Part 1 of Dave and Ethan's interview with legendary guitarist and record producer Richard Bennett, who performed with Neil Diamond for seventeen years, has toured with Mark Knopfler since 1994, and recorded with Weird Al on his early recordings! (Oh yeah, he's also the brother of Jon "Bermuda" Schwartz!) In his career spanning over 50 years, Richard has worked with everyone from Billy Joel to Barbra Streisand, Ringo Starr to Emmylou Harris, Vince Gill and much more! Fans of Weird Al will recogni...
Feb 03, 2021•59 min•Ep. 92
Dave and Ethan interview longtime singer and studio vocalist Monique Donnelly, who's recorded with Weird Al, and toured as a back-up singer for his 2019 Strings Attached Tour. Monique shares stories about singing on the Straight Outta Lynwood , Alpocalypse , and Mandatory Fun albums, tales of touring with Weird Al for 3 months, lending her voice to over 100 major motion pictures, and working with artists such as Sir Paul McCartney, Michael Jackson, Michael Bublé, Robin Williams and more. ABOUT S...
Jan 27, 2021•1 hr 28 min•Ep. 91
Dave and Ethan interview comedian Zach Sherwin, who is best known for writing for and performing in the Epic Rap Battles of History YouTube series, writing for Crazy Ex-Girlfriend , and creating The Crossword Show . A life-long fan of Weird Al, Zach wrote the viral "Sir Isaac Newton vs Bill Nye" battle in which Weird Al plays Sir Isaac Newton! ABOUT Since 2019, Dave & Ethan’s 2000″ Weird Al Podcast has covered all facets of the life, career, and fandom of “Weird Al” Yankovic . Hosted by Dave...
Jan 20, 2021•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 90
Dave and Ethan interview Pat Regan, a keyboardist, producer, engineer and mixer who toured with Weird Al and recorded on three of his early albums. ABOUT Since 2019, Dave & Ethan’s 2000″ Weird Al Podcast has covered all facets of the life, career, and fandom of “Weird Al” Yankovic . Hosted by Dave “Elvis” Rossi and Ethan Ullman , two Weird Al super fans, collectors, and historians - the podcast aims to spread the joy of Weird Al and his music while digging deep and learning from those who ha...
Jan 13, 2021•1 hr 25 min•Ep. 89
Dave and Ethan are joined by two artists and fans inspired by Weird Al - content creator Alicia Buonviri and The Fun Zone podcast and radio host Brynn Lee! Brynn Lee is a disability advocate who produced an audio description track for the movie UHF . Brynn is the host of the weekly comedy music radio and podcast show, The Fun Zone , which airs on The Beyond Radio Network, and Dementia Radio. (Please note: At the time of this episode's recording, Brynn was presenting as Byron.) Alicia Buonviri is...
Jan 06, 2021•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 88
Dave and Ethan are joined by two artists and fans inspired by Weird Al - author/storyteller David "Sheepdog" Grant and musician Zeb Lemke! Zeb joins Dave and Ethan to talk about his Weird Al parodies, covers and songs about Weird Al, shares insights into his musical contributions to the podcast, and premieres a brand new song all about Jon "Bermuda" Schwartz! David Grant is a storyteller who, under his pen name, Sebastian Shepherd, has not only contributed to the 2020 issue of the Midnight Star ...
Dec 30, 2020•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 87
Dave and Ethan welcome Evan Gregory of The Gregory Brothers back to the podcast to discuss "We're All Doomed!" / "Who's It Gonna Be?" - their viral 2020 presidential debate collaboration with Weird Al! ABOUT Since 2019, Dave & Ethan’s 2000″ Weird Al Podcast has covered all facets of the life, career, and fandom of “Weird Al” Yankovic . Hosted by Dave “Elvis” Rossi and Ethan Ullman , two Weird Al super fans, collectors, and historians - the podcast aims to spread the joy of Weird Al and his m...
Dec 23, 2020•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 86
Dave and Ethan interview longtime singer and studio vocalist Scottie Haskell, who's recorded with Weird Al, and toured as a back-up singer for his 2019 Strings Attached Tour. Scottie shares stories about singing on the Straight Outta Lynwood , Alpocalypse , and Mandatory Fun albums, tales of touring with Weird Al for 3 months, and lending her voice to an incredible number of songs, concerts, commercials, TV shows and film scores and more. ABOUT Since 2019, Dave & Ethan’s 2000″ Weird Al Podca...
