Best Uhf Film Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 236" - Contest Winner Nancy Thompson 1:09:27

3h ago1:09:27

1:09:27

Dave and Ethan interview best-selling author Nancy Thompson about her date with Weird Al nearly 40 years ago. Nancy details winning the date via a radio contest, the date itself, where Weird Al took her, and answers the question we all want to know - did she get a kiss from Mr. Yankovic? ABOUT Since 2019, Dave & Ethan’s 2000″ Weird Al Podcast has c…

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#277: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1990) 1:08:54

3d ago1:08:54

1:08:54

Things are about to get radical, bro, 'cause we're in the 90s! To kick off our journey through a strange time in cinema, we're reviewing a classic movie that many kids of the 90s love. It's the live-action 'Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles' movie! Get comfy in your favourite sewer sofa, grab a slice of pizza, and settle in for one cowabunga of a review…

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Episode 235" - Allie Goertz 1:24:27

8d ago1:24:27

1:24:27

Dave and Ethan welcome Allie Goertz to the podcast! Not only does Allie list Weird Al as a main influence for her music, she is a featured background actor in WEIRD: The Al Yankovic Story, a former editor at MAD Magazine, the subject of a Nerf Herder song, and a nerdy musician who pays homage to Milhouse, D&D, Pee-wee Herman, Freaks and Geeks and a…

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Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance (2011) [Patreon Bonus Episode] 59:39

10d ago59:39

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No new episode this week, we'll be back next week to start our review of '90s movies, but we're not letting you go without content to listen to! Straight from the Patreon vaults, here's a bonus episode... FOR FREE! To help celebrate our Cage-O-Rama series, the third season of which is currently happening on Patreon, here's our review of Nicolas Cag…

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#276: UHF (1989) (with Ben Volchok) 1:37:18

17d ago1:37:18

1:37:18

For our final episode in the 80s, we're reviewing a cult classic comedy by "Weird Al" Yankovic called 'UHF'! It's about running a low-budget TV station, which gives Weird Al an excuse to make a bunch of parodies of popular movies, poke fun at television ads from the 80s, and get all his comedian friends to come in and make a couple of jokes! Joinin…

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Episode 234" - Weird Al Pinball Designers Stephen Silver & Michael Ocean (Part 2) 1:07:42

21d ago1:07:42

1:07:42

Dave and Ethan conclude their interview with Weird Al pinball Creative Directors Stephen Silver and Michael Ocean. They share more on the process of creating Multimorphic's Weird Al’s Museum of Natural Hilarity pinball game, address a loophole they closed in one of the exhibit halls, and share even more hidden Easter eggs! ABOUT Since 2019, Dave & …

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#275: The Land Before Time (1988) 1:20:53

24d ago1:20:53

1:20:53

We're two big dino fanboys, so we jumped (or should I say stomped?) at reviewing 'The Land Before Time' for this week's journey to 1988! It's the classic animated dinosaur movie, created by Don Bluth, Steven Spielberg, Kathleen Kennedy, and George Lucas. But here's the thing... We aren't kids anymore, so will we still enjoy this film? We gave it a …

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Episode 233" - Weird Al Pinball Designers Stephen Silver & Michael Ocean (Part 1) 1:00:27

28d ago1:00:27

1:00:27

Dave and Ethan welcome the Co-Creative Directors & Game Designers of the official Weird Al pinball machine - Stephen Silver and Michael Ocean! In this first part of their interview, Stephen and Michael discuss the origins of Weird Al’s Museum of Natural Hilarity, the approval process with Weird Al, and more about Multimorphic's P3 Pinball Platform.…

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#274: Miami Connection (1987) 1:29:26

1M ago1:29:26

1:29:26

We've already done a full year reviewing films from 1987 so we're not reviewing a real movie this week. Instead, we're reviewing a cult classic martial arts movie that is terrible! It's called 'Miami Connection' and it was made by a guy called Y.K. Kim. He made a movie all about a rock band full of orphans who know taekwondo. They are at war with a…

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Episode 232" - BIG Slick '24 1:03:27

1M ago1:03:27

1:03:27

Dave and Ethan recap Ethan's trip to BIG Slick '24 - the charity event that Weird Al donated his time to in Kansas City, Missouri - that featured a celebrity softball game, a star-studded show and celebration, and tons of celebrities - including Paul Rudd, Travis Kelce, Sheryl Crow, and dozens more! ABOUT Since 2019, Dave & Ethan’s 2000″ Weird Al P…

