Podcasts about Demento

It's about Looking In The Mirror

Show 209: William Shatner's metal band. Bars of soap. Back to school provisions. Squirrels hate the Irish. The Girl Scout documentary. Pizza and chicken wings in church. And Breaking Bad's unknown theme song. And Sugarcoat is back!THEN: 13 Year Old World. Animals doing comedy. A summer camp for brooding future rock stars. A Fear Clinic. And critics of office art. Plus a little more. Drop us an email. We'd looove to hear from you!

A parody of "Tricky Dicky" by Country Joe McDonald. New lyrics by Dave Guhlow.

Do you hate working for a living as much as we do?

Show 208: Cutting edge toilets. Bidets. Squatty Potties. Jim's dad's guns. Talking bears into suicide. Bees vs. Ants. Walt's grade school Star Trek/Nazi salute. And Tim may have seen a different Odyssey movie than everyone else.THEN: Bottom-of-the-Purse candy. Place not to go this weekend. A sub-par doctor. Farting in a revolving door. And a few more things.Drop us an email. We'd looove to hear from you!

It has been ten whole months since Sulu parodied this song (and fifteen years since we did), so it was time. What we learned about "Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious": o The writers of a 1949 song called "Supercalafajalistickespeealadojus" sued Disney...and LOST. The court found that variants of the word had been around for decades. So, as it turns out, neither they nor the Sherman Brothers (who wrote the Mary Poppins song and a ton of other classic Disney tunes) originated the term. o The Julie Andrews and Dick Van Dyke recording was released as a single that made it to the Billboard Hot 100, peaking at #66 the week ending May 15, 1965. The #1 song that week was... Herman's Hermits' "Mrs. Brown, You've Got a Lovely Daughter" ...which together scans perfectly to "Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious." The Charmin Brothers: M. Spaff Sumsion: Lyrics Robert Lund: Vocals, instruments, and production

Old Man Joe Is Learning French Dedicated to all those learning a new language. Parody of "Old MacDonald" Keyboard, Lyrics and Singing by Joe J Thomas More at: JoesDump.com Copyright 2026, Joe J Thomas, Joe's Dump, JoesDump.com All Rights Reserved. Not A Quinn-Martin Production.

Show 207: Jim and Tim go by Jimothy. A shout out to Walt's old neighbors who listen to the pod. Jim shows off both his severed toenails. Tim's head wound. Tim picks up chicks with Eddie Arnold records. The guys try not to spoil Project Hail Mary. And what's up with Jim's across the street neighbor.THEN: Franklin Mint's Phallic Symbol collection. A show for bros. Ice cream for bachelors. A boy in a plastic bag. Plus, a few more things.Drop us an email. We'd looove to hear from you!

Had an idea for a fairy simple premise: what is considered cool? And also, what is considered NOT cool. Heavily inspired by "Stop Putting Protien in Everything" by Wolves of Glendale. Lyrics and vocals: Insane Ian Music, mixing, mastering: Ben Stahl Single art: Kendra Shepherd

Grace Potter brings her upbeat energy and Rock vibes to Roadcase for this week's episode. I'm super psyched to have Grace on the show — she's a total free spirit, and with her upcoming new album, Trespasser, due out on August 21, she is finding herself at an intriguing crossroads along her lifelong path of creative expression. Constantly pushing the barriers and challenging norms, Grace proudly and unapologetically is her own self, unafraid to venture into new territory or inhabit new (and old) characters. It's refreshing and inspiring.A four-time Grammy nominee, Grace talks to me about her unconventional career path and the ways she now benefits from her own life experience to cast a broader view of her life's journey. We also explore the benefits of vulnerability, and Grace explains how recognizing the barriers we all face allows her to hold up a mirror, and find that perspective we need to exceed our own expectations in life.    This is truly an epic interview with a one-of-a-kind artist.=======================================Chapters:00:00  Episode Intro with Host Josh Rosenberg03:10 - Grace Potter: Embracing authenticity & breaking boundaries in music05:40 - The influence of Topanga's musical history and local legends07:55 - The story behind Grace's house and its legendary residents (Spirit, Dr. Demento)11:47 - Evolution of her sound from early days to the latest album Trespasser15:26 - Exploring storytelling, characters, and permission in songwriting19:53 - The importance of truth and vulnerability in artistic identity23:11 - Navigating gender, performance, and energy on stage27:33 - Balancing delicacy and power in her music and persona31:21 - The role of control, unpredictability, and the fluidity of performance36:19 - The pop versus rock dichotomy and maintaining authenticity40:30 - The story of her unreleased album Medicine and its creative journey46:18 - The impact of record label decisions and creative independence52:51 - Real-life stories of boundary crossings, societal expectations, and trust1:01:55 - The importance of understanding and trusting your own limits1:06:29 - The vibrant live music scene, festival energy, and connecting with audiences1:08:10 - Future projects: albums, microfilms, and the ongoing storytelling adventure1:09:24 - Episode Wrap-up with Host Josh Rosenberg=======================================For more information on Roadcase:https://linktr.ee/roadcasepod and https://www.roadcasepod.comOr contact Roadcase by email:  info@roadcasepod.comRoadcase theme music:  "Eugene (Instrumental)" by Waltzer

