BIT Improv Comedy Network | MAIN STAGE

An international cast uses their personal digital odyssey stories to inspire hilarious improvised scenes. You know... one moment, you're searching the origins of the French horn, and the next, you're on an obscure webpage obsessing over the migratory patterns of penguins. Time is of NO essence. Before you know it, hours have evaporated, and you're an armchair expert on everything from ancient Sumerian bread recipes to the biomechanics of dragonfly wings. Welcome to the world of endless clicks, where curiosity isn't just satisfied—it's insatiable. (The “Rabbit Hole” is a long-form improv format developed by Billy Merritt for The BIT Comedy Network.)

Dinner Party 2 | Everybody's a Podcaster 12/31/2025

Dinner Party 2 | Everybody's a Podcaster Everybody's a Podcaster Feat. "Terry Gross" It's the end of the year, the end of the podcast, and the end of whatever was left in the fridge. Join us as the BIT Comedy Network wraps up 2025 with one final, chaotic, heartfelt, and slightly undercooked episode of Dinner Party. What's on the menu? 🎧 A "Podcast Party" hosted by the Double Ls (Luke & Laura), where microphones are hot and egos are hotter. 🐟 A shady fish-based gift from aquarium moguls Jim and Janet of "Something's Fishy." 🏛️ An unexpected guest: actual NPR royalty Terry Gross shows up, and things get even weirder. 🎮 Dean and Thea, the Bitcoin siblings, attempt to evangelize crypto in exchange for gas money and a meal. 🐠 A tragic culinary climax involving a 12-inc halibut, a mayor, and one very regrettable dinner choice. Unforgettable Highlights: 🥤 Mr. Sunshine: gift, friend, snack 🌍 Terry Gross discusses dried fish taxidermy. Seriously. 💋 Tense debates about fish hierarchy: are you a bottom feeder or a visionary? 🤔 Political intrigue, podcast sponsorships, and one potential fish conspiracy (cue new spinoff: Something Fishy: North Side Secrets) DIRECTOR/CREATOR: Billy Merritt Editor/Producer: Hill Kane Guest-Starring: Luke Bovard + Yuehan Liu (The Double Ls - Luke and Laura) Brett Kohler (Luis, Roommate) Hill Kane + Jim Tripp (Janet + Jim, Something's Fishy proprietors) Flannery Wilson + Don Slovin ("Terry Gross" and her sidekick producer Don) Thea Marie Thorkildsen + Dean Aisles (Sibling Crypto Hacks) Featured Sponsors: 🔺 Butterball (for your poultry needs) 🔺 HomeGoods (pillows AND propaganda) 🔺 Something's Fishy Aquarium Supply 🔺 BitCoin Birthday Cards & Cult Merch Listen in and remember: 💔 Fish are friends...until they're the mayor. 🍽️ North side or south side, we all bleed chowder. 💬 And in improv, as in life: "Yes, and... please don't eat the guests." This is the final episode of the BIT Comedy Network for 2025. We'll see you in 2026 with more madness, more characters, and hopefully fewer fish-based tragedies. Apply to join the ensemble at bitcomedynetwork.com. /episode/index/show/c582ffd6-ac10-4101-8250-f8e5a196d3c8/id/39590165

Dinner Party 1 | The Crystal Chair 12/25/2025

rabbitHOLE 10 | Live from OSLO! - A Random rabbitHOLE 12/13/2025

MOVIE ! 9 | The Primrose Inn VII 11/27/2025

rabbitHOLE 19 | Wordnesia 11/13/2025

rabbitHOLE 19 | Wordnesia Wordnesia | Frogs | Math Teacher President Ever stared at a word until it stopped being a word? That’s where this week’s rabbit hole begins—when Hillary’s brain short‑circuits over the word speaker and takes a detour through psychology, frogs, and semantic satiation. 🐸💭 From there, the BIT crew spins a surreal chain of scenes featuring: Two frogs debating existence (and auditioning for a Budweiser commercial) A crappy math teacher turned football coach turned U.S. President Nine‑year‑old engineering prodigy designing roller coasters and performing surgery Captain  Mouse trying to make it big at Disneyland And a funeral so wild it probably shouldn’t be this funny Somewhere between linguistic collapse and theme‑park chaos, we even manage to learn why you should always show your work—and never praise your principal in private. 💬 Favorite Quotes: 🧠 “A frog does not repeat. A frog resonates.” – Actual comment from a frog fan forum (via Hill’s monologue) 🧮 “Budget cuts is math, so if you get rid of the math teacher, maybe the budget works itself out.” – Coach Brent, Bad Math Teacher & U.S. President 🎢 “He flew off that rollercoaster and did three sick flips. It was so f*cking cool.” – A eulogy you’ll never forget 🚫 APOLOGIES TO: Frogs, Budweiser, Disney, Mickey Mouse, math teachers, grammar purists, law‑school pedants, lovers of the subjunctive tense, roller‑coaster engineers, safety inspectors, the guy who IRL flew off the roller coaster, Captain Mouse and the entire Mouse family, adjunct professors, insurance, semantic satiation, and anyone who still believes words have meaning. rabbitHOLE is 100% unscripted and fueled by the BIT CREW’s real-life internet spirals, nostalgic chaos, and shared trauma. If you enjoy the show, do your part: 👉 Follow, rate, and share with your most unhinged friend. 🎙️ CREDITS Director/Creator: Billy Merritt Producer/Editor: Hill Kane CAST (in alphabetical order): Terry Armstrong, Amber Bellsdale, Luke Bovard, Hill Kane, Brent Kohler, Don Slovin, Thea Marie Thorkildsen, Jim Tripp, Flannery Wilson, Produced by: The BIT Comedy Network Production + Graphics: Hill Kane, Raising Kane Media + Marketing Music: "Shark Bait" by Little Kahunas | Produced by Peter Miller (1959-2025 RIP Friend) 📍 Hosted on Libsyn.com 📧 Contact: ©2024–2025 Billy Merritt | All Rights Reserved “The BIT” and “The BIT Comedy Network” are Trademarks owned by Billy Merritt /episode/index/show/c582ffd6-ac10-4101-8250-f8e5a196d3c8/id/38818105

