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  • Dave and Ethan welcome Pickles Kintaro of the Tight & Nerdy Weird Al Burlesque Troupe and TIGHT & NERDY documentary producer and director UHJeff Nucera back to the podcast on the heels of the announcement that Tight & Nerdy will perform at SF Sketchfest 2025!

    Visit TightAndNerdyMovie.com for all the latest news on the documentary and lend your support at BareToBeStupid.com.

    ABOUT

    Since 2019, Dave & Ethan’s 2000″ Weird Al Podcast has covered all facets of the life, career, and fandom of “Weird Al” Yankovic. Hosted by Dave “Elvis” Rossi and Ethan Ullman, two Weird Al super fans, collectors, and historians - the podcast aims to spread the joy of Weird Al and his music while digging deep and learning from those who have worked with, or been inspired by, his work.

     

    LINKS

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    Past episodes available at WeirdAlPodcast.com

     

    PODCAST CREDITS

    Independently produced, hosted, and created by Dave "Elvis" Rossi and Ethan Ullman

    Theme song performed by the Grammy Award-Winning Jim "Kimo" West

    Podcast logo designed by Heather Malone

     

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    © 2019-2024 | Dave & Ethan's 2000" Weird Al Podcast

  • Dave and Ethan welcome Weird Al Hawaiian shirt expert and collector Jared Marker of the RIM-JAM YouTube Channel. Jared talks about tour chasing, Hawaiian shirts, visiting the Twine Ball with Ethan, and what goes into his awesome Weird Al-themed videos!

    ABOUT

    Since 2019, Dave & Ethan’s 2000″ Weird Al Podcast has covered all facets of the life, career, and fandom of “Weird Al” Yankovic. Hosted by Dave “Elvis” Rossi and Ethan Ullman, two Weird Al super fans, collectors, and historians - the podcast aims to spread the joy of Weird Al and his music while digging deep and learning from those who have worked with, or been inspired by, his work.

     

    LINKS

    Follow us on social media, Patreon, and more: https://linktr.ee/2000inch

    Past episodes available at WeirdAlPodcast.com

     

    PODCAST CREDITS

    Independently produced, hosted, and created by Dave "Elvis" Rossi and Ethan Ullman

    Theme song performed by the Grammy Award-Winning Jim "Kimo" West

    Podcast logo designed by Heather Malone

     

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    © 2019-2024 | Dave & Ethan's 2000" Weird Al Podcast

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  • Dave and Ethan share part 2 of their interview with artist Cris Shapan, who covers his work and process creating graphics for WEIRD: The Al Yankovic Story. He shares unused ideas for the slideshow during the end credits and how they almost didn't get to use the photo of Queen Elizabeth.

    ABOUT

    Since 2019, Dave & Ethan’s 2000″ Weird Al Podcast has covered all facets of the life, career, and fandom of “Weird Al” Yankovic. Hosted by Dave “Elvis” Rossi and Ethan Ullman, two Weird Al super fans, collectors, and historians - the podcast aims to spread the joy of Weird Al and his music while digging deep and learning from those who have worked with, or been inspired by, his work.

     

    LINKS

    Follow us on social media, Patreon, and more: https://linktr.ee/2000inch

    Past episodes available at WeirdAlPodcast.com

     

    PODCAST CREDITS

    Independently produced, hosted, and created by Dave "Elvis" Rossi and Ethan Ullman

    Theme song performed by the Grammy Award-Winning Jim "Kimo" West

    Podcast logo designed by Heather Malone

     

    COPYRIGHT

    © 2019-2024 | Dave & Ethan's 2000" Weird Al Podcast

  • Dave and Ethan interview artist Cris Shapan - known for his work with Weird Al, along with HBO's Barry, FX's Baskets, Tim & Eric Awesome Show, Tom Goes to the Mayor, and his hilarious retro parody ads shared under the pseudonym Deluxe Fuxley. In this first part of Cris's interview, he provides a deep look at creating the Easter egg-filled music video for Weird Al's song, ”Whatever You Like.”

    ABOUT

    Since 2019, Dave & Ethan’s 2000″ Weird Al Podcast has covered all facets of the life, career, and fandom of “Weird Al” Yankovic. Hosted by Dave “Elvis” Rossi and Ethan Ullman, two Weird Al super fans, collectors, and historians - the podcast aims to spread the joy of Weird Al and his music while digging deep and learning from those who have worked with, or been inspired by, his work.

