Posts in 2018
Episode 036 - A Very Special Karl Koch We Are Weezer Part One!!!

Thank you for listening to a VERY special episode of We Are Weezer. We are so proud and honored to have the opportunity to interview this VERY SPECIAL guest! Please enjoy part one of three special episodes as a Christmas gift to the fans. Spread the word! More to come! HO HO XO! We Are Weezer!

READ THE INTERVIEW HERE.

Hosts & Content: Rachel

Audio Editing/ Mixing: Bryan Becker

Graphic Designer: Sue Anne K

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Perfect Situations #7 - My Name is Weezer Interviews

Rachel interviews Jen and Patrick from the My Name Is Weezer Podcast! What was in their hypothetical garage growing up, and what their favorite Weezer song is (right now). If you love stories and you loved the last episode, then please join us for a special mini interview sesh.

Hosts & Content: Rachel, Jen Kleinrock, & Patrick Ehlers from the My Name Is Weezer Podcast!

Audio Editing/ Mixing: Bryan Becker

Graphic Designer: Sue Anne K

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My Name Is Weezer

Patrick on Twitter - @patrick_ehlers

Jen on Instagram - @justkleinrocking, & Jen’s Twitter - @jenrock90

Episode 035 - Love Is The Answer

Rachel is joined by Jen and Patrick from the My Name Is Weezer Podcast! They talk Weezer news and then get into some fun Q & A. Rachel gets J & P’s opinion’s on Toto’s Hash Pipe, Weezer’s new releases, & also asks what was in their garage when they were growing up. Song discussion follows. Which version do you like more; Weezer or Sugar Ray’s? Would George Harrison really approve of this song or not? Who won the remix contest; seriously?! Does anyone remember Radio Weezer? Join the trailblazers and #2 on their journey to ask themselves (and Rivers), is love the answer?

Hosts & Content: Rachel, Jen Kleinrock, & Patrick Ehlers from the My Name Is Weezer Podcast!

Audio Editing/ Mixing: Bryan Becker

Graphic Designer: Sue Anne K

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My Name Is Weezer

Patrick on Twitter - @patrick_ehlers

Jen on Instagram - @justkleinrocking, & Jen’s Twitter - @jenrock90

Weezerpedia, Music Radar Article, Sugar Ray Music Video

Perfect Situations #6 - Weezer News with Sue Anne!

Hello! Join Rachel and special guest host Sue Anne as they give you the down low on all the latest & greatest Weezer News! So grab your bottle of Pinapplemon and stay tuned! The ladies fill you in on Rivers’ latest Facebook posts, Record Store Day, a tweet from Green Day, tour info, new song Zombie Bastards, Black Album bundles, and much more!

 Hosts & Content: Rachel & Sue Anne

Audio Editing/ Mixing: Bryan Becker

Graphic Designer: Sue Anne K

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Episode 034 - In The Garage

Hello & Welcome to We Are Weezer Season 2 Episode 34 In The Garage! Rachel is joined by special guest host, Michael from the Mt. Rushmore Podcast! Weezer news, when Rivers Halloween Cuomoed the ultimate Cuomo; an interview with Michael where he tells us when he got into Weezer, followed by some fun questions. Song discussion, some cool articles, and ratings to follow. Follow the Mt Rushmore podcast on twitter, Instagram, & Facebook!

Hosts & Content: Rachel & Michael from the Mt. Rushmore Podcast!

