Weird Al Yankovic emerged from the wild and wacky underground music scene of the 1970s and 1980s to become one of the world’s most successful musical-comedy artists. Initially breaking into the mainstream with his parodies of mega-hit pop songs by Michael Jackson, Madonna, Nirvana, Coolio, and more, Yankovic has had astonishing pop-culture staying power. His lane may be comedy, but the facts are no joke: five Grammy Awards, eight Top 20 albums, and Top 40 singles in four consecutive decades. And the story isn’t over yet; in 2025, Weird Al will head back on the road for his Bigger & Weirder Tour. So join us for this April Fool’s Day Special as the Great Pop Culture Debate considers the Best Weird Al Song.

Join host Eric Rezsnyak and GPCD panelists Jim Czadzeck, Jonny Minogue, and Karissa Kloss as they discuss 16 of Weird Al’s most notable tracks.

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Episode Credits

Host: Eric Rezsnyak

Panelists: Jim Czadzeck, Jonny Minogue, Karissa Kloss

Producer: Bob Erlenback

Editor: Bob Erlenback

Theme Music: “Dance to My Tune” by Marc Torch

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