     

    LINKS

    Follow us on social media, Patreon, and more: https://linktr.ee/2000inch

    Past episodes available at WeirdAlPodcast.com

     

    PODCAST CREDITS

    Independently produced, hosted, and created by Dave "Elvis" Rossi and Ethan Ullman

    Theme song performed by the Grammy Award-Winning Jim "Kimo" West

    Podcast logo designed by Heather Malone

     

    COPYRIGHT

    © 2019-2024 | Dave & Ethan's 2000" Weird Al Podcast

  • Dave and Ethan interview musician Joel C. Peskin (aka iReedMan) about working with Weird Al and playing clarinet on his polka medley tracks for the past 40+ years - including the recently-released Polkamania!

    ABOUT

    Since 2019, Dave & Ethan’s 2000″ Weird Al Podcast has covered all facets of the life, career, and fandom of “Weird Al” Yankovic. Hosted by Dave “Elvis” Rossi and Ethan Ullman, two Weird Al super fans, collectors, and historians - the podcast aims to spread the joy of Weird Al and his music while digging deep and learning from those who have worked with, or been inspired by, his work.

     

    LINKS

    Follow us on social media, Patreon, and more: https://linktr.ee/2000inch

    Past episodes available at WeirdAlPodcast.com

     

    PODCAST CREDITS

    Independently produced, hosted, and created by Dave "Elvis" Rossi and Ethan Ullman

    Theme song performed by the Grammy Award-Winning Jim "Kimo" West

    Podcast logo designed by Heather Malone

     

    COPYRIGHT

    © 2019-2024 | Dave & Ethan's 2000" Weird Al Podcast

  • Dave and Ethan kick off their Bigger & Weirder (& Longer?!) Bonus Episode Concert Reviews series with a discussion of their plans for Weird Al's upcoming 2025 Bigger & Weirder tour. Dave and Ethan dive in and react to everything known about the tour so far and share which shows they intend to attend.

    ABOUT

    Since 2019, Dave & Ethan’s 2000″ Weird Al Podcast has covered all facets of the life, career, and fandom of “Weird Al” Yankovic. Hosted by Dave “Elvis” Rossi and Ethan Ullman, two Weird Al super fans, collectors, and historians - the podcast aims to spread the joy of Weird Al and his music while digging deep and learning from those who have worked with, or been inspired by, his work.

     

    LINKS

    Follow us on social media, Patreon, and more: https://linktr.ee/2000inch

    Past episodes available at WeirdAlPodcast.com

     

    PODCAST CREDITS

    Independently produced, hosted, and created by Dave "Elvis" Rossi and Ethan Ullman

    Theme song performed by the Grammy Award-Winning Jim "Kimo" West

    Podcast logo designed by Heather Malone

     

    COPYRIGHT

    © 2019-2024 | Dave & Ethan's 2000" Weird Al Podcast

  • Headline News Special Report #15: "Weird Al" Yankovic shared news today that he will be embarking on a tour in 2025, featuring Puddles Pity Party as a special guest. Called Bigger & Weirder, tour dates will be announced Monday.

    ABOUT

    Since 2019, Dave & Ethan’s 2000″ Weird Al Podcast has covered all facets of the life, career, and fandom of “Weird Al” Yankovic. Hosted by Dave “Elvis” Rossi and Ethan Ullman, two Weird Al super fans, collectors, and historians - the podcast aims to spread the joy of Weird Al and his music while digging deep and learning from those who have worked with, or been inspired by, his work.

     

    LINKS

    Follow us on social media, Patreon, and more: https://linktr.ee/2000inch

    Past episodes available at WeirdAlPodcast.com

     

    PODCAST CREDITS

    Independently produced, hosted, and created by Dave "Elvis" Rossi and Ethan Ullman

    Theme song performed by the Grammy Award-Winning Jim "Kimo" West

    Podcast logo designed by Heather Malone

     

    COPYRIGHT

    © 2019-2024 | Dave & Ethan's 2000" Weird Al Podcast

  • In Chapter 8 of their ‘WEIRD: The Al Yankovic Story’ Stories series, Dave and Ethan premiere their final interview with UHJeff Nucera recounting his second day on the set of WEIRD: The Al Yankovic Story back in February 2022. Jeff talks about what he did and what he saw as a background actor for the awards show scenes, including his green screen work and a special Easter egg he included in the film.

