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12/05/2025

Monoscene - Pretty Flower

Join Billy Merritt and his global gang of improvisers as he continues his delightfully chaotic journey through the many flavors of longform improv. Today's focus: PRETTY FLOWER — also known as Spokane, or "that thing that's kind of like Lost meets Marty meets at a haunted pie shop." Billy starts by tracing the roots of this character-driven form, developed with the group Sentimental Lady and inspired by layered storytelling (think Lost, but with fewer smoke monsters and more apple jam). The Pretty Flower starts with a single scenic mono scene—then "blooms" into supporting cutaways that explore character backstory, heighten stakes, or, sometimes, just celebrate a 74-pie menu. 🎭 In class, the students explore: 🧺 A struggling family-run apple orchard turned fall tourist trap 🥁 A post-championship hangover in a high school band room (with questionable closet storage decisions) 🥧 A pristine retro diner trying to re-create a 1950s vibe for a mysterious couple who might actually be… ghosts? Cut tos, cut backs, musical montages, and a possible mob-connected cleaner all show up in this episode full of bold initiations and gentle chaos. As always, Billy keeps it structured just enough to find the funny—and the heart. Today's students: Hill Kane – San Antonio, Texas Konrad Andrew - Saigon, Vietnam (today) Amber Bellsdale – Washington, D.C. Jason Luna - San Diego, CA (today) Adam S. - Philadelphia, PA (King of Prussia) Murphy McKew – Washington, D.C. Luke Bovard – Berlin, Germany

12/05/2025

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49 min
27/11/2024

Podcast Town 6 | Stockton Heath, England

Welcome to Stockton Heath in jolly old England. Stockton Heath boasts the most gin distilleries per capita in the UK. Its second claim to fame is having the largest number of podcasts per capita in the tri-county area. The upcoming "Spring Barrel Fling" creates a palpable atmosphere of excitement, trepidation, and competitiveness as the townsfolk prepare their bodies and barrels for this annual spectacle. The Fling consists of inserting oneself (or two selves) into a spent gin barrel and hurling it down the hill, over a ramp, and into the landing zone. The fastest time in each division wins possession of the "GOLDEN BARREL" or the "DOUBLE BARREL" trophy and bragging rights. Spoiler ALERT: Chauncey Stovepipe is miraculously alive and well. He is currently living with his mum, his iguana Spencer, and his broom collection in Dorchester. His new podcast, The Dorchester Chowder Report, has gone viral, and he is quite the man about town. Please enjoy three of Stockton Heath's most charming and relevant podcast offerings (courtesy of the Stockton Heath Podcast Network). The Great Personality Pod: Hosted by Sabrina and Konrad. They have never met IRL Until today... The Barstool (#BarLife): Hosted by Lina and Clumsy Cassie. The show's slogan is Mix Drinks | Drink Drinks | Spill Drinks | Repeat. Special Appearance by Bob in the corner. Healthy Home: Hosted by Laura Richardson and her real-life Cousin Jen. These Cousinprenuers own the local gym and Cousins' Botanicals. Sponsors include SpeedFriending.com, Blinkers Coffee (ONLY) Shop, Chauncey's Chimneys, Connor's Coopers Cornucopia Fine Barrels, Konrad's Life Insurance, Stockon Heath City Hall, Cousins' Botanicals, the SH Gin Collective, and "WHAMO." DIRECTOR/CREATOR: Billy Merritt EDITOR/PRODUCER: Hill Kane CAST: Konrad Andrew Sabrina Kim Banes Amber Bellsdale Luke Bovard Hill Kane Lisa Steckman Thea Marie Thorkildsen Special appearance by BILLY MERRITT as Chauncey Stovepipe. "Podcast Town" Improv is part of The BIT Comedy Network. MUSIC: "Memfish" performed by Little Kahunas | Produced by Peter Miller © "In Slow Motion (Inspiring Ambient Lounge)" | by Soundbay via Pixabay 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

27/11/2024

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33 min
31/12/2024

rabbitHOLE 9 | Pickleball Gangs

Welcome to rabbitHOLE's Season One Finale/New Year's Eve Bonus Episode. The last rabbit holes of 2024 include: Archaic Japanese Crime Families Theater Hopping + Line Cutting Pickleball Gangs Bee Keeping Age Konrad visits Kobe, Japan, and delves into the very expensive (and ultra-marbled) beef for which it is known. He discovers the "real Kobe's" criminal underbelly with its aging membership and inevitable demise. Laura admits to working at a movie theater and infers that if you are cool about it, hopping from theater to theater MIGHT be tolerated. Hill may disagree, but we can all agree that Jason's dad was a line hopper and that's NOT okay! Is "Bee Keeping Age" a new colloquialism for "person of a certain age?" The answers you seek lie within this episode. APOLOGIES: The Yakuza "Social Network," Shakshuka, World History (specifically the Greek and Roman Empiracal eras, Hill's Dad + Jason's Dad, Movie Theaters, the United Nations (again), Pickleball, Pickling, Beekeeping, Circuses, Lions, Tigers, Ligers, Sovereign Citizens, and a few others we probably forgot to mention. 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: 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 & Graphics/Art by Hill Kane of Raising Kane Media + Marketing. Additional Editing Support: KID Adam 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 © 2024/2025 Billy Merritt - All Rights Reserved Inquiries + Notices + Requests: TheBitComedyNetwork@gmail.com

