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.
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A weekly podcast composed of recordings performed for the Paper Machete.
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In which we just got back to town so we could sit with the prolific and legendary Chicago improvisor Rob Grabowski in his stately manor to talk comedy, Chicago, the DNC, CHUDS and ER. Get your Grabowski HERE, HERE, HERE, and HERE GET YOUR MERCH HERE! Recorded LIVE from the Grabowski Manor courtesy of Jeppson’s Malört: The Official Drink of the Apoc…
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In which I pop by the studio for a hot mic moment on our way to Columbus OH, to discuss the latest in hot-buttery perfumes. Put this up your nose, it's the best way to keep it in mind. Catch me and my new stuff at the Columbus Comedy Festival 15th and 16th (link: https://columbuscomedyfest.com/portfolio/chad-the-bird/) GET YOUR MERCH HERE! (Link: h…
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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…
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Kitties and Lincoln's Ghost with Whitney Chitwood
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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 …
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Description: My full, unedited, unscripted and unmissable hang sesh with the incredible Sara Benincasa Catch me and my new stuff at the Columbus Comedy Festival 15th and 16th GET YOUR MERCH HERE! Recorded LIVE at Q101 in NBC Tower Chicago courtesy of Jeppson’s Malört: The Official Drink of the Apocalypse Come find me in all your favorite places inc…
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It may be the apocalypse so I called my pal John McCombs and we went to Costco. Follow John McCombs on his many awesome adventures GET YOUR MERCH HERE! Recorded LIVE from the Paper Machete 07/13/24 at Chicago's Historic Green Mill Lounge and then live from the Nest courtesy of Jeppson’s Malört: The Official Drink of the Apocalypse Come find me in a…
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Professional Voices with Jill Hopkins
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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…
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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 designs GET YOUR MERCH HERE! …
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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 a…
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Walking with Digimon featuring Teddy Gales
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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 G…
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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.noonwhistlebrew…
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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 al…
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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…
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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 o…
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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 Di…
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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 Chi…
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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 …
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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 Ap…
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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 NEW MERCH ALERCH: https://www.chadthebird.com/the-merch Recorded LIVE…
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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-merch Recorded LIVE at Chicago’s Historic Green Mill Lou…
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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-merch 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. Com…
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Why 420 Tho? Live from Beer Island Beer Co.
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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 wonderin…
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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. Re…
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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 fav…
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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…
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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 pl…
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In which we honor the great Richard Plaud: The Matchstick Man. Get your tix to the Smoke Show March 3rd in Blue Island IL NEW MERCH ALERCH: https://www.chadthebird.com/the-merch For reference: https://www.npr.org/2024/02/09/1230090601/guinness-world-record-eiffel-tower-matchsticks Recorded LIVE at Chicago’s Historic Green Mill Lounge on February 10…
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In which we discuss the merchandise paradise that is promotional tie-ins and how ya mighta jumped the worm lately, Humans. For reference: https://www.gamespot.com/articles/dune-2-stars-react-to-movies-viral-popcorn-bucket-its-not-okay/1100-6520872/ NEW MERCH ALERCH: https://www.chadthebird.com/the-merch Recorded LIVE at Chicago’s Historic Green Mil…
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In which we get hyped about the upcoming cicada orgy! Best way to learn is to get involved, humans! Dive in! For reference: https://www.cnn.com/2024/01/26/us/cicadas-emergence-broods-xix-xiii-scn/index.html Recorded LIVE at Chicago’s Historic Green Mill Lounge on January 27th 2024 for The Paper Machete. Recording courtesy of Jeppson’s Malört: The O…
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WARNING: Contains Chicago Stuff - Those from outta state just deal with it. For rat-ference: https://abc7chicago.com/chicago-rat-hole-wedding-marriage-tiktok/14359914/ Recorded LIVE at Chicago’s Historic Green Mill Lounge on January 26th 2024 for The Paper Machete. Recording courtesy of Jeppson’s Malört: The Official Drink of the Apocalypse. Come f…
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In which we take a moment to chew on the memory of Fruit Stripe gum. Recorded LIVE at Chicago’s Historic Green Mill Lounge on January 13th 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 the unstoppable Bill Larkin on k…
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And we're back. For reference: https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/... If you wanna know more about how the Tetris Kill Screen works, aGameScout does a DOPE breakdown: a great breakdown. Recorded LIVE at Chicago’s Historic Green Mill Lounge on January 6th 2024 for The Paper Machete. Recording courtesy of Jeppson’s Malört: The Official Drink of the…