Every good man has been there.

Show 206: Walt and Jim learn about their neighbors through binoculars. A tough crowd for a standup act. Jim tells a spam caller that he's dead. Tim crashes a class reunion.THEN: Things that don't translate to audio. A subpar dream psychic. The student loan police. Selling integrity. And the past.Drop us an email. We'd looove to hear from you!

While reflecting on relationships come and gone, a man praises the one girl who has always been there for him..... on the shelf...in Hip Hop form... Little Debbie.

Adam and Dr. Drew kick things off by discussing the recent passing of Lindsay Graham, with Dr. Drew explaining what really caused his death and reacting to Dr. Oz's demonstration of the heart condition behind it. Adam also reflects on a classic John Denver lyric, and the two take a nostalgic trip through the world of Dr. Demento and the novelty songs that defined an era.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

I hope it's ok that this month's FuMP submission is actually two songs stuck together as one, and that only half of it is funny. In 2002 I became an uncle for the second time, to a nephew named Sachio. He was the happiest, most calm and even-tempered child I've ever encountered. Just all smiles, all the time. I didn't see him or his sister that much, as they lived far away, but with each visit he became more and more interesting and fun and inspiring. For his third birthday I parodied a Van Morrison song for Sachio, and that's the first half of today's offering. In 2005 I made a CD of that song, and that CD still has a proud place in the upstairs bathroom of their home in Georgia. As I write this, Sachio is 24 and in hospice care, at home with his parents. His sister has come for the summer to be with them, along with her wife. I'm visiting every few weeks. In September 2025 Sachio was diagnosed with a Malignant Peripheral Nerve Sheath Tumor. It's a terribly aggressive cancer, which becomes so entangled in so many healthy organs that it becomes very hard to treat. Six months of chemo barely slowed its growth, and in April 2026 Sachio decided that quality of life was more important than quantity. I've written quite a bit about Sachio over the past year, but it was personal and not for public eyes or ears. Now it's fathers day weekend. I'm visiting with them in Georgia, and alternately feeling like it's good that I'm here, and then that I'm an additional burden being here, and then that it doesn't matter one way or the other. We keep breathing and watching tennis and watching world cup soccer and eating and sleeping... trying to keep this brave and doomed young man comfortable and comforted as the clock ticks. *** Sachio died at 4 am on Friday June 26, 2026. The hole he left is immeasurable. The second half of today's offering probably isn't comforting. I can do music pretty well, and I can do comedy pretty well... but neither seems to be of any value for my family (or for anyone else) in the face of incurable cancer. I've found that making things helps me process and deal with the pain and the isolation and the helplessness, so I've kept at it. It was helpful to me to make something "pretty" or "melodic" out of all this monumental unfairness. It was helpful to beat the hell out of the drums, and to turn this up really loud. And, having played it for a few close friends, I think it might actually have some merit. And maybe even some value for those who are grieving. Who knows? The main thing I've noticed is that pretty much anything is okay to say or do when the outcome is certain and awful. Very little judgement has been shown lately. So here goes. Sachio was violinist and a guitarist and a saxophonist and a singer. I wish I could say that we played music together, but for some reason that only happened a few times, very casually. We never composed anything together, and we never recorded anything. He played music with his sister, and with his father, and with his school orchestra, and later with his band "The Drapes." A few years ago I invited him and his band to come up to Nashville and do some recording, but that never happened. And that makes me profoundly sad. For this song, I composed the finger-picked instrumental bit upstairs in Sachio's room, while Sachio and his parents were sleeping in the basement room that had become Sachio's hospice ward. Sachio's room was (and will remain) full of his awards and sports posters and lots of things he'd collected in 24 years. As I worked on the song, I thought, "I'm in his bedroom, and he'll never see this room again." And I tried to put that big sadness into the music. In the original "Sachio" song from 2005, I enlisted the saxophone talents of Michael Duncan in Los Angeles. For the second, newer part, I wanted to have a violin, so I asked Tim Lorsch to provide that in Nashville, and he kindly agreed. Everything else you hear is me. Two individual songs compose this whole. My hope is that together they kind of bookend a life lived well, even if it was much too short. I hope people can relate to the pain and overwhelmingness of life and death, and that they think of the awesome gift that we all get for a short while. I hope the "god works in mysterious ways" people will see another perspective, as this song does not let any god off the hook. I hope this does something for someone. I'm just putting it all out there. Doing my best, whether it's sufficient or not. Many thanks to my brother Adam Goodie, his wife Chinami Goodie, their daughter Sara Goodie, and of course Sachio himself. You have each shown inspiring strength and love through all the good times and bad. You can see Sachio's obituary here. And you can see a video of this song, a slideshow, here. "Sachio" Music: Van Morrison Words, guitars, drums, bass, keyboards, vocals, arrangement, production: SG Saxophones: Michael Duncan "My Brother's Son" Music, words, guitars, pedal steel guitar, piano, bass, drums, vocals, arrangement, production: SG Violin: Tim Lorsch Helpful help: Stephen DeBonrepos and Niamh Bagnell

