Christmas Celebration
Post-Pinkerton
Before the Green Album, there was Christmas CD, a special Weezer release to celebrate the holiday season, but which also in turn celebrated the band's return after their post-Pinkerton hiatus. On today's show, John talks about track two, "Christmas Celebration," and how it was a preview of things to come for the band.
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You Might Think
Post-Pinkerton
In light of Ric Ocasek's sudden and unexpected death over the weekend, John talks about the time Weezer covered a Cars song for a Cars movie soundtrack. He also discusses the band's long-ranging relationship with the Cars lead singer.
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Get Me Some
Post-Pinkerton
"Get Me Some" is one of Weezer's heaviest rock songs, but John explains why the song feels out of place in both the album era it was created (Raditude) and the larger Post-Pinkerton era in which it was born.
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Eulogy for a Rock Band
Post-Pinkerton
John is back with a brand new episode about one of his favorite Post-Pinkerton songs EVER! "Eulogy for a Rock Band" is exactly what its title says it is, and yet, there's a lot of mystery to explore as well, including figuring out which band this song is about.
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Freak Me Out
Post-Pinkerton
"Freak Me Out" is one of the rare Weezer songs for which we have no alternate versions. There's no demos, no live performances, nothing but the album track. John explains why, and examines what makes this one of the most unique songs in Weezer's entire catalog.
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Take On Me
Post-Pinkerton
If any school offered a Masters Degree in covers of the A-Ha song "Take On Me," today's guest Jess Lampe would not only hold one, but also be a tenured professor in the department. Jess joins John to talk about the A-Ha original, the Weezer cover, and so much more in-between.
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Polynesia
Post-Pinkerton
When Weezer couldn't release as many tracks as they wanted on their 2002 live EP The Lion and the Witch, they decided to hide one. "Polynesia" is the opening track to the EP, but you won't see it on the tracklist. John explains why in today's brand new episode.
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Let It All Hang Out
Post-Pinkerton
Raditude may be the worst album in Weezer's discography, but "Let It All Hang Out" is a surprising gem that you may not have heard. John explores this collaboration between Rivers Cuomo, Jermaine Dupri, and Jacknife Lee, and explains how a video game managed to make this song even better.
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I Admire You So Much
Post-Pinkerton
You'd think this rough, 46-second demo would inspire an equally short podcast episode, but instead, it allows John to discuss many topics, ranging from Rivers Cuomo's longtime friendship with the musician Kevin Ridel to Cuomo's business instincts in the early 2000s.
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High Up Above
Post-Pinkerton
John discusses the Maladroit demo "High Up Above," as well as the recent loss of beloved Weezer fan Running Monk. Please note the content warning at the top episode regarding discussion of death and suicide.
info_outlineEp. 71. John talks with comics artist Alec Longstreth about the song "It's Been So Long," a single released to the Weezer Fan Club this year. John asks Alec about his work illustrating the single's packaging, his history working with the band, and his book about his history as a fan.
LISTEN:
1. "It's Been So Long" on YouTube
2. "Back to the Shack" on Spotify | Apple Music | YouTube
3. "Do It Again" on Spotify | Apple Music | YouTube
4. "Rock of Ages" on Spotify | Apple Music | YouTube
5. "Pretty Fly (For A White Guy)" on Spotify | Apple Music | YouTube
6. "Don't Worry Baby" on Spotify | Apple Music | YouTube
LYRICS:
1. "It's Been So Long" at Genius.com
2. "Back to the Shack" at Genius.com
3. "Do It Again" at Genius.com
MORE INFO:
1. "It's Been So Long" at Weezerpedia
2. Alec Longstreth's web site
3. Alec Longstreth at Wikipedia
4. Alec Longstreth on Twitter | Instagram | Patreon
5. Alec' illustration work for Weezer
6. Alec's blog post on illustrating "It's Been So Long" packaging
7. Weezer Fan at Amazon | Digital Edition
9. Karl Koch at Weezerpedia
10. Scott Shriner at Weezerpedia
11. Matt Sharp at Weezerpedia
12. Ric Ocasek at Weezerpedia
13. Everything Will Be Alright in the End at Weezerpedia
14. "Back to the Shack" at Weezerpedia
15. "Do It Again" at Wikipedia
16. "Rock of Ages" at Wikipedia
17. "Pretty Fly (For A White Guy)" at Wikipedia
18. Nicholas Gurewitch at Wikipedia
19. The Perry Bible Fellowship
20. Mykel and Carli at Weezerpedia
21. "Everybody Get Dangerous" at Weezerpedia
22. "While My Guitar Gently Weeps" at Wikipedia