Overview

• Howie Mandel surprised Bill Burr by bringing Billy Corgan onto his podcast, claiming it was a 'family reunion' based on speculation they might share a father.
• Burr expressed clear frustration, calling Mandel's actions a stunt for ratings and labeling him a 'Hollywood whore' during a subsequent interview.
• Billy Corgan revealed that Mandel misled him into believing Burr was aware of and comfortable with the surprise appearance.
• The speculation about Burr and Corgan being half-brothers originated from a comment made by Corgan's stepmother about their fathers' pasts as traveling musicians.
• Despite the tension, Burr and Corgan bonded slightly over their shared experiences and frustrations with Mandel's approach to the situation.