    And does it feel like déjà vu? Matt Kelly and Matthew Milligan of the Weird Al-Gorithm podcast also pop in to announce the release of the San Diego Comic-Con panel featuring Dave and Ethan, dropping soon!

    ABOUT

    Since 2019, Dave & Ethan’s 2000″ Weird Al Podcast has covered all facets of the life, career, and fandom of “Weird Al” Yankovic. Hosted by Dave “Elvis” Rossi and Ethan Ullman, two Weird Al super fans, collectors, and historians - the podcast aims to spread the joy of Weird Al and his music while digging deep and learning from those who have worked with, or been inspired by, his work.

     

    LINKS

    Follow us on social media, Patreon, and more: https://linktr.ee/2000inch

    Past episodes available at WeirdAlPodcast.com

     

    PODCAST CREDITS

    Independently produced, hosted, and created by Dave "Elvis" Rossi and Ethan Ullman

    Theme song performed by the Grammy Award-Winning Jim "Kimo" West

    Podcast logo designed by Heather Malone

     

    COPYRIGHT

    © 2019-2024 | Dave & Ethan's 2000" Weird Al Podcast

  • To celebrate the second anniversary of the WEIRD: The Al Yankovic Story world premiere, Dave and Ethan share their interview with UHJeff Nucera who speaks about his experience as a background actor on the set of the film in Chapter 7 of their ‘WEIRD: The Al Yankovic Story’ Stories series. Recorded and then locked away in February 2022 until now, Jeff shares all the details from his first day on the set of Weird Al’s film.

    Also stopping by are Matt Kelly and Matthew Milligan of the Weird Al-Gorithm podcast to tease Dave and Ethan's upcoming appearance on their show, and Big Dipper Creamery owner Sami Cooper, who shares details on her upcoming UHF-themed event in Tulsa and her family's incredible connection to Weird Al's first film!

    ABOUT

    Since 2019, Dave & Ethan’s 2000″ Weird Al Podcast has covered all facets of the life, career, and fandom of “Weird Al” Yankovic. Hosted by Dave “Elvis” Rossi and Ethan Ullman, two Weird Al super fans, collectors, and historians - the podcast aims to spread the joy of Weird Al and his music while digging deep and learning from those who have worked with, or been inspired by, his work.

     

    LINKS

    Follow us on social media, Patreon, and more: https://linktr.ee/2000inch

    Past episodes available at WeirdAlPodcast.com

     

    PODCAST CREDITS

    Independently produced, hosted, and created by Dave "Elvis" Rossi and Ethan Ullman

    Theme song performed by the Grammy Award-Winning Jim "Kimo" West

    Podcast logo designed by Heather Malone

     

    COPYRIGHT

    © 2019-2024 | Dave & Ethan's 2000" Weird Al Podcast

  • Dave and Ethan welcome "Polkamania!" animator Ryan Krzak (aka RWappin) to talk about officially working with Weird Al nearly two decades after creating the beloved fan-made Flash animation videos for "Albuquerque" and "Everything You Know Is Wrong" on Newgrounds.

    ABOUT

    Since 2019, Dave & Ethan’s 2000″ Weird Al Podcast has covered all facets of the life, career, and fandom of “Weird Al” Yankovic. Hosted by Dave “Elvis” Rossi and Ethan Ullman, two Weird Al super fans, collectors, and historians - the podcast aims to spread the joy of Weird Al and his music while digging deep and learning from those who have worked with, or been inspired by, his work.

     

    LINKS

    Follow us on social media, Patreon, and more: https://linktr.ee/2000inch

    Past episodes available at WeirdAlPodcast.com

     

    PODCAST CREDITS

    Independently produced, hosted, and created by Dave "Elvis" Rossi and Ethan Ullman

    Theme song performed by the Grammy Award-Winning Jim "Kimo" West

    Podcast logo designed by Heather Malone

     

    COPYRIGHT

    © 2019-2024 | Dave & Ethan's 2000" Weird Al Podcast

  • Dave and Ethan discuss Ethan's recent trip to Tulsa, OK to visit locations used in Weird Al's 1989 film UHF for the 35th anniversary. In addition to sharing what the locations look like 36 years after the filming, they discuss tips, tricks and suggestions for anyone planning their own visit to these historic landmarks.