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#273: Little Shop of Horrors (1986) (with hauntedbyhan) 2:29:37

1M ago2:29:37

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Join us in Skid Row for this week's episode as we get a bunch of musical numbers in our head while reviewing 1986's 'Little Shop of Horrors'! It's Frank Oz's adaptation of the musical stage show adaptation of Roger Corman's B-movie from the 60s, and we've got a lot to say about it! Horror streamer Han joins us to chat all about Rick Moranis, his bl…

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#272: Return to Oz (1985) 1:47:22

2M ago1:47:22

1:47:22

We're putting our ruby slippers back on and heading back to the yellow brick road this week as we review Disney's 1985 movie, 'Return to Oz'. Billed as a semi-sequel to the classic musical, this film takes a much darker approach to the world of L. Frank Baum's book series. We see Dorothy, now an inmate awaiting electrotherapy, travel back to a much…

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Episode 231" - WEIRD Prop Master JM Kehoe III (Part 2) 1:06:27

2M ago1:06:27

1:06:27

Dave and Ethan conclude their interview with JM Kehoe III, the Prop Master for WEIRD: The Al Yankovic Story! JM shares secrets of creating and acquiring the props for the film, how he nearly died making one of the props, and a touching tribute to his friend who worked on the film but tragically passed after filming. ABOUT Since 2019, Dave & Ethan’s…

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#271: Caravan of Courage: An Ewok Adventure (1984) 1:26:04

2M ago1:26:04

1:26:04

"We will never review a Star Wars movie." This is a statement that we have been saying over and over again during this year's choices. But when we saw that Caravan of Courage: An Ewok Adventure was an option for 1984, the allure of those cuddly creatures was too hard to resist... And so, here we are, reviewing a Star Wars TV movie for kids. Join ou…

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Episode 230" - WEIRD Prop Master JM Kehoe III (Part 1) 1:04:27

2M ago1:04:27

1:04:27

Dave and Ethan interview the Prop Master for WEIRD: The Al Yankovic Story, JM Kehoe III! JM chronicles his early career which included working on Indiana Jones and with Martin Scorsese - and shares incredible stories behind some of the iconic props from Weird Al's Emmy Award-winning film in part one of this interview. ABOUT Since 2019, Dave & Ethan…

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#270: Videodrome / The Dead Zone (1983) 1:44:00

2M ago1:44:00

1:44:00

Double the horror, double the mystery, double the Cronenberg. This week, we've got a double feature for you! Two movies by the father of body horror, David Cronenberg. We have a Stephen King adaptation in the form of 'The Dead Zone', which is a fairly toned-down psychological drama about Christopher Walken and his mind-powers. Then we go all out wi…

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Episode 229" - WEIRD screening in Columbus 1:09:27

2M ago1:09:27

1:09:27

Dave and Ethan celebrate 5 years of the podcast and share the exciting news and happenings from attending a screening of WEIRD: The Al Yankovic Story, and accompanying Q&A with director Eric Appel and drag legend Nina West, at the Gateway Film Center in Columbus, OH. ABOUT Since 2019, Dave & Ethan’s 2000″ Weird Al Podcast has covered all facets of …

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#269: Blade Runner (1982) (with Sandy Whittem) 1:21:20

2M ago1:21:20

1:21:20

What does it mean to be a human? How can we tell who are synthetic replicants and who are not? How much money did Coca-Cola pay to be plastered all over this movie? These are questions that we'll be tackling this week as we head to 1982 and review Ridley Scott's Blade Runner! Based off the novel by Philip K. Dick, it's about Harrison Ford trying to…

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Episode 228" - Kenneth Guinup and Jon "Bermuda" Schwartz 1:12:52

2M ago1:12:52

1:12:52

Dave and Ethan welcome Kenneth Guinup and Jon "Bermuda" Schwartz from the recent episode of Collector's Call on MeTV about Kenneth's bodacious Weird Al collection. They share stories from that day, and let us in on some fun behind the scenes conversations and interactions. Plus, months after filming, does Kenneth regret his trade decision? ABOUT Si…

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#268: Tarzan, the Ape Man (1981) 1:20:12

2M ago1:20:12

1:20:12

Well, we're reviewing another Tarzan movie. What could go wrong? ...a lot apparently, this is one of the worst movies we have ever reviewed. 1981's 'Tarzan, the Ape Man' is an awful adaptation of the Tarzan story, featuring some of the most uncomfortable scenes we've ever had to watch the podcast, as well as some of the worst behind-the-scenes stor…

