The Late Show Pod Show with Stephen Colbert 'Weird Al' Yankovic's Colbert Questionert
Feb 15, 2026
'Weird Al' Yankovic, Grammy-winning parody musician and satirist best known for comedic songs and UHF, answers Stephen Colbert's rapid-fire Colbert Questionnaire. He recalls Elton John as his first concert, describes the Twinkie wiener from UHF, names Raiders of the Lost Ark as his favorite action movie, and shares childhood memories, smells he loves and hates, and five words for the rest of his life.
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Twinkie Wiener Sandwich Recipe
- Weird Al describes the Twinkie wiener sandwich from his movie UHF with layered absurdist detail.
- He explains splitting a Twinkie, inserting a hot dog, adding spray cheese and dunking it in milk for effect.
From Nosebleeds To The LA Forum
- Weird Al recounts his first concert: Elton John at the L.A. Forum in the mid-'70s from nosebleed seats.
- He ties that memory to performing at the Forum years later and acknowledging nosebleed attendees.
Perception Beats Statistics In Fear
- Weird Al contrasts the fear of bears with the statistical danger of mosquitoes to show perceived versus real threats.
- He admits he'd rather avoid a bear encounter despite higher mosquito fatalities.