In this uproarious episode of The Most Excellent 80s Movies Podcast, hosts Krissy Lenz and Nathan Blackwell team up with special guest Jared Washburn to revisit the 1989 cult classic "UHF," starring the incomparable Weird Al Yankovic. Prepare for a nostalgic journey filled with laughter as they delve into this delightfully bizarre comedy that has b…

Episode 119 Pod Stallions: Joe Flaherty TributeLife is swings and roundabouts, we are lucky to live through times enjoying brilliant art, but as the years creep on, we lose more of the artists. Joe Flaherty gave us more laughs than can be counted, and because he means so much to us we do our best to honour him, his many characters and his dependabi…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Star Trek vs Star Wars. Tolkien vs Herbert. Coke vs Pepsi. And we add one more head-to-head battle into the Thunderdome: Microcops vs Space Police. Yes, we did the work, so you don't have to. Two busted TV pilots, both in the law enforcement genre, only one will suck a little less than the other. Are you on the edge of your seat yet? You won't be! …

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…

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…

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…

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…

Welcome back baseball fans and 80s movie buffs! In this week's episode of The Most Excellent 80s Movies Podcast, hosts Krissy and Nathan discuss the 1989 fantasy film Field of Dreams with fellow podcaster and filmmaker, Tommy Metz III. This nostalgic baseball movie stars Kevin Costner as Iowa farmer Ray Kinsella, who hears a mysterious voice tellin…

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…

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…

Welcome to another tubular episode of The Most Excellent 80s Movies Podcast! Hosts Krissy Lenz and Nathan Blackwell cut footloose with the 1984 musical drama that made everyone want to dance. In this episode, Krissy and Nathan discuss the culture clash between Ren, a city kid played by Kevin Bacon, and the conservative Utah town he moves to that ha…

Hey listeners- it's 2024!What better time than to look backwards at 2023? We took our time this year and decided to really hone our lists of our fave movies, tv shows, toys, DVDs and other sundries that were gifted to us in '23. We cover many ground, with the usual controversies and heavy political commentary. Kidding! It's nothin' but fun. Enjoy (…

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…

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…

It's the podcast where a filmmaker and a comedian slowly trudge through the frozen hedge maze of the 80s movies we think we love or might have missed. Join improv comedian Krissy Lenz (The Neighborhood Comedy Theatre, The Cool Time Dice Hour), and filmmaker Nathan Blackwell (Voyage Trekkers, The Last Movie Ever Made), with guests Sean Oliver and Dr…

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 …

Dave and Ethan review the March 25, 2023 “Weird Al” Yankovic concert at Blaisdell Concert Hall in Honolulu, 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 by Da…

If we Letterboxed our viewing habits in 2023, we're estimating between us we've spent close to one full month (maybe one with 28 days) watching everything from TV series to movies, highbrow to lowbrow and all points in between. We thought it'd be fun to wind 2023 down by recommending titles to the most discerning listeners in podcastville. So it's …

Cue the holiday spirit because Krissy and Nathan are putting on their Santa hats to rewatch the 1988 slapstick comedy Scrooged, starring good ol' Bill Murray as a meanie-bo-beanie executive in need of some Christmas magic. Will the Ghost of Christmas Past take back their nostalgia goggles by the final bell? DING DING! Let's find out! ★ Turns out Bi…

Dave and Ethan conclude their interview with first assistant director of WEIRD: The Al Yankovic Story, Emily Neumann, where she talks about why Lin Manuel Miranda was cast as the doctor, her on-screen cameo in the film, and working on a Marvel movie. ABOUT Since 2019, Dave & Ethan’s 2000″ Weird Al Podcast has covered all facets of the life, career,…

Dave and Ethan are joined by first assistant director of WEIRD: The Al Yankovic Story, Emily Neumann! She explains her role in the making of the film, including the daunting task of scheduling the infamous 18-day shoot in this first part of her interview. ABOUT Since 2019, Dave & Ethan’s 2000″ Weird Al Podcast has covered all facets of the life, ca…

