Beer‘d Al Podcast
202 episodes - English - Latest episode: 2 months ago -We talk about TWO of the greatest things in the world: Beer and ”Weird Al”! ...And a bunch of other stuff.
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Episode 67: Cavity Search ft. Dr. Dank & Warheads Black Cherry
March 17, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 55 MBWe’re doing the only thing we could do for St. Paddy’s Day… We’re talking about a parody of a U2 song! “Cavity Search” is a parody of “Hold Me, Thrill Me, Kiss Me, Kill Me”… but we didn’t always know that. Listen in as we muse over our brews, talk about some dental stuff (because cavity search), take a detour through some Nintendo stuff, John has a musical interlude, share some tales from urgent care, Lauren discusses her hot dentists, we plug our family meat, some Frasier talk, prescription ...
Very Special Episode: EverTrending "Weird Al" Story ft. Garret
March 10, 2023 08:00 - 43 minutes - 39.6 MBIt's time for something completely different! Our buddy Garret from the OddPods Media Network show the EverTrending Story podcast joins me today to give "Weird Al" the EverTrending treatment. He brough his show's format over to us, and boy do we have a good time! Listen for a completely unique and made-up romantic comedy featuring some of our favorite things about "Weird Al" Yankovic. We also spend some time talking about how awesome "Weird Al" is. Because duh. Check out the EverTrending St...
Episode 66: Close But No Cigar ft. Jai Alai & Cafe Con Leche
March 03, 2023 08:00 - 1 hour - 61.1 MBAre we lobbing hand greneades, kiddo? No, I don't think we are! We're talking "Close but No Cigar" today here on ye olde Beer'd Al Podcast. We love this Cake pastiche so much that it's number six on our list! (For now. John's grand rerank plans are supposedly pending.) Listen in as we take a fun journey through Cake, the VIBRASLAP, Jai Alai, cake preferences, some bad jokes, and so much more! Lauren has Jai Alai from Cigar City Brewing. John has Cafe Con Leche from Cigar City Brewing. Yep. W...
Bonus Episode: "Showgals: The Movie"
February 26, 2023 08:00 - 23 minutes - 21.2 MBThere are people that do very special things. And then there are people that do very weird and very special things. And then there are people that do very weird and very special and very amazing things. And then there are these people. Who are these people? These people are the beautiful humans behind the "Weird Al" burlesque documentary Showgals: The Movie. You may not think that "Weird Al" and burlesque go together... and you could not be more WRONG. UHJeff and Jonathan are trying to put ...
Very Special Episode: Scarif Beach Party ft. Tim from PTE & BB
February 24, 2023 08:00 - 54 minutes - 50.2 MBOur buddy Tim is back! It's been a hot minute, but he's back! And he's back to discuss three of his favorite things in the world: "Weird Al," Star Wars, and Lego. How do these three things intersect? With the straight-up bop that is "Scarif Beach Party" from Lego Star Wars: Summer Vacation, that's how! Listen in as we discuss this song, Al's place in the Star Wars canon, and so much more. Tim is one of the fine folks that bring you the Pub Trivia Experience and Boozy Bracketology podcasts. C...
Episode 65: Melanie ft. Peeper & Hard Mountain Dew
February 17, 2023 08:00 - 57 minutes - 52.6 MBWhat can the problem be? This week we're discussing the much-loved track "Melanie" from 1988's Even Worse. We're rounding out our three weeks of looooooove with a sweet song about a stalker. Makes sense, right? We had a lot of laughs (MELON!), and we hope you do, too! John has Peeper from Maine Beer Company. Lauren has Hard Mountain Dew Watermelon and Hard Mountain Dew Baja Blast from Green Rebel Brewing Company. Cheers! Beer'd Al is a melony member of the OddPods Media Network. Our promo ...
Very Special Episode: A Theoretical "Weird Al" Love Album ft. Russ!