Audio Editing/ Mixing: Bryan Becker

Graphic Designer: Sue Anne K

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Mt. Rushmore Twitter , Mt. Rushmore Instagram , Mt. Rushmore Facebook , Mt. Rushmore Website

Weezerpedia , Rolling Stone , In the garage - Weezer Tribute Facebook , Matt Brundage Article

Perfect Situations #5 - Rivers Cuomo Solo Shows

This fall, Rivers Cuomo performed solo quite a bit. In this mini episode Juliet covers three of those shows with the help of Weezer Fan Club members Cherrie, Kyoko, & Taz. August Hall, San Francisco, September 12, 2018. The highlight was ex-band mate Jason Cropper coming out to play alongside Rivers. LA Phil 100 X CicLAvia: Celebrate LA! September 30th, 2018. A car-free celebration where Rivs performed with the LA Philharmonic in Los Angeles (he even tells a little story). And last, but not least, Santa Monica City College’s Homecoming halftime show, October 24, 2018, where hundreds of Santa Monica College students and alumni gathered in the stands of the SMC football stadium awaiting the performance.

Host & Content: Juliet

Audio Editing/ Mixing: Bryan Becker

Graphic Designer: Sue Anne K

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August Hall

CICLAVIA

Santa Monica City College – The Corsair Article

Episode 033 - California Snow

Rachel and guest host Sue Anne jump right into Weezer news! Brian’s in a cult? No!! But Scott did play for a charity show raising money for mental health. Awe! Next the ladies talk about the dude’s fav food spots in LA. Then it’s on to this week’s song, California Snow; from the motion picture SPELL.  Directed by Brendan Walter, & distributed by Crush Pictures; the film is composed by Fall Out Boy’s Patrick Stump and produced by David Andrew Sitek. Sitek was on NME Magazine’s list of the most forward thinking people in music. Ooh la la! Song discussion, & ratings to follow. We love this song and by the end of the episode, you will too. Come on a give us a kiss. Cuz were down if you’re down. XO - WAW

Hosts & Content: Rachel & Sue Anne

Audio Editing/ Mixing: Bryan Becker

Graphic Designer: Sue Anne K

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Weezerpedia , SPELL IMDB , Spell Cast You Tube Interview , Billboard Live Article , Spell Trailer - Billboard.com , SPIN Article , Billboard.com Article , You tube “video” , Rivers halftime show @ Santa Monica College , Scott’s Charity Info - Strange 80's! , Brian Bell movie stuff IMDB , Weezer’s Food Places , David Andrew Sitek allmusic.com , David Andrew Sitek wikipedia , David Andrew Sitek youtube , California Snow genius.com , California Snow Urban Dictionary.com

Perfect Situations 004 - Electric Lady Studios

Episode 32’s Holiday was recorded by Weezer alongside Ric Ocasek back in the day at Electric Lady Studios. This iconic, trend setting, one of a kind recording studio is full of history. Did you know it was owned by legendary musician Jimi Hendrix? Rachel shares some cool details as well as a fun story from Karl. Check it out. =W=

Host & Content: Rachel

Audio Editing/ Mixing: Bryan Becker

Graphic Designer: Sue Anne K

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Season 2, 2018We Are Weezer
Episode 032 - Holiday

We're back! Rachel & Juliet kick off SEASON 2 with SO MUCH WEEZER NEWS! Including: Africa video featuring Weird Al, Chill Remix of Africa by RAC, Africa vinyl on Record Store Day, Concerts, solo shows, two new songs, & A LOT MORE! Followed by all you've ever wanted to know about Holiday; facts, song discussion, & ratings. Listen to next week's mini episode #004 for more information on Electric Lady Studios! Keep on Weezin' on!  

Hosts & Content: Rachel & Juliet

Audio Editing/ Mixing: Bryan Becker

Graphic Designer: Sue Anne K

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Weezerpedia, Classic Rock Review. Com, Setlist.FM


Season 2, 2018We Are Weezer
Episode 031 - Tired of Sex

Rachel is joined by Weezer Tribute Band, Weezerton, to talk about Pinkerton’s opening track, Tired of Sex. They start off with an introduction & interview before moving on to song discussion. Weezerton is: Dominic Antonelli, Ian Reed, Hector Badilla, & Doug Feasel. Does anything about this song remind you of the Scorpions? How do you feel about Songs from the Black Hole? What do the bands Lit and Local H have to do with anything? You will have to listen to find out! Blast off and have some fun with Rachel and Weezerton while they shoot their cold brewed Weezer love all over ya! Also, don’t forget to check out Rachel’s new podcast, Deep Thoughts with Doug! #Hector’s Corner

