Podcast
Weird Al-gorithm
Each week Matt Kelly (Geekscape) and Matthew Milligan (Wheatus) work their way through Weird Al's entire discography one track at a time. Logo from Little Yanks who can be found on IG under @littleyanks
If you want to let us know your thoughts, stories, insights or anything else send us an email at weirdalgorithmpodcast@gmail.com.
Check us out on:
Instagram - @weirdalgorithmpodcast
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/1338865813603270
Or visit our brand new website where you can see our rankings!!
https://www.weirdalgorithmpodcast.com
- Episodes
- 250
- Releases
- Weekly
- Typical length
- 49 min
- On air since
- 2022
- Latest episode
- 4 days ago
Episodes
250 episodes, newest first
-
24 min
Scooby-Doo And Guess Who "Attack of the Weird Al-osaurus"
Episode 239
Show notes
Happy Halloween from Weird Al-Gorithm! To celebrate we're watching Al's appearance on Scooby-Doo And Guess Who "Attack of the Weird Al-osaurus"
Join Our Patreon!
Buy some Merch
Follow our Instagram
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://megaphone.fm/adchoices
-
54 min
Al's Media Appearances in 2019
Episode 238
Show notes
This week on the podcast Matt and Matthew go through the many TV and Movie cameos that Al made in 2019! Topics include Adam Ruins Everything, Kevin Hart’s Guide to Black History, Crazy Ex-Girlfriend, Happy!, The Adventures of Rocky & Bullwinkle, Mighty Monsterwheelies, Archibald’s Next Big Thing, Bojack Horseman
Join Our Patreon!
Buy some Merch
Follow our Instagram
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://megaphone.fm/adchoices
-
1 hr 46 min
Style Parody vs Al Originals
Episode 237
Show notes
This week we are joined Nevermind the Music host Mark Popeney to discuss the difference between a Weird Al Original and a Style Parody.
Join Our Patreon!
Buy some Merch
Follow our Instagram
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://megaphone.fm/adchoices
-
49 min
Al's TV Appearances in 2018
Episode 236
Show notes
This week on the podcast Matt and Matthew go through the many TV and Movie cameos that Al made in 2018!
Join Our Patreon!
Buy some Merch
Follow our Instagram
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://megaphone.fm/adchoices
-
43 min
Al's Collaborations With The Gregory Brothers
Episode 235
Show notes
This week we look back at the 3 songs Al has done with The Gregory Brothers all involving presidential debates with a specific candidate!
Join Our Patreon!
Buy some Merch
Follow our Instagram
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://megaphone.fm/adchoices
-
52 min
Al's TV and Movie Appearances in 2017
Episode 234
Show notes
We continue our coverage of Al's TV and Movie appearances throughout the years today focusing on 2017!
Join Our Patreon!
Buy some Merch
Follow our Instagram
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://megaphone.fm/adchoices
-
1 hr 5 min
Phillip's First Al Concert in 40 years (f/Phillip Reese)
Episode 233
Show notes
This week we are joiend by Phillip Reese of Your Next Favorite Band podcast is here to tell us about seeing Al live for the first time since 1986!
Join Our Patreon!
Buy some Merch
Follow our Instagram
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://megaphone.fm/adchoices
-
56 min
Weird Al Yankovic's Bad Hair Day Track Ranking (Live at SDCC 2026)
Episode 232
Show notes
During San Diego Comic Con 2026 the podcast Weird Al-Gorithm hosted a panel where they were joined by Weird Al fans to rank the tracks from his 1996 album Bad Hair Day from worst to first.
The Matts were joined by Dave & Ethan's 2000" Weird Al Podcast as well as Kelly Phillips, Jeff "UHJeff" Nucera and Justin Remer. Will the singles Amish Paradise and Gump top the list? Will Deep Cut Fan Favorites Night Santa Went Crazy and Everything You Know is Wrong take the crown? Will Cavity Search or Syndicate INC be at the bottom of the list? You'll have to watch to find out!!!
Join Our Patreon!
Buy some Merch
Check our Website for Our Rankings
Follow our Instagram
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://megaphone.fm/adchoices
-
32 min
The Hamilton Polka
Episode 231
Show notes
This week we are back with another polka discussing The Hamilton Polka! This is a unique case for Al where the entire polka is comprised of songs from a singular musical!
