Beer‘d Al Podcast
202 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 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 46: The Brady Bunch ft. What's Past is Present, That 70's Beer, & MORE
April 29, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour - 74 MBIn this week’s episode, we’re talking about “The Brady Bunch” from the In 3-D album. We remind you of our contest (it ends tomorrow 4/30!), and a bunch of other stuff. When did shows “jump the shark”? “I’m Henry Winkler in a pod!” What do you think of when you hear the name George Foreman? “The Boxer” CHHHH. Why did you put hats on these men? The worst performance of “The Safety Dance” ever! What is pogoing? HOT AND READY. Are mashups in line with parody? Late night TV is just named after t...
Very Special Episode: "Weird Al" Blues Man ft. Rob from the Great Song Podcast
April 22, 2022 07:00 - 47 minutes - 43.4 MB"Weird Al" has the blues, baby! I'm joined by Rob from the Great Song Podcast to talk all about what Al does with the blues genre. This is an awesome music conversation that you won't want to miss. Is "Generic Blues" really as generic as its name claims? Listen and find out! The Great Song Podcast: https://www.greatsongpodcast.com Also-Ran Blues Man: https://open.spotify.com/album/2u6Xr7ELmgy5q0KB115FAG Beer'd Al is a member of the OddPods Media Network: https://oddpodsmedia.com Promo for M...
Our 100th Episode: 100 "Weird Al" Facts
April 15, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour - 77 MBWe did it! We made it to 100 episodes! In honor of this feat, we're coming at you hot with 100 facts about our hero "Weird Al" Yankovic. Join us as we revel in the majesty that is "Weird Al" and enjoy a few libations along the way. You'll want to pay special attention, too! We announce a contest! Listen in to see how you can win a copy of the Expanded Edition of Lily Hirsh's book "Weird Al: Seriously." (SERIOUSLY!) Lauren has Unforeseen Consequences by Ology Brewing Co (in collaboration wit...
Very Special Episode: Bad Hair Day Ranked ft. Richie from Super Media Bros
April 08, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour - 67.9 MBWe’re back to rank another “Weird Al” album this week! It’s another OddPods Media mashup because I’m joined by my Super Media Bro Richie to break down 1996’s Bad Hair Day. Listen in as we discuss this MASTERPIECE and run down our individual rankings of the songs on this album. Where do we agree? Where do we disagree? You’ll have to listen and find out! Beer’d Al is an effervescent member of the OddPods Media Network. Our promo this week is for the 500 Section Lounge.
Episode 45: I Was Only Kidding ft. Black Widow & Smoke and Mirrors
April 01, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour - 59.6 MBWe're only kidding! This whole episode is joke! We're covering "I Was Only Kidding" from Off the Deep End. Happy April Fools Day! This conversation runs all over the map. John plays some jokes. Lauren is on location at Brewz in Atlantic Beach. It's a good time. John is a super bougie coffee boi. John has a constipated Roomba. You can pick your friends, you can pick your butt, but you can't pick your friend's butt. Our favorite Vacation movies. What the heck even happened to country music? ...
Very Special Episode: Junking Gender with Lily Hirsch
March 25, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour - 58.5 MBWe're wrapping up Women's History Month in style here at the Beer'd Al Podcast. I've got Lily Hirsch back to talk some more about her book (a tome, really) Weird Al: Seriously. We dig into the chapter "Junking Gender" and explore the ways gender and toxic masculinity are touched upon in the music of "Weird Al." We also talk a little bit about how excited we are for the upcoming movie, Weird: The Al Yankovic Story. Lily is seriously (no pun intended) one of my favorite people to talk to, and ...
Episode 44: Inactive ft. Fat Clouds, Nitro Munchables, & more!
March 18, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour - 70.3 MBWe’re getting “Inactive” this week! This is from the 2014 album Mandatory Fun, so that means you MUST listen! Join us as we try to imagine some dragons… Is a dragon a reptilian pegasus? We talk about snack foods, how this song could have been mean but isn’t, the psychology of food, the JG Wentworth commercial, the travesty that is unfrosted PopTarts, Cece’s taste in movies, our favorite snack foods, some JG Wentworth “would you rather,” who has the best NFL uniforms, and more! Lauren has Fat...