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#267: Flash Gordon (1980) (with Rhys Parton) 1:37:25

3M ago1:37:25

1:37:25

Welcome to the 1980s. It's a decade of cheap, cheesy movies. A decade when cinema became more commercial than ever before. To kick off our journey through this deliciously trashy era of film, we're diving into the world of Flash Gordon. After we covered the old-timey serial last year, how could we not check out this remake? Podcaster Rhys Parton jo…

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Star Slammer (1986) [Patreon Bonus Episode] 46:33

3M ago46:33

46:33

No new episode this week so we're dropping an episode from the Patreon vaults! Star Slammer (aka Prison Ship) is a very sus sci-fi movie about a women's space prison. It's sometimes funny, sometimes annoying, sometimes self-aware, sometimes awful, but constantly aroused. This movie is so aroused there's a planet called Arous in it. Join our Patreon…

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Episode 227" - Lisa Whelchel and Mike Schmiedeler 1:06:27

3M ago1:06:27

1:06:27

Dave and Ethan welcome the host of Collector's Call on MeTV, Lisa Whelchel (The Facts of Life, Survivor: Philippines), and Mike Schmiedeler, the show's co-creater and Executive Producer! Lisa and Mike talk about the upcoming April 21st episode of Collector's Call that features the Weird Al collection of super fan Kenneth Guinup, and Weird Al expert…

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#266: The Black Hole (1979) (with Rob Lloyd) 1:29:11

3M ago1:29:11

1:29:11

[COME SEE 'Shakespeare Ghostbusters' IN MELBOURNE! https://www.comedyfestival.com.au/2024/shows/shakespeare-ghostbusters] It's our last week reviewing movies from the 70s and we're going out with a bang! On this episode, we're talking about 'The Black Hole. It's a sci-fi movie that came out right in the middle of Disney's dark age, an era where the…

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Episode 226" - Ethan’s Archives: Jon "Bermuda" Schwartz 1:14:38

3M ago1:14:38

1:14:38

Dave and Ethan unearth Ethan's interview with Jon "Bermuda" Schwartz from nearly 13 years ago - where Bermuda shares fun facts and stories from his then 31 years as Weird Al's drummer! 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 a…

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#265: Attack of the Killer Tomatoes (1978) 1:43:35

3M ago1:43:35

1:43:35

Finally, a movie that asks the big questions: What would happen if all the tomatoes rose up and started attacking American cities? Turns out it would be really funny! This week, we're reviewing 1978's Attack of the Killer Tomatoes, and to say it surpassed expectations is an understatement. Join our Patreon for TWO bonus episodes each month! https:/…

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Episode 225" - Director Janet Greek 1:03:33

3M ago1:03:33

1:03:33

Dave and Ethan interview Janet Greek, the director behind "Ricky," Weird Al's first-ever music video! Janet speaks about her time on set with Weird Al, as well as her time working on Babylon 5, Max Headroom, and the other aspects of her extensive career. ABOUT Since 2019, Dave & Ethan’s 2000″ Weird Al Podcast has covered all facets of the life, car…

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#264: Damnation Alley (1977) 1:38:30

4M ago1:38:30

1:38:30

Hey, remember Star Wars? The first one that came out in 1977 and surprised everyone, becoming a massive hit and changing Hollywood forever? Well, we're not reviewing Star Wars. No, we're reviewing the movie that 20th Century Fox was banking on being the hit of the year instead of Star Wars. It's called Damnation Alley! Very loosely based on a novel…

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Episode 224" - Robert Smigel, Triumph the Insult Comic Dog 1:02:07

4M ago1:02:07

1:02:07

Dave and Ethan welcome comedy legend Robert Smigel to the podcast to discuss his brand new special, "Let's Make a Poop," featuring Weird Al, now on YouTube. In addition to decades portraying Triumph the Insult Comic Dog, his work on Saturday Night Live and the TV Funhouse cartoons, he recently wrote and directed the Adam Sandler film, Leo, on Netfl…

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#263: The Twelve Tasks of Asterix (1976) 1:17:10

4M ago1:17:10

1:17:10

We are revisiting our comic-reading youth this week as we check out 1976's 'The Twelve Tasks of Asterix'. Based on the classic French comic books, we head off on an adventure with our two favourite Gauls, Asterix and Obelix, to thwart Julius Caesar and the rest of those pesky Romans by performing a bunch of impossible tasks. Expect large servings o…

