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The Bit Players Podcast Network
by The Bit Players
The official podcast network of The Bit Players, the premiere improv troupe of Newport, Rhode Island. #yachtcomedy
Episodes
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AND YOU'RE NOT: The Chevy Chase Show Episode 4 - Kathleen Turner, Charles Kazan, Robert Townsend
Ho boy, this was a tough one. Chevy slouches his way across the finish line for his first week by barely engaging Kathleen Turner, rushing through a surprisingly good Robert Townsend interview to get to a stupid game, and spending the approximate running time of Tarkovsky's Stalker on a bit with…
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BIT PLAYERS MOVIE CLUB SUMMER SHARK SPECIAL: Jaws: The Revenge (1987)
Our Summer Shark Special goes out with the wimpiest of whimpers with JAWS: THE REVENGE, the sorriest excuse for a sequel to the greatest summer movie of all time. Join Andy, Lobo, Amy, JT, and Jim as we follow Jaws all the way from Martha's Vineyard to the Bahamas for some mild ocean thrills and...
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WATCH ALONG WITH THE BITS: Jaws 3 (1983)
Welcome to our first ever episode of WATCH ALONG WITH THE BITS, continuing our Summer Shark Special with a New Dimension of sharkitude! Come with us on a journey all the way from Martha's Vineyard to central Florida, then cue up your copy of JAWS 3 (or JAWS III, or JAWS 3-D), pause it at 00:10…
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THE BIT PLAYERS MOVIE CLUB SUMMER SHARK SPECIAL: Jaws 2 (1978)
This week Andy, Lobo, Lori, JT, and Jim continue our SUMMER SHARK SPECIAL with 1978's JAWS 2, not directed by Steven Spielberg and not featuring the more interesting characters from the first movie, but thankfully upping the ante in (1) Explosions and (2) Trying to kill a shark with a handgun.…
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AND YOU'RE NOT: The Chevy Chase Show - Episode 3 (Martin Short & Harry Anderson)
On this edition of AND YOU'RE NOT, Jim, Devon, and Tim look at episode 3 of the notorious Chevy Chase Show, in which Martin Short and Harry Anderson try dutifully to humanize their host. We discuss what we liked about this episode (surprisingly, a lot!) and the friction between Chevy Chase the...
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BIT PLAYERS MOVIE CLUB SUMMER SHARK SPECIAL: Jaws (1975)
THE BIT PLAYERS MOVIE CLUB RETURNS!!! Join us for our SUMMER SHARK SPECIAL, in which we discuss all four movies in the JAWS franchise. Today Jim, JT, Corey, Amy, and Lori gather at Caleb & Broad, Newport's best restaurant that's right near the theater (https://calebandbroad.com/), over hot...
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Re-release - BITS PER SECOND: #Sh!tPlayers from July 2016 (Come see NAUGHTY BITS on Saturday 6/20!)
In anticipation of The Bit Players' NAUGHTY BITS premiering this Saturday 6/20 at 10pm, please enjoy this re-release of this Bits Per Second episode where THE SHIT PLAYERS were born. Jarrod, Jim, Kevin, and Justin discuss vulgarity in comedy, though the most vulgar thing here is Jim's mistaking…
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AND YOU'RE NOT: The Chevy Chase Show Episode 2 - Jason Priestley & Beverly D'Angelo
On the second episode of AND YOU'RE NOT, Jim, Devon, and Tim take a look at Chevy's sophomore outing, an interview with Jason Priestley that zaps all energy out of the room, plus a conversation with Beverly D'Angelo that comes the closest to humanizing Chevy thus far. Everybody shut up and watch...
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AND YOU'RE NOT: The Chevy Chase Show Episode 1: Goldie Hawn & Whoopi Goldberg
Today on our inaugural episode of AND YOU'RE NOT, Jim, Devon, and Tim begin their examination of every episode of THE CHEVY CHASE SHOW, Fox's 1993 whiff of an attempt to leech some viewers after the Late Night Wars divided America. This episode has it all: self-congratulatory non-jokes,...
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Podcast Update!!! We're still here!!!
We have new shows coming soon! Stay tuned! And while you're at it, check out the BIT PLAYERS SUMMER SCHEDULE at the Firehouse Theater in Newport, RI Regular shows Fri & Sat @8pm Family Friendly Funnies - Sat. 6/27 7/25 8/29 @6pm Naughty Bits Late Night - Sat. 6/20 7/18 8/22 @10pm And much more!...
