• The Tale of the Christmas Egg
    Dec 26 2025

    On a very special Holiday Episode of the Birdcast: I go in deep up the tale end of the story of the Fabregé Christmas Egg of Auckland! HAPPY HOLIDAYS, HUMANS!

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    Recorded LIVE at Paper Machete at the Green Mill Cocktail Lounge 12/13/25 in Chicago courtesy of WKQX (Q101.1 FM) and 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, a snippy of “The Wasteland” courtesy of Ross Bugden Twitter: Instagram For commissions/scores: bugdenross@gmail.com

    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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    20 mins
  • Thermostatus Update
    Dec 15 2025

    In which I was asked by The Climate Pod to comment on the current state of the vibe here on planet Earth and I went off on some party etiquette.

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    Recorded LIVE at The Climate Pod LIVE at the Lincoln Lodge in Chicago courtesy of WKQX (Q101.1 FM) and 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, a snippy of “The Wasteland” courtesy of Ross Bugden Twitter: Instagram For commissions/scores: bugdenross@gmail.com

    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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    22 mins
  • An Olive Garden Greeting
    Dec 8 2025

    In which I get after the reason for the season: Unlimited Breadsticks!

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    Recorded LIVE Nov 20th 2025 from CLASS! at The Lincoln Lodge in Chicago courtesy of WKQX (Q101.1 FM) and 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, a snippy of “The Wasteland” courtesy of Ross Bugden Twitter: Instagram For commissions/scores: bugdenross@gmail.com

    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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    19 mins
  • What's in a Namesbreth?
    Dec 8 2025

    In which I emerge from the bunker to a holiday wonderland and try to understand Pete Hegseth and his problem with names.

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    Recorded LIVE at Paper Machete at the Green Mill Cocktail Lounge 11/22/25 in Chicago courtesy of WKQX (Q101.1 FM) and 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, a snippy of “The Wasteland” courtesy of Ross Bugden Twitter: Instagram For commissions/scores: bugdenross@gmail.com

    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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    18 mins
  • Thanksgiving Almaniac
    Nov 25 2025

    In which I lie low in the bunker as the Thanksgiving is upon us and we discuss the end of Farmers' Almanac (no not THAT one).

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    Recorded LIVE at Paper Machete at the Green Mill Cocktail Lounge 11/15/25 in Chicago courtesy of WKQX (Q101.1 FM) and 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, a snippy of “The Wasteland” courtesy of Ross Bugden Twitter: Instagram For commissions/scores: bugdenross@gmail.com

    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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    17 mins
  • Big Mighty Fitz
    Nov 18 2025

    In which we dive deep into the Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald.

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    Featuring the legendary Bill Larkin on vocals and keys. Recorded LIVE at Paper Machete at the Green Mill Cocktail Lounge 11/8/25 in Chicago courtesy of WKQX (Q101.1 FM) and 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, a snippy of “The Wasteland” courtesy of Ross Bugden Twitter: Instagram For commissions/scores: bugdenross@gmail.com

    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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    22 mins
  • Pennies for Your Thoughts and Prayers
    Nov 10 2025

    In which I spend a lil time makin cents outta the latest plan to phase-out the penny as November kicks in the door.

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    Recorded LIVE at Paper Machete at the Green Mill Cocktail Lounge 11/1/25 in Chicago courtesy of WKQX (Q101.1 FM) and 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, a snippy of “The Wasteland” courtesy of Ross Bugden Twitter: Instagram For commissions/scores: bugdenross@gmail.com

    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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    19 mins
  • Candy Dandy
    Nov 4 2025

    In which I talk sweets and treats and tricks over the Halloweekend 2025 which in spite of the world around me: Was pretty dope.

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    Recorded LIVE at Paper Machete at the Green Mill Cocktail Lounge 10/25/25 in Chicago courtesy of WKQX (Q101.1 FM) and 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, a snippy of “The Wasteland” courtesy of Ross Bugden Twitter: Instagram For commissions/scores: bugdenross@gmail.com

    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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    23 mins