Chad the Bird Strikes Back: Josh Zagoren on Comedy, Chaos & Star Wars

This week on ATGLive, the Star Wars talk show where fandom, fun, and a little chaos collide, Pete Fletzer and Nick Mielke welcome actor, comedian, and voice talent Josh Zagoren—the mind and mouth behind the irreverent, sharp-tongued puppet Chad the Bird. You’ve seen Chad lighting up Instagram Reels with his rapid-fire rants on everything from snack foods to sci-fi, but it was his hilariously spot-on takedown of Star Wars droids that made us realize—this Bird is one of us. Josh takes us inside Chad’s world, from his early days in Chicago’s Paper Machete Live Magazine to his viral, stream-of-consciousness videos that have built a loyal flock of fans. We’ll talk about crafting Chad’s voice, how improv fuels his comedy, and why absurdity can be the most honest form of truth-telling. Then—because this is ATGLive—Chad himself will join the stream for our Around the Galaxy News Game, delivering feathery hot takes on this week’s biggest Star Wars headlines. Expect banter, laughs, and just enough chaos to keep Pete and Nick on their toes. Whether you’re here for a behind-the-scenes look at comedy puppetry, sharp Star Wars commentary, or to watch two hosts try (and fail) to keep a puppet in line, this episode is your front-row seat to one of the weirdest, most wonderful corners of fandom. Follow & Connect with ATGLive: 🌐 Website: TheSSWNetwork.com 📸 Instagram: @TheSSWNetwork 🐦 Twitter/X: @TheSSWNetwork | @ATGcast 🎥 YouTube: /@TheSSWNetwork 📞 Voicemail: 504-321-1501 🎉 Patreon: Patreon.com/TheSSWNetwork Connect with us: Website: TheSSWNetwork.com TikTok: @TheSSWNetwork Instagram: @TheSSWNetwork Facebook: Facebook.com/TheSSWNetwork Twitter: @TheSSWNetwork @ATGcast Support us on Patreon: Patreon.com/TheSSWNetwork Voicemail: 504-321-1501 Join this channel to get access to perks: / @thesswnetwork Don't miss out on the excitement! Join us as we explore the galaxy together. (c) 2025 Pete in the Seat Studios

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Chad the Bird Strikes Back: Josh Zagoren on Comedy, Chaos & Star Wars is an episode from Streaming Star Wars by Pete Fletzer.

This episode is 61:57 long.

This episode was published on Aug 12, 2025.

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