Podcast Town 17 | North Caldwell, NJ 10/31/2025

Podcast Town 17 | North Caldwell, NJ North Caldwell, New Jersey - with Special Guest - Margot Escott Tiny town. Big secrets. One suspiciously spiritual traffic light. Birch beer, buried mafia lore, an abandoned sanitarium, and a Church of the Traffic Light that really leans into metaphysics — Margo Escott brings us back to North Caldwell, NJ, and Podcast Town builds a delightfully deranged local variety show around it. Expect tomato politics, a Sopranos-adjacent tour, electrocution "illuminators," and at least one tomato to the face. In this episdode: Host Billy Merritt interviews Margo about growing up in a town with no stores and no traffic lights — until suddenly there is one. The town's favorite podcast - "Tonight in North Caldwell," complete with call-ins, commercials (Tony Soprano Tours; Freddie's Funeral Home), and a fireman's picnic parade gone very, very sideways. Highlights include: the Overbrook Sanitarium ruins, Big Al's Maserati Tomato Farm and its overprotective daughter, the Church of the Traffic Light, and the surprise Tomato Queen pageant (chaos, chanting, and tomato splatter included). Standout lines (for the quote-tweet pile) "Praise all stoplights." "Traffic light be with you." "Who dat bitch?" Cast & Credits Host: Billy Merritt. Guest & town chronicler: Margo Escott. Full Podcast Town improv troupe — characters include Mildy/Lisa, Tim, Luke, Big Al, Tia (Traffic Light priest), and more. Heads up / Trigger note Contains playful references to mental-health institutions, prisons, and mock electrocution scenes (improv, not real). Listener discretion advised for anyone sensitive to those themes.\ Enjoy — and remember: if you're ever confused by a new traffic light, consult the parish. 🚦 Sponsors: Annual Firemen's Picnic, Church of the Traffic Light, Big Al Maserati's Tomato Farm, Dr. Wilson - Death Therapist and Child Illuminator, Tony Soprano Tour Guide Company, Freddie's Funeral Home. DIRECTOR/CREATOR: Billy Merritt Producer/Editor: Hill Kane CAST: Luke Bovard: Host Luke - Tonight in North Caldwell Podcast Hill Kane: Alison Maserati (Big Al's kid), one of Tim's kids Brent Kohler: Producer - Tonight in North Caldwell Podcast Don Slovin: Big Al, caller, one of Tim's kids, Freddie Lisa Steckman: Host "Mildie" - Tonight in North Caldwell Podcast, "Bianca" Thea Marie Thorkildsen: Priest of the Holy Traffic Light Church Flannery Wilson: Dr. Wilson - Death Therapist And special guest, Margot Escott as the real Tomato Queen. "Podcast Town" Improv is part of The BIT Comedy Network. MUSIC: "Memfish" performed by Little Kahunas | Produced by Peter Miller © Production Assistance from Luke Bovard (thank you) - ya gotta have a plan B! Audio Production, Graphics/Art, Show Notes by Hill Kane of Raising Kane Media + Marketing. Hosting Platform: Libsyn.com "The BIT" and "The BIT Comedy Network" are Trademarks owned by Billy Merritt. © 2024-2025 Billy Merritt - All Rights Reserved Inquiries + Notices + Requests: TheBitComedyNetwork@gmail.com /episode/index/show/c582ffd6-ac10-4101-8250-f8e5a196d3c8/id/39590175

MOVIE! 8 | The Primrose Inn III 10/31/2025

Podcast Town 16 | Lakeside, California 09/27/2025

Podcast Town 16 | Lakeside, California Rodeo clowns. Radiohead. Room 105. Welcome to Lakeside, CA—population: weird. Host Billy Merritt welcomes ER doctor–turned–improviser Devlyn Corrigan, who takes us on a tour of his dusty hometown: Lakeside, California. What starts as a stroll down Main Street quickly gallops into full-blown rodeo madness, local teen drama, and a possibly haunted motel room. Then, the Podcast Town players transform this dusty slice of Americana into a fully improvised audio fever dream, featuring: 🎸 A Radiohead benefit concert at the rodeo (yes, that Radiohead) 🏨 Creepy conspiracies about Room 105 🐄 Clydesdales, clown training, and hitching fees 🎤 A shaky rendition of the national anthem 🧶 Crochet horse blankets, Dairy Queen showdowns, and mysterious spring water (bonus scene) 💥 Featuring: Billy Merritt (Narrator/Director) Devlyn Corrigan (Special Guest and real person) Fananary Wilson (Not a bananary) Brett Hickory (Clown-in-Training) Gail (Podcast Town's ultimate producer… maybe witch?) 🎧 Best Lines: "Don't stick it in your mouth. ...Sorry, it tastes delicious." "If anything weird happens in Room 105, I'd love to interview you about it." 🛒 Sponsors & Local Businesses Bukkee's Radio Head (not the band) Supply Shop Bud's Big Ass Horse Watch Tilly's Tack Shop Maya's Main Street Crochet Caravan 7-Eleven (Unofficial) 🚨 PSA: Avoid Room 105 at the Lakeside Hotel. Just... trust us. DIRECTOR/CREATOR: Billy Merritt Producer/Editor: Hill Kane CAST: Terry Armstrong - Bud, Todd, etc. Amber Bellsdale - Dottie (ex rodeo/prom queen turned DQ manager) Luke Bovard - Mysterious man in 105 Peg Davis - Tilly Hill Kane - Gail (be sure to watch SHUT UP Gail on the BIT spotlight) Brent Kohler - Brett Hickory, Horsin' Around Podcast Host Don Slovin - Bukkee and various weirdos about town Jason Spiro - Thom Yorke of Radiohead and the ghost in 105 (bonus scene) Jim Tripp - 7/11 Owner and Thom Yorke fan Flannery Wilson - Fananery Wilson, Horsin' Around Podcast Host "Podcast Town" Improv is part of The BIT Comedy Network. MUSIC: "Memfish" performed by Little Kahunas | Produced by Peter Miller © Production Assistance from Luke Bovard (thank you) - ya gotta have a plan B! Audio Production, Graphics/Art, Show Notes by Hill Kane of Raising Kane Media + Marketing. Hosting Platform: Libsyn.com "The BIT" and "The BIT Comedy Network" are Trademarks owned by Billy Merritt. © 2024-2025 Billy Merritt - All Rights Reserved Inquiries + Notices + Requests: TheBitComedyNetwork@gmail.com /episode/index/show/c582ffd6-ac10-4101-8250-f8e5a196d3c8/id/39590180

rabbitHOLE 18 | Thank You Fluoride! 09/13/2025

rabbitHOLE 18 | Thank You Fluoride! Ever stared at a toothpaste tube and wondered if it could take you higher? In episode 18 of Rabbit Hole, Billy Merritt and the BIT Comedy players tumble from dental conspiracies and Norwegian stop-motion cartoons to hoarding hotel soaps, prank-calling Captain Crunch, and even a pirate gang in juvie. Along the way, fluoride turns into Flo Rida, the Soggies declare war, and toothpaste becomes the most questionable substance at the Cannabis Cup. It’s improv chaos at its finest: absurd connections, quick character swaps, and the kind of storytelling detours only this ensemble could conjure. From corporate “green peas” to Plato’s cave, with a bit of toothpaste smoke in the air, this Rabbit Hole has it all. 🚫 APOLOGIES: Dentists everywhere. Captain Crunch, Admiral Crunch, and the entire Crunch Navy. The Soggies. Norwegian stop-motion animators of Carius and Bactus. Hotel housekeeping staff. Holiday Inn, Motel 6, and The Four Seasons. Johnson & Johnson (for refilling fancy bottles with baby shampoo). The Cannabis Cup. Plato and his cave dwellers. Crank Yankers (for name-dropping). Pirates everywhere, especially juvie pirates (for making you a support group). “Green peas” and corporate America. Anyone who’s ever told a story too many times (we see you, Gerard). rabbitHOLE is 100% unscripted and fueled by the BIT CREW’s real-life flash memories. If you enjoy the show, do your part: 👉 Follow, rate, and share with your friends. 🎙️ CREDITS Director/Creator: Billy Merritt Producer/Editor: Hill Kane CAST: Hill Kane, Brent Kohler, Don Slovin, Jason Spiro, Lisa Steckman, Thea Marie Thorkildsen, Jim Tripp, and Flannery Wilson Special appearance by Billy Merritt Produced by: The BIT Comedy Network Production + Graphics: Hill Kane, Raising Kane Media + Marketing Music: "Shark Bait" by Little Kahunas | Produced by Peter Miller (1959-2025 RIP Friend) 📍 Hosted on Libsyn.com 📧 Contact: ©2024–2025 Billy Merritt | All Rights Reserved “The BIT” and “The BIT Comedy Network” are Trademarks owned by Billy Merritt. /episode/index/show/c582ffd6-ac10-4101-8250-f8e5a196d3c8/id/38138115