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#262: Dolemite (1975) 1:19:49

4M ago1:19:49

1:19:49

It's 1975 and we're reviewing one of the biggest surprise hits of that year... Rudy Ray Moore's Dolemite! He's a stand-up comedian who co-wrote, produced, and semi-directed his own blaxploitation crime movie. It's filled with flat line deliveries, cameos from multiple boom mics, a plot that is pretty hard to follow, and heaps more karate than eithe…

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Episode 223" - WEIRD Costume Designer Wendy Benbrook 1:24:30

4M ago1:24:30

1:24:30

Dave and Ethan are joined by Wendy Benbrook - Costume Designer for WEIRD: The Al Yankovic Story and long-time costume designer for the iconic rock band KISS. In addition to her work with Weird Al, Gene Simmons, Paul Stanley and on MADtv, Wendy is currently touring with the legendary Rod Stewart! ABOUT Since 2019, Dave & Ethan’s 2000″ Weird Al Podca…

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#261: Young Frankenstein / Blazing Saddles (1974) (with Jacob Sacher) 1:32:17

4M ago1:32:17

1:32:17

For the first bonus battle of the year, we've picked two comedies that have a lot in common. The most obvious similarity is that they are both directed and co-written by Mel Brooks. They also both star Gene Wilder, and they are both parodies of genres that we have done bonus battle specials on last year. What a time to be alive! We're joined by com…

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Episode 222" - WEIRD Makeup Department Head Kat Bardot 1:02:59

4M ago1:02:59

1:02:59

Dave and Ethan are joined by Makeup Department Head from WEIRD: The Al Yankovic Story, Kat Bardot! Kat talks about working with Daniel Radcliffe, the toughest effect in the film, and her amazing career working on such projects as Better Call Saul, Drunk History, and Reno 911! ABOUT Since 2019, Dave & Ethan’s 2000″ Weird Al Podcast has covered all f…

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#260: Soylent Green (1973) (with Zac Rose) 1:25:50

5M ago1:25:50

1:25:50

After last week's disappointing foray into eco-themed cinema, we made sure to pick a good film from this genre this week and try and figure out the dystopian mystery of 1973's 'Soylent Green'. Well, we already knew the twist, but there was still plenty of cool stuff to discover in this overpopulated hellscape of New York City in 2022. We're joined …

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#259: Frogs (1972) 1:16:29

5M ago1:16:29

1:16:29

You'd better not be squeamish because this week we're reviewing 1972's 'Frogs', a cult classic horror film that is very boring and very bad. Sam Elliott is in it and he plays a photographer who wants to protect the environment, except for when he doesn't. When he discovers that the wildlife near a rich family's island mansion is killing people, he …

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Episode 221" - Musicians Julian Velard, Andrew Berg & Mike Huff 1:00:41

5M ago1:00:41

1:00:41

Dave and Ethan are joined by musician Julian Velard to speak about his newest album, In the Middle of Something, that features Weird Al on one of the tracks. Plus musicians Andrew Berg (The What Nows?!) and Mike Huff (BEES!) join from their upcoming Weird Al ska/punk tribute album, Rudy Reboots WEIRD: A ska/punk tribute to Al Yankovic. Tune in to h…

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#258: Red Sun (1971) 1:06:28

5M ago1:06:28

1:06:28

We're in 1971 and we're watching a western! But it's not just any western... It's a cowboy n' samurai team-up western called Red Sun! We've got Charles Bronson as a cowboy looking for money (and revenge). He has to join forces with Toshirō Mifune as a samurai who is looking for honour (and revenge). Ursula Andress is also there and she's looking fo…

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Trailer (2024) 0:58

5M ago0:58

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Join our Patreon for TWO bonus episodes each month! https://www.patreon.com/oldiebutagoodiepod Follow the show! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/oldiebutagoodiepod/ Facebook: https://fb.me/oldiebutagoodiepod Podcast Platforms: https://linktr.ee/oldiebutagoodiepod Got feedback? Send us an email at oldiebutagoodiepod@gmail.com Follow the hosts! S…

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Episode 220" - TheRealSullyG 1:04:08

5M ago1:04:08

1:04:08

Dave and Ethan interview "The King of Otamatone Covers" - TheRealSullyG! Sully is a Youtuber, musician, content creator and Weird Al fan with literally over a billion online views. Are all of these words foreign to you? Just tune in, we will explain everything! ABOUT Since 2019, Dave & Ethan’s 2000″ Weird Al Podcast has covered all facets of the li…

