Chad's Most Excellent Episode

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In this episode we will be discussing BILL AND TED FACE THE MUSIC so if you haven’t, GET ON IT! Chad invites show regulars Jennifer Betancourt and Adam Burke to herald the return of Bill and Ted!

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And Hero Power: The light in the darkness

Featuring the song “Promises” by the Barrerracudas which is the song of the revolution and a lil taste of Play With Me by Extreme. Most triumphant.

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Remember the Struggalo

Chad takes you back to a time before when we gathered in bars, partied in groups and the great Juggalos roamed the land: August 2017. You'll remember the struggalo, honor the Murder Clowns and learn the answer to ancient question: What is a Juggalo?

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Recorded LIVE at the Green Mill Lounge in Chicago on August 26th 2017 for The Paper Machete courtesy of Jacob Serio and mixed by the great Clark Bender.

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And Hero Power: The light in the darkness

Featuring the song “Promises” by the Barrerracudas which is the song of the revolution.

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Who's Shroomin Who w/Maureen SanDiego

LIVE FROM THE LOCKDOWN: Chad Zooms with legendary drag performer, roster, enter-taint-er and sparkling face, Maureen SanDiego and they get real about the reality of micro-dosing, psychedelic therapies, ZZ Top and Lee Ann Womack… and then Maureen takes second place in 2Min 10 Ques like a boss.

Follow the infamous adventures of Maureen SanDiego on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook: It’s good for you.

Recorded on ZOOM so listen responsibly cuz that’s what we get in the Lockdown.

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And Hero Power: The light in the darkness

Featuring the song “Promises” by the Barrerracudas which is the song of the revolution.

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Fly Anxiety w/Bill Larkin

FILL OUT THE DAMN CENSUS and here’s why!

While you do, comedy legend and piano man about town, THE Bill Larkin, is finally on Chad the Podcast. Chad ZOOMs his good bud to check in on how his anxiety is doing in the midst of 2020 and they catch up, mix it up, song some sangs and write an epic anthem about why you should fill out the census! How are YOU doing?

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And Hero Power: The light in the darkness

Featuring the song “I Wear A Hat Now” and “Motivation” by Bill Larkin and the PREMIERE of "Fill It Out" by Bill Larkin and Chad the Bird as well as “Promises” by the Barrerracudas which is the song of the revolution.

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Pitches Gotta Eat w/Samantha Irby

New episode day is always a treat but this was an especially delicious Halloween candy grab-bag of treaty goodness because New York Times Best-Selling Author Samantha Irby is on the show! Chad and Sam Zoom about Star Trek, Squatty Potties and their general feelings on a good poop before diving in on the greatest pitch you’ve ever heard. Distract yourself with them, won’t you?

BUY SAM’S BOOKS they’re good for you.

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And Hero Power: The light in the darkness

Featuring the song “Promises” by the Barrerracudas which is the song of the revolution.

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VCRIP

It’s a little boring in the lockdown so Chad goes rummaging and finds a classic from the Before Times: On July 22nd, 2016, the world said goodbye to the Video Cassette Recorder and Chad was there to talk about it. So come say RIP to the VCR and VH-YES to a little nostalgia. Please rate and review as you rewind with Chad.

“You Can’t Rewind History” by Chad the Bird recorded LIVE at the Green Mill Cocktail Lounge for the Paper Machete on July 23rd 2016.

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And Hero Power: The light in the darkness

Featuring the song “Promises” by the Barrerracudas which is the song of the revolution.

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Sequela-re We Gonna Do Now? w/Dr. Allen Zagoren

Well here we are in the Summer of 2020 and America is in critical condition so Chad comes out of vacation to interview Dr. Allen Zagoren D.O. F.A.C.O.S F.A.C.N. (a for real medical expert with boots on the ground) all about how we’re doing and how we’re gonna get out of it… and the news ain’t that great. So strap in for this one, filled with technical stuff and maybe you’ll learn something about how you can save yourself!