MOVIE! 8 | Camp Mystic Timbers - A Documentary 08/29/2025

MOVIE! 8 | Camp Mystic Timbers - A Documentary What would summer be without a blockbuster movie set in a summer camp? It would be sucky...that's what it would be! Never fear, Billy Merritt and his BIT Comedy Network Players have released a new summer camp classic full of fantastical creatures like wizards, dragons, krakkens, centaurs, goblins, milipedes, and more! Did I mention it's a documentary? BIT loves releasing movies in conjunction with holidays, and it's Labor Day Weekend in the U.S. YOU ARE WELCOME. Why not grab an adult beverage and some snacky snacks and enjoy this improvised masterpiece? As always, MOVIE! MOVIE! is 100% unscripted. Music and some sound effects were added in post. If you enjoy MOVIE! MOVIE! follow, rate, and share it with your friends! Tell them Billy $*@#ing Merritt recommends it. DIRECTOR/CREATOR: Billy Merritt EDITOR/PRODUCER: Hill Kane CAST: MARTY D'BERGERON (documentarian) - Billy Merritt WILLEMENA (crafts/swords/novels) | LUELLA (goblin camper) - Peg Davis VERLIN (the older-than-dirt wizard) - Luke Bovard GERALDINIA "Gerry" (stoic security captain) - Hill Kane TRISTAN (mediocre camp director) - Brent Kohler MARLIVIA (the flightless dragon) | PONGO (camper) - Laura Powell DOUBLE DOOR (bed making elf) | CUMFACE (milipede camper) - Don Slovin LUCINDA (wizard and teacher of magic) - Flannery Wilson JEFF (the jousting, gardening Krakken ) | BLOODSPORT (well-armed unicorn camper) - Thea Marie Thorkildsen Note of Remembrance We realize that our podcast title, Mystic Timbers, shares its name with Camp Mystic, a girls' summer camp located near the city of Hunt, Texas. Tragically, on July 4, devastating flash floods along the Guadalupe River claimed the lives of campers and counselors. We want to honor those lost and extend our heartfelt condolences to all affected—may healing and peace find the families, first responders, and communities impacted by this heartbreaking event. Musical compositions and sound effects are licensed from Pixabay.com (a very cool royalty-free resource). "Movie! Movie!" Improv is part of The BIT Comedy Network. Production Assistance, Audio Production & Graphics/Art by Hill Kane of Raising Kane Media + Marketing. Hosting Platform: Libsyn.com "The BIT" and "The BIT Comedy Network" are Trademarks owned by Billy Merritt © 2024 - 2025 Billy Merritt - All Rights Reserved Inquiries + Notices + Requests: TheBitComedyNetwork@gmail.com /episode/index/show/c582ffd6-ac10-4101-8250-f8e5a196d3c8/id/39590040

Best of Podcast Town - Pennan, Scotland 08/27/2025

Best of Podcast Town - Pennan, Scotland Welcome BACK to Pennan, Scotland! The BIT Crew has the month off so we picked one of our MOST FAVORITESISTED episodes to replay for you. We hope you enjoy this episode as much as we love hearing the sound of our own voices :-). We'll be back with new episodes starting in September! Pennan became famous in the 1980s for being used as one of the main locations for the film Local Hero. Film enthusiasts have come from all over the world to make a phone call in the red telephone box in the village. Lesser known, perhaps, is Pennan's Seagull Competition. Sources vary on the purpose, rules, and outcomes of the annual event. There is a whisper campaign that Dr. Who will be in attendance this year. In recent years, seagulls have become increasingly aggressive and have chased off the once-thriving mackerel (pronounced Mack-Ah-Rell) population to the more habitable coastal waters of Norway (home to Charlie Chaplin). If you hang out at the phone booth or one of Pennan's many golf courses, you may bump into local bachelor Jake (or is it Jack)? For 2 euro, you can take a selfie with him in the phone box. Please enjoy three of the Pennan Podcast Network's delightful podcasts. How's That Work?: Hosted by Marcie Bonnet and Seafarin' Sequoia. They think they have cracked the code to how the local telephones work without lines. Where's Nessie? Nessie believer/host Dean welcomes Nessie Hunter/skeptic Don to determine whether Nessie inhabits the local bodies of water. Where Are They (Those Fish)? Janine and Patty host the show. Something or someone is scaring Pennan's mackerel off, and they aren't returning. Janine has enlisted Patty to shepherd them back to Pennan if she has to swim in the sea to do so. Sponsors include The BBC, Sam's Seagulls, Jody (Dr. Who's Companion), Jake's Fantasy Dates, and George, the forgetful and perpetually lost garbage guy! DIRECTOR/CREATOR: Billy Merritt Producer/Editor: Hill Kane CAST: Dean Aisles (Himself) Konrad Andrew (Sam of Sam's Seagulls) Terry Armstrong (Support Player) Amber Bellsdale (Patty) Luke Bovard (Seafarin' Sequoia) Don Slovin (Himself) Jason Spiro (Jody, Dr. Who's trusted companion) Lisa Steckman (Marcie Bonnet) Thea Marie Thorkildsen (Jake/Jack) Katya Vasilaky (Janine) Flannery Wilson (George) Special appearance by BILLY MERRITT as Shamus. "Podcast Town" Improv is part of The BIT Comedy Network. MUSIC: "Memfish" performed by Little Kahunas | Produced by Peter Miller © Production Assistance from Jason Spiro (thank you)! Audio Production & Graphics/Art by Hill Kane of Raising Kane Media + Marketing. Hosting Platform: Libsyn.com "The BIT" and "The BIT Comedy Network" are Trademarks owned by Billy Merritt. © 2024-2025 Billy Merritt - All Rights Reserved Inquiries + Notices + Requests: TheBitComedyNetwork@gmail.com /episode/index/show/c582ffd6-ac10-4101-8250-f8e5a196d3c8/id/39590185

Best of rabbitHOLE - Meet Sensei Ken 08/13/2025

Best of rabbitHOLE - Meet Sensei Ken I asked the BIT Crew to nominate their favorite episodes for a special August replay while we are on hiatus. I selected one of Thea's picks because it went back to season one - when we were all baby holers. She says, "Googlie Wooglie I like a lot because of Sensei Ken, the fun game with cool words, and just love Geoff's Keanu Reeves impersonation, and Keanu Reeves as Abraham Lincoln." Episode Five has what I consider our best ending. We all break each other—even Billy Merritt. I dare you not to laugh. We'll be back on September 13th with a brand new hole! ~~ In rabbitHOLE's fifth episode, the BIT CREW educates listeners about some critical issues, including: Googlie Wooglie Mc Dojo Grammar Police Konrad takes a deep dive into the origins of the term GOOGOL (a one with a hundred zeroes). He starts the BIT CREW off on an improv adventure of surf lingo, organized crime involving unsuspecting UK co-eds, "re-imagining" history, and mispronouncing words. Episode five has our favorite ending so far…we all just lost it – we hope you laugh so much your sides will ache, and your heart goes pitter-pat. As always, rabbitHOLE is unscripted and inspired by the CREW's real-life rabbit hole adventures. If you enjoy rabbitHOLE, follow, rate, and share rabbitHOLE with your friends! APOLOGIES: U.S. History (again), Felix the Cat, the Matrix franchise, McDonald's®, Keanu Reeves, Hippies, Japan, Karate, Jiu Jitsu, the FBI, Bert "The Machine" Kreishcer, cliques, Houghton & Mifflin, journalism, monks, legit dojos, and the witness protection program. Credits: DIRECTOR/CREATOR: Billy Merritt Producer/Editor: Hill Kane CAST: Dean Aisles Konrad Andrew Terry Armstrong SKB Luke Bovard Hill Kane Deema Lazar Yuehan Liu Laura Powell Geoff Taylor Thea Marie Thorkildsen "rabbitHOLE" Improv is part of The BIT Comedy Network. Production Assistance, Audio Production & Graphics/Art by Hill Kane of Raising Kane Media + Marketing. MUSIC: "Shark Bait" performed by Little Kahunas | Produced by Peter Miller © (RIP Pete 1959-2025) Hosting Platform: Libsyn.com Legal Notices: "The BIT" and "The BIT Comedy Network" are Trademarks owned by Billy Merritt © 2024-2025 Billy Merritt - All Rights Reserved Inquiries + Notices + Requests: TheBitComedyNetwork@gmail.com /episode/index/show/c582ffd6-ac10-4101-8250-f8e5a196d3c8/id/37777090

