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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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 …
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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 Dr…
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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:…
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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 Co…
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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/…
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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 G…
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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 …
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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 Apoc…
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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 m…
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Grimace the Hutt
In which I don't talk about Star Wars but instead discuss the Grimace. Follow Zachary Kern GET TO CLASS! BUY SOME STUFF Recorded LIVE at Paper Machete at the Green Mill Cocktail Lounge 5/02/26 in Chicago courtesy of WKQX (Q101.1 FM) and Jeppson’s Malört: The Official Drink of the Apocalypse…
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