Chad the Birdcast Podcast

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.
Costco and Juggalos with John McCombs
It may be the apocalypse so I called my pal John McCombs and we went to Costco.  Follow John McCombs on his many awesome adventures GET YOUR MERCH HERE!  Recorded LIVE from the Paper Machete 07/13/24 at Chicago's Historic Green Mill Lounge and then live from the Nest courtesy of Jeppson’s Malört: The Official Drink of the Apocalypse Come find me in all your favorite places including my DiscordFeaturing “Promises” by the Barrerracudas and a snippy of “The Wasteland” courtesy of Ross Bugden. For commissions/scores: [email protected] omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 19
51 min
Professional Voices with Jill Hopkins
Summer's already smelling like hot asphalt but I got a report on the Paris Olympic protests to soften up the pipes and inspire some movements in you and a full on interview with the legendary broadcaster and Chicago's own: Jill Hopkins Also Bill Larkin‬ and I try our best to get through a drunky sing along for the nation! No spoilers.GET YOUR MERCH HERE! Recorded LIVE from the Paper Machete 06/22/24 at Chicago's Historic Green Mill Lounge and then live from Hopkin's Manor courtesy of Jeppson’s Malört: The Official Drink of the Apocalypse Come find me in all your favorite places including my Discord Featuring "La Merde" by Josh Zagoren and Bill Larkin a parody of "La Mer" by Charles Trenet Columbia (France) 1946 and “Promises” by the Barrerracudas and a snippy of “The Wasteland” courtesy of Ross Bugden Twitter: Instagram For commissions/scores: [email protected] omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 12
1 hr 5 min
Monster Summer with Zachary Kern
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 Jeppson’s Malört: The Official Drink of the ApocalypseCome 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: [email protected] omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 5
1 hr 7 min
Spicy Spreadsheets with Deanna Ortiz
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 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: [email protected] omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 28
53 min
Walking with Digimon featuring Teddy Gales
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 (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: [email protected] omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 25
1 hr 2 min
Cicadalört Shots with Joey Giardineira
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 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: [email protected] 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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 14
46 min
Swimming in Australia with Adam Burke
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: Instagram For commissions/scores: [email protected] omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 7
32 min
Corman: King of Cult
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: Instagram For commissions/scores: [email protected] 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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 26
16 min
Elon's Cybertruckalypse
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” courtesy of Ross Bugden Twitter: Instagram For commissions/scores: [email protected] 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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 17
18 min
We're Not Gonna Talk About Star Wars
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: [email protected] 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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 10
17 min
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