Dave and Ethan air the finale of their interview with legendary guitarist and record producer Richard Bennett, who performed with Neil Diamond for 17 years, has toured with Mark Knopfler since 1994 & recorded with Weird Al on his early recordings! (Plus - he is the brother of Jon "Bermuda" Schwartz!)

In his career spanning over 50 years, Richard has worked with everyone from Billy Joel to Barbra Streisand, Ringo Starr to Emmylou Harris, Vince Gill and many more!

Fans of Weird Al will recognize him as “Bopcat Bennett” on the Placebo EP version of "Happy Birthday," early demos, as well as first-album classics such as "I'll Be Mellow When I'm Dead."

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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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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

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