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When the comedian, 56, was a guest on Tuesday’s episode of the “Howie Mandel Does Stuff” podcast, a surprise special guest entered: Smashing Pumpkins guitarist Billy Corgan, 57, who previously theorized that he and Burr may be half-brothers.

Bill Burr isn’t happy with Howie Mandel after the latter invited an unwanted guest onto their podcast episode. The comedian, 56, unloaded on Mandel, 69, after Smashing Pumpkins singer, Billy Corgan, 57,

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Burr then clarified that while he has nothing against Corgan, the speculation brings up negative memories. In an effort to lighten the mood, Corgan reaffirmed his own doubts, gesturing to Burr and joking, "The fact that he said he can’t sing, I think, disproves that we’re related, 'cause I’m not funny, so...it goes both ways."

Bill Burr and The Smashing Pumpkins’ Billy Corgan addressed the rumors that they might be half-brothers due to their close resemblance.

Such was the case recently with Bill Burr and Billy Corgan of the Smashing Pumpkins. In 2024, Corgan had spoken with Mandel about the remote possibility that Corgan and Burr were related. It appears Corgan's father was a traveling salesman and had fathered several children while on the road.