Podcast Town 14 | The Willoughby Zone 07/27/2025

Podcast Town 14 | The Willoughby Zone Welcome to Willoughby, population 872. "What's Going On In Willoughby" is the town's official podcast and primary source of news and information. Konrad and Flannery co-host this little ditty and are regarded as A-list celebs. Flannery suspects that our tiny town is the inspiration behind her favorite Twilight Zone episode. You'll have to listen to the end to find out if she's correct. It's not all fun and games in Willoughby; it has a tortilla surplus, a leaky dam, and its first rock music festival happening at the same time. Podcast sponsors include: J. Tanner Smith - Attorney at Law, Oliver's Photography School, Willoughby Parks & Rec, Designer Foodie Restaurant, Pollies Pies & Pastries, Elke Sommer, Pierre's Patisserie, First Agnostic Church of Maybe's Annual Religion Draft, Willoughby Elementary Frency Club, WILLOUGHBY ROCK FEST 2025, Tortilla's R Us, Willoughby's French Cultural Society, Willoughby PD, and Willoughby's only rock band "ROCK HOUSE!" If you haven't already, head on over to our DIRECTOR/CREATOR: Billy Merritt Producer/Editor: Hill Kane CAST (in order of appearance): Billy Merritt (himself, director, narrator) Don Slovin (himself, autograph-seeker Thomas, French Club Teacher, and Elke Sommer fan) Flannery Wilson (herself, Co-Host of "What's Going On In Willoughby" podcast) Konrad Andrew (himself, Co-Host of "What's Going On In Willoughby" podcast, and extra credit-seeking student) Luke Bovard ("What's Going On In Willoughby" production intern, ROCK FEST organizer, ROCK HOUSE lead guitarist/vocalist, and ROD SERLING ) Brent Kohler (Tortilla Salesman, Pierre, and Dam Engineer #1) Laura "Nuthin More Rock n' Roll Than a Burrito" Powell (Oliver and perpetually late ROCK HOUSE drummer) Yuehan Liu (Tortilla Nana and ROCK HOUSE multi-instrumentalist) Geoff Taylor (Grandkid and Darn Engineer #2) Hill Kane (Bratty Grandkid and Polly) "Podcast Town" Improv is part of The BIT Comedy Network. MUSIC: "Memfish" performed by Little Kahunas | Produced by Peter Miller © Audio Production & Graphics/Art by Raising Kane Media + Marketing. Hosting Platform: Libsyn.com "The BIT" and "The BIT Comedy Network" are Trademarks owned by Billy Merritt. © 2024, 2025 Billy Merritt - All Rights Reserved Inquiries + Notices + Requests: TheBitComedyNetwork@gmail.com /episode/index/show/c582ffd6-ac10-4101-8250-f8e5a196d3c8/id/39590190

rabbitHOLE 16 | 1000% 07/13/2025

Podcast Town 13 | Bigford, USA 06/27/2025

Movie! 7 | Revenge of the Brain - A Sequel 06/15/2025

Movie! 7 | Revenge of the Brain - A Sequel Happy Father's Day! BIT loves releasing movies in conjunction with holidays. Why NOT, a Father's Day heist film! Let's F*&^%$ GO! Besides, nothing welcomes the summer movie season better than a good old-fashioned sequel to an improvised heist film! Revenge of the Brain takes place a few years after The Great Brain Robbery. We hope you enjoy seeing how the gang is doing and why they have to spring into action to rescue one of their own from the very Brain they stole in part one. It's the Brain's obsession with FRIENDS and hatred for SEINFELD for me! As always, MOVIE! MOVIE! is 100% unscripted. Music and sound effects were added in post. If you enjoy MOVIE! MOVIE! follow, rate, and share it with your friends! Tell them Billy $*@#ing Merritt recommends it. DIRECTOR/CREATOR: Billy Merritt EDITOR/PRODUCER: Hill Kane CAST: The MASTERMIND MAGICIANS Magician Jason Prime: Jason Luna Mentalist Jason Also: Jason Spiro CHRISTIAN BRAIN Thea Marie Thorkildsen THE HOSTAGE and former Mastermind Regex: Luke Bovard Regex's Nine-year-old little sister and Level 8 Black Hat Hacker Guru: Lisa Steckment The MUSCLE Tony: Konrad Andrew Tina: Hill Kane The SAFECRACKER Stuart Stumpf: Don Slovin The YOGA INSTRUCTOR Crystal: Amber Bellsdale The GETAWAY DRIVER Larry Lightfoot: Peg Davis Any similarity to persons living or dead is a coincidence. (Our lawyer made us say this...) Musical compositions and sound effects are licensed from Pixabay.com (a very cool royalty-free resource). "Movie! Movie!" Improv is part of The BIT Comedy Network. Production Assistance, Audio Production & Graphics/Art by Hill Kane of Raising Kane Media + Marketing. Hosting Platform: Libsyn.com "The BIT" and "The BIT Comedy Network" are Trademarks owned by Billy Merritt © 2024 - 2025 Billy Merritt - All Rights Reserved Inquiries + Notices + Requests: TheBitComedyNetwork@gmail.com /episode/index/show/c582ffd6-ac10-4101-8250-f8e5a196d3c8/id/39590045

rabbitHOLE 15 | Everybody Loves Amber 06/13/2025

Podcast Town 12 | San Antonio, TEXAS 05/27/2025

Podcast Town 12 | San Antonio, TEXAS Beacon Hill, SATX — A Fiesta of Secrets This month, Podcast Town heads to San Antonio's first suburb, Beacon Hill (population: 6,300ish), where things get weird, warm, and watchful. Director Billy Merritt turns the mic on producer/editor Hill Kane to uncover the truth behind: The Blanco Strip The mysterious obelisk traffic circle Why the restaurants are never open And the power of a good neighborhood block connector Meanwhile, the town prepares for its beloved FIESTA celebration... but is something else going on beneath the papel picado? 💡 Featured shows from the Beacon Hill Podcast Network 🎧 The Obelisk Can Communicate Hosted by Kubrick-obsessed Thea Thea and local believer Peter Stevens, this show insists the Beacon Hill obelisk is transmitting messages—and the locals would be wise to obey. 👀 WE ARE WATCHING YOU Ronnie and Penelope are back, and yes, they saw that. Beacon Hill's unofficial (and very nosy) neighborhood watch is on the case, fueled by gossip, binoculars, and good intentions. 🍀 Super Superstition Jazzy and Jonathon Buttons return! Can Jazzy find her annual four-leaf clover in time to prevent disaster? Will Jonathon's unwavering optimism be enough? 🛍️ This episode is made possible by: Julia's French Bistro, Sam Houston's Siesta Shack, Hello Fresh, Ma's Home Cooking, So-Hill Cafe, Beacon Hill Public Library, Don's Rebel Cafe, The Good Luck Store, and the FIESTA Organizing Committee. 🎬 Don't forget to check out our sister show, DIRECTOR/CREATOR: Billy Merritt Producer/Editor: Hill Kane CAST (in alphabetical order) Amber Bellsdale (Jazzy Button) Peg Davis (Penelope) Brent Kohler (Sam from Sam's Siesta Shack, Highway Patrolman Rich Hanford) Hill Kane (Herself, Jean Francis, kid with rabbit, Jaquelline) Jason Luna (Peter Stevens) Thea Marie Thorkildsen (Herself, Shopper, Brad) Don Slovin (Don's Rebel Cafe) Jason Spiro (Jonathon Button) Lisa Steckman (Ronnie) "Podcast Town" Improv is part of The BIT Comedy Network. MUSIC: "Memfish" performed by Little Kahunas | Produced by Peter Miller© (1959 - 2015 RIP friend) Audio Production & Graphics/Art by Raising Kane Media + Marketing. Hosting Platform: Libsyn.com "The BIT" and "The BIT Comedy Network" are Trademarks owned by Billy Merritt. © 2024, 2025 Billy Merritt - All Rights Reserved Inquiries + Notices + Requests: TheBitComedyNetwork@gmail.com /episode/index/show/c582ffd6-ac10-4101-8250-f8e5a196d3c8/id/39590200

