Chad the Birdcast

Eat "Fresh"

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 18:11:00 +0000

In which I house a hoagie while I talk about Subway and Communism.

Recorded LIVE at Paper Machete at the Green Mill Cocktail Lounge 2/21/26 in Chicago courtesy of WKQX (Q101.1 FM) and Jeppson’s Malört: The Official Drink of the Apocalypse

Come find me in all your favorite places including my Discord, be gay, do drugs, flock ice.

Featuring “Promises” by the Barrerracudas, a snippy of “The Wasteland” courtesy of Ross Bugden Twitter: Instagram For commissions/scores: bugdenross@gmail.com

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Super Hyperfixation Team GO!

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 22:06:18 +0000

In which I summon CHAD ZERO so he can disassociate and hyperfixate in the face of the current news and together we save our attention spans.

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Recorded LIVE at Paper Machete at the Green Mill Cocktail Lounge 2/14/26 in Chicago courtesy of WKQX (Q101.1 FM) and Jeppson’s Malört: The Official Drink of the Apocalypse

Come find me in all your favorite places including my Discord, be gay, do drugs, flock ice.

Featuring “Promises” by the Barrerracudas, a snippy of “The Wasteland” courtesy of Ross Bugden Twitter: Instagram For commissions/scores: bugdenross@gmail.com

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Olympic Hard

Tue, 17 Feb 2026 18:40:30 +0000

In which we examine the Olympic bulge of rumors that the ski jumpers are juicing their jumps! But that's just the tip.

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Recorded LIVE at Paper Machete at the Green Mill Cocktail Lounge 2/7/26 in Chicago courtesy of WKQX (Q101.1 FM) and Jeppson’s Malört: The Official Drink of the Apocalypse

Come find me in all your favorite places including my Discord, be gay, do drugs, flock ice.

Featuring “Promises” by the Barrerracudas, a snippy of “The Wasteland” courtesy of Ross Bugden Twitter: Instagram For commissions/scores: bugdenross@gmail.com

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O'Hara of O'Hare

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 22:23:16 +0000

In which we memorialize the late great Catherine O'Hara.

Check out PERCEPTION CHECK from Nick Garcia

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Recorded LIVE at Paper Machete at the Green Mill Cocktail Lounge 1/31/26 in Chicago courtesy of WKQX (Q101.1 FM) and Jeppson’s Malört: The Official Drink of the Apocalypse

Come find me in all your favorite places including my Discord, be gay, do drugs, flock ice.

Featuring “Promises” by the Barrerracudas, a snippy of “The Wasteland” courtesy of Ross Bugden Twitter: Instagram For commissions/scores: bugdenross@gmail.com

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Tree Bomb

Tue, 03 Feb 2026 19:48:12 +0000

In which we're totally talking about the weather, that's it.

GET TO ZANIES FEB 3RD

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Recorded LIVE at Paper Machete at the Green Mill Cocktail Lounge 1/24/26 in Chicago courtesy of WKQX (Q101.1 FM) and Jeppson’s Malört: The Official Drink of the Apocalypse

Come find me in all your favorite places including my Discord, be gay, do drugs, flock ice.

Featuring “Promises” by the Barrerracudas, a snippy of “The Wasteland” courtesy of Ross Bugden Twitter: Instagram For commissions/scores: bugdenross@gmail.com

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Wikibirthdaypedia

Mon, 26 Jan 2026 22:17:57 +0000

In which we acknowledge the 25th anniversary of the launch of Wikipedia during the one-year anniversary of CLASS! in January of 2026, which has already been a decade.

CHECK ME AT 1:37:00 at THE BANCHETS

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Recorded LIVE January 19th 2026 from CLASS! at The Lincoln Lodge in Chicago courtesy of WKQX (Q101.1 FM) and Jeppson’s Malört: The Official Drink of the Apocalypse

Come find me in all your favorite places including my Discord, be gay, do drugs, flock ice.

Featuring “Promises” by the Barrerracudas, a snippy of “The Wasteland” courtesy of Ross Bugden Twitter: Instagram For commissions/scores: bugdenross@gmail.com

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Best Worst

Wed, 21 Jan 2026 20:11:46 +0000

Just got back to Chicago and boy is my thermostat tired. What the flock? I'm gone for three days and it feels like the entire city left the window open, it's 4 degrees whilst I'm typing this. So yeah, California Dreamin over here missing San Francisco but we gotta get back to diggin ditches and this last story was a ditch indeed. The annual Consumer Electronics Show is back and with it comes the Worst in Show awards, which I think is just the best.

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Recorded LIVE at Paper Machete at the Green Mill Cocktail Lounge 1/10/25 in Chicago courtesy of WKQX (Q101.1 FM) and Jeppson’s Malört: The Official Drink of the Apocalypse

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Edgar Allan Breakfast Shoes with Chris Riehl

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 00:45:48 +0000

In which I remember one last thing from 2025 and get on the Zoom with my ol pal, Baltimore's own ambassador du Poe, Chris Riehl and we talk eats, drinks and what's comin up for Big Ed's Birthday!

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Recorded LIVE at Paper Machete at the Green Mill Cocktail Lounge 12/20/25 in Chicago courtesy of WKQX (Q101.1 FM) and Jeppson’s Malört: The Official Drink of the Apocalypse

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"Happy" New Year

Fri, 09 Jan 2026 18:12:52 +0000

It's a new year and it's already been a decade but somehow you're doin Dry January? Respect.

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Recorded LIVE at Paper Machete at the Green Mill Cocktail Lounge 12/27/25 in Chicago courtesy of WKQX (Q101.1 FM) and 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, a snippy of “The Wasteland” courtesy of Ross Bugden Twitter: Instagram For commissions/scores: bugdenross@gmail.com

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The Tale of the Christmas Egg

Fri, 26 Dec 2025 19:02:02 +0000

On a very special Holiday Episode of the Birdcast: I go in deep up the tale end of the story of the Fabregé Christmas Egg of Auckland! HAPPY HOLIDAYS, HUMANS!

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Recorded LIVE at Paper Machete at the Green Mill Cocktail Lounge 12/13/25 in Chicago courtesy of WKQX (Q101.1 FM) and 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, a snippy of “The Wasteland” courtesy of Ross Bugden Twitter: Instagram For commissions/scores: bugdenross@gmail.com

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Thermostatus Update

Mon, 15 Dec 2025 21:47:02 +0000

In which I was asked by The Climate Pod to comment on the current state of the vibe here on planet Earth and I went off on some party etiquette.

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Recorded LIVE at The Climate Pod LIVE at the Lincoln Lodge in Chicago courtesy of WKQX (Q101.1 FM) and Jeppson’s Malört: The Official Drink of the Apocalypse

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Featuring “Promises” by the Barrerracudas, a snippy of “The Wasteland” courtesy of Ross Bugden Twitter: Instagram For commissions/scores: bugdenross@gmail.com

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An Olive Garden Greeting

Mon, 08 Dec 2025 19:35:07 +0000

In which I get after the reason for the season: Unlimited Breadsticks!

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Recorded LIVE Nov 20th 2025 from CLASS! at The Lincoln Lodge in Chicago courtesy of WKQX (Q101.1 FM) and 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, a snippy of “The Wasteland” courtesy of Ross Bugden Twitter: Instagram For commissions/scores: bugdenross@gmail.com

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What's in a Namesbreth?

