Beer‘d Al Podcast
The podcast about TWO of the greatest things in the world: Beer and "Weird Al"! ...(Mostly "Weird Al") Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/beer-d-al-podcast--5439475/support.
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July 31, 2026 • 107 mins
Scotty Hagen is back to join us for a look at “Good Old Days,” one of “Weird Al” Yankovic’s darkest and most divisive originals.
We dig into the contrast between its warm, nostalgic sound and increasingly disturbing lyrics, the unsettlingly cheerful narrator, and the way each verse keeps raising the stakes. We also talk about Al’s darker side, the controversy surrounding the song’s r...
We dig into the contrast between its warm, nostalgic sound and increasingly disturbing lyrics, the unsettlingly cheerful narrator, and the way each verse keeps raising the stakes. We also talk about Al’s darker side, the controversy surrounding the song’s r...
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July 17, 2026 • 82 mins
How do you turn one of Weird Al's shortest songs into one of Beer'd Al's longest episodes?
You invite family.
Lauren and Russ are joined by Russ's son (and Lauren's stepson) Zakk for a full Robinson discussion of "Twister," Weird Al's frantic Beastie Boys-style original from Even Worse. Along the way, we dive into the song's brilliant pastiche, explore the Beastie Boys' evolution from punk upstarts to hip-hop legends,...
You invite family.
Lauren and Russ are joined by Russ's son (and Lauren's stepson) Zakk for a full Robinson discussion of "Twister," Weird Al's frantic Beastie Boys-style original from Even Worse. Along the way, we dive into the song's brilliant pastiche, explore the Beastie Boys' evolution from punk upstarts to hip-hop legends,...
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July 3, 2026 • 97 mins
We're joined by Detroit music scene fixture and all-around groovy guy Scotty Hagen to dive into one of our favorite Weird Al originals, "Velvet Elvis." We talk about how Al perfectly captures the sound of The Police while spinning an earnest story about a guy who's completely devoted to a velvet painting of Elvis Presley. Along the way, we explore why style parodies became such an important part of Al's catalog, what makes kitsch c...
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June 19, 2026 • 101 mins
This week on Beer'd Al, Lauren and Russ are joined by special guest Nick Marocco, owner of Rock City Music Company in Livonia, Michigan, to dive into "Alimony" from Even Worse.
A loving parody of Billy Idol's rebellious anthems, "Alimony" takes a not-so-glamorous look at divorce, financial ruin, and the high cost of heartbreak—all filtered through the brilliantly absurd lens of Weird Al Yankovic.
Along the way, ...
A loving parody of Billy Idol's rebellious anthems, "Alimony" takes a not-so-glamorous look at divorce, financial ruin, and the high cost of heartbreak—all filtered through the brilliantly absurd lens of Weird Al Yankovic.
Along the way, ...
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June 5, 2026 • 58 mins
This week on Beer'd Al, Lauren is joined by Noah (better known online as I Noah Guy!) to discuss one of Weird Al's most hilariously disturbing originals: "Melanie."
From awkward phone calls and rooftop surveillance to Mohawked cats and increasingly questionable declarations of love, "Melanie" is a masterclass in taking the classic love song and steering it directly off a cliff. Lauren and Noah explore the song's brilliant ly...
From awkward phone calls and rooftop surveillance to Mohawked cats and increasingly questionable declarations of love, "Melanie" is a masterclass in taking the classic love song and steering it directly off a cliff. Lauren and Noah explore the song's brilliant ly...
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May 22, 2026 • 55 mins
This week on Beer’d Al, we’re serving up a big ol’ plate of “Lasagna,” the opening track from side two of Even Worse and Al’s deliciously specific parody of “La Bamba.” Lauren is joined by Justin Remer, whose name is a palindrome and whose upcoming 33 1/3 book about “Weird Al” Yankovic in 3-D will be out in November 2026.
Justin is a writer, filmmaker, musician, and...
Justin is a writer, filmmaker, musician, and...
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May 8, 2026 • 65 mins
This week, we’re diving headfirst into Side 1 of Even Worse by "Weird Al" Yankovic—the album that reminded the world that Al wasn’t just back… he was even better (ironically, of course). Released in 1988, this record helped relaunch his career and delivered some of his most iconic tracks.
