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Very Special Episode: Alpocalypse Ranked ft. MJ from LJFAM & Reel Perspective
Dec. 30, 2022
It's the last album we have to rank! And it's the last episode of 2022! We did it! I've got MJ from the Let's Jaws for a Minute and Reel Perspective podcasts to break down this "Weird Al" gem from 2011. This episode has som…
Holiday Special: Santa Re-revisited ft. Mad Elf 2021 & Mad Elf 2022
Dec. 23, 2022
It's that time of year again! Lauren and John decided to sit down and get in the holiday spirit. Literally! We're both drinking Mad Elf from Troegs Brewing--just like we used to do on Christmas at home with the family. We're…
Very Special Episode: Poodle Hat Ranked ft. KC & Aaron from The Itch Rocks
Dec. 16, 2022
Hey hey! It's time to rank the tracks on Poodle Hat! KC and Aaron from the Itch Rocks are here with their cumulative ranking of the tracks on the album. So not only is there discrepancies between their list and Lauren's... t…
Episode 61: Couch Potato ft. Bam Biere, Two Hearted, & Super Duper Double (and Triple!) Citra
Dec. 9, 2022
It’s “Couch Potato” time! We’re talking about this Eminem parody from Poodle Hat today. Why? Because we felt like it. We talk about Dunkin’ Donuts again. Why? Because we felt like it. We also talk about the logic behind “Wei…
Very Special Episode: In 3D Ranked ft. Anthony from I'm A Sophisticate and So Can You!
Dec. 2, 2022
Anthony from the I’m A Sophisticate and So Can You! podcast is here to rank the tracks on 1984’s In 3-D album. It’s a wild ride! How do our rankings line up? Listen in and find out! Check out I’m A Sophisticate and So Can…
Ultra Special Bonus Episode: The Soccer Football Movie ft. Nathan Rabin
Nov. 27, 2022
Holy cow! It's an Ultra Special Bonus Episode! The preeminent "Weird Al" scholar of our times, Nathan Rabin, is back to talk about THE "Weird Al" movie. No, not that one. It's The Soccer Football Movie! This fever dream of a…
Episode 60: Fat ft. Maximus Colossal IPA, Heckin' Chonker, & Frosty Pops
Nov. 25, 2022
It's a big fat Thanksgiving special! We're talking about Al's parody of Michael Jackson's "Bad." It's "Fat" and you know it! Lauren and John are joined by the glowingly delightful Russ from the Infectious Groove Podcast to d…
Very Special Episode: Polka Party Ranked ft. Insane Ian
Nov. 18, 2022
It’s another epic album ranking episode! This week I have the illustrious comedy musician Insane Ian here to rank the tracks on 1986’s Polka Party album. This is a “Weird Al” love fest, my friends. How do our rankings stack …
Crazy Special Episode: WEIRD Movie Review ft. SPOILERS!
Nov. 11, 2022
Have you watched WEIRD: The Al Yankovic Story yet? No? THEN DON'T LISTEN YET. We've got a spoiler-rich reaction to this AMAZING FILM. What did we think? What did YOU think? Listen in and laugh with us about this movie. And t…
Very Special Episode: WEIRD The Al Yankovic Story Pre-Party ft. Robert from Crooked Table
Nov. 4, 2022
TODAY IS THE DAY! Robert from Crooked Table is BACK to discuss the thing that we manifested into the universe. WEIRD: The Al Yankovic Story premiers on Roku TODAY! We haven’t seen the movie yet, so this is a totally spoiler-…
Episode 59: Happy Birthday ft. Three Philosophers & Elaborate Metaphor
Oct. 28, 2022
It's Lauren's birthday! HOORAY! So we're talking about the song "Happy Birthday" from Al's self-titled debut album. Grab yourself a beverage of your choice, kick back, and celebrate with us today! Lauren has Three Philoso…
Ultra Special Episode: The Vanity Tour Recap ft. Russ
Oct. 23, 2022
IT IS WEIRD AL'S BIRTHDAY! We touch on that, but the point of this episode is to recap our experience at the Unfortunate Return of the Ridiculously Self-Indulgent Ill-Advised Vanity Tour on October 17, 2022 in Orange Park…