31/12/2024

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32 min
28/10/2024

Podcast Town 5 | Pompei, Indiana

Welcome to Pompei, Indiana As the first anniversary of a life-changing event in Pompei quickly approaches, our town folks are adjusting and carrying on their daily lives as best they can. One constant in their changing world is their passion for podcasts. Three of Pompei's many podcast offerings are featured in episode five of Podcast Town: Pompei Film Corner: Hosted by Kyle Dean and Andrew Zimmerman Pearls of Pompei (A Knitting Show): Hosted by Katya & Dean THE JUICE (Pompei's Community Affairs show that also overs town gossip): Hosted by Amber (Pompei's Vice-Mayor) and Flannery, CGO (Chief Gossip Officer) The Pompei, Indiana Podcast Network Sponsors Include the First Annual Real Spirit Halloween Festival, Sylvia - of Vesuvius Bakery and Chamber of Commerce member, Sketchy Ink (Total Transparency), Pete's Training Center, Bonnie's Barbershop, the Pompei Police Department and its chief Tony Wilkerson, Sally's Spiritual Training, Dr. Professor Jeeshzch - Metaphysical Machinery, Bobby's Dungeons & Dragons MeetUp, Bob's Spirits/Gin, and APPLE of Pompei/Tim Cook. We can't tell you anything else without spoiling the main plot twist! Please enjoy, rate, follow, and share! I love the Kid's Nat Geo article about Pompei/Vesuvius. DIRECTOR/CREATOR: Billy Merritt EDITOR/PRODUCER: Hill Kane CAST: Dean Aisles Konrad Andrew Sabrina Kim Banes Amber Bellsdale Luke Bovard Hill Kane Deema Lazar Don Slovin Thea Marie Thorkildsen Katya Vasilaky Flannery Wilson Special appearance by BILLY MERRITT. "Podcast Town" Improv is part of The BIT Comedy Network. MUSIC: "Memfish" performed by Little Kahunas | Produced by Peter Miller © "In Slow Motion (Inspiring Ambient Lounge)" | by Soundbay via Pixabay 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

28/10/2024

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35 min
13/02/2025

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 (Pompel og Pilt) 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

13/02/2025

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31 min
28/04/2025

Monoscene - ROAD TRIP!!

Join Billy Merritt and his international bench of students as he expertly (and hilariously) guides them through specific iterations of long form improv. Today's class is ROAD TRIP - a character-based monoscene. Our players will be stuck inside a car* heading to a specific and important destination. Think "graduating members of the University of Fairfield, Connecticut's a cappella choir heading to Regionals in New York City." To make things fun, characters are developed over the set by being given GIFTS and answering QUESTIONS from their fellow travelers. Billy leads the "amorphous blob" exercise. Just two blank slates giving each other interesting gifts within BIG INITIATIONS: Clean Parker, Strong Cologne Game, Smart Glasses, Fashionable Color Matches, First Alien Abduction, Captain's Hat, and so many more! The class then plays "classic pairs." We are_______________, going to ________________. YEAH!!!!!!!! Then it's right on to seven people in a car going somewhere. Ergo, a group of accountants is off to visit a pillow factory. Finally, the class does a campfire monoscene in the road trip form. As a group, they "gift" their way to figuring out who they are to each other and why they are on this trip; and then do another round of "gifting" to go a little deeper into the wants and characteristics of the gang. You can HEAR how much fun the students are having giving and receiving these over-the-top gifts! I promise, Billy brings sense and purpose to all of this. Today's students (in order of "appearance"): Adam S. - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Tyler Drew - Seattle, Washington Hill Kane - San Antonio, Texas Jason Luna - Los Angeles, California Amber Bellsdale - Washington, D.C. Murphy McKew - Washington, D.C. Luke Bovard - Berlin, Germany *car, mini-van, paddle boat, etc. Next up: Monoscene: Pretty Flower (May 12)