Joining me is the one and only Insane Ian, and we’re going track by track through Side 1: from the larger-t...
Joining me is the one and only Insane Ian, and we’re going track by track through Side 1: from the larger-t...
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April 10, 2026 • 59 mins
What if Even Worse went even… louder?
In this episode of the Beer’d Al Podcast, Russ brings a fully baked (and possibly unhinged) concept to the table: a Hair Metal Polka that could’ve lived on Weird Al’s Even Worse album. Think big hair, bigger guitars, and a rapid-fire polka mashup of the most iconic glam metal anthems of the era.
The twist? I have no idea what’s coming.
Russ ha...
In this episode of the Beer’d Al Podcast, Russ brings a fully baked (and possibly unhinged) concept to the table: a Hair Metal Polka that could’ve lived on Weird Al’s Even Worse album. Think big hair, bigger guitars, and a rapid-fire polka mashup of the most iconic glam metal anthems of the era.
The twist? I have no idea what’s coming.
Russ ha...
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March 27, 2026 • 63 mins
What do you get when a 1960s teen love song, an 80s mall pop anthem, and Weird Al Yankovic collide? An identity crisis… with a killer hook.
In this episode, we’re joined by Jeff with Two Effs from the Suggested Articles Podcast (yes, we have more than one Jeff on this show… which feels very on-brand for a clone episode) as we trace the evolution of I Think We're Alone Now. From Tommy James & the Shond...
In this episode, we’re joined by Jeff with Two Effs from the Suggested Articles Podcast (yes, we have more than one Jeff on this show… which feels very on-brand for a clone episode) as we trace the evolution of I Think We're Alone Now. From Tommy James & the Shond...
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March 13, 2026 • 62 mins
Get ready for a wild ride on this week’s Even Worse! We dive deep into the chaos, charm, and unexpected joy of “You Make Me,” and trust us — things got even worse (in the best way) when Polka Bob stepped into the building.
From off‑the‑cuff polka wisdom to the kind of tangents that only this show can deliver, we break down what went down, why it mattered, and how one quirky guest turned the whole vibe...
From off‑the‑cuff polka wisdom to the kind of tangents that only this show can deliver, we break down what went down, why it mattered, and how one quirky guest turned the whole vibe...
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February 27, 2026 • 49 mins
This week on Beer’d Al Podcast, Lauren and Russ dive into “(This Song’s Just) Six Words Long,” Weird Al Yankovic’s brilliantly minimalist parody of George Harrison — and yes, we manage to say far more than six words about it.
Joining us is the effervescent (we stand by that word) UHJeff — aka Jeff Nucera — filmmaker, television producer, documentary director, and longtime membe...
Joining us is the effervescent (we stand by that word) UHJeff — aka Jeff Nucera — filmmaker, television producer, documentary director, and longtime membe...
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February 13, 2026 • 47 mins
This week, we dive into one of the most surreal tracks on Even Worse — Weird Al Yankovic’s epic fever dream, “Stuck in a Closet with Vanna White.”
What starts as a simple recurring nightmare spirals into floating in midair, Russian spies, bowling on the Starship Enterprise… and ultimately being trapped in a closet night after night with America’s favorite letter-turner. We unpack the song...
What starts as a simple recurring nightmare spirals into floating in midair, Russian spies, bowling on the Starship Enterprise… and ultimately being trapped in a closet night after night with America’s favorite letter-turner. We unpack the song...
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January 30, 2026 • 61 mins
On the surface, “Fat” is just Weird Al in a very large suit yelling about food. But beneath the accordion stabs and questionable eating habits lies one of the most important turning points in his career.
In this episode of the Beer’d Al Podcast, we stuff ourselves into a deep dive on “Fat”—Michael Jackson’s Bad era, the shot-for-shot video parody, and why Al went back to the MJ well ...
In this episode of the Beer’d Al Podcast, we stuff ourselves into a deep dive on “Fat”—Michael Jackson’s Bad era, the shot-for-shot video parody, and why Al went back to the MJ well ...
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December 19, 2025 • 57 mins
It’s a holly-jolly Weird Al family Christmas once again 🎄
This episode originally dropped last year, but it’s back for a 2025 holiday encore — and it’s still a full house of Robinsons. Lauren’s here. Russ is here. Zakk is here.