Very Special Episode: UHF Ranked ft. Drew from Attitude Era Wrestling Review
Oct. 21, 2022
We're back ranking another album! This week we're tackling 1989's UHF soundtrack. Lauren is joined by Drew from the Attitude Era Wrestling Review Podcast to break it all down. There are some BIG discrepancies in this one. Wh…
Episode 58: Midnight Star ft. Hot Air & Guitarist Turns Down Volume
Oct. 14, 2022
The Johnslaught continues! We’re trucking through JOHNTOBER with a discussion about “Midnight Star.” This episode has some good beers, some good laughs, and some bad singing. We’re not going to let the description give it al…
Episode 57: Velvet Elvis ft. Elvis Juice, Fat Elvis, & Nitro Munchables
Oct. 7, 2022
“Velvet Elvis”… he’s so fuzzy. He’s so GREAT. We have a great time discussing this underrated (in more ways than one!) track from Even Worse. We touch on pro wrestling, John makes the world’s worst black & tan, Colin Hay sin…
Very Special Episode: "Weird Al" Yankovic Ranked ft. Mike from PTE/BB
Sept. 30, 2022
Last week we talked about Al’s last album. THIS week we’re talking about Al’s FIRST album! I’m joined again by Mike from the Pub Trivia Experience and Boozy Bracketology podcasts to rank the tracks on our hero’s self-titled …
Very Special Episode: Mandatory Fun Ranked ft. Zakk!
Sept. 23, 2022
We’re back ranking another album! This week I’m joined by the effervescent and Coca-Cola-fueled Zakk to rank the tracks on 2014’s Mandatory Fun. He’s 16. How different are his opinions on Al’s music from Lauren’s, an elder m…
Episode 55/56: The Weird Al Show Theme & Harvey the Wonder Hamster ft. Sci-Fi Hamster Wheel & MORE!
Sept. 16, 2022
We're celebrating the 25th anniversary of the all too short-lived Weird Al Show with a TWOFER! We're talking about "The Weird Al Show Theme" AND "Harvey the Wonder Hamster" this week. Listen in as we discuss these two songs,…
Very Special Episode: Non-"Weird Al" Parodies ft. David from Piecing It Together
Sept. 9, 2022
We’ve got a special topic this week! David from the Piecing it Together Podcast is here to talk about some non-“Weird Al” parodies. Who was inspired by “Weird Al” to put their own parodies out into the world? Who inspired “W…
Episode 54: Dog Eat Dog ft. I Drive a Dodge Strata, Efficiency and Progress, & Saltwater Taffy
Sept. 2, 2022
We’re celebrating the kickoff of Labor Day weekend with a song about WORK. LOVING WORK. Look out, mama, it’s “Dog Eat Dog”! This is one of the standout tracks from 1986’s Polka Party. We had a ton of fun with this one (as pe…
Very Special Episode: Running with Scissors Ranked AGAIN ft. Brad from Album Concept Hour
Aug. 26, 2022
I liked it so much, I decided to do it again! I’ve got Brad from the Album Concept Hour podcast here to rank the tracks on 1999’s Running with Scissors. Yeah, we ranked this album before… but I DON’T CARE. Different guest…
Episode 53: I Want a New Duck ft. What in the Hello, Duckpin, & Philly Twist
Aug. 19, 2022
We’re getting DUCKY today! We’ve got “I Want a New Duck” on deck today. This conversation is a ton of fun. We cover everything from duck pin bowling, non-alcoholic spirits, Mickey Mouse laughs, the logistics of a duck car wa…
Very Special Episode: Headline News ft. Russ from Infectious Groove
Aug. 12, 2022
Russ is back this week to talk about the lone new track on Permanent Record: Al in the Box. That’s right! It’s “Headline News.” We break down this Crash Test Dummies parody in disgustingly deep detail. What do you think of t…
Episode 52: Ode to a Superhero ft. Over and Over and Over & Costumes and Karaoke
Aug. 5, 2022
Sling us a web, you’re the Spiderman! We’ve got “Ode to a Superhero” this week! It’s a parody of “Piano Man” by the piano man himself, Billy Joel. We have a really great discussion that covers everything from “Weird Al” trop…