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PODCAST

Weird Al-gorithm

Each week Matt Kelly (Geekscape) and Matthew Milligan (Wheatus) work their way through Weird Al"s entire discography one track at a time. Logo from Little Yanks who can be found on IG under @littleyanks If you want to let us know your thoughts, stories, insights or anything else send us an email at weirdalgorithmpodcast@gmail.com. Check us out on: Instagram - @weirdalgorithmpodcast Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/1338865813603270 Or visit our brand new website where you can see our

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All Episodes

28:40

Cable TV

Weird Al-gorithm ·

2022/12/02

This week on the podcast we talk about something rare in Al's catalogue ... a failed style parody. Cable TV was originally written to be In the style of Elton John; specifically his song Hercules but ultimately they missed the mark and just called it an original. How does it hold up against his other originals? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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30:13

This is the Life

Weird Al-gorithm ·

2022/11/25

This week we discuss Al's first soundtrack song "This is the Life" which was written for the movie Johnny Dangerously and ended up on the Dare to Be Stupid album. Is this send off to 1930's mobsters a classic or should it be sleeping with the fishes? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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41:25

Girls Just Wanna Have Lunch (w/ Levi Wilson)

Weird Al-gorithm ·

2022/11/18

This week filmmaker Levi Wilson joins us to discuss the extremely controversial parody Girls Just Wanna Have Lunch. Reportedly the Scotti Brothers forced Al to write this song and despite a few good funny lines you can hear the rebellion in Al's voice throughout. While many think it's pretty low-ranking for Al's output, it's actually one of Levi's favorites. Can he convince us otherwise? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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42:16

Slime Creatures From Outer Space (w/John Wlaysewski)

Weird Al-gorithm ·

2022/11/11

This week John Wlaysewski joins us to discuss Al's sci-fi new wave song Slime Creatures from Outer Space which was inspired by a very obscure Thomas Dolby song. While it may not be the most laugh out loud song in Al's career it's definitely one of the most unique musically! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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29:58

Our Thoughts on Weird: The Al Yankovic Story

Weird Al-gorithm ·

2022/11/09

Here's a quick bonus episode of Matt and Matthew's immediate thoughts on the Weird Al biopic "Weird: The Al Yankovic Story" which is now available on the Roku Channel! This is full of spoilers, you've been warned! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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33:48

George of the Jungle

Weird Al-gorithm ·

2022/11/04

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

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67:05

Yoda (f/Brendan B. Brown)

Weird Al-gorithm ·

2022/10/28

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

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41:39

One More Minute (f/A.J. Santini)

Weird Al-gorithm ·

2022/10/21

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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30:26

I Want a New Duck

Weird Al-gorithm ·

2022/10/14

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

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46:57

Dare to Be Stupid

Weird Al-gorithm ·

2022/10/07

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

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39:55

LIke a Surgeon (f/Chris Fafalios)

Weird Al-gorithm ·

2022/09/30

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/adchoices

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49:40

ALTV Episodes 1 and 2 (f/Patrick McDonald)

Weird Al-gorithm ·

2022/09/23

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

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49:51

Nature Trail to Hell (f/Christian Bladt)

Weird Al-gorithm ·

2022/09/16

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

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37:46

Theme From Rocky XIII (Rye or the Kaiser)

Weird Al-gorithm ·

2022/09/09

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

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28:18

That Boy Could Dance

Weird Al-gorithm ·

2022/09/02

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

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12:55

Weird "The Al Yankovic Story" Trailer Reaction

Weird Al-gorithm ·

2022/08/30

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

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49:07

King of Suede (f/Jim Logrando)

Weird Al-gorithm ·

2022/08/26

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/adchoices

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30:23

Mr. Popeil

Weird Al-gorithm ·

2022/08/19

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

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39:46

Polkas on 45

Weird Al-gorithm ·

2022/08/12

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!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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47:11

I Lost on Jeopardy (w/Jeff Nucera)

Weird Al-gorithm ·

2022/08/05

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/adchoices

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