abounds? Maybe, if we knew what that meant! In any case, get thee to a bookstore (if they're open!) or to your favorite online retailer and get your copy of ZAPPA GEAR right NOW!!! The official Frank Zappa website Host: Scott Parker Produced by Scott Parker in cooperation with The Zappa Family Trust Contact ZappaCast: moi1969@snet...
Jun 10, 2020•1 hr 5 min•Ep 44•Transcript available on Metacast Happy 2020, ZappaCasters! In this episode, we are proud to make our very own MICK EKERS the star of the show as he talks about his long-awaited new book, ZAPPA GEAR! This authorized look at the guitars, amps, effects and other musical equipment is NOT TO BE MISSED! Grab yourself a copy NOW!!! Yet more hoopla abounds!!! Mick Ekers on Twitter The Zappa Gear book website The official Frank Zappa website Host: Scott Parker Produced by Scott Parker in cooperation with The Zappa Family Trust Contact Z...
Mar 09, 2020•2 hr 33 min•Ep 43•Transcript available on Metacast We're a little podcast with our hair gassed back! Yes folks, the ZappaCast returns with that grooviest of groovies, Vaultmeister Joe Travers, as he and Scott discuss THE HOT RATS SESSIONS , a massive 6-CD box set that has just been released! Get yours now! Over two hours of your questions answered and more! The is a big one folks, so come in and enjoy! The official Frank Zappa website Host: Scott Parker Produced by Scott Parker in cooperation with The Zappa Family Trust Contact ZappaCast: m...
Dec 29, 2019•2 hr 7 min•Ep 42•Transcript available on Metacast Well well well, look what's back! Yes, yes, it's the ZAPPACAST! After a lengthy break, we are back with a VERY SPECIAL Halloween episode just for you! And once again, we are glad to feature as our guest the Vaultmeister JOE TRAVERS, in the first of a two-part discussion as he and Scott chat about the new album HALLOWEEN '73!! This features five discs of glorious 1973 goodness, brought to you by FZ and the beloved "Roxy lineup" of the Mothers. Go to Zappa.com now and try ...
Oct 24, 2019•1 hr 20 min•Transcript available on Metacast 
