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

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 <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Midnight Star

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 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 <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Eat It (f/Chris Fafalios)

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

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 <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

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

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

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 <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Mr Frump In The Iron Lung

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

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 <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Such a Groovy Guy

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

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 <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

I'll Be Mellow When I'm Dead

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 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 <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Another One Rides the Bus

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

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 <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

The Check's in the Mail

It's time to finally discuss the song that was Al's first genuine single; for the self-titled however he re-recorded the song from it's original bathroom quality to a more produced sound. But how does this crucial song stack up against the other parodies discussed so far!? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's time to finally discuss the song that was Al's first genuine single; for the self-titled however he re-recorded the song from it's original bathroom quality to a more produced sound. But how does this crucial song stack up against the other parodies discussed so far!? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

My Bologna

"Stop Draggin' My Heart Around" which brought two icons Tom Petty and Stevie Nicks together on one track; the original song has been fairly forgotten which doesn't do much to make the parody particularly memorable either. But just because it's forgettable doesn't mean the parody itself is bad! Where will the Matts ultimately rank this?If you're digging the show follow us on Instagram: @weirdalgorithmpodcastDo you have thoughts and want to tell us them? Email us at weirdalgorithmpodcast@gmail.comBe sure to rate, review and subscribe on your favorite podcasting apps!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"Stop Draggin' My Heart Around" which brought two icons Tom Petty and Stevie Nicks together on one track; the original song has been fairly forgotten which doesn't do much to make the parody particularly memorable either. But just because it's forgettable doesn't mean the parody itself is bad! Where will the Matts ultimately rank this?If you're digging the show follow us on Instagram: @weirdalgorithmpodcastDo you have thoughts and want to tell us them? Email us at weirdalgorithmpodcast@gmail.comBe sure to rate, review and subscribe on your favorite podcasting apps!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Stop Draggin' My Car Around

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

Today we're discussing Weird Al's first Style Parody, Happy Birthday. The song is inspired by the songs of Tonio K, one of Al's favorite artists. The song is dark, very weird but also quite fun. Not only did this song make Matt a fan of Tonio K; but it's also a go to Birthday song to send friends for Matthew.If you're digging the show follow us on Instagram: @weirdalgorithmpodcastDo you have thoughts and want to tell us them? Email us at weirdalgorithmpodcast@gmail.comBe sure to rate, review and subscribe on your favorite podcasting apps!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today we're discussing Weird Al's first Style Parody, Happy Birthday. The song is inspired by the songs of Tonio K, one of Al's favorite artists. The song is dark, very weird but also quite fun. Not only did this song make Matt a fan of Tonio K; but it's also a go to Birthday song to send friends for Matthew.If you're digging the show follow us on Instagram: @weirdalgorithmpodcastDo you have thoughts and want to tell us them? Email us at weirdalgorithmpodcast@gmail.comBe sure to rate, review and subscribe on your favorite podcasting apps!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Happy Birthday

Matthew went to the first date of the 2nd leg of the Weird Al's Vanity Tour. We break down the set list and Matthew's experience at the show! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Matthew went to the first date of the 2nd leg of the Weird Al's Vanity Tour. We break down the set list and Matthew's experience at the show! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

A Brush With Weirdness: Matthew saw Weird Al live last week

This is a strange one. Weird Al reportedly wrote this song as a parody of Jack &amp; Diane but John Melloncamp declined. Instead of completely scrapping the song he redid it as a Blue song instead. It's clear that the lyrics mostly remained unchanged when he switched to the new style. The Matt's discuss this particularly mean-spirited song that did not age well over the last 40 years and also discuss our feelings on Blues music and John Cougar Melloncamp!If you're digging the show follow us on Instagram: @weirdalgorithmpodcastDo you have thoughts and want to tell us them? Email us at weirdalgorithmpodcast@gmail.comBe sure to rate, review and subscribe on your favorite podcasting apps!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This is a strange one. Weird Al reportedly wrote this song as a parody of Jack &amp; Diane but John Melloncamp declined. Instead of completely scrapping the song he redid it as a Blue song instead. It's clear that the lyrics mostly remained unchanged when he switched to the new style. The Matt's discuss this particularly mean-spirited song that did not age well over the last 40 years and also discuss our feelings on Blues music and John Cougar Melloncamp!If you're digging the show follow us on Instagram: @weirdalgorithmpodcastDo you have thoughts and want to tell us them? Email us at weirdalgorithmpodcast@gmail.comBe sure to rate, review and subscribe on your favorite podcasting apps!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Buckingham Blues