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#257: Hercules in New York (1970) 1:34:05

5M ago1:34:05

1:34:05

What do you get when you take a 22-year-old Arnold Schwarzenegger, give him a role in a movie playing Hercules, change his name to Arnold Strong, and then dub him over with a random American guy? Why, you get the 1970 movie 'Hercules in New York', of course! We're back for another year of podcasts and we're kicking it off with a pretty awful fantas…

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Episode 219" - Weird Al at SF Sketchfest 2024 1:16:55

5M ago1:16:55

1:16:55

Ethan tells Dave about everything Weird Al-related from the first weekend of San Francisco Sketchfest 2024! Hear all about Weird Al's three different appearances at the fest, and all of the amazing people Ethan met with unique Weird Al connections all weekend long! ABOUT Since 2019, Dave & Ethan’s 2000″ Weird Al Podcast has covered all facets of th…

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Evil Dead Rise (2023) [Patreon Bonus Episode] 47:49

6M ago47:49

47:49

It's a review of the latest Evil Dead movie... Evil Dead Rise! Join us as we discuss the new direction this groovy horror series is taking, we go in-depth on all the disgusting and gruesome moments, and chat a bit about what the deadites actually are (and what this film means for the expanded deadite lore). Join our Patreon for TWO bonus episodes e…

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Ridiculously Self-Indulgent Bonus Episode 51 cm – Weird Al Kahului, HI Review 2:38:23

6M ago2:38:23

2:38:23

Dave and Ethan review the March 26, 2023 “Weird Al” Yankovic concert at Maui Arts & Cultural Center in Kahului, Hawaii 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 b…

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Evil Dead (2013) [Patreon Bonus Episode] 36:35

6M ago36:35

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We're heading back to the blood-filled cabin in the woods to check out the 2013 Evil Dead film. It ditches the comedy, ups the gore, and splits most viewers down the middle. What side of the opinion-fence did we fall on? Listen to find out! Join our Patreon for TWO bonus episodes each month! https://www.patreon.com/oldiebutagoodiepod Follow the sho…

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Episode 218" - Former Roku Channel Exec Colin Davis (Part 2) 41:06

6M ago41:06

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Dave and Ethan conclude their interview with The Roku Channel exec who green-lit WEIRD: The Al Yankovic Story - Colin Davis! Colin shares why WEIRD: The Al Yankovic Story wasn't released in theaters, why certain parts were cut from the film, and the TRUTH about Daniel Radcliffe's behavior on set. ABOUT Since 2019, Dave & Ethan’s 2000″ Weird Al Podc…

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Army of Darkness (1992) [Patreon Bonus Episode] 46:44

6M ago46:44

46:44

It's the end of Sam Raimi's classic trilogy: Army of Darkness. Ash Williams is stuck in the medieval times and has to fight deadites, skeletons... and himself! Join our Patreon for TWO bonus episodes each month! https://www.patreon.com/oldiebutagoodiepod Follow the show! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/oldiebutagoodiepod/ Facebook: https://fb.…

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Episode 217" - Former Roku Channel Exec Colin Davis (Part 1) 49:14

6M ago49:14

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Dave and Ethan welcome the podcast the Former Head of Scripted Originals at The Roku Channel, Colin Davis. Colin was the executive at Roku who essentially green-lit WEIRD: The Al Yankovic Story, and he share's his unique point of view regarding the pitch, production and release of the film. ABOUT Since 2019, Dave & Ethan’s 2000″ Weird Al Podcast ha…

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Evil Dead II (1987) [Patreon Bonus Episode] 43:47

6M ago43:47

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It's time to talk Evil Dead II! Ash is back and he's gone full action hero. There's gore. There's a chainsaw. There's a possessed hand. What else could you possibly want? Join our Patreon for TWO bonus episodes each month! https://www.patreon.com/oldiebutagoodiepod Follow the show! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/oldiebutagoodiepod/ Facebook: …

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Headline News Special Report #13 - WEIRD: The Al Yankovic Story Wins Two Emmy Awards 4:13

6M ago4:13

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Headline News Special Report #13: "Weird Al" Yankovic's full-length biopic, WEIRD: The Al Yankovic Story, took home two Emmy Awards, for 'Outstanding Television Movie' and 'Outstanding Music Composition For A Limited Or Anthology Series, Movie Or Special' at The 75th Primetime Creative Arts Emmy Awards. ABOUT Since 2019, Dave & Ethan’s 2000″ Weird …

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