Chad the Birdcast

ART ALERT! Put on your culture pants cuz we're getting the paints out and doin some artistic expression. First I talk about the great Oisterwijk Warhol Heist of 2024 (totally not a metaphor for anything) and then I get to hang with Graig Weich (BeyondComics.TV) and talk some legendary geekery!  GO SEE BILL AND CHAD'S BELATED CHRISTMAS CAROL!  DOWNLOAD GEKIDO!  SUBSCRIBE TO GRAIG'S YOUTUBE FOLLOW GRAIG:  DRIP NFT @GraigWeich on Insta @GraigWeich on TikTok Recorded LIVE at Chicago’s Historic Green Mill Lounge on 11/09/24 and then from the Birdhouse in Your Soul courtesy of Jeppson’s Malört: The Official Drink of the Apocalypse  Come find me in all your favorite places including my Discord Featuring “Promises” by the Barrerracudas and a snippy of “The Wasteland” courtesy of Ross Bugden Twitter: Instagram For commissions/scores: bugdenross@gmail.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Whelp. Anyway, you can jaywalk legally in NYC now.  Recorded LIVE from my lil hole in the wall (which I own, don't assume anything) courtesy of Jeppson’s Malört: The Official Drink of the Apocalypse  Come find me in all your favorite places including my Discord Featuring “Promises” by the Barrerracudas and a snippy of “The Wasteland” courtesy of Ross Bugden Twitter: Instagram For commissions/scores: bugdenross@gmail.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Halloween Spooksnackular is on! Thrill to Halloween-ONLY episodes for the rest of this month cuz if you can keep your Christmas trees up til February than you can handle this! On the grand finale of the Spooksnackular: I dive into the pumpkin bucket of Halloween history and get to the movies with the great Dr. AC (Horror 101; Hidden Horror) and we talk all the horror we've been snacking on this SCREAMson!  NEW POE-RFECT MERCH IS ALIVE GIVE MONEY TO MUD AND FLOOD!  AND KICK SOME CASH TO DOC'S SCARE-A-THON 2024!  Recorded LIVE at Chicago’s Historic Green Mill Lounge on 10/26/24 and then in the darkest corner of the crypt courtesy of Jeppson’s Malört: The Official Drink of the Apocalypse  Come find me in all your favorite places including my Discord Featuring “Promises” by the Barrerracudas and a snippy of “The Wasteland” courtesy of Ross Bugden Twitter: Instagram For commissions/scores: bugdenross@gmail.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Halloween Spooksnackular is on! Thrill to Halloween-ONLY episodes for the rest of this month cuz if you can keep your Christmas trees up til February than you can handle this! On this penultimate episode of the SCREAMson: I get mad about you getting mad about robots in Wal Mart and reveal that all this time I've been studying how to summon a demon! The Demon Overlord of Fright Fest at Six Flags Great America apparates in the Q101 studios and we got to talking.  NEW POE-RFECT MERCH IS ALIVE GET YOU TO FRIGHT FEST!  Recorded LIVE at Chicago’s Historic Green Mill Lounge on 10/19/24 and then in the courtesy of Jeppson’s Malört: The Official Drink of the Apocalypse and at Q101 101.1 WKQX courtesy of Jeppson’s Malört: The Official Drink of the Apocalypse and all the great humans at Six Flags Great America!! Come find me in all your favorite places including my Discord Featuring “Promises” by the Barrerracudas and a snippy of “The Wasteland” courtesy of Ross Bugden Twitter: Instagram For commissions/scores: bugdenross@gmail.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Halloween Spooksnackular is on! Thrill to Halloween-ONLY episodes for the rest of this month cuz if you can keep your Christmas trees up til February than you can handle this! On this ep, POE-rfect for the SCREAMson, I get after it about Edgar Allan Poe (courtesy of the fine folk at Poe Baltimore) and then into with Isabella Gutierrez (Channel Zero; CHUCKY) about her career in horror. THE BEST!  NEW POE-RFECT MERCH IS ALIVE Come see Chad and Teddy's Halloween Show LIVE Oct 24th Recorded LIVE at Chicago’s Historic Green Mill Lounge on 10/12/24 and then in the courtesy of Jeppson’s Malört: The Official Drink of the Apocalypse and at Q101 101.1 WKQX courtesy of Jeppson’s Malört: The Official Drink of the Apocalypse  Come find me in all your favorite places including my Discord Featuring “Promises” by the Barrerracudas and a snippy of “The Wasteland” courtesy of Ross Bugden Twitter: Instagram For commissions/scores: bugdenross@gmail.