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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.
Recorded LIVE at Chicago’s Historic Green Mill Lounge on 5/18/2024 for The Paper Machete. Recording courtesy of Jeppson’s Malört: The Official Drink of the Apocalypse.
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Featuring “Promises” by the Barrerracudas and a snippy of “The Wasteland” courtesy of Ross Bugden Twitter: Instagram For commissions/scores: bugdenross@gmail.com
PLEASE RATE AND REVIEW and as aways: Teach CRT, go to Drag brunches, say “Free Palestine”, “Gay”, “Period”, “Black Lives Matter” eat the rich and save me some sides.
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.
Recorded LIVE at Chicago’s Historic Green Mill Lounge on 5/11/2024 for The Paper Machete. Recording courtesy of 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 and a snippy of “The Wasteland” courtesy of Ross Bugden Twitter: Instagram For commissions/scores: bugdenross@gmail.com
PLEASE RATE AND REVIEW and as aways: Teach CRT, go to Drag brunches, say “Free Palestine”, “Gay”, “Period”, “Black Lives Matter” eat the rich and save me some sides.
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!
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.
Come find me in all your favorite places including my Discord!
Featuring “Promises” by the Barrerracudas and a snippy of “The Wasteland” courtesy of Ross Bugden Twitter: Instagram For commissions/scores: bugdenross@gmail.com
PLEASE RATE AND REVIEW and as aways: Teach CRT, go to Drag brunches, say “Free Palestine”, “Gay”, “Period”, “Black Lives Matter” eat the rich and save me some sides.
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 created: PINBALL!
Recorded LIVE at Chicago’s Historic Green Mill Lounge on 4/27/2024 for The Paper Machete. Recording courtesy of 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 and a snippy of “The Wasteland” courtesy of Ross Bugden Twitter: Instagram For commissions/scores: bugdenross@gmail.com
PLEASE RATE AND REVIEW and as aways: Teach CRT, go to Drag brunches, say “Free Palestine”, “Gay”, “Period”, “Black Lives Matter” eat the rich and save me some sides.
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 from 4/20 and I talked about Red Lobster and Endless Shrimp all while trying to remember what I was talking about.
Recorded LIVE at Chicago’s Historic Green Mill Lounge on 4/20/2024 for The Paper Machete. Recording courtesy of 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 and a snippy of “The Wasteland” courtesy of Ross Bugden Twitter: Instagram For commissions/scores: bugdenross@gmail.com
PLEASE RATE AND REVIEW and as aways: Teach CRT, go to Drag brunches, say “Free Palestine”, “Gay”, “Period”, “Black Lives Matter” eat the rich and save me some sides.
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.
Recorded LIVE at Chicago’s Historic Green Mill Lounge on April 6th 2024 for The Paper Machete. Recording courtesy of Jeppson’s Malört: The Official Drink of the Apocalypse.
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Featuring “Promises” by the Barrerracudas and a snippy of “The Wasteland” courtesy of Ross Bugden Twitter: Instagram For commissions/scores: bugdenross@gmail.com
PLEASE RATE AND REVIEW and as aways: Teach CRT, go to Drag brunches, say “Free Palestine”, “Gay”, “Period”, “Black Lives Matter” eat the rich and save me some sides.
Sagraga Familia ... Finally?
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.
For reference: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2024/mar/25/sagrada-familia-barcelona-completed-2026-stairway
NEW MERCH ALERCH: https://www.chadthebird.com/the-merch
Recorded LIVE at Chicago’s Historic Green Mill Lounge on March 30th 2024 for The Paper Machete. Recording courtesy of Jeppson’s Malört: The Official Drink of the Apocalypse.
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Featuring “Promises” by the Barrerracudas and a snippy of “SOLO ACOUSTIC GUITAR” by Jason Shaw http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Jas... Creative Commons — Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported— CC BY-SA 3.0
PLEASE RATE AND REVIEW and as aways: Teach CRT, go to Drag brunches, say “Gay”, “Period”, “Black Lives Matter” eat the rich and save me some sides.