Very Special Episode: Running with Scissors Ranked ft. JT from Brew Crime
March 11, 2022 08:00 - 1 hour - 60.1 MBWe're starting to go through all of Al's albums again! And we're doing something new with it. Each new album we discuss will be methodically and meticulously ranked! We're each going to rank the songs on an album and then compare notes. It's fun! My guinea pig for this experiment is JT from the Brew Crime podcast. We're tackling 1999's Running with Scissors. Hoooo boy! Let me tell you what... We had so much fun. Differing opinions led to some great conversations! This is an episode you defin...
Episode 43: This Is the Life ft. Benevolent Intentions, The Hound of Music, Mellifluous Life, & Money
March 04, 2022 08:00 - 1 hour - 67.1 MBThis week we’re talking about “This is the Life” from 1985’s Dare to be Stupid album. We have so much fun in this episode. We even have a visit from little Cecelia to help us kick this off. We cover all sorts of stuff. Is a quintilogy a thing? How about a sextilogy? Would bathing in sparkling water have a scrubbing property? We talk a little about Golden Girls & Golden Palace. Would a solid gold Cadillac actually function? Some unique cover band ideas. The Good Place. What Blake Bortles does ...
Very Special Episode: The Food Album ft. Bacon is My Podcast
February 25, 2022 08:00 - 1 hour - 62.3 MBI've got Jimmy and Mike from Bacon is My Podcast on the show today. Are you hungry? Because we're talking about The Food Album today! It's one of Al's compilation albums, and it's all about (checks notes) FOOD! This is a really fun conversation, and I'm sure you're going to enjoy it! I've got some Twitter shout outs about the Food Album in here, too! Thanks for the feedback, pals! Check out Bacon is My Podcast: https://baconismypodcast.com Beer'd Al is delicious, and we are also a mem...
Episode 42: Wanna B Ur Lovr ft. Pleasure Chest, Delirium Red, Pillow Talk, & Pretty Kitty
February 18, 2022 08:00 - 1 hour - 67.6 MBOh boy! Put on your sexy pants. It's time for "Wanna B Ur Lovr." This is a weird song. And, considering the source, that's really saying something. We had a ton of fun talking about it, and we're sure you're going to have a ton of fun listening. A little disclaimer: Since the song is full of "subtle innuendo," so is our conversation. I just wanted to put that out there. Lauren has Pleasure Chest from Playalinda Brewing Company and Delirium Red. John has Pillow Talk from Zony Mash Beer Pr...
Mega Special Episode: Going Balls Deep on The Al Yankovic Story with the OddPods
February 11, 2022 08:00 - 1 hour - 76.6 MBSomething very special is happening here! It’s a mega super amazing episode chock full of OddPods Media buddies! With the announcement of a new “Weird Al” movie on the horizon, I knew I had to do something big. And boy howdy, did we do something big. Listen in as we have a “balls deep” discussion about the imminent WEIRD: The Al Yankovic Story film (streaming exclusively on Roku). Discussion points include Daniel Radcliffe, creamy root beer, me crying in a ballgown, dream soundtrack picks, ...
Episode 41: Don’t Wear Those Shoes ft. Bubble Farm, Space Cake, & Shoegazer
February 04, 2022 08:00 - 1 hour - 67.2 MBThis episode is a ton of fun! We're talking about "Don't Wear Those Shoes" from 1986's Polka Party album. Join us as we take a wild ride through fart jars, horrible shoes, Lauren's height in raccoons, Jack White raccoon cover band, James Bond, Malibu's Most Wanted, Shoegazer music, Uncle Drew Carey, and more! Lauren has Bubble Farm AND Space Cake, both from Clown Shoes. John has Shoegazer from Singlecut Beersmiths. Cheers! Beer'd Al is a member of the OddPods Media Network. Promo for BFYTW...
Very Special Episode: Mandatory Fun ft. Thomas from Movies After Work
January 28, 2022 08:00 - 1 hour - 68.2 MBThis week, Lauren is joined by Thomas from Movies After Work to talk track-by-track through album Mandatory Fun! You must listen to this episode. It's mandatory. There are a ton of laughs... and we may have coined a new term for indie podcasters. #FreeRangePodcasters Cheers! Check out Movies After Work! https://twitter.com/MoviesWork https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/movies-after-work/id1455856085 Beer'd Al is a member of the OddPods Media Network. Promo for Keeping Up with the Cardassi...
