This week, we're discussing Al's theme song to his college campus, Cal Poly in San Luis Obispo! Let's take a trip to SLO Town! Special thanks to Allura March (@RetroAutomaton) for the awesome design! https://retroautomaton.tumblr.com/ https://www.instagram.com/retroautomaton/ https://twitter.com/retroautomaton?lang=en Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/weirdalphabet Email us at: alscarrierpigeons@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theweirdalphabetpodcast/ Twitter: https://w...
Sep 09, 2019•26 min•Ep. 185
This week, we discuss the Gerardo's one-hit wonder and somehow become spokespeople for Taco Bell. Special thanks to Allura March (@RetroAutomaton) for the awesome design! https://retroautomaton.tumblr.com/ https://www.instagram.com/retroautomaton/ https://twitter.com/retroautomaton?lang=en Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/weirdalphabet Email us at: alscarrierpigeons@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theweirdalphabetpodcast/ Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/weirdalpod Ins...
Sep 04, 2019•39 min•Ep. 184
This week, we discuss the makings of Weird Al's music video and the means to responsibly stupid. Special thanks to Allura March (@RetroAutomaton) for the awesome design! https://retroautomaton.tumblr.com/ https://www.instagram.com/retroautomaton/ https://twitter.com/retroautomaton?lang=en Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/weirdalphabet Email us at: alscarrierpigeons@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theweirdalphabetpodcast/ Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/weirdalpod Inst...
Aug 26, 2019•36 min•Ep. 183
Dan, Michael, and David sit down and discuss their experiences during the Strings Attached tour in Los Angeles! Listen in! Want your thoughts heard on the show? Email us at: alscarrierpigeons@gmail.com
Aug 18, 2019•1 hr 12 min
This week, we discuss the OTHER Soul Asylum-inspired song on Bad Hair Day! Is it good, bad, or maybe something in between? Tune in and find out! Special thanks to Allura March (@RetroAutomaton) for the awesome design! https://retroautomaton.tumblr.com/ https://www.instagram.com/retroautomaton/ https://twitter.com/retroautomaton?lang=en Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/weirdalphabet Email us at: alscarrierpigeons@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theweirdalphabetpodcast/ ...
Aug 12, 2019•29 min•Ep. 180
This week, we discuss Al's role in the "My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic" series and learn to shocking truth about how our guest, FluttershyElsa, is somewhat responsible! FluttershyElsa's plugs n' stuff: https://www.deviantart.com/fluttershyelsa Special thanks to Allura March (@RetroAutomaton) for the awesome design! https://retroautomaton.tumblr.com/ https://www.instagram.com/retroautomaton/ https://twitter.com/retroautomaton?lang=en Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/weirdalphab...
Aug 05, 2019•32 min•Ep. 181
This week, we discuss the definition of "groovy", Andrew gives us the REAL definition of groovy, and Michael reveals who exactly this groovy guy in the Al-canon is! Special thanks to Allura March (@RetroAutomaton) for the awesome design! https://retroautomaton.tumblr.com/ https://www.instagram.com/retroautomaton/ https://twitter.com/retroautomaton?lang=en Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/weirdalphabet Email us at: alscarrierpigeons@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thewe...
Jul 29, 2019•27 min•Ep. 180
This week, the guys discuss their weird dreams and then goes full Hillary Duff and tells us what dreams are made of. Dan informs us about Vanna White, but then Michael takes them down the rabbit hole and goes into his Al-Multiverse theory. Special thanks to Allura March (@RetroAutomaton) for the awesome design! https://retroautomaton.tumblr.com/ https://www.instagram.com/retroautomaton/ https://twitter.com/retroautomaton?lang=en Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/weirdalphabet Email ...
Jul 22, 2019•33 min•Ep. 179
We're talking about scam emails, spam emails, slam emails, shazam emails, Pajama Sam emails, and also how email culture has evolved over the years. Oh! And also stuff about Weird Al, but who's here for THAT? Special thanks to Allura March (@RetroAutomaton) for the awesome design! https://retroautomaton.tumblr.com/ https://www.instagram.com/retroautomaton/ https://twitter.com/retroautomaton?lang=en Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/weirdalphabet Email us at: alscarrierpigeons@gmail.c...