Mon, 08 Dec 2025 18:51:28 +0000

In which I emerge from the bunker to a holiday wonderland and try to understand Pete Hegseth and his problem with names.

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Recorded LIVE at Paper Machete at the Green Mill Cocktail Lounge 11/22/25 in Chicago courtesy of WKQX (Q101.1 FM) and 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, a snippy of “The Wasteland” courtesy of Ross Bugden Twitter: Instagram For commissions/scores: bugdenross@gmail.com

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Thanksgiving Almaniac

Tue, 25 Nov 2025 17:51:44 +0000

In which I lie low in the bunker as the Thanksgiving is upon us and we discuss the end of Farmers' Almanac (no not THAT one).

GET YOUR JOLLIES HERE!

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Recorded LIVE at Paper Machete at the Green Mill Cocktail Lounge 11/15/25 in Chicago courtesy of WKQX (Q101.1 FM) and 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, a snippy of “The Wasteland” courtesy of Ross Bugden Twitter: Instagram For commissions/scores: bugdenross@gmail.com

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Big Mighty Fitz

Tue, 18 Nov 2025 17:59:02 +0000

In which we dive deep into the Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald.

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Featuring the legendary Bill Larkin on vocals and keys. Recorded LIVE at Paper Machete at the Green Mill Cocktail Lounge 11/8/25 in Chicago courtesy of WKQX (Q101.1 FM) and 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, a snippy of “The Wasteland” courtesy of Ross Bugden Twitter: Instagram For commissions/scores: bugdenross@gmail.com

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Pennies for Your Thoughts and Prayers

Mon, 10 Nov 2025 21:03:21 +0000

In which I spend a lil time makin cents outta the latest plan to phase-out the penny as November kicks in the door.

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Recorded LIVE at Paper Machete at the Green Mill Cocktail Lounge 11/1/25 in Chicago courtesy of WKQX (Q101.1 FM) and 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, a snippy of “The Wasteland” courtesy of Ross Bugden Twitter: Instagram For commissions/scores: bugdenross@gmail.com

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Candy Dandy

Tue, 04 Nov 2025 20:21:46 +0000

In which I talk sweets and treats and tricks over the Halloweekend 2025 which in spite of the world around me: Was pretty dope.

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Recorded LIVE at Paper Machete at the Green Mill Cocktail Lounge 10/25/25 in Chicago courtesy of WKQX (Q101.1 FM) and 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, a snippy of “The Wasteland” courtesy of Ross Bugden Twitter: Instagram For commissions/scores: bugdenross@gmail.com

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Trick or Treat and TiVO

Mon, 27 Oct 2025 18:43:53 +0000

You've had your Netflix and chill and it's gettin cold. I say we bring back TiVO for Halloween (I guess we could summon it, they did that in the Craft I think). Anyway, yeah TiVO is no more and it may not be right for the Halloweekend, but last week I gave it a proper eulogy and totally staked it best I could cuz ya never know. Hit up a haunt, help out a favorite fiend and have a good Halloween, humans. I'm out here with ya!

COME FIND HERE OCT 28th

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Recorded LIVE at Paper Machete at the Green Mill Cocktail Lounge 10/18/25 in Chicago courtesy of WKQX (Q101.1 FM) and 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, a snippy of “The Wasteland” courtesy of Ross Bugden Twitter: Instagram For commissions/scores: bugdenross@gmail.com

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Pinball: No Regert with Rob Berk

Mon, 13 Oct 2025 20:12:16 +0000

In which I get back from three weeks on the road, no regerts and get to pinballin cuz it's PINBALL EXPO BAYBEE!!! I kick off the expo talkin to founder and two-time Guinness World Record holder Rob Berk live from his record-winning gallery: Past Times Arcade!

GET TO PINBALL EXPO 2025!

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Recorded LIVE at CLASS! at the Lincoln Lodge 9/17/25 courtesy of WKQX (Q101.1 FM) and 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, a snippy of “The Wasteland” courtesy of Ross Bugden Twitter: Instagram For commissions/scores: bugdenross@gmail.com

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Labubonic Plague

Tue, 30 Sep 2025 18:51:51 +0000

In which we go gaga on what you'll dodo for Labubus and what they mean for you!

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Recorded LIVE at The Paper Machete 09/20/25 at Chicago's Historic Green Mill Cocktail Lounge courtesy of WKQX (Q101.1 FM) and 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, a snippy of “The Wasteland” courtesy of Ross Bugden Twitter: Instagram For commissions/scores: bugdenross@gmail.com

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Slug Dong

Mon, 22 Sep 2025 22:54:16 +0000

In which I discuss reaction vs response and some serious spooky true crime involving doorbells. RING A DANG DOO!

Sept 23rd 360 Chicago - GET UP HERE!

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Recorded LIVE at The Paper Machete 09/13/25 at Chicago's Historic Green Mill Cocktail Lounge courtesy of WKQX (Q101.1 FM) and 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, a snippy of “The Wasteland” courtesy of Ross Bugden Twitter: Instagram For commissions/scores: bugdenross@gmail.com

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An OrgyEulogy

Tue, 09 Sep 2025 19:01:19 +0000

We're back from Columbus and Chicago is beautiful, happy to be home and recoverin nicely in a hot tub of Malört and mozz stix. Meantime, I reported on the Burning Man OrgyDome collapse so get your bacon ready, be it Burngin or Fluffer and sit in glorious orgymorium of that which we lost.

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Recorded LIVE at The Paper Machete 08/30/25 at Chicago's Historic Green Mill Cocktail Lounge courtesy of WKQX (Q101.1 FM) and 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, a snippy of “The Wasteland” courtesy of Ross Bugden Twitter: Instagram For commissions/scores: bugdenross@gmail.com

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Skibidi Word Rizz

Mon, 01 Sep 2025 21:09:58 +0000

It's Labor Day but I'm workin cuz technically I'm not a citizen cuz I'm a bird so YOU'RE WELCOME! I went in on the new words added to the Cambridge Dictionary and learned what skibidi means.

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Recorded LIVE at The Paper Machete 08/23/25 at Chicago's Historic Green Mill Cocktail Lounge courtesy of WKQX (Q101.1 FM) and 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, a snippy of “The Wasteland” courtesy of Ross Bugden Twitter: Instagram For commissions/scores: bugdenross@gmail.com

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Get On the Dave Matthews Bus

Mon, 18 Aug 2025 17:19:41 +0000

It's the finale! We did it! We're back! On this special third part of the previous three episodes of The Returning: I finally get to dump the facts about the great Dave Matthews Bus Incident, which I've been waiting for probably my whole life. Get on the bus with me and strap in.

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Recorded LIVE at The Paper Machete 08/09/25 at Chicago's Historic Green Mill Cocktail Lounge courtesy of WKQX (Q101.1 FM) and 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, a snippy of “The Wasteland” courtesy of Ross Bugden Twitter: Instagram For commissions/scores: bugdenross@gmail.com

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Unfrozen 90's Baby

Mon, 18 Aug 2025 16:45:53 +0000

Its the Return of the Birdcast PART 2: The Coming Backening! In the thrilling penultimate second ep of the return, I go back in time and thaw out some classic nineties references.

