In this bonus episode, Dave, Ethan, and author Jon "Bermuda" Schwartz start their picture by picture exploration of the book, Black & White & Weird All Over: The Lost Photographs of Weird Al Yankovic '83 - '86 with an overview of the book, the story behind the cover photograph, and the Introduction. 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...
Aug 20, 2021•33 min
Dave and Ethan interview Hollywood actor and Weird Al mega-fan Samm Levine! Samm is known for his roles in Judd Apatow's Freaks and Geeks , Quentin Tarantino's Inglourious Basterds , Wet Hot American Summer , among many others, including his work on The Kevin Pollak Chat Show . Samm shares stories and hilarity from his life as an actor, as a Weird Al fan, and his many run-ins and experiences with Weird Al! ABOUT Since 2019, Dave & Ethan’s 2000″ Weird Al Podcast has covered all facets of the ...
Aug 18, 2021•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 120
Dave and Ethan welcome the "Twine Ball Mayor" - Josh Johnson, Mayor of Darwin, MN, which is home to the largest Twine Ball in the World (made by one man). Mayor Johnson shares the story of Darwin's twine ball and how his town and its legacy is forever intertwined with Weird Al and his fans. 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 f...
Aug 11, 2021•1 hr 23 min•Ep. 119
Dave and Ethan interview Camilla Henneman, the visual effects artist who built the iconic fat suit from Weird Al's "Fat" music video. Camilla's astounding career didn't stop at working with Weird Al, she also built the Slimer and Nunzio Scoleri suits from Ghostbusters II , Meat Loaf's suit from Fight Club , as well as monster and gorilla suits for such movies as George of the Jungle , Harry and the Hendersons , Gorillas in the Mist , and Cocoon . Amazingly, Camilla also worked on the makeup and ...
Aug 04, 2021•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 118
Dave and Ethan interview Weird Al's actual (former) dentist - Dr. Roger Schuster! Not only did Dr. Schuster spend many years helping "Weird Al" Yankovic maintain his pearly whites - he has a special connection with Dr. Demento and he was behind the ear-shattering dentist drill sound effects for the song “Cavity Search” off of the Bad Hair Day 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 b...
Jul 28, 2021•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 117
Dave and Ethan go over their weekend filled with hunting for copies of Weird Al's "Beat on the Brat" 3" vinyl single for Record Store Day and adding new items to their collections. They also play exclusive new recordings and discuss Dave's life-changing Weird Al-related medical procedure! 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 fan...
Jul 21, 2021•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 116
Dave and Ethan conclude their interview with makeup effects legend Kevin Yagher (Crypt Keeper & Chucky doll designer) who brought Weird Al's iconic "Fat" makeup and costume to life for the "Fat" music video. Dave and Ethan also discuss Weird Al's upcoming Record Store Day exclusive "Beat on the Brat" 3" single! 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...
Jul 14, 2021•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 115
Part one of Dave and Ethan's interview with makeup effects legend Kevin Yagher, the man behind dozens of iconic characters and creatures including the Crypt Keeper from Tales from the Crypt, Chucky from Child's Play , and Weird Al's iconic "Fat" makeup and costume. 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 histo...
Jul 07, 2021•55 min•Ep. 114
The conclusion of Dave and Ethan's interview with the Grammy Award winning slack key and Weird Al guitarist Jim "Kimo" West! Not only does Kimo discuss winning the Grammy and his new album, Dave and Ethan have some special surprises for him! 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...
Jun 30, 2021•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 113
With his new slack-key guitar album just released, Weird Al guitarist Jim "Kimo" West makes his triumphant return to the podcast having won his first Grammy Award and other exciting accomplishments since his appearance back on Episode 1". Dave and Ethan chat with Kimo about his early career, touring with Weird Al and more in part 1 of this exciting and in-depth two-part interview. ABOUT Since 2019, Dave & Ethan’s 2000″ Weird Al Podcast has covered all facets of the life, career, and fandom o...
Jun 23, 2021•58 min•Ep. 112
Dave and Ethan interview magician Justin Willman, the star and creator of Netflix’s Magic For Humans and the original host of Cupcake Wars on Food Network to discuss his upcoming charity event, Magic For Memories, featuring Weird Al! Plus, author Lily E. Hirsch drops in to debut exclusive news regarding her book, Weird Al Seriously . 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” R...
Jun 16, 2021•1 hr 24 min•Ep. 111
Dave and Ethan interview conductor, composer, and arranger Sean O’Loughlin, who orchestrated songs for Weird Al’s Hollywood Bowl concerts and The Strings Attached Tour. 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 learn...
Jun 09, 2021•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 110
Dave and Ethan interview podcast host, author, & Weird Al super-fan Lex Friedman about his career, fandom, and working with Weird Al on The Ridiculously Self-Indulgent, Ill-Advised Vanity Tour. 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...
Jun 02, 2021•1 hr 23 min•Ep. 109
Dave and Ethan interview legendary comedy musician Stephen Lynch about his career and Weird Al! Not only was Stephen Lynch nominated for a Tony Award, he's had hit comedy specials on Comedy Central, comedy albums at #1 on the Billboard Comedy Charts, regular airplay on The Dr. Demento Show , and both national and international comedy tours. 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 “E...
May 26, 2021•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 108
Dave and Ethan interview Funko's Sarah Scherer about her love of Weird Al and her role in getting the Weird Al Funko Pops created! 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, o...
May 19, 2021•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 107
Dave and Ethan share memories and reminisce about the past 2 years of the podcast and recap and play songs from the exciting two-year anniversary concert starring Trevor Strong of The Arrogant Worms. 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...
May 12, 2021•58 min•Ep. 106
The conclusion of Dave and Ethan's interview with drummer, author and historian Jon "Bermuda" Schwartz as he shares rare & unheard clips and insights from Weird Al’s career - including never-before-heard clips and premieres! 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 th...
May 05, 2021•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 105
Dave and Ethan are once again joined by drummer, author and historian Jon "Bermuda" Schwartz as he shares rare & unheard clips and insights from Weird Al’s career! 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 learni...
Apr 28, 2021•58 min•Ep. 104
Dave and Ethan welcome comedy musician and Weird Al fan Chris Waffle to the podcast this week! Chris is the lead singer of the band Megathruster and is behind the anti-bullying anthem "Weird Al Rules." Chris also performs under the name The Chris Waffle Explosion and formerly the ban d Hot Waffles. H e's a regular on The FuMP and The Dr. Demento Show , has appeared on multiple Weird Al tribute albums, and even world-premiered a Weird Al song back on his former college radio show. ABOUT Since 201...
Apr 21, 2021•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 103
For the conclusion of the Joel Miller interview, Weird Al's best friend and confidant of 45-years returns with more shocking revelations and stories about Weird Al's early and personal life. Joel shares whether or not he has heard Weird Al swear as well as discuss Weird Al's early mating rituals, the infamous Missing Persons concert, and his experience as the best man at Weird Al's wedding (and reveals who was the biggest jerk at the bachelor party!). ABOUT Since 2019, Dave & Ethan’s 2000″ W...
Apr 14, 2021•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 102
Weird Al's best friend and confidant, Joel Miller, returns to share more stories from his forty-five year long friendship with Weird Al. In part two of the interview, we will learn about unreleased Weird Al songs, how Weird Al was able to call Kurt Cobain at Saturday Night Live , Weird Al's first time being filmed for TV, other actors considered for the UHF cast, why the little boy who found the marble in the oatmeal was named Joel Miller, and many more great stories and insights by Joel Miller ...
Apr 07, 2021•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 101
In this very special episode, Dave and Ethan sit down with Weird Al's best friend - and confidant - Joel Miller! Joel was literally there when Al became WEIRD AL, has been there for throughout Weird Al's incredible career, and was even by his side as the best man at Al's wedding. Joel shares unrestrained and unbounded stories from attending college together, performing their first shows, and other amazing never-before-told stories stemming from their forty-five-year-long friendship. Plus, we cel...
Mar 31, 2021•1 hr 29 min•Ep. 100
Dave and Ethan interview legendary jazz trumpeter Wayne Bergeron, who appears on "NOW That's What I Call Polka!" on Mandatory Fun , as well as "Polkamon" and "The Hamilton Polka". Wayne performed live with Weird Al at the Hollywood Bowl in 2016 for the Mandatory World Tour, and graduated with Weird Al from Lynwood High School. Wayne has performed/recorded/toured with the likes of Maynard Ferguson, Ray Charles, Green Day, Katy Perry, Beyoncé, Barbra Streisand, Michael Buble, and has worked on ove...
Mar 24, 2021•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 99
Dave and Ethan interview Trevor Strong of the legendary comedy music trio, The Arrogant Worms! Trevor digs deep into the history of The Arrogant Worms, his new internet show, and talks about Weird Al & being featured on The Dr. Demento Show ! Also this episode, Dave and Ethan welcome back a past guest to talk about their new song that features Weird Al, and they announce their exciting plans for the podcast's two-year anniversary in May! (Hint: Trevor is performing a private concert for Patr...
Mar 17, 2021•1 hr 27 min•Ep. 98
Headline News Special Report #4: On Sunday, March 14, 2021, Jim "Kimo" West won the Grammy Award for Best New Age Album for his album More Guitar Stories . 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 thos...
Mar 14, 2021•2 min
Dave and Ethan interview Dave “Foots” Footman, a Hollywood technician that played an integral part in the production of Weird Al's film, UHF . Foots shares details about the film from behind the camera as well as crew and cast antics when not filming. 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 po...
Mar 10, 2021•58 min•Ep. 97
Dave and Ethan interview Mike Nelson, the former host of Mystery Science Theater 3000 and co-founder of RiffTrax about his incredible career and riffing Jurassic Park 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 music while digging d...
Mar 03, 2021•51 min•Ep. 96
Dave and Ethan interview Robyn Von Swank, the prominent celebrity photographer behind Weird Al's iconic Alpocalypse album cover art. Along with additional photo shoots and experiences with Weird Al, Robyn shares stories of working with Rhett & Link of Good Mythical Morning, Riki Lindhome of Garfunkel And Oates, Bryan Cranston, Thomas Lennon and 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 . Hos...
Feb 24, 2021•1 hr 23 min•Ep. 95
Dave and Ethan interview Ryan Barna, a Grammy-nominated writer and sound historian who was the first to record Weird Al and his band on Edison phonograph wax cylinder. Ryan chronicles the events that led to that historical moment - and he shares a clip of the recording! 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 ...
Feb 17, 2021•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 94
Dave and Ethan air the finale of their interview with legendary guitarist and record producer Richard Bennett, who performed with Neil Diamond for 17 years, has toured with Mark Knopfler since 1994 & recorded with Weird Al on his early recordings! (Plus - he is 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 many more! Fans of Weird Al will recogni...
Feb 10, 2021•58 min•Ep. 93
