Episodios

  • This Knob Goes to Eleven: Bigger & Weirder Tour at Pine Knob Recap

    This Knob Goes to Eleven: Bigger & Weirder Tour at Pine Knob Recap
    Jul 18 2025
    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 victory lap for longtime fans. Whether you were there too or you’re living vicariously through us, grab a beverage and let’s talk Al!

    Check out our recap on YouTube, too!

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    1 h y 14 m
  • Polka Party: A Polka Party Party - Polka Party Side 1 Recap

    Polka Party: A Polka Party Party - Polka Party Side 1 Recap
    Jul 4 2025
    Let’s get weird—Polka Party! weird. This week on the Beer’d Al Podcast, Lauren is joined by comedy musician, parody wizard, and all-around awesome human Insane Ian to dive into Side 1 of Weird Al Yankovic’s Polka Party! album.

    We’re talking about everything from hernias to spuds, and we’re loving every minute of it. Tracks on the menu include:
    • The James Brown sendup “Living with a Hernia”
    • The Talking Heads-flavored “Dog Eat Dog”
    • The deep-fried brilliance of “Addicted to Spuds”
    • The delightfully unhinged original “One of Those Days”
    • And of course, the frantic accordion madness of the title track, “Polka Party!”
    Ian brings his deep-cut knowledge of comedy music, Lauren brings the beverages, and together they serve up a celebration of this oft-overlooked (but totally lovable) Al-bum. Crack open a cold one and join the polka party!

    Check out Ian's work:
    YouTube
    Bandcamp

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    1 h y 2 m
  • Polka Party: A Polka Party Party - Polka Party

    Polka Party: A Polka Party Party - Polka Party
    Jun 20 2025
    It’s a Polka Party—literally and figuratively! This week, Lauren and Russ take on the high-energy polka medley “Polka Party” from Weird Al’s Polka Party! album. And they’re not alone—Polka Bob is back to lend his accordion-fueled wisdom and enthusiasm!

    We break down the song-by-song madness, marvel at the medley magic, and ask the big questions: Where does this rank among Al’s polkas? What deep cuts make the biggest splash? And why does “Ear Booker Polka” get all the glory?

    Put on your party hat (and maybe some polka dots) and join us for a beer, a laugh, and a whole lot of squeezebox.

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    1 h y 15 m
  • Polka Party: A Polka Party Party - One of Those Days

    Polka Party: A Polka Party Party - One of Those Days
    Jun 6 2025
    It’s one of those days… but in the best way possible! Lauren is joined by the delightfully nerdy and wonderfully weird Jeff Nucera (aka UHJeff) to talk all about the song “One of Those Days” from Polka Party! You might know Jeff as one of the filmmakers behind Tight & Nerdy—the fabulous documentary about the world’s first Weird Al-themed burlesque troupe. (Yes, that’s a real thing, and yes, it’s amazing.)

    We dive into this underrated Al deep cut and revel in its over-the-top absurdity, dark humor, and surprising relatability.

    Oh—and we discover a truly wild coincidence about each other that will have you saying, “What are the odds?!”

    So crack open a cold one, embrace the chaos, and settle in for a joyfully weird ride. Because even on one of those days, Beer’d Al makes everything better. 🍺🎶

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    53 m
  • Polka Party: A Polka Party Party - Addicted to Spuds

    Polka Party: A Polka Party Party - Addicted to Spuds
    May 23 2025
    We're starch-raving mad this week! Lauren and Russ are joined by the spudtacular Ian Glaubinger, Art Director at RSVLTS, to break down the third track on Polka Party—Weird Al’s ode to tuber obsession: “Addicted to Spuds.” From mashed metaphors to fried philosophies, this episode peels back the layers on one of Al’s most underrated food parodies. Get ready for laughs, carbs, and a whole lot of potato talk. Don’t flake out—tune in! 🥔

    Check out Ian's artwork here.

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    49 m
  • Polka Party: A Polka Party Party - Dog Eat Dog

    Polka Party: A Polka Party Party - Dog Eat Dog
    May 9 2025
    The Beer’d Al Podcast is back with the second installment of our Polka Party album series, and this week we’re diving headfirst into the caffeinated chaos of “Dog Eat Dog”! Lauren and Russ are joined by none other than Jim Elek, the fearless and fabulous admin of the Close Personal Friends of Weird Al Facebook group.

    Together, we unpack the deliciously bizarre brilliance of this Talking Heads-inspired track, discuss corporate life in the ‘80s (and beyond), and ponder the eternal question: How much coffee is too much coffee? There are laughs, deep cuts, and of course, beers. Come for the “Dog Eat Dog” discourse, stay for the delightful detours.

    Grab your mug, fire up the copy machine, and let’s get weird!

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    42 m
  • Polka Party: A Polka Party Party - Living with a Hernia

    Polka Party: A Polka Party Party - Living with a Hernia
    Apr 25 2025
    🎉 It’s time to kick off our Polka Party deep dive—aka the Polka Party party! In this episode, Lauren and Russ are diving headfirst into the lead track: “Living with a Hernia.” And they’re not going it alone—friend of the show and all-around great guy KC from The Itch Rocks podcast joins the party!

    We’re talking medical mayhem, James Brown flair, and all the glorious weirdness that only Weird Al can deliver. Whether you’re an Al-bum purist or a casual hernia-haver, this one’s for you.

    So grab your abdominal support belt and let’s get going!



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    52 m
  • Dare to be Stupid: A Deep Dive - Dare to Re-Sequence

    Dare to be Stupid: A Deep Dive - Dare to Re-Sequence
    Apr 11 2025
    "Dare to Re-Sequence: Making Dare to Be Stupid Make Sense"

    This week, Lauren and Russ take their marriage to the next level and take on a noble Weird Al challenge: rearranging the tracklist of Dare to Be Stupid into an order that (dare we say it?) makes more sense. We each came up with our own new sequence for the album, and we’re diving deep into the why behind our choices. Does “Like a Surgeon” really need to be Track 1? Should “One More Minute” hit earlier or later? We’ve got opinions—and so will you.

    We also have links to both of our resequenced versions so you can listen along and decide which one reigns supreme. So put on your accordion hat and let’s get stupid… in a very deliberate way.

    Dare to be Lauren (Lauren's)
    Dare to Re-Sequence (Russ's)

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    30 m