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.

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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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