Jul 15, 2019•41 min•Ep. 178
This week, we share our tow-truck stories as well as discuss who the true identity of this reckless driver is! Special thanks to Allura March (@RetroAutomaton) for the awesome design! https://retroautomaton.tumblr.com/ https://www.instagram.com/retroautomaton/ https://twitter.com/retroautomaton?lang=en Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/weirdalphabet Email us at: alscarrierpigeons@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theweirdalphabetpodcast/ Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/w...
Jul 09, 2019•46 min•Ep. 177
Agent UHJeff joins us as we uncover the secret truth behind the theme song of the name properly titled by its creators and probably a guy who really enjoys 'Die Hard' a bit too much and was too impressed with himself that he created such a clever pun which just so happens to be: Spy Hard. UHJeff's plugs n' stuff: https://twitter.com/uhjeff Special thanks to Allura March (@RetroAutomaton) for the awesome design! https://retroautomaton.tumblr.com/ https://www.instagram.com/retroautomaton/ https://...
Jul 01, 2019•34 min•Ep. 176
SPORTS! WE DO SPORTS! UHJEFF DOES ALL THE SPORTS! SPORTSBALL! SPORTS-COUNTRY RUNNING! SPORTSBACK RIDING! YAY SPORTS!* *The Weird Al-Phabet and UHJeff may or may not actually do "sports".* UHJeff's plugs n' stuff: https://twitter.com/uhjeff Michael's plugs n' stuff: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PyER-TLck3Q&t=1s http://www.weirdmountainpodcast.com/me-talking-weird-al-to-you/2019/6/20/michael-hunter-talks-weird-al-to-you Special thanks to Allura March (@RetroAutomaton) for the awesome design...
Jun 24, 2019•38 min•Ep. 175
This week, we discuss another segment from the UHF movie soundtrack and we wage the war of the ages: Spatulas or Tongs? Special thanks to Allura March (@RetroAutomaton) for the awesome design! https://retroautomaton.tumblr.com/ https://www.instagram.com/retroautomaton/ https://twitter.com/retroautomaton?lang=en Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/weirdalphabet Email us at: alscarrierpigeons@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theweirdalphabetpodcast/ Twitter: https://www.twit...
Jun 17, 2019•34 min•Ep. 174
This week, we open the can and let out the spam with Greg Simpson of This Might Be a Podcast! Greg Simpson's plugs n' stuff: https://twitter.com/ThisMightBeAPod https://www.patreon.com/ThisMightBeAPodcast https://www.punknews.org/ Special thanks to Allura March (@RetroAutomaton) for the awesome design! https://retroautomaton.tumblr.com/ https://www.instagram.com/retroautomaton/ https://twitter.com/retroautomaton?lang=en Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/weirdalphabet Email us at: al...
Jun 10, 2019•38 min•Ep. 173
This week, we bring on Dakota Rimmer of the "Me Talking Weird Al To You" podcast to talk about the parody song Michael Jackson denied! Was it for the better or should this be a song? Listen in and find out! Dakota Rimmer's plugs n' stuff: http://www.weirdmountainpodcast.com/me-talking-weird-al-to-you https://twitter.com/The_Rimmerverse https://twitter.com/talkingaltoyou https://www.facebook.com/weirdmountainpodcast/ Maxima's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKtbyQsAj-uouqTwAgdW6...
Jun 03, 2019•50 min•Ep. 172
***LISTENER DISCRETION IS ADVISED. Maybe let the kids sit out on this one, because we talk about the sensitive topic of suicide. **** We discuss the resurgence of Al's career and the infamous band known as Nirvana! Joining us, we have Ethan Ullman and Dave Rossi of the Dave & Ethan's 2000" Weird Al Podcast to help us dive into this classic parody! Dave & Ethan's 2000" Weird Al Podcast plugs n' stuff: https://twitter.com/2000inch http://2000inch.com/ https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/dav...