Join improv comedian Krissy Lenz (The Neighborhood Comedy Theatre, The Cool Time Dice Hour), and filmmaker Nathan Blackwell (Voyage Trekkers, The Last Movie Ever Made), and special guest Megan Hughes Rini (The Last Movie Ever Made) take a magical journey back to Welton Academy circa 1959. It's a prep school where free-thinking and self-expression a…

Dave and Ethan conclude their interview with Eric Appel, co-writer and director of WEIRD: The Al Yankovic Story, as he shares more insights about the film including how they almost were unable to use the song "Eat It." Eric also tells Dave and Ethan the official answer for what they make at the factory! ABOUT Since 2019, Dave & Ethan’s 2000″ Weird …

Dave and Ethan are joined by WEIRD: The Al Yankovic Story director & co-writer Eric Appel for part 2 of his interview. The interview explores the origin of Hay Boy, the actors considered to portray Al and why Daniel Radcliffe was ultimately chosen, the evolution and casting of the Grotto scene and much more that you seriously can't afford to not he…

Get ready to saddle up for some wildly excellent 80s action with The Most Excellent 80s Movies podcast's tubular recap of Lethal Weapon! Our radical hosts Krissy, Nathan, and special guest Andy Andy Nelson gnaw their way through this primo slice of buddy-cop nostalgia. It's 1987 and extreme odd couple, detectives Riggs and Murtaugh, are trading qui…

Pod Stallions 115: Doctor Who at 60We're not ones to dwell on the passage of time (and let's face it, no one wants that shock to the system) but it IS hard to believe that it's now been 60 years since two schoolteachers went to that junkyard for the trip of a lifetime, and Doctor Who began. Luckily, according to the Doctor, time is immaterial. But …

Dave and Ethan are joined by Eric Appel - the director and co-writer of WEIRD: The Al Yankovic Story! With the digital film released and gearing up for a physical release - Eric shares incredible insights on the film and his process working on the film. Eric even reveals a scene written for the film that went unused that he hasn't previously reveal…

You gotta check out this rad episode where Krissy and Nathan are reviewing the classic Arnold Schwarzenegger sci-fi action flick – The Running Man. It's totally tubular and will have you stoked! They start with a brief lowdown of the 1987 dystopian film set in a totalitarian future where convicted criminals are forced to compete on a deadly game sh…

Dave and Ethan interview live-streamer, musician, and improv ventriloquist Captain Jen E! Joined by her puppets aka 'people of fabric,' she regularly streams on TikTok and Twitch under the name @CaptainJen_E, where she covers everything from rock to rap and hip hop to Weird Al’s versatile catalogue! ABOUT Since 2019, Dave & Ethan’s 2000″ Weird Al P…

Dave and Ethan interview author and music expert Ray Padgett about Weird Al's inclusion in his books as well as his in-depth interview with Weird Al regarding his most notable cover songs. 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” Ros…

Join hosts Krissy Lenz and Nathan Blackwell and special guest Nate McWhortor (Gank that Drank: A Supernatural Drinking Game Podcast) as they journey down the rabbit hole of 1988's groundbreaking live-action/animated smash hit Who Framed Roger Rabbit. In this fun and insightful episode, we look at: The stunning visual effects that seamlessly blended…

Pod Stallions Episode 114 Trick or Treat Grab Bag.Anyone who knows the Pod Stallions boys knows our love of Halloween borders on the obsessive. In fact, it's so strong that one single topic isn't enough for our final Halloween episode. So this one's a Trick R Treat Grab Bag of sugary, monster-loving goodness. Movies, costumes, candy and heck, even …

Pod Stallions 113: Halloween TV EpisodesPod Stallions returns with an episode about all the times sitcoms got spooky, Mrs. Garrett vs Cannibals, Fonz fights a headless zombie, and Vincent Price is filling the Love Boat with blood!#podcast #podstallions DOWNLOAD THE SHOW HERE Topics Discussed: The Facts of Life, Ian Wolfe, Mr. Spock, The Love Boat, …