February 10, 2023 08:00 - 48 minutes - 44.1 MBIt’s that magical time of year! Love is in the air! I’ve got Russ here to talk about one of the loveliest topics of all: “Weird Al” Yankovic! But that’s what we do here all the time, isn’t it? Well this is something special! Russ and I sat down to put together what we think would be the quintessential “Weird Al” Love Album. We’ve got The Food Album and The TV Album… Why not The Love Album? Wanna listen to it for yourself? Check out the "Weird Al" Love Album Spotify playlist. Bookmark it. P...
Episode 64: Whatever You Like ft. Mad Elf & Cold Brew Coffee Pumpking Nitro
February 03, 2023 08:00 - 1 hour - 60.4 MBTo kick off Valentine’s month, we’re doing “Whatever You Like” (or whatever we like, in that case). This is nowhere near our favorite song, but we sure had a good time! Listen in as we develop the germ of a parody idea, talk about too much chicken, go off about fast food restaurants, government cheese, Blockbuster Video WOW what a difference, ballin’ brownies on a budget, and more! This week, we had whatever we liked. Lauren has Mad Elf from Troeg’s Independent Brewing. John has Cold Brew C...
Very Special Episode: The Weird Al Show ft. Zakk!
January 27, 2023 08:00 - 44 minutes - 40.6 MBZakk is back to talk all about The Weird Al Show! A few weeks ago, I asked Zakk if he'd ever seen The Weird Al Show. He said no. So you know what we did? We sat down and binge watched all 13 episodes of The Weird Al Show over the course of two days. Then we sat down and talked about it. What does a Gen Z kid think about The Weird Al Show? What did he expect it to be? Did it live up (or down) to those expectations? How much Coke will Zakk drink this time? Tune in for the answers to these quest...
Episode 63: Here's Johnny ft. Attention Span, Ghost Bro, Please Talk About It, & Don't Talk About It
January 20, 2023 08:00 - 1 hour - 68.2 MBHERE’S JOHNNY! Our Johnny’s birthday is coming up, so we’re celebrating with this gem from Polka Party. This episode is great! I’m biased! But it’s great! We talk about old farts, El DeBarge and DeBarge, so much DeBarge, if you say DeBarge enough it stops sounding real, Van Halen revelations, doggo surprise!, what John’s doing for his birthday, class songs, Green Day but not the Green Day you think, puns on puns, pizza talk, Freestyle Coke machines, our favorite Looney Tunes, and more! Laure...
Very Special Episode: Straight Outta Lynwood Ranked II ft. Isaiah!
January 13, 2023 08:00 - 58 minutes - 53.3 MBWhen one of your youngest and coolest fans asks if he can come on to rank an album, you say, "Heck yes!" So when Isaiah emailed me asking if he could rank the tracks on Straight Outta Lynwood, who was I to say no? Listen in as nearly-9-year-old Isaiah goes through this 2006 masterpiece with me. The album is older than he is! But that doesn't matter! "Weird Al" transcends time and space! Isaiah has a YouTube channel. Check it out! Beer'd Al is a young-at-heart memeber of the OddPods Media Ne...
Episode 62: Angry White Boy Polka ft. Holiday White Ale & New Haze
January 06, 2023 08:00 - 59 minutes - 54.6 MBWelcome to our first episode of 2023! We’re talking about “Angry White Boy Polka” from Poodle Hat. Poodle Hat came out in 2003, so we might as well go back in time 20 years and kick things off with a polka. We spend a good amount of time talking about the polka (for real!), and then we chat about some holiday stuff and other amusing anecdotes. It’s a good time! Lauren has Sam Adams Holiday White Ale. John has Southern Tier Brewing Company New Haze. Cheers! Beer’d Al is an angry white mem...
Bonus Episode: Weird Al Radio!
