Kenny Aronoff - Percussion Discussion - Episode 144 Firmly back in the legends lounge today with the legendary Kenny Aronoff! Kenny has the most incredible career under his belt having recorded and toured with some of the most remarkable bands and artistes on the planet, including - John Fogerty, The Smashing Pumpkins, Jon Bon Jovi, Meatloaf, Willi…

In which I survive Friday the 13th by goin over the boards on the Carlsen/Niemann chess drama and checkmating some ghosts with the Executive Director of Poe Baltimore (The Edgar Allan Poe House & Museum): Enrica Jang. NEW POE-RFECT MERCH IS ALIVE Come catch me Oct 4-6th at The international Edgar Allen Poe Festival and Awards Recorded LIVE from the…

In which I talk Britpop, Shoegazing, Punk and Rock without mentioning that weird time when you humans were into swing for like a year in the 90's for some reason before I get on the Zoom with Fremont Pike! It's like I'm in the band! Living the DREAM! PUT FREMONT PIKE IN YOUR EAR! GET YOUR MERCH HERE! (Link: https://www.chadthebird.com/the-merch) Re…

Percussion Discussion Episode 143 - Karl Brazil Joining me today is Karl Brazil. Karl is without doubt one of the leading drummers in the Uk, he has played for a hugely diverse list of bands and singers such as Feeder, Ed Sheeran, Elton John, Jason Mraz, One Direction, Westlife, James Morrison, Leona Lewis and of course Karl has been with James Blu…

In which I throw some Rotten Tomatoes the Popcorn Meter for dunkin on Longlegs and talk about La Mans for less than 24 hours with the Crab Man himself: Musician/Comedian Ross Childs. Follow Ross Childs and experience the Crab Man! GET YOUR MERCH HERE! (Link: https://www.chadthebird.com/the-merch) Recorded LIVE from the Paper Machete (https://thepap…

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…

Joining me today is the super talented Graham Hopkins. Graham has played for some remarkable bands and artistes throughout his amazing career so far including 6 years with Northern Irish alternative rockers Therapy? Tom Jones, The Frames, The Swell Season, Glen Hansard, Snow Patrol, Dolores O'Riordan and Rosanne Cash. Join us as we have a good old …

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…

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…

Joining me today is Steve "Smiley" Barnard. Steve is one of the most respected and liked guys in the business, he has an incredibly succesful career so far having toured and recorded with the likes of Robbie Williams, Joe Strummer and The Mescaleros, The Mock Turtles, Holy Holy, Hard Fi, Lily Allen, Billy Bragg, Newton Faulkner as well his regular …

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 …

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…

Joining me today is Pat garvey. Pat is a hugely talented drummer and educator, he has a very impressive CV including Noel Redding (Jimi Hendrix) Lonely Robot, Tim Booth, James and is a member of the instrumental (progressive tinged) Ozric Tentacles. Somehow, alongside his hectic playing schedule Pat has managed to fit in a whole other career as one…

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…

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…

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! …

Joining me today is Tony TC Coleman. Tony has had a remarkable career so far playing with some of the finest Blues artists on earth including Otis Clay, Bobby Blue Bland, Albert King, Etta James, Buddy and of course 25 years with the late and legendary BB King! Join TC and myself as we pick through his incredible career so far, from his very early …

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…

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…

David Ruffy - Percussion Discussion - Episode 138 Joining me today is founding member and drummer of The Ruts (knowun as Ruts DC these days. Join Ruffy and myself as we pick through his amazing career starting with all the bands in Pre Ruts, this explains why they werent your everyday Punk band. We also talk about his work with some of the biggest …

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…

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…

Firmly back in the Legends Lounge today with Vinny Appice! Vinny has played on some of the most iconic heavy rock albums of the 1980's with Black Sabbath and Dio. Join Vinny and myself as we talk about his incredibe career so far. We talk about his early days at home and how his older brother Carmine was a huge influence on his playing. We of cours…

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…

Joining me today is CEO and founder of Drumeo Jared Falk. Im quite certain that everyone watching or listening to this will know what Drumeo is and without doubt will have seen some of the remarkable content that they deliver time and time again, not just remarkable content, but filmed with the finest video and audio you could ever wish to see! Joi…

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…

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…

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…

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 …

This was the end of another wonderful conversation with Simon Phillips that wasnt used in the recent Hayman episode, its way too interesting not to use. Simon tells us where his love of 24" bass drums came from, his first experience of using a boom cymbal stand that was brough back as a gift from New York and he tells us how cymbal stands affect th…

Joining me today is Lina Anderberg. Lina is currently on tour with Swedish singer and song writer, Zara Larsson. Lina (also from Sweden ) takes us through her career so far from her early days when her love of horses was the main competition to her drumming career! She tells us how she got the bug after just having a go on a kit at school, knowing …

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…

Percussion Discussion - Episode 134 - The history of Hayman Drums . Joining me today for this very special episode talking about the history of Hayman Drums is a star studded cast including Drummer and Hayman authority Nigel Constable, Nigel wrote the Hayman Drum Book along with Bob Henrit in 2016 so is the perfect person to guide us through the Ha…

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…

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…

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…

Joining me today is Nic Collins & Trev Lukather Trev Lukather and Nic Collins join me for a chat about their stunning new band The Effect, the band is completed by Steve Maggiora on Keys and the stunning vocals of Emmet Stang! Obvioulsy neither Nic or Trev need no introduction, Nic makes his 4th appearance on the Podcast while Trev has the honour o…

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…

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…

Percussion Discussion - Episode 132 - Mike Heaton. Joining me today is Mike Heaton. Since the 90’s Mike has been the drummer for Yorkshire indie rockers Embrace. Join Mike and myself as we chat about many aspects of his amazing career including his beautiful drumming and always serving the song, Mike explains how this wasn’t always the case and how…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Joining me today is Michel'le Baptiste. Michel'le has played for the likes of Beyonce, Lizzo and Fifth Harmony to name but a few! My first time seeing Michel'le play was at Glastonbury 2023 where she was the drummer with Lizzo's incredible all female band that totally blew my mind! Join myself and Michel'le, as we talk about her incredible journey …

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…

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…

Joining me today is Leon Cave. Since 2013 Leon has been the drummer with the mighty Status Quo. Join Leon and myself as we talk about his career so far, from his early days as a young heavy metal fan playing along to Iron Maiden songs through to studying with the renowned manchester based drummer and percussionist (and former guest) Dave Hassel. Le…

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…

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…