    ABOUT

    Since 2019, Dave & Ethan’s 2000″ Weird Al Podcast has covered all facets of the life, career, and fandom of “Weird Al” Yankovic. Hosted by Dave “Elvis” Rossi and Ethan Ullman, two Weird Al super fans, collectors, and historians - the podcast aims to spread the joy of Weird Al and his music while digging deep and learning from those who have worked with, or been inspired by, his work.

     

    LINKS

    Follow us on social media, Patreon, and more: https://linktr.ee/2000inch

    Past episodes available at WeirdAlPodcast.com

     

    PODCAST CREDITS

    Independently produced, hosted, and created by Dave "Elvis" Rossi and Ethan Ullman

    Theme song performed by the Grammy Award-Winning Jim "Kimo" West

    Podcast logo designed by Heather Malone

     

    COPYRIGHT

    © 2019-2024 | Dave & Ethan's 2000" Weird Al Podcast

  • Dave and Ethan remember Weird Al super-fan Joe Jaffa who passed away at the age of 33. In his short life, Joe changed the lives and touched the hearts of countless people through his incredible kindness and humor. Dave and Ethan celebrate Joe's life by speaking with his cousin Rob Kutner and playing messages left by some of Joe's friends.

    ABOUT

    Since 2019, Dave & Ethan’s 2000″ Weird Al Podcast has covered all facets of the life, career, and fandom of “Weird Al” Yankovic. Hosted by Dave “Elvis” Rossi and Ethan Ullman, two Weird Al super fans, collectors, and historians - the podcast aims to spread the joy of Weird Al and his music while digging deep and learning from those who have worked with, or been inspired by, his work.

     

    LINKS

    Follow us on social media, Patreon, and more: https://linktr.ee/2000inch

    Past episodes available at WeirdAlPodcast.com

     

    PODCAST CREDITS

    Independently produced, hosted, and created by Dave "Elvis" Rossi and Ethan Ullman

    Theme song performed by the Grammy Award-Winning Jim "Kimo" West

    Podcast logo designed by Heather Malone

     

    COPYRIGHT

    © 2019-2024 | Dave & Ethan's 2000" Weird Al Podcast

  • Dave and Ethan welcome celebrated comedy musician and Dr. Demento sidekick Susan "Sulu" Dubow to the podcast! Not only has Sulu known Weird Al for over four decades, she is featured on early Weird Al recordings and has contributed many songs that aired on The Dr. Demento Show!

    ABOUT

    Since 2019, Dave & Ethan’s 2000″ Weird Al Podcast has covered all facets of the life, career, and fandom of “Weird Al” Yankovic. Hosted by Dave “Elvis” Rossi and Ethan Ullman, two Weird Al super fans, collectors, and historians - the podcast aims to spread the joy of Weird Al and his music while digging deep and learning from those who have worked with, or been inspired by, his work.

     

    LINKS

    Follow us on social media, Patreon, and more: https://linktr.ee/2000inch

    Past episodes available at WeirdAlPodcast.com

     

    PODCAST CREDITS

    Independently produced, hosted, and created by Dave "Elvis" Rossi and Ethan Ullman

    Theme song performed by the Grammy Award-Winning Jim "Kimo" West

    Podcast logo designed by Heather Malone

     

    COPYRIGHT

    © 2019-2024 | Dave & Ethan's 2000" Weird Al Podcast

  • Dave and Ethan recap their trip to California, including their San Diego Comic-Con panel with the Weird Al-Gorithm podcast about Weird Al's TV songs, and their star-studded 5th anniversary party and WEIRD: The Al Yankovic Story screening.

    ABOUT

    Since 2019, Dave & Ethan’s 2000″ Weird Al Podcast has covered all facets of the life, career, and fandom of “Weird Al” Yankovic. Hosted by Dave “Elvis” Rossi and Ethan Ullman, two Weird Al super fans, collectors, and historians - the podcast aims to spread the joy of Weird Al and his music while digging deep and learning from those who have worked with, or been inspired by, his work.

