
"Weird Al" Yankovic
"Weird Al" Yankovic is an American musician and actor. He released albums including In 3-D, Running With Scissors, Straight Outta Lynwood, and Mandatory Fun. He also won a Grammy Award for Best Comedy Album for his album Poodle Hat and a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Made for Television Movie for Weird: The Al Yankovic Story. The film chronicles his life and career.
Yankovic is known for his parodies, including Eat It, a parody of Michael Jackson's Beat It, Amish Paradise (a parody of Gangsta's Paradise by Coolio), and White & Nerdy (a parody of Ridin' by Chamillionaire).
He has appeared in the films UHF and Teen Titans Go! Vs. Teen Titans, and the television series Comedy Bang! Bang!.
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- Wild Card with Rachel Martin 'Weird Al' Yankovic (Encore)

When Weird Al’s debut single, “My Bologna,” came out, there wasn’t really a model for how a parody artist could have any longevity in their career. Yet Al's figured out how to stay popular for over four decades. Ahead of his “Bigger and Weirder” tour, he talked with Rachel about staying weird as he ages, parenthood, and his devoted (some might say obsessive) fans.To listen sponsor-free and support the show, sign up for Wild Card+ at plus.npr.org/wildcard To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
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About
- FROM
- Downey, CA, United States
- BORN
- October 23, 1959
- GENRE
- Comedy