 

Hosts & Content: Rachel & Weezerton

Audio Editing/ Mixing: Bryan Becker

Graphic Designer: Ali Schrubba

 

Finale Performed By: Weezerton

Rivers Fauxmo – Rhythm Guitar, Lead Vocals

Bri-Ian Bell – Lead Guitar, Backing Vocals, Everything Else

Doug Notpatrick Wilson – Drums

Schmector Sharpwelshiner – Bass Guitar, Backing Vocals

 

Weezerton’s Social Media:

Facebook & Instagram: Weezertonaz

Periscope & Twitter: Weez_erton

Website: www.Weezerton.com

Doug’s Band Loaner

Ian’s Band Typha (He will bring the funk)

Hector’s Band Sci-Fi Beauty

 

All the rest!

Rock Music: A Tribute to Weezer CD

Weezerpedia, Pinkerton, Pinkerton Deluxe Edition (Tracking Rough), Songs from the Black Hole

Scorpions, The Poconos are in Virginia!

 

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Episode 030 - A Very Special We Are Weezer

Welcome to A Very Special We Are Weezer! Episode 30! Rachel, Amy, Juliet, & Ali join together to give you: the backstory/ history of the show, listener stories, their own personal stories, and of course, random tangents. This episode is not only about Weezer, it’s about all of us!! How did we get our name? And why do we owe it all to a man named Karl Koch? Merch, Merch, Merch! Shout outs, things Weezer has done for the fans, AFRICA, & New Found Glory.A phone call with Jen! Emails from: Irene, Robby, Adrian, Lorin, Kevin, & self proclaimed, “Cuomosexual” Skipp! A super cool message from LISA! And More! HAPPY 30TH TO US! THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR LISTENING!!!

WEEZER TILL WE DIE!! =W=

Hosts & Content: Rachel, Juliet, Amy, & Ali

Audio Editing/ Mixing: Bryan Becker

Graphic Designer: Ali Schrubba

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Chicago Tribune Scott Interview by Allison Stewart

WeezerpediaKarl Interview on Itunes

Episode 029 - Susanne

Amy & Rachel discuss We Are Weezer current events, merch, Scott's birthday, Amy's time at the latest show, shout outs, other podcast news, and upcoming cover band interviews. Susanne song discussion includes the song's origin, original lyrics, and ties to Kevin Smith's Mallrats soundtrack. You won't want to miss this episode on one of the fans' most beloved songs. Weez on Weezerinos!

We Are Weezer Podcast , We Are Weezer , Merch!

Weezerpedia  , Listen to Susanne on itunes

Hosts & Content: Amy & Rachel

Audio Editing/ Mixing: Bryan Becker

Graphic Designer: Ali Schrubba

Episode 028 - I Love the USA

Juliet, Rachel, and Weezer get patriotic on your ears in this special 4th of July episode. The White Album deluxe single notably features the, "F-word" for the first time in Weezer history. Juliet shares her experience seeing Rivers and Jason Cropper share the stage for the first time (ever?) at Bottom of the Hill in SF. Scantron, No. 2 Pencil, Sam Hollander, Patton Oswalt, flags, murder, and a crazy Genius.com annotation are discussed. Weezer for life YO!

