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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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Tuesday · 48 min
Party Wizards
In which we start November with medieval Lime scooter jousting, planing the perfect party with Shark Tank winner Nelson Brooks and voting! GET TO THE POLLS REGARDLESS OF PARTY! And then lets rage. MEET THE PARTY BOYS! GET ME IN BROOKLYN! GET TO CLASS! BUY SOME STUFF Recorded LIVE at Paper Machete at the Green Mill Cocktail Lounge 10/24/26 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 and a snippy of “The Wasteland” courtesy of Ross Bugden Twitter: Instagram For commissions/scores: bugdenross@gmail.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
October 23 · 17 min
Pringle All the Way
In which we pop and therefore can not stop as Pringles announces its Halloween contest where the winner can we a Pringles urn and 200 years worth of potato based snacks cuz Pringles aren't legally allowed to be called "chips". GET TO CLASS! GET ME IN BROOKLYN! BUY SOME STUFF Recorded LIVE at Paper Machete at the Green Mill Cocktail Lounge 10/17/26 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 and a snippy of “The Wasteland” courtesy of Ross Bugden Twitter: Instagram For commissions/scores: bugdenross@gmail.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
October 19 · 48 min
Out of Character: Demons and Klingons
In which I let my roommate Josh Zagoren take over the Birdcast and talk to the great Mark Lancaster aka Nox the Demon Overlord of Six Flags Fright Fest. Here's a clip from Bard Fiction GET TO CLASS! BUY SOME STUFF Recorded LIVE at 10/12/26 courtesy of 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 and a snippy of “The Wasteland” courtesy of Ross Bugden Twitter: Instagram For commissions/scores: bugdenross@gmail.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
October 2 · 59 min
The First Birdcast of October
We made it! It's the Crispy Times, the Ghost Wonderful Time of the Year, the SCREAMson and I'm in a hotel in Baltimore here for the Edgar Allan Poe Fest. Sometimes you're where you need to be. This week's report (the first of October) is from last month's CLASS! at the Lincoln Lodge and it's all about rides. Then I sit down on a Zoom with our pal Whitney Chitwood cuz they got a new movie in production and need your help! HELP MAKE 'CHASMIC' GET TO BALTIMORE! GET TO CLASS! BUY SOME STUFF Recorded LIVE at CLASS! at the Lincoln Lodge 09/17/26 courtesy of 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 and a snippy of “The Wasteland” courtesy of Ross Bugden Twitter: Instagram For commissions/scores: bugdenross@gmail.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
September 30 · 22 min
Batman & the Last Birdcast of September
In which I celebrate Batman Day 2026 (and the last Birdcast of September) on my way to The International Edgar Allan Poe Festival and Awards cuz we wouldn't have Batman without Edgar Allan Poe. GET TO BALTIMORE! GET TO CLASS! BUY SOME STUFF Recorded LIVE at Paper Machete at the Green Mill Cocktail Lounge 09/19/26 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 and a snippy of “The Wasteland” courtesy of Ross Bugden Twitter: Instagram For commissions/scores: bugdenross@gmail.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
September 28 · 17 min
Hot Nordic Treasures
In which we set sail for the Baltic Sea and surrounding areas cuz the three largest Viking Age coin hordes have been found and Goonies never say die! GET TO BALTIMORE! GET TO CLASS! BUY SOME STUFF Recorded LIVE at Paper Machete at the Green Mill Cocktail Lounge 09/12/26 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 and a snippy of “The Wasteland” courtesy of Ross Bugden Twitter: Instagram For commissions/scores: bugdenross@gmail.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
September 11 · 20 min
Ig Nobility
In which we celebrate the 36th Annual Ig Nobel Prize winners and that means: SCIENCE! ADDENDUMS: It's Mark AY-brums (not Ay-brah-hams); It's pro-BOSS-sideees (nuts) and it's Ig no-BELL! Cuz we do corrections here. Cuz we believe in science. GET TO CLASS! GET TO BALTIMORE! BUY SOME STUFF Recorded LIVE at Paper Machete at the Green Mill Cocktail Lounge 09/05/26 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 and a snippy of “The Wasteland” courtesy of Ross Bugden Twitter: Instagram For commissions/scores: bugdenross@gmail.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
September 4 · 19 min
Steakin' Naked
In which I discuss C.L.A.S.S. Soiree's latest culinary experience where you can dine naked in Florida like nature intended. GET TO DOROTHY! GET TO CLASS! BUY SOME STUFF Recorded LIVE at Paper Machete at the Green Mill Cocktail Lounge 08/15/26 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 and a snippy of “The Wasteland” courtesy of Ross Bugden Twitter: Instagram For commissions/scores: bugdenross@gmail.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
August 24 · 35 min
Back on the Dave Matthews Dump Bus
In which I do my job as YOUR avian journalist and bring in an actual expert on the Dave Matthews Band's famous dump bus. COME GET ME, OHIO! GO MEET TOMSTER! BUY SOME STUFF Recorded LIVE at Paper Machete at the Green Mill Cocktail Lounge 08/08/26 and Logan Arcade 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 and a snippy of “The Wasteland” courtesy of Ross Bugden Twitter: Instagram For commissions/scores: bugdenross@gmail.com and that Netflix Doc song from TikTok which is ACTUALLY "On A Mission" by Duomo ℗ 2018 Position Music Released on 2018-05-30 Writer: Daniel Belardinelli Writer: Axel Tenner See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
August 14 · 19 min
