Best beerdal Podcasts (2026)

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Beer'd Al Anthology: A Robinson Family Christmas 57:17

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It’s a holly-jolly Weird Al family Christmas once again 🎄 This episode originally dropped last year, but it’s back for a 2025 holiday encore — and it’s still a full house of Robinsons. Lauren’s here. Russ is here. Zakk is here. We’re diving into “Christmas at Ground Zero,” “The Night Santa Went Crazy,” and plenty of other offbeat holiday classics, …

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Beer'd Al Anthology: A Very Brak Christmas... Now Fully Re-Gifted! 58:24

1M ago58:24

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We’re unwrapping a classic Beer’d Al gem for the Beer’d Al Anthology series! This festive favorite originally dropped a couple years ago, and we’re thrilled to bring it back just in time for the holidays. (Don’t fret—we’ll be back with brand-new episodes once we roll into the new year!) Andy “Brak and other things” Merrill returns to help us spread…

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Beer'd Al Anthology: Revisiting WEIRD with Eric Appel 55:26

2M ago55:26

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We're rewinding back to one of my favorite conversations from December 2023 — and it’s absolutely worth a replay. This episode features my chat with Eric Appel: director, co-writer, and the wonderfully chaotic genius behind WEIRD: The Al Yankovic Story. Eric is every bit as sharp, kind, and hilarious as you'd hope, and we get into all things WEIRD …

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Beer'd Al Anthology: Before Lauren had Squeeze Box (or a Husband) 1:07:17

2M ago1:07:17

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Originally released in November 2021, this very special episode returns as part of our anthology series! Before they were husband and wife, Lauren and Russ teamed up for a deep-dive into "Weird Al" Yankovic’s legendary Squeeze Box vinyl collection. They unpack every detail—the design, the tracklist, the collector appeal—and share plenty of laughs (…

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Beer'd Al Anthology: The Great Poodle Hat Incident 1:10:05

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We’re taking a trip back in time—way back to 2021—for a very special re-release! This isn’t just any episode of Beer’d Al. It’s the one where Russ and Lauren have their very first conversation. Like… ever. And what better album to bond over than "Weird Al" Yankovic’s delightfully wacky Poodle Hat? Expect laughter, awkward charm, a few "getting to k…

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Polka Party: A Polka Party Party - Polka Party Side 2 Recap 1:09:12

3M ago1:09:12

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🎶 It’s time to flip that record over! 🎶 Lauren is once again joined by the wonderfully weird Insane Ian to dive into Side 2 of Weird Al’s “Polka Party!” The dynamic duo keeps the laughs rolling as they break down every track, share favorite moments, and debate where this oft-overlooked album fits in Al’s larger legacy. Expect deep cuts, bad puns, a…

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Polka Party: A Polka Party Party - Christmas at Ground Zero 55:33

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Deck the halls… with fallout? This week on the Beer’d Al Podcast, Lauren is joined by the always-entertaining Two-Eff Jeff from the Suggested Articles Podcast to unwrap Weird Al’s delightfully dark holiday classic, “Christmas at Ground Zero.” Grab your favorite seasonal brew and join us as we toast to catchy carols, Cold War satire, and the bizarre…

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Polka Party: A Polka Party Party - Good Enough for Now 47:27

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Lauren & Russ are joined by special guest Noah (you know, “Noah Guy”) to unpack Weird Al’s hilarious-style parody “Good Enough for Now.” We dig into what makes this song both romantic and brutally honest, how it flips the country love-ballad trope on its head, and which lines hit you in the feels (or in your ego). Plus: reflections on relationships…

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Polka Party: A Polka Party Party - Toothless People 49:32

5M ago49:32

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Lauren and Russ are back with a very special guest—our good friend Robert Yaniz Jr.! This week, we’re biting into Weird Al’s “Toothless People,” digging into Mick Jagger’s “Ruthless People,” AND chewing over the 1986 comedy Ruthless People. That’s right: one conversation, three ruthless (and toothless) angles. We cover the music, the movie, and of …

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Polka Party: A Polka Party Party - Don't Wear Those Shoes 1:03:18

5M ago1:03:18

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This week, we lace up for a deep dive into one of Weird Al’s most criminally underappreciated originals: “Don’t Wear Those Shoes.” And joining us is none other than Zeb — yes, that Zeb. Everybody knows Zeb. We’re talking petty breakups, questionable footwear, and how this little synthpop gem might just be riff-cousins with The Kinks’ “Father Christ…

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Polka Party: A Polka Party Party - Here's Johnny 1:02:35

