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Billy Corgan and Bill Burr Joke About Rumored Half-Brother Connection

The Smashing Pumpkins frontman and comedian met on Howie Mandel's podcast to humorously address speculation about sharing the same father.

  • Billy Corgan and Bill Burr appeared together on the 'Howie Mandel Does Stuff' podcast to discuss the rumor that they might be half-brothers.
  • The speculation originated from Corgan's stepmother, who suggested years ago that Burr could be one of Corgan's father's illegitimate children.
  • Mandel orchestrated a surprise meeting between the two, leading to a playful and comedic exchange about their supposed familial connection.
  • Both Corgan and Burr dismissed the idea of being related, with Corgan joking about their differences in talent and Burr questioning the setup's purpose.
  • The meeting concluded with the pair humorously acknowledging their similarities but leaving the rumor unresolved.
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