Episode 40: Polkas on 45 ft. Jam Up, Beer to Drink Music To, & Minkey Boodle
January 21, 2022 05:22 - 1 hour - 71.1 MBIt's time to put your polka pants on, people. We're tackling "Polkas on 45" from the In 3-D album this week. It's Al's first polka, and boy howdy did it set the stage for some amazing things to come. We talk about classic rock, run-ins with Minor League baseball players, The Masked Singer, 90s Nickelodeon, a LOT of Beatles, and a bunch more. Lauren has Jam Up Passion Fruit Peach from Collective Arts Brewing and Minkey Boodle from Thin Man Brewery. John has Beer to Drink Music To (2021) from ...
Extra Special Episode: ”Weird Al” Fans (Youth of the Nation Edition)
January 14, 2022 08:00 - 1 hour - 78.1 MBThis episode is near and dear to my heart! I'm joined by some younger "Weird Al" fans to discuss our hero. (They're all born post-Bad Hair Day... some even post-Alpocalypse!) Thanks to all my guests! Isaiah Meghan Zakk Gavin Dyse & Tyler Summer May your faith in humanity be restored! Thanks again to Summer Woods for letting us use her AMAZING "Weird Al" covers in this episode! Check out Summer's work here: https://summerwoodsmusic.com/ Keep up with Dyse's "Weird Al" antics here: https://ww...
Episode 39: Hardware Store ft. Wrench NEIPA, Juicy Bits, and MORE!
January 07, 2022 08:00 - 1 hour - 69.4 MBWelcome to 2022! We're kicking off the new year with a discussion of "Hardware Store" from 2003's Poodle Hat. This is an EPIC song, with some EPIC conversation! We talk hardware stores, breakfast foods, Lauren's fantasy dinner party, and so much more. This is the Carey siblings at their finest. John has Peanut Butter & Jelly Barrel-Aged from Framinghammer AND Wrench NEIPA from Industrial Arts Brewing. Lauren has Juicy Bits from WeldWerks Brewing Co. AND Power Hour from Ology Brewing Co (in c...
Very Special Episode: Straight Outta Lynwood ft. Sam from 500 Section Lounge
December 31, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 73.9 MBNew Year's Eve can only mean one thing! It's an OddPods Media mashup! I'm joined by Sam from the 500 Section Lounge to talk all about Al's 2006 offering Straight Outta Lynwood. Sit back, relax, and let our majestic conversation usher you out of 2021 in style. Beer'd Al is a part of the OddPods Media Network. Promo for the Infectious Groove Podcast.
Holiday Special: Revisiting The Night Santa Went Crazy ft. Mad Elf
December 24, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 89.2 MBMerry Christmas to all, now you're all gonna die! We are starting a new tradition here at the Beer'd Al Podcast, wherein we revisit "The Night Santa Went Crazy" at Christmastime! Full disclosure, this episode is less about the song and more about general holiday frivolity. We do tackle the song (and even share a clip from our VERY FIRST EPISODE!), but there's also beer, farts, Christmas cookies, and a weirdly deep discussion about knowing your self-worth. We both have Mad Elf from Troegs Bre...
Very Special Episode: American Psycho ft. Robert Yaniz Jr.
December 17, 2021 08:00 - 56 minutes - 52.1 MBMy pal Robert Yaniz Jr. is back again to talk some more "Weird Al" movie crossover goodness! He's the guy behind Crooked Table Productions, so he knows his movie stuff. We're digging into the Funny or Die short "American Psycho with Huey Lewis and Weird Al." This convo got so deep that we even shocked ourselves. Crooked Table Productions: https://www.crookedtable.com/ Funny or Die short: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fk15H6PjBis Beer'd Al is an affiliate of the OddPods Media Network. ...
Episode 38: Christmas at Ground Zero ft. Christmas Bomb!, Merry Christmas & Happy New Year, and Hershey‘s Chocolate Porter
December 10, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 62 MBIt's the holiday season! And we're kicking it off right this year with "Christmas at Ground Zero" from 1986's Polka Party album. We have some serious holiday libations... And we have a ho-ho-whole lot of fun! It's a nuclear winter wonderland! Lauren has Christmas Bomb! from Prairie Artisan Ales. John has Merry Christmas & Happy New Year from Anchor Brewing Company, and Hershey's Chocolate Porter from Yuengling Brewery. Cheers! Beer'd Al is an affiliate of the OddPods Media Network. OddPods...