DISCLAIMER: Contains some dire shit so listen responsibly and for you in the future please remember: We did this via ZOOM without an engineer cuz we’re fighting a pandemic so give us a break if the sound is a little chunky, it’s the best we got in 2020.

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And Hero Power: The light in the darkness

Featuring the song “Promises” by the Barrerracudas which is the song of the revolution and a lil snippy of “Doctor! Doctor!” by Thompson Twins cuz that’s just how we do.

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Slip Slidin' Summertime Classic

Chad’s on vacay so he does what all networks do when they wanna get away: Pops on a rerun, babeeee! This one’s from four years ago (almost to the damn day!) when the world was different, summer meant something and people could hang out at Fests. You will also learn the history of the Slip n Slide, so grab some sangria and sit outside for a break. You deserve it. WARNING: CONTAINS NOSTALGIA.

Featuring “Deadly Summer Fun Break” Recorded LIVE on July 9th 2016 at the Green Mill for The Paper Machete , please support them both in this dark timeline.

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Featuring the song “Promises” by the Barrerracudas, the only infection we want

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Another Amer-Reminder Fourth You

It’s the 4th of July again and Chad spins an oldie from 2017 full of American myth-busting softballs to lob at your Uncle Patriot at the cookout cuz you know he’s got something to say.

Featuring “A Few Amer-Reminders For Your Birthday, America” Recorded LIVE on July 1st 2017 at the Green Mill for The Paper Machete , please support them both in this dark timeline.

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Featuring the song “Promises” by the Barrerracudas, the only infection we want

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Off the Menu w/Sohrab Forouzesh

In another broadcast from sparkling self-isolation, Chad checks in on his bud Sohrab Forouzesh and they get hungry and plan a menu. DISCLAIMER: Due to the lockdown, these episodes are recorded on ZOOM and as good as that is, it can get a little crunchy so pretend it's like two starships talking in some space western, cuz that's how Chad thinks about it and so should you.

Go chill responsibly with Sohrab at THE COMEDY BAR June 27th!!!

And keep up with his tasty styles on his website and @sohrabisbrown on Instagram and Twitter, it’s good for you!

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Featuring the song “Promises” by the Barrerracudas, the only infection we want and a little taste of Combination Pizza Hut and Taco Bell by Das Racist cuz we were high.

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ADHD And You And Me w/Sarah Gise

Chad ZOOMs his bud Sarah Gise (actor and host of The ADHD Artist podcast) and they get real, introspective, hyper-focused and into it!

Listen to THE ADHD ARTIST PODCAST and hire Sarah Gise!

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Featuring the song “Promises” by the Barrerracudas, the only infection we want.

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Good TurrenTimes w/Michael Turrentine

In this darkest of timelines, Chad ZOOMS with Michael Turrentine (Chicago actor, writer, activist, podcast host and ol' familiar face on the show) to plan a vacation.

For a good time, hire Michael Turrentine and listen to HOWS YOUR HEART cuz it’s good for you.

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Featuring the song “Promises” by the Barrerracudas, the only infection we want.

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2020 Tunes w/Lindsey Charles

In this darkest of timelines, Chad ZOOMs with Lindsey Charles of The Cell Phones and they talk tunes in the times of 2020.

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Featuring the song “Promises” by the Barrerracudas, the only infection we want.

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The Pat Party Patcast

In the midst of another hell fired nightmare in the saga of America, Pat Whalen ZOOM'd by the Chad Cast to have some fun, goof off, let off steam and plan the perfect party.

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Toss a coin to Pat at his Venmo: @newsofyesterday find YESTERDAY’S NEWS on Facebook, BEST EVENING EVER on Instagram and BAT WHALEN on Twitter.

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Featuring the song “Promises” by the Barrerracudas, the only infection we want.

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My 200th Episode

It's been 4 years almost to the day since Chad the Podcast took its first steps and what a difference 200 episodes makes. For the Bicentennialpisode, Chad goes back to the first ever episode from May 26th 2016 and dusts off the original live performance from all that time ago. Celebrate with us, won't you?