Show 205: Tim's wedding gift for Taylor and Travis. Walt signs up for a clinical trial. And hygiene in the Old West. THEN: Gawking at overly large objects. A breakfast drink that keeps coming back. Too much Yeti. What (not) to do this weekend. And a play about carpeting.Drop us an email. We'd looove to hear from you!

Spaff recently attended a reunion dinner with some old friends. Kurt asked if anyone had dietary restrictions. Dave said cilantro. Then he added, "Not allergic. Just can't stand it." And a song parody was born! What we learned about cilantro: o Americans call coriander leaves cilantro. Other English speakers call all of it coriander. o An olfactory receptor gene, OR6A2, determines your response to the aldehydes in cilantro. Which is to say, it's not just your preference. It's genetic. o A bunch of coriander was found in King Tut's tomb. You can decide if that's what killed him. What we learned about "Fernando": o Before ABBA's English remake, the song was released in Swedish by Frida (Anni-Frid Lyngstad) and is about a brokenhearted bartender, not a Latin American freedom fighter. o In 1976 (Happy Bicentennial!) "Fernando" hit #1 in 15 countries. In Australia it was the longest-running #1 ever (until it was beaten by Ed Sheeran's "Shape of You"). In the US it only reached #13. o Musicologist Philip Tagg wrote a 500-page book about "Fernando" and even he wasn't sure exactly which instruments were used. Bob had to make an educated guess. Swedish Chefs: Ashby, Lucas: Audio engineering Bad Beth and Beyond: Lead and backing vocals Bob Emmet: Instruments, arranging, and production Apprentice Chef Spaff: Lyrics

A classic tale of bathroom terrorism and adhesive assault.

Show 204: An unusual funeral home basement. The guys dream of being the new Charlie's Angels. What they did on the 4th. Alligators. Putt-putt golf. Weatherman shaming. Tim's newest one-man show. THEN: A stripper in a bikini. A 70s folk group gets real. Mail order art. An enigmatic power walker. A philosophical hostage negotiator. And a little more.Drop us an email. We'd looove to hear from you!

You know how when someone says you look good for your age, you think, hmm, is that really a compliment? Because if they thought you looked good, they'd say you look good, and not qualify it with "for your age." Anyway, happy 250th birthday, America! You look good for your age! Here's our birthday tribute. It's a parody of Robert Palmer's "Simply Irresistible." Of course. Boston Tea Partiers: M. Spaff Sumsion: Lyrics Robert Lund: All vocals, all instruments, all everything else P.S. Check out the video! P.P.S. No AI was used in the writing of the lyrics or performance of the music. For the video, AI generated the images Spaff requested, but Spaff did everything else. Hooray for (not-yet-fully obsolete) humans.