Very Special Episode: Ridiculously Self-Indulgent with Philip Boone!
December 03, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 68.2 MBWe're just being ridiculously self-indulgent again! Lauren is joined by pal of the show, the amazing Philip Boone, to dig into some deeper cuts in our hero's oeuvre. You want to listen to two fans just nerd out? This is the episode for you! Check out Philip's pods! https://anchor.fm/sportsflixpod https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ultimate-gilmore-girls-movie-night/id1585547393 Beer'd Al is an affiliate of the OddPods Media Network. OddPods promos for From the Middle and The Muck Pod...
Episode 37: Addicted to Spuds ft. Indian Brown, Homestyle, Pumpkin Kerfuffle, & (No) Pumpkin
November 26, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 69.6 MBHappy day after Thanksgiving! We hope you enjoyed yourselves. We're diving into a big Thanksgiving hero today. THE POTATO. That's right! We're "Addicted to Spuds." We're talking about potatoes, Thanksgiving foods, Lauren's laundry sorting situation, we take a deep dive into potato chips, and so much more. John has Indian Brown from Dogfish Head and Homestyle from Bearded Iris Brewing. Lauren has Pumpkin Kerfuffle from Prairie Artisan Ales and (No) Pumpkin from Sloop Brewing Co. Cheers! Beer...
Very Special Episode: Squeeze Box ft. Russ from Infectious Groove
November 19, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 61 MBThis is important! This means something! Lauren is joined (again) by Russ from the Infectious Groove Podcast to discuss something HUGE. We're talking about the "Weird Al" vinyl box set Squeeze Box. How can we talk about such a comprehensive box set in an hour? Is it possible? Listen and find out! We're excited to have a fellow OddPod on the show this week! Huzzah! Watch Russ talk about this box set on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JarQQaC24cw&t=3s Check out Infectious Groove! ht...
Episode 36: Grapefruit Diet ft. On Top of the Front Porch, With Pulp, & Sawa Yuzu
November 12, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 55.9 MBThrow out the pizza and beer! NOOOOO! It's "Grapefruit Diet" time! Gettin' tired of my big fat rear. We're discussing this track from 1999 today... Because... Well, why not? We discuss deviled ham, the difference between a rocket and a missile, the swing revival of the 1990s, and so much more. What are you waiting for? Listen! John has On Top of the Front Porch from Lanahu Ales AND With Pulp from Pinthouse Pizza. Lauren has Sawa Yuzu from Japas Cervejaria. Cheers! Beer'd Al is an affiliate ...
Very Special Episode: Hey! That‘s Not ”Weird Al”! ft. MJ from Let‘s Jaws...
November 05, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 60.1 MBWait! That's not a "Weird Al" song! Remember the days of early music downloading... When it seemed like EVERY comedy song was attributed to "Weird Al"? Well, that's what we're talking about today! Lauren is joined by MJ from the Let's Jaws for a Minute podcast to break down this phenomenon. Let's Jaws for a Minute: https://linktr.ee/jawsforaminute https://twitter.com/jawsforaminute Beer'd Al is an affiliate of the OddPods Media Network OddPods promo: PodAskew
Episode 35: Attack of the Radioactive Hamsters from a Planet Near Mars ft. BEER
October 29, 2021 04:34 - 1 hour - 57.9 MBIt's our Halloween episode! It's also Lauren's birthday! That can only mean one thing! "Attack of the Radioactive Hamsters from a Planet Near Mars"!!! How big are the hamsters? Do they have a gravitational pull? What does Captain Underpants have to do with anything? WHY IS LAUREN'S BEER FOAM SO FOAMY? How do you cut a square pizza? And so much more! Lauren has Frose SoFlo from 3 Sons Brewing Co. and Fantastic Haze from Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. John has Weird and Gilly and (Some Cat From Ja...
Extra Special Episode: Weird Al‘s Birthday & Summer Woods!