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Well we’re finally here. We made it to the end of 2023 and just when you thought we could relax, get some closure and roll out to credits rocked with the plot thus far: It goes and jumps the shark again. For reference: https://apnews.com/article/alex-jones-x-account-elon-musk-90cfc990631dec5e8f337167fbe16372 Come play DnD with me in the new year at…
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A Holidazzlin TimOTrèe Chalamet Special Episode
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Tis the season and cuz you’ve been good to me all year, here’s a holly jolliday present from me to you: Bonus content! Come play DnD with me in the new year at Newport Theatre for RPG-13 January 5th 2024! Recorded LIVE on December 14th 2023 for The Paper Machete Holiday Pageant at Carol’s Pub. Recording courtesy of Jeppson’s Malört: The Official Dr…
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In which we eulogize the great Norman Lear. Please be seated. For reference: https://theconversation.com/good-times-50-years-ago-norman-lear-changed-tv-with-a-show-about-a-working-class-black-familys-struggles-and-joys-219567 Recorded LIVE at Chicago’s Historic Green Mill Lounge on December 9th 2023 for The Paper Machete. Recording courtesy of Jepp…
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In which we celebrate responsibly lest we give a little too much this time of year. For reference: https://www.unilad.com/news/food-and-drink/taco-bell-christmas-party-lawsuit-employee-580023-20231123 Recorded LIVE at Chicago’s Historic Green Mill Lounge on Dec 2nd 2023 courtesy of Jeppson’s Malört: The Official Drink of the Apocalypse. Come find m…
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In which we go all-in and HAM on stamps! Hold on tight cuz we’re divin deep! For reference: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2023/nov/14/inverted-jenny-stamp-sold-auction-new-york Come see me “& Laura’s Holiday Special” LIVE for one night only DEC 7th at Newport Theatre in Chicago! Recorded LIVE at Chicago’s Historic Green Mill Lounge on Novembe…
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In which we discuss one “Charles Entertainment Cheese”, survivor of the Pizza Wars. For reference: https://www.kiro7.com/news/trending/chuck-e-cheese-says-its-getting-rid-its-animatronic-bands-except-1-location/J3UQUBHUFRBHNIZFWIKYXHM6VE/ Recorded LIVE at Chicago’s Historic Green Mill Lounge on November 18th 2023 courtesy of Jeppson’s Malört: The O…
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In which I figure out irony courtesy of a gold toilet. Only in America! For reference: https://apnews.com/article/blenheim-palace-golden-toilet-theft-f0cd428df82be5343a799479a168f4be Recorded LIVE at Chicago’s Historic Green Mill Lounge on November 11th 2023 courtesy of Jeppson’s Malört: The Official Drink of the Apocalypse. Come find me in all you…
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In which we herald the Crispy Time and sacrifice many carbs to ensure a good harvest! For reference: https://www.foodandwine.com/digiorno-launches-a-limited-edition-thanksgiving-pizza-8385608 Recorded LIVE at Chicago’s Historic Green Mill Lounge on November 4th 2023 courtesy of Jeppson’s Malört: The Official Drink of the Apocalypse. Come find me in…
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In which we skelebrate the screamson with some medicinal horror movies. Shout out to SCREAM: Chilling Adventures in the Science of Fear by Margee Kerr! Follow me on Letterboxd and watch 23 horror movies before Halloween with me! I’m so behind: https://linktr.ee/chadthebird Recorded LIVE at Chicago’s Historic Green Mill Lounge on October 28th 2023 c…
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In which we go monster huntin’! For reference: https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/colorado-new-bigfoot-sighting-train-b2432228.html and https://nypost.com/2023/09/01/loch-ness-monster-was-photographed-for-second-time-in-less-than-week/ Follow me on Letterboxd and watch 23 horror movies before Halloween with me! I’m so behind: https:/…
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In which we don’t panic! THING TO DO: Oct 19th 8pm CDT - LIVE from Logan Arcade right here on the Chad Tubes: https://www.youtube.com/chadthebird Recorded LIVE at Chicago’s Historic Green Mill Lounge on October 7th 2023 courtesy of Jeppson’s Malört: The Official Drink of the Apocalypse. Come find me in all your favorite places including my Discord!…
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In which we learn that ALL THINGS SERVE THE SPHERE! For reference: https://www.billboard.com/pro/las-vegas-sphere-technology-how-it-works-concerts/ Recorded LIVE at Chicago’s Historic Green Mill Lounge on September 23rd 2023 courtesy of Jeppson’s Malört: The Official Drink of the Apocalypse. Come find me in all your favorite places including my Dis…
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Send your donations to: https://www.tusctogether.com/ Email your receipt (or screenshot) to: thebirdchad@gmail.com For every $69 - I'll email you a personal thank you For every $420 - I'll send you a sea shanty about you If we collectively raise $10,000 we'll put on a show in Chicago and livestream it to all who donated. All proceeds go to The Unio…
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In which I give ye a sailor’s warning before ye take to the skies! Yarvast and hark! Recorded LIVE at Chicago’s Historic Green Mill Lounge on September 9th 2023 courtesy of Jeppson’s Malört: The Official Drink of the Apocalypse. For reference: https://www.popularmechanics.com/flight/airlines/a45038480/delta-diarrhea-plane-what-happened/ Come find m…
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In which we gather in margaritamoriam of Jimmy Buffett. Recorded LIVE at Chicago’s Historic Green Mill Lounge on August 19th 2023 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 Ros…
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In which: I, a delegate from the Animal Kingdom read a complaint letter from the rest of your Earthmates and then go off on air travel. IOWA CITY AUG 25th and 26th TIX HERE: https://linktr.ee/chadthebird Recorded LIVE at Chicago’s Historic Green Mill Lounge on August 19th 2023 courtesy of Jeppson’s Malört: The Official Drink of the Apocalypse. Come…
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In which we go hard into some hot takes and nude opinions. Recorded LIVE at Chicago’s Historic Green Mill Lounge on August 12th 2023 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 …
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In which I do what I can to memorialize one of the best. Recorded LIVE at Chicago’s Historic Green Mill Lounge on August 5th 2023 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 Ros…
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