My 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. OddPods p...
Dec 17, 2021•57 min
It'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 p...
Dec 10, 2021•1 hr 8 min
We'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 Podcast. Bec...
Dec 03, 2021•1 hr 15 min
Happy 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'd Al...
Nov 26, 2021•1 hr 16 min
This 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! http...
Nov 19, 2021•1 hr 7 min
Throw 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 of th...
Nov 12, 2021•1 hr 1 min
Wait! 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 Become a supporter of this podcast: ...
Nov 05, 2021•1 hr 6 min
It'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 Japan),...
Oct 29, 2021•1 hr 3 min
What 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 Summer...
Oct 23, 2021•22 min
This 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: BFYT...
Oct 22, 2021•1 hr 21 min
I 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/statusferret...
Oct 15, 2021•1 hr 18 min
And 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/podc...
Oct 08, 2021•1 hr 13 min
It'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...
Oct 01, 2021•1 hr 27 min
It'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 Network Prom...
Sep 24, 2021•1 hr 16 min
Why 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 Weather...
Sep 17, 2021•1 hr 9 min
WOW. 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 Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.sp...
Sep 14, 2021•1 hr 31 min
We'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! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://...
Sep 03, 2021•1 hr 5 min
This 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 Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/beer-d-al-podcast--5439475/support ....
Aug 27, 2021•56 min
This 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 Impendi...
Aug 20, 2021•1 hr 9 min
Lauren 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 Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/beer-d-al-pod...
Aug 13, 2021•1 hr 3 min
Happy 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. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/beer-d-al-podcast--5439475/support ....
Aug 09, 2021•43 min
We'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! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/beer-d-al-podcast--5439475/support ....
Aug 06, 2021•1 hr 11 min
It'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?uo=4 ...
Jul 30, 2021•1 hr 27 min
This 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 bit ...
Jul 23, 2021•31 min
For 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 eveni...
Jul 16, 2021•52 min
We'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 Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/beer-d-al-podcast--5439475/support ....
Jul 09, 2021•1 hr 7 min
We 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 - Bla...
Jul 02, 2021•1 hr 9 min
We'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 Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/beer-d-al-podcast--5439475/support ....
Jun 25, 2021•57 min
Happy 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 Runway Mo...
Jun 18, 2021•1 hr 15 min
What 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/news/...
Jun 11, 2021•1 hr 18 min
