Get ready for some Bad Hair Day! Lauren is joined by Seth from the Treble Treble Podcast to talk about this epic 1996 album. We go through it song by song, tell some fun stories, and there's GLITTER in the beer! This is such a fun episode, and you won't want to miss it. Find Seth's work here: https://twitter.com/trebletreblepod http://linktr.ee/trebletreblepod https://twitter.com/tfcpod http://linktr.ee/tfcpod Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/beer-d-al-podcast...
Nov 20, 2020•1 hr 13 min
Get ready to get White & Nerdy! We've got Tim back on the show to help us talk about the nerdy anthem, "White & Nerdy." We nerd out about beer, stuff we collect, and even talk about our favorite theme songs. This is one you won't want to miss. John has White by Allagash, Lauren has Dragon's Blood White by New Holland, and Tim has Warp One Enhaze by Aviator Brewing. Cheers! This week's promo: Grand Rapidians Play Video Games A podcast where 3 video game world record setters review a beer ...
Nov 13, 2020•1 hr 7 min
We've got a very special Very Special Episode for you today! Lauren is joined by Mike from the Pub Trivia Experience podcast, and we're talking about Weird Al's 1992 album Off the Deep End. Mike loves it. Us? Meh. Can Mike sway me? Listen and find out. Also listen to hear Mike experience his first ever Beer'd Al tangent in person! Lauren has Hawaiian Shirt Party from The Brewing Projekt out of Eau Claire, WI (a 9% beer that she didn't realize was 9% until it was almost gone...), and Mike has Gra...
Nov 06, 2020•1 hr
It's Halloween, weirdos! And it's our 13th regular episode! SPOOKY! This week, we're talking about "Nature Trail to Hell" and drinking some spooooooooooopy pumpkin beers! I may have gone overboard with the spooky sound effects, but I also don't care. BOOOOO! John has a precedented (because he's done it before) double pairing - this time, in black & tan form - featuring Southern Tier Pumking (nitro) and Warlock. Lauren has Shipyard Smashed Pumpkin. This is a high-octane episode with some high...
Oct 30, 2020•1 hr 4 min
Happy Weird Al's Birthday to one and all! Today we're tackling all things UHF. And when we say all things, we mean ALL things. We're joined by John & Adam from the Blast From Our Past Podcast (among other things), and we're all eating Twinkie Wiener Sandwiches. What more could you want? Celebrate Weird Al's Birthday in style with us. Cheers! The Blast From Our Past Network: https://www.bfopnetwork.com/ https://www.facebook.com/bfopnetwork/ Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spre...
Oct 23, 2020•59 min
Oh boy this episode has it ALL. It's got blood. It's got singing. It's got polka. If I laughed like an idiot while editing this, it stands to reason that you'll laugh like an idiot while listening to this. We're talking about the song "Polka Party" and drinking Oktoberfest beers. John has Susquehanna Brewing Company and Lauren has Sierra Nevada. Did we mention there's blood? Cheers! Crazy Frog: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k85mRPqvMbE Erasure: https://youtu.be/x34icYC8zA0 Take on Me: https://...
Oct 16, 2020•51 min
Weird Al time with the ladies! This week, Lauren welcomes Mixie, self-described "old nerd" from the Lady Mouth podcast. We're talking CLASSIC Al here, folks. Why was AL TV so cool? Is Weird Al truly the greatest human? What wild tangents will this conversation take? Listen to find out! We can tell you this - there's a lot of lady love in this episode. Cheers! And, sorry kids, there's some cursing in this episode. You've been warned. Find Mixie here: https://twitter.com/LadyMouthPod https://twitt...
Oct 09, 2020•51 min
This week, we're talking "Weasel Stomping Day." So put your Viking helmet on and spread that mayonnaise on the lawn and get ready to listen to us have some fun! This is a good one - we talk about weird traditions, eggs, weasels, and John is an interrupting cow at the end of this. Plus, it's the return of the Old Jokes Home! And! We have an unprecedented double beer pairing coming from John. The dude downed TWO different beers during this episode. John Has Punkin Ale AND Flesh & Blood (both f...
Oct 02, 2020•57 min
They're all over me! They're inside of me! Can't get 'em off of me! I'm crawling with... MICROSCOPIC BACTERIA! Yes! We are talking about "Germs" today. And this episode has some HUGE STUFF! We got a new theme song! John got a story wrong and had to explain himself! We started a Patreon! So many exclamation points! John has Coolship Lager Black from OEC and Lauren has Blissful Ignorance from Lupulin Brewing. Cheers! Beer'd Al Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/beerdalpodcast Jason's music: http://cr...
Sep 25, 2020•49 min
In this episode, Lauren is joined by the amazing and talented Katie Sekelsky. You know, the one that made our cool new logo (As seen in this week's episode art)! You know, the one that runs The Inkling pen & paper trivia challenge. You know, the one that helps bring us the Everyday Q&A Calendar. That's the one. Well, we talk about the FOOLS that have turned Weird Al down for a parody in one way or another. What idiots, right? Lauren and Katie aren't idiots, though. They have beer. Cheers...
Sep 18, 2020•58 min
Welcome to the stupidest episode we've ever done. You thought we were stupid before? Not even close. We are talking about "Phony Calls." The song is not inherently stupid, but we devolve into extreme stupidity in this episode. We're not entirely sure why, but that's what happened. John has Big in Japan from Singlecut Brewsmiths and Lauren has (904) Weissguy from Jacksonville's own Engine15. We also debut the pilot of a new soap opera called "Old Jokes Home." Join us on this stupid journey today....
