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.

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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

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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

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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

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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/

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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.

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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

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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!

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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.

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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

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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

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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/

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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.

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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.

Madame Web: A Movie Review

In which I review Madame Web.

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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.

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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.

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

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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

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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.

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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.

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/

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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.

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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.

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.

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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.

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.

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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.

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

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Kid Tetris

And we're back.

For reference: https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/...

If you wanna know more about how the Tetris Kill Screen works, aGameScout does a DOPE breakdown: a great breakdown.

Recorded LIVE at Chicago’s Historic Green Mill Lounge on January 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 “Gay”, “Period”, “Black Lives Matter” eat the rich and save me some sides.

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.

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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.

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.

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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.

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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.

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.

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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.

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.

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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.