October 23, 2021 07:00 - 21 minutes - 19.7 MBWhat a glorious day! Every year on the 23rd day of October, we celebrate the birth of our hero, "Weird Al" Yankovic! And this year, we're really doing it in style. Lauren is joined by musician, singer/songwriter, and all-around groovy lady, Summer Woods. Summer is a true Al-ficionado. She's done piano medleys... and now she has an album of "Weird Al" cover songs! WHAAAAAAAT. Her album Chihuahua Hat drops TODAY. THIS VERY DAY. You don't want to miss THAT, or THIS amazing episode. Check out Su...
Very Special Episode: ”Weird Al” Yankovic ft. Nathan Rabin
October 22, 2021 03:27 - 1 hour - 74 MBThis is a doozy of an episode, for sure! Lauren is joined by preeminent "Weird Al" historian and all around groovy guy Nathan Rabin. Listen in as we discuss Nathan's new coloring book The Weird A-Coloring to Al (and you should seriously buy it for yourself!) and "Weird Al" Yankovic, our hero's self-titled debut album. The love for Al is all around this episode! Buy Nathan Rabin's book(s)! https://www.nathanrabin.com/shop Beer'd Al is an affiliate of the OddPods Media Network. OddPods promo:...
Very Special Episode: Alpocalypse
October 15, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 71.5 MBI am so excited about this episode! I'm joined by our Twitter friend Tyler to talk about 2011’s Alpocalypse album. Tyler is a super cool "Weird Al" stan (this is what the kids say) joining me to talk about this masterpiece! (Because they are all masterpieces!) I'm especially excited because Tyler is from a new crop of younger Al fans that will soon be taking the world by storm. ONWARD TO THE ALPOCALYPSE! Tyler does cool stuff, too! http://www.thecharmingotter.com https://twitter.com/status...
”Weird Al” Trivia-Palooza: Part 2
October 08, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 66.9 MBAnd now for the STUNNING CONCLUSION! Who will win "Weird Al" trivia supremacy? Listen and find out! Our hosts: Matthew Livingstone Eric Hoskins Our teams: Lauren & Mike Mott vs. John & Tim Dippel Eric's stream: http://twitch.tv/bladion Mike's podcasts: https://pubtriviaexperience.podbean.com/ & https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/boozy-bracketology/id1526772368 Tim's podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hometown-crowd/id1481846949 & https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/marita...
”Weird Al” Trivia-Palooza: Part 1
October 01, 2021 04:14 - 1 hour - 79.4 MBIt's October! "Weird Al" has a birthday in October! We're kicking this month off with a "Weird Al" trivia-palooza of epic proportions! So epic, in fact, we had to split it into two pieces. Enjoy part one now, and stay tuned for the STUNNING CONCLUSION next week! Our hosts: Matthew Livingstone Eric Hoskins Our teams: Lauren & Mike Mott vs. John & Tim Dippel Eric's stream: http://twitch.tv/bladion Mike's podcasts: https://pubtriviaexperience.podbean.com/ & https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podc...
Very Special Episode: In 3-D ft. Brian from Playlist Wars
September 24, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 69.2 MBIt's another rollicking trip through one of the greatest albums in the history of the world! The list of the greatest albums in the history of the world, of course, includes the entirety of "Weird Al" Yankovic's oeuvre. This week, Lauren is joined by Brian from the Playlist Wars podcast. We're going track by track through Al's 1984 offering In 3-D. You don't want to miss it! Playlist Wars: http://playlistwarspodcast.com https://twitter.com/PlaylistWars Affiliate of the OddPods Media N...
Episode 34: My Baby‘s in Love with Eddie Vedder ft. Jam Flow, Flannel Weather, & Heyna Or Gose
September 17, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 63.2 MBWhy do both of our beers have flesh in them? Butthole fires and a pillow made of corned beef. Dad is Buckethead. Edward Vedward. Are green onions and scallions the same thing? You're shrimply the best. For context on all this, you'll want to listen to this episode! We're talking about "My Baby's in Love with Eddie Vedder" from 1999's Running with Scissors. This episode also features a cover of our theme song by our pal Zeb! Lauren has Jam Flow from Blaze Brewing Co., and John has Flannel W...
Very Special Episode: Alapalooza with The Itch Rock Radio & Podcast
September 14, 2021 17:58 - 1 hour - 83.5 MBWOW. This episode has EVERYTHING. Laughs, great music discussion, beers galore, and so much more! Lauren is joined by Aaron and KC from The Itch Rock Radio & Podcast to discuss Al's 1993 masterpiece (because, let's face it, every Weird Album is a masterpiece in some way) Alapalooza. This is a laughapalooza, a beerapalooza, and a funapalooza. Find The Itch Rock Radio & Podcast here: https://www.itchrocks.com/ https://twitter.com/ItchRocks
Episode 33: Mr. Popeil ft. Pales In Comparison, No Need Worry, & Haole Red
September 03, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 59.1 MBWe're tackling a song that's in the top 10 of our completely subjective list! "Mr. Popeil" is off of Al's In 3-D album, and it is PERFECT. Listen in as we talk about the late Ron Popeil's legacy, the B-52's, inventions, and a whole lot more. This one had me crying laughing, and it better darn well do the same for you. Lauren has Pales In Comparison from Edmund's Oast Brewing Company, and John has No Need Worry & Haole Red from Lanahu Ales. Cheers!
Very Special Episode: GenerAL Chat w/ Nick from Drep and Stone
August 27, 2021 07:00 - 55 minutes - 51.1 MBThis week, Lauren is joined by Nick from the Drep and Stone Podcast to have a fun generAL conversation! In this free-wheeling chat, we cover all the bases... If the bases include beer, "Weird Al," and beards, that is. Drep and Stone: https://linktr.ee/DrepandStone https://www.drepandstone.com/episode-page https://twitter.com/DrepandStone
Episode 32: A Complicated Song ft. Hey Cuz & Impending Descent
August 20, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 63.2 MBThis episode is difficult. I mean, it's complicated. It's "A Complicated Song," that is! We actually stay on topic for most of this one - we break the song down verse by verse with a few little detours here and there. How long would all that leftover pizza last? What's with the thigh tattoo? Is he alive or dead after the decapitation? Listen in as we get really frustrated about an amusement park mascot. This episode also includes a recipe! John has Hey Cuz from Lanahu Ales and Lauren has Im...
Very Special Episode: Polka Party ft. Rob from the Great Song Podcast
August 13, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 57.3 MBLauren wraps up POLKA WEEK with a discussion of the 1986 "Weird Al" album Polka Party. She's joined by Rob from the Great Song Podcast. This is an underrated album... And we GUSH about it HARD, folks. If this episode doesn't bring a smile to your face, then you probably aren't human. Find the Great Song Podcast here: http://greatsongpodcast.com https://twitter.com/GreatSongPod https://www.facebook.com/greatsongpod
National Polka Day Special: Polka Weekends in NEPA
August 09, 2021 07:00 - 43 minutes - 39.7 MBHappy National Polka Day! Our hero, "Weird Al" Yankovic has brought polka to the masses with his fun pop polka medleys. But what is polka culture really like? Lauren sits down with Scott Sanfilippo (Jay Scott, to WARD-AM Polka Weekend listeners back in the day) to talk about the phenomenon that is polka.
Episode 31: Bohemian Polka ft. Lucifer in a Haze, Citrus Ginger, & Impossibly Black
August 06, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 65.2 MBWe're kicking off POLKA WEEK with a discussion about "Bohemian Polka" from 1993's Alapalooza album. We discuss Queen, why so many activities involve changing your shoes, what makes a good "Weird Al" polka, and so much more! John has Lucifer in a Haze from 18th Street Brewery, and Lauren has Stowe Craft Cider Citrus Ginger Seltzer AND Impossibly Black from Dirtbag Ales. Cheers!
Very Special Episode: Dare to be Stupid ft. Green Shirt
July 30, 2021 04:17 - 1 hour - 79.9 MBIt's okay! You can Dare to be Stupid! Lauren is joined by Cameron and Rob from the Green Shirt podcast this week. We're diving deep into the 1985 masterpiece (I think I call each one a masterpiece. SO SUE ME) Dare to be Stupid. Join us as we talk about this album track by track, and drink some beers, ciders, and... a wine cooler? Find Green shirt here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/126516 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/green-shirt-a-newbies-trek-through-the-next-generation/id1289997191...
BAP Bonus: Brak Break!
July 23, 2021 07:00 - 30 minutes - 28 MBThis episode has virtually nothing to do with "Weird Al" Yankovic! Instead, we are diving into a suite of comedy albums that also played an instrumental role in our childhood(s). We're talking about the Space Ghost Coast to Coast CDs Musical Bar-B-Que, Surf & Turf, and The Brak Album. This is the last of the three episodes we recorded together in person last month. To that point, please forgive the noisy toddler in the background. She's cute, and we all did our best. Lauren also talks a bi...