Recorded LIVE at The Paper Machete 08/02/25 at Chicago's Historic Green Mill Cocktail Lounge courtesy of WKQX (Q101.1 FM) and 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, a snippy of “The Wasteland” courtesy of Ross Bugden Twitter: Instagram For commissions/scores: bugdenross@gmail.com

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Still Buzzin

Mon, 18 Aug 2025 16:03:28 +0000

In which I return after a three-week hiatus after my butt healed from being on that bike ride. We get into some serious prankin learning about the Lord of Larfs: Soren Sorenson Adams. My king.

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Recorded LIVE at CLASS! 06/25/25 at The Lincoln Lodge courtesy of Jeppson’s Malört: The Official Drink of the Apocalypse and then in the Birdhouse courtesy of WKQX (Q101.1 FM)

Come find me in all your favorite places including my Discord

Featuring “Promises” by the Barrerracudas, a snippy of “The Wasteland” courtesy of Ross Bugden Twitter: Instagram For commissions/scores: bugdenross@gmail.com

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Superman: The Review

Mon, 21 Jul 2025 20:44:11 +0000

In which I review the new James Gunn Superman (2025) and then some!

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Recorded LIVE at The Paper Machete 07/12/25 at Chicago's Historic Green Mill Cocktail Lounge courtesy of WKQX (Q101.1 FM) and 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, a snippy of “The Wasteland” courtesy of Ross Bugden Twitter: Instagram For commissions/scores: bugdenross@gmail.com

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Lottery, Lotter-YOU!

Mon, 14 Jul 2025 20:02:40 +0000

July 4th: A day when America celebrates its victorious freedom from a rich aristocracy by spending a ton on explosives, scaring the pets and giving lil birds like me a reason to crush 100mg. The day after, however, we're talking about the lottery. Which I think is some deep deep irony. RHYMES!

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Recorded LIVE at The Paper Machete 07/05/25 at Chicago's Historic Green Mill Cocktail Lounge courtesy of WKQX (Q101.1 FM) and 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, a snippy of “The Wasteland” courtesy of Ross Bugden Twitter: Instagram For commissions/scores: bugdenross@gmail.com

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Doo Crime Podcast

Mon, 07 Jul 2025 17:59:58 +0000

In my newest dooby DOOist true crime podcast, I get the gang back together and dive into the mystery of the Scooby Doo Bandit of Duncansville AL.

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Recorded LIVE at The Paper Machete 06/28/25 at Chicago's Historic Green Mill Cocktail Lounge courtesy of WKQX (Q101.1 FM) and 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, a snippy of “The Wasteland” courtesy of Ross Bugden Twitter: Instagram For commissions/scores: bugdenross@gmail.com

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A Little Science

Thu, 03 Jul 2025 19:42:18 +0000

We're gonna get REAL SMALL as we dive into some science and then we're goin back to Blue Island Beer Co. for a fan requested reprise of Good Vibrations for Everyday People with THE Bill Larkin (yeah I know we just did it but you asked and when you ask I DO IT!)

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Recorded LIVE at The Paper Machete 06/28/25 at Chicago's Historic Green Mill Cocktail Lounge courtesy of WKQX (Q101.1 FM) and Jeppson’s Malört: The Official Drink of the Apocalypse and at Blue Island Beer Co. 06/22/25

Come find me in all your favorite places including my Discord

Featuring “Promises” by the Barrerracudas, a snippy of “The Wasteland” courtesy of Ross Bugden Twitter: Instagram For commissions/scores: bugdenross@gmail.com

"Good Vibrations for Everyday People" a medley by Bill Larkin and Josh Zagoren featuring: "Everyday People" Sly Stone 1968 "Wouldn't It Be Nice" Brian Wilson, Tony Asher and Mike Love 1966 "California Girls" Brian Wilson and Mike Love 1965 "Hot Fun in the Summertime" Sly Stone 1969 "Good Vibrations" Brian Wilson and Mike Love 1966 "Thank You (Falettinme Be Mice Elf Agin)" Sly Stone 1969 "Dance to the Music" Sly Stone 1967 "Everybody is a Star" Sly Stone 1969 "God Only Knows" Brian Wilson and Tony Asher 1966

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Bri and Sly feat. Bill Larkin

Tue, 24 Jun 2025 19:34:10 +0000

The following is a musicuology for Brian Wilson and Sly Stone featuring the great Bill Larkin on piano.

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Recorded LIVE at The Paper Machete 06/14/25 at Chicago's Historic Green Mill Cocktail Lounge courtesy of Jeppson’s Malört: The Official Drink of the Apocalypse and then in the Birdhouse courtesy of WKQX (Q101.1 FM)

Come find me in all your favorite places including my Discord

Featuring “Promises” by the Barrerracudas, a snippy of “The Wasteland” courtesy of Ross Bugden Twitter: Instagram For commissions/scores: bugdenross@gmail.com

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Standing-Only Summer

Mon, 16 Jun 2025 20:07:51 +0000

In which I discuss the Skyrider 2.0 airline seating being the ultimate expression of your avian envy, humans. But y'all got things I want too.

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Recorded LIVE at CLASS! 05/29/25 at The Lincoln Lodge courtesy of Jeppson’s Malört: The Official Drink of the Apocalypse and then in the Birdhouse courtesy of WKQX (Q101.1 FM)

Come find me in all your favorite places including my Discord

Featuring “Promises” by the Barrerracudas, a snippy of “The Wasteland” courtesy of Ross Bugden Twitter: Instagram For commissions/scores: bugdenross@gmail.com

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Breezy and Cheesy

Mon, 09 Jun 2025 20:42:53 +0000

I run down Cooper's Hill for the annual Double Gloucester Cheese Rolling and Wake cuz that's how good cheese is!

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Recorded LIVE at The Paper Machete 05/31/25 at Chicago's Historic Green Mill Cocktail Lounge courtesy of Jeppson’s Malört: The Official Drink of the Apocalypse and then in the Birdhouse courtesy of WKQX (Q101.1 FM)

Come find me in all your favorite places including my Discord

Featuring “Promises” by the Barrerracudas, a snippy of “The Wasteland” courtesy of Ross Bugden Twitter: Instagram For commissions/scores: bugdenross@gmail.com

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Anchor Steamed at Blue Island Beer Co.

Mon, 02 Jun 2025 23:35:54 +0000

In the thrilling conclusion from last episode, I survive and spin a report from back in March when Bill Larkin and me were LIVE at Blue Island Beer Co which we're doin again June 22nd so get tix now!

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Recorded LIVE at Blue Island Beer Co. 03/28/25 courtesy of Blue Island and Jeppson’s Malört: The Official Drink of the Apocalypse and then in the Birdhouse courtesy of WKQX (101.1 FM)

Come find me in all your favorite places including my Discord

Featuring “Promises” by the Barrerracudas, a snippy of “The Wasteland” courtesy of Ross Bugden Twitter: Instagram For commissions/scores: bugdenross@gmail.com

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The Tale of Leeroy Jenkins

Mon, 02 Jun 2025 23:32:07 +0000

In which we go all in on the legend and I end on a cliffhanger! ADDENDUM: The line actually is "Alright, time's up. Let's do this." I was lost in the sauce.

