Rubén Valtierra joins Dave and Ethan for the second half of his interview on the heels of the new Weird Al tour. While discussing playing keyboard with Weird Al,  Rubén takes the listening audience through a typical day on tour, tells ghost stories, and even names his favorite and least favorite songs to perform.

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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Dave and Ethan are once again joined by Rubén Valtierra - Weird Al's hilarious longtime keyboard player! Rubén discusses what to expect from the new Weird Al tour as well as how he prepares for the tour. Rubén also talks about how he's been keeping busy between tours, who he thinks should play him in the new Weird Al biopic, and what Emo Philips is really like off-stage.

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 welcome Parry Gripp & Steve Sherlock, the founding members of the geeky pop-punk band Nerf Herder! Not only are they huge Weird Al fans, their brand new single, "Born Weird," features Weird Al with an incredible accordion solo. Whether you know them for the Buffy the Vampire Slayer theme or you know Parry from his viral hits like "Raining Tacos" or his Emmy-award winning work on children's TV, you do not want to miss this hilarious interview.

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 finish their interview with celebrity hair and makeup designer Roseanne McIlvane. Roseanne oversaw Weird Al’s makeup and hair design for well over a decade, including The Weird Al Show and Spy Hard, as well iconic music videos such as Gump and more!

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 celebrity hair and makeup designer Roseanne McIlvane. For well over a decade, Roseanne oversaw Weird Al’s makeup and hair design starting on the film UHF and up through the Poodle Hat album, which included creating the iconic "Coolio" look for the cover of Bad Hair Day.

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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 finish their interview with Craig Armstrong - the Emmy-winning TV producer behind seven Weird Al music videos and producer of Survivor, Supernanny, and Mr. Show with Bob and David. Craig goes behind the scenes and even talks about meeting George Lucas after filming The Saga Begins.

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 interview Craig Armstrong - the Emmy-winning TV producer who has worked on Survivor, Extreme Makeover: Home Edition, Supernanny, Jamie Oliver’s Food Revolution, and Mr. Show with Bob and David - about producing seven Weird Al music videos as well as The Weird Al Show, his $100 bet with Weird Al, and his cameo in Amish Paradise.

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

After gushing all about the news regarding Weird Al's sophomore film and the magical casting of Daniel Radcliffe for the role of Weird Al - Dave and Ethan conclude their interview with prolific Weird Al art director Doug Haverty. Doug discusses working on additional non-album projects for Al, and shares a universally hilarious story about working with the Godfather of Soul - Mr. James Brown!

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 #6:  Daniel Radcliffe will star as "Weird Al" Yankovic in a brand new biopic.  The film, Weird: The Al Yankovic Story, is being produced by Funny Or Die and Tango, was written by Weird Al and Eric Appel, and will be available exclusively on the Roku Channel.

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

Part two of Dave and Ethan's interview with Doug Haverty, the art director at Scotti Bros. Records for many of Weird Al's albums, music videos, and much of his promotional artwork. You'll have a whale of a time as Doug reveals secrets about the albums Bad Hair Day and Running With Scissors among other topics!

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