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Chad's Final Episode of 2023

Well we’re finally here. We made it to the end of 2023 and just when you thought we could relax, get some closure and roll out to credits rocked with the plot thus far: It goes and jumps the shark again.

For reference: https://apnews.com/article/alex-jones-x-account-elon-musk-90cfc990631dec5e8f337167fbe16372

Come play DnD with me in the new year at Newport Theatre for RPG-13 January 5th 2024!

Recorded LIVE on December 16th 2023 and May 26th 2016 for The Paper Machete LIVE at Chicago’s Historic Green Mill Lounge. 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.

A Holidazzlin TimOTrèe Chalamet Special Episode

Tis the season and cuz you’ve been good to me all year, here’s a holly jolliday present from me to you: Bonus content!

Come play DnD with me in the new year at Newport Theatre for RPG-13 January 5th 2024!

Recorded LIVE on December 14th 2023 for The Paper Machete Holiday Pageant at Carol’s Pub. Recording courtesy of Jeppson’s Malört: The Official Drink of the Apocalypse.

Come find me in all your favorite places including my Discord!

Featuring “No Sleep Til Christmas' and “Another F**kn Christmas Song” Lyrics and Music by Bill Larkin and Josh Zagoren and, of course “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.

King Lear

In which we eulogize the great Norman Lear. Please be seated.

For reference: https://theconversation.com/good-times-50-years-ago-norman-lear-changed-tv-with-a-show-about-a-working-class-black-familys-struggles-and-joys-219567

Recorded LIVE at Chicago’s Historic Green Mill Lounge on December 9th 2023 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.

The Threeway Taco Bell Combo

In which we celebrate responsibly lest we give a little too much this time of year.

For reference: https://www.unilad.com/news/food-and-drink/taco-bell-christmas-party-lawsuit-employee-580023-20231123

Recorded LIVE at Chicago’s Historic Green Mill Lounge on Dec 2nd 2023 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.

Stamped It!

In which we go all-in and HAM on stamps! Hold on tight cuz we’re divin deep!

For reference: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2023/nov/14/inverted-jenny-stamp-sold-auction-new-york

Come see me “& Laura’s Holiday Special” LIVE for one night only DEC 7th at Newport Theatre in Chicago!

Recorded LIVE at Chicago’s Historic Green Mill Lounge on November 25th 2023 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.

The Tail of Chuck E Cheese

In which we discuss one “Charles Entertainment Cheese”, survivor of the Pizza Wars.

For reference: https://www.kiro7.com/news/trending/chuck-e-cheese-says-its-getting-rid-its-animatronic-bands-except-1-location/J3UQUBHUFRBHNIZFWIKYXHM6VE/

Recorded LIVE at Chicago’s Historic Green Mill Lounge on November 18th 2023 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.

America: The Gold Toilet

In which I figure out irony courtesy of a gold toilet. Only in America!

For reference: https://apnews.com/article/blenheim-palace-golden-toilet-theft-f0cd428df82be5343a799479a168f4be

Recorded LIVE at Chicago’s Historic Green Mill Lounge on November 11th 2023 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.

Crispy Time

In which we herald the Crispy Time and sacrifice many carbs to ensure a good harvest!

For reference: https://www.foodandwine.com/digiorno-launches-a-limited-edition-thanksgiving-pizza-8385608

Recorded LIVE at Chicago’s Historic Green Mill Lounge on November 4th 2023 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.

Fright's Alright

In which we skelebrate the screamson with some medicinal horror movies. Shout out to SCREAM: Chilling Adventures in the Science of Fear by Margee Kerr!

Follow me on Letterboxd and watch 23 horror movies before Halloween with me! I’m so behind: https://linktr.ee/chadthebird

Recorded LIVE at Chicago’s Historic Green Mill Lounge on October 28th 2023 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 and “Science Fiction/Double Feature” by Richard O’Brien and Richard Hartley (1975) performed by me and YOUR Bill Larkin

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.

Bigfeet Nessin' Around

In which we go monster huntin’!

For reference: https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/colorado-new-bigfoot-sighting-train-b2432228.html

and

https://nypost.com/2023/09/01/loch-ness-monster-was-photographed-for-second-time-in-less-than-week/

Follow me on Letterboxd and watch 23 horror movies before Halloween with me! I’m so behind: https://linktr.ee/chadthebird

Recorded LIVE at Chicago’s Historic Green Mill Lounge on October 21st 2023 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.

Panic Alarm

In which we don’t panic!

THING TO DO: Oct 19th 8pm CDT - LIVE from Logan Arcade right here on the Chad Tubes: https://www.youtube.com/chadthebird

Recorded LIVE at Chicago’s Historic Green Mill Lounge on October 7th 2023 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.

Jizz or Jatz

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In which I present my jizzertation on how a beloved intergalactic music style may be getting renamed and retconned.

BREAKING NEWS!!!! https://screenrant.com/star-wars-jizz-music-retcon/

Recorded LIVE at Chicago’s Historic Green Mill Lounge on September 30th 2023 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.

Sphere-I-Ously

In which we learn that ALL THINGS SERVE THE SPHERE!

For reference: https://www.billboard.com/pro/las-vegas-sphere-technology-how-it-works-concerts/

Recorded LIVE at Chicago’s Historic Green Mill Lounge on September 23rd 2023 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.

TUSC Together

Send your donations to: https://www.tusctogether.com/ Email your receipt (or screenshot) to: thebirdchad@gmail.com

For every $69 - I'll email you a personal thank you

For every $420 - I'll send you a sea shanty about you

If we collectively raise $10,000 we'll put on a show in Chicago and livestream it to all who donated.

All proceeds go to The Union Solidarity Coalition and to all the teamsters and IATSE members who need health care right now.

Recorded LIVE at Chicago’s Historic Green Mill Lounge on September 15th 2023 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.

The Brown Eye to Barcelona

In which I give ye a sailor’s warning before ye take to the skies! Yarvast and hark!

Recorded LIVE at Chicago’s Historic Green Mill Lounge on September 9th 2023 courtesy of Jeppson’s Malört: The Official Drink of the Apocalypse.

For reference: https://www.popularmechanics.com/flight/airlines/a45038480/delta-diarrhea-plane-what-happened/

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.

Sail On, Jimmy Buffett

In which we gather in margaritamoriam of Jimmy Buffett.

Recorded LIVE at Chicago’s Historic Green Mill Lounge on August 19th 2023 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 and "Margaritaville" by Jimmy Buffett (ABC 1977) from Changes in Latitudes, Changes in Attitudes performed by me and Bill Larkin

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.

Bears on a Plane

In which: I, a delegate from the Animal Kingdom read a complaint letter from the rest of your Earthmates and then go off on air travel.

IOWA CITY AUG 25th and 26th TIX HERE: https://linktr.ee/chadthebird

Recorded LIVE at Chicago’s Historic Green Mill Lounge on August 19th 2023 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.

PornoYou Didn't

In which we go hard into some hot takes and nude opinions.

Recorded LIVE at Chicago’s Historic Green Mill Lounge on August 12th 2023 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.

Paul Not Pee-Wee

In which I do what I can to memorialize one of the best.

Recorded LIVE at Chicago’s Historic Green Mill Lounge on August 5th 2023 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.

Jawzercise

In which we get into the recent Florida phenomenon of Cocaine Sharks. Which is something NO ONE SHOULD EVER BE SAYING!

I’ll be LIVE at Kulak’s Woodshed July 29th and tickets are goin fast so get on it and then at Alma’s Cider and Beer on July 30th so get in here!

Recorded LIVE at Chicago’s Historic Green Mill Lounge on July 22nd 2023 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.