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11 SEP 2026 · We’re doing something a little different this time!
Lauren and Russ recently popped over to https://www.youtube.com/@TheAzArchives to talk about one of our very favorite subjects: “Weird Al” Yankovic. And because we had such a fun conversation, we wanted to share the audio here with the Beer’d Al audience.
We talk about how Weird Al brought us together, how Beer’d Al came to be, why Al’s music and comedy have stuck with us for so long, and what makes his work so genuinely special. There are parodies. There are deep cuts. There is probably more Weird Al enthusiasm than any reasonable conversation should contain.
Huge thanks to The Az Archives for having us on and letting us get wonderfully weird for a while. If you missed the original video, consider this your audio-only invitation to join the fun. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/beer-d-al-podcast--5439475/support.
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28 AUG 2026 · Film Threat meets Beer’d Al!
Lauren and Russ are joined by Alan Ng, editor-in-chief of Film Threat, for a conversation about Weird Al’s wonderfully weird movie career.
We dig into UHF, the 1989 box office bomb that somehow survived one of the most brutal movie summers ever to become a beloved cult classic. Why didn’t audiences get it the first time around? Has its rapid-fire, sketch-heavy humor actually gotten funnier with age?
Then we jump ahead to Weird: The Al Yankovic Story, the completely trustworthy and historically accurate account of Al’s life. We talk Daniel Radcliffe, music-biopic clichés, cameos, fake history, and why turning Al’s life story into a parody of biopics may have been the most Weird Al approach possible.
Two Weird Al movies. One actual film critic. And two podcast hosts who are perhaps just a little too invested in all of this. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/beer-d-al-podcast--5439475/support.
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14 AUG 2026 · We’ve made it to Side 2 of Even Worse, and Lauren is once again joined by the one and only Insane Ian to recap the back half of Weird Al’s 1988 album.
We’re digging into what works, what’s wonderfully weird, what has aged in interesting ways, and where these songs land for us after spending way too much time thinking about them individually.
Now that we’ve gone track by track, how does Side 2 hold up as a whole? Which songs rise to the top? And where does Even Worse ultimately land in the Weird Al canon?
Grab your accordion, question your life choices, and join us as we wrap up Side 2 of Even Worse. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/beer-d-al-podcast--5439475/support.
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31 JUL 2026 · Scotty Hagen is back to join us for a look at “Good Old Days,” one of “Weird Al” Yankovic’s darkest and most divisive originals.
We dig into the contrast between its warm, nostalgic sound and increasingly disturbing lyrics, the unsettlingly cheerful narrator, and the way each verse keeps raising the stakes. We also talk about Al’s darker side, the controversy surrounding the song’s return during the 2022 Vanity Tour, and whether comedy changes as the world around it does.
Is “Good Old Days” actually offensive, or is the horror of the narrator exactly what makes the joke work?
(It's not offensive... LINDA.) Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/beer-d-al-podcast--5439475/support.
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17 JUL 2026 · How do you turn one of Weird Al's shortest songs into one of Beer'd Al's longest episodes?
You invite family.
Lauren and Russ are joined by Russ's son (and Lauren's stepson) Zakk for a full Robinson discussion of "Twister," Weird Al's frantic Beastie Boys-style original from Even Worse. Along the way, we dive into the song's brilliant pastiche, explore the Beastie Boys' evolution from punk upstarts to hip-hop legends, reminisce about the cultural phenomenon that was the Twister board game, and somehow manage to conduct an entirely serious literary analysis of a one-minute song.
We also take a detour into the memorable Twister scene from the Michael biopic, debate why some comedy works best in short bursts, and prove that with enough enthusiasm (and enough tangents), even the shortest Weird Al song can inspire a full-length conversation.
It's a full Robinson onslaught—and it all comes full circle. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/beer-d-al-podcast--5439475/support.
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3 JUL 2026 · We're joined by Detroit music scene fixture and all-around groovy guy Scotty Hagen to dive into one of our favorite Weird Al originals, "Velvet Elvis." We talk about how Al perfectly captures the sound of The Police while spinning an earnest story about a guy who's completely devoted to a velvet painting of Elvis Presley. Along the way, we explore why style parodies became such an important part of Al's catalog, what makes kitsch culture so enduring, and why this delightfully ridiculous song works as well as it does.
