Bill Burr was not exactly pleased when Howie Mandel ambushed him mid-interview with Billy Corgan, his alleged half-brother

A similar such occurrence took place when Smashing Pumpkins lead singer Billy Corgan publicly shared comedian Bill Burr might be his half-brother, which interested Howie Mandel enough to get both entertainers together for a hilarious chat.

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."

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Comedian Bill Burr was surprised on a podcast by Smashing Pumpkins star Billy Corgan, who previously suggested they may have the same father.

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.

It didn't take long for the pair to turn on Howie Mandel for setting them up.

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Billy Corgan and Bill Burr found themselves at the center of an unexpected family mystery during a recent appearance on 'Howie Mandel Does Stuff'.

This past November, Corgan was a guest on the “ Howie Mandel Does Stuff ” podcast. During the episode, Mandel’s production team accidentally put up a picture of Burr instead of Corgan. The Smashing Pumpkins guitarist/frontman went with it and comprised an elaborate story, considering they could be half brothers.