Sep 11, 2020•47 min
In this episode, Lauren is joined by Jonathan Oakes (the mastermind behind Trivial Warfare and the Oakes Media Group) to discuss THE BEST DAY EVER. That's right. We're talking about the day we had front row tickets and VIP passes to Weird Al's No Strings Attached Tour. We talk about our experience, reminisce, and Jonathan reveals some Weird Al opinions. If you haven't seen Weird Al live, you can live vicariously through us in this episode. Cheers! Music: https://www.purple-planet.com Become a su...
Sep 04, 2020•1 hr 10 min
In this episode, Lauren & John discuss the song that put our hero Weird Al on the map... "Eat It." Lauren has a Peanut Butter Chocolate Milk Stout from Lost Coast Brewing, and John has Pegasus from Saucony Creek. Join us as we discuss the importance of this song, the evolution of this song, and some of the REAL questions... Is a hot dog a sandwich? Is cereal soup? Is pizza just an open face sandwich? LISTEN AND FIND OUT! Cheers! Beat It & Eat It side by side: https://www.youtube.com/watc...
Aug 28, 2020•46 min
In this episode, Lauren is joined by the magnificent Chris Hollister (of Trivial Warfare fame) to discuss Weird Al cameos in movies and TV shows. This is one you don't want to miss! We laugh, we cry, we get mushy, and we explore Weird Al's shockingly robust catalog of acting credits. Get ready for a wild ride! Music: https://www.purple-planet.com Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/beer-d-al-podcast--5439475/support ....
Aug 21, 2020•1 hr 13 min
The stars predict you will enjoy this episode. Fill the void in your life by listening to us talk about the Running With Scissors classic "Your Horoscope for Today." Lauren has Skies of Wonder by Fort George and John has Lion Brewery's Deluxe Pilsner. We do math to figure out who drank more! Cheers! Music: https://www.purple-planet.com Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/beer-d-al-podcast--5439475/support ....
Aug 14, 2020•54 min
Welcome to a very special episode of the Beer'd Al Podcast! Lauren is joined today by Tim of the 910Comedy Podcast Network to talk about Weird Al's take on Sir Isaac Newton in an (epic) Epic Rap Battles of History episode. Watch the Epic Rap Battle here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8yis7GzlXNM Listen to Tim's Podcasts here Marital Tiffs: https://anchor.fm/marital-tiffs Hometown Crowd: https://anchor.fm/hometown-crowd Music: https://www.purple-planet.com Become a supporter of this podcast: htt...
Aug 07, 2020•43 min
You know how the NOW compilation albums rattle off a bunch of songs? We do a lot of that in this episode. We actually manage to stay pretty much on topic through the whole thing, too. Shocking, we know. Lauren has Liberty Bell Ringer from Victory Brewing and John has Woods and Waters from Maine Beer Company. Join us as we romp through compilation albums, the hits of "the day," and some extremely good singing. Cheers! Music: https://www.purple-planet.com Become a supporter of this podcast: https:...
Aug 02, 2020•42 min
We talk about THREE of the greatest things in the world this time around: Beer, Weird Al, and SPORTS! We are tackling (no pun intended) "Sports Song," and that leads us to some great conversation about sports, sports memories, and our first ever BLEEP! We've chosen some tasty beers to drink while delving into this song from Mandatory Fun: John has Go Birds from Flying Fish Brewing, and Lauren has The Dimey Nickel from Five Boroughs Brewing. Cheers! Music: https://www.purple-planet.com Become a s...
Jul 18, 2020•50 min
You know how eBay is riddled with a bunch of random junk? So is this episode. We talk boy bands, TGI Friday's, The Masked Singer, toys, and so much more. We also pay a fair amount of tribute to this underrated masterpiece by Weird Al. Lauren has Spring Cleaning by New Image Brewing, and John has Icelandic Pale Ale from Einstok. Cheers! Music: https://www.purple-planet.com Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/beer-d-al-podcast--5439475/support ....
Jul 05, 2020•52 min
We are so excited to have Trivial Warfare's own Chris Hollister join us today as we talk about Hamilton Polka. Yes, yes, we know Hamilton is going to be available to stream on July 3, so we wanted to be ready with our discussion of this Weird Al masterpiece. Chris lends his Hamilton expertise as we gush over some magnificent polka music. We've got a fun assortment of root beer today, too! John has Lionshead Root Beer, Lauren has Bear 'N Beaver Root Beer, and Chris has the good old American class...
Jul 02, 2020•58 min
In this episode we talk about the masterpiece that is "Bob." You'll hear a bunch of stuff about Bob Dylan, bad jokes (er... dad jokes), and terrifying birds. We also talk about two pretty delicious beers! This is yet another wild ride... as they're all shaking out to be. Today John is drinking Goose Island's flagship IPA, and Lauren has Imperial Sunshine by Blue Point Brewing. Cheers! Music: https://www.purple-planet.com Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/beer-d...
Jun 21, 2020•38 min
In this episode, we are supposed to be talking about "The Plumbing Song"... What we end up doing is a wild ride through flavor profiles, carbon monoxide detectors, and a brief battle with the French language. We do talk about "The Plumbing Song," we promise. We also talk about the book "The Weird Accordion to Al" by Nathan Rabin. (And if you like that song, we're sorry but we're also not sorry at all.) We did pick two really delicious beers to talk about, though. We may not love the song, but we...
Jun 10, 2020•32 min
In this inaugural episode, Lauren & John discuss a song off of their favorite Weird Al album (or Weird-Album), Bad Hair Day. "The Night Santa Went Crazy" leads us down a winding road of Christmas cheer and nostalgia. In our quest to pair Weird Al songs with the perfect beer, we've each chosen Mad Elf by Troegs Brewing to enjoy along with our discussion of this song. This is one of the few times we'll both be drinking the same beer! An unprecedented feat for our first episode. Listen in as we...
May 28, 2020•48 min