Duck'n Buc-Ee's
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-for-banning-service-duck-wrinkle/73015434007/
NEW MERCH ALERCH: https://www.chadthebird.com/the-merch
Recorded LIVE at Chicago’s Historic Green Mill Lounge on March 23rd 2024 for The Paper Machete. Recording courtesy of 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 and a snippy of “The Wasteland” courtesy of Ross Bugden Twitter: Instagram For commissions/scores: bugdenross@gmail.com
PLEASE RATE AND REVIEW and as aways: Teach CRT, go to Drag brunches, say “Gay”, “Period”, “Black Lives Matter” eat the rich and save me some sides.
Caught in the Middleton
In which the Queen Consort has gone missing and I catch a contact drunk from St. Patty’s Day in Chicago. Pinkies up!
NEW MERCH ALERCH: https://www.chadthebird.com/the-merch
Recorded LIVE at Chicago’s Historic Green Mill Lounge on March 16th 2024 for The Paper Machete. Recording courtesy of 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 and a snippy of “The Wasteland” courtesy of Ross Bugden Twitter: Instagram For commissions/scores: bugdenross@gmail.com
PLEASE RATE AND REVIEW and as aways: Teach CRT, go to Drag brunches, say “Gay”, “Period”, “Black Lives Matter” eat the rich and save me some sides.
Why 420 Tho? Live from Blue Island Beer Co.
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:
San Rafael - San ruh-FELL
Mt Tamalpais - Mt Tam-al-PIE-us
Bolinas - Bo-LEE-nus
My speech from THE SMOKE SHOW 4:20pm March 3rd 2024 from Blue Island Beer Co. If you're wondering if it was as advertised: Yes. Yes it was. You can literally see the smoke and hear the dankness from the crowd. Please watch responsibly. Recording courtesy of Jeppson’s Malört: The Official Drink of the Apocalypse.
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Featuring “Promises” by the Barrerracudas and a snippy of “The Wasteland” courtesy of Ross Bugden Twitter: Instagram For commissions/scores: bugdenross@gmail.com
PLEASE RATE AND REVIEW and as aways: Teach CRT, go to Drag brunches, say “Gay”, “Period”, “Black Lives Matter” eat the rich and save me some sides.
Wonka Wonka Wonka!
In which I take my team deep into Willy’s Chocolate Experience.
For reference: https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/creator-failed-willy-wonka-immersive-event-speaks-out-1235845791/
NEW MERCH ALERCH: https://www.chadthebird.com/the-merch
Recorded LIVE at Chicago’s Historic Green Mill Lounge on March 2nd 2024 for The Paper Machete. Recording courtesy of 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 and a snippy of “The Wasteland” courtesy of Ross Bugden Twitter: Instagram For commissions/scores: bugdenross@gmail.com
PLEASE RATE AND REVIEW and as aways: Teach CRT, go to Drag brunches, say “Gay”, “Period”, “Black Lives Matter” eat the rich and save me some sides.
Madame Web: A Movie Review
In which I review Madame Web.
Get your tix to the Smoke Show March 3rd in Blue Island IL
NEW MERCH ALERCH: https://www.chadthebird.com/the-merch
Recorded LIVE at Chicago’s Historic Green Mill Lounge on February 17th 2024 for The Paper Machete. Recording courtesy of 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 and a snippy of “The Wasteland” courtesy of Ross Bugden Twitter: Instagram For commissions/scores: bugdenross@gmail.com
PLEASE RATE AND REVIEW and as aways: Teach CRT, go to Drag brunches, say “Gay”, “Period”, “Black Lives Matter” eat the rich and save me some sides.
Pop Tacos
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
Get your tix to the Smoke Show March 3rd in Blue Island IL
NEW MERCH ALERCH: https://www.chadthebird.com/the-merch
Recorded LIVE at Chicago’s Historic Green Mill Lounge on February 17th 2024 for The Paper Machete. Recording courtesy of 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 and a snippy of “The Wasteland” courtesy of Ross Bugden Twitter: Instagram For commissions/scores: bugdenross@gmail.com
PLEASE RATE AND REVIEW and as aways: Teach CRT, go to Drag brunches, say “Gay”, “Period”, “Black Lives Matter” eat the rich and save me some sides.
Bonus Burke-isode
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!
Recorded 02/22/24 at Space Time Sounds in Chicago. Courtesy of Jeppson’s Malört: The Official Drink of the Apocalypse.