January 01, 2023 08:00 - 14 minutes - 13.1 MBHappy New Year! If you haven't been hiding under a rock, then you probably know that KZ1043 in Wisconsin has been treating us to WEIRD AL RADIO for the past few days. I was lucky enough to sit down with Eddie, the music director of this DREAM. You've got until tomorrow to listen to the radio station that we all need in our lives: All Weird Al, all the time! Eddie give us some insight as to how this project came to be, what the fan reaction has been like, and he even has some words from The ...
Very Special Episode: Alpocalypse Ranked ft. MJ from LJFAM & Reel Perspective
December 30, 2022 08:00 - 1 hour - 62.6 MBIt's the last album we have to rank! And it's the last episode of 2022! We did it! I've got MJ from the Let's Jaws for a Minute and Reel Perspective podcasts to break down this "Weird Al" gem from 2011. This episode has some great conversation, good laughs, and a whole lot of breaking down just exactly what Al was trying to do with some of these songs. Do we agree? Do we disagree? What's YOUR favorite track on Alpocalypse? Listen to MJ's cool projects here: https://linktr.ee/mjsmith891 Be...
Holiday Special: Santa Re-revisited ft. Mad Elf 2021 & Mad Elf 2022
December 23, 2022 08:00 - 1 hour - 70.5 MBIt's that time of year again! Lauren and John decided to sit down and get in the holiday spirit. Literally! We're both drinking Mad Elf from Troegs Brewing--just like we used to do on Christmas at home with the family. We're giving you a taste of what it's like to sit down at a holiday table with us. So maybe put this episode on in the background of your own holiday celebration. We make good ambiance! We talk a little bit about "The Night Santa Went Crazy," but we're mostly talking about Chr...
Very Special Episode: Poodle Hat Ranked ft. KC & Aaron from The Itch Rocks
December 16, 2022 08:00 - 1 hour - 65 MBHey hey! It's time to rank the tracks on Poodle Hat! KC and Aaron from the Itch Rocks are here with their cumulative ranking of the tracks on the album. So not only is there discrepancies between their list and Lauren's... there's some fun in-fighting, as well! Who's right? Who's wrong? Who's to say? Listen in and enjoy this fun conversation! Find the Itch Rocks here: https://www.itchrocks.com/ Beer'd Al is a Poodle Hat-tastic member of the OddPods Media Network. Our promo this week is for...
Episode 61: Couch Potato ft. Bam Biere, Two Hearted, & Super Duper Double (and Triple!) Citra
December 09, 2022 08:00 - 1 hour - 59.5 MBIt’s “Couch Potato” time! We’re talking about this Eminem parody from Poodle Hat today. Why? Because we felt like it. We talk about Dunkin’ Donuts again. Why? Because we felt like it. We also talk about the logic behind “Weird Al” album lead singles, revisionist Poodle Hat history, whether or not the jokes still fly, songs for dogs, what been watching, a game show idea, going backwards, a Beer’d Al Podcast news update, and we devolve into potatoes. Lauren has Bam Biere from Jolly Pumpkin Art...
Very Special Episode: In 3D Ranked ft. Anthony from I'm A Sophisticate and So Can You!
December 02, 2022 08:00 - 1 hour - 55.8 MBAnthony from the I’m A Sophisticate and So Can You! podcast is here to rank the tracks on 1984’s In 3-D album. It’s a wild ride! How do our rankings line up? Listen in and find out! Check out I’m A Sophisticate and So Can You! right here: https://pod.link/1605925377 Beer’d Al is a three-dimensional member of the OddPods Media Network.
Ultra Special Bonus Episode: The Soccer Football Movie ft. Nathan Rabin
November 27, 2022 08:00 - 1 hour - 55.6 MBHoly cow! It's an Ultra Special Bonus Episode! The preeminent "Weird Al" scholar of our times, Nathan Rabin, is back to talk about THE "Weird Al" movie. No, not that one. It's The Soccer Football Movie! This fever dream of a film premiered on Netflix recently, and we have A LOT to say about it. Note: There are one or two bits of language in here that may not be great for kiddos. They go by quick, but I just wanted to warn you! Give an amazing gift to the "Weird Al" fan in your life by buyin...