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Halloween Spooksnackular is on! Thrill to Halloween-ONLY episodes for the rest of this month cuz if you can keep your Christmas trees up til February than you can handle this! In this terrifying BOO-nus episode, I summon via a haunted ZOOM the great writer Joshua Hull (Glorious; Mouth; Underexposed: The 50 Greatest Movies Never Made)  Check out Underexposed and Glorious and Mouth and PRE-ORDER 8114 while you can and if you're in Indiana, hit up Scarlet Lane Brewing this season, cuz they are the "official beer of horror" NEW POE-RFECT MERCH IS ALIVE Come see Chad and Teddy's Halloween Show LIVE Oct 24th Come find me in all your favorite places including my Discord (Link: https://linktr.ee/ChadtheBird)  Courtesy of Jeppson’s Malört: The Official Drink of the Apocalypse. Featuring “Promises” by the Barrerracudas and a snippy of “The Wasteland” courtesy of Ross Bugden Twitter: Instagram For commissions/scores: bugdenross@gmail.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Halloween Spooksnackular is on! Thrill to Halloween-ONLY episodes for the rest of this month cuz if you can keep your Christmas trees up til February than you can handle this! In this terrifying tale, I unearth a Chad Classic from October of 2023 where I break down the reason for the SCREAMson and then sit down with Katherine Rife and William Morris, the illustrious Heads of Programming for the glorious annual Halloween horror movie festivals at the Music Box in Chicago (Music Box of Horrors: The Dream Child - a 31 day festival and Music Box of Horrors 2024 - an all day marathon) that I think are the best in the world. So dive in with us if you dare! NEW POE-RFECT MERCH IS ALIVE Come see Chad and Teddy's Halloween Show LIVE Oct 24th Come find me in all your favorite places including my Discord (Link: https://linktr.ee/ChadtheBird)  Chad Classic recorded LIVE at Chicago’s Historic Green Mill Lounge on 10/28/23 and then in the courtesy of Jeppson’s Malört: The Official Drink of the Apocalypse and at Q101 101.1 WKQX courtesy of Jeppson’s Malört: The Official Drink of the Apocalypse (Link: https://malort.com/) Featuring "Science Fiction/Double Feature" by Richard O'Brien & Richard Hartley (1975) from The Rocky Horror Picture Show performed by ME and the great Bill Larkin “Promises” by the Barrerracudas and a snippy of “The Wasteland” courtesy of Ross Bugden Twitter: Instagram For commissions/scores: bugdenross@gmail.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Halloween Spooksnackular has begun! Thrill to Halloween-ONLY episodes for the rest of this month cuz if you can keep your Christmas trees up til February than you can handle this! To start this off, we're talking schlock, horror, and cult movie greatness old and new. I pull a classic from the shelf and put on my eulogy for Roger Corman from May 2024 and then get on the Zoom with the Schlocksmith himself: Chris LaMartina (WNUF Halloween Special; Call Girl of Cthulhu; Out There Halloween Mega Tape) and we take a dive deep in a horror submarine into the strange and unusual.  Check out LaMartina's band Beach Creeper, it's perfect for the SCREAMson!  NEW POE-RFECT MERCH IS ALIVE Come catch me Oct 4-6th at The international Edgar Allen Poe Festival and Awards Recorded LIVE from the Paper Machete 5/18/24 at Chicago's Historic Green Mill Lounge and on a haunted Zoom courtesy of Jeppson’s Malört: The Official Drink of the Apocalypse Come find me in all your favorite places including my Discord Featuring “Promises” by the Barrerracudas and a snippy of “The Wasteland” courtesy of Ross Bugden Twitter: Instagram For commissions/scores: bugdenross@gmail.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In which I survive Riot Fest as Batman becomes the first superhero with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame and then I sit down with some of the stars from High Stakes who convince me that improv is good.  Catch Clued-In: An Invitation to Die For at Second City's UP! Comedy Club Oct 10th, 17th, 24th and 31st!  NEW POE-RFECT MERCH IS ALIVE Come catch me Oct 4-6th at The international Edgar Allen Poe Festival and Awards Recorded LIVE from the Paper Machete (https://thepapermachete.org/) 09/14/24 at Chicago's Historic Green Mill Lounge (https://greenmilljazz.com/) and at Q101 101.1 WKQX courtesy of Jeppson’s Malört: The Official Drink of the Apocalypse (Link: https://malort.com/) Come find me in all your favorite places including my Discord (Link: https://linktr.ee/ChadtheBird) Featuring “Promises” by the Barrerracudas and a snippy of “The Wasteland” courtesy of Ross Bugden Twitter: Instagram For commissions/scores: bugdenross@gmail.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In which I go to space just to look around before the line gets too long and get even higher talking alignment, shrooms and ghosts with the iconic Chicago musician comedian Jamie Shriner.  