Movie! 6 | The Great Brain Robbery 05/24/2025

rabbitHOLE 14 | Salon Breakups 05/13/2025

rabbitHOLE 14 | Salon Breakups rabbitHOLE showNOTES – Episode 14 🎧 This Week’s HOLES: Salon Breakups Piñata Strategies The Jumpy Poley Defense™ In this episode, Amber makes a compelling case: breaking up with your hair salon is basically ending a relationship — complete with emotional baggage and wildly inconsistent communication. She also lifts the lid on some outrageous salon screening processes. (Do you know how long it takes to cut your hair? Shouldn’t they?) From there, the BIT CREW naturally spirals into couples therapy for stylists and clients… and a few other unexpected pairings. 👊 Meanwhile, “Adult Piñata” is officially an Olympic sport now (we decided), sparking heated discussion about: Childhood candy rivalries Dangerous playground games Alt-piñata materials And whether judges should be allowed to jump on defendants (spoiler: no) 💥 By the end, you may find yourself asking: What other childhood activities deserve Olympic recognition? Could postal-carrier therapy save America? And seriously… how did you survive elementary school? 🚫 APOLOGIES TO: The entire D.C. salon scene, Olympic organizers (again), stylists who don’t name-drop, Piñatas, Bazookas, Machetes, bankers, therapists... you get the idea. rabbitHOLE is 100% unscripted and fueled by the BIT CREW’s real-life internet spirals, nostalgic chaos, and shared trauma. If you enjoy the show, do your part: 👉 Follow, rate, and share with your most unhinged friend. 🎙️ CREDITS Director/Creator: Billy Merritt Editor/Producer: Hill Kane CAST (in order of appearance): Amber Bellsdale, Thea Marie Thorkildsen, Flannery Wilson, Lisa Steckman, Jason Spiro, Hill Kane, Brent Kohler, Don Slovin, Jason Luna, Peg Davis Produced by: The BIT Comedy Network Production + Graphics: Hill Kane, Raising Kane Media + Marketing Music: "Shark Bait" by Little Kahunas | Produced by Peter Miller (1959-2025 RIP Friend) 📍 Hosted on Libsyn.com 📧 Contact: ©2024–2025 Billy Merritt | All Rights Reserved “The BIT” and “The BIT Comedy Network” are Trademarks owned by Billy Merritt /episode/index/show/c582ffd6-ac10-4101-8250-f8e5a196d3c8/id/35846355

Podcast Town 11 | Marsh Vegas, MA 04/27/2025

Podcast Town 11 | Marsh Vegas, MA Our 11th Podcast Town escapade finds us in the real-life town of Marshfield, Massachusetts. Billy interviews the hilarious Peg Davis, our literal resident expert. Peg cleverly explains why the town is called MARSH VEGAS and confirms that Steve Carrel indeed owns the general store that his sister-in-law runs because...well...he's a busy celebrity type guy. Find out what else Peg reveals and how the BIT Players bring the town to life with their podcast segments and scenic adventures! Enjoy these highlights from the Marshfield Podcast Network: The DIY Show - YOU CAN DO IT: Hosted by newlyweds Molly and Hal Cunningham. This week's projects include making your own boat and birdhouses. The couple bravely embarks on their homemade dinghy's maiden voyage while trying to avoid the many surfers dotting the shoreline. We are unsure how Hal got trapped in the rafters at Bob's Steakhouse, but we hope he finds his way out! YOU BETCHA!: Hosted by the semi-nefarious Gamblerino siblings, Gil and Gilda. These two find ways for Marsh Vegans (VAY-Gans, not Vee-Gans) to bet on everything from little league games to Pickle Bowling and surf lessons. Gil even hosts a "speakeasy" game night in the house they inherited from their Granny Sisterino Gamberino. We are convinced that the fix is in at the Senior Center, but you can form your own opinions. (NOTE: Gilda and Molly are high school besties.) Hall of Fame - Marshfield: Bobby and Robby may or may not be broadcasting from the Senior Center's basement. We are unsure where they come from, how they know each other, or why they have a podcast. We DO know that they have an intense bromance going, and Robby's ancestors fought on the "wrong side" of the American Revolution. Their podcast conjures up historical characters, like Benedict Arnold, primarily to shame Robby and guilt him into paying for their Surf Fest entry fees and lunch overlooking a decorative balcony. Sponsors include Mom's Donuts, Levitate Shops, 2025 St. Patrick's Day Surf Festival, BoB's Steakhouse, the Gamblerino Kids, Kane's Sign Shop, the Marshfield Senior Center, The Pickle Bowling Association of Massachusetts, and the National Pickle Bowling Association. If you haven't already, head on over to our t for a two-part homage to Wes Anderson films, we call "The Grand Cosmic Hotel." DIRECTOR/CREATOR: Billy Merritt Producer/Editor: Hill Kane CAST (in alphabetical order) Konrad Andrew (Gil Gamblerin from the You Betcha! podcast, Surfer) Amber Bellsdale (Molly Cunningham of the DIY - You Can Do It podcast) Peg Davis (Herself, Proprietor of Mom's Donuts and Levitate, Mrs. Cooper, Surfer) Hill Kane (Gilda Gamblerino from the You Betcha! podcast, Surf Instructor) Brent Kohler (Hal Cunningham of the DIY - You Can Do It podcast) Don Slovin (Bobby from the Hall of Fame Marshfield podcast) Jason Spiro (Robby from the Hall of Fame Marshfield podcast) Flannery Wilson (Bob from Bob's Steakhouse, Surfer) "Podcast Town" Improv is part of The BIT Comedy Network. MUSIC: "Memfish" performed by Little Kahunas | Produced by Peter Miller © Audio Production & Graphics/Art by Raising Kane Media + Marketing. Hosting Platform: Libsyn.com "The BIT" and "The BIT Comedy Network" are Trademarks owned by Billy Merritt. © 2024, 2025 Billy Merritt - All Rights Reserved Inquiries + Notices + Requests: TheBitComedyNetwork@gmail.com /episode/index/show/c582ffd6-ac10-4101-8250-f8e5a196d3c8/id/39590205

