Beer'd Al Podcast

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Jan. 21, 2022

Episode 40: Polkas on 45 ft. Jam Up, Beer to Drink Music To, & Minkey…

It's time to put your polka pants on, people. We're tackling "Polkas on 45" from the In 3-D album this week. It's Al's first polka, and boy howdy did it set the stage for some amazing things to come. We talk about classic rock, run-ins with Minor League ...

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Jan. 14, 2022

Extra Special Episode: ”Weird Al” Fans (Youth of the Nation Edition)

This episode is near and dear to my heart! I'm joined by some younger "Weird Al" fans to discuss our hero. (They're all born post-Bad Hair Day... some even post-Alpocalypse!) Thanks to all my guests!IsaiahMeghanZakkGavinDyse & TylerSummer May your faith ...

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Jan. 7, 2022

Episode 39: Hardware Store ft. Wrench NEIPA, Juicy Bits, and MORE!

Welcome to 2022! We're kicking off the new year with a discussion of "Hardware Store" from 2003's Poodle Hat. This is an EPIC song, with some EPIC conversation! We talk hardware stores, breakfast foods, Lauren's fantasy dinner party, and so much more. Th...

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Dec. 31, 2021

Very Special Episode: Straight Outta Lynwood ft. Sam from 500 Section…

New Year's Eve can only mean one thing! It's an OddPods Media mashup! I'm joined by Sam from the 500 Section Lounge to talk all about Al's 2006 offering Straight Outta Lynwood. Sit back, relax, and let our majestic conversation usher you out of 2021 in s...

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Dec. 24, 2021

Holiday Special: Revisiting The Night Santa Went Crazy ft. Mad Elf

Merry Christmas to all, now you're all gonna die! We are starting a new tradition here at the Beer'd Al Podcast, wherein we revisit "The Night Santa Went Crazy" at Christmastime! Full disclosure, this episode is less about the song and more about general...

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Dec. 17, 2021

Very Special Episode: American Psycho ft. Robert Yaniz Jr.

My pal Robert Yaniz Jr. is back again to talk some more "Weird Al" movie crossover goodness! He's the guy behind Crooked Table Productions, so he knows his movie stuff. We're digging into the Funny or Die short "American Psycho with Huey Lewis and Weird ...

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Dec. 10, 2021

Episode 38: Christmas at Ground Zero ft. Christmas Bomb!, Merry Chris…

It's the holiday season! And we're kicking it off right this year with "Christmas at Ground Zero" from 1986's Polka Party album. We have some serious holiday libations... And we have a ho-ho-whole lot of fun! It's a nuclear winter wonderland! Lauren has ...

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Dec. 3, 2021

Very Special Episode: Ridiculously Self-Indulgent with Philip Boone!

We're just being ridiculously self-indulgent again! Lauren is joined by pal of the show, the amazing Philip Boone, to dig into some deeper cuts in our hero's oeuvre. You want to listen to two fans just nerd out? This is the episode for you! Check out Phi...

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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 box set in an...

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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 missile, the swing...

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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 Let's Jaws for a Minute p...

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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 to do wi...

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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 lady, Summer Woods....

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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 should seriously buy it for yourse...

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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 masterpiece! (Because they are all masterpi...

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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 tuned for the STUNNING CONCLUSION ne...

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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, Lauren is joined by Br...

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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 this, you'll want to listen to th...

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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 Album is a masterp...

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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, inventions, and a whole lot more. This one had...

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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 and Stone:https://linktr.ee/Dre...

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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 there. How long would all that leftover piz...

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