Bill Burr Confronts Howie Mandel Over Podcast Ambush Featuring Billy Corgan

The comedian criticized Mandel for orchestrating an unannounced meeting with the Smashing Pumpkins frontman, who previously claimed they might share a father.

• Bill Burr appeared on Howie Mandel's podcast, only to be surprised by an unannounced visit from Smashing Pumpkins' Billy Corgan, sparking visible discomfort.
• Corgan had previously shared a story on Mandel's show about his stepmother's belief that Burr might be his half-brother, a claim Burr had not publicly addressed before.
• Burr criticized Mandel for arranging the surprise encounter, accusing him of prioritizing podcast ratings over respect for personal boundaries.
• While Burr expressed frustration over Corgan sharing the story publicly, he clarified that his discomfort stemmed from painful memories of his father, whom he described negatively.
• Corgan explained that Mandel encouraged him to reveal the story during an earlier podcast episode, but both Burr and Corgan have expressed doubts about the legitimacy of the familial connection.

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