Join Our Patreon!
Buy some Merch
Check our Website for Our Rankings
Follow our Instagram
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://megaphone.fm/adchoices
-
43 min
Weird Al's TV Appearances from 2016
Episode 230
Show notes
This week on the podcast the Matts go back to 2016 to discuss all of Al's TV, Music and General Media appearances!
Join Our Patreon!
Buy some Merch
Check our Website for Our Rankings
Follow our Instagram
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://megaphone.fm/adchoices
-
28 min
North Korea Polka
Episode 229
Show notes
This week the Matts discuss Al's memorable performance of "The North Korea Polka" on Last Week Tonight with John Oliver.
Join Our Patreon!
Buy some Merch
Check our Website for Our Rankings
Follow our Instagram
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://megaphone.fm/adchoices
-
39 min
Milo Murphy's Law (f/Justin Remer)
Episode 228
Show notes
This week we are joined by author Justin Remer (author of the upcoming 33 1/3 book on Weird Al Yankovic In 3-D) to discuss the series Milo Murphy's Law
Join Our Patreon!
Buy some Merch
Check our Website for Our Rankings
Follow our Instagram
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://megaphone.fm/adchoices
-
30 min
Beat on the Brat
Episode 227
Show notes
We've been saying Al is punk rawk for years; this week we prove that point even further by discussing Al's (Fairly) faithful cover the Ramones song "Beat on the Brat"
Join Our Patreon!
Buy some Merch
Check our Website for Our Rankings
Follow our Instagram
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://megaphone.fm/adchoices
-
40 min
Comedy Bang Bang Season 5 Episodes 16-20
Episode 226
Show notes
Throughout the month of July we are covering the 20 episodes of Comedy Bang Bang Season 5 where Al served as the band leader! We end our goal this week with Episodes 16-20
Join Our Patreon!
Buy some Merch
Check our Website for Our Rankings
Follow our Instagram
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://megaphone.fm/adchoices
-
41 min
Comedy Bang Bang Season 5 Episodes 11-15
Episode 225
Show notes
Throughout the month of July we are covering the 20 episodes of Comedy Bang Bang Season 5 where Al served as the band leader! We start this week with Episodes 11-15
Join Our Patreon!
Buy some Merch
Check our Website for Our Rankings
Follow our Instagram
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://megaphone.fm/adchoices
-
1 hr 5 min
Comedy Bang Bang Season 5 Episodes 6-10
Episode 224
Show notes
Throughout the month of July we are covering the 20 episodes of Comedy Bang Bang Season 5 where Al served as the band leader! We start this week with Episodes 6-10
Join Our Patreon!
Buy some Merch
Check our Website for Our Rankings
Follow our Instagram
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://megaphone.fm/adchoices
-
53 min
Comedy Bang Bang Season 5 Episodes 1-5
Episode 223
Show notes
Throughout the month of July we are covering the 20 episodes of Comedy Bang Bang Season 5 where Al served as the band leader! We start this week with Episodes 1-5
Join Our Patreon!
Buy some Merch
Check our Website for Our Rankings
Follow our Instagram
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://megaphone.fm/adchoices
-
1 hr 14 min
Mandatory MALBAG
Episode 222
Show notes
We've officially completed the Weird Al Discography so let's do another MALBAG!
Join Our Patreon!
Buy some Merch
Check our Website for Our Rankings
Follow our Instagram
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://megaphone.fm/adchoices
-
1 hr 6 min
Weird Al's Cameos in 2015
Episode 221
Show notes
This week the Matts deep dive into all the movie and tv show appearances Al made in the year 2015.
Join Our Patreon!
Buy some Merch
Check our Website for Our Rankings
Follow our Instagram
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://megaphone.fm/adchoices
-
49 min
Celebrating Six Years Since Matt's Weird Al Bass Cover Livestream
Episode 220
Show notes
Six Years Ago Matthew Milligan performed Weird Al's entire discography on a Twitch livestream; today we relive that moment in time!
Join Our Patreon!
Buy some Merch
Check our Website for Our Rankings
Follow our Instagram
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://megaphone.fm/adchoices
Music Commentary lists
More Music Commentary shows picked out from the charts
More in Music Commentary
Placed highest on Apple Podcasts' Music Commentary chart right now