rabbitHOLE 13 | Philosopher SmackDown 04/13/2025

Podcast Town 10 | Tønsberg, Norway - 03/27/2025

Podcast Town 10 | Tønsberg, Norway - Castles, Music, Vikings Welcome to Tønsberg! Tønsberg is Norway's oldest city. Tønsberg is best known for its annual music festival—Slottsfjell, Castle Rock Tower—Slottsfjelltårnet, and its Viking origins. More recently, Tønsberg's inhabitants have discovered Podcasting. They have more podcasts per capita than Norway's capital, OSLO! Imagine that! This episode highlights the following three pods from the hundreds available on the Tønsberg Podcast Network: Braids & Beards: Hosted by Sven and Sandy Percy. Their marriage may be on the rocks, but their knowledge of seasonal braids and artificial beards is second to none! Who Needs Ikea Anyway: Hosted by Braun Holtzmann and Phil. Braun may have a method to his madness, but dropping Phil in Ikea with only 15 minutes to escape does seem cruel. Valhalla: Blissfully married couple, Astrid and Bjorn Olsen share control and instruct listeners on incorporating "olde-world Viking traditions" into the modern-day home. Sponsors include Oseberg Ship Experiences, Marvel Locations Tours, Do We Have a Match, Tønsberg Ikea, Slottsfjell, Sir Anthony Hopkins Vertshus, Magnus' Diner, Viking Funerals, Olsen Jams, Horny Cups, Pickles, and a few others... you know who you are! DIRECTOR/CREATOR: Billy Merritt Producer/Editor: Hill Kane Location Supervisor: Thea Marie Thorkildsen Interviewer: Dean Aisles CAST: Dean Aisles (Sven Percy | Braids & Beards + Erik Erikson | Slottsfjell Petition Guy) Terry Armstrong (Dewey | Do We Have a Match + Anti-Bed Wetting Spouse) Amber Bellsdale (Bjorn Olsen | Valhalla) Hill Kane (Astrid Olsen | Valhalla) Brent Kohler (Braun Holtzmann | Who Needs Ikea Anyway Host) Yuehan Liu (Magnus | Magnus' Diner + Townsperson) Jason Luna (Phil | Who Needs Ikea Anyway + Kurt | Marvel Locations Tour Guide) Don Slovin (Sven | School for the Obvious + Townsperson) Jason Spiro (Phil | Who Needs Ikea Anyway Sidekick + TONY) Thea Marie Thorkildsen (Bjork | Oseberg Ship Proprietor) Michael Watzkan (Ollie/Olaf | Tønsberg Ikea Spokesperson + Bed Wetting Spouse) Flannery Wilson (Sandy Percy | Braids & Beards) "Podcast Town" Improv is part of The BIT Comedy Network. MUSIC: "Memfish" performed by Little Kahunas | Produced by Peter Miller © Production Assistance from Jason Spiro (thank you)! Audio Production & Graphics/Art by Hill Kane of Raising Kane Media + Marketing. Hosting Platform: Libsyn.com "The BIT" and "The BIT Comedy Network" are Trademarks owned by Billy Merritt. © 2025 Billy Merritt - All Rights Reserved Inquiries + Notices + Requests: TheBitComedyNetwork@gmail.com /episode/index/show/c582ffd6-ac10-4101-8250-f8e5a196d3c8/id/39590210

rabbitHOLE 12 | Your Spotify Year 03/13/2025

rabbitHOLE 12 | Your Spotify Year Welcome back to SEASON TWO and our 12th Episode of rabbitHOLE. We are told publishing 12 episodes is a big deal and we're running with it! Today's Holes: Your Spotify Year D.J. Granny 80 is the New 25 Leisure Suit Larry Yeuhan outs a colleague who tried to pass off his family's listening hours as his own. She also might highlight the dark side of Slack channel chats. You will love the episode's numerous senior citizen heavy metal fans. If D.J. Granny is good enough for Ted Dansen, she should be good enough for you. Obscure bands aren't the only ones to have their coffee house communities and curated playlists. The youthful grannies are making a killing putting music snobs (like Flannery) out of business. How fun is it to listen to Amber and Luke geek out over early video games and the clever way they authenticated users? Please enjoy! APOLOGIES: Metallica, Pantera, the AARP, Senior Citizens, Ted Dansen, the United States Postal Service, Lars Ulrich, Werther's Old Fashioned Butterscotch Candies, Hard Candy in General, Candy Warehouses, Elon Musk, DOGE, Space X, Spotify, and many more. As always, rabbitHOLE is unscripted and inspired by the CREW's real-life rabbit hole adventures. If you enjoy rabbitHOLE, follow, rate, and share it with your friends! DIRECTOR/CREATOR: Billy Merritt EDITOR: Hill Kane CAST (in order of appearance): Yuehan Liu Konrad Andrew Flannery Wilson Luke Bovard Don Slovin Jason Spiro Laura Powell Hill Kane Amber Bellsdale Deema Lazar Katya Vasilaky Terry Armstrong "rabbitHOLE" Improv is part of The BIT Comedy Network. Production Assistance, Audio Production, & Graphic Art by Hill Kane of Raising Kane Media + Marketing. MUSIC: "Shark Bait" performed by Little Kahunas | Produced by Peter Miller © Hosting Platform: Libsyn.com "The BIT" and "The BIT Comedy Network" are Trademarks owned by Billy Merritt ©2025 Billy Merritt - All Rights Reserved Inquiries + Notices + Requests: TheBitComedyNetwork@gmail.com /episode/index/show/c582ffd6-ac10-4101-8250-f8e5a196d3c8/id/35008165

Podcast Town 9 | West Anderson, U.S.A. 02/27/2025

Podcast Town 9 | West Anderson, U.S.A. Welcome to West Anderson (never to be confused with its bitter rival, East Anderson). West A (as the locals call it) is known for sunsets, rambling narratives, roadkill, and its annual city-wide scavenger hunt, "Quest Anderson." The BIT Crew brings West A to life with expected and unexpected characters, including a pontificating cactus and an armadillo choir! Simply delightful, don't you think? You may even learn a few things about Bavaria that might be true! Enjoy these highlights from West Anderson's Podcast Network's offerings: Writer's Block with Peter Schlock: Hosted by Peter Schlock and Harvard Professor and Library Scientist, Harvey Danielson, PhD. Peter speaks with the voice inside his head and has a list and narration for every situation. Professor Danielson is an eternal optimist with a problematic offspring. West Anderson Sunsets: Co-Hosts Dinah Dinanson and Bobbie Flinch provide deep minute-by-minute color analysis of each day's sunset. Survival Recipes: Roadkill for Supper: Peg and Jimmy share roadkill preparations to help put the local roadkill surplus to good use. MYTH: Roadkill does not require elaborate treatments. Just treat it like the meat you buy at the supermarket. Sponsors include Carrie's Cry Me a River Therapy Clinics, The Clown Shoppe, Mike - the cell phone tower petition guy, The Cactus & Armadillo Coalition + West A's Armadillo Choir, The Unlearn to Learn Academy, and Madame Terry's (Mis)Match Maker Services, February is the BIT Comedy Network's official WES ANDERSON TRIBUTE MONTH! If you haven't already, head on over to our t for a two-part homage to Wes Anderson films we call "The Grand Cosmic Hotel." DIRECTOR/CREATOR: Billy Merritt EDITOR/PRODUCER: Hill Kane CAST: Terry Armstrong (Madame Terry, Scavenger Hunter) Amber Bellsdale (Carrie, Cry Me a River Therapy/Quest Anderson Scavenger Hunt Founder) Peg Davis (Peg from Survival Recipes) Hill Kane (Professor Daniels' Cheating Kid) Brent Kohler (Jimmy from Survival Recipes) Yuehan Liu (Bobbie Flinch from WA Sunsets) Jason Luna (Professor Harry Daniels) Don Slovin (Ellery from Learn/Unlearn) Jason Spiro (Cactus King) Thea Marie Thorkildsen (Peter Schlock from Writer's Block) Michael Watzkan (Cell Phone Tower Advocate/Anti-Landline Protestor) Flannery Wilson (Dinah Dinanson from WA Sunsets) "Podcast Town" Improv is part of The BIT Comedy Network. MUSIC: "Memfish" performed by Little Kahunas | Produced by Peter Miller © Production Assistance from Jason Spiro (thank you)! Audio Production & Graphics/Art by Hill Kane of Raising Kane Media + Marketing. Hosting Platform: Libsyn.com "The BIT" and "The BIT Comedy Network" are Trademarks owned by Billy Merritt. © 2025 Billy Merritt - All Rights Reserved Inquiries + Notices + Requests: TheBitComedyNetwork@gmail.com /episode/index/show/c582ffd6-ac10-4101-8250-f8e5a196d3c8/id/39590215