5M ago1:02:35

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The Polka Party rages on—and we’re flipping the record to Side 2! This week, we're diving into “Here’s Johnny,” Weird Al’s tribute to The Tonight Show’s iconic Ed McMahon... or is it just a catchy jam about late-night obsession? Either way, we’ve got a first-time guest (and first-time podcaster!) joining us: our friend Kevin! Tune in as we talk 80s…

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This Knob Goes to Eleven: Bigger & Weirder Tour at Pine Knob Recap 1:13:50

6M ago1:13:50

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Lauren and Russ are back from Pine Knob and buzzing with excitement! In this episode of the Beer’d Al Podcast, we’re breaking down our unforgettable night seeing “Weird Al” Yankovic on the Bigger & Weirder Tour. From the VIP treatment (yes, we saw our hero up close!) to the high-energy setlist and Al’s unbeatable stage presence, we cover it all. He…

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Polka Party: A Polka Party Party - Polka Party Side 1 Recap 1:02:13

6M ago1:02:13

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Let’s get weird—Polka Party! weird. This week on the Beer’d Al Podcast, Lauren is joined by comedy musician, parody wizard, and all-around awesome human Insane Ian to dive into Side 1 of Weird Al Yankovic’s Polka Party! album. We’re talking about everything from hernias to spuds, and we’re loving every minute of it. Tracks on the menu include: The …

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Polka Party: A Polka Party Party - Polka Party 1:15:20

7M ago1:15:20

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It’s a Polka Party—literally and figuratively! This week, Lauren and Russ take on the high-energy polka medley “Polka Party” from Weird Al’s Polka Party! album. And they’re not alone—Polka Bob is back to lend his accordion-fueled wisdom and enthusiasm! We break down the song-by-song madness, marvel at the medley magic, and ask the big questions: Wh…

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Polka Party: A Polka Party Party - One of Those Days 53:28

7M ago53:28

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It’s one of those days… but in the best way possible! Lauren is joined by the delightfully nerdy and wonderfully weird Jeff Nucera (aka UHJeff) to talk all about the song “One of Those Days” from Polka Party! You might know Jeff as one of the filmmakers behind Tight & Nerdy—the fabulous documentary about the world’s first Weird Al-themed burlesque …

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Polka Party: A Polka Party Party - Addicted to Spuds 49:04

8M ago49:04

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We're starch-raving mad this week! Lauren and Russ are joined by the spudtacular Ian Glaubinger, Art Director at RSVLTS, to break down the third track on Polka Party—Weird Al’s ode to tuber obsession: “Addicted to Spuds.” From mashed metaphors to fried philosophies, this episode peels back the layers on one of Al’s most underrated food parodies. Ge…

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Polka Party: A Polka Party Party - Dog Eat Dog 42:21

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The Beer’d Al Podcast is back with the second installment of our Polka Party album series, and this week we’re diving headfirst into the caffeinated chaos of “Dog Eat Dog”! Lauren and Russ are joined by none other than Jim Elek, the fearless and fabulous admin of the Close Personal Friends of Weird Al Facebook group. Together, we unpack the delicio…

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Polka Party: A Polka Party Party - Living with a Hernia 52:11

9M ago52:11

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🎉 It’s time to kick off our Polka Party deep dive—aka the Polka Party party! In this episode, Lauren and Russ are diving headfirst into the lead track: “Living with a Hernia.” And they’re not going it alone—friend of the show and all-around great guy KC from The Itch Rocks podcast joins the party! We’re talking medical mayhem, James Brown flair, an…

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Dare to be Stupid: A Deep Dive - Dare to Re-Sequence 29:53

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"Dare to Re-Sequence: Making Dare to Be Stupid Make Sense" This week, Lauren and Russ take their marriage to the next level and take on a noble Weird Al challenge: rearranging the tracklist of Dare to Be Stupid into an order that (dare we say it?) makes more sense. We each came up with our own new sequence for the album, and we’re diving deep into …

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Dare to be Stupid: A Deep Dive - Side 2 1:06:19

10M ago1:06:19

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The deep dive concludes! Lauren and Insane Ian are diving into Side 2 of Dare to be Stupid. From polkas to parodies and everything in between (mostly in between), they unpack the genius of Al’s songwriting, discuss the sheer weirdness and brilliance of these tracks, and probably go off on a few hilarious tangents along the way. Will they dare to be…

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Dare to be Stupid: A Deep Dive - Hooked on Polkas 1:14:53