Episode 60: Fat ft. Maximus Colossal IPA, Heckin' Chonker, & Frosty Pops
November 25, 2022 08:00 - 1 hour - 69 MBIt's a big fat Thanksgiving special! We're talking about Al's parody of Michael Jackson's "Bad." It's "Fat" and you know it! Lauren and John are joined by the glowingly delightful Russ from the Infectious Groove Podcast to dig into this monster track. We discuss the impact Michael Jackson had on Al's career, we cover a few mind blowing hypothetical scenarios, and so much more! We also get a little real at the end talking about what we're thankful for this year. You definitely don't want to mi...
Very Special Episode: Polka Party Ranked ft. Insane Ian
November 18, 2022 08:00 - 1 hour - 63.5 MBIt’s another epic album ranking episode! This week I have the illustrious comedy musician Insane Ian here to rank the tracks on 1986’s Polka Party album. This is a “Weird Al” love fest, my friends. How do our rankings stack up? Does it matter? Isn’t everything great? (Spoiler: Everything is great.) Check out INSANE IAN here! https://insaneian.bandcamp.com/ https://www.youtube.com/insaneian Beer’d Al is an insane member of the OddPods Media Network. Our promo this week is for the 500 Sectio...
Crazy Special Episode: WEIRD Movie Review ft. SPOILERS!
November 11, 2022 08:00 - 52 minutes - 48.2 MBHave you watched WEIRD: The Al Yankovic Story yet? No? THEN DON'T LISTEN YET. We've got a spoiler-rich reaction to this AMAZING FILM. What did we think? What did YOU think? Listen in and laugh with us about this movie. And then go watch it again! Lauren has Voodoo Ranger Hop Raider IPA. John has Rainbow Flip-Flops Strawberry Haze Fegley's Brew Works. Cheers! Beer'd Al is a definitely not assassinated member of the OddPods Media Network. Our promo this week is for From The Middle.
Very Special Episode: WEIRD The Al Yankovic Story Pre-Party ft. Robert from Crooked Table
November 04, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour - 60.3 MBTODAY IS THE DAY! Robert from Crooked Table is BACK to discuss the thing that we manifested into the universe. WEIRD: The Al Yankovic Story premiers on Roku TODAY! We haven’t seen the movie yet, so this is a totally spoiler-free episode. We’re just excited about the movie, and we decided to start the day off right. Listen to us manifest the movie here: https://www.beerdalpodcast.com/very-special-episode-weird-the-al-yankovic/ Check out Crooked Table here! (There’s so much!): https://linktr....
Episode 59: Happy Birthday ft. Three Philosophers & Elaborate Metaphor
October 28, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour - 63.1 MBIt's Lauren's birthday! HOORAY! So we're talking about the song "Happy Birthday" from Al's self-titled debut album. Grab yourself a beverage of your choice, kick back, and celebrate with us today! Lauren has Three Philosophers from Ommegang Brewing. John has Elaborate Metaphor from Burlington Beer Company. Cheers! Beer'd Al is a rapidly aging member of the OddPods Media Network. Our promo this week is for BFYTW.
Ultra Special Episode: The Vanity Tour Recap ft. Russ
October 23, 2022 07:00 - 42 minutes - 38.8 MBIT IS WEIRD AL'S BIRTHDAY! We touch on that, but the point of this episode is to recap our experience at the Unfortunate Return of the Ridiculously Self-Indulgent Ill-Advised Vanity Tour on October 17, 2022 in Orange Park, FL. Lauren and Russ had a blast at the show, and want to tell you all about it. You'll laugh! You'll cry! You'll wish you were there! Beer'd Al is a ridiculously self-indulgent member of the OddPods Media Network.