This week on the podcast we discuss I Love Rocky Road. This was the song that got Al his record contract. It became a quick classic on MTV and was one of the early minor hits for Al before he truly exploded a few years later!If you're digging the show follow us on Instagram: @weirdalgorithmpodcastDo you have thoughts and want to tell us them? Email us at weirdalgorithmpodcast@gmail.comBe sure to rate, review and subscribe on your favorite podcasting apps!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on the podcast we discuss I Love Rocky Road. This was the song that got Al his record contract. It became a quick classic on MTV and was one of the early minor hits for Al before he truly exploded a few years later!If you're digging the show follow us on Instagram: @weirdalgorithmpodcastDo you have thoughts and want to tell us them? Email us at weirdalgorithmpodcast@gmail.comBe sure to rate, review and subscribe on your favorite podcasting apps!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

I Love Rocky Road

We enter into our first official "original song" by Weird Al; the disco inspired pun "Gotta Boogie". There's not a ton to analyze lyrically with this one but Matthew breaks down why this song from a musical perspective is incredible. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We enter into our first official "original song" by Weird Al; the disco inspired pun "Gotta Boogie". There's not a ton to analyze lyrically with this one but Matthew breaks down why this song from a musical perspective is incredible. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Gotta Boogie

Today Matt and Matthew break down Ricky; Al's parody of Toni Basil's Mickey. However before we start analyzing the song that would be Al's first official single and music video we give our thoughts on the self titled album BEFORE we listen to the full album to level set what our nostalgic thoughts on the album and songs is.If you're digging the show follow us on Instagram: @weirdalgorithmpodcastDo you have thoughts and want to tell us them? Email us at weirdalgorithmpodcast@gmail.comBe sure to rate, review and subscribe on your favorite podcasting apps!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today Matt and Matthew break down Ricky; Al's parody of Toni Basil's Mickey. However before we start analyzing the song that would be Al's first official single and music video we give our thoughts on the self titled album BEFORE we listen to the full album to level set what our nostalgic thoughts on the album and songs is.If you're digging the show follow us on Instagram: @weirdalgorithmpodcastDo you have thoughts and want to tell us them? Email us at weirdalgorithmpodcast@gmail.comBe sure to rate, review and subscribe on your favorite podcasting apps!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Ricky

In our debut episode Matt and Matthew go through their personal histories with Weird Al and how they first heard his music. Then we dive into three of the lesser known songs in Al's catalogue from his early Dr. Demento days.Songs Discussed: Belvedere Cruisin' Take Me Down School CafeteriaBe sure to check out all of Matt's projects on Geekscape.net and Matthew's band WheatusEmail us with your thoughts at: weirdalgorithmpodcast@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In our debut episode Matt and Matthew go through their personal histories with Weird Al and how they first heard his music. Then we dive into three of the lesser known songs in Al's catalogue from his early Dr. Demento days.Songs Discussed: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LwaY5Ibz83w&amp;t=1s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Belvedere Cruisin'</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B_W6V3My3lA" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Take Me Down</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MViFL7ErwXc" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">School Cafeteria</a>Be sure to check out all of Matt's projects on <a href="http://Geekscape.net" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Geekscape.net</a> and Matthew's band WheatusEmail us with your thoughts at: weirdalgorithmpodcast@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

The Dr. Demento B-Sides

Weird Al-gorithm

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