10M ago1:14:53

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Polka time, baby! Lauren is joined by Russ and the newly-appointed "Polka Bob" to dive into the accordion-fueled madness of "Hooked on Polkas," the high-energy album closer from Dare to Be Stupid. We break down Weird Al’s brilliant medley choices, discuss what makes polka so undeniably fun, and celebrate the joy of accordion-fueled chaos. Is this t…

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Dare to be Stupid: A Deep Dive - Cable TV 35:37

11M ago35:37

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Lauren and Russ are back with a quick and fun discussion about "Cable TV" from Dare to Be Stupid! It’s an okay song, and this is an okay-length episode—so why not give it a listen? 😆 Plus, stick around for the midroll featuring some beautiful piano renditions of Weird Al tracks by our talented friend, Summer Woods! 🎹 Crack open a cold one and join …

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Dare to be Stupid: A Deep Dive - This is the Life 55:29

11M ago55:29

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Pop the champagne and polish your monocles, because we’re living the high life on this episode of Beer’d Al! Lauren and Russ are joined by fellow Weird Al aficionado UH-Jeff, who’s here to talk all about “This is the Life” from the Dare to Be Stupid album. But that’s not all—Jeff is also promoting his documentary, Tight & Nerdy, a deep dive into th…

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Dare to be Stupid: A Deep Dive - Girls Just Wanna Have Lunch 1:05:02

12M ago1:05:02

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Grab a snack and get ready for a fun and fascinating deep dive! In this episode we’re serving up a hearty discussion on Weird Al’s Dare to Be Stupid classic, "Girls Just Wanna Have Lunch." Joining me at the table is author and musicologist Lily Hirsch, and together, we unpack the humor, the history, and the gendered music themes behind this quirky …

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Dare to be Stupid: A Deep Dive - George of the Jungle & Slime Creatures from Outer Space 58:18

12M ago58:18

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Welcome to side 2 of Dare to be Stupid! This episode is a two-fer. Good buddy Noah is back to talk about "George of the Jungle" and "Slime Creatures from Outer Space." What works? What doesn't? Why does this even exist? What do they want from us? Who do they think they are? Tune in as we talk about it all! Beer'd Al is a member of the OddPods Media…

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2025 Kickoff: New Year's Eve Polka-palooza! 1:27:15

1y ago1:27:15

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It's the first epsiode of 2025! And it's a good one! Lauren & Russ are joined by our friends and all-around good dudes Chris Hollister and Bob Oakes to talk about Weird Al's recent collab with Jimmy Fallon and The Roots, "New Years Eve Polka (5-4-3-2-1)." And, in a Beer'd Al Podcast first, all four humans recorded this episode in-house! It was a fu…

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A Weird Al Family Christmas: "Christmas at Ground Zero" & "The Night Santa Went Crazy" 55:48

1y ago55:48

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It's a holly jolly Weird Al family Christmas over here today! It's a full house of Robinsons! Lauren is here! Russ is here! Zakk is here! We're talking about "Christmas at Ground Zero" and "The Night Santa Went Crazy" and a whole bunch of other holiday goodness. Sit back and enjoy a fun family holiday convo! Beer'd Al is a very merry member of the …

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Bonus Episode: BFYTW Rehash - My Sweet Little Weird Al Yankovictims 1:36:43

1y ago1:36:43

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Lauren & Russ appeared on the BFYTW Podcast in an ALL WEIRD AL episode! That very episode now also lives HERE! NOTE: EXPLICIT LANGUAGE Original BFYTW show notes: Game 1 - Anti-Kareoke I've got four lists of Weird Al song titles from commercially released albums according to Wikipedia, and each team is going to take it in turns to try and communicat…

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UHF's Got Character - Exploring the Ensemble Cast 1:12:17

1y ago1:12:17

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While we're taking a break between sides on Dare to Be Stupid, we're gonna stretch our legs a little bit for the holiday season. Today is a fun one! Russ & Lauren are joined by Ian Glaubinger to discuss UHF (and other things!). We're going to dig into some of the more minor characters in the film--you know, the ones that have amazing moments but ar…

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Dare to be Stupid: A Deep Dive - Side 1 1:34:12

1y ago1:34:12

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We've made it to the end of side one of Dare to be Stupid! Like with the last album, I'm joined again by the most insane of Ians, INSANE IAN, to recap the majesty of side 1. We laugh! We wax poetic! We make some pretty salient points! You're gonna love it! Check out the glory of Insane Ian here! http://insaneian.bandcamp.com YouTube.com/insaneian P…

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Dare to be Stupid: A Deep Dive - Yoda 58:59

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We've reached the last track on side 1 of Dare to be Stupid! What a magical thing. Today we're talking about "Yoda." Russ is here (yay!), and we're joined by Stevie aka "Midnight Smoke" from the BFYTW podcast. We have a GREAT time! We hope you enjoy it! NOTE: Stevie gonna Stevie, and the language got a little bluer than we usually do here in the se…

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Dare to be Stupid: A Deep Dive - "One More Minute" 1:23:00

1y ago1:23:00

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This episode is huge! There are so many people! Lauren is here! Russ is here! KC and Aaron from Itch Rocks are here! And we're all here to talk about "One More Minute," the next track on Dare to be Stupid. Sit back, relax, and get ready for a WILD RIDE. Check out all the amazing things the Itch does! Head over to ItchRocks.com! And, ya know, check …

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Dare to be Stupid: A Deep Dive - "I Want A New Duck" 49:50

1+ y ago49:50

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"I Want a New Duck" is the next track! Garret from (is he from? or is he THE?) NoDak Nerd is here to go over this track. We have a good time talking about ducks, Huey Lewis, and so much more. GET IT! (Get it?) Check out the NoDak Nerd here! Beer'd Al is a ducky member of the OddPods Media Network. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spr…

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Dare to be Stupid: A Deep Dive - "Dare to be Stupid" 1:02:06

1+ y ago1:02:06

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Dare to be Stupid keeps on rolling! Track 2 is the title track ("Dare to be Stupid," in case you didn't catch that). Along for the ride is (unsurprisingly) Russ and (not totally surprisingly, but less expected) Noah. Noah is, of course, the guy we mean when we say "I Noah guy" on this show. Just exactly how stupid do we dare to get? Listen in and f…

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Dare to Be Stupid: A Deep Dive - "Like a Surgeon" 53:49

1+ y ago53:49

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We're back with the next album deep dive! We wrapped up "Weird Al" Yankovic in 3-D a few weeks ago, so that means it's time to go full speed ahead into Dare to be Stupid! Buckle up! I've got some amazing guests lined up for this series, so you'll want to make sure you listen to everything! Speaking of amazing guests... Track 1 is "Like a Surgeon." …

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Taking Funny Music Seriously - A Chat with Lily Hirsch! 55:33

1+ y ago55:33

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If there's one thing we're passionate about on this show, it's taking funny music seriously. Like, really seriously. Seriously seriously. If there's another person in the world who's passionate about that, it's Lily Hirsch. In her third (third? Yeah, third) appearance on this show, Lily's back to talk about her book Taking Funny Music Seriously. Se…

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We're Talking Spy Hard. They Call it Spy Hard. This Episode is About Spy Haaaaaaard. 55:16

1+ y ago55:16

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The flim is Spy Hard. The song is "Spy Hard." "Spy Hard" is the theme from Spy Hard. Is the song good? Yes. Is the movie good? We're gonna talk about that. I'm joined by Robert Yaniz Jr. from Crooked Table Productions to dig into this 1996 cinematic... thing. Check out all things Crooked Table! And check out Back to Bluey, too! Beer'd Al: Part of a…

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"Polkamania!" & UHF in 4K: NEW AL IN THE NEWS! 1:13:32

1+ y ago1:13:32

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What a time to be alive! We live in a world of resplendent joy! In the past month, your hero and mine, "Weird Al" Yankovic, has deigned to bestow upon us a multitude of gifts! We got to enjoy the 35th Anniversary Ultra 4K release of 1989's majestic cult classic UHF (it's not a cult... it's just classic). We also got to experience a BRAND NEW WEIRD …

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"Weird Al" Yankovic: In 3-D 40th Anniversary - Side 2 Recap 1:20:02

1+ y ago1:20:02

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To celebrate the 40th anniversary of The "Weird Al" Yankovic: In 3-D album, I've got some help to go through the album track-by-track. Over the course of this year, we'll dig deep into each song and have a good time doing it! This week, I'm wrapping things up and tackling all of SIDE 2 with, your friend and mine, INSANE IAN! Check out all the cool …

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"Weird Al" Yankovic: In 3-D 40th Anniversary - "Nature Trail to Hell" 1:09:41

1+ y ago1:09:41

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To celebrate the 40th anniversary of The "Weird Al" Yankovic: In 3-D album, I've got some help to go through the album track-by-track. Over the course of this year, we'll dig deep into each song and have a good time doing it! It's the last track! It's "Nature Trail to Hell"!!! IN 3-D!!!! Better run for your lives! Docking Bay 77 stalwart Disney Joh…

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"Weird Al" Yankovic: In 3-D 40th Anniversary - "Theme from Rocky XIII" 1:01:45

