Weird Al-gorithm

We were debating if it was possible to do a full episode on George of the Jungle; one of the only covers in the entire Al discography. Matt Kelly said it couldn't be done while Matthew Milligan swore it would; based on the fact that we've got this episode out right now it's obvious who was correct. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week we are joined by Wheatus vocalist Brendan B. Brown who discusses the first but not last Star Wars parody Yoda! We discuss the finer points of the song, our love of Star Wars and the Kinks and how this song is embedded in Brendan's memories of childhood basement band practices. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week we are joined by Philly Wedding DJ and Quizzo Host A.J. Santini to discuss one of the most highly coveted songs in Al's catalogue .... One More Minute. This ode to classic Doo Wop music is often considered one of Al's strongest songs and cheapest music videos. We discuss if this was inspired by Billy Joel's "An Innocent Man" as well as one of the rare times Al goes Blue in his lyrics. Le...

Last week we discussed the highest of the highest and ventured into the lowest of the lows. I Want a New Duck is most likely no one's favorite Weird Al song... but is it his worse? It's definitely a contender. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week we are taking on the heavy hitter; Dare to Be Stupid. Thanks to it's appearance in Transformers: The Movie it's arguably the most well known Weird Al original (and also one of the rare Weird Al Title Tracks). We dive deep into our love of not just this song, but also Devo. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week we kick off the Dare to be Stupid album with returning guest Chris Fafalios. We breakdown the Weird Al Parody "Like a Surgeon"; this song was the first and possibly only time that Al took a parody concept from the artist he was parodying. It's strange that Al never did another Madonna parody after this since it was such a success. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adch...

We are joined by Patrick McDonald of the comedy group SMOSH to discuss the first two episodes of ALTV. Did these specials inspire The State? it's very possible! Did it redefine alternative comedy? Sure we can say that I suppose. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week we wrap up the In 3-D album with the fake horror anthem Nature Trail to Hell. We are joined by Christian Bladt of the Geekscape Book Club to breakdown this epic Al original. Plus we decide where the album currently sits amongst the rest! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week we review the final parody on In 3-D; the Survivor "Eye of the Tiger" parody that doubles as a Rocky parody .... Theme From Rocky XIII (Rye or the Kaiser). It's not an often discussed parody but maybe it should be! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

One of the stranger songs on In 3-D is this original song about a man who loves dancing. It's not a specific style parody but it feels like it could have been part of the Footloose soundtrack; only it basically pre-dates the dance movie craze of the mid-80s! How do the Matt's feel about it? Listen and find out!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Matt and Matthew React to the Trailer Live on GeekscapeTV's YouTube Channel See the video at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=40EHNoTogRI&t=12s Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week we are joined by Punchline Manager Jim Logrando to discuss Al's Police Parody King of Suede. Beyond discussing our feelings on The Police and the song King of Pain; Jim raises the bar on future guests by providing some letters from the close personal friends of Weird Al fan club AND a once in a lifetime artifact from his childhood. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adc...

This week we are talking The B-52s and Matt's terrible ability pronounce names with Mr. Pepeil Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I can't believe it took 20 episodes to get to our first Polka! But finally we are discussing a Polka on the podcast! Smack in the middle of In 3-D is a track that started a tradition on practically every album that came out after this. Also if you haven't jumped on the TIkTok trend yet .... Teenage Dirtbag is being used as a TikTok right now and you should film something on your TikTok for it!! Le...

This week we are joined by Jeff Nucera who has arguably more Al-cred than any other human on the planet. After Jeff gives us a rundown of his qualifications we start to discuss Al's amazing parody of Greg Kihn Band's Jeopardy. This is one of Jeff's favorite al songs and with very good reason! Hopefully its one of your favorites as well. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoice...

In one of Al's strangest songs he blends the sounds of Reggae with niche Yuppie culture. While it's funny we can't help but debate if the satire still comes off as appropriation. If you're digging the show follow us on Instagram: @weirdalgorithmpodcast Do you have thoughts and want to tell us them? Email us at weirdalgorithmpodcast@gmail.com Be sure to rate, review and subscribe on your favorite p...

This week we are talking about Al's parody of Men Without Hats "Safety Dance" which one of your hosts thinks is a contender for one of the worst Al parodies of all time. Is he over-reacting or is this anti-Brady Bunch song truly the bottom of the barrel for Al? If you're digging the show follow us on Instagram: @weirdalgorithmpodcast Do you have thoughts and want to tell us them? Email us at weird...

In 1984; Al had every intention of this original to be the lead single off In 3-D. Instead he released the parody Eat It. We discuss how we feel about this original and if we think this could have worked as a single! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We are joined with One Hit Thunder host and Punchline bassist Chris Fafalios to talk about THE song that truly kick-started Al's career ... his Michal Jackson parody EAT IT. Is this deserving of the praise that gets thrown on it or is the song not nearly as iconic as the music video? Listen and find out!!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We have our first ever guest and not only does he love Al... he's met him! Welcome Dustin Rubin of the Two Dollar Late Fee podcast to the show!! This episode was recorded as part of a fundraiser to help Matt's high school friend Meg. We look at a B-side recorded for (but cut from) the self titled album before we dive into the heavy hitter than is In 3-D next week! Learn more about your ad choices....

Holy crap we did it! We finished the first album and man does this album ever end on a perfect closing note. It could be argued this is the darkest and meanest song Al ever wrote but damn if it isn't funny. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Reportedly this song is based on a true event that Al's girlfriend at the time experienced with her ex. Al was so floored by the story that he created a song specifically about it. It's a truly 80's punk thing to do but is the song any good? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week we discuss I'll Be Mellow When I'm Dead which shows Al really giving hippies and and therapy a piece of his mind. It's very very possible that one of the reasons he doesn't play this song love anymore is that that subject matter doesn't stand the test of time for him but it could also be a low-key great highlight of the album. Listen to figure out how we feel about it. Learn more about y...

This is another big one of the early years and the final parody of the self titled album. Al made the strange choice to not do a studio recording but instead put the original super low-fi version he recorded live on Dr. Demento years earlier. How does it ultimately stack up to his other parodies thus far? Listen and find out!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week the Matt's break down the toe-tapping anti-music industry bop from Weird al's self titled album "The Checks in the Mail". Do they think this is a highlight of this under appreciated album or is it one of the first things people think of when they complain about this album? Listen and find out!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices