# Weird Al Yankovic Reveals the Stories Behind His Greatest Parodies, From Michael Jackson to Nirvana

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Podcast: [Professor of Rock](https://stenobird.com/podcast/professor-of-rock-7272370)
Published: 2026-06-17T08:00:00+00:00
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Today we have a special interview with the President of Parody, music’s greatest jester... legend Weird Al Yankovic in an uncut interview that covers his greatest spoofs. From Michael Jackson to Nirvana and everything in between, this is Al on the creation and stories of his most hilarious parodies with never-before-seen footage. It's our latest edition of revelations where artists take us on a deep dive into their creative process. From the parody that he tried to get permission from Dire Straits to do (Money For Nothing) Beverly Hillbillies to Micheal Jackson Eat it. They're all here.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

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