Listen to I Love the USA

We Are WeezerWeezerpedia, I Love the USA Video

Patton OswaltScantron, Sam Hollander, Jake Sinclair

Hosts & Content: Juliet & Rachel

Audio Editing/ Mixing: Bryan Becker

Episode 027 - Island In The Sun

Amy and Rachel catch up and talk about Rachel's experience watching Weezer perform Toto's Africa on Jimmy Kimmel Live. Happy Birthday Rivers and Amy! No Black Album? Next song discussion and ratings for Amy's favorite song of all time, Island In The Sun. This song has two music videos; one of which features Mikey Welsh. Mikey was only in two Weezer videos ever. Island In The Sun, Mexican Wedding version, and Hash Pipe. B-Sides; Sugar Booger, Starlight, Teenage Victory Song, & more. Marcos Siega, Spike Jonze, Saturday Night Live, Will Ferrell, & baby animals! Bless the Rains and donate to Roots Ethiopia if you can. Weez-on my Weezies. 

Listen on Apple Music 

Weezerpedia

Videos: Mexican Wedding, Baby Animals, SNL Performance with Will Ferrell, Jimmy Kimmel Africa Performance

Hosts & Content: Rachel & Amy

Audio Editing/ Mixing: Bryan Becker

Episode 026 - Memories

Rachel & We Are Weezer's talented Graphic Designer, Ali, take you down memory lane and give you all the details on Hurley's opening song, Memories. This single, also featured in Jackass 3D, has a lot of interesting history you may not know! Discussion, review, Rachel & Ali's fav Weezer memories, Toto's Africa, Rosanna, & much more! Weezer Nerds Untie! ;)    

Weezerpedia

Wikipedia: Jeff Tremaine , Jackass 3D

Videos: Official Video , Red Bull , Weezer Cruise

Way Back Machine: Cool Old Karl’s Corner

Hosts & Content: Rachel & Ali

Audio Editing/ Mixing: Bryan Becker

Episode 025 - Don't Let Go

It's May! Happy Anniversary! It's our 1st year and we're 25 episodes in. It's Green Album's 17th, Blue Album's 24th, Maladroit's 16th, Make Believe's 13th, and White's 2nd. As Joey from Blossom would say, "Woah!" Take a dive with Rachel and Amy into the Green Album's opening track, Don't Let Go. News, Black Album in 2 days (?), song discussion, ratings, and last but not least, Happy Birthday Amy! We love you! Thanks for listening!! Weez Out! 

Episode 025 Q & A

Episode 024 - El Scorcho

El Scorcho! We knew this was a special song, but didn't know it would turn out to be such a special episode. Amy, Juliet, & Rachel fill you in on all of the details of this iconic (& controversial?) song beloved by Weezer fans. Song discussion, ratings, and last but certainly not least, an interview with lead singer Braxton of the Weezer cover band, El Scorcho. We hope you'll fall in love all over again with this awesome song... =W= 

Episode 024 Q & A

Episode 023 - Long Time Sunshine

This Wednesday Rachel is joined by a guest co-host Adam, there is a fun El Scorcho announcement, and Scott gives us breaking news on the upcoming Black Album from an interview at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Ceremony where the Cars were finally inducted and Scott performed with them. This is our first Weezer Demo/ Rivers solo song. It is jam packed. Weez on Weezers!   

Episode 023 Q & A

Season 1, 2018We Are Weezer
Episode 022 - Endless Bummer

 

Juliet & Rachel fill you in on Weezer's White Album closing track, Endless Bummer. Song discussion, ratings, & ramblings included! With its Beach Boys-esque sound, topped by a classic Rivers guitar solo, and co-writers Brian Bell & Beatles super-fan Luther Russell, this song is definitely NOT a bummer! Thanks for listening! =W=

Episode 022 Q & A

Season 1, 2018We Are Weezer
Episode 021 - Pork And Beans

Rachel & Juliet discuss Weezer's first guitar solo-less single from 2008's self titled Red album. Rivers Cuomo recently put out a new single, Medicine For Melancholy produced (allegedly) by AJR, and the Black Album might not come out 5/25/18 as expected. Song Discussion, review, & ratings, followed by a quick Weezer Confession. Welcome new WAW team member Christopher! Thank you for listening & keep it Weezy. 

Episode 021 Q & A

2018, Season 1We Are Weezer