Beer'd Al Podcast

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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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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 doesn't bring a smile to your face, t...

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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 listeners back in t...

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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 in a Haze fr...

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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) Dare to be Stupid. Join us as we talk about t...

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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 Musical Bar-B-Que, S...

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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 concert... and they ...

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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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June 25, 2021

Very Special Episode: Shawn from Cheap Seat Reviews

We've got a fun one for you today! Lauren is joined by Shawn from the Cheap Seat Reviews Podcast. We're just chatting all things "Weird Al" and what it means to be "that guy." This episode is a clear example of the type of people that "Weird Al" gives us...

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June 18, 2021

Episode 29: Yoda ft. Reverend Green, Imperial Runway Models, Terry Me…

Happy Father's Day! We have a real treat for you today! We're talking about one of the biggest "Weird Al" songs there is, and we've got our dad back on the show to help us do it. Listen in as we talk "Yoda," Star Wars, and dad jokes. You won't want to mi...

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June 11, 2021

Very Special Episode: Ridiculously Self-Indulgent Episode with Justin…

What a fun episode! Lauren is joined by the effervescent and hilarious Justin Cooper. We have no topic. We're just talking Weird Al and drinking some beers. Jump in and nerd out with us! Check out The Fan-Tastic Podcast:https://open.spotify.com/show/0uvE...

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June 4, 2021

Episode 28: Craigslist ft. Lizard King, Fools Gold, & MORE!

We're on CRAAAAAAAAAAAAAIGSLIIIIIIIST, baby come on! This week we're talking about this fun style parody of The Doors. (It's "Craigslist," if you didn't get that.) There's a lot of laughs, a lot of singing, and a lot of beers in this episode. Lauren has ...

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May 28, 2021

Episode 27: UHF ft. Static Spectrum & 3 Fonteinen Oude Geuze

We did it! We've been making this stupid show for a year! We are celebrating with Episode 27 about the song that ranks #27 on our completely subjective list - "UHF." Listen in as we discuss the song, some random crap we collected as kids, and more. We ha...

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May 21, 2021

Very Special Episode: Even Worse ft. The Alconauts

Lauren is joined by Ray and Paul from The Alconauts to discuss the 1988 "Weird Al" masterpiece Even Worse. Welcome to the first INTERNATIONAL Beer'd Al episode! We enjoy some tasty beers and talk about a tasty album. What more could you want? Cheers! The...

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May 14, 2021

Very Special Episode: Running With Scissors ft. Josh from For Nerds B…

Lauren is joined by Josh from the For Nerds By Nerds Podcast this week. We're talking about the 1999 "Weird Al" masterpiece Running With Scissors. This is a fun conversation that you don't want to miss! Lauren also has enough beer for everyone with a 15%...

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May 7, 2021

Episode 26: Tacky ft. Glitter Moon, Fat Elvis, & a tiny beautiful som…

It's our Mother's Day special! Our mom joins us for a discussion of her "Weird Al" song of choice - "Tacky." Listen as we have a fun conversation about the song, how mom has "done almost everything" in the song, an Italian restaurant with questionable ti...

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April 30, 2021

Very Special Episode: Yo! Weird Al Raps!

Yo! Weird Al raps! Lauren is joined once again by Tim... and this week is all about Weird Al's rap game. I'm not giving too much away here... but Al's got some SERIOUS flow. Tim has Southern Range's Call the Cops when You See Two Hops, and Lauren has Big...

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April 23, 2021

Episode 25: Stuck in a Closet with Vanna White ft. Double Mind Haze a…

Have you ever been "Stuck in a Closet with Vanna White"? Because that's what we're talking about today! John has an AMAZING theory, and we discuss who we wouldn't mind being stuck in a closet with. Listen in for that and SO MUCH MORE. John has Double Min...

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April 16, 2021

Very Special Episode: Weird Al Macro Break with Michael J Maione

Lauren is joined by Michael J Maione from the MICRO BREAK Podcast this week. You can usually hear Michael in "15 minutes or less," but we go on for quite a while here... So I'm calling this your Macro Break! This is a delightful and fun conversation wher...

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