On part 2 of Dave and Ethan's interview with Eric Appel, the director and co-writer behind the upcoming WEIRD: The Al Yankovic Story on The Roku Channel (Weird Al's biopic starring Daniel Radcliffe), Eric shares how he came up with the idea for the original 2010 Funny or Die Weird: The Al Yankovic Story video, who they originally approached to play Weird Al, and how they ended up casting Aaron Paul and the rest of the cast!

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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

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

Co-produced with Mike Minnick beginning in March 2025

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

Podcast logo designed by Heather Malone

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Dave and Ethan welcome Eric Appel, the director and co-writer behind the upcoming WEIRD: The Al Yankovic Story on The Roku Channel - Weird Al's biopic starring Daniel Radcliffe. In this first section of the interview, Eric discusses his introduction to Weird Al's music as well as how he got his start in comedy and show business. 

Also this episode, Jon "Bermuda" Schwartz joins to discuss his newly-announced book: LIGHTS, CAMERA, ACCORDION! Eye-Popping Photographs of “Weird Al” Yankovic 1981-2006.

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

Co-produced with Mike Minnick beginning in March 2025

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

Podcast logo designed by Heather Malone

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

Dave and Ethan review the June 19, 2022 “Weird Al” Yankovic concert at The Wiltern in Los Angeles, California from The Unfortunate Return Of The Ridiculously Self-Indulgent Ill-Advised Vanity Tour.

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

Co-produced with Mike Minnick beginning in March 2025

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

Podcast logo designed by Heather Malone

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

Headline News Special Report #9: Jon "Bermuda" Schwartz is releasing his second full-length photo book called Lights, Camera, Accordion! Eye-Popping Photographs of “Weird Al” Yankovic 1981-2006. The book will be released November 15, 2022 and is available for pre-order at 1984Publishing.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

Co-produced with Mike Minnick beginning in March 2025

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, Ethan, and special guest Vikki DeVries review the June 18, 2022 “Weird Al” Yankovic concert at The Wiltern in Los Angeles, California from The Unfortunate Return Of The Ridiculously Self-Indulgent Ill-Advised Vanity Tour.

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

Co-produced with Mike Minnick beginning in March 2025

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

Headline News Special Report #8: The release date for “Weird Al” Yankovic’s upcoming full-length biopic WEIRD: The Al Yankovic Story was announced earlier today.

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

Co-produced with Mike Minnick beginning in March 2025

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

Podcast logo designed by Heather Malone

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

Dave and Ethan interview voice actor, rapper and nerdcore musician - mc chris! In addition to his career at Adult Swim and as a nerdcore rapper, mc chris shares how he was influenced by Weird Al and shares the origin of his hit song, Fett's Vette.

Catch mc chris performing on August 13th in Los Angeles with special guest Jonah Ray! For more information visit http://tinyurl.com/mcchrisLA

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

Co-produced with Mike Minnick beginning in March 2025

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 review the June 11, 2022 “Weird Al” Yankovic concert at The Venetian Theatre in Las Vegas, Nevada from The Unfortunate Return Of The Ridiculously Self-Indulgent Ill-Advised Vanity Tour.

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

Co-produced with Mike Minnick beginning in March 2025

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 review the June 10, 2022 “Weird Al” Yankovic concert at The Venetian Theatre in Las Vegas, Nevada from The Unfortunate Return Of The Ridiculously Self-Indulgent Ill-Advised Vanity Tour.

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

Co-produced with Mike Minnick beginning in March 2025

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 conclude their interview with three-time world champion accordion player and Guinness World Record holder – Cory Pesaturo! He discusses how he got the world record and how he's had the opportunity to perform for President Bill Clinton at the White House and over the years. METAL AL also pops in to discuss his brand new concept album Into The Abyss dropping later this month.

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

Co-produced with Mike Minnick beginning in March 2025

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