Get in on the Jamie Shriner experience now and check out Corn Baby anytime!  NEW POE-RFECT MERCH IS ALIVE Come catch me Oct 4-6th at The international Edgar Allen Poe Festival and Awards Recorded LIVE from the Paper Machete (https://thepapermachete.org/) 09/07/24 at Chicago's Historic Green Mill Lounge (https://greenmilljazz.com/) and on a Haunted Zoom courtesy of Jeppson’s Malört: The Official Drink of the Apocalypse (Link: https://malort.com/) Come find me in all your favorite places including my Discord (Link: https://linktr.ee/ChadtheBird) Featuring “Promises” by the Barrerracudas and a snippy of “The Wasteland” courtesy of Ross Bugden Twitter: Instagram For commissions/scores: bugdenross@gmail.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In which I survive Friday the 13th by goin over the boards on the Carlsen/Niemann chess drama and checkmating some ghosts with the Executive Director of Poe Baltimore (The Edgar Allan Poe House & Museum): Enrica Jang.  NEW POE-RFECT MERCH IS ALIVE Come catch me Oct 4-6th at The international Edgar Allen Poe Festival and Awards Recorded LIVE from the Paper Machete (https://thepapermachete.org/) 09/07/24 at Chicago's Historic Green Mill Lounge (https://greenmilljazz.com/) and on a Haunted Zoom courtesy of Jeppson’s Malört: The Official Drink of the Apocalypse (Link: https://malort.com/) Come find me in all your favorite places including my Discord (Link: https://linktr.ee/ChadtheBird) Featuring “Promises” by the Barrerracudas and a snippy of “The Wasteland” courtesy of Ross Bugden Twitter: Instagram For commissions/scores: bugdenross@gmail.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In which I talk Britpop, Shoegazing, Punk and Rock without mentioning that weird time when you humans were into swing for like a year in the 90's for some reason before I get on the Zoom with Fremont Pike! It's like I'm in the band! Living the DREAM!  PUT FREMONT PIKE IN YOUR EAR! GET YOUR MERCH HERE! (Link: https://www.chadthebird.com/the-merch)  Recorded LIVE from the Paper Machete (https://thepapermachete.org/) 08/31/24 at Chicago's Historic Green Mill Lounge (https://greenmilljazz.com/) and at the Krow's Nest courtesy of Jeppson’s Malört: The Official Drink of the Apocalypse (Link: https://malort.com/) Come find me in all your favorite places including my Discord (Link: https://linktr.ee/ChadtheBird) Featuring “Promises” by the Barrerracudas, a little bit of "Wonderwall" by Noel Gallagher (Creation 1995) featuring THE Bill Larkin "Klepto Kid" THE NEWEST SINGLE from Fremont Pike by Andrew Springer, Branden Szymanski, Malcolm Cottle, and Anthony Gaedcke prod Alex “Chuck” Krotz and Malcolm Cottle 2024 SG Studios (Wardville, ON) Maac Music Records and a snippy of “The Wasteland” courtesy of Ross Bugden Twitter: Instagram For commissions/scores: bugdenross@gmail.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In which I throw some Rotten Tomatoes the Popcorn Meter for dunkin on Longlegs and talk about La Mans for less than 24 hours with the Crab Man himself: Musician/Comedian Ross Childs.  Follow Ross Childs and experience the Crab Man!  GET YOUR MERCH HERE! (Link: https://www.chadthebird.com/the-merch)  Recorded LIVE from the Paper Machete (https://thepapermachete.org/) 08/24/24 at Chicago's Historic Green Mill Lounge (https://greenmilljazz.com/) and at 101.1 WKQX 2024 courtesy of Jeppson’s Malört: The Official Drink of the Apocalypse (Link: https://malort.com/) Come find me in all your favorite places including my Discord (Link: https://linktr.ee/ChadtheBird) Featuring “Promises” by the Barrerracudas "Air Fryer Blues" by Ross Childs and a snippy of “The Wasteland” courtesy of Ross Bugden Twitter: Instagram For commissions/scores: bugdenross@gmail.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In which we just got back to town so we could sit with the prolific and legendary Chicago improvisor Rob Grabowski in his stately manor to talk comedy, Chicago, the DNC, CHUDS and ER.  Get your Grabowski HERE, HERE, HERE, and HERE GET YOUR MERCH HERE! Recorded LIVE from the Grabowski Manor courtesy of Jeppson’s Malört: The Official Drink of the Apocalypse  Come find me in all your favorite places including my Discord Featuring “Promises” by the Barrerracudas and a snippy of “The Wasteland” courtesy of Ross Bugden Twitter: Instagram For commissions/scores: bugdenross@gmail.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In which I pop by the studio for a hot mic moment on our way to Columbus OH, to discuss the latest in hot-buttery perfumes. Put this up your nose, it's the best way to keep it in mind.  