Dave and Ethan work together to determine the definitive top five songs on Weird Al's 4th studio album, Polka Party! 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…

Dave, Ethan, and special guest Ludicris Lorri MacMillan review the February 27, 2023 “Weird Al” Yankovic concert at DR Koncerthuset in Copenhagen, Denmark 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 fan…

It's the podcast where a filmmaker and a comedian enthusiastically haunt of the 80s movies we think we love or might have missed. This is Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice, a movie selection from 1988. Join improv comedian Krissy Lenz (The Neighborhood Comedy Theatre, The Cool Time Dice Hour), and filmmaker Nathan Blackwell (Voyage Trekkers, Th…

Dave and Ethan share their experience of attending the Weird Al Q&A with Andy Borowitz at the 2023 New Yorker Festival at Webster Hall in New York City on October 7th. They talk about the event as well as the rest of their weekend together - including a surprising meeting with another one of their favorite celebrities. ABOUT Since 2019, Dave & Etha…

Dave and Ethan conclude their epic 5-part interview with Dan Butts, production designer for WEIRD: The Al Yankovic Story. He talks scene by scene through the end of the film, talks about his cut cameo, and shares amusing Weird Al-related anecdotes. ABOUT Since 2019, Dave & Ethan’s 2000″ Weird Al Podcast has covered all facets of the life, career, a…

It's the podcast where a filmmaker and a comedian slowly trudge through the frozen hedge maze of the 80s movies we think we love or might have missed. This is The Shining, a movie selection from 1980. Join improv comedian Krissy Lenz (The Neighborhood Comedy Theatre, The Cool Time Dice Hour), and filmmaker Nathan Blackwell (Voyage Trekkers, The Las…

Dave and Ethan continue their interview with WEIRD: The Al Yankovic Story Production Designer Dan Butts! Dan talks through the props and locations of the film from the iconic pool party through the epic diner fight. He unearths incredible trivia along the way that you do not want to miss! ABOUT Since 2019, Dave & Ethan’s 2000″ Weird Al Podcast has …

Dave and Ethan review the February 7, 2023 “Weird Al” Yankovic concert at Fisher Theatre in Detroit, Michigan 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 by Dave “E…

It's the podcast where a filmmaker and a comedian are GUESTS on the Bingers Assemble Podcast talking about one of our favorite 80s adventure stories... this is Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade, a movie selection from 1989. Join improv comedian Krissy Lenz (The Neighborhood Comedy Theatre, The Cool Time Dice Hour), and filmmaker Nathan Blackwell (…

Dave and Ethan are joined by production designer Dan Butts for part 3 of his interview. He continues to dive deep and share secrets from the set of WEIRD: The Al Yankovic Story - including a controversy surrounding 'Hay Boy,' why the melting face in the LSD trip almost didn't happen, and uncovers tons of Easter eggs. ABOUT Since 2019, Dave & Ethan’…

Dave, Ethan, and special guest Jeremy Samples review the February 6, 2023 “Weird Al” Yankovic concert at Temple Theatre in Saginaw, Michigan 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 …

It's the podcast where a filmmaker, a comedian, and their podcasting comedian guests chase their way through the 80s movies we think we love or might have missed... this is Raising Arizona, a movie selection from 1987. Join improv comedian Krissy Lenz (The Neighborhood Comedy Theatre, The Cool Time Dice Hour), filmmaker Nathan Blackwell (Voyage Tre…

Dave, Ethan, and special guests Alison Parsons, Jeremy Samples, Blair Freeman, Jason McDonald, Dustin Jablonski, Patrick Gaffney, and Wendi Lippert review the February 4, 2023 “Weird Al” Yankovic concert at Sangamon Auditorium in Springfield, Illinois from The Unfortunate Return Of The Ridiculously Self-Indulgent Ill-Advised Vanity Tour. ABOUT Sinc…