Word Salad
In which I get you to eat your words before the robots do. COME GET ME, OHIO! BUY SOME STUFF Recorded LIVE at Paper Machete at the Green Mill Cocktail Lounge 08/01/26 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 and a snippy of “The Wasteland” courtesy of Ross Bugden Twitter: Instagram For commissions/scores: bugdenross@gmail.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
August 14 · 21 min
The Rave of ALDIsseus
In which I get epic about the raves you fight in the aisles between ALDI and Trader Joe's. COME GET ME, OHIO! BUY SOME STUFF Recorded LIVE at Paper Machete at the Green Mill Cocktail Lounge 07/25/26 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 and a snippy of “The Wasteland” courtesy of Ross Bugden Twitter: Instagram For commissions/scores: bugdenross@gmail.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
July 31 · 18 min
Seal Kisses
In which I talk about the seal whom you call Neil. But does the seal know he's Neil? Featuring me and Bill Larkin coverin a lil "Kiss From a Rose" by Seal Samuel Prod. Trevor Horn ZTT 1994 AUG 2ND WATCH ME LIVE! COME GET ME, OHIO! BUY SOME STUFF Recorded LIVE at Paper Machete at the Green Mill Cocktail Lounge 07/18/26 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 and a snippy of “The Wasteland” courtesy of Ross Bugden Twitter: Instagram For commissions/scores: bugdenross@gmail.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
July 24 · 19 min
Summer Bread
In which you humans go ham on smoked meats and sammies whilst I wait for the bread. AUG 2ND WATCH ME LIVE! COME GET ME, OHIO! BUY SOME STUFF Recorded LIVE at Paper Machete at the Green Mill Cocktail Lounge 07/11/26 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 and a snippy of “The Wasteland” courtesy of Ross Bugden Twitter: Instagram For commissions/scores: bugdenross@gmail.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
July 22 · 53 min
The Hundo Episode
In which I celebrate 100 episodes at Q101 by talkin pinball, horror movies and Star Wars with Palps himself: Brian Karasek! COME GET ME, OHIO! BUY SOME STUFF Recorded LIVE at Paper Machete at the Green Mill Cocktail Lounge 06/027/26 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 and a snippy of “The Wasteland” courtesy of Ross Bugden Twitter: Instagram For commissions/scores: bugdenross@gmail.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
July 17 · 19 min
Summer Sharks
Annnd we're back! It's summer, it's smoky and everyone's got the hot poops so I took a few weeks off. Here's my report on my favorite Summer activity and a lil anniversary before the planet jumped the shark. COME GET ME, OHIO! BUY SOME STUFF Recorded LIVE at Paper Machete at the Green Mill Cocktail Lounge 06/020/26 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 and a snippy of “The Wasteland” courtesy of Ross Bugden Twitter: Instagram For commissions/scores: bugdenross@gmail.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
June 26 · 30 min
Congraduations!
In which I deliver my commence address of 2026 which is very reminiscent of 2016. Also if you've never read "Advice, like youth probably just wasted on the young" by Mary Schmich: You should. That's good advice. BUY SOME STUFF Recorded LIVE at Paper Machete at the Green Mill Cocktail Lounge 06/06/26 and 06/04/16 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 and a snippy of “The Wasteland” courtesy of Ross Bugden Twitter: Instagram For commissions/scores: bugdenross@gmail.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
June 16 · 32 min
Legends, Mummies and Bread
In which I get the recipe for bread baked from a mummy's guts and we all survive a bad recording of my last CLASS! where I discuss the Legend of the Legend of Zelda. Whew, if variety is the spice of life then this one's HOT! GET TO CLASS! BUY SOME STUFF Recorded LIVE at Paper Machete at the Green Mill Cocktail Lounge 06/06/26 and from CLASS! at The Lincoln Lodge 05/21/26 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 and a snippy of “The Wasteland” courtesy of Ross Bugden Twitter: Instagram For commissions/scores: bugdenross@gmail.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
June 6 · 21 min
No Schlitz
In which we say auf wiedersehen to a beer that's not just a legend, not just a king: it's the Schlitz. BILL YOUR LARKIN! GET TO CLASS! BUY SOME STUFF Featuring the legendary Bill Larkin on vocals and keys. Recorded LIVE at Paper Machete at the Green Mill Cocktail Lounge 05/23/26 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 Featuring “Promises” by the Barrerracudas, a snippy of “The Wasteland” courtesy of Ross Bugden Twitter: Instagram For commissions/scores: bugdenross@gmail.com "In Heaven There Is No Beer" by Ralph Maria Siegel and Ernst Neubach for Die Fischerin vom Bodensee (1956) English lyrics by Art Walunas "You'll Never Walk Alone" by Richard Rogers and Oscar Hammerstein II (1945) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 29 · 20 min
No Waymo
In which we go every which Waymo but loose! But it's not quite at maximum overdrive. GO TO PROM! GET TO CLASS! BUY SOME STUFF Recorded LIVE at Paper Machete at the Green Mill Cocktail Lounge 5/16/26 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 and a snippy of “The Wasteland” courtesy of Ross Bugden Twitter: Instagram For commissions/scores: bugdenross@gmail.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 22 · 19 min
Space Jammin
In which I report my findings on the nexus of human space and jam technology. GET TO CLASS! BUY SOME STUFF FOLLOW ME Recorded LIVE March 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 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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