Chad the Birdcast
Chad the Birdcast
Chad the Bird continues to build a following around Chicagoland with his audio and video bits that have amassed 4.5 million Tik-Tok followers, 30k YouTube subscribers, and 450k Instagram followers. The Birdcast is locally charged comedy centered around iconic Chicago institutions as well as in the moment pop culture tie-ins.Social links:
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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 Pa…
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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:/…
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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 …
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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: T…
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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 …
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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. Reco…
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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. …
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Pinball City
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 create…
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Red, The Color of Lobster
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 fr…
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Lunar Ticks
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…
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