



"Happy" New Year
It's a new year and it's already been a decade but somehow you're doin Dry January? Respect. GET TO CLASS! GET TO CLASS IN SAN FRANCISCO! BUY SOME STUFF Recorded LIVE at Paper Machete at the Green Mill Cocktail Lounge 12/27/25 in Chicago courtesy of WKQX (Q101.1 FM) and Jeppson’s Malört: Th…

The Tale of the Christmas Egg
On a very special Holiday Episode of the Birdcast: I go in deep up the tale end of the story of the Fabregé Christmas Egg of Auckland! HAPPY HOLIDAYS, HUMANS! GET TO MADISON! GET TO CLASS! GET TO CLASS IN SAN FRANCISCO! BUY SOME STUFF Recorded LIVE at Paper Machete at the Green Mill Cockta…

Thermostatus Update
In which I was asked by The Climate Pod to comment on the current state of the vibe here on planet Earth and I went off on some party etiquette. GET TO CLASS! GET TO CLASS IN SAN FRANCISCO! BUY SOME STUFF Recorded LIVE at The Climate Pod LIVE at the Lincoln Lodge in Chicago courtesy of WK…

An Olive Garden Greeting
In which I get after the reason for the season: Unlimited Breadsticks! GET TO CLASS! GET TO CLASS IN SAN FRANCISCO! BUY SOME STUFF Recorded LIVE Nov 20th 2025 from CLASS! at The Lincoln Lodge in Chicago courtesy of WKQX (Q101.1 FM) and Jeppson’s Malört: The Official Drink of the Apocalypse …

What's in a Namesbreth?
In which I emerge from the bunker to a holiday wonderland and try to understand Pete Hegseth and his problem with names. GET TO CLASS! GET TO CLASS IN SAN FRANCISCO! BUY SOME STUFF Recorded LIVE at Paper Machete at the Green Mill Cocktail Lounge 11/22/25 in Chicago courtesy of WKQX (Q101.1 …

Thanksgiving Almaniac
In which I lie low in the bunker as the Thanksgiving is upon us and we discuss the end of Farmers' Almanac (no not THAT one). GET YOUR JOLLIES HERE! GET TO CLASS! GET TO CLASS IN SAN FRANCISCO! BUY SOME STUFF Recorded LIVE at Paper Machete at the Green Mill Cocktail Lounge 11/15/25 in Chic…

Big Mighty Fitz
In which we dive deep into the Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald. GET TO CLASS! GET TO CLASS IN SAN FRANCISCO! BUY SOME STUFF Featuring the legendary Bill Larkin on vocals and keys. Recorded LIVE at Paper Machete at the Green Mill Cocktail Lounge 11/8/25 in Chicago courtesy of WKQX (Q101.1 FM)…

Pennies for Your Thoughts and Prayers
In which I spend a lil time makin cents outta the latest plan to phase-out the penny as November kicks in the door. GET TO CLASS! BUY SOME STUFF Recorded LIVE at Paper Machete at the Green Mill Cocktail Lounge 11/1/25 in Chicago courtesy of WKQX (Q101.1 FM) and Jeppson’s Malört: The Official …

Candy Dandy
In which I talk sweets and treats and tricks over the Halloweekend 2025 which in spite of the world around me: Was pretty dope. GET TO CLASS! BUY SOME STUFF Recorded LIVE at Paper Machete at the Green Mill Cocktail Lounge 10/25/25 in Chicago courtesy of WKQX (Q101.1 FM) and Jeppson’s Malört: …

Trick or Treat and TiVO
You've had your Netflix and chill and it's gettin cold. I say we bring back TiVO for Halloween (I guess we could summon it, they did that in the Craft I think). Anyway, yeah TiVO is no more and it may not be right for the Halloweekend, but last week I gave it a proper eulogy and totally staked it b…