Listen Now

Dave and Ethan are joined by Dan Avidan (Danny Sexbang) & Brian Wecht (Ninja Brian) of the comedy music band Ninja Sex Party! They talk about their love of Weird Al, his influence on their music, and when Weird Al was a guest on Game Grumps!

Dave and Ethan review the May 4, 2022 “Weird Al” Yankovic concert at Garde Arts Center in New London, Connecticut from The Unfortunate Return Of The Ridiculously Self-Indulgent Ill-Advised Vanity Tour.

Dave, Ethan, and special guest Alexis Adams review the May 1, 2022 “Weird Al” Yankovic concert at Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom in Hampton Beach, New Hampshire from The Unfortunate Return Of The Ridiculously Self-Indulgent Ill-Advised Vanity Tour.

Dave and Ethan review the April 30, 2022 “Weird Al” Yankovic concert at Collins Center for the Arts in Orono, Maine from The Unfortunate Return Of The Ridiculously Self-Indulgent Ill-Advised Vanity Tour.

Dave and Ethan review the April 29, 2022 "Weird Al" Yankovic concert at Zeiterion Performing Arts Center in New Bedford, Massachusetts from The Unfortunate Return Of The Ridiculously Self-Indulgent Ill-Advised Vanity Tour.    

Dave, Ethan, and special guest Jackie Rossi review the April 27, 2022 "Weird Al" Yankovic concert at The Egg in Albany, New York from The Unfortunate Return Of The Ridiculously Self-Indulgent Ill-Advised Vanity Tour.

Dave and Ethan recap their unbelievable week as they discuss something inconceivable that happened at Weird Al’s first show of The Unfortunate Return Of The Ridiculously Self-Indulgent Ill-Advised Vanity Tour, and address some Weird rumors that came about due to the release of the brand new teaser trailer for Weird Al’s new film.

Headline News Special Report #7:  The teaser trailer for “Weird Al” Yankovic’s upcoming full-length biopic “Weird: The Al Yankovic Story” was released earlier today by Roku. The teaser trailer shares a first look at the film, including Daniel Radcliffe's role as the titular character.

Dave, Ethan, and special guests UHJeff Nucera and Jackie Rossi review the April 26, 2022 "Weird Al" Yankovic concert at Bardavon 1869 Opera House in Poughkeepsie, New York from The Unfortunate Return Of The Ridiculously Self-Indulgent Ill-Advised Vanity Tour.

Dave and Ethan interview the king of the spreadsheets himself - Brad Hebert! Brad is the Weird Al fan that created the infamous spreadsheet that meticulously catalogued every song played on the 2018 Ridiculously Self-Indulgent Ill-Advised Vanity Tour. On the heels of the new tour, will Brad continue his royal reign in 2022? And just what DOES he have printed on his bedsheets?

Dave and Ethan share their initial thoughts on the new merchandise for Weird Al’s upcoming The Unfortunate Return Of The Ridiculously Self-Indulgent Ill-Advised Vanity Tour.

Dave and Ethan kick off their Ridiculously Self-Indulgent Bonus Episodes: The Unfortunate Return of Dave & Ethan’s Weird Al Concert Reviews series with a discussion of their plans for Weird Al's unprecedented 27-week tour, including which shows they intend to attend.

Dave and Ethan conclude their interview with Lily E. Hirsch, author of the brand new expanded edition paperback, Weird Al Seriously. Lily learns what Dave and Ethan didn't agree with in her new book, and shares insights into her future projects.

Dave and Ethan welcome author Lily E. Hirsch back to the podcast to discuss the brand new expanded paperback edition of her excellent book, Weird Al Seriously. Lily talks about what was missing from the original version of the book and the important role Dave & Ethan's 2000" Weird Al Podcast played in writing this new version of the book.

Dave and Ethan finish their interview with Ludicris Lorri MacMillan (O'Grady) of The Dr. Demento Show. Lorri shares stories of when she dated Weird Al in 1980, including their adventures going to The Dr. Demento Show, recording The Weird Al Show on his college radio station, hi-jinx in and around San Luis Obispo, and seeing The Knack with Weird Al (and his special gift for the band).

Dave and Ethan interview Ludicris Lorri MacMillan (O'Grady) of The Dr. Demento Show. Not only is Lorri a fan and friend of Weird Al - she dated him in 1980! Lorri also owns the original handwritten "My Bologna" lyrics as published in Stephen Bishop's Songs in the Rough book.

Dave and Ethan welcome puzzle masters Eric Berlin and Joe Bohanon to the podcast. Eric constructed a crossword puzzle with Weird Al for the New York Times, and together, Eric and Joe were part of a very special and obscure Weird Al appearance at the 2022 MIT Mystery Hunt. Johnny O'Hern also pops in to discuss Weird Al's new project with American Greetings. Be sure to visit our website for links to the supporting material and puzzles that we mention in this episode.

Dave and Ethan present an interview that Ethan recorded with "Weird Al" Yankovic himself back in 2011. Dave and Ethan talk about their recent travels and Ethan reveals that he listened to Weird Al music with William Shatner.

Rubén Valtierra joins Dave and Ethan for the second half of his interview on the heels of the new Weird Al tour. While discussing playing keyboard with Weird Al,  Rubén takes the listening audience through a typical day on tour, tells ghost stories, and even names his favorite and least favorite songs to perform.

Dave and Ethan are once again joined by Rubén Valtierra - Weird Al's hilarious longtime keyboard player! Rubén discusses what to expect from the new Weird Al tour as well as how he prepares for the tour. Rubén also talks about how he's been keeping busy between tours, who he thinks should play him in the new Weird Al biopic, and what Emo Philips is really like off-stage.