A song for fun, childfree uncles and lady uncles alike. More Goodbye Charlemagne available here: linktree.com/goodbyecharlemagne

Show 203: Jim stabs himself. The 250th. World Cup fans drink Miami dry. Washington wasn't our first president. 1776, the Musical (with women!). Little Nazis say the cutest things. And the Scotts invent golf.THEN: Custom made condoms. On Hold from hell. Killer coins. The Constitution was almost on notebook paper. And little-known movies that should've stayed that way.Drop us an email. We'd looove to hear from you!

This month Devo talks about his landing page, his LASIK eye surgery, some acting updates, a new FuMP project, and more! Music in this episode: "The McMacMacAndCheese Attack (Live at MarsCon 2026)" by Devo Spice featuring Dino-Mike, "Lawyer Up" by Devo Spice featuring the great Luke Ski, "Hide My Boner (Live at MarsCon 2026)" by Devo Spice, "Dad Bod (Live from MarsCon 2026)" by Devo Spice

Are you tired of those bloody beachy bastard birds binging on all of your belongings? Then this song is for you! It's a parody of the Tears for Fears song: "Everybody Wants To Rule The World" and it's all about everybody's least favorite sea-going citizen: The seagull. Sit back and let the sounds of the sea and the seagulls carry you away (Just like how these gulls carried away your last bologna sandwhich!) Lyrics by Matthias

Stinging and Deranged represents the angry existence of a lonely Bee in a futuristic chaotic world. Inspired by the Iconic Musical "Singing in the Rain." (Sung and danced by Gene Kelley) Recorded at Moonlight Studios, Los Angeles New lyrics and vocals: Sulu Dubow as "The Bee " Original music: Herb Nacio Brown, Original lyrics: Arthur Freed Musical Production and special effects: Jeff Lewis of Moonlight Studios Miserable Stung Male: Jeff Lewis Asst production: Sulu Dubow Trumpet: Jeff Lewis Technical support: Jordan Kesselhaut, Michael Lestatkatt Selcovitz Special thanks to Steve Goodie and Brad Tassell (VCS) (First performance on guitar.) Many thanks to "The Improvisational Buzz Bee FUMP Dancers " Performed by "The FUMPS " and myself on guitar in front of a live audience at The Pre Dr. Demento Retirement Party House Concert on April 18, 2026. The Improvisational Buzz Bee FUMP Dancers are: Insane Ian Bonds, Luke Sienkoski aka The Great Lukeski, Tony Goldmark, Tim Crist aka Shoebox, Chris Mezzolesta (seen on a separate video) In Memory of David Vasquez, May 2026 Moonlight Studios

Show 202: 900-year-old Methuselah and his 20-something wife. Jelly Roll's divorce. Walt slices his thumb, but Jim's toenail grows back! Rugby players amputate their fingers. And the Callback Dog… is back! THEN: Backstage at a church dressing room. The Guy Pride Parade. A Bob Dylan impression. What's up on the movie channel. And Tim's Podcast Pick of the Week.Drop us an email. We'd looove to hear from you!

It feels like most Life Coaches needs a Life Coach!

Baby Yoda is a comedy rock anthem that turns Star Wars lore into an over-the-top love song. A hardened Mandalorian bounty hunter melts for a tiny green chaos goblin, mixing crunchy guitars, big hooks, and hyper-specific humor.

Show 201: The pod takes a weird, religious format shift… or does it? YouTube movies. Jim wishes he had a laundry chute. Milldew in a spray. Tim teaches Latin (and penmanship). There's a robin's nest blocking Walt's front door. The truth about Tony, the Tiger. And Collie, the Callback Dig!Then: Billie Eilish's even quieter little sister. Priests against Art. A Tom Petty impression. A better use for your sleeve. And more!Drop us an email. We'd looove to hear from you!

It's almost time to head back to Edinburgh for the Fringe Festival! And naturally that makes me think of the 24/7 racket made by the resident seagulls. And naturally that makes me think of Tom Lehrer. And it's featured on my 40th album, "Emotional Support Hamster" which you should totally buy at www.stevegoodie.com ! Music: Tom Lehrer Lyrics: SG and Niamh Bagnell Piano, vocal, arrangement, production: SG