MOVIE! 5 | The Grand Cosmic Hotel Part Two 02/14/2025

MOVIE! 5 | The Grand Cosmic Hotel Part Two Happy Valentine's Day from the BIT! The Grand Cosmic Hotel is BIT's Tribute and Valentine's Day "Card" to Wes Anderson. The GCH is inspired by The Grand Budapest Hotel, Wes Anderson's signature visuals, audio choices, and tropes, along with many curated suggestions from Billy's followers. Our cast and editor have never worked harder. We watched many Wes Anderson films and shorts, carried on seemingly endless discussions, and wrangled our inner angels and demons to deliver BIT's first two-part audio cinema masterpiece. Part One: Chapter 1 - The Bucharest Envoy Chapter 2 - The Brass & Woodwind Retreat Part Two: Chapter 3 - The Aviary Life of Tilda Garrafalo Chapter 4 - The Sport of Taxidermy The characters are as quirky as they come, and the score is moving and entertaining!! As always, MOVIE! MOVIE! is 100% unscripted. Music and sound effects were added in post. If you enjoy MOVIE! MOVIE! follow, rate, and share it with your friends! Tell them Billy $*@#ing Merritt recommends it. DIRECTOR/CREATOR: Billy Merritt EDITOR/PRODUCER: Hill Kane MUSIC SUPERVISOR: Thea Marie Thorkildsen CAST: Dean Aisles: The Duke (Part 2) Terry Armstrong: Thierry Dupree - Asst. Concierge Amber Bellsdale: Lavender Lottingham - Femme Tragique Peg Davis: Spy No. 3 and Big Slim - Trumpet Player (Part 1) Hill Kane: Gertrude Simone - The Grand Concierge and Mrs. Ylva Brent Kohler - Chef Chef, Jimmy Sax -Tuba Player, Spy No. 1, and Delivery Peasant Yuehan Liu: Olivia Finch - GCH Florist, Flautist, and a literal finch Jason Luna: Gary Woodwind - Non-Fiction Author and Clarinet Player Don Slovin: Ralph Picolin - Asst. Head Waiter and Bassoon Player Jason Spiro: Fritz Frankenwiel - Maitre D'Hotel, Taxidermy Emcee Thea Marie Thorkildsen: Spy No. 2 and Ylva The Norwegian Taxidermist Michael Watzka: Quiet Guy Obsessed with Riddles, English Horn Player, and Tilda Garrafalo Flannery Wilson: Windy Wilkinson - Great American Novelist Musical compositions and sound effects were licensed from Pixabay.com and include: Jazz and Drum Jam - AKTASOK Electro Cabaret - Diana Production Music Waltz With My Fat Cat - Fresh Merry Tex Mex Delight - Mexican Mariachi - Free Groove See You At Six Master track - Billy Zoigas Heroes - Serge Quadrado A Walk In Paris - Royalty-Free Music Paris Montmatre - Jean Paul V Mediterranean Village Dance - Purple Planet Music French Positive Romantic Happy Music - Tomasz Redman Russian Morning - Serge Quadrado Boismortier Joseph Boden de French Opus #35 - Nesrality Java Musette - Abydos Music Italian Trip - Wildsound 159 Victory Gold Star Award - Cyreiljay Villaro Background Horror and Tension - Universfield French Music (Paris Accordion France...) - Background Music for Video Cello Suite (Bach) - Loren Zobuczek "Movie! Movie!" Improv is part of The BIT Comedy Network. Production Assistance, Audio Production & Graphics/Art by Hill Kane of Raising Kane Media + Marketing. Hosting Platform: Libsyn.com "The BIT" and "The BIT Comedy Network" are Trademarks owned by Billy Merritt © 2024 Billy Merritt - All Rights Reserved Inquiries + Notices + Requests: TheBitComedyNetwork@gmail.com /episode/index/show/c582ffd6-ac10-4101-8250-f8e5a196d3c8/id/39590055

MOVIE! 4 | The Grand Cosmic Hotel Part One 02/14/2025

MOVIE! 4 | The Grand Cosmic Hotel Part One Happy Valentine's Day from the BIT! The Grand Cosmic Hotel is BIT's Tribute and Valentine's Day "Card" to Wes Anderson. The GCH is inspired by The Grand Budapest Hotel, Wes Anderson's signature visuals, audio choices, and tropes, along with many curated suggestions from Billy's followers. Our cast and editor have never worked harder. We watched many Wes Anderson films and shorts, carried on seemingly endless discussions, and wrangled our inner angels and demons to deliver BIT's first two-part audio cinema masterpiece. Part One: Chapter 1 - The Bucharest Envoy Chapter 2 - The Brass & Woodwind Retreat Part Two: Chapter 3 - The Aviary Life of Tilda Garrafalo Chapter 4 - The Sport of Taxidermy The characters are as quirky as they come, and the score is moving and entertaining!! As always, MOVIE! MOVIE! is 100% unscripted. Music and sound effects were added in post. If you enjoy MOVIE! MOVIE! follow, rate, and share it with your friends! Tell them Billy $*@#ing Merritt recommends it. DIRECTOR/CREATOR: Billy Merritt EDITOR/PRODUCER: Hill Kane MUSIC SUPERVISOR: Thea Marie Thorkildsen CAST: Dean Aisles: The Duke (Part 2) Terry Armstrong: Thierry Dupree - Asst. Concierge Amber Bellsdale: Lavender Lottingham - Femme Tragique Peg Davis: Spy No. 3 and Big Slim - Trumpet Player (Part 1) Hill Kane: Gertrude Simone - The Grand Concierge and Mrs. Ylva Brent Kohler - Chef Chef, Jimmy Sax -Tuba Player, Spy No. 1, and Delivery Peasant Yuehan Liu: Olivia Finch - GCH Florist, Flautist, and a literal finch Jason Luna: Gary Woodwind - Non-Fiction Author and Clarinet Player Don Slovin: Ralph Picolin - Asst. Head Waiter and Bassoon Player Jason Spiro: Fritz Frankenwiel - Maitre D'Hotel, Taxidermy Emcee Thea Marie Thorkildsen: Spy No. 2 and Ylva The Norwegian Taxidermist Michael Watzka: Quiet Guy Obsessed with Riddles, English Horn Player, and Tilda Garrafalo Flannery Wilson: Windy Wilkinson - Great American Novelist Musical compositions and sound effects were licensed from Pixabay.com and include: Jazz and Drum Jam - AKTASOK Electro Cabaret - Diana Production Music Waltz With My Fat Cat - Fresh Merry Tex Mex Delight - Mexican Mariachi - Free Groove See You At Six Master track - Billy Zoigas Heroes - Serge Quadrado A Walk In Paris - Royalty-Free Music Paris Montmatre - Jean Paul V Mediterranean Village Dance - Purple Planet Music French Positive Romantic Happy Music - Tomasz Redman Russian Morning - Serge Quadrado Boismortier Joseph Boden de French Opus #35 - Nesrality Java Musette - Abydos Music Italian Trip - Wildsound 159 Victory Gold Star Award - Cyreiljay Villaro Background Horror and Tension - Universfield French Music (Paris Accordion France...) - Background Music for Video Cello Suite (Bach) - Loren Zobuczek "Movie! Movie!" Improv is part of The BIT Comedy Network. Production Assistance, Audio Production & Graphics/Art by Hill Kane of Raising Kane Media + Marketing. Hosting Platform: Libsyn.com "The BIT" and "The BIT Comedy Network" are Trademarks owned by Billy Merritt © 2024 Billy Merritt - All Rights Reserved Inquiries + Notices + Requests: TheBitComedyNetwork@gmail.com /episode/index/show/c582ffd6-ac10-4101-8250-f8e5a196d3c8/id/39590060