Catch me and my new stuff at the Columbus Comedy Festival 15th and 16th (link: https://columbuscomedyfest.com/portfolio/chad-the-bird/) GET YOUR MERCH HERE! (Link: https://www.chadthebird.com/the-merch)  Recorded LIVE from the Paper Machete (https://thepapermachete.org/) 08/10/24 at Chicago's Historic Green Mill Lounge (https://greenmilljazz.com/) and at 101.1 WKQX 2024 courtesy of Jeppson’s Malört: The Official Drink of the Apocalypse (Link: https://malort.com/)Come find me in all your favorite places including my Discord (Link: https://linktr.ee/ChadtheBird) Featuring “Promises” by the Barrerracudas and a snippy of “The Wasteland” courtesy of Ross Bugden Twitter: Instagram For commissions/scores: bugdenross@gmail.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

 In which I fight through a cold to deliver my findings on the recent Amazon Recall Case while the great and legendary Bill Larkin comes by to show off his recall skills. All of this was done respectively, mind you, if you feel sick STAY HOME and if you can't, be cool man, mask up and wash your damn hands.  Follow Bill Larkin FOREVER! And get a Cameo you'll never forget  Catch me and my new stuff at the Columbus Comedy Festival 15th and 16th  GET YOUR MERCH HERE! Recorded LIVE from the Paper Machete 08/03/24 at Chicago's Historic Green Mill Lounge and at 101.1 WKQX 2024 courtesy of Jeppson’s Malört: The Official Drink of the Apocalypse Come find me in all your favorite places including my DiscordFeaturing “Promises” by the Barrerracudas and a snippy of “The Wasteland” courtesy of Ross Bugden. For commissions/scores: bugdenross@gmail.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Whilst I was dealing with the news that Hello Kitty is not canonically a cat, my ol pal Whitney Chitwood came by the studio cuz she saw a ghost.  Kick Whitney some cash to support Sam Wants Her Sweater Back between Aug 13-Sept 12 AND If you're in Chicago, hit up Lesbian Trailer Bingo Aug 17 at Dorothy Downstairs in Ukranian Village Find out more on instagramCatch me and my new stuff at the Columbus Comedy Festival 15th and 16th GET YOUR MERCH HERE! Recorded LIVE from the Paper Machete 07/27/24 at Chicago's Historic Green Mill Lounge and at 101.1 WKQX 2024 courtesy of Jeppson’s Malört: The Official Drink of the Apocalypse Come find me in all your favorite places including my DiscordFeaturing “Promises” by the Barrerracudas and a snippy of “The Wasteland” courtesy of Ross Bugden. For commissions/scores: bugdenross@gmail.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Description: My full, unedited, unscripted and unmissable hang sesh with the incredible Sara Benincasa Catch me and my new stuff at the Columbus Comedy Festival 15th and 16th GET YOUR MERCH HERE!  Recorded LIVE at Q101 in NBC Tower Chicago courtesy of Jeppson’s Malört: The Official Drink of the Apocalypse Come find me in all your favorite places including my DiscordFeaturing “Promises” by the Barrerracudas and a snippy of “The Wasteland” courtesy of Ross Bugden. For commissions/scores: bugdenross@gmail.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It may be the apocalypse so I called my pal John McCombs and we went to Costco.  Follow John McCombs on his many awesome adventures GET YOUR MERCH HERE!  Recorded LIVE from the Paper Machete 07/13/24 at Chicago's Historic Green Mill Lounge and then live from the Nest courtesy of Jeppson’s Malört: The Official Drink of the Apocalypse Come find me in all your favorite places including my DiscordFeaturing “Promises” by the Barrerracudas and a snippy of “The Wasteland” courtesy of Ross Bugden. For commissions/scores: bugdenross@gmail.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Summer's already smelling like hot asphalt but I got a report on the Paris Olympic protests to soften up the pipes and inspire some movements in you and a full on interview with the legendary broadcaster and Chicago's own: Jill Hopkins Also Bill Larkin‬ and I try our best to get through a drunky sing along for the nation! No spoilers.GET YOUR MERCH HERE! Recorded LIVE from the Paper Machete 06/22/24 at Chicago's Historic Green Mill Lounge and then live from Hopkin's Manor courtesy of Jeppson’s Malört: The Official Drink of the Apocalypse Come find me in all your favorite places including my Discord Featuring "La Merde" by Josh Zagoren and Bill Larkin a parody of "La Mer" by Charles Trenet Columbia (France) 1946 and “Promises” by the Barrerracudas and a snippy of “The Wasteland” courtesy of Ross Bugden Twitter: Instagram For commissions/scores: bugdenross@gmail.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.