Post-Pinkerton

John is once again joined by Scott Heisel, this time to discuss the Maladroit-era demo "Serendipity." The conversation leads to an extensive look into Scott's work writing about the band.

Scott Heisel joins the show to talk to John about "Hang On," one of his favorite tracks off of Hurley, the band's 2010 album. Scott worked at Alternative Press for a decade, and continues working now as a freelance music journalist.

"Lonely Girl" is the fourth track off of John's favorite Post-Pinkerton album. In today's episode, we learn about the song, the ambitious album it premiered on, and the Japanse language project Scott & Rivers.

"Modern Dukes" is the first track off of an unofficial Weezer album known as Summer Songs 2000. In today's episode, we learn about the history of SS2K and figure out why "Modern Dukes" and much of its SS2K brethren never made it to an official Weezer album.

"Can't Stop Partying" is the fourth track on Weezer's 2009 album Raditude. It was co-written by Jermain Dupri and features a guest verse from Lil' Wayne. Join us as we explore the complicated history of one of the stranger songs of the Post-Pinkerton era.

In today's episode, John talks about the Weezer B-Side "I Do" from the Green Album era. Why didn't it make the album? Why does it hold a special place in the hearts of Weezer fan? And how is Billy Joel involved? Find out in today's episode.

An introduction to the show, and then an examination of how "Puerta Vallarta" became "Acapulco," and why we have so many versions of a Weezer song that never made it onto a Weezer album.