     

    LINKS

    Follow us on social media, Patreon, and more: https://linktr.ee/2000inch

    Past episodes available at WeirdAlPodcast.com

     

    PODCAST CREDITS

    Independently produced, hosted, and created by Dave "Elvis" Rossi and Ethan Ullman

    Theme song performed by the Grammy Award-Winning Jim "Kimo" West

    Podcast logo designed by Heather Malone

     

    COPYRIGHT

    © 2019-2024 | Dave & Ethan's 2000" Weird Al Podcast

  • Dave and Ethan welcome Kevin Healey, the co-writer of Weird Al's 1996 Disney Channel special, "Weird Al" Yankovic: There's No Going Home. Now a seasoned television producer known for his extensive work with Kevin Hart and prank TV shows, Kevin shares how he was chosen to write the special, the process of writing with Weird Al, and how Ed McMahon wasn't originally part of the special.

    Plus Matt Kelly of the Weird Al-Gorithm podcast pops in to talk about the panel Dave and Ethan are joining him on at San Diego Comic-Con!

    ABOUT

    Since 2019, Dave & Ethan’s 2000″ Weird Al Podcast has covered all facets of the life, career, and fandom of “Weird Al” Yankovic. Hosted by Dave “Elvis” Rossi and Ethan Ullman, two Weird Al super fans, collectors, and historians - the podcast aims to spread the joy of Weird Al and his music while digging deep and learning from those who have worked with, or been inspired by, his work.

     

    LINKS

    Follow us on social media, Patreon, and more: https://linktr.ee/2000inch

    Past episodes available at WeirdAlPodcast.com

     

    PODCAST CREDITS

    Independently produced, hosted, and created by Dave "Elvis" Rossi and Ethan Ullman

    Theme song performed by the Grammy Award-Winning Jim "Kimo" West

    Podcast logo designed by Heather Malone

     

    COPYRIGHT

    © 2019-2024 | Dave & Ethan's 2000" Weird Al Podcast

  • Headline News Special Report #14: "Weird Al" Yankovic shared news today that he will be releasing a new single and music video this coming Friday July 19, 2024.

    ABOUT

    Since 2019, Dave & Ethan’s 2000″ Weird Al Podcast has covered all facets of the life, career, and fandom of “Weird Al” Yankovic. Hosted by Dave “Elvis” Rossi and Ethan Ullman, two Weird Al super fans, collectors, and historians - the podcast aims to spread the joy of Weird Al and his music while digging deep and learning from those who have worked with, or been inspired by, his work.

     

    LINKS

    Follow us on social media, Patreon, and more: https://linktr.ee/2000inch

    Past episodes available at WeirdAlPodcast.com

     

    PODCAST CREDITS

    Independently produced, hosted, and created by Dave "Elvis" Rossi and Ethan Ullman

    Theme song performed by the Grammy Award-Winning Jim "Kimo" West

    Podcast logo designed by Heather Malone

     

    COPYRIGHT

    © 2019-2024 | Dave & Ethan's 2000" Weird Al Podcast

  • Dave and Ethan interview best-selling author Nancy Thompson about her date with Weird Al nearly 40 years ago. Nancy details winning the date via a radio contest, the date itself, where Weird Al took her, and answers the question we all want to know - did she get a kiss from Mr. Yankovic?

    ABOUT

    Since 2019, Dave & Ethan’s 2000″ Weird Al Podcast has covered all facets of the life, career, and fandom of “Weird Al” Yankovic. Hosted by Dave “Elvis” Rossi and Ethan Ullman, two Weird Al super fans, collectors, and historians - the podcast aims to spread the joy of Weird Al and his music while digging deep and learning from those who have worked with, or been inspired by, his work.

