Beer‘d Al Podcast

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 the permission to be. Enjoy! Cheap Seat Reviews: https://cheapseatreviews.libsyn.com/ https://twitter.com/cheapseatcast   Become a supporter of t...

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 miss the Purple Gorilla Joke, that's for sure. Dad has Reverend Green from Intangible Ales and Descendant from Mystic Brewery (with an honorable men...

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/0uvEImJuOeBeRAQuaF1fMC?si=F6_xn22uTSijrEwc3O8X7Q   Check out Geeklife HQ: https://open.spotify.com/show/1w9ut8teO5z0rhGjXN2ijZ?si=1QBOATn5Tj6Uo7j-8WE...

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 Lizard King from Pipeworks Brewing Company AND Big Little Thing from Sierra Nevada Brewing Company. John has Fool's Gold from Rusty Rail Brewing C...

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 have a visit from Cecelia to say hello, and we dig into some of the lore of Al and the number 27. Oh, and there's also a clip from our UNRELASED FIR...

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 Alconauts: https://linktr.ee/thealconauts http://twitch.tv/thealconauts https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzEx-Hp1Y3y7jnexVghu5Pg?sub_confirmation...

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% imperial stout from Anchorage Brewing. Cheers! For Nerds By Nerds: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/for-nerds-by-nerds/id1504805349 https://...

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 ties, and so much more! John has a tiny beautiful something by Maine Beer Company AND Devil's Milk from DuClaw Brewing Company. Lauren has Glitter M...

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 Bigley Sour from Wicked Barley. Cheers!   Find Tim here: https://twitter.com/tdgamer            Marital Tiffs:  https://anchor.fm/marital-tiffs https...

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 Mind Haze from Firestone Walker Brewing Company and Lauren has Powder Dreams (Dry Hopped with Mosaic Lupulin Powder, Cascade, Centennial, & Zeus Hops...

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 where we talk about beer, Weird Al (and what kind of impact he's had on us and the world), and we do VOICES (because that's what we do). Cheers! MICRO...

It's Carey-palooza! OOPS! ALL CAREYS! We are joined by our cousin Brian today to talk "Jurassic Park." This episode is full of laughs. I don't want to give too much away - just listen to it! There's dinosaurs! There's poop! There's dinosaur poop!  John has King Sue from Toppling Goliath, Lauren has Mosaic Dry Hop Pseudo Sue also from Toppling Goliath, and Brian has VelociRabbit from Aslin Beer Com...

"I Remember Larry," but do YOU remember Larry? We're tackling this brilliant original from Al's 1996 Bad Hair Day album this week. We also delve into some music discussion, sponges, pranks (April Fools!), knockoff Bugs Bunny Beatles, BACKWARDS LYRICS!, spaghetti casserole, and so much more! Listen to find out how YOU (yes YOU!) can win a Beer'd Al pint glass of your very own! Lauren has When the L...

This WAP is a bop! It slaps! We're back at it again with some more March Weirdness! This time we're talking on "Weird Al" Polkas. Which one will reign supreme? What is the best WAP ("Weird Al" Polka) ever? This episode is full of big discussions and even bigger surprises! We are joined once again by Chris Hollister and Bob Oaks in this polka showdown for the ages. There's a tribute to "Weird Al" i...

It's MARCH WEIRDNESS! This week Lauren & John are joined by the effervescent Chris Hollister (of Trivial Warfare fame and glory) and Bob Oakes (another branch of the mighty Oakes tree) to do a completely subjective "Weird Al" album bracket! Our seeding is based off of our personal album rankings... but there are some surprises along the way! This episode also features a tribute to "Weird Al" from...

Have you listened to the latest episode of the Beer in Front podcast yet? If not, you may want to start there! And then tune in to Beer in Front again tomorrow for the riveting conclusion of our chat. Dave and I sat down to knock out a podcast double-decker-sandwich recently. We talk about weird beer, good beer, desert island beers, and so much more. Cheers! Beers: Half Acre - Second Setting Oliph...

This week, Lauren is joined by Ryan from the Coolness Chronicles to talk about The Weird Al Show. This was an all-too-brief children's show from 1997... We discuss what this show was, what it could've been, and what it SHOULD have been. This is such a fun dissection of a really interesting blip in "Weird Al"'s career. Find Ryan here: @CoolnessPodRyan on Twitter https://www.patreon.com/coolnesschro...

We've got "King of Suede" today... Well, kind of. We start with a tangent, and it goes from there. Where does it go from there? Consumerism, strip mall churches, Moana (Wa-Wa Moonie), Walk Hard (again), Wimpies vs. Sloppy Joes, Spaghetti Lee, The Beets, Sting (obviously), Bardcore (and another bold claim!), dogs (there's barking!), hold my ham, and so much more! We do talk about "King of Suede," w...

Oh boy is this a good one. Lauren is joined by Robert Yaniz Jr. from the Crooked Table Podcast to discuss the Funny or Die short "WEIRD: The Al Yankovic Story." We have a great conversation about all things Weird Al... and we make some BOLD CLAIMS. VERY VERY BOLD CLAIMS. Lauren has BRAAAAAAAINS Guava Guava Guava from Drekker Brewing Company and Robert has Florida Man from Cigar City. Cheers! Crook...

Gotta boogie on my finger and I can't shake it off! This week we're talking "Gotta Boogie" from Weird Al's first album. Because the song is about boogers, we talk about boogers... and other weird body stuff. John sings an original parody! Lauren plans her funeral! This episode is full of juicy nuggets (he he he). John has Double Disco from Funk Brewing and Lauren has Same Old Jam (Raspberry) from...

The Beer'd Al Podcast has been INFECTED! Infected by the GROOVE, that is. Lauren is joined by Russ from the Infectious Groove Podcast to talk all about Al's 2003 offering Poodle Hat. We cover the whole album, folks. Cheers! Infectious Groove: http://www.infectiousgroovepodcast.com   Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/beer-d-al-podcast--5439475/support .

Welcome to "Pancreas," people! We're hitting this Straight Outta Lynwood classic today. We cover topics like the Beach Boys, eggs, Food Network personalities, Batman masks, childhood toys, and so much more. There's probably too much singing in this episode, but I'm not apologizing for it. John has Hop Sounds by Singlecut Beersmiths, and Lauren has a Grapefruit Hefeweizen from Schöfferhofer as well...

This week, Lauren had the pleasure of talking with Lily Hirsch, author of the book Weird Al, Seriously. This is an amazing and fun conversation! Lauren and Lily discover that they may in fact be the same person (Have you ever seen them in the same room at the same time?). If you're a Weird Al fan and you don't have this book in your library, what are you waiting for? It's amazing! (Did I mention a...

WE HAVE THE POWER! The "Polka Power!", that is! That's right. We've got Weird Al's final polka of the 90s on deck today. We run through the polka track list, give some reactions, and talk about other stuff, too. Charlie Bucket is an idiot, Marilyn Manson's (allegedly) missing ribs, cysts made of hair, Kirk Cameron is an idiot, Rat Race, Marilyn Manson's proximity to Hanson, James Bond... nothing i...

For today's mini episode, you get to listen to Lauren and John BS a little bit about movies and stuff. This is the conversation that happened in the middle of us recording the intro and ending to our 1/1/21 episode.  The promo this week is for the Misfits and Mysteries Podcast. Check them out for a spooky good time! https://linktr.ee/MisfitsandMysteries   Become a supporter of this podcast: https:...