Chad the Birdcast

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. 
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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! 

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In which, Chad braves cicadas and the suburbs to meet Joey Giardinieria of Noon Whistle Brewing in search of the elusive Cicada Malört shots. 
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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 professio…

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.

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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.

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In which I discuss new details that have emerged about the birthplace of Plato and TOTALLY NOT STAR WARS!

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Recorded LIVE at Chicago’s Historic Green Mill Lounge on 5/4/2024 for Th…

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 p…

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 cat…

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.

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In which I discuss one of the longest running construction project in the world maybe finally possibly perhaps fingies crossed being completed finally… soon. Stay tuned.

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In which i tell the age-old story of the guy who brought a duck into Buc-ee’s. You know how it goes.

For reference: https://www.knoxnews.com/story/news/local/2024/03/18/tennessee-buc-ees-goes-viral-f…

In which the Queen Consort has gone missing and I catch a contact drunk from St. Patty’s Day in Chicago. Pinkies up!

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WARNING: THE FOLLOWING WAS RECORDED IN FRONT OF A LIVE AND HIGH AF AUDIENCE - Also I was shmazzed from the contact shmoink and couldn't pronounciate so here's some addendums:

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In which I take my team deep into Willy’s Chocolate Experience.

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In which I review Madame Web.

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Recorded LIVE at Chicago’s Historic Green Mill Lounge on …

In which we discuss the current state of your fastest of foods.

For reference: https://qz.com/ozempic-wegovy-weight-loss-drugs-novo-nordisk-food-1851238272

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In my most podcast Birdcast, I talk to comedian/writer/bestie Adam Burke (Wait Wait Don’t Tell Me) about stuff, things and his new album WEAPONIZED EMPATHY available right now! Go get it! Do it!

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In which we honor the great Richard Plaud: The Matchstick Man.

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In which we discuss the merchandise paradise that is promotional tie-ins and how ya mighta jumped the worm lately, Humans.

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