Very Special Episode: UHF Ranked ft. Drew from Attitude Era Wrestling Review
October 21, 2022 07:00 - 49 minutes - 45.7 MBWe're back ranking another album! This week we're tackling 1989's UHF soundtrack. Lauren is joined by Drew from the Attitude Era Wrestling Review Podcast to break it all down. There are some BIG discrepancies in this one. Who's right? Who's wrong? ONLY TIME WILL TELL. You don't want to miss it! Drew's podcast is here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/attitude-era-wrestling-review/id1574249870 Check them out on Twitter, too! https://twitter.com/aewrpod Beer'd Al is an ultra high frequen...
Episode 58: Midnight Star ft. Hot Air & Guitarist Turns Down Volume
October 14, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour - 67.9 MBThe Johnslaught continues! We’re trucking through JOHNTOBER with a discussion about “Midnight Star.” This episode has some good beers, some good laughs, and some bad singing. We’re not going to let the description give it all away… you’re going to have to read all about it in the weekly Midnight Star! Er… Listen all about it on the weekly Beer’d Al Podcast, that is. Lauren has Hot Air from Sony Mash Beer Project. John has Guitarist Turns Down Volume from SingleCut Beersmiths. Cheers! Beer’d...
Episode 57: Velvet Elvis ft. Elvis Juice, Fat Elvis, & Nitro Munchables
October 07, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour - 69.1 MB“Velvet Elvis”… he’s so fuzzy. He’s so GREAT. We have a great time discussing this underrated (in more ways than one!) track from Even Worse. We touch on pro wrestling, John makes the world’s worst black & tan, Colin Hay singing “Africa,” a theoretical re-rank because we’re idiots, TUESDAY AFTERNOON WELL DONE, the benefits of Drunk History, streaming services are colors, Stevie Nicks: Meteorologist, pizza pizza pizza, we’re still idiots, and more! IT’S A JOHNSLAUGHT! Lauren has Elvis Juice f...
Very Special Episode: "Weird Al" Yankovic Ranked ft. Mike from PTE/BB
September 30, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour - 60 MBLast week we talked about Al’s last album. THIS week we’re talking about Al’s FIRST album! I’m joined again by Mike from the Pub Trivia Experience and Boozy Bracketology podcasts to rank the tracks on our hero’s self-titled debut album. Listen in as we dive through this raw, accordion-rich album and discuss our opinions of the tracks. Mike and I always have a good time, and this is no exception. Check out Mike’s podcasts here: https://www.ptebb.com https://www.ptebb.com/discord Beer’d Al is...
Very Special Episode: Mandatory Fun Ranked ft. Zakk!
September 23, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour - 60.7 MBWe’re back ranking another album! This week I’m joined by the effervescent and Coca-Cola-fueled Zakk to rank the tracks on 2014’s Mandatory Fun. He’s 16. How different are his opinions on Al’s music from Lauren’s, an elder millennial? You’ll have to listen and find out! We discuss the benefits of Coca-Cola in glass bottles, the benefits of “Weird Al” deep cuts, concerts, biopics, and so much more. Zakk’s dad has a podcast. And a YouTube channel. You may have heard of it. https://www.infectio...
Episode 55/56: The Weird Al Show Theme & Harvey the Wonder Hamster ft. Sci-Fi Hamster Wheel & MORE!
September 16, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour - 61.4 MBWe're celebrating the 25th anniversary of the all too short-lived Weird Al Show with a TWOFER! We're talking about "The Weird Al Show Theme" AND "Harvey the Wonder Hamster" this week. Listen in as we discuss these two songs, the legacy of the Weird Al Show, TV theme songs, John's vacation, the origin of hamsters, and so much more. Lauren & John both have Sci-Fi Hamster Wheel from Thin Man Brewery. Lauren also has Bears on a Rampage! by Hidden Springs Ale Works. John also has Bear Bait by Lic...