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Recorded LIVE at The Paper Machete 05/17/25 at Chicago's Historic Green Mill Cocktail Lounge courtesy of Jeppson’s Malört: The Official Drink of the Apocalypse and then in the Birdhouse courtesy of WKQX (101.1 FM)

Come find me in all your favorite places including my Discord

Featuring “Promises” by the Barrerracudas, a snippy of “The Wasteland” courtesy of Ross Bugden Twitter: Instagram For commissions/scores: bugdenross@gmail.com

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Everybody Popes

Mon, 19 May 2025 20:09:20 +0000

In which I do my best to honor that the pope is from Chicago but all the jokes have been taken and we get the straight poop on dooks from the doc! If you have anything you'd like Josh the Hand and the Doc to cover on the next MEDICINAL, hit me up at thebirdchad@gmail.com (just for funs, this is not advice)

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Recorded LIVE at The Paper Machete 05/10/25 at Chicago's Historic Green Mill Cocktail Lounge courtesy of Jeppson’s Malört: The Official Drink of the Apocalypse and then in the Birdhouse courtesy of WKQX (101.1 FM)

Come find me in all your favorite places including my Discord

Featuring “Promises” by the Barrerracudas, a snippy of “The Wasteland” courtesy of Ross Bugden Twitter: Instagram For commissions/scores: bugdenross@gmail.com

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Star Wars is Medicinal

Mon, 12 May 2025 19:32:11 +0000

In which it was the day beforeth May the 4th and I had to talk about fonts! I did my best to not talk about Star Wars but failed miserably and then we start a new segment that's very good for you so stay with us.

If you have anything you'd like Josh the Hand and the Doc to cover on the next MEDICINAL, hit me up at thebirdchad@gmail.com (just for funs, this is not advice)

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Recorded LIVE at The Paper Machete 05/03/25 at Chicago's Historic Green Mill Cocktail Lounge courtesy of Jeppson’s Malört: The Official Drink of the Apocalypse and then in the Birdhouse courtesy of WKQX (101.1 FM)

Come find me in all your favorite places including my Discord

Featuring “Promises” by the Barrerracudas, a snippy of “The Wasteland” courtesy of Ross Bugden Twitter: Instagram For commissions/scores: bugdenross@gmail.com

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The Full Load

Tue, 06 May 2025 16:10:36 +0000

This one's all about SPORTS!

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Recorded LIVE at The Paper Machete 04/26/25 at Chicago's Historic Green Mill Cocktail Lounge and at CLASS! 04/30/25 at Lincoln Lodge courtesy of Jeppson’s Malört: The Official Drink of the Apocalypse and then in the Birdhouse courtesy of WKQX (101.1 FM)

Come find me in all your favorite places including my Discord

Featuring “Promises” by the Barrerracudas, a snippy of “The Wasteland” courtesy of Ross Bugden Twitter: Instagram For commissions/scores: bugdenross@gmail.com

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Human Headlines

Mon, 28 Apr 2025 20:19:20 +0000

HOT MONDAY BONUS EPISODE? Kick that case of the munnndays in the face with me as I give you a triple dose of me from now and then, past and present, here and there and sometimes Y. First off, two minutes of me live at 20x2 Chicago where my assignment was "What is the Mission?" (SPOILERS for The Mission) and then I get straight to the news. There's a lot of news out there, humans, but I'm just here for the headlines.

CHECK OUT 20x2

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Recorded LIVE at 20x2 at GMan Tavern 03/23/25; The Paper Machete 04/19/25 and 10/01/21 at Chicago's Historic Green Mill Cocktail Lounge courtesy of Jeppson’s Malört: The Official Drink of the Apocalypse and then in the Birdhouse courtesy of WKQX (101.1 FM)

Come find me in all your favorite places including my Discord

Featuring “Promises” by the Barrerracudas, a snippy of “The Wasteland” courtesy of Ross Bugden Twitter: Instagram For commissions/scores: bugdenross@gmail.com

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Dire Science

Mon, 28 Apr 2025 16:24:24 +0000

In which I pull a classic and some hard science but is it as dire as they say?!

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Recorded LIVE at the Paper Machete 04/12/25 and 01/26/19 at Chicago's Historic Green Mill Cocktail Lounge courtesy of Jeppson’s Malört: The Official Drink of the Apocalypse and then in the Birdhouse courtesy of WKQX (101.1 FM)

Come find me in all your favorite places including my Discord

Featuring “Promises” by the Barrerracudas, a snippy of “The Wasteland” courtesy of Ross Bugden Twitter: Instagram For commissions/scores: bugdenross@gmail.com

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Wellesness Check

Mon, 14 Apr 2025 21:31:04 +0000

In which we returned from C2E2 happy and content but without a lot of content for the week so I pull some Chad Classics from the shelf from 2017.

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Recorded LIVE at the Paper Machete 03/18/17 and 04/01/17 at Chicago's Historic Green Mill Cocktail Lounge courtesy of Jeppson’s Malört: The Official Drink of the Apocalypse and then in the Birdhouse courtesy of WKQX (101.1 FM)

Come find me in all your favorite places including my Discord

Featuring “Promises” by the Barrerracudas, a snippy of “The Wasteland” courtesy of Ross Bugden Twitter: Instagram For commissions/scores: bugdenross@gmail.com

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Tales of Great Booty

Mon, 07 Apr 2025 21:57:09 +0000

In which I bring you some pirate tales of treasure, municipal elections and lots of booty! First a follow-up to my pitch to unite the 46th and 48th ward in Chicago (This is the original, get into it) and then we pull a Chad Classic from the ol vinyl wall from 2019 when we went treasure diving! Hehe... booty.

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And check out BREATHING ROOM some time!

Recorded LIVE at the Paper Machete 03/29/25 and 10/26/19 at Chicago's Historic Green Mill Cocktail Lounge courtesy of Jeppson’s Malört: The Official Drink of the Apocalypse and then in the Birdhouse courtesy of WKQX (101.1 FM)

Come find me in all your favorite places including my Discord

Featuring “Promises” by the Barrerracudas, a snippy of “The Wasteland” courtesy of Ross Bugden Twitter: Instagram For commissions/scores: bugdenross@gmail.com

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Business Beards with Luke Dimyan

Mon, 31 Mar 2025 21:50:13 +0000

In which Spring has sprung and it's gettin inappropriate so we're gonna get into it about Bradford pear trees and it's gonna get musty. Then, on a very special episode of Out of Character with Josh Zagoren, my roommate reveals his secret double life as he interviews the immaculate Luke Dimyan from The Chosen.

GET TO CLASS AT C2E2

WATCH LUKE IN THE CHOSEN

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Recorded LIVE at the Paper Machete 03/22/25 at Chicago's Historic Green Mill Cocktail Lounge courtesy of Jeppson’s Malört: The Official Drink of the Apocalypse and then in the Birdhouse courtesy of WKQX (101.1 FM)

Come find me in all your favorite places including my Discord

Featuring “Promises” by the Barrerracudas, a snippy of “The Wasteland” courtesy of Ross Bugden Twitter: Instagram For commissions/scores: bugdenross@gmail.com

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Good Cardboard with Andrew Marchetti

Tue, 25 Mar 2025 17:47:18 +0000

In which I go all in on Southwest airlines dropping the freebags whilst surviving a contact drunk cuz it was St Paddy's Day in Chicago and then my roommate kicks off the newest segment OUT OF CHARACTER and he interviews the great and sweet-smelling Andrew Marchetti (Puppeteer/Puppet Maker/Producer).

Go see Andrew Marchetti in anything by Dead Reckoning HERE in Chicago

COME TO BLUE ISLAND!

