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EPISODE · Aug 17, 2022 · 55 MIN

Episode 168" - Eric Appel (Part 3)

from Dave & Ethan's 2000" Weird Al Podcast · host Dave "Elvis" Rossi, Ethan Ullman, Eric Appel

Dave and Ethan are joined once again for the third and final part of their interview with Eric Appel, the writer and director of WEIRD: The Al Yankovic Story, ahead of its release on November 4th on the Roku Channel. Eric shares more inside scoops on the filming of the Funny or Die trailer, Daniel Radcliffe's reaction to being cast as Weird Al in the film, and even an anecdote about working with Michael J. Fox! ABOUTSince 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. LINKSFollow us on social media, Patreon, and more: https://linktr.ee/2000inchPast episodes available at WeirdAlPodcast.com PODCAST CREDITSIndependently produced, hosted, and created by Dave "Elvis" Rossi and Ethan UllmanCo-produced with Mike Minnick beginning in March 2025Theme song performed by the Grammy Award-Winning Jim "Kimo" WestPodcast logo designed by Heather Malone COPYRIGHT© 2019-2026 | Dave & Ethan's 2000" Weird Al Podcast

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Dave and Ethan are joined once again for the third and final part of their interview with Eric Appel, the writer and director of WEIRD: The Al Yankovic Story, ahead of its release on November 4th on the Roku Channel. Eric shares more inside scoops on the filming of the Funny or Die trailer, Daniel Radcliffe's reaction to being cast as Weird Al in the film, and even an anecdote about working with Michael J. Fox!

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