Very Special Episode: Non-"Weird Al" Parodies ft. David from Piecing It Together
September 09, 2022 07:00 - 50 minutes - 46.1 MBWe’ve got a special topic this week! David from the Piecing it Together Podcast is here to talk about some non-“Weird Al” parodies. Who was inspired by “Weird Al” to put their own parodies out into the world? Who inspired “Weird Al” to go forth and do the same? Listen in as we take a long and winding road through the magical and mystical world of parody music. Also listen for your chance to get a BEER'D AL STICKER! Check out David’s podcast/music/whathaveyou here: https://linktr.ee/bydavidr...
Episode 54: Dog Eat Dog ft. I Drive a Dodge Strata, Efficiency and Progress, & Saltwater Taffy
September 02, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour - 66.1 MBWe’re celebrating the kickoff of Labor Day weekend with a song about WORK. LOVING WORK. Look out, mama, it’s “Dog Eat Dog”! This is one of the standout tracks from 1986’s Polka Party. We had a ton of fun with this one (as per usual). John makes up a coffee boi song, because people like hearing John sing, dang it. We dredge up some things from our childhood that nobody else understands. What does this have to do with dogs? CECE BREAK! Office woes and a new computer. An uncharacteristic moment ...
Very Special Episode: Running with Scissors Ranked AGAIN ft. Brad from Album Concept Hour
August 26, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour - 63.9 MBI liked it so much, I decided to do it again! I’ve got Brad from the Album Concept Hour podcast here to rank the tracks on 1999’s Running with Scissors. Yeah, we ranked this album before… but I DON’T CARE. Different guests will yield different results. And boy did that ring true here! Listen in as we discuss all the tracks and tell some fun tales along the way. Like how my dad has a “theme song” when he walks into a restaurant. Or random Weird Al singalongs. This episode has everything! We ge...
Episode 53: I Want a New Duck ft. What in the Hello, Duckpin, & Philly Twist
August 19, 2022 07:00 - 57 minutes - 52.4 MBWe’re getting DUCKY today! We’ve got “I Want a New Duck” on deck today. This conversation is a ton of fun. We cover everything from duck pin bowling, non-alcoholic spirits, Mickey Mouse laughs, the logistics of a duck car wash, little goose poop, swans are just geese that are high and mighty, Hot Fuzz, the mysteries of Donald Duck’s wardrobe, Peggle, telepathy with dogs, and more than you ever wanted to know about duck reproduction. Lauren has What in the Hello from Ellipsis Brewing. John ha...
Very Special Episode: Headline News ft. Russ from Infectious Groove
August 12, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour - 57.4 MBRuss is back this week to talk about the lone new track on Permanent Record: Al in the Box. That’s right! It’s “Headline News.” We break down this Crash Test Dummies parody in disgustingly deep detail. What do you think of this track? Is it one of your “Weird Al” favorites? We sure like it! Check out the Infectious Groove YouTube channel RIGHT HERE: https://www.youtube.com/c/InfectiousGroovePodcast Beer’d Al is an mmm mmm mmm member of the OddPods Media Network. Our promo this week is for...
Episode 52: Ode to a Superhero ft. Over and Over and Over & Costumes and Karaoke
August 05, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour - 57.1 MBSling us a web, you’re the Spiderman! We’ve got “Ode to a Superhero” this week! It’s a parody of “Piano Man” by the piano man himself, Billy Joel. We have a really great discussion that covers everything from “Weird Al” tropes, a subtle dig at Willem Dafoe’s face, high school chorus adventures, new buttons for Button Boi II, “Weird Al” karaoke good times, doggo bedtime potty woes, the inevitable Dunkin Donuts conversation, CHEESE, the inevitable Spiderman conversation, John explains the multi...