Very Special Episode: Weird Al Musings with Chris & Leah
July 16, 2021 07:00 - 51 minutes - 47.5 MBFor this Very Special Episode, Lauren is joined by the effervescent (that's right, I said it) Chris and Leah from the Pub Trivia Experience and Boozy Bracketology podcasts. They're not giant "Weird Al" fans, but they have seen him in concert... and they each walked out of the show with a whole new appreciation for the man, his art, his craft, and what he stands for. This is a great little love fest! I would like to apologize for the quality of my (Lauren) audio on this one. It was a stormy e...
On Location at Lanahu Ales
July 09, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 61.6 MBWe're on site this week at Lanahu Ales in Mountain Top, Pennsylvania. Join us as we sit down with owner/brew master George to talk beer, brewing, and his philosophy on the whole process. Aloha! Thanks for having us! Lanahu Ales https://www.lanahuales.com/ https://www.facebook.com/lanahuales/ @lanahuales on Instagram
Episode 30: Buckingham Blues ft. English Pale Mild Ale & Astronaut Food
July 02, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 62.7 MBWe recorded this episode IN PERSON! HOLY COW! We're talking "Buckingham Blues from the self-titled debut album. We cover topics like the British monarchy, disc golf, some Pennsylvania activities, Forged in Fire (again), and more! We shout out some feedback from our loyal commenters and tease an upcoming "bonus" episode. Cece joins us at the end to discuss her favorite movie, color, and play some butt piano. We have English Pale Mild Ale from Wallenpaupack Brewing Company and Astronaut Food ...
Very Special Episode: Shawn from Cheap Seat Reviews
June 25, 2021 07:00 - 56 minutes - 52 MBWe've got a fun one for you today! Lauren is joined by Shawn from the Cheap Seat Reviews Podcast. We're just chatting all things "Weird Al" and what it means to be "that guy." This episode is a clear example of the type of people that "Weird Al" gives us the permission to be. Enjoy! Cheap Seat Reviews: https://cheapseatreviews.libsyn.com/ https://twitter.com/cheapseatcast
Episode 29: Yoda ft. Reverend Green, Imperial Runway Models, Terry Meets Julie, & MORE!
June 18, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 68.3 MBHappy Father's Day! We have a real treat for you today! We're talking about one of the biggest "Weird Al" songs there is, and we've got our dad back on the show to help us do it. Listen in as we talk "Yoda," Star Wars, and dad jokes. You won't want to miss the Purple Gorilla Joke, that's for sure. Dad has Reverend Green from Intangible Ales and Descendant from Mystic Brewery (with an honorable mention to pre-game beer Skinny Atlas Light from Empire Brewing Company). Lauren has Imperial Runw...
Very Special Episode: Ridiculously Self-Indulgent Episode with Justin Cooper
June 11, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 70.9 MBWhat a fun episode! Lauren is joined by the effervescent and hilarious Justin Cooper. We have no topic. We're just talking Weird Al and drinking some beers. Jump in and nerd out with us! Check out The Fan-Tastic Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/0uvEImJuOeBeRAQuaF1fMC?si=F6_xn22uTSijrEwc3O8X7Q Check out Geeklife HQ: https://open.spotify.com/show/1w9ut8teO5z0rhGjXN2ijZ?si=1QBOATn5Tj6Uo7j-8WEQyw&nd=1 The Amalga-Mania Podcast & Entertainment Awards! https://amalga-mania.com/blogs/n...
Episode 28: Craigslist ft. Lizard King, Fools Gold, & MORE!
June 04, 2021 01:59 - 1 hour - 62.1 MBWe're on CRAAAAAAAAAAAAAIGSLIIIIIIIST, baby come on! This week we're talking about this fun style parody of The Doors. (It's "Craigslist," if you didn't get that.) There's a lot of laughs, a lot of singing, and a lot of beers in this episode. Lauren has Lizard King from Pipeworks Brewing Company AND Big Little Thing from Sierra Nevada Brewing Company. John has Fool's Gold from Rusty Rail Brewing Company AND JREAM Chameleon from Tripping Animals Brewing Company. (Hey, they're all Brewing Comp...