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Recorded LIVE at the Paper Machete 03/15/25 at Chicago's Historic Green Mill Cocktail Lounge courtesy of Jeppson’s Malört: The Official Drink of the Apocalypse and then in the Birdhouse courtesy of WKQX (101.1 FM)

Come find me in all your favorite places including my Discord

Featuring “Promises” by the Barrerracudas, a snippy of “The Wasteland” courtesy of Ross Bugden Twitter: Instagram For commissions/scores: bugdenross@gmail.com

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St Paddy's Monopoly

Mon, 17 Mar 2025 21:33:10 +0000

It's THAT time of the year again, humans: The river is green and so am I! I talk about Monopoly and then pull a classic from the St Paddy's Days of Yore. The Before Times. The Old Days. Back in good ol 2017.

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COME TO BLUE ISLAND!

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Recorded LIVE at the Paper Machete 03/08/25 and 03/18/17 at Chicago's Historic Green Mill Cocktail Lounge 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, a snippy of “The Wasteland” courtesy of Ross Bugden Twitter: Instagram For commissions/scores: bugdenross@gmail.com

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Whiskers and Nips

Fri, 07 Mar 2025 21:21:55 +0000

It's SMARCH and our 40th Birdcast since joining up with Q101 so pop some champers and come on a journey with me all about my jealousy of your human parts. Are you nervous? Does it feel weird? Good! Know your privilege.

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Recorded LIVE at the Paper Machete 03/01/25 at Chicago's Historic Green Mill Cocktail Lounge and then from CLASS! 02/15/25 at Lincoln Lodge 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, a snippy of “The Wasteland” courtesy of Ross Bugden Twitter: Instagram For commissions/scores: bugdenross@gmail.com

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Mummy Dearest with Me!

Fri, 28 Feb 2025 20:41:18 +0000

It's February and that means we're stayin in, grabbin sips and flippin through the ol vinyl collection of ME! To close out the month, here's the Chad Classic Finale and it's allll about MUMMIES!

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Recorded LIVE at the Paper Machete 02/22/25 and then from back in the day 07/21/18 at Chicago's Historic Green Mill Cocktail Lounge 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, a snippy of “The Wasteland” courtesy of Ross Bugden Twitter: Instagram For commissions/scores: bugdenross@gmail.com

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Science-a-gogo-a-geddon with Me

Tue, 25 Feb 2025 19:41:34 +0000

It's February and that means we're stayin in, grabbin sips and flippin through the ol vinyl collection of ME! This week I went all-in on my favorite thing you humans have ever done (besides mozzerella sticks and Tubi): SCIENCE! Not one but two reports of my hypin up the greatest of disciplines, one from this week about Asteroid 2024 YR4 (you're not gonna wanna miss a thing, there) and then some classic science news from September 2018 so hydrate cuz it'll get nostalgic.

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Recorded LIVE at the Lincoln Lodge 01/16/25 and then from the Paper Machete 9/22/18 at Chicago's Historic Green Mill Cocktail Lounge courtesy of Jeppson’s Malört: The Official Drink of the Apocalypse

Come find me in all your favorite places including my Discord

Featuring a lil bit of "I Don't Wanna Miss a Thing" by Diane Warren with the great Bill Larkin, “Promises” by the Barrerracudas, a snippy of “The Wasteland” courtesy of Ross Bugden Twitter: Instagram For commissions/scores: bugdenross@gmail.com

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Superbowling and Malört

Fri, 14 Feb 2025 23:48:02 +0000

Yup it's cold, it's snowing and I'm going through some old memories from the vault. This week I bring you my history of Malört from last CLASS! live from the Lincoln Lodge and then I pull a post-Superbowl (GO BIRDS!) Chad Classic from February 2018!

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Recorded LIVE at the Lincoln Lodge 01/16/25 and then from the Paper Machete 2/10/18 at Chicago's Historic Green Mill Cocktail Lounge 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, a snippy of “The Wasteland” courtesy of Ross Bugden Twitter: Instagram For commissions/scores: bugdenross@gmail.com

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Bubbles in the Deep

Sat, 08 Feb 2025 21:21:50 +0000

In which I go out to SEA!!! Join me, lads, to the open waters whereabouts the rumblings be dark and beefy and the lungfish grow to a ripe old age. I talk pings and nuclear threats and then pop on a five year old (almost to the DAY) Chad Classic from the vault, perfect for any voyage.

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Recorded LIVE The Paper Machete 02/01/25 and 2/11/17 at Chicago's Historic Green Mill Cocktail Lounge 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, a snippy of “The Wasteland” courtesy of Ross Bugden Twitter: Instagram For commissions/scores: bugdenross@gmail.com

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Pinball City the Finale with Me

Fri, 31 Jan 2025 20:05:51 +0000

Get up, it's 2025 and we're plungin in. You're not in the Birdcast anymore, the news is too bleak, it's too freaky out there so we decided to portal to Pinball City and totally took you with us, sorry. I'm goin all in on my love and allegiance to the silver ball with an entire month of pinball madness, hijacking your usual programming with my favorite thing you humans have ever done and also figure out what Irony actually is. Then we go back in time to April of last year when I dropped some hard history about Chicago and Pinball and decided that Chicago should henceforth be known as "Pinball City".

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Check out the stream from this week, it was LIT!

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Recorded LIVE The Paper Machete 01/25/25 and 4/27/24 at Chicago's Historic Green Mill Cocktail Lounge 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, a snippy of “The Wasteland” courtesy of Ross Bugden Twitter: Instagram For commissions/scores: bugdenross@gmail.com

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Jets Flappers and the Future of Pinball with Stern

Fri, 24 Jan 2025 23:28:03 +0000

Get up, it's 2025 and we're plungin in. You're not in the Birdcast anymore, the news is too bleak, it's too freaky out there so we decided to portal to Pinball City and totally took you with us, sorry. I'm goin all in on my love and allegiance to the silver ball with an entire month of pinball madness, hijacking your usual programming with my favorite thing you humans have ever done and also take a moment for David Lynch. This week I climbed Pinball Mountain to the summit, to Stern Pinball HQ itself, humbled and honored, to hang out with the legends themselves: Brian Eddy, Dwight Sullivan and Chuck Ernst

Links to Help the LA Wildfires:

SELAH Neighborhood Homeless Coalition

LA Family Housing

MPTF

Entertainment Community Fund

GET TO CLASS!

Check out Dungeons and Dragons: The Tyrant's Eye from our buds at Stern!

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Recorded LIVE The Paper Machete 01/18/25 at Chicago's Historic Green Mill Cocktail Lounge and at Stern Pinball 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, a snippy of “The Wasteland” courtesy of Ross Bugden Twitter: Instagram For commissions/scores: bugdenross@gmail.com

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pinball Wizards at Logan Arcade

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:57:32 +0000

Get up, it's 2025 and we're plungin in. You're not in the Birdcast anymore, the news is too bleak, it's too freaky out there so we decided to portal to Pinball City and totally took you with us, sorry. I'm goin all in on my love and allegiance to the silver ball with an entire month of pinball madness, hijacking your usual programming with my favorite thing you humans have ever done and also probably dunk on Microsoft. This week I got to hang out with my good pals (and yours if you watch my pinball streams, which you should do) Arunas Ingaunis and Nicholas Davis of the illustrious Logan Arcade and we talked pins in depth so take notes! And then don't forget to vote Logan Arcade "Best Pinball Bar" of the 2025 TWIPY'S

Links to Help the LA Wildfires:

SELAH Neighborhood Homeless Coalition

LA Family Housing

MPTF

Entertainment Community Fund

GET TO CLASS!