We also discuss the phenomenon of velvet Elvis paintings, the psychology of collecting, and the stories we attach to the things we treasure. From favorite lyrics and musical deep dives to nostalgia, fandom, and whether Weird Al collectors are really all that different from the song's narrator, this episode celebrates one of Even Worse's most overlooked gems with plenty of laughs along the way. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/beer-d-al-podcast--5439475/support.
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19 JUN 2026 · This week on Beer'd Al, Lauren and Russ are joined by special guest Nick Marocco, owner of Rock City Music Company in Livonia, Michigan, to dive into "Alimony" from Even Worse.
A loving parody of Billy Idol's rebellious anthems, "Alimony" takes a not-so-glamorous look at divorce, financial ruin, and the high cost of heartbreak—all filtered through the brilliantly absurd lens of Weird Al Yankovic.
Along the way, the crew discusses Billy Idol's unmistakable style, why "Alimony" remains one of Al's sharpest genre parodies, and how the song balances over-the-top humor with some surprisingly catchy hooks.
Nick also shares stories from the world of records, guitars, and Detroit rock culture, plus details about his weekly radio show, where every episode features a different musical theme.
Grab your favorite beverage, crank up the sneer, and join us as we ask the important question: is there anything funnier than court-ordered payments set to a Billy Idol beat?
You can find Nick and learn more about his work at https://rockcitymusicco.com, a Metro Detroit shop specializing in guitars, vinyl, lessons, repairs, and more. You can also tune into Nick's themed radio show, Cobra Rock City, on https://www.radiocobradetroit.com.
And https://www.beerdalpodcast.com/even-worse-which-is-good-hair-metal-polka/we discuss at the end of the episode. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/beer-d-al-podcast--5439475/support.
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5 JUN 2026 · This week on Beer'd Al, Lauren is joined by Noah (better known online as I Noah Guy!) to discuss one of Weird Al's most hilariously disturbing originals: "Melanie."
From awkward phone calls and rooftop surveillance to Mohawked cats and increasingly questionable declarations of love, "Melanie" is a masterclass in taking the classic love song and steering it directly off a cliff. Lauren and Noah explore the song's brilliant lyrical escalation, its infectious pop-rock sound, and the way Al perfectly balances absurdity with just enough sincerity to make the whole thing work.
Along the way, they discuss obsessive love songs in popular music, Al's gift for character-driven originals, and why "Melanie" deserves more recognition among Weird Al fans. Is it romantic? Creepy? One of the funniest songs Al ever wrote? The answer is probably yes.
Follow Noah online:
📸 X: @noahmussay
🦋 Bluesky: @noahmussay.bsky.social
📺 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheJuryHouse
Grab a beverage, keep your telescope pointed somewhere appropriate, and join us for a deep dive into one of Weird Al's most delightfully unhinged songs. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/beer-d-al-podcast--5439475/support.
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22 MAY 2026 · This week on Beer’d Al, we’re serving up a big ol’ plate of “Lasagna,” the opening track from side two of Even Worse and Al’s deliciously specific parody of “La Bamba.” Lauren is joined by Justin Remer, whose name is a palindrome and whose upcoming 33 1/3 book about “Weird Al” Yankovic in 3-D will be out in November 2026.
Justin is a writer, filmmaker, musician, and podcaster, which makes him the perfect guest to dig into Al’s accordion-fueled food comedy, parody craft, and the eternal power of pasta.
Grab a fork. Maybe some garlic bread. Definitely don’t listen hungry. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/beer-d-al-podcast--5439475/support.
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8 MAY 2026 · This week, we’re diving headfirst into Side 1 of Even Worse by "Weird Al" Yankovic—the album that reminded the world that Al wasn’t just back… he was even better (ironically, of course). Released in 1988, this record helped relaunch his career and delivered some of his most iconic tracks.
Joining me is the one and only Insane Ian, and we’re going track by track through Side 1: from the larger-than-life opener “Fat,” to the chaos of “Stuck in a Closet with Vanna White,” the minimalist brilliance of “(This Song’s Just) Six Words Long,” and beyond. We break down the parodies, the originals, the musical influences, and the little details that make this era of Al so special.
Along the way, expect hot takes, deep cuts, and a whole lot of appreciation for the craftsmanship behind the comedy. Whether you’ve been spinning this album since ‘88 or you’re discovering it for the first time, this is your backstage pass to one of the most important Weird Al records.
Check out more from Insane Ian:
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/insaneian
Bandcamp: https://insaneian.bandcamp.com/ Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/beer-d-al-podcast--5439475/support.
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