rabbitHOLE 11 | Improvised Shakespeare 02/13/2025

rabbitHOLE 11 | Improvised Shakespeare Welcome to the second HOLE of SEASON TWO. Today's Holes: Improvised Shakespeare Waiting for Godot, Guffman, Lefty, etc. Unintentionally Scary Children's T.V. Shows BIT player Amber takes us on a journey that opens on Improvised Shakespeare and culminates with Twin Peak's pain and suffering symbol - creamed corn. Who knew? Flannery confesses her love for Beckett's Waiting for Godot, which triggers Luke to recall a Tempest performance with only three actors. This leads to a slightly morbid tale of Amber's grandmother saying goodbye from her hospice bed but then asking for a tuna fish sandwich. Finally, Luke tries to convey that the early muppets were very "weird," triggering Thea's memories of a dark and horrifying Norwegian children's T.V. show () where one puppet never finds the other and meets a broom. This episode features many celebrity "sightings," including George Lucas, David Lynch, Dale Cooper*, Ross Bryant, Cookie Monster, Kermit the Frog, and the Bard himself! I can't give it all away here in the notes! APOLOGIES: Creamed corn, the celebs listed above, Jim Henson and the Muppets (for at least the third time), Kyle Merritt MacLachlan (no relation), Chat Shows, Italy, Norway (sorry, Thea), The Nutcracker, puppets, and Diabetes. As always, rabbitHOLE is unscripted and inspired by the CREW's real-life rabbit hole adventures. If you enjoy rabbitHOLE, follow, rate, and share it with your friends! DIRECTOR/CREATOR: Billy Merritt EDITOR/PRODUCER: Hill Kane CAST: Dean Aisles Konrad Andrew Terry Armstrong Amber Bellsdale Luke Bovard Don Slovin Jason Spiro Lisa Steckman Thea Marie Thorkildsen Katya Vasilaky Flannery Wilson "rabbitHOLE" Improv is part of The BIT Comedy Network. Production Assistance, Audio Production, & Graphic Art by Hill Kane of Raising Kane Media + Marketing. MUSIC: "Shark Bait" performed by Little Kahunas | Produced by Peter Miller © Hosting Platform: Libsyn.com "The BIT" and "The BIT Comedy Network" are Trademarks owned by Billy Merritt ©2025 Billy Merritt - All Rights Reserved Inquiries + Notices + Requests: TheBitComedyNetwork@gmail.com /episode/index/show/c582ffd6-ac10-4101-8250-f8e5a196d3c8/id/34778550

Podcast Town 8 | Leavenworth, Washington 01/27/2025

Podcast Town 8 | Leavenworth, Washington Welcome to Leavenworth, Washington, also known as Little Bavaria. Front Street is lined with Alpine-style buildings and restaurants serving German beer and food. The Nutcracker Museum displays thousands of nutcrackers, some dating back centuries. The BIT Crew pays homage to Bavarian mainstays, including beer, pretzels, hot tubs, cold tubs, BMWs, Mini Coopers, Leiderhosen, the Bavarian flag, ice skating, polka music, and hot, hot goss! You may even learn a few things about Bavaria that might be true! Not only does everyone in Leavenworth seem to have a GoFundMe, they also have podcasts! Enjoy the Leavenworth Podcast Network's 2025 lineup! Hot Tub Chat: Hosted by Flannery Feinberg and Buford Billingsly. They aren't having much luck finding a hot, hot tub, but they are charming and their on-site segments are often educational. Cold. Colder. Coldest. Rocky and Helmut (the Bavarian) host this delightful podcast. They mostly inform tourists on what to do in freezing weather; sometimes Rocky tries to find Bavaria on a map and learn German during the acclaimed "Helmut Teaches German" segments. In the Barrell? Jenny Winter and Spring Smith spill the tea and find the drama behind the town's annual March Fest (like Oktoberfest...but in March). These two aren't afraid to stir the pots and poke the bears. You never know which local character will be in their hot seat. Sponsors include Snowball Jam 2025, Wilbur's Ice Skating Rink & Skating School, Barry's Ba Ba Bar, Johanna's Icicle Inn, Kristoff's Skintight Leiderhosen, Fritz's 24/7 Bail Bonds, March Fest Bier Garten, Beate Uhse, and Gunter's Grinder. DIRECTOR/CREATOR: Billy Merritt Editor/Producer: Hill Kane CAST: Dean Aisles (Kristoff) Konrad Andrew (Buford Billingsly) Amber Bellsdale (Johanna of the Icicle Inn) Luke Bovard (Helmut the Bavarian) Hill Kane (Spring Smith) Yuehan Liu (Jenny Winter) Laura Powell (Rocky) Don Slovin (Barry and Organ Grinder) Jason Spiro (Fritz - formerly Frank) Katya Vasilaky (Wilbur) Flannery Wilson (Flannery Feinberg) Special appearance by BILLY MERRITT as the Narrator. "Podcast Town" Improv is part of The BIT Comedy Network. MUSIC: "Memfish" performed by Little Kahunas | Produced by Peter Miller © Production Assistance from Jason Spiro (thank you)! Audio Production & Graphics/Art by Hill Kane of Raising Kane Media + Marketing. The Alpine Town sketch (but not the colored assets) was generated by AI. Hosting Platform: Libsyn.com "The BIT" and "The BIT Comedy Network" are Trademarks owned by Billy Merritt. © 2025 Billy Merritt - All Rights Reserved Inquiries + Notices + Requests: TheBitComedyNetwork@gmail.com /episode/index/show/c582ffd6-ac10-4101-8250-f8e5a196d3c8/id/39590220

rabbitHOLE 10 | Stuff Astronauts Like 01/13/2025

rabbitHOLE 10 | Stuff Astronauts Like Welcome to SEASON TWO of rabbitHOLE!!! Please resolve to listen and share every episode (please, please, pretty please)! Today's Holes: Stuff Astronauts Like Accentuating the Positive Faking Your Religion BIT Founder/Director/Leader BILLY MERRITT takes the helm by painting a vivid and endlessly hilarious picture of Florida's "SPACE COAST." Please help us answer the age-old question, "How many TIKI BARS are too many?" Jason shares "letters from Gramps" about stick-to-it-iveness. Brett reminisces about accidentally reciting a sexist passage from an H.R. Hubbard book his Mom gave him. Deema confesses to faking his way through religious rituals to keep peace in the family until he can't take it anymore. Once he declares his authentic belief (or disbelief in his case), his father accuses him of being a communist, and everything goes back to normal. Thea confesses to participating in a religious rite of passage only for the money gifts. DO NOT judge her! APOLOGIES: NASA, Tang, Scatting, the planets Mars, Venus, and Penis, the Astronauts Buzz Aldrin, Neil Armstrong, and Matt, the professions of bartender, doctor, and lawyer, Elon Musk, mermaids, all organized religions, women, tigers, Bing Crosby, the GRAMMYs, and the entire Hubbard family. As always, rabbitHOLE is unscripted and inspired by the CREW's real-life rabbit hole adventures. If you enjoy rabbitHOLE, follow, rate, and share it with your friends! DIRECTOR/CREATOR: Billy Merritt EDITOR/PRODUCER: Hil Kane CAST: Konrad Andrew Amber Bellsdale Luke Bovard Hill Kane Brent Kohler Deema Lazar Laura Powell Don Slovin Jason Spiro Thea Marie Thorkildsen Katya Vasilaky Flannery Wilson "rabbitHOLE" Improv is part of The BIT Comedy Network. Production Assistance, Audio Production, & Graphic Art by Hill Kane of Raising Kane Media + Marketing. MUSIC: "Shark Bait" performed by Little Kahunas | Produced by Peter Miller © Hosting Platform: Libsyn.com "The BIT" and "The BIT Comedy Network" are Trademarks owned by Billy Merritt ©2025 Billy Merritt - All Rights Reserved Inquiries + Notices + Requests: TheBitComedyNetwork@gmail.com /episode/index/show/c582ffd6-ac10-4101-8250-f8e5a196d3c8/id/34682680

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