Franzia: In Winemembrance

So ok… I was asked to do a eulogy for Fred Franzia and I may have gone HAM cuz this guy’s life was wild! Seriously, google it.

Homework: https://www.winemag.com/2022/09/16/the-complicated-legacy-of-fred-franzia/

Recorded LIVE at Chicago’s Historic Green Mill Lounge 10/01/22

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I Wanna Go To Space

In which… I get ripped and talk about how much I wanna go to space. So you know, it’s not just a clever title.

Homework: https://www.dailystar.co.uk/tech/news/inside-hilton-space-station-luxury-28054951

Recorded LIVE at Chicago’s Historic Green Mill Lounge 09/24/22

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THAT Batman: An Essay

So my voice got a little sexy cuz I was at Riot Fest courtesy of the great Logan Arcade so like just enjoy that. September 17th was National Batman Day and I wrote an essay about Batman. Like THE Batman.

Recorded LIVE at Chicago’s Historic Green Mill Lounge 09/17/22

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A Chad Bite: Too Many Legs

Hey you found a Chad Bite! It’s snacky, it’s crunchy and it’s from the bottom of the bag which is where we all know the best most crunchy, snacky pieces are so munch away! This one’s from 9/10/22 and it’s about things with too many legs. Yay! Wait… don’t eat those…

Recorded LIVE at Chicago’s Historic Green Mill Lounge 09/10/22

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Cold Ones 2: Out to Sea with Jer D.

So umm…. no you’re not crazy; There WAS a part 1 to this saga but it was erased by the Internet and/or is still totally out there floating in the cyberwebs, plotting its revenge. Speaking of floating: Me and comedian Jer D. got back together to try again at this, cracked more cold ones talked about his salmon fishing days. That’s dedication.

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Better is Perfect with Me

NetDragon Websoft, a Chinese gaming company, just "hired" the world's first VR Robot CEO and I have thoughts. Just a couple. Mostly here to hype up the science.

Recorded LIVE at Chicago’s Historic Green Mill Lounge 09/03/22

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What the Why, Tho?

Umm ok… so I was asked to review Meghan Markle’s new Spotify podcast Archetypes and whilst doing so, managed to get the entire audience on my podcast. Is it Irony? Probably not, who has that kinda money…

For reference: https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/story/2022-08-26/meghan-markle-archetypes-podcast-joe-rogan-spotify

Come see me at The Music Box September 3rd 10pm: https://musicboxtheatre.com/series-and-festivals/the-creepshow-a-stephen-king-film-festival

Recorded LIVE at Chicago’s Historic Green Mill Lounge 08/27/22

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Viva Sake!

So ummm… hey… Japan is holding a competition starting Sept 9th (that’s also a correction for the episode… you’ll hear it) and ending November 10th for ideas on how to encourage more drinking. I think I maybe misunderstood the assignment…

For reference: https://www.news24.com/w24/selfcare/wellness/news/japans-new-campaign-encourages-young-people-to-drink-more-alcohol-but-the-reaction-has-been-mixed-20220824-3

Recorded LIVE at Chicago’s Historic Green Mill Lounge 08/20/22

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Animals are Humans Too

According to Science: It's too hot in August of 2022 and speaking on behalf of the rest of the Animal Kingdom: Chad’s got some things to say about it.

Recorded LIVE at the Green Mill Lounge 08/20/22

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TikTok You Don't Stop with Teddy Gales

Chad interviews the first human he ever followed on TikTok: The epic Teddy Gales and they get into it about the Internet, trolls and then forget how many sours they had. Just another day… in Chicago.

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THIS IS BEAKMAN’S WORLD!

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Choco Taco Immemorio

It is with deepest regrets that we inform you of the passing of a beloved hero. Please join us for a brief service followed by a reception with snacks in honor and then we’re goin to the bar across the street for Happy Hour and more snacks. The bereaved will be available during normal mourning hours and then a lil bit later for drinks and tapas.

Recorded LIVE at Chicago’s Historic Green Mill Lounge 7/30/22

Follow up: https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/food/2022/08/05/choco-taco-return-potential-klondike/10246049002/

COME FIND ME AT C2E2 SATURDAY AUGUST 6th!

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Nascarnage!

In a world where things are crazy... In a city where traffic is nuts on a Monday... In a time when we don't need any more madness... Something is coming to Chicago ... and we're gonna need a bigger boat...

Recorded LIVE at the Green Mill Lounge 07/23/22

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Aldermania!

WARNING: Chicago Content - With two Chicago wards losing long-serving aldermen, Chad takes to the Northside to claim some territory!

For reference: https://chicago.suntimes.com/city-hall/2022/7/15/23220593/harry-osterman-not-running-reelection-chicago-city-council-48th-ward-lightfoot

Recorded LIVE at Chicago’s Historic Green Mill Lounge 07/19/22

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Small Plates with Katie Watson

In the wake of the SCOTUS decision to overturn Roe V Wade, Chad has on bioethicist, lawyer, associate professor at Northwestern University, reproductive ethics specialist and author of “Scarlet A: The Ethics, Law and Politics of Ordinary Abortion”: the great Katie Watson to share some intellectual tapas.

Here are some resources for you, they’re not ala carte, they’re included:

https://www.ifwhenhow.org/

https://www.plancpills.org/

https://aidaccess.org/en/

https://abortionpillinfo.org/

https://www.mahotline.org/

https://eukiapp.com/

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We're Just Elon for the Ride

Money? Who's got THAT kinda money? Good thing we got each other or we'd be rich...

Recorded LIVE at The Historic Green Mill Lounge in Chicago on 7/9/22

For reference: https://www.vox.com/recode/23207361/elon-musk-twitter-narrative-billionaire

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The Mayhem on the Magic

Yaar! Avast ye, America, twas yer birthday weekend and all was not well on the high seas! Or anywhere really… but we be focusin on the seas!

Recorded LIVE at The Historic Green Mill Lounge in Chicago on 7/2/22

For reference: https://insidethemagic.net/2022/07/carnival-cruise-brawl-threesome-accusations-kc1/

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Huckin' A Word

THE Ohio State University has successfully trademarked the word THE, so words are expensive now. Luckily, Chad’s got some in the back but he’s gotta sell it without using the word once otherwise he’s gonna have to pay…

For reference: https://www.cnn.com/2022/06/23/us/ohio-state-university-trademarks-the/index.html

Recorded LIVE at the Green Mill Lounge 6/25/22

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LaMDA: A Lament

Google AI's new squeeze LaMDA made an engineer fall in love but it was not meant to last... so I wrote a poem about it. For a follow-up, check this out: https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2022/06/google-lamda-chatbot-sentient-ai/661322/

Recorded LIVE at the Green Mill Lounge 6/18/22

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Dispatch from Fart Control with Robbie Ellis

The winds of change sure are blowin' and that's not just a lot of hot air! Now is the time to clear the room and listen to the straight poop, not just opinions. Chad takes a dive into the New Zealand Fart Tax and then Classical WFMT’s own and actual New Zealander Robbie Ellis joins in to explain things.

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Recorded LIVE at the Green Mill Lounge 6/11/22

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Scraps with Terry Mynott

Chad and infamous British comedian/impressionist/pitch-man/gadabout and all-around nice guy Terry Mynott talk about politics, movies, bits and bobs just for you to give you something to do today. You’re welcome!

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