And BUY SOME STUFF

Recorded LIVE The Paper Machete 01/11/25 at Chicago's Historic Green Mill Cocktail Lounge and at Logan Arcade 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, a snippy of “The Wasteland” courtesy of Ross Bugden Twitter: Instagram For commissions/scores: bugdenross@gmail.com

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cake and Pinball with Cartoonist/Illustrator Jon Chad

Sat, 11 Jan 2025 18:56:36 +0000

Get up, it's 2025 and we're plungin in. You're not in the Birdcast anymore, the news is too bleak, it's too freaky out there so we decided to portal to Pinball City and totally took you with us, sorry. I'm goin all in on my love and allegiance to the silver ball with an entire month of pinball madness, hijacking your usual programming with my favorite thing you humans have ever done. And also there's darts. This week, your first resident of Pinball City is the great Jon Chad author/illustrator of one of my favorite books ever written by your species Pinball: A Graphic History of the Silver Ball.

Links to Help the LA Wildfires:

SELAH Neighborhood Homeless Coalition

LA Family Housing

MPTF

Entertainment Community Fund

GET READY TO GET TO CLASS!

Get to Know Jon Chad

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Recorded LIVE The Paper Machete 01/04/25 at Chicago's Historic Green Mill Cocktail Lounge and in the Zoom courtesy of Q101 101.1 WKQX and 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, a snippy of “The Wasteland” courtesy of Ross Bugden Twitter: Instagram For commissions/scores: bugdenross@gmail.com

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Aud Lang Fine with Josh Zagoren and Cody Benefiel

Tue, 31 Dec 2024 22:07:15 +0000

It's the last ep of December and 2024! Which must mean it's time for the 2024 Winter Holiday End o'the Year Roundup Spectacular! Yeah, I just came up with it but let's go, it's cold. For this holidazzlin finale, I deliver my final report of the year right to you, America! Stay tuned post report for a very special meta end of the year interview that'll take us out until next week when we get back to work. HAPPY NEW YEAR, HUMANS! Yer my favorite.

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Recorded LIVE The Paper Machete12/28/24 at Chicago's Historic Green Mill Cocktail Lounge courtesy of Q101 101.1 WKQX and Jeppson’s Malört: The Official Drink of the Apocalypse

Come find me in all your favorite places including my Discord

Featuring "Another Flockin Christmas Song" by Bill Larkin and Chad the Bird, “Promises” by the Barrerracudas, a snippy of “The Wasteland” courtesy of Ross Bugden Twitter: Instagram For commissions/scores: bugdenross@gmail.com

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Holly Jolly Dread with Chad the Bird

Fri, 27 Dec 2024 17:55:29 +0000

It's STILL December! And that must mean it's time for the 2024 Winter Holiday End o'the Year Roundup Spectacular! Yeah, I just came up with it but let's go, it's cold. For this holidazzlin episode, in a post-Christmas cozy corner, I pull some classic reports from December's past from the shelf and put em on the turntable just for you.

GO SEE BILL AND CHAD'S BELATED CHRISTMAS CAROL!

GET READY TO GET TO CLASS!

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Recorded LIVE The Paper Machete 12/01/2018, 12/28/2019 and 12/21/24 at Chicago's Historic Green Mill Cocktail Lounge courtesy of Q101 101.1 WKQX and Jeppson’s Malört: The Official Drink of the Apocalypse

Come find me in all your favorite places including my Discord

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Chad Saves Christmas with Santa Claus

Fri, 20 Dec 2024 21:47:32 +0000

It's December! And that must mean it's time for the 2024 Winter Holiday End o'the Year Roundup Spectacular! Yeah, I just came up with it but let's go, it's cold. For this holidazzlin episode, I give America a gift from Tokyo and learn that if you believe and are a good bird then Santa will be on your podcast and if you don't believe me, go to Q101's YouTube and you will feel the magic!

GO SEE BILL AND CHAD'S BELATED CHRISTMAS CAROL!

GET READY TO GET TO CLASS!

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Recorded LIVE The Paper Machete 12/14/24 at Chicago's Historic Green Mill Cocktail Lounge and at at the Lounge courtesy of Q101 101.1 WKQX and 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.com

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Chi-Chis and Cheer with Comedian Bill Larkin

Fri, 13 Dec 2024 19:36:54 +0000

It's December! And that must mean it's time for the 2024 Winter Holiday End o'the Year Roundup Spectacular! Yeah, I just came up with it but let's go, it's cold. For this holidazzlin episode, I drop some spicy takes on the mild salsa that was Chi-Chi's (IFYKYK) and then take you behind the scenes where the great Bill Larkin and I are rehearsing for Bill and Chad's Belated Christmas Carol our ONE NIGHT ONLY cabaret at Davenport's on Dec 28th.

GO SEE BILL AND CHAD'S BELATED CHRISTMAS CAROL!

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Recorded LIVE The Paper Machete 12/07/24 at Chicago's Historic Green Mill Cocktail Lounge and at an actual rehearsal behind the scenes for Bill and Chad's Belated Christmas Carol courtesy of Q101 101.1 WKQX and 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.com

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Puppets in a Pear Tree with Julia Miller

Fri, 06 Dec 2024 17:39:10 +0000

It's December! And that must mean it's time for the 2024 Winter Holiday End o'the Year Roundup Spectacular! Yeah, I just came up with it but let's go, it's cold. To begin this Holidazzle Season, I call up my old pal Julia Miller (Co-Artistic Director/Director of Marketing) of the iconic Manual Cinema and we talk art, holidays, puppets, Candyman (CAUTION: ONLY SAY IT ONCE!) and her incredible career thus far cuz it's been a bit since we caught up. Get cozy and hang out a sec, won't ya?

GO SEE MANUAL CINEMA'S CHRISTMAS CAROL WHILE YOU CAN!

Follow their incredible adventures on Instagram and Facebook

GO SEE BILL AND CHAD'S BELATED CHRISTMAS CAROL!

Recorded LIVE 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.com

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Chadsgiving with Me

Thu, 28 Nov 2024 17:27:54 +0000

It's the time of the season for seasonings and the time of year when I lay low cuz y'all get in a pre-turkey berserk rage and I can't run fast. So while I hide in the bunker, here's a classic holiday best-of episode featuring not one but FOUR Chad Classics from Thanksgivings past. So put this in your cornucopia and I'll see you in December.

GO SEE BILL AND CHAD'S BELATED CHRISTMAS CAROL!

Recorded LIVE at Chicago’s Historic Green Mill Lounge on 11/23/2024, 11/04/2023, 11/19/2022, 11/20/2021 and 11/11/2017 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.com

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Wicked Websites with Kieron Harrell

Tue, 26 Nov 2024 23:14:00 +0000

In which I defy gravity reporting on the great WICKED packaging biff and get into it with the great Kieron Harrell.

GO SEE BILL AND CHAD'S BELATED CHRISTMAS CAROL!

Recorded LIVE at Chicago’s Historic Green Mill Lounge on 11/16/24 and then from the Birdhouse in Your Soul courtesy of Jeppson’s Malört: The Official Drink of the Apocalypse

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Stupid Good Art

Mon, 18 Nov 2024 02:43:46 +0000

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

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Jaywalkin' with You

Fri, 08 Nov 2024 23:01:16 +0000

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

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Spooksnackular: The Final Chapter with Dr AC

Thu, 31 Oct 2024 20:21:41 +0000

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

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Mad About the Nox with The Demon Overlord of Fright Fest

Fri, 25 Oct 2024 21:02:05 +0000

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!!