We’re diving into “Christmas at Ground Zero,” “The Night Santa Went Crazy,” and plenty of other offbeat holiday classics, with all t...
This episode originally dropped last year, but it’s back for a 2025 holiday encore — and it’s still a full house of Robinsons. Lauren’s here. Russ is here. Zakk is here.
We’re diving into “Christmas at Ground Zero,” “The Night Santa Went Crazy,” and plenty of other offbeat holiday classics, with all t...
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December 5, 2025 • 58 mins
We’re unwrapping a classic Beer’d Al gem for the Beer’d Al Anthology series! This festive favorite originally dropped a couple years ago, and we’re thrilled to bring it back just in time for the holidays. (Don’t fret—we’ll be back with brand-new episodes once we roll into the new year!)
Andy “Brak and other things” Merrill returns to help us spread some serious holiday ch...
Andy “Brak and other things” Merrill returns to help us spread some serious holiday ch...
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November 21, 2025 • 55 mins
We're rewinding back to one of my favorite conversations from December 2023 — and it’s absolutely worth a replay. This episode features my chat with Eric Appel: director, co-writer, and the wonderfully chaotic genius behind WEIRD: The Al Yankovic Story.
Eric is every bit as sharp, kind, and hilarious as you'd hope, and we get into all things WEIRD — plus a few stories about the very real, very nice guys who...
Eric is every bit as sharp, kind, and hilarious as you'd hope, and we get into all things WEIRD — plus a few stories about the very real, very nice guys who...
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November 7, 2025 • 67 mins
Originally released in November 2021, this very special episode returns as part of our anthology series!
Before they were husband and wife, Lauren and Russ teamed up for a deep-dive into "Weird Al" Yankovic’s legendary Squeeze Box vinyl collection. They unpack every detail—the design, the tracklist, the collector appeal—and share plenty of laughs (and beers) along the way.
It’s a nostalgic, hig...
Before they were husband and wife, Lauren and Russ teamed up for a deep-dive into "Weird Al" Yankovic’s legendary Squeeze Box vinyl collection. They unpack every detail—the design, the tracklist, the collector appeal—and share plenty of laughs (and beers) along the way.
It’s a nostalgic, hig...
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October 24, 2025 • 70 mins
We’re taking a trip back in time—way back to 2021—for a very special re-release! This isn’t just any episode of Beer’d Al. It’s the one where Russ and Lauren have their very first conversation. Like… ever.
And what better album to bond over than "Weird Al" Yankovic’s delightfully wacky Poodle Hat? Expect laughter, awkward charm, a few "getting to know you" moments, and of cour...
And what better album to bond over than "Weird Al" Yankovic’s delightfully wacky Poodle Hat? Expect laughter, awkward charm, a few "getting to know you" moments, and of cour...
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October 10, 2025 • 69 mins
🎶 It’s time to flip that record over! 🎶
Lauren is once again joined by the wonderfully weird Insane Ian to dive into Side 2 of Weird Al’s “Polka Party!” The dynamic duo keeps the laughs rolling as they break down every track, share favorite moments, and debate where this oft-overlooked album fits in Al’s larger legacy.
Expect deep cuts, bad puns, and plenty of banter—because that&...
Lauren is once again joined by the wonderfully weird Insane Ian to dive into Side 2 of Weird Al’s “Polka Party!” The dynamic duo keeps the laughs rolling as they break down every track, share favorite moments, and debate where this oft-overlooked album fits in Al’s larger legacy.
Expect deep cuts, bad puns, and plenty of banter—because that&...
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September 26, 2025 • 55 mins
Deck the halls… with fallout? This week on the Beer’d Al Podcast, Lauren is joined by the always-entertaining Two-Eff Jeff from the Suggested Articles Podcast to unwrap Weird Al’s delightfully dark holiday classic, “Christmas at Ground Zero.”
Grab your favorite seasonal brew and join us as we toast to catchy carols, Cold War satire, and the bizarre brilliance of celebrating yuletide cheer in th...
Grab your favorite seasonal brew and join us as we toast to catchy carols, Cold War satire, and the bizarre brilliance of celebrating yuletide cheer in th...
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