1+ y ago1:01:45

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To celebrate the 40th anniversary of The "Weird Al" Yankovic: In 3-D album, I've got some help to go through the album track-by-track. Over the course of this year, we'll dig deep into each song and have a good time doing it! Garret from the EverTrending Story podcast is here to talk about "Theme from Rocky XIII." Or, if you must, "The Rye or the K…

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"Weird Al" Yankovic: In 3-D 40th Anniversary - "That Boy Could Dance" 52:38

1+ y ago52:38

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To celebrate the 40th anniversary of The "Weird Al" Yankovic: In 3-D album, I've got some help to go through the album track-by-track. Over the course of this year, we'll dig deep into each song and have a good time doing it! "That Boy Could Dance" is up next. What could we possibly talk about with this one? Tune in to find out! Russ is here again!…

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"Weird Al" Yankovic: In 3-D 40th Anniversary - "King of Suede" 1:06:55

1+ y ago1:06:55

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To celebrate the 40th anniversary of The "Weird Al" Yankovic: In 3-D album, I've got some help to go through the album track-by-track. Over the course of this year, we'll dig deep into each song and have a good time doing it! "King of Suede" is the topic du jour. Along for the ride this time is Dayton from the Docking Bay 77 Podcast. Dayton brings …

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"Weird Al" Yankovic: In 3-D 40th Anniversary - "Mr. Popeil" 1:09:07

1+ y ago1:09:07

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To celebrate the 40th anniversary of The "Weird Al" Yankovic: In 3-D album, I've got some help to go through the album track-by-track. Over the course of this year, we'll dig deep into each song and have a good time doing it! On to SIDE 2! Track 7: "Mr. Popeil" featuring KC from THE ITCH!... and Russ from the Infectious Groove Music YouTube channel…

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"Weird Al" Yankovic: In 3-D 40th Anniversary - Side 1 Recap 1:08:50

1+ y ago1:08:50

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To celebrate the 40th anniversary of The "Weird Al" Yankovic: In 3-D album, I've got some help to go through the album track-by-track. Over the course of this year, we'll dig deep into each song and have a good time doing it! This week, I'm tackling all of SIDE 1 with INSANE IAN! Check out all the cool stuff Insane Ian does! YouTube.com/insaneian P…

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"Weird Al" Yankovic: In 3-D 40th Anniversary - "Polkas on 45" 1:11:23

2y ago1:11:23

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To celebrate the 40th anniversary of The "Weird Al" Yankovic: In 3-D album, I've got some help to go through the album track-by-track. Over the course of this year, we'll dig deep into each song and have a good time doing it! Track 6: "Polkas on 45" featuring Brad from The Album Concept Hour is here to help me talk through the polka that started it…

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Bonus Episode: Variety Snaps by the Pup Pups 15:50

2y ago15:50

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Surprise! It's a bonus episode! This week I'm talking with David Rosen--podcaster, musician, composer, and mastermind behind the Pup Pups. What are the Pup Pups? It's a fun novelty music project for the love of pets! David was on when they dropped their first album... and they're back! Join in the fun tonight at 9pm Eastern / 6pm Pacific for the Pu…

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"Weird Al" Yankovic: In 3-D 40th Anniversary - "I Lost on Jeopardy" 1:16:00

2y ago1:16:00

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To celebrate the 40th anniversary of The "Weird Al" Yankovic: In 3-D album, I've got some help to go through the album track-by-track. Over the course of this year, we'll dig deep into each song and have a good time doing it! Track 5: "I Lost on Jeopardy" featuring Richie from the sunsetted Super Media Bros podcast and the totally alive gonstFM pro…

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"Weird Al" Yankovic: In 3-D 40th Anniversary - Buy Me A Condo 1:07:46

2y ago1:07:46

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To celebrate the 40th anniversary of The "Weird Al" Yankovic: In 3-D album, I've got some help to go through the album track-by-track. Over the course of this year, we'll dig deep into each song and have a good time doing it! Track 4: "Buy Me a Condo" featuring Mike from the Pub Trivia Experience and Boozy Bracketology podcasts. He's also one of th…

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"Weird Al" Yankovic: In 3-D 40th Anniversary - The Brady Bunch 1:05:25

2y ago1:05:25

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To celebrate the 40th anniversary of The "Weird Al" Yankovic: In 3-D album, I've got some help to go through the album track-by-track. Over the course of this year, we'll dig deep into each song and have a good time doing it! Track 3: "The Brady Bunch" featuring Russ from the Infectious Groove Music YouTube channel (and also of "my husband" fame). …

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