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Poe and the Perch with Isabella Gutierrez

Sun, 20 Oct 2024 18:28:43 +0000

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

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Lovecraftian Holes with Joshua Hull

Tue, 15 Oct 2024 17:49:03 +0000

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.com

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Horror Hot Tub with Katherine Rife and William Morris

Fri, 11 Oct 2024 22:29:05 +0000

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.com

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Horror Submarines with Chris LaMartina

Fri, 04 Oct 2024 05:33:44 +0000

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

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Improv is Good with CJ Tuor and Simon Tessmer

Fri, 27 Sep 2024 16:48:14 +0000

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.com

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Chaotic Good with Jamie Shriner

Fri, 20 Sep 2024 20:52:46 +0000

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/)

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Friday the 13th with Enrica Jang

Fri, 13 Sep 2024 19:25:37 +0000

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

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Chad's in the Band with Fremont Pike

Fri, 06 Sep 2024 21:45:33 +0000

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!

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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.com

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Tomatoes, Legs and Cars with Ross Childs

Fri, 30 Aug 2024 20:32:19 +0000

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.

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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.com

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Grabbo and the Turkey

Fri, 23 Aug 2024 20:09:28 +0000

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.

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Recorded LIVE from the Grabowski Manor courtesy of Jeppson’s Malört: The Official Drink of the Apocalypse

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For the Smell of It

Fri, 16 Aug 2024 20:19:40 +0000

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/)

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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.com

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Total Recall with Bill Larkin

Fri, 09 Aug 2024 20:43:44 +0000

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

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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 Discord

Featuring “Promises” by the Barrerracudas and a snippy of “The Wasteland” courtesy of Ross Bugden. For commissions/scores: bugdenross@gmail.com

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Kitties and Lincoln's Ghost with Whitney Chitwood

Fri, 02 Aug 2024 20:04:36 +0000

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 instagram

Catch me and my new stuff at the Columbus Comedy Festival 15th and 16th

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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

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Wolf Blitzer Mukbang with Sara Benincasa

Mon, 29 Jul 2024 19:21:24 +0000

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

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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 Discord

Featuring “Promises” by the Barrerracudas and a snippy of “The Wasteland” courtesy of Ross Bugden. For commissions/scores: bugdenross@gmail.com

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Costco and Juggalos with John McCombs

Fri, 19 Jul 2024 22:06:14 +0000

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

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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 Discord

Featuring “Promises” by the Barrerracudas and a snippy of “The Wasteland” courtesy of Ross Bugden. For commissions/scores: bugdenross@gmail.com

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Professional Voices with Jill Hopkins

Fri, 12 Jul 2024 21:40:24 +0000

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.
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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

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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.com

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Monster Summer with Zachary Kern

Fri, 05 Jul 2024 19:18:31 +0000

I go HAM on the latest theme park news and interview the great Zachary Kern to get some inside scoops on some Universal things! WARNING: Audio's a lil crunchy cuz I was in seclusion cuz you humans get real hungry in the heat and we had to bleep some stuff cuz Zachary's a PROFESSIONAL!
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Recorded LIVE from the Paper Machete 06/22/24 at Chicago's Historic Green Mill Lounge and then in Vacation Summer Seclusion and on 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.com

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Spicy Spreadsheets with Deanna Ortiz

Fri, 28 Jun 2024 23:52:40 +0000

Description: In which I have Chicago Reader's Best Stand-Up (2022/2023) Deanna Ortiz come by to help me with an EXCEL-stential Crisis.
Follow Deanna Ortiz on everything (LINK: https://www.deannaortiz.com)
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Recorded LIVE from the Paper Machete (https://thepapermachete.org/) 06/15/24 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.com

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Walking with Digimon featuring Teddy Gales

Tue, 25 Jun 2024 00:12:52 +0000

In which Chad gets Teddy Gales (Fresh Hell Sketch: https://www.tiktok.com/@freshhell_sketch) to relive his Digimon memories cuz Chad recently found out you can still buy tamagotchis!

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Recorded LIVE from the Paper Machete (https://thepapermachete.org/) 06/08/24 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.com

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Cicadalört Shots with Joey Giardineira

Fri, 14 Jun 2024 20:22:59 +0000

In which, Chad braves cicadas and the suburbs to meet Joey Giardinieria of Noon Whistle Brewing in search of the elusive Cicada Malört shots.
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Recorded LIVE from the Paper Machete at Chicago's Historic Green Mill Cocktail Lounge 06/01/24 and Noon Whistle Brewing (https://www.noonwhistlebrewing.com/) courtesy of 101.1 WKQX and Jeppson's Malört: The Official Drink of the Apocalypse (https://malort.com/)
Come find me in all your favorite places including my Discord! (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.com

PLEASE RATE AND REVIEW and as aways: Teach CRT, go to Drag brunches, say “Free Palestine”, “Gay”, “Period”, “Black Lives Matter” eat the rich and save me some sides.

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Swimming in Australia with Adam Burke

Fri, 07 Jun 2024 22:16:16 +0000

In which we crashed the studio for our first ever episode at Q101, realized we didn't need to crash the studio cuz we were on the list, had some breakfast sammies and chilled out. Cuz we're professionals.

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Recorded LIVE from 101.1 WKQX 5/6/2024 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.com

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Corman: King of Cult

Sun, 26 May 2024 14:05:55 +0000

In which we close out the indie scene with a nod to the great Roger Corman and we do it under time and under budget the way he woulda wanted.

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Recorded LIVE at Chicago’s Historic Green Mill Lounge on 5/18/2024 for The Paper Machete. Recording 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.com

PLEASE RATE AND REVIEW and as aways: Teach CRT, go to Drag brunches, say “Free Palestine”, “Gay”, “Period”, “Black Lives Matter” eat the rich and save me some sides.

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Elon's Cybertruckalypse

Fri, 17 May 2024 17:11:18 +0000

In which we discuss Elon's "apocalypse-proof" truck and what apocalypse it's actually proofed for.

Come find me in Blue Island IL May 19th! Use code: SMOKESHOWDUO for a discount.

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Recorded LIVE at Chicago’s Historic Green Mill Lounge on 5/11/2024 for The Paper Machete. Recording 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.com

PLEASE RATE AND REVIEW and as aways: Teach CRT, go to Drag brunches, say “Free Palestine”, “Gay”, “Period”, “Black Lives Matter” eat the rich and save me some sides.

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We're Not Gonna Talk About Star Wars

Fri, 10 May 2024 14:33:48 +0000

In which I discuss new details that have emerged about the birthplace of Plato and TOTALLY NOT STAR WARS!

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Recorded LIVE at Chicago’s Historic Green Mill Lounge on 5/4/2024 for The Paper Machete. Recording 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.com

PLEASE RATE AND REVIEW and as aways: Teach CRT, go to Drag brunches, say “Free Palestine”, “Gay”, “Period”, “Black Lives Matter” eat the rich and save me some sides.

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Pinball City

Mon, 06 May 2024 19:02:11 +0000

STOP! WAIT!! WARNING: Before you listen, this is part 2 of the Backlogs so go back an episode and you’ll be caught up. Or don’t, whatever, I’m not in charge of your day.