For more episodes from the Before Times, check out the vault at Chad the Bird.com.

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Featuring the song “Promises” by the Barrerracudas, the only infection we want.

The VelociRapture

In another dispatch from Sparkling Self-Isolation, Chad calls his buds for a long-awaited ZOOM sesh reuniting the director and stars of Chad’s favorite film of 2019: The VelociPastor. They get into it, go deep, finish strong, promise to call each other sometime and then The Pastor himself leads us all in a prayer. Starring Brendan Steere, Greg Cohan, Alyssa Kempinski and featuring Chicago comedians Dan Krall and Jennifer Betancourt.

DISCLAIMER: In the current Way-Things-Are, we have to record remotely so things might be a little weird here and there, Chad likes to pretend it's like talking ship-to-ship in a Space Western so you should too! PLEASE RATE AND REVIEW and wash your hands.

Featuring a lil taste of the love theme from The Velocipastor and the anthem of Chad’s 2020: “I Didn’t Have Time to Think” by Math the Band.

Check out the art of Yang Jiechang (Wei Chan in the film), it’s dope as hell.

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Featuring the song “Promises” by the Barrerracudas, the only infection we want.

Ewok the Line w/Alex Kumin

In another dispatch from Sparkling Self-Isolation, Chad spends May the 4th checking in on comedian, activist, Lincoln Lodge alumni, headliner, teacher and all-around badass Alex Kumin.

DISCLAIMER: In the current Way-Things-Are, we have to record remotely so things might be a little weird here and there, Chad likes to pretend it's like talking ship-to-ship in a Space Western so you should too! PLEASE RATE AND REVIEW and wash your hands.

Follow Alex’s adventures here and check out the Virtual Open Mic EVERY Wednesday at 9:30pm CST courtesy of Cole’s Bar! You might see me too… if you’re lucky.

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Featuring the song “Promises” by the Barrerracudas, the only infection we want.

Into the Tortoiseverse w/Malic White

In another dispatch from Sparkling Self-Isolation, Chad checks in on Chicago-based stand-up comedian, former Neo-Futurist and contributing writer for Autostraddle: Malic White and they talk how they're coping, the horrors of burnt pizza and they sing the legend of Howlaga and the Tortoises. Settle in.

DISCLAIMER: In the current Way-Things-Are, we have to record remotely so things might be a little weird here and there, Chad likes to pretend it's like talking ship-to-ship in a Space Western so you should too! PLEASE RATE AND REVIEW and wash your hands.

Follow Malic’s adventures here and then find them on the Grams at @internationalmrpleather and @malic_white on the Twitters.

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Featuring the song “Promises” by the Barrerracudas, the only infection we want.

Tasmanian Beer Atoms w/Jennifer Betancourt

In another dispatch from Sparkling Self-Isolation, Chad hails his good buddy and frequent victim of the show Jennifer Betancourt to watch a film he kinda only half remembers called "Young Einstein" starring someone who Chad thinks probably totally wasn't an acid trip he had once: Yahoo Serious. Was that movie real? Was Yahoo that serious? Can you split a Tasmanian Beer Atom?! Only you can find out. SPOILER ALERT: We spoil the shit out of this awesome movie.

DISCLAIMER: In the current Way-Things-Are, we have to record remotely so things might be a little weird here and there, Chad likes to pretend it's like talking ship-to-ship in a Space Western so you should too!

Please rate, review and WASH YOUR HANDS

Much love and respect to the great Yahoo Serious and you can rent YOUNG EINSTEIN right now so do it! Chad-Approved!

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Featuring the song “Promises” by the Barrerracudas, the only infection we want.

Movie Slaps w/Adam Burke

In another dispatch from Sparkling Self-Isolation, Chad hails Comedian and good buddy Adam Burke and gets into what he's been watching, who would be the team behind 2020: The Movie and general nonsense. Warning: Contains Goofin-Off and Giggling.

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Dive into the exciting world of Adam Burke: It’s good for you!

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Featuring the song “Promises” by the Barrerracudas, the only infection we want.