28/04/2025

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59 min
13/11/2024

rabbitHOLE Ep 7 | Freddie Mercury's Diet

In rabbitHOLE's seventh episode, the BIT CREW heads down some interesting holes, including: Freddie Mercury + Queen Skinny Jeans Dancing Raisins Recitals Katya explains how she grew up in a pop culture void and only recently educated herself on the band Queen and its frontman. The troupe has a lively discussion on who should and should NOT wear skinny jeans. (I was today years old when I learned that women's pockets are smaller than men's pockets.) Amber relives a minor childhood trauma of performing in a dance recital at a county fair dressed as a raisin - except the homemade costumes didn't really look like raisins - and being stuck at the top of the Ferris wheel. So funny! APOLOGIES: Madonna, Michael Jackson, NASA, History Teachers, Queen Elizabeth II, the California Dancing Raisins, Bank Robbers, Carnies, Carberators (aka corroborators), Buckingham Palace, the poop emoji, and anyone with extremely long testicles. Sorry, not sorry: Skinny Jeans and Serial Killers 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! DIRECTOR/CREATOR: Billy Merritt EDITOR/PRODUCER: Hill Kane CAST: Dean Aisles Konrad Andrew Sabrina Kim Banes Amber Bellsdale Luke Bovard Hill Kane Deema Lazar Thea Marie Thorkildsen Katya Vasilaky Flannery Wilson "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 © 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

13/11/2024

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28 min
15/10/2024

MOVIE!MOVIE! Ep 1 | KILL de SAC

Ever wonder how that hanging skeleton ended up in your science class? The BIT CREW explains that nagging mystery in episode one's delightful animated short "The Spooky Villa." "WAIT!" you may be thinking. "Y'all are doing an animated short and a feature film in an audio only podcast." YES! Why yes, we are. All you have to do is press play, close your eyes, and enjoy The BIT Comedy Network's spooky take on the classic "Three Bears" saga followed by a haunted-house themed horror feature entitled KILL de SAC. As always, this podcast 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 it's a Halloween present from Billy Merritt. DIRECTOR/CREATOR: Billy Merritt PRODUCER/EDITOR: Hill Kane CAST: Dean Aisles Konrad Andrew Terry Armstrong Sabrina Kim Banes Luke Bovard Hill Kane Deema Lazar Laura Powell Thea Marie Thorkildsen Katya Vasilaky Introducing our incredible intern, Kid ADAM, who did all the post-production editing and sound effects magic on SPOOKY VILLA! Production Assistant: Sabrina Kim Banes Production Engineer: Hill Kane "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

15/10/2024

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29 min
14/09/2024

Catoosa, OK (Smiling Blue Whale)

Welcome to Catoosa, Oklahoma – Home of the Big Blue Whale Catoosans love their podcasts and shared three gems with us this month: I Wish I Was Still in Jersey: Hosted by Richie Purcell and Lisa-Lisa Peterson The Catoosa Daily: Hosted by Mike Barbell and Janice Leeds Fundraising Corner: Hosted by Marcie Blue with professional fundraiser Hill Kane Catoosa Podcast Network Sponsors Include Katya's Waterless Irrigation Solutions, Trevor's Snail Emporium, Big Willie's Whale Watching Tours, Jersey Tires, Burt Gunnar's Bowling, Eddie's BBQ's grilled escargot, Kit's Whale Tales historical podcast, and Dan Jones, Esq. specializing in marine and whale arson FUN FACT: Catoosa, Oklahoma's Blue Whale, is one of the top destinations along Historic Route 66. Learn more at www.cityofcatoosa.org Please enjoy, rate, follow, and share! DIRECTOR/CREATOR: Billy Merritt CAST: Dean Aisles Konrad Andrew Terry Armstrong Sabrina Kim Banes Luke Bovard Mark Hadley Hill Kane Lisa Steckman Geoff Taylor Thea Marie Thorkildsen Katya Vasilaky "Podcast Town" Improv is part of The BIT Comedy Network. MUSIC: "Memfish" performed by Little Kahunas | Produced by Peter Miller © 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

14/09/2024

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28 min
14/02/2025

The Grand Cosmic Hotel: A Novelization - 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

14/02/2025

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40 min

The BIT Improv Comedy Network has been producing podcasts since the summer of 2024. We have reorganized, and you can NOW listen to all of our hilarious shows on one of our TWO podcasts. The BIT Improv Comedy Network | Main Stage - is our professionally run/directed performance stage where you listen to rabbitHOLE, Podcast Town, Movie!Movie, Dinner Party, and That Makes Me Think of. Billy Merritt's SPOTLIGHT is BIT's educational and experimental stage, where Billy (yes, THAT Billy) teaches free improv classes. This is also the place to listen to Troupe-produced pods like Back Stage at the Regency and Shut Up Gail. We'll keep mixing it up throughout the year and keep you laughing. Please listen, rate/review, follow, and share!

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Monoscene - Pretty Flower

Podcast Town 6 | Stockton Heath, England

rabbitHOLE 9 | Pickleball Gangs

Podcast Town 5 | Pompei, Indiana

rabbitHOLE 11 | Improvised Shakespeare

Monoscene - ROAD TRIP!!

rabbitHOLE Ep 7 | Freddie Mercury's Diet

MOVIE!MOVIE! Ep 1 | KILL de SAC

Catoosa, OK (Smiling Blue Whale)

The Grand Cosmic Hotel: A Novelization - Part Two

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