May 28, 2019•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 171
Join us as we cruise on through Al's catalog as our guide and theme-park enthusiast, Tony Goldmark, tells us the tale of the infamous Jungle Cruise ride! Tony Goldmark's plugs n' stuff: https://www.youtube.com/user/TonyGoldmark https://twitter.com/tonygoldmark https://www.patreon.com/tonygoldmark https://tony-goldmark.bandcamp.com/ Special thanks to Allura March (@RetroAutomaton) for the awesome design! https://retroautomaton.tumblr.com/ https://www.instagram.com/retroautomaton/ https://twitter....
May 14, 2019•58 min•Ep. 169
WHO WON? WHO'S NEXT? YOU DECIDE... Except you don't. The guys talk about Al's collaboration with Nice Peter and Epic Lloyd as well as their favorite Epic Rap Battles of History! Listen in! Michael's NEW song parody: "Hey Marvel"!! https://youtu.be/pJLtvGS7p4A Special thanks to Allura March (@RetroAutomaton) for the awesome design! https://retroautomaton.tumblr.com/ https://www.instagram.com/retroautomaton/ https://twitter.com/retroautomaton?lang=en Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/...
May 07, 2019•32 min•Ep. 168
We discuss the art of a capella, our favorite a capella hits, and how incredibly sad and lonely Al may be. Al's cameo: The Animated Tales of GWAR - Himself: https://www.facebook.com/gwar/videos/373721240026962/?v=373721240026962 Michael's NEW song parody: "Hey Marvel"!! https://youtu.be/pJLtvGS7p4A Special thanks to Allura March (@RetroAutomaton) for the awesome design! https://retroautomaton.tumblr.com/ https://www.instagram.com/retroautomaton/ https://twitter.com/retroautomaton?lang=en Support...
Apr 29, 2019•25 min•Ep. 167
This week, we do the entire episode in mime. Don't believe us? Yeah, you're probably right. Al's cameo: Unmade - "Accordion Repo Man" - himself: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt9606754/videoplayer/vi4078483993?ref_=tt_ov_vi Michael's NEW song parody: "Hey Marvel"!! https://youtu.be/pJLtvGS7p4A Special thanks to Allura March (@RetroAutomaton) for the awesome design! https://retroautomaton.tumblr.com/ https://www.instagram.com/retroautomaton/ https://twitter.com/retroautomaton?lang=en Support us on P...
Apr 22, 2019•30 min•Ep. 166
This week, we bring on our favorite crazy lady, Canadian comedian Polly Esther, to discuss the song about a crazy lady driver! Buckle-up, buckeroos! Car crash stats https://www.iihs.org/iihs/topics/t/general-statistics/fatalityfacts/state-by-state-overview Al's cameo: ABC Saturday Morning Preview Park - Himself: https://youtu.be/_uWhkh4Otw8 Polly Esther's plugs n' stuff: https://www.facebook.com/PollyEsthersPollywoodProductions www.instagram.com/pollywoodproductions Special thanks to Allura Marc...
Apr 15, 2019•48 min•Ep. 165
It's one of the infamous songs from the Dr. Demento Show! You don't think we should be covering it? Well, you're a big pile of SHAVING CREAM! BE NICE AND CLEAN! SHAVE EVERYDAY AND YOU'LL ALWAYS LOOK KEEN! Al's cameo: http://teddyandtheyeti.blogspot.com/2016/01/weird-al-yankovic-in-eat-it-fubar-comic.html https://imgur.com/gallery/17maB/new Jeff Whitemire's Album IndieGoGo: https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/debut-album-deep-fried-superhero?fbclid=IwAR0s5CTSovfPvGf-jTZcgwDwv5H47oRZQ93LxgkbDLKwqOb...
Apr 08, 2019•26 min•Ep. 164
We had the pleasure of interviewing the writer and performer of the Hamilton parody that blew up last year ("Alfred Matthew Yankovic")! That's right, we interviewed David Spencer! Special thanks to Allura March (@RetroAutomaton) for the awesome design! https://retroautomaton.tumblr.com/ https://www.instagram.com/retroautomaton/ https://twitter.com/retroautomaton?lang=en Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/weirdalphabet Email us at: alscarrierpigeons@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.fac...
