Beer'd Al Podcast

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Nov. 26, 2021

Episode 37: Addicted to Spuds ft. Indian Brown, Homestyle, Pumpkin Ke…

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 t...

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Nov. 19, 2021

Very Special Episode: Squeeze Box ft. Russ from Infectious Groove

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 …

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Nov. 12, 2021

Episode 36: Grapefruit Diet ft. On Top of the Front Porch, With Pulp,…

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 …

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Nov. 5, 2021

Very Special Episode: Hey! That‘s Not ”Weird Al”! ft. MJ from Let‘s J…

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 …

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Oct. 29, 2021

Episode 35: Attack of the Radioactive Hamsters from a Planet Near Mar…

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 …

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Oct. 23, 2021

Extra Special Episode: Weird Al‘s Birthday & Summer Woods!

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 …

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Oct. 22, 2021

Very Special Episode: ”Weird Al” Yankovic ft. Nathan Rabin

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 …

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Oct. 15, 2021

Very Special Episode: Alpocalypse

I am so excited about this episode! I'm joined by our Twitter friend Tyler to talk about 2009's Alpocalypse album. Tyler is a super cool "Weird Al" stan (this is what the kids say) joining me to talk about this …

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Oct. 8, 2021

”Weird Al” Trivia-Palooza: Part 2

And now for the STUNNING CONCLUSION! Who will win "Weird Al" trivia supremacy? Listen and find out! Our hosts:Matthew LivingstoneEric Hoskins Our teams:Lauren & Mike Mottvs.John & Tim Dippel Eric's stream: http://twitch.tv/bladionMike's podcasts: https:/...

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Oct. 1, 2021

”Weird Al” Trivia-Palooza: Part 1

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 …

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Sept. 24, 2021

Very Special Episode: In 3-D ft. Brian from Playlist Wars

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, …

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Sept. 17, 2021

Episode 34: My Baby‘s in Love with Eddie Vedder ft. Jam Flow, Flannel…

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 …

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Sept. 14, 2021

Very Special Episode: Alapalooza with The Itch Rock Radio & Podcast

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 …

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Sept. 3, 2021

Episode 33: Mr. Popeil ft. Pales In Comparison, No Need Worry, & Haol…

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, …

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Aug. 27, 2021

Very Special Episode: GenerAL Chat w/ Nick from Drep and Stone

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 …

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Aug. 20, 2021

Episode 32: A Complicated Song ft. Hey Cuz & Impending Descent

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 …

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Aug. 13, 2021

Very Special Episode: Polka Party ft. Rob from the Great Song Podcast

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 …

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Aug. 9, 2021

National Polka Day Special: Polka Weekends in NEPA

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 …

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Aug. 6, 2021

Episode 31: Bohemian Polka ft. Lucifer in a Haze, Citrus Ginger, & Im…

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 …

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July 30, 2021

Very Special Episode: Dare to be Stupid ft. Green Shirt

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) …

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July 23, 2021

BAP Bonus: Brak Break!

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 …

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July 16, 2021

Very Special Episode: Weird Al Musings with Chris & Leah

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 …

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July 9, 2021

On Location at Lanahu Ales

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 Aleshttps://www.lanahuales.com/...

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July 2, 2021

Episode 30: Buckingham Blues ft. English Pale Mild Ale & Astronaut Fo…

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 feedba...

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