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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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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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24:56

Buy Me a Condo

Weird Al-gorithm ·

2022/07/29

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

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31:38

The Brady Bunch

Weird Al-gorithm ·

2022/07/22

This week we are talking about Al's parody of Men At Work's "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 weirdalgorithmpodcast@gmail.com Be sure to rate, review and subscribe on your favorite podcasting apps!! Learn

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26:22

Midnight Star

Weird Al-gorithm ·

2022/07/15

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

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46:33

Eat It (f/Chris Fafalios)

Weird Al-gorithm ·

2022/07/08

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

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31:13

It's Still Billy Joel to Me (f/Dustin Rubin)

Weird Al-gorithm ·

2022/07/01

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. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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24:12

Mr Frump In The Iron Lung

Weird Al-gorithm ·

2022/06/24

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

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20:58

Such a Groovy Guy

Weird Al-gorithm ·

2022/06/17

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

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25:44

I'll Be Mellow When I'm Dead

Weird Al-gorithm ·

2022/06/10

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 your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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28:59

Another One Rides the Bus

Weird Al-gorithm ·

2022/06/03

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

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29:16

The Check's in the Mail

Weird Al-gorithm ·

2022/05/27

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

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