BACKLOGS PART 2: In which I pull another backlogged episode from whence I talked about my favorite thing you humans ever created: PINBALL!

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Recorded LIVE at Chicago’s Historic Green Mill Lounge on 4/27/2024 for The Paper Machete. Recording 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.com

PLEASE RATE AND REVIEW and as aways: Teach CRT, go to Drag brunches, say “Free Palestine”, “Gay”, “Period”, “Black Lives Matter” eat the rich and save me some sides.

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Red, The Color of Lobster

Mon, 06 May 2024 18:59:15 +0000

BACKLOGS PART 1: In which I apologize for taking a bit to get a new episode out cuz we were very busy getting our stuff signed so we can be a part of Q101 Chicago WHICH WE ARE! So in an effort to catch you up, I plunge into the backlogs and bring you two from the last couple of weeks. This one’s from 4/20 and I talked about Red Lobster and Endless Shrimp all while trying to remember what I was talking about.

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Recorded LIVE at Chicago’s Historic Green Mill Lounge on 4/20/2024 for The Paper Machete. Recording 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.com

PLEASE RATE AND REVIEW and as aways: Teach CRT, go to Drag brunches, say “Free Palestine”, “Gay”, “Period”, “Black Lives Matter” eat the rich and save me some sides.

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Lunar Ticks

Mon, 15 Apr 2024 19:15:27 +0000

In which we discuss how hard it is to tell Time and how it’s YOUR FAULT, Humans.

DISCLAIMER: Yes the moon spins on its axis

For reference in case you gotta question.

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Recorded LIVE at Chicago’s Historic Green Mill Lounge on April 6th 2024 for The Paper Machete. Recording 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.com

PLEASE RATE AND REVIEW and as aways: Teach CRT, go to Drag brunches, say “Free Palestine”, “Gay”, “Period”, “Black Lives Matter” eat the rich and save me some sides.

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Sagraga Familia ... Finally?

Fri, 05 Apr 2024 21:49:05 +0000

In which I discuss one of the longest running construction project in the world maybe finally possibly perhaps fingies crossed being completed finally… soon. Stay tuned.

For reference: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2024/mar/25/sagrada-familia-barcelona-completed-2026-stairway

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Recorded LIVE at Chicago’s Historic Green Mill Lounge on March 30th 2024 for The Paper Machete. Recording courtesy of Jeppson’s Malört: The Official Drink of the Apocalypse.

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Featuring “Promises” by the Barrerracudas and a snippy of “SOLO ACOUSTIC GUITAR” by Jason Shaw http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Jas... Creative Commons — Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported— CC BY-SA 3.0

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Duck'n Buc-Ee's

Fri, 29 Mar 2024 20:24:50 +0000

In which i tell the age-old story of the guy who brought a duck into Buc-ee’s. You know how it goes.

For reference: https://www.knoxnews.com/story/news/local/2024/03/18/tennessee-buc-ees-goes-viral-for-banning-service-duck-wrinkle/73015434007/

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Recorded LIVE at Chicago’s Historic Green Mill Lounge on March 23rd 2024 for The Paper Machete. Recording 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.com

PLEASE RATE AND REVIEW and as aways: Teach CRT, go to Drag brunches, say “Gay”, “Period”, “Black Lives Matter” eat the rich and save me some sides.

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Caught in the Middleton

Fri, 22 Mar 2024 16:24:36 +0000

In which the Queen Consort has gone missing and I catch a contact drunk from St. Patty’s Day in Chicago. Pinkies up!

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Recorded LIVE at Chicago’s Historic Green Mill Lounge on March 16th 2024 for The Paper Machete. Recording 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.com

PLEASE RATE AND REVIEW and as aways: Teach CRT, go to Drag brunches, say “Gay”, “Period”, “Black Lives Matter” eat the rich and save me some sides.

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Why 420 Tho? Live from Beer Island Beer Co.

Fri, 15 Mar 2024 20:57:45 +0000

WARNING: THE FOLLOWING WAS RECORDED IN FRONT OF A LIVE AND HIGH AF AUDIENCE - Also I was shmazzed from the contact shmoink and couldn't pronounciate so here's some addendums:

San Rafael - San ruh-FELL

Mt Tamalpais - Mt Tam-al-PIE-us

Bolinas - Bo-LEE-nus

My speech from THE SMOKE SHOW 4:20pm March 3rd 2024 from Blue Island Beer Co. If you're wondering if it was as advertised: Yes. Yes it was. You can literally see the smoke and hear the dankness from the crowd. Please watch responsibly. Recording 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.com

PLEASE RATE AND REVIEW and as aways: Teach CRT, go to Drag brunches, say “Gay”, “Period”, “Black Lives Matter” eat the rich and save me some sides.

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Wonka Wonka Wonka!

Fri, 08 Mar 2024 23:17:36 +0000

In which I take my team deep into Willy’s Chocolate Experience.

For reference: https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/creator-failed-willy-wonka-immersive-event-speaks-out-1235845791/

NEW MERCH ALERCH: https://www.chadthebird.com/the-merch

Recorded LIVE at Chicago’s Historic Green Mill Lounge on March 2nd 2024 for The Paper Machete. Recording 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.com

PLEASE RATE AND REVIEW and as aways: Teach CRT, go to Drag brunches, say “Gay”, “Period”, “Black Lives Matter” eat the rich and save me some sides.

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Madame Web: A Movie Review

Fri, 01 Mar 2024 19:49:36 +0000

In which I review Madame Web.

Get your tix to the Smoke Show March 3rd in Blue Island IL

NEW MERCH ALERCH: https://www.chadthebird.com/the-merch

Recorded LIVE at Chicago’s Historic Green Mill Lounge on February 17th 2024 for The Paper Machete. Recording 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.com

PLEASE RATE AND REVIEW and as aways: Teach CRT, go to Drag brunches, say “Gay”, “Period”, “Black Lives Matter” eat the rich and save me some sides.

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Pop Tacos

Mon, 26 Feb 2024 20:05:16 +0000

In which we discuss the current state of your fastest of foods.

For reference: https://qz.com/ozempic-wegovy-weight-loss-drugs-novo-nordisk-food-1851238272

Get your tix to the Smoke Show March 3rd in Blue Island IL

NEW MERCH ALERCH: https://www.chadthebird.com/the-merch

Recorded LIVE at Chicago’s Historic Green Mill Lounge on February 17th 2024 for The Paper Machete. Recording 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.com

PLEASE RATE AND REVIEW and as aways: Teach CRT, go to Drag brunches, say “Gay”, “Period”, “Black Lives Matter” eat the rich and save me some sides.

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Bonus Burke-isode w/Adam Burke

Fri, 23 Feb 2024 18:38:10 +0000

In my most podcast Birdcast, I talk to comedian/writer/bestie Adam Burke (Wait Wait Don’t Tell Me) about stuff, things and his new album WEAPONIZED EMPATHY available right now! Go get it! Do it!

Recorded 02/22/24 at Space Time Sounds in Chicago. 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 Adam Burke’s Weaponized Empathy AVAILABLE NOW Get it! Also feauring “The Wasteland” courtesy of Ross Bugden Twitter: Instagram For commissions/scores: bugdenross@gmail.com

PLEASE RATE AND REVIEW and as aways: Teach CRT, go to Drag brunches, say “Gay”, “Period”, “Black Lives Matter” eat the rich and save me some sides.

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