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Stand-Up · Chad the Bird | Cumulus Chicago

Chad the Birdcast

by Chad the Bird | Cumulus Chicago

Chad the Bird continues to build a following around Chicagoland with his audio and video bits that have amassed 358K TikTok followers, 17k YouTube subscribers, and 69k Instagram followers. The Birdcast is locally charged comedy centered around iconic Chicago institutions as well as in the moment pop culture tie-ins.

Latest episodes

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Ig Nobility

In which we celebrate the 36th Annual Ig Nobel Prize winners and that means: SCIENCE!  ADDENDUMS: It's Mark AY-brums (not Ay-brah-hams); It's pro-BOSS-sideees (nuts) an

Sep 11
20 min

Steakin' Naked

In which I discuss C.L.A.S.S. Soiree's latest culinary experience where you can dine naked in Florida like nature intended.  GET TO DOROTHY! GET TO CLASS!  BUY SOME

Sep 4
19 min

Back on the Dave Matthews Dump Bus

In which I do my job as YOUR avian journalist and bring in an actual expert on the Dave Matthews Band's famous dump bus.  COME GET ME, OHIO!  GO MEET TOMSTER!  BUY

Aug 24
35 min

Word Salad

In which I get you to eat your words before the robots do.  COME GET ME, OHIO!  BUY SOME STUFF  Recorded LIVE at Paper Machete at the Green Mill Cocktail Lounge 08/

Aug 14
19 min

The Rave of ALDIsseus

In which I get epic about the raves you fight in the aisles between ALDI and Trader Joe's.  COME GET ME, OHIO!  BUY SOME STUFF  Recorded LIVE at Paper Machete at th

Aug 14
21 min

Seal Kisses

In which I talk about the seal whom you call Neil. But does the seal know he's Neil?  Featuring me and Bill Larkin coverin a lil "Kiss From a Rose" by Seal Samuel Prod.

Jul 31
18 min

Summer Bread

In which you humans go ham on smoked meats and sammies whilst I wait for the bread.  AUG 2ND WATCH ME LIVE! COME GET ME, OHIO!  BUY SOME STUFF  Recorded LIVE at P

Jul 24
19 min

The Hundo Episode

In which I celebrate 100 episodes at Q101 by talkin pinball, horror movies and Star Wars with Palps himself: Brian Karasek! COME GET ME, OHIO!  BUY SOME STUFF  Reco

Jul 22
53 min

Summer Sharks

Annnd we're back! It's summer, it's smoky and everyone's got the hot poops so I took a few weeks off. Here's my report on my favorite Summer activity and a lil anniversar

Jul 17
19 min

Congraduations!

In which I deliver my commence address of 2026 which is very reminiscent of 2016. Also if you've never read "Advice, like youth probably just wasted on the young" by Mary

Jun 26
30 min

Legends, Mummies and Bread

In which I get the recipe for bread baked from a mummy's guts and we all survive a bad recording of my last CLASS! where I discuss the Legend of the Legend of Zelda. Whew

Jun 16
32 min

No Schlitz

In which we say auf wiedersehen to a beer that's not just a legend, not just a king: it's the Schlitz.  BILL YOUR LARKIN!  GET TO CLASS!  BUY SOME STUFF  Featurin

Jun 6
21 min

No Waymo

In which we go every which Waymo but loose! But it's not quite at maximum overdrive.  GO TO PROM!  GET TO CLASS!  BUY SOME STUFF  Recorded LIVE at Paper Machete a

May 29
20 min

Space Jammin

In which I report my findings on the nexus of human space and jam technology.  GET TO CLASS!  BUY SOME STUFF  FOLLOW ME Recorded LIVE March 19th 2026 from CLASS!

May 22
19 min

Grimace the Hutt

In which I don't talk about Star Wars but instead discuss the Grimace.  Follow Zachary Kern  GET TO CLASS!  BUY SOME STUFF  Recorded LIVE at Paper Machete at the

May 15
21 min

Lego Noir

In which I show my love of writing Birdetective Avian Noir True Crime about Lego and pasta. Yes, I know the plural of Lego is "Lego" but it doesn't SOUND RIGHT when you'r

May 5
20 min

T-Rexcellent Totes

In which I unpack the latest bio fashion: T-Rex Purses. And you wonder why I celebrate 4/20 for a whole week, humans.  TAKE A DAZE OFF GET TO CLASS!  BUY SOME STUFF

Apr 29
19 min

Moon Sammies

In which I play catch up after a glorious Four Twentius with two reports, one stoned bird.  GET TO CLASS!  BUY SOME STUFF  Recorded LIVE at Paper Machete at the Gre

Apr 22
33 min

The Soochie Boordcast

In which I celebrate the Week of 4/20 blazing budz with my bud Scoochie Boochie: the greatest rapper ever born from a volcano. Spark em and don't lose your lighter.  TA

Apr 21
1 h 17 min

The Pickle Jacket

In which, whilst humans orbit the moon, I'm down here talkin about the KFC Pickle Jacket. Warning: Contains no moons.  For reference: https://www.foodbeast.com/news/kfc

Apr 7
18 min

Chart trend

Position in the Stand-Up chart (US), last 90 days.

#25
all-time peak
401
days in the top 50 since Nov 2024

Chart positions

Where Chad the Birdcast ranks today in each Apple Podcasts chart (US, Sep 20, 2026).

#48 ▼ 2 Stand-Up US

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This writer/performer floors me. Part Lewis Black, part John Oliver, all funny smart and timely. I can’t wait for each drop.

suspectacts · Mar 2024

GET IN ON THIS PODCAST! Chad is not the bird to ignore these days. You’ll be thoroughly entertained, I promise. Also, Chad’s Malort ad makes me laugh out loud EVERY TIME without fail

QueenS55 · Jul 2020

Are you tired with this depressing world? Would you like to get the hysterical perspective of it from a bird? Then look no further! Chad has it all; outrageous humor, insightful observations, researched facts, all rolled up into a hilarious one-of-kind weekly show. Guaranteed to make you laugh and feel better. And if you see the live show, there's booze :)

Tsavo13 · Jun 2019

Stumbled upon the Paper Machete at the Green Mill on a Saturday in January and among the other musical acts they had, Chad the Bird surprised me with his “don’t make it weird” monologue. I was hooked, and it was awesome to find out I can listen to the earlier episodes wherever I am. If you dig the chadcast, definitely come to Chicago on a Saturday and check out the Green Mill!

Walter Wilbur Billy · Mar 2019

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