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Featuring “Promises” by the Barrerracudas and a snippy of Adam Burke’s Weaponized Empathy AVAILABLE NOW Get it! Also feauring “The Wasteland” courtesy of Ross Bugden Twitter: Instagram For commissions/scores: bugdenross@gmail.com
PLEASE RATE AND REVIEW and as aways: Teach CRT, go to Drag brunches, say “Gay”, “Period”, “Black Lives Matter” eat the rich and save me some sides.
Matchstick Man
In which we honor the great Richard Plaud: The Matchstick Man.
Get your tix to the Smoke Show March 3rd in Blue Island IL
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For reference: https://www.npr.org/2024/02/09/1230090601/guinness-world-record-eiffel-tower-matchsticks
Recorded LIVE at Chicago’s Historic Green Mill Lounge on February 10th 2024 for The Paper Machete. Recording courtesy of 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 and a snippy of “The Wasteland” courtesy of Ross Bugden Twitter: Instagram For commissions/scores: bugdenross@gmail.com
PLEASE RATE AND REVIEW and as aways: Teach CRT, go to Drag brunches, say “Gay”, “Period”, “Black Lives Matter” eat the rich and save me some sides.
Memoramoviebilia
In which we discuss the merchandise paradise that is promotional tie-ins and how ya mighta jumped the worm lately, Humans.
For reference: https://www.gamespot.com/articles/dune-2-stars-react-to-movies-viral-popcorn-bucket-its-not-okay/1100-6520872/
NEW MERCH ALERCH: https://www.chadthebird.com/the-merch
Recorded LIVE at Chicago’s Historic Green Mill Lounge on February 3rd 2024 for The Paper Machete. Recording courtesy of 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 and a snippy of “The Wasteland” courtesy of Ross Bugden Twitter: Instagram For commissions/scores: bugdenross@gmail.com
PLEASE RATE AND REVIEW and as aways: Teach CRT, go to Drag brunches, say “Gay”, “Period”, “Black Lives Matter” eat the rich and save me some sides.
Cicada'll Together Now
In which we get hyped about the upcoming cicada orgy! Best way to learn is to get involved, humans! Dive in!
For reference: https://www.cnn.com/2024/01/26/us/cicadas-emergence-broods-xix-xiii-scn/index.html
Recorded LIVE at Chicago’s Historic Green Mill Lounge on January 27th 2024 for The Paper Machete. Recording courtesy of 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 and a snippy of “The Wasteland” courtesy of Ross Bugden Twitter: Instagram For commissions/scores: bugdenross@gmail.com
PLEASE RATE AND REVIEW and as aways: Teach CRT, go to Drag brunches, say “Gay”, “Period”, “Black Lives Matter” eat the rich and save me some sides.
Simply Mad About the Rat Hole
WARNING: Contains Chicago Stuff - Those from outta state just deal with it.
For rat-ference: https://abc7chicago.com/chicago-rat-hole-wedding-marriage-tiktok/14359914/
Recorded LIVE at Chicago’s Historic Green Mill Lounge on January 26th 2024 for The Paper Machete. Recording courtesy of 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 and a snippy of “The Wasteland” courtesy of Ross Bugden Twitter: Instagram For commissions/scores: bugdenross@gmail.com
PLEASE RATE AND REVIEW and as aways: Teach CRT, go to Drag brunches, say “Gay”, “Period”, “Black Lives Matter” eat the rich and save me some sides.
Yipes Stripes: A Eulogy
In which we take a moment to chew on the memory of Fruit Stripe gum.
Recorded LIVE at Chicago’s Historic Green Mill Lounge on January 13th 2024 for The Paper Machete. Recording courtesy of Jeppson’s Malört: The Official Drink of the Apocalypse.
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Featuring the unstoppable Bill Larkin on keys and me covering "Does Your Chewing Gum Lose Its Flavour (On the Bedpost Overnight?)" by Lonnie Donegan and His Skiffle Group (Pye Nixa/Dot 1959) which is actually a cover of "Does the Spearmint Lose Its Flavor on the Bedpost Overnight?" written by Billy Rose, Ernest Breuer, and Marty Bloom and first released in 1924 by The Happiness Boys (Ernie Hare and Billy Jones) and “Promises” by the Barrerracudas and a snippy of “The Wasteland” courtesy of Ross Bugden Twitter: Instagram For commissions/scores: bugdenross@gmail.com
PLEASE RATE AND REVIEW and as aways: Teach CRT, go to Drag brunches, say “Gay”, “Period”, “Black Lives Matter” eat the rich and save me some sides.