Very Special Episode: Alapalooza Ranked ft. Alex Jacob
July 29, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour - 65.3 MBWe’re back with another epic album ranking episode! This week, Lauren is joined by Jeopardy! champion and all-around fun guy Alex Jacob to rank the tracks on 1993’s Alapalooza album. There’s a good amount of disparity in our rankings, and that makes for a really fun conversation. You definitely won’t want to miss this one! Should we further explore Alex’s “Four P’s of Weird Al” at some point? Check out Alex’s trivia project here: http://www.schooloftrivia.com Beer’d Al is a weird-al-apalooz...
Episode 51: Handy ft. Orange Drank & Grade "A" Fancy
July 22, 2022 07:00 - 58 minutes - 53.6 MBThis week, we’re talking about “Handy” from 2014’s Mandatory Fun album. Listen in as Lauren and John walk a winding road of topics… Like are we handy? Did Lauren fix a toilet? Did she reinvigorate the whoosh? Did John work on hot wires? Pressure washing simulator game! Is there a taste to the caulk? Mighty Muffin Power Rangers! Arcades! Birthing a unicorn! Beer’d Al Musicfest! Is Handy part of the head-canon? Has Bop-It evolved? John tells a fun soccer story! And more! Lauren has Orange Dran...
Very Special Episode: Off the Deep End Ranked ft. Jason Bryant
July 15, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour - 76.2 MBOur series of “Weird Al” album rankings continues! This week, Lauren is joined by Jason Bryant, Hall of Fame sportswriter, broadcaster, and announcer, to discuss Al’s 1992 offering Off the Deep End. How do our rankings line up? Listen and find out! Jason Bryant is the founder of the Mat Talk Podcast Network, a network of podcasts centered around college and Olympic-level wrestling. He’s hosted, produced, and edited over 3,000 podcasts since 2008, including his main show, the Short Time Wrest...
Episode 50: The Biggest Ball of Twine in Minnesota ft. Midwest Confusion, Traditional Lager, & MORE!
July 08, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour - 60.2 MBIt’s the season of summer vacations, road trips, and Americana! We’re talking about “The Biggest Ball of Twine in Minnesota” today. This episode has everything! Math! Deep discussions! Butts! We’re celebrating summer with one of our favorite “Weird Al” songs, and we’re slapping stickers on the car along the way. Lauren has Midwest Confusion from 3 Sons Brewing Co. and Great Views, No WiFi from Dewey Beer Company. John has the Traditional Lager from Yuengling Brewery, and Hop Horizon IPA from...
Very Special Episode: Straight Outta Lynwood Ranked ft. Justin Cooper
July 01, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour - 58.3 MBWe’re doing some album rankings again! Justin is back on the show, and we’re running through 2006’s Straight Outta Lynwood this week. How do Justin’s favorites line up with Lauren’s? What song did Justin forget? Is it really that forgettable? Listen in as we discuss this “Weird Al” masterpiece and a whole lot more! Check out Justin’s TMNT podcast! https://www.epictalesfromthesewers.com Beer’d Al is coming at you straight outta the OddPods Media Network. Our promo this week is for the bros ...
Episode 49: The Alternative Polka ft. Divinity, Westley Crusher, & Alternative
June 24, 2022 07:00 - 51 minutes - 46.8 MBThis week we’re covering one of our favorite polkas! We’re talking about “The Alternative Polka,” and boy… this conversation went a lot of places. We had technical difficulties (but we powered through!). Listen as we go through the songs included in the polka medley, talk about music, play with some ridiculous audio toys, and so much more. What do you think about “The Alternative Polka”? Lauren has Divinity from Woven Water Brewing and Westley Crusher IPA from Almanac Beer Company. John h...
Very Special Episode: Weird Crimes ft. J.T. & Russ
June 17, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour - 60.7 MBIt’s Weird Crimes! J.T. from the Brew Crime podcast is here to test our Weird Crime knowledge. He’s taken crimes that happen in “Weird Al” songs and distilled them down into headlines. Then Lauren & Russ have to try to figure out which song he’s talking about. So how much crime happens in Al’s oeuvre? Listen in and find out! This is a super fun episode that you won’t want to miss! I Gar-on-tee it! Check out J.T.’s podcast here: https://brewcrime.com https://twitter.com/jtbrewscrime https:/...