Episode 786: From sci-fi parodies and comedy catchphrases to political satire and celebrity rap records, the '80s produced some truly unforgettable novelty hits. Steve and Chuck revisit songs that were silly, bizarre, occasionally controversial—and somehow impossible to forget. In this episode, they discuss: • "Star Trekkin'" by The Firm, the cult classic that became a No. 1 hit in the United Kingdom • "You Look Marvelous" by Billy Crystal, inspired by his legendary Saturday Night Live character Fernando • "Rappin' Rodney" by Rodney Dangerfield, one of the most unlikely rap records of the MTV era • "Bomb Iran" by Vince Vance & the Valiants, the political parody song inspired by the Iran hostage crisis Along the way, they explore the role of Dr. Demento, the rise of novelty records in the MTV era, memorable music videos, comedy albums, and why some of the weirdest songs of the decade continue to live rent-free in our heads decades later. Plus, Steve and Chuck share their memories of discovering these songs, discuss how novelty music fit into the larger pop culture landscape of the 1980s, and debate whether today's music world could ever produce anything quite like them again. This episode is brought to you by our friends at The 80s Cruise. Join your favorite artists, fellow fans, and the Stuck in the '80s crew aboard the ultimate floating celebration of the decade. Visit The 80s Cruise and use promo code STUCK when booking to receive a $250 cabin credit. We also thank our Patreon supporters, whose generosity helps keep the longest-running '80s pop culture podcast alive and thriving. To learn more about supporting the show, visit our Patreon page. If you grew up listening to Dr. Demento, watching MTV after school, quoting Saturday Night Live catchphrases, or laughing at records that somehow became radio hits, this episode is for you. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In which we discover we have way too much in common with...a dinosaur. What we learned about Stegosaurus: o The distance between Stegosaurus and T. Rex is much greater than the distance between T. Rex and us. (80+ million years vs. 66 million years.) o We're not sure what the back plates were for. Possibly to be cool; possibly just to look cool. o Stegosaurus ate rocks to help digest those prehistoric fern salads. o It's Colorado's official state fossil. You can even get Stegosaurus vanity plates, but you have to register a vehicle there. So...goals. o In The Far Side, Gary Larson named the spiked tail the thagomizer ("after the late Thag Simmons"). It is now the standard anatomical term. What we learned about "Desperado": o It's not The Eagles. It's just Eagles. o While considered one of their greatest hits (it's even on Their Greatest Hits), it was never a single and therefore not a hit. o Don Henley didn't like his vocals but wasn't given a chance to redo them. o The song plays a central role on Seinfeld (Season 8, Episode 7). Cold-blooded reptilians: o M. Spaff Sumsion: Lyrics o Robert Lund: All vocals, all instruments, all production, all everything else Oh and hey: Check out the music video (YouTube link below). It's our first one in years and represents Spaff's first attempt to harness AI. (To be clear: The lyrics are 100% human. The music and vocals are 100% human. But the images in the video are 100% AI (albeit with five tons of coaching from Spaff).)

It's our 200th show…!! Whoo!! Hoo!! Right? Yeah, okay. Tim tells us what Ireland is like. The end of Schlitz. Marilyn Monroe. Hockey. Waffles in the mail.Then a deadly amusement park. Trudy predicts your horoscope. The Emergency Podcast System. Preppers. And a rock classic about grammar.Drop us an email. We'd looove to hear from you!

Tofu comes in tofu cubes. Soy milk comes from tofu boobs....This song is my bean curd deathtrip.

TERROR! HYSTERIA! INCONVENIENCE! No one is safe from the WMV... and your town could be next!

Show 199: Tim looks forward to his trip to Ireland. The joy of gruel. The pros and cons of cannibalism. And robot monks.Plus: mixed-matched cops—a winning TV formula. A 70s rock and roller cashes-in. A new character named Mr. Character. Cops and coffee. And a bouncy house.Drop us an email. We'd looove to hear from you!

You never know who you'll meet, when you're out and about. Features a special guest vocalist, who needs no introduction (yet gets one, anyway!). (C)2026 Box Office Poison Records Written, performed, produced, mixed by TRRJTH Donkey Hotay Music (BMI) Mastered by Michael Fossenkemper - TurtleTone Studio NYC Art by Rochelle Carr Studios

This month Devo Spice talks about booking a shoot, new acting classes, meeting DMC, his 40th anniversary release, a new music project, a new comedy video, a song commission, a website update, and more! Music in this episode: "I'm Joining ICE" by Goodbye Charlemagne, "Unearthing Desire" by The War Crhymes, "I Am Not A Robot" by Project Sisyphus, and "Whole Lotta Don't Wanna" by Worm Quartet

The Kennedy Curse set to music.