Apr 01, 2019•15 min
We take a trip down memory lane as we discuss Al's B-side/college years/Dr. Demento jam about school cafeteria food! Al's cameo: Nathan Rabin's "The Weird Accordion to Al" book kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/weirdaccordiontoal/make-the-weird-accordion-to-al-book-a-ridiculous-r?ref=user_menu Dan's plugs n' stuff: Land War https://store.steampowered.com/app/1030960/Land_War/ Special thanks to Allura March (@RetroAutomaton) for the awesome design! https://retroautomaton.tumblr.co...
Mar 25, 2019•30 min•Ep. 163
The gang talks about Star Wars and Weird Al... so, it's just another episode. Oh wait! Except it's in front of a LIVE AUDIENCE!! Special thanks to Jon Bailey, Roxanne Pena, Tony Goldmark, Tyler Harper, and Don Pinsent for their contributions, to Geeky Teas & Games for hosting us, as well as to everyone who came out and saw our show! We couldn't have done this without you all! Al's cameo: CollegeHumor - "Star Wars Cantina Auditions": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-ROl4LuyNQM Special thanks ...
Mar 18, 2019•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 162
It's time to learn about one of the body's most vital organs! We also discuss the "Al's Brain in 3-D" experience in great detail, despite us never going to it, thanks to the help of Kelly Phillips, UHJeff, and Joe Jaffa! Al's cameo: "Save the Rich" performance by Garfunkel & Oates featuring "Weird Al" Yankovic https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qmRRDig_9nE Kelly's plugs n' stuff http://www.kellyphillips.net/ http://kellyp.storenvy.com/ https://twitter.com/kellypcomics https://www.instagram.com/...
Mar 11, 2019•37 min•Ep. 161
This week, we talk about Conan! But which one: The Talk Show host? The Barbarian? The Librarian? Al's cameo: Sundance TV Ads - Himself https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8r8Wtv25nC0 THE SAGA BEGINS LIVE SHOW: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-weird-alphabet-podcast-presents-the-saga-begins-tickets-56730013999 Special thanks to Allura March (@RetroAutomaton) for the awesome design! https://retroautomaton.tumblr.com/ https://www.instagram.com/retroautomaton/ https://twitter.com/retroautomaton?lang=en ...
Mar 04, 2019•32 min•Ep. 160
This week, we're covering Al's song about Albuquerque with Alicia (aka Yankochick) who used to reside in the aforementioned place of the fluffy towels. We've talked about this song before, you say? You are mistaken. Alicia's plugs n' stuff: https://www.facebook.com/Yankochick/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUOwVDpf5zQrXyKPPJWxs-Q http://yankovic-lovers.tumblr.com/ https://twitter.com/yankochick38 https://www.patreon.com/yankochick Al's cameo: Game Grumps/Guest Grumps - Himself: https://youtu....
Feb 25, 2019•31 min•Ep. 159
Jon "Bermuda" Schwartz, a man who shouldn't need an introduction, but, in case you have been living under a rock, he's Al's drummer and has been the first official member of Al's band since the very beginning. Listen in! Again, thank you so much Jon for coming on the show. It was unreal and an honor! Jon's plugs n' stuff: http://weirdal.com/tour/ Our "Al's Band/We've Never Played in Hawaii" discussion: http://weirdalphabet.libsyn.com/158-als-band-weve-never-played-in-hawaii-originals-by-als-band...
Feb 18, 2019•1 hr 14 min
This week, we are rack focus onto a large part of Al's career: his band. Join us as we discuss the songs that Steve Jay, Jim "Kimo" West, Jon "Bermuda" Schwartz, and Ruben Valtierra put together in their free time: "Al's Band" and "We've Never Played in Hawaii"! Also, special thanks to Jon "Bermuda" Schwartz for coming on the show! Check out our full interview with Jon "Bermuda" Schwartz here: http://weirdalphabet.libsyn.com/jon-bermuda-schwartz-full-interview Al's cameo: Jon Bermuda playlist: h...
Feb 17, 2019•25 min•Ep. 158
