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Chad the Birdcast

Chad the Bird | Cumulus Chicago

Chad the Bird continues to build a following around Chicagoland with his audio and video bits that have amassed 358K TikTok followers, 17k YouTube subscribers, and 69k Instagram followers. The Birdcast is locally charged comedy centered around iconic Chicago institutions as well as in the moment pop culture tie-ins.

comedy stand-up

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65:20

Professional Voices with Jill Hopkins

Chad the Birdcast ·

2024/07/12

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

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67:40

Monster Summer with Zachary Kern

Chad the Birdcast ·

2024/07/05

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! Follow Zachary Kern for some sweet designsGET YOUR MERCH HERE! 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

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53:02

Spicy Spreadsheets with Deanna Ortiz

Chad the Birdcast ·

2024/06/28

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)GET YOUR MERCH HERE! (Link: https://www.chadthebird.com/the-merch) 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

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62:37

Walking with Digimon featuring Teddy Gales

Chad the Birdcast ·

2024/06/25

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! GET YOUR MERCH HERE! (Link: https://www.chadthebird.com/the-merch) 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

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46:13

Cicadalört Shots with Joey Giardineira

Chad the Birdcast ·

2024/06/14

In which, Chad braves cicadas and the suburbs to meet Joey Giardinieria of Noon Whistle Brewing in search of the elusive Cicada Malört shots. GET YOUR MERCH HERE (https://www.chadthebird.com/the-merch) 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

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32:14

Swimming in Australia with Adam Burke

Chad the Birdcast ·

2024/06/07

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. GET YOUR MERCH HERE! 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 DiscordFeaturing “Promises” by the Barrerracudas and a snippy of “The Wasteland” courtesy of Ross Bugden Twitter:

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16:43

Corman: King of Cult

Chad the Birdcast ·

2024/05/26

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.GET YOUR MERCH HERE!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:

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18:57

Elon's Cybertruckalypse

Chad the Birdcast ·

2024/05/17

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. GET YOUR MERCH HERE!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”

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17:28

We're Not Gonna Talk About Star Wars

Chad the Birdcast ·

2024/05/10

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

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17:26

Pinball City

Chad the Birdcast ·

2024/05/06

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! GET YOUR MERCH HERE! 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

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18:41

Red, The Color of Lobster

Chad the Birdcast ·

2024/05/06

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. GET YOUR MERCH HERE! Recorded LIVE at Chicago’s Historic Green Mill Lounge on 4/20/2024 for

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22:18

Lunar Ticks

Chad the Birdcast ·

2024/04/15

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. GET YOUR MERCH HERE! 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

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16:23

Sagraga Familia ... Finally?

Chad the Birdcast ·

2024/04/05

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-stairwayNEW MERCH ALERCH: https://www.chadthebird.com/the-merchRecorded 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

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17:25

Duck'n Buc-Ee's

Chad the Birdcast ·

2024/03/29

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

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17:27

Caught in the Middleton

Chad the Birdcast ·

2024/03/22

In which the Queen Consort has gone missing and I catch a contact drunk from St. Patty’s Day in Chicago. Pinkies up! NEW MERCH ALERCH: https://www.chadthebird.com/the-merchRecorded 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

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21:57

Why 420 Tho? Live from Blue Island Beer Co.

Chad the Birdcast ·

2024/03/15

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

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19:03

Wonka Wonka Wonka!

Chad the Birdcast ·

2024/03/08

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-merchRecorded 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

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14:50

Madame Web: A Movie Review

Chad the Birdcast ·

2024/03/01

In which I review Madame Web.Get your tix to the Smoke Show March 3rd in Blue Island ILNEW MERCH ALERCH: https://www.chadthebird.com/the-merchRecorded 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

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20:00

Pop Tacos

Chad the Birdcast ·

2024/02/26

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-1851238272Get your tix to the Smoke Show March 3rd in Blue Island ILNEW MERCH ALERCH: https://www.chadthebird.com/the-merchRecorded 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

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55:44

Bonus Burke-isode

Chad the Birdcast ·

2024/02/23

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

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