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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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 podcaster, which makes him the perfect guest to dig into Al’s accor...
Justin is a writer, filmmaker, musician, and podcaster, which makes him the perfect guest to dig into Al’s accor...
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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-than-life opener “Fat,” to the chaos of ...
Joining me is the one and only Insane Ian, and we’re going track by track through Side 1: from the larger-than-life opener “Fat,” to the chaos of ...
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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 has done all the research, built the setlist, and connect...
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 has done all the research, built the setlist, and connect...
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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 Shondells’ slightly rebellious or...
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 Shondells’ slightly rebellious or...
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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 upside down. Expect laughs, gen...
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 upside down. Expect laughs, gen...
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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 member of Al’s extended creative orbit. Jeff’s film Tight &am...
Joining us is the effervescent (we stand by that word) UHJeff — aka Jeff Nucera — filmmaker, television producer, documentary director, and longtime member of Al’s extended creative orbit. Jeff’s film Tight &am...
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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’s claustrophobic anxiety, its surreal dream ...
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’s claustrophobic anxiety, its surreal dream ...
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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 after Polka Party! didn’t exactly set the world on...
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 after Polka Party! didn’t exactly set the world on...
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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 the Weird Al cheer (and chaos) you’d expect.
Settle in and enjoy this festive ...
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 the Weird Al cheer (and chaos) you’d expect.
Settle in and enjoy this festive ...
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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 cheer. Expect laughs, songs, seasonal ramblings, and maybe even ...
Andy “Brak and other things” Merrill returns to help us spread some serious holiday cheer. Expect laughs, songs, seasonal ramblings, and maybe even ...
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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 helped bring the film to ...
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 helped bring the film to ...
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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, high-energy conversation between two people...
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, high-energy conversation between two people...
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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 course, plenty of Weird Al love. So crack open a beer, cue up...
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 course, plenty of Weird Al love. So crack open a beer, cue up...
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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’s how we polka on the Beer’d Al Podcast! Crack open ...
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’s how we polka on the Beer’d Al Podcast! Crack open ...
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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 the shadow of nuclear annihilation. It’s ...
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 the shadow of nuclear annihilation. It’s ...
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September 12, 2025 • 47 mins
Lauren & Russ are joined by special guest Noah (you know, “Noah Guy”) to unpack Weird Al’s hilarious-style parody “Good Enough for Now.” We dig into what makes this song both romantic and brutally honest, how it flips the country love-ballad trope on its head, and which lines hit you in the feels (or in your ego). Plus: reflections on relationships, comedy songwriting, and whether settling ever really “works.” Don’t miss:
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August 29, 2025 • 49 mins
Lauren and Russ are back with a very special guest—our good friend Robert Yaniz Jr.! This week, we’re biting into Weird Al’s “Toothless People,” digging into Mick Jagger’s “Ruthless People,” AND chewing over the 1986 comedy Ruthless People.
That’s right: one conversation, three ruthless (and toothless) angles. We cover the music, the movie, and of course, the ridiculous connections only Beer’d Al can make.
If you’ve ever wondered how...
That’s right: one conversation, three ruthless (and toothless) angles. We cover the music, the movie, and of course, the ridiculous connections only Beer’d Al can make.
If you’ve ever wondered how...
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August 15, 2025 • 63 mins
This week, we lace up for a deep dive into one of Weird Al’s most criminally underappreciated originals: “Don’t Wear Those Shoes.” And joining us is none other than Zeb — yes, that Zeb. Everybody knows Zeb.
We’re talking petty breakups, questionable footwear, and how this little synthpop gem might just be riff-cousins with The Kinks’ “Father Christmas.” (Seriously. The guitar hooks are suspiciously similar. We’ve got tabs. We’ve got...
We’re talking petty breakups, questionable footwear, and how this little synthpop gem might just be riff-cousins with The Kinks’ “Father Christmas.” (Seriously. The guitar hooks are suspiciously similar. We’ve got tabs. We’ve got...
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August 1, 2025 • 62 mins
The Polka Party rages on—and we’re flipping the record to Side 2! This week, we're diving into “Here’s Johnny,” Weird Al’s tribute to The Tonight Show’s iconic Ed McMahon... or is it just a catchy jam about late-night obsession? Either way, we’ve got a first-time guest (and first-time podcaster!) joining us: our friend Kevin!
Tune in as we talk 80s TV, weird childhood memories, and whether this track deserves more love. There’s laug...
Tune in as we talk 80s TV, weird childhood memories, and whether this track deserves more love. There’s laug...
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July 18, 2025 • 73 mins
Lauren and Russ are back from Pine Knob and buzzing with excitement! In this episode of the Beer’d Al Podcast, we’re breaking down our unforgettable night seeing “Weird Al” Yankovic on the Bigger & Weirder Tour. From the VIP treatment (yes, we saw our hero up close!) to the high-energy setlist and Al’s unbeatable stage presence, we cover it all. Hear our favorite moments, unexpected surprises, and why this tour feels like a vic...
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