Back Stage at the Regency - Ep 6
The BIT Spotlight
In this sixth episode, Andrew, the technical director of the Regency Theatre, is joined by co-host, father and twitch stream watcher, Rodney, where they interview theatrical director Bertrand Fluffernutter about how living in a cave can help create plays. CAST: Andrew - Luke Bovard Andrew's Dad (Rodney) - Konrad Andrew Bertrand Fluffernutter - Don Slovin Have a question for the fine theatre folks at the Regency Theatre? E-mail us at Follow us on Instagram at @backstageregency Follow BIT Comedy Network on Instagram at @bitcomedynetwork and Facebook @BITComedyNetwork. "The BIT Spotlight"...
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Shut Up Gail - Luke Bovard
The BIT Spotlight
FACT: Only 10% of Podcasts make to episode 3. This is Gail's 4th episode! Gail interviews Dr. Luke Bovard, one of the most intelligent and yet playful improvisers on the planet. Luke was the first BIT Player to launch a Spotlight show on the BIT Comedy Network. Be sure to check out "Backstage at The Regency" if you haven't already. Anywhoodles, Luke's knowledge of Shakespeare, neuron star mergers, and r-process nucleosynthesis will impress and entertain you. Find out: What made Luke fall in love with Improv! What Luke's mandolin complains about. Which Shakespeare title...
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Samples of Sin - Velvet Underground
The BIT Spotlight
The fifth episode warns listeners not to listen to Velvet Underground's White Light White Heat. Gary Griswold, from River Creek Gas & Charcoal, joins Rev. Justice Smythe to recall that unlike most people who listened to White Light White Heat, Gary did not start a band -- but he did start a gas grill dealership. Gary and Justice review all six of the album's very sinful tracks, emphasizing the importance of listeners devotedly not listening to any of them, and Justice casually mentions that he likes to dress up sometimes. CAST Justice Smythe - Konrad Andrew Gary Griswold - Luke...
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Backstage at The Regency - Episode 5
The BIT Spotlight
In this fifth episode, Andrew, the technical director of the Regency Theatre, is joined by co-host, janitor (and fist bumper) Kjell Inge Ericsson, where they interview potential teenager theatre tech intern Topher Doyle about A-frames and Regency's resident theatre-ghost Constance on knowing Slimer from Ghostbusters. CAST: Kjell Inge Ericsson - Thea Marie Thorkildsen Topher Doyle - Brent Kohler Constance - Terry Armstrong Have a question for the fine theatre folks at the Regency Theatre? E-mail us at Follow us on Instagram at @backstageregency Follow BIT Comedy Network on Instagram at...
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Shut up Gail - Paul Vato
The BIT Spotlight
Sheeeeeeeee's Baaaaaa-aaaack! This month, Gail interviews one of the two comedians responsible for creating Gail and making her "Podfest" famous. As the story goes, during an improvised podcast set at the late-night Podfest '25 Comedy Showcase, Billy Merritt (Episode 1) and Paul Vato kept yelling at their producer Gail to stop interrupting them and to "shut up." All in character, of course, they are lovely guys who would never treat their producer that way. Anywhoodles, "Gail" produces and edits the BIT's podcasts but steps out of the sound booth and onto the mic to bring listeners a...
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Samples of Sin - Scissor Sisters
The BIT Spotlight
For the fourth episode, local soccer hero Graham Truman joins Reverend Smythe to review the Scissor Sisters. Graham lived in the UK, where the Scissor Sisters found fame among the nation's arts and crafts enthusiasts. Bringing personal experiences to bear on the album, Justice recalls feeling filthy but not exactly gorgeous, while Graham fondly recalls taking his mama out. Exegesis of the gospel of Roger Waters is followed by an inquiry into which one's Pink, and an homage to the joys of friendship with Dorothy. CAST Justice Smythe - Konrad Andrew Graham Truman - Luke Bovard Be...
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Back Stage at The Regency - Episode 4
The BIT Spotlight
In this fourth episode, Andrew, the technical director of the Regency Theatre, is joined by co-host, intern and inanimate object performer extraordinaire, Steckman. They interview parking lot valet Geraldine James about what cars tell you about a person and local miscreant Johnny Martini about doing donuts on lawns. CAST Andrew - Luke Bovard Steckman - Lisa Steckman Geradline James - Laura Powell Johnny Martini - Jason Spiro Have a question for the fine theatre folks at the Regency Theatre? E-mail us at Follow us on Instagram at @backstageregency Follow BIT Comedy Network...
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Shut Up Gail - Music Man Peter Miller
The BIT Spotlight
Meet Gail! Gail became "Podfest" famous when comedians Billy Merritt and Paul Vato kept yelling at her to stop interrupting them and to "shut up." All in character, of course, they are lovely guys who would never treat their producer that way. Anywhoodles, "Gail" produces and edits the BIT's podcasts but steps out of the sound booth and onto the mic to bring listeners a behind-the-scenes look at BIT. In episode two, Gail interviews Peter Miller, the guy responsible for BIT's fantasmic theme music. You'll learn about Little Kahunas, Pete's nicknaming proclivities, and why Pete would...
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Samples of Sin - Liz Phair
The BIT Spotlight
In Episode 3, Justice Smythe invites his old friend Blakeford O. Donovan to review Liz Phair’s Exile in Guyville. Justice and Blakeford first met thirty-some years ago, at a Liz Phair show in a basement bar in Chicago. Justice was only there because he thought there was a religious service. Despite its “canine language,” Exile in Guyville finds emotional resonance with Justice, who knows the feeling of being an outsider, and Blakeford, who recalls his own libertine days. Justice mixes up the album’s producer Brad Wood with the Brad Wood who starred in several adult films that...
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Backstage at the Regency - Ep 3
The BIT Spotlight
In the third episode, Andrew, the technical director, is joined by co-host, niece, and aspiring theatre tech Tiff Montigue, where they interview legendary actor Kristian Night Lewis about milkshakes and pies and choreographer extraordinaire Melody Graham about Joker tangos. CAST Andrew - Luke Bovard Tiff Montigue - Hill Kane Kristian Night Lewis - Dean Ailses Melody Graham - Amber Bellsdale Have a question for the fine theatre folks at the Regency Theatre? E-mail us at Follow us on Instagram at @backstageregency Follow BIT Comedy Network on Instagram at @bitcomedynetwork and...
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