     

    LINKS

    Follow us on social media, Patreon, and more: https://linktr.ee/2000inch

    Past episodes available at WeirdAlPodcast.com

     

    PODCAST CREDITS

    Independently produced, hosted, and created by Dave "Elvis" Rossi and Ethan Ullman

    Theme song performed by the Grammy Award-Winning Jim "Kimo" West

    Podcast logo designed by Heather Malone

     

    COPYRIGHT

    © 2019-2024 | Dave & Ethan's 2000" Weird Al Podcast

  • Dave and Ethan welcome Allie Goertz to the podcast! Not only does Allie list Weird Al as a main influence for her music, she is a featured background actor in WEIRD: The Al Yankovic Story, a former editor at MAD Magazine, the subject of a Nerf Herder song, and a nerdy musician who pays homage to Milhouse, D&D, Pee-wee Herman, Freaks and Geeks and all of her favorite things!

    Her brand new album, Peeled Back: A Tribute to Nine Inch Nails, drops on July 9th. Pre-save in now at https://tinyurl.com/peeled-back

    ABOUT

    Since 2019, Dave & Ethan’s 2000″ Weird Al Podcast has covered all facets of the life, career, and fandom of “Weird Al” Yankovic. Hosted by Dave “Elvis” Rossi and Ethan Ullman, two Weird Al super fans, collectors, and historians - the podcast aims to spread the joy of Weird Al and his music while digging deep and learning from those who have worked with, or been inspired by, his work.

     

    LINKS

    Follow us on social media, Patreon, and more: https://linktr.ee/2000inch

    Past episodes available at WeirdAlPodcast.com

     

    PODCAST CREDITS

    Independently produced, hosted, and created by Dave "Elvis" Rossi and Ethan Ullman

    Theme song performed by the Grammy Award-Winning Jim "Kimo" West

    Podcast logo designed by Heather Malone

     

    COPYRIGHT

    © 2019-2024 | Dave & Ethan's 2000" Weird Al Podcast

  • Dave and Ethan conclude their interview with Weird Al pinball Creative Directors Stephen Silver and Michael Ocean. They share more on the process of creating Multimorphic's Weird Al’s Museum of Natural Hilarity pinball game, address a loophole they closed in one of the exhibit halls, and share even more hidden Easter eggs!

    ABOUT

    Since 2019, Dave & Ethan’s 2000″ Weird Al Podcast has covered all facets of the life, career, and fandom of “Weird Al” Yankovic. Hosted by Dave “Elvis” Rossi and Ethan Ullman, two Weird Al super fans, collectors, and historians - the podcast aims to spread the joy of Weird Al and his music while digging deep and learning from those who have worked with, or been inspired by, his work.

     

    LINKS

    Follow us on social media, Patreon, and more: https://linktr.ee/2000inch

    Past episodes available at WeirdAlPodcast.com

     

    PODCAST CREDITS

    Independently produced, hosted, and created by Dave "Elvis" Rossi and Ethan Ullman

    Theme song performed by the Grammy Award-Winning Jim "Kimo" West

    Podcast logo designed by Heather Malone

     

    COPYRIGHT

    © 2019-2024 | Dave & Ethan's 2000" Weird Al Podcast

  • Dave and Ethan welcome the Co-Creative Directors & Game Designers of the official Weird Al pinball machine - Stephen Silver and Michael Ocean!

    In this first part of their interview, Stephen and Michael discuss the origins of Weird Al’s Museum of Natural Hilarity, the approval process with Weird Al, and more about Multimorphic's P3 Pinball Platform.

    Dave and Ethan are also visited by Jordan Cooper of Don't Let's Start: A Podcast About They Might Be Giants!

    ABOUT

    Since 2019, Dave & Ethan’s 2000″ Weird Al Podcast has covered all facets of the life, career, and fandom of “Weird Al” Yankovic. Hosted by Dave “Elvis” Rossi and Ethan Ullman, two Weird Al super fans, collectors, and historians - the podcast aims to spread the joy of Weird Al and his music while digging deep and learning from those who have worked with, or been inspired by, his work.

     

    LINKS

    Follow us on social media, Patreon, and more: https://linktr.ee/2000inch

    Past episodes available at WeirdAlPodcast.com

     

    PODCAST CREDITS

    Independently produced, hosted, and created by Dave "Elvis" Rossi and Ethan Ullman

    Theme song performed by the Grammy Award-Winning Jim "Kimo" West

    Podcast logo designed by Heather Malone

     

    COPYRIGHT

    © 2019-2024 | Dave & Ethan's 2000" Weird Al Podcast