Weird Al's childhood friend Mike Solton returns in part two of his interview with Dave and Ethan. Mike discusses unreleased songs he worked on with Al, the radio show they regularly contributed to, and the call-in phone joke line they ran while in high school. If you think you know everything there is to know about Weird Al - Mike Solton will continue to prove you wrong with incredible surprises and insights!

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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.

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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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Dave and Ethan kick off their interview with Mike Solton, who first met Weird Al in seventh grade, and have been Close Personal Friends since. In the first part of their multi-episode conversation with Mike, he shares some incredible stories, insights, and revelations about Weird Al's teenage years that you will not want to miss!

Summer Woods also joins Dave and Ethan to talk about her first full-length album, Sunshine, I Swear, and how you can support it.

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

© 2019-2025 | Dave & Ethan's 2000" Weird Al Podcast

Dave and Ethan catch up on the latest Weird Al related news, and Ethan recaps his recent trip to  San Francisco Sketchfest 2025 where he attended, and participated in, the stimulating reunion performance of Tight & Nerdy,  the world's first and only all Weird Al themed burlesque troupe.  Ethan also shares his thoughts on the upcoming documentary, after having seen a private screening of the thrilling Tight & Nerdy 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

© 2019-2025 | Dave & Ethan's 2000" Weird Al Podcast

Dave and Ethan kick off 2025 by speaking to Satan. Well... actor Patrick Thomas O'Brien who portrays Satan in Weird Al's first film, UHF! With over 100 acting credits, Patrick is not only known for his memorable role in UHF, but played Mr. Dewey the math teacher in Saved By The Bell in both the original and reboots of the franchise, as well as many other numerous roles across TV and 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

© 2019-2025 | Dave & Ethan's 2000" Weird Al Podcast

Dave and Ethan share their experience of attending Comic Relief Live 2024, a gala evening of stand-up comedy and music, featuring "Weird Al" Yankovic and more at Jazz At Lincoln Center in New York City on December 9th.

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

© 2019-2025 | Dave & Ethan's 2000" Weird Al Podcast

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

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

© 2019-2025 | 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

COPYRIGHT

© 2019-2025 | Dave & Ethan's 2000" Weird Al Podcast

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

© 2019-2025 | 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

© 2019-2025 | 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

© 2019-2025 | Dave & Ethan's 2000" Weird Al Podcast