Very Special Episode: Dare to be Stupid Ranked ft. Michael's Record Collection
June 10, 2022 07:10 - 1 hour - 62 MBWe’re back with another “Weird Al” Ranked episode! This time I’m joined by Michael from the Michael’s Record Collection podcast to break down Dare to Be Stupid. How do our rankings line up? What works on this album? What doesn’t? Why is “George of the Jungle” on there? Chime in with YOUR rankings, too! Do you vehemently disagree with anything we said? (We KNOW you have strong opinions!) Check out Michael’s Record Collection here: https://michaelsrecordcollection.com Beer’d Al is the weird...
Extra Special Episode: Vanity Tour VIP Recap
June 03, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour - 60.6 MBWe’ve got quite the special episode for you today! We’re recapping our VIP experience at the May 14th show of the Unfortunate Return of the Ridiculously Self-Indulgent Ill-Advised Vanity Tour. It was a family affair for the Careys, and we want you to hear all about it! If you’ve attended a show on this tour, we want to hear from YOU, too! Lauren has Voodoo Ranger Juicy Haze IPA from New Belgium Brewing Company. John has Heyna Or Goes from Benny Brewing Company. Cheers! Beer’d Al is a memb...
Episode 48: I Love Rocky Road ft. Bourbon Barrel Aged Weekend & It's Been a Rocky Road
May 27, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour - 60.4 MBSince National Rocky Road Day is on June 2nd, we figured we'd hit you with this "Weird Al" classic. We're talking about "I Love Rocky Road" from Al's self-titled debut album. It's a gem of a song, and a gem of a conversation. Whether you need a crummy taste spoon or not, you're sure to get a kick out of this! You'll laugh, you'll cry, you'll get the bloops (listen to learn what THAT means!). Lauren has Bourbon Barrel Aged Weekend from Prairie Artisan Ales. John has It's Been a Rocky Road fr...
Very Special Episode: Al & The Naked Gun ft. Ryan from the Coolness Chronicles
May 20, 2022 07:00 - 54 minutes - 49.9 MBI’ve got my buddy Ryan Luis Rodriguez back to talk about the amazing “Weird Al” cameos in the Naked Gun trilogy. We cover the importance of Al’s appearances, the nuance of comedy, “The Weird Al metaverse,” and so much more. If you haven’t caught any of the Naked Gun films in a while, consider this your invitation to revisit this great film series. Find Ryan’s podcasts here: The Coolness Chronicles https://www.buzzsprout.com/200242 Reels of Justice https://reelsofjustice.buzzsprout.com Be...
Episode 47: CNR ft. Pastiche II, The Perfect Disguise, & MORE!
May 13, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour - 80.1 MBThis week we’re tackling a topic you’d never want to disrespect. That’s right! It’s “CNR”! Join us as we go on a wild ride talking about The White Stripes, #RingoRant (tm), getting dissed by David Bowie, the inevitable CNR discussion, Match Game, Todd Newton kissed Lauren on the mouth, the return of the Plinko chip coaster, manatee buoyancy, what’s up with male giraffes?, Eggos are the BandAid of frozen waffles, we demand a Weird Al RSVLTS line, people still JibJab, we talk about the Power Ra...
Very Special Episode: Even Worse Ranked ft. Russ from Infectious Groove
May 06, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour - 64.9 MBWe’re back with another Weird ALbum ranking episode! This time things are going to get Even Worse as I’m joined by Russ from the Infectious Groove Podcast to discuss… well… EVEN WORSE. How will our rankings match up? Will we still like each other after this? Tune in and find out! There’s a ton of fun discussion in this episode, as well as a few squeaking dog toys in the background (doggos gonna doggo, ya know?). Strap yourself in for the most epic of OddPods Media mashups! Speaking of whi...