Dec 16, 2020•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 85
Dave and Ethan interview Bill Mumy, one half of the renowned novelty rock recording duo, and Dr. Demento Show favorite, Barnes & Barnes! Bill shares the story behind the insanely popular "Fish Heads" song, collaborating with Weird Al, and his extensive acting and music projects from over the years. ABOUT Since 2019, Dave & Ethan’s 2000″ Weird Al Podcast has covered all facets of the life, career, and fandom of “Weird Al” Yankovic . Hosted by Dave “Elvis” Rossi and Ethan Ullman , two Weir...
Dec 09, 2020•1 hr 21 min•Ep. 84
The conclusion of Dave and Ethan's interview with Jon "Bermuda" Schwartz as he brings more rare Weird Al audio clips and radio promos from his archives. Plus - a special announcement! ABOUT Since 2019, Dave & Ethan’s 2000″ Weird Al Podcast has covered all facets of the life, career, and fandom of “Weird Al” Yankovic . Hosted by Dave “Elvis” Rossi and Ethan Ullman , two Weird Al super fans, collectors, and historians - the podcast aims to spread the joy of Weird Al and his music while digging...
Dec 02, 2020•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 83
Dave and Ethan sit down with Jon "Bermuda" Schwartz as he brings more rare Weird Al audio clips and radio promos from his archives! Plus a special demented guest stops by to talk about his new album! ABOUT Since 2019, Dave & Ethan’s 2000″ Weird Al Podcast has covered all facets of the life, career, and fandom of “Weird Al” Yankovic . Hosted by Dave “Elvis” Rossi and Ethan Ullman , two Weird Al super fans, collectors, and historians - the podcast aims to spread the joy of Weird Al and his mus...
Nov 25, 2020•58 min•Ep. 82
Dave and Ethan interview Jayson Thiessen, supervising director and executive producer of the wildly popular animated series My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic, and director of the film based on the series. As the creator of the Cheese Sandwich character portrayed by “Weird Al“ Yankovic, Jayson talks about what it was like working with Weird Al, as well as being a lifelong fan of his music! ABOUT Since 2019, Dave & Ethan’s 2000″ Weird Al Podcast has covered all facets of the life, career, an...
Nov 18, 2020•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 81
Dave and Ethan interview Transformers Hotrod & Arcee - members of the band The Cybertronic Spree - who recently released a music video for their cover of "Dare To Be Stupid" that features a cameo by Weird Al himself! ABOUT Since 2019, Dave & Ethan’s 2000″ Weird Al Podcast has covered all facets of the life, career, and fandom of “Weird Al” Yankovic . Hosted by Dave “Elvis” Rossi and Ethan Ullman , two Weird Al super fans, collectors, and historians - the podcast aims to spread the joy of...
Nov 11, 2020•54 min•Ep. 80
Dave and Ethan interview Dan Curry, Head Writer of The Eric Andre Show , on the heels of Weird Al's recent cameo appearance on the show. Dan pulls back the curtain and shares some of his favorite moments from the show, as well as his portrayal of Kraft Punk. ABOUT Since 2019, Dave & Ethan’s 2000″ Weird Al Podcast has covered all facets of the life, career, and fandom of “Weird Al” Yankovic . Hosted by Dave “Elvis” Rossi and Ethan Ullman , two Weird Al super fans, collectors, and historians -...
Nov 04, 2020•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 79
Dave and Ethan are joined by fellow Weird Al super-fan and collector Jeff McClelland to discuss his newly-released 27th anniversary issue of the '93-'98 Midnight Star Weird Al Fanzine. ABOUT Since 2019, Dave & Ethan’s 2000″ Weird Al Podcast has covered all facets of the life, career, and fandom of “Weird Al” Yankovic . Hosted by Dave “Elvis” Rossi and Ethan Ullman , two Weird Al super fans, collectors, and historians - the podcast aims to spread the joy of Weird Al and his music while diggin...
Oct 28, 2020•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 78
Dave and Ethan return to finalize the definitive top 5 songs from Weird Al's Even Worse album with help from guest Angel Valenzuela. ABOUT Since 2019, Dave & Ethan’s 2000″ Weird Al Podcast has covered all facets of the life, career, and fandom of “Weird Al” Yankovic . Hosted by Dave “Elvis” Rossi and Ethan Ullman , two Weird Al super fans, collectors, and historians - the podcast aims to spread the joy of Weird Al and his music while digging deep and learning from those who have worked with,...
Oct 21, 2020•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 77
Dave and Ethan welcome back the founding members of Portugal. The Man - John Gourley & Zach Carothers - on the heels of their ground-breaking new song, "Who's Gonna Stop Me," featuring "Weird Al" Yankovic! ABOUT Since 2019, Dave & Ethan’s 2000″ Weird Al Podcast has covered all facets of the life, career, and fandom of “Weird Al” Yankovic . Hosted by Dave “Elvis” Rossi and Ethan Ullman , two Weird Al super fans, collectors, and historians - the podcast aims to spread the joy of Weird Al a...
Oct 14, 2020•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 76
Headline News Special Report #3: Portugal. The Man is releasing a new song on Monday, October 12, featuring "Weird Al" Yankovic called "Who's Gonna Stop Me." ABOUT Since 2019, Dave & Ethan’s 2000″ Weird Al Podcast has covered all facets of the life, career, and fandom of “Weird Al” Yankovic . Hosted by Dave “Elvis” Rossi and Ethan Ullman , two Weird Al super fans, collectors, and historians - the podcast aims to spread the joy of Weird Al and his music while digging deep and learning from th...
Oct 08, 2020•2 min
Dave and Ethan react to The Gregory Brothers newest viral Songify 2020 music video, "WE'RE ALL DOOMED - Trump vs. Biden" featuring "Weird Al" Yankovic. They also kick off part 1 of their discussion to determine the definitive top 5 songs from Weird Al's Even Worse album with help from special guest Angel Valenzuela. ABOUT Since 2019, Dave & Ethan’s 2000″ Weird Al Podcast has covered all facets of the life, career, and fandom of “Weird Al” Yankovic . Hosted by Dave “Elvis” Rossi and Ethan Ull...
Oct 07, 2020•1 hr•Ep. 75
Dave and Ethan interview Chris "The Glove" Taylor, a legend in the world of hip-hop for his early and continued work with the likes of Dr. Dre, Eminem, Snoop Dogg, Ice-T - as well as scratching on Weird Al's original "This Is the Life." ABOUT Since 2019, Dave & Ethan’s 2000″ Weird Al Podcast has covered all facets of the life, career, and fandom of “Weird Al” Yankovic . Hosted by Dave “Elvis” Rossi and Ethan Ullman , two Weird Al super fans, collectors, and historians - the podcast aims to s...
Sep 30, 2020•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 74
Dave and Ethan interview the award-winning director of Weird Al's "I Love Rocky Road" music video, Dror Soref. ABOUT Since 2019, Dave & Ethan’s 2000″ Weird Al Podcast has covered all facets of the life, career, and fandom of “Weird Al” Yankovic . Hosted by Dave “Elvis” Rossi and Ethan Ullman , two Weird Al super fans, collectors, and historians - the podcast aims to spread the joy of Weird Al and his music while digging deep and learning from those who have worked with, or been inspired by, ...
Sep 23, 2020•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 73
Dave and Ethan celebrate the 40th anniversary of Weird Al's "Another One Rides the Bus" with guest Beefalo Bill Burk, who was on hand - and added miscellaneous insanities - on the day that legendary song was performed live for the first time on The Dr. Demento Show on September 14, 1980. Besides being a long-time Dr. Demento Show sidekick, Beefalo Bill and Al were Cal Poly classmates and both KCPR deejays. Bill is also an avid photographer, with one of his photographs appearing in Bermuda's book...
Sep 16, 2020•1 hr 27 min•Ep. 72
Dave and Ethan interview filmmakers Justin A. Martell & Vince Clemente about working with Weird Al for their respective new documentaries, Tiny Tim - King For A Day and The Palindromists . Not only has Justin A. Martell produced the Tiny Tim documentary Tiny Tim - King For A Day that features narration by Weird Al - he wrote the definitive Tiny Tim biography, Eternal Troubadour: The Improbable Life of Tiny Tim . The Palindromists is produced and directed by the award-winning Vince Clemente. ...
Sep 09, 2020•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 71
Dave and Ethan interview the multiple-Emmy-Award-winning news anchor & meteorologist Brian Hackney, who was once Weird Al's college radio Program Director at KCPR San Luis Obispo 91.3FM – Cal Poly Radio. ABOUT Since 2019, Dave & Ethan’s 2000″ Weird Al Podcast has covered all facets of the life, career, and fandom of “Weird Al” Yankovic . Hosted by Dave “Elvis” Rossi and Ethan Ullman , two Weird Al super fans, collectors, and historians - the podcast aims to spread the joy of Weird Al and...
Sep 02, 2020•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 70
Dave and Ethan celebrate the two-year anniversary of Weird Al's Hollywood Star Ceremony by chatting with Polly Esther and Jackson Scoggins - two attendees with incredible stories from that day. Dave and Ethan also share what they did leading up to that fateful day on August 27, 2018. ABOUT Since 2019, Dave & Ethan’s 2000″ Weird Al Podcast has covered all facets of the life, career, and fandom of “Weird Al” Yankovic . Hosted by Dave “Elvis” Rossi and Ethan Ullman , two Weird Al super fans, co...
Aug 26, 2020•1 hr 21 min•Ep. 69
Headline News Special Report #2: The "Weird Alley" sign by the Twine Ball in Darwin Minnesota has gone missing. Dave and Ethan share all of the details and offer a reward for information leading to a safe return. ABOUT Since 2019, Dave & Ethan’s 2000″ Weird Al Podcast has covered all facets of the life, career, and fandom of “Weird Al” Yankovic . Hosted by Dave “Elvis” Rossi and Ethan Ullman , two Weird Al super fans, collectors, and historians - the podcast aims to spread the joy of Weird A...
Aug 26, 2020•4 min
The conclusion of Dave and Ethan's interview with Jon "Bermuda" Schwartz regarding his brand new upcoming book: Black & White & Weird All Over - The Lost Photographs of “Weird Al” Yankovic ‘83 - ‘86 . Bermuda talks about Weird Al's introduction to the book, is asked about next year's tour, and so much more! ABOUT Since 2019, Dave & Ethan’s 2000″ Weird Al Podcast has covered all facets of the life, career, and fandom of “Weird Al” Yankovic . Hosted by Dave “Elvis” Rossi and Ethan Ullm...
Aug 19, 2020•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 68
Part 1 of Dave and Ethan's interview with Jon "Bermuda" Schwartz on the heels of the announcement of his brand new book: Black & White & Weird All Over - The Lost Photographs of “Weird Al” Yankovic ‘83 - ‘86 . In Bermuda's first interview since the announcement, he leaves no page unturned as he tells Dave and Ethan everything about the highly anticipated release. ABOUT Since 2019, Dave & Ethan’s 2000″ Weird Al Podcast has covered all facets of the life, career, and fandom of “Weird A...
Aug 12, 2020•1 hr 24 min•Ep. 67
Headline News Special Report #1: Jon "Bermuda" Schwartz is releasing a full-length black and white photo book called Black & White & Weird All Over - The Lost Photographs of “Weird Al” Yankovic ‘83 - ‘86 . The book will be released October 27, 2020 and is available for pre-order at BlackAndWhiteAndWeird.com ABOUT Since 2019, Dave & Ethan’s 2000″ Weird Al Podcast has covered all facets of the life, career, and fandom of “Weird Al” Yankovic . Hosted by Dave “Elvis” Rossi and Ethan Ullm...
Aug 10, 2020•3 min
Dave and Ethan interview radio legend and voiceover master Phil Hendrie, of The Phil Hendrie Show , Rick and Morty , Drunk History , King of the Hill , and Futurama among others. Phil shares stories of working with Weird Al at Westwood One, recording the UHF trailer, his surprising Weird Al music video cameo, and so much more! ABOUT Since 2019, Dave & Ethan’s 2000″ Weird Al Podcast has covered all facets of the life, career, and fandom of “Weird Al” Yankovic . Hosted by Dave “Elvis” Rossi an...
Aug 05, 2020•35 min•Ep. 66