In a bit called Fowl Memories Dave, Jim, Tim, and Walt improv memories of that time Duck Logic formed an Emo band. Or did they? It's hard to tell, their memories aren't what they used to be.Then, the guys complain about that PBS genealogy show where famous people discover how much more famous they are. Jim, who always thought he was more “Irish” admits he's mostly British and Italian. And you know that “Native American” character from our old childhood public service announcements who sheds a single tear on the side of a highway? Turns out he was Sicilian!Drop us an email. We'd looove to hear from you!

Episode: 275 I have a housecoat. I went to Dr. Demento's retirement party. I went to my old college comic book store. I put a podcast on hold. I wonder what to do with my YouTube Channel. To see a video of the recording of this episode, become a patron at patreon.com/saturdaymorningmedia Mentioned on the show: https://www.drdemento.com https://charochicken.com/delivery/ https://amazingcomics.com http://klamatharmory.com https://www.youtube.com/@MrGrant FOLLOW GRANT http://www.MrGrant.com https://instagram.com/throwingtoasters/ ©2026 Saturday Morning Media/Grant Baciocco  

If you ever had a bad roommate situation...

A song that describes the feeling of waking up and realising there are left overs in the fridge.

Show 198: The hantavirus. Big Chicago rats. Southern rodent hunters. A talking 'possum. 1960s westerns. Out of shape superheroes. The Met Gala. And a wrestling sloth. THEN: A sweaty bar for summer. Furniture for not sitting on. Needless investigations. Godzilla. Musicals with a “cheesy” slant. Drop us an email. We'd looove to hear from you!

We finally got around to recording our song about how much Erin hates online opinion pieces structured as if there is objective data to consult when creating listicles. You know, "Every Episode of Lower Decks, Definitively Ranked!" Via Bella is: Erin Bellavia: vocals Rand Bellavia: guitar, vocals MIke Brunacini: piano Mike Mallory: bass

The way Whatsisname incessantly "floods the zone" with all-new outrages, you can be forgiven for thinking all the ICE drama is in the distant past. Spoiler: It's not. Just days ago at the Border Security Expo (fun crowd, right?), border czar Tom Homan said, quote, "You ain't seen shit yet." And: "You will see more ICE agents than you've ever seen before." So that's nice. Meanwhile, "Die with a Smile" by Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars was Spotify's most-streamed song of 2025 and continues to do juuust fine. (Latest count: 3.7 billion plays.) So here ya go! Our parody of the song about the topic. M. Spaff Sumsion: Lyrics Mr. E. and Anna Nimmiti: Vocals Bob Emmet: Keyboards, bass, guitar, drum programming, production, and everything else.

This is a dumb song based on a dumb idea that's been rattling around in my head for many decades, probably since I first saw "Young Frankenstein. " And it's the closing track on my 40th album, "Emotional Support Hamster" which you should totally buy it at www.stevegoodie.com ! Words, guitar, bass, drums, vibes, piano, vocal: SG Music: Irving Berlin

I wanted to write a song that sounded like synth-heavy comedy band OCT. So I did. This is about my cat(s).

Dr. Pinkerton and I are now united by a common threat. We've been increasing the security around our respective fortresses. We've added extra alligators to our moats. Our radio receivers are tuned to warehouses and farms. But these prowlers keep finding us, offering us lollies, and we can't pretend stranger-danger is a long awaited sale. So Dr. Pinkerton and I co-wrote this warning. We will resume our attempts to destroy each other (or the world) after we get these obsessive lurkers off of our vaporous trails! Red alert, red alert! This is an exercise in self indulgence. Never turn your back on a salesman! Bad Beth and Beyond: vocals, electric bouzouki, bass guitar, keyboard Dr. Milo T. Pinkerton III: vocals Drumbot: drums Fresh Rah D.: additional cymbals Marshall Trucker: telemarketer

In August of 2014, "Weird Al" Yankovic's "Mandatory Fun" became the first comedy album to top the U.S. Billboard charts in over five decades. Several months later, Al joined Gilbert and Frank at the legendary New York Friars Club to talk about an assortment of fascinating topics, including Dr. Demento's influence on his career, the history of novelty and parody records and the reason he was forbidden to make eye contact with Prince. Also, Gilbert flashes Marge Simpson, prays to a statue of Red Buttons and loses a film role to 3′ 9″ Billy Barty. PLUS: Dueling Crazy Guggenheims! Irving Berlin vs. Mad magazine! “Disco” Art Fleming! And Weird Al's “Mount Rushmore of Comedy”! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices