Chad the Birdcast

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: [email protected]  "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.

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: [email protected] See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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: [email protected] See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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  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: [email protected] See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In which I show my love of writing Birdetective Avian Noir True Crime about Lego and pasta. Yes, I know the plural of Lego is "Lego" but it doesn't SOUND RIGHT when you're a detective like me.  GET TO CLASS!  BUY SOME STUFF  Recorded LIVE at Paper Machete at the Green Mill Cocktail Lounge 4/25/26 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: [email protected] See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In which I unpack the latest bio fashion: T-Rex Purses. And you wonder why I celebrate 4/20 for a whole week, humans.  TAKE A DAZE OFF GET TO CLASS!  BUY SOME STUFF  Recorded LIVE at Paper Machete at the Green Mill Cocktail Lounge 4/18/26 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: [email protected] See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In which I play catch up after a glorious Four Twentius with two reports, one stoned bird.  GET TO CLASS!  BUY SOME STUFF  Recorded LIVE at Paper Machete at the Green Mill Cocktail Lounge 4/4/26 and 4/11/26 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, a snippy of “The Wasteland” courtesy of Ross Bugden Twitter: Instagram For commissions/scores: [email protected] and "The Galaxy Song" by Eric Idle and John Du Prez CBS / MCA 1983 performed by Chad the Bird and Bill Larkin See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In which I celebrate the Week of 4/20 blazing budz with my bud Scoochie Boochie: the greatest rapper ever born from a volcano. Spark em and don't lose your lighter.  TAKE A DAZE OFF FIND THE SCOOCHIE BOOCHIE GET TO CLASS!  BUY SOME STUFF  Recorded LIVE at The Nest 4/14/26 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, a snippy of “The Wasteland” courtesy of Ross Bugden Twitter: Instagram For commissions/scores: [email protected] See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In which, whilst humans orbit the moon, I'm down here talkin about the KFC Pickle Jacket. Warning: Contains no moons.  For reference: https://www.foodbeast.com/news/kfcs-pickle-puffer-is-the-wildest-piece-of-fast-food-merch-yet/ GET TO CLASS!  BUY SOME STUFF  Recorded LIVE at Paper Machete at the Green Mill Cocktail Lounge 3/28/26 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, a snippy of “The Wasteland” courtesy of Ross Bugden Twitter: Instagram For commissions/scores: [email protected] See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In which we get down and do the robot cuz they're gonna take over and we gotta show em we know the moves! For reference: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DfnIEWpbMU8 GET TO CLASS!  BUY SOME STUFF  Recorded LIVE at Paper Machete at the Green Mill Cocktail Lounge 3/21/26 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, a snippy of “The Wasteland” courtesy of Ross Bugden Twitter: Instagram For commissions/scores: [email protected] See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In which we get up in the air about fashion in the sky!  GET TO CLASS!  BUY SOME STUFF  Recorded LIVE at Paper Machete at the Green Mill Cocktail Lounge 3/07/26 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, a snippy of “The Wasteland” courtesy of Ross Bugden Twitter: Instagram For commissions/scores: [email protected] See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In which I'm talking about "Love, American Style" at February's CLASS! live from the Lincoln Lodge. Next CLASS! is March 19th so get your books and get out here!  GET TO CLASS!  BUY SOME STUFF  Recorded LIVE February 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: [email protected] See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In which I tell the harrowing tale of the Soccer Seagull of Istanbul.  SEE ME IN THIRST FOR ADVENTURE!  GET TO CLASS!  BUY SOME STUFF  Recorded LIVE at Paper Machete at the Green Mill Cocktail Lounge 2/28/26 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, a snippy of “The Wasteland” courtesy of Ross Bugden Twitter: Instagram For commissions/scores: [email protected] See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In which I house a hoagie while I talk about Subway and Communism.  SEE ME IN THIRST FOR ADVENTURE!  GET TO CLASS!  BUY SOME STUFF  Recorded LIVE at Paper Machete at the Green Mill Cocktail Lounge 2/21/26 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, a snippy of “The Wasteland” courtesy of Ross Bugden Twitter: Instagram For commissions/scores: [email protected] See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In which I summon CHAD ZERO so he can disassociate and hyperfixate in the face of the current news and together we save our attention spans.  GET TO CLASS!  BUY SOME STUFF  Recorded LIVE at Paper Machete at the Green Mill Cocktail Lounge 2/14/26 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, a snippy of “The Wasteland” courtesy of Ross Bugden Twitter: Instagram For commissions/scores: [email protected] See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In which we examine the Olympic bulge of rumors that the ski jumpers are juicing their jumps! But that's just the tip.  GET TO CLASS!  BUY SOME STUFF  Recorded LIVE at Paper Machete at the Green Mill Cocktail Lounge 2/7/26 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, a snippy of “The Wasteland” courtesy of Ross Bugden Twitter: Instagram For commissions/scores: [email protected] See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In which we memorialize the late great Catherine O'Hara.  Check out PERCEPTION CHECK from Nick Garcia  GET TO CLASS!  BUY SOME STUFF  Recorded LIVE at Paper Machete at the Green Mill Cocktail Lounge 1/31/26 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, a snippy of “The Wasteland” courtesy of Ross Bugden Twitter: Instagram For commissions/scores: [email protected] See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In which we're totally talking about the weather, that's it.  GET TO ZANIES FEB 3RD  GET TO CLASS!  BUY SOME STUFF  Recorded LIVE at Paper Machete at the Green Mill Cocktail Lounge 1/24/26 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, a snippy of “The Wasteland” courtesy of Ross Bugden Twitter: Instagram For commissions/scores: [email protected] See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In which we acknowledge the 25th anniversary of the launch of Wikipedia during the one-year anniversary of CLASS! in January of 2026, which has already been a decade.  CHECK ME AT 1:37:00 at THE BANCHETS GET TO ZANIES FEB 3RD  GET TO CLASS!  BUY SOME STUFF  Recorded LIVE January 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: [email protected]   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Just got back to Chicago and boy is my thermostat tired. What the flock? I'm gone for three days and it feels like the entire city left the window open, it's 4 degrees whilst I'm typing this. So yeah, California Dreamin over here missing San Francisco but we gotta get back to diggin ditches and this last story was a ditch indeed. The annual Consumer Electronics Show is back and with it comes the Worst in Show awards, which I think is just the best.  GET TO CLASS!  BUY SOME STUFF  Recorded LIVE at Paper Machete at the Green Mill Cocktail Lounge 1/10/25 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, "Baltimore!" by Chris Riehl © 2019 and a snippy of “The Wasteland” courtesy of Ross Bugden Twitter: Instagram For commissions/scores: [email protected] See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In which I remember one last thing from 2025 and get on the Zoom with my ol pal, Baltimore's own ambassador du Poe, Chris Riehl and we talk eats, drinks and what's comin up for Big Ed's Birthday!  GET TO BALTIMORE!  GET TO CLASS!  GET TO CLASS IN SAN FRANCISCO!  BUY SOME STUFF  Recorded LIVE at Paper Machete at the Green Mill Cocktail Lounge 12/20/25 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, "Baltimore!" by Chris Riehl © 2019 and a snippy of “The Wasteland” courtesy of Ross Bugden Twitter: Instagram For commissions/scores: [email protected] See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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: 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: [email protected] See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 Cocktail Lounge 12/13/25 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: [email protected] See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 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: [email protected] See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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  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: [email protected] See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 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: [email protected] See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 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: [email protected] See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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) 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: [email protected] See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 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: [email protected] See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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: 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: [email protected] See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 best I could cuz ya never know. Hit up a haunt, help out a favorite fiend and have a good Halloween, humans. I'm out here with ya!  COME FIND HERE OCT 28th  GET TO CLASS!  BUY SOME STUFF  Recorded LIVE at Paper Machete at the Green Mill Cocktail Lounge 10/18/25 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: [email protected] See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In which I get back from three weeks on the road, no regerts and get to pinballin cuz it's PINBALL EXPO BAYBEE!!! I kick off the expo talkin to founder and two-time Guinness World Record holder Rob Berk live from his record-winning gallery: Past Times Arcade! GET TO PINBALL EXPO 2025!  GET TO CLASS!  BUY SOME STUFF  Recorded LIVE at CLASS! at the Lincoln Lodge 9/17/25 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: [email protected] See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In which we go gaga on what you'll dodo for Labubus and what they mean for you!  FIND ME IN BALTIMORE!  GET TO CLASS!  BUY SOME STUFF  Recorded LIVE at The Paper Machete 09/20/25 at Chicago's Historic Green Mill Cocktail Lounge   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: [email protected] See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In which I discuss reaction vs response and some serious spooky true crime involving doorbells. RING A DANG DOO!   Sept 23rd 360 Chicago - GET UP HERE!  GET TO CLASS!  BUY SOME STUFF  Recorded LIVE at The Paper Machete 09/13/25 at Chicago's Historic Green Mill Cocktail Lounge   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: [email protected] See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We're back from Columbus and Chicago is beautiful, happy to be home and recoverin nicely in a hot tub of Malört and mozz stix. Meantime, I reported on the Burning Man OrgyDome collapse so get your bacon ready, be it Burngin or Fluffer and sit in glorious orgymorium of that which we lost.  GET TO THE TAVERN!  GET TO CLASS!  BUY SOME STUFF  Recorded LIVE at The Paper Machete 08/30/25 at Chicago's Historic Green Mill Cocktail Lounge   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: [email protected] See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's Labor Day but I'm workin cuz technically I'm not a citizen cuz I'm a bird so YOU'RE WELCOME! I went in on the new words added to the Cambridge Dictionary and learned what skibidi means.  FIND ME IN COLUMBUS!  GET TO CLASS!  BUY SOME STUFF  Recorded LIVE at The Paper Machete 08/23/25 at Chicago's Historic Green Mill Cocktail Lounge   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: [email protected] See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's the finale! We did it! We're back! On this special third part of the previous three episodes of The Returning: I finally get to dump the facts about the great Dave Matthews Bus Incident, which I've been waiting for probably my whole life. Get on the bus with me and strap in.  FIND ME IN COLUMBUS!  GET TO CLASS!  BUY SOME STUFF  Recorded LIVE at The Paper Machete 08/09/25 at Chicago's Historic Green Mill Cocktail Lounge   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: [email protected] See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Its the Return of the Birdcast PART 2: The Coming Backening! In the thrilling penultimate second ep of the return, I go back in time and thaw out some classic nineties references.  MEET IGOR! FIND ME IN COLUMBUS! GET TO CLASS!  BUY SOME STUFF  Recorded LIVE at The Paper Machete 08/02/25 at Chicago's Historic Green Mill Cocktail Lounge   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: [email protected] See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In which I return after a three-week hiatus after my butt healed from being on that bike ride. We get into some serious prankin learning about the Lord of Larfs: Soren Sorenson Adams. My king. FIND ME IN COLUMBUS! GET TO CLASS!  BUY SOME STUFF  Recorded LIVE at CLASS! 06/25/25 at The Lincoln Lodge courtesy of Jeppson’s Malört: The Official Drink of the Apocalypse and then in the Birdhouse courtesy of WKQX (Q101.1 FM)  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: [email protected] omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In which I review the new James Gunn Superman (2025) and then some!  THIS IS RAGBRAI BUY SOME STUFF  Recorded LIVE at The Paper Machete 07/12/25 at Chicago's Historic Green Mill Cocktail Lounge   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: [email protected] See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

July 4th: A day when America celebrates its victorious freedom from a rich aristocracy by spending a ton on explosives, scaring the pets and giving lil birds like me a reason to crush 100mg. The day after, however, we're talking about the lottery. Which I think is some deep deep irony. RHYMES!  THIS IS RAGBRAI BUY SOME STUFF  Recorded LIVE at The Paper Machete 07/05/25 at Chicago's Historic Green Mill Cocktail Lounge   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: [email protected] See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In my newest dooby DOOist true crime podcast, I get the gang back together and dive into the mystery of the Scooby Doo Bandit of Duncansville AL. THIS IS RAGBRAI BUY SOME STUFF  Recorded LIVE at The Paper Machete 06/28/25 at Chicago's Historic Green Mill Cocktail Lounge   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: [email protected] See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We're gonna get REAL SMALL as we dive into some science and then we're goin back to Blue Island Beer Co. for a fan requested reprise of Good Vibrations for Everyday People with THE Bill Larkin (yeah I know we just did it but you asked and when you ask I DO IT!)  THIS IS RAGBRAI BUY SOME STUFF  Recorded LIVE at The Paper Machete 06/28/25 at Chicago's Historic Green Mill Cocktail Lounge   courtesy of WKQX (Q101.1 FM) and Jeppson’s Malört: The Official Drink of the Apocalypse and at Blue Island Beer Co. 06/22/25 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: [email protected]  "Good Vibrations for Everyday People" a medley by Bill Larkin and Josh Zagoren featuring: "Everyday People" Sly Stone 1968 "Wouldn't It Be Nice" Brian Wilson, Tony Asher and Mike Love 1966 "California Girls" Brian Wilson and Mike Love 1965 "Hot Fun in the Summertime" Sly Stone 1969 "Good Vibrations" Brian Wilson and Mike Love 1966 "Thank You (Falettinme Be Mice Elf Agin)" Sly Stone 1969 "Dance to the Music" Sly Stone 1967 "Everybody is a Star" Sly Stone 1969 "God Only Knows" Brian Wilson and Tony Asher 1966See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The following is a musicuology for Brian Wilson and Sly Stone featuring the great Bill Larkin on piano.  "Good Vibrations for Everyday People" a medley by Bill Larkin and Josh Zagoren featuring: "Everyday People" Sly Stone 1968 "Wouldn't It Be Nice" Brian Wilson, Tony Asher and Mike Love 1966 "California Girls" Brian Wilson and Mike Love 1965 "Hot Fun in the Summertime" Sly Stone 1969 "Good Vibrations" Brian Wilson and Mike Love 1966 "Thank You (Falettinme Be Mice Elf Agin)" Sly Stone 1969 "Dance to the Music" Sly Stone 1967 "Everybody is a Star" Sly Stone 1969 "God Only Knows" Brian Wilson and Tony Asher 1966 THIS IS RAGBRAI BUY SOME STUFF  Recorded LIVE at The Paper Machete 06/14/25 at Chicago's Historic Green Mill Cocktail Lounge   courtesy of Jeppson’s Malört: The Official Drink of the Apocalypse and then in the Birdhouse courtesy of WKQX (Q101.1 FM)  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: [email protected] omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In which I discuss the Skyrider 2.0 airline seating being the ultimate expression of your avian envy, humans. But y'all got things I want too.  GET TO CLASS!  BUY SOME STUFF  Recorded LIVE at CLASS! 05/29/25 at The Lincoln Lodge courtesy of Jeppson’s Malört: The Official Drink of the Apocalypse and then in the Birdhouse courtesy of WKQX (Q101.1 FM)  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: [email protected] omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I run down Cooper's Hill for the annual Double Gloucester Cheese Rolling and Wake cuz that's how good cheese is!  GET TO CLASS!  BUY SOME STUFF  Recorded LIVE at The Paper Machete 05/31/25 at Chicago's Historic Green Mill Cocktail Lounge   courtesy of Jeppson’s Malört: The Official Drink of the Apocalypse and then in the Birdhouse courtesy of WKQX (Q101.1 FM)  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: [email protected] omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the thrilling conclusion from last episode, I survive and spin a report from back in March when Bill Larkin and me were LIVE at Blue Island Beer Co which we're doin again June 22nd so get tix now!  GET TO CLASS!  BUY SOME STUFF  Recorded LIVE at Blue Island Beer Co. 03/28/25 courtesy of Blue Island and Jeppson’s Malört: The Official Drink of the Apocalypse and then in the Birdhouse courtesy of WKQX (101.1 FM)  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: [email protected] omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In which we go all in on the legend and I end on a cliffhanger! ADDENDUM: The line actually is "Alright, time's up. Let's do this." I was lost in the sauce.  GET TO CLASS!  BUY SOME STUFF  Recorded LIVE at The Paper Machete 05/17/25 at Chicago's Historic Green Mill Cocktail Lounge   courtesy of Jeppson’s Malört: The Official Drink of the Apocalypse and then in the Birdhouse courtesy of WKQX (101.1 FM)  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: [email protected] omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In which I do my best to honor that the pope is from Chicago but all the jokes have been taken and we get the straight poop on dooks from the doc! If you have anything you'd like Josh the Hand and the Doc to cover on the next MEDICINAL, hit me up at [email protected] (just for funs, this is not advice)  GET TO CLASS!  BUY SOME STUFF  Recorded LIVE at The Paper Machete 05/10/25 at Chicago's Historic Green Mill Cocktail Lounge   courtesy of Jeppson’s Malört: The Official Drink of the Apocalypse and then in the Birdhouse courtesy of WKQX (101.1 FM)  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: [email protected] omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In which it was the day beforeth May the 4th and I had to talk about fonts! I did my best to not talk about Star Wars but failed miserably and then we start a new segment that's very good for you so stay with us.  If you have anything you'd like Josh the Hand and the Doc to cover on the next MEDICINAL, hit me up at [email protected] (just for funs, this is not advice)  GET TO CLASS!  BUY SOME STUFF  Recorded LIVE at The Paper Machete 05/03/25 at Chicago's Historic Green Mill Cocktail Lounge   courtesy of Jeppson’s Malört: The Official Drink of the Apocalypse and then in the Birdhouse courtesy of WKQX (101.1 FM)  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: [email protected] omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.