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Beer‘d Al Podcast

Beer‘d Al Podcast

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The podcast about TWO of the greatest things in the world: Beer and "Weird Al"! ...(Mostly "Weird Al")

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Episodes
  • Even Worse (Which is Good): Alimony

    Even Worse (Which is Good): Alimony
    Jun 19 2026
    This week on Beer'd Al, Lauren and Russ are joined by special guest Nick Marocco, owner of Rock City Music Company in Livonia, Michigan, to dive into "Alimony" from Even Worse.

    A loving parody of Billy Idol's rebellious anthems, "Alimony" takes a not-so-glamorous look at divorce, financial ruin, and the high cost of heartbreak—all filtered through the brilliantly absurd lens of Weird Al Yankovic.

    Along the way, the crew discusses Billy Idol's unmistakable style, why "Alimony" remains one of Al's sharpest genre parodies, and how the song balances over-the-top humor with some surprisingly catchy hooks.

    Nick also shares stories from the world of records, guitars, and Detroit rock culture, plus details about his weekly radio show, where every episode features a different musical theme.

    Grab your favorite beverage, crank up the sneer, and join us as we ask the important question: is there anything funnier than court-ordered payments set to a Billy Idol beat?

    You can find Nick and learn more about his work at Rock City Music Company, a Metro Detroit shop specializing in guitars, vinyl, lessons, repairs, and more. You can also tune into Nick's themed radio show, Cobra Rock City, on Radio Cobra Detroit.

    And this is the Hair Metal Polka we discuss at the end of the episode.


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    1 hr and 41 mins
  • Even Worse (Which is Good): Melanie

    Even Worse (Which is Good): Melanie
    Jun 5 2026
    This week on Beer'd Al, Lauren is joined by Noah (better known online as I Noah Guy!) to discuss one of Weird Al's most hilariously disturbing originals: "Melanie."

    From awkward phone calls and rooftop surveillance to Mohawked cats and increasingly questionable declarations of love, "Melanie" is a masterclass in taking the classic love song and steering it directly off a cliff. Lauren and Noah explore the song's brilliant lyrical escalation, its infectious pop-rock sound, and the way Al perfectly balances absurdity with just enough sincerity to make the whole thing work.

    Along the way, they discuss obsessive love songs in popular music, Al's gift for character-driven originals, and why "Melanie" deserves more recognition among Weird Al fans. Is it romantic? Creepy? One of the funniest songs Al ever wrote? The answer is probably yes.

    Follow Noah online:
    📸 X: @noahmussay
    🦋 Bluesky: @noahmussay.bsky.social
    📺 YouTube: The Jury House

    Grab a beverage, keep your telescope pointed somewhere appropriate, and join us for a deep dive into one of Weird Al's most delightfully unhinged songs.

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    59 mins
  • Even Worse (Which is Good): Lasagna

    Even Worse (Which is Good): Lasagna
    May 22 2026
    This week on Beer’d Al, we’re serving up a big ol’ plate of “Lasagna,” the opening track from side two of Even Worse and Al’s deliciously specific parody of “La Bamba.” Lauren is joined by Justin Remer, whose name is a palindrome and whose upcoming 33 1/3 book about “Weird Al” Yankovic in 3-D will be out in November 2026.

    Justin is a writer, filmmaker, musician, and podcaster, which makes him the perfect guest to dig into Al’s accordion-fueled food comedy, parody craft, and the eternal power of pasta.

    Grab a fork. Maybe some garlic bread. Definitely don’t listen hungry.

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    55 mins
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