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WELCOME TO AMERICA - MUSIC AND VLAD 01. France and Canada
On the inaugural episode of WELCOME TO AMERICA, our mime extraordinaire Vlad talks about some of his favorite musicians to come out of France and Canada, including Edith Piaf, Yves Montand, Mireille Mathieu, and many others. Some of Vlad's favorites:...
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BITS PER SECOND: Vamp! 2023: The Year in Bits
In our look back at 2023, Jim, JT, and Amy reflect on an awesome year in bitstory, Amy recounts her improv intensive in the UK in which she workshopped with (swoon) JOSIE LAWRENCE, and the three discuss Christmas songs that deserve to be added to the canon. JT's choice: Sabrina Carpenter, "Santa...
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BITS PER SECOND: #LoveYourEnemies
Jim, Karl, JT, and departing musician Drew try to count the number of Bruins jerseys Karl has bought and discuss other purchases we've regretted over the years. We also wrap up the summer season and talk about weird shows we'd like to produce soon, our first theater experiences, our first R-rated...
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BIT PLAYERS MOVIE CLUB: Oscars Edition 2023 (Everything Everywhere All At Once - 2022)
On a long-delayed episode of the Bit Players Movie Club, Jim, Chase, and Kenney talk EVERYTHING EVERYWHERE ALL AT ONCE, which swept the Oscars shortly after we recorded this. Then Jim quizzes the others on Best Picture winners that have lost their relevance. Apologies for the inconsistent audio...
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DISCOVERING AMERICA 05. Change of Status
Today on the season finale of DISCOVERING AMERICA, Vlad tells of the change in status that happens when a Russian immigrant comes to the U.S. Vlad performs improv comedy most Friday and Saturday nights with The Bit Players at the Firehouse Theater in Newport, RI. Tickets available at...
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DISCOVERING AMERICA 04. Holidays & Childhood
Today on DISCOVERING AMERICA, Vlad starts with a rundown of all the Soviet holidays, then segues into some stories about his childhood home. Featuring a brief special guest appearance by Karl, of the I CAN TEACH HISTORY podcast! Vlad performs improv comedy most Friday and Saturday nights with The...
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DISCOVERING AMERICA 03. Jobs and Money
On this week's DISCOVERING AMERICA, Vlad discusses employment in the Soviet Union and how it differed from that in the U.S., with a brief detour into the mashed potato experience in both countries. Vlad performs improv comedy most Friday and Saturday nights with The Bit Players at the Firehouse...
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REPOST: Vlad's one-man show about Marcel Marceau
In honor of Marcel Marceau's 100th birthday, we're reposting Vlad's excellent talk about the history of the great mime, as well as Vlad's training with him.
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DISCOVERING AMERICA 02. Language
In this week's DISCOVERING AMERICA, Vlad talks about how he learned the language and how it was connected to every part of his American experience. And why he can't ask for a fork or a sheet, or go to the beach. Vlad performs improv comedy most Friday and Saturday nights with The Bit Players at…
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The BITS PER SECOND Standup Special!
Today Jim talks to all his fellow performers in the COMEDY CORNER STANDUP NIGHT: Andy Syron, Karl Magner, Vlad Tenenbaum, Devon Mello, and Kim Tingle. We all discuss our influences as well as the most unanswerable question: why would anyone want to do standup? See us all do standup this Thursday,...
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DISCOVERING AMERICA 01. First Impressions
Welcome to DISCOVERING AMERICA, where the Bit Players' resident Russian mime Vlad tells Jim about his experiences adjusting to American life after growing up in the Soviet Union. Today he talks about his first impressions of the country and why the airport represented his first taste of freedom...
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THE BIT PLAYERS MOVIE CLUB: Todd Rundgren, Scarecrow Henchman (The Lookout - 2007)
This week we watched Jim's suggestion, 2007's crime thriller THE LOOKOUT, starring Joseph Gordon-Levitt. Then Jim leads the group in a game based on the seven other movies in the 8-movie DVD set on which THE LOOKOUT appears (it's also available here…
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BIT PLAYERS MOVIE CLUB: Wario Lopez (Summer Wars - 2009)
Today the Movie Club discusses SUMMER WARS, a 2009 Japanese animated film suggested by Kenney which we all liked very much. SUMMER WARS is available to watch here: https://www.bilibili.tv/en/video/2006716773 Kenney's genealogy for the family in the movie, as well as the hideous image Karl...
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I CAN TEACH HISTORY with Liz and Karl: The Progressive Era
Today on I CAN TEACH HISTORY, History teacher Liz teaches her comedian husband Karl about the Progressive Era, Teddy Roosevelt, ketchup, and Ida Tarbell, as well as muckrakers, who were in many ways the paparazzi of their day. Meanwhile, Karl teaches Liz about the movie with the cars. Karl's I…
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Our name has changed but we have not otherwise matured.
Hi Bits Per Second subscribers! Although we've changed our title to THE BIT PLAYERS PODCAST NETWORK, this is still your home for BITS PER SECOND and all Quittin' of Bitsin'. Now when you search for "Bit Players" on your podcast app, the first thing you see is us instead of someone like Scoot...
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THE BIT PLAYERS MOVIE CLUB: Nepo Dad (Putney Swope - 1969)
Today the Movie Club discusses Chase's pick, 1969's PUTNEY SWOPE, directed by Robert Downey, Sr. For a meal like the one Karl is eating throughout the episode, visit your local Cumberland Farms store. PUTNEY SWOPE is available to watch here: https://www.justwatch.com/us/movie/putney-swope The Bit...
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BITS PER SECOND: #Franksgiving
Jim and Danny discuss the recent departure of the Bit Players' Artistic Director and champion, Frank, and delve into some Bit Players history. And also why Pierce Brosnan is really the best James Bond and why Tommy K's is an incredible video store that outlasted expectations. Be forewarned: this...
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BIT PLAYERS MOVIE CLUB: Not Actually Liv Tyler (Super - 2010)
Karl's pick this week for Jim, Kenney, and Chase to watch is SUPER (2010), directed by James Gunn and starring Rainn Wilson and Elliot Page. Find out what Karl's fondness for this movie truly reveals about him as a person. Spoilers abound. Here's where to watch:...
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I CAN TEACH HISTORY with Liz and Karl: The Establishment of Jamestown (Virginia)
Welcome to I CAN TEACH HISTORY, where Liz (an actual US History teacher) and Karl (her husband, an improvisor and comedian, and not a very good History student) discuss a real historical topic on which Karl is the worst student ever. On this prémiéré épisode, Liz and Karl discuss the founding of...
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BIT PLAYERS MOVIE CLUB: Overdramaticonaughey (Serenity - 2019)
Jim and Karl decide to revisit SERENITY (2019), already discussed in the Bits Per Second episode #FishMatrix, and they take Chase and Kenney along for the ride. Surprisingly, there's a lot more to unpack, as Karl offers a theory about the villain that he is completely unable to back up and...
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PREVIEW: The Bit Players Podcast Network is LIVE! (soon)
The BIT PLAYERS PODCAST NETWORK will be live soon! Also, join the Bit Players for NEW YEARS EVE HI-JINKS on December 31 at 7pm, 9pm, and 11pm. The Bit Players perform every Friday and Saturday night at 8pm. Our theme music is by Dorisduke (dorisduke.bandcamp.com) Be sure to check out our Bit...
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Voyage of the Meme
Jim, Danny, and Bit Players techbro/filmbro/resident documentarian Gene talk about laserdiscs, Disney rides, and movie theater experiences. The Bit Players perform every Friday at 8pm and every Saturday at 7pm and 9pm at The Firehouse Theater in Newport, RI. Tickets available at…
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July Through August
SEASON 5 BABY!!! Bits Per Second returns as Jim, Karl, Frank, Izzy, and James zoom together while the Firehouse is dark for a weekend, some from quarantine. Together we discuss who the most athletic Bit might be (believe it or not, there's some controversy) as well as what it's been like to be…
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MINI EPISODE: Match Your Wits With The Bits, PART TWO! 8/21/20 @8pm
Purely promotional Jimisode. Come join us for MATCH YOUR WITS WITH THE BITS TWO! Our second online trivia night to raise money for the Firehouse Theater. Friday 8/21 at 8pm. Get your tickets here: https://www.facebook.com/events/1042940999480727 The Bits are back on stage! Every Saturday at…
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#72Squares
Karl and Jim discuss the Bits' very successful trivia night from last weekend, then veer into comic book movies and Karl's recent experience with Masterclass. David Lynch's Masterclass trailer: www.youtube.com/watch?v=fr2e6j4qF7w David Lynch's "iPhone commercial":...
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#MatchYourWitsWithTheBits
In honor of our upcoming MATCH YOUR WITS WITH THE BITS Trivia Night, Jim and Karl host McCaughey Standard Trivia's JUSTIN PIMENTEL, and Jim turns the tables and throws some very obscure trivia back at him. MATCH YOUR WITS WITH THE BITS takes place on Zoom this Friday 6/26 at 8pm. Go to...
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#BaZang (like the Pittsburgh Steelers)
Jarrod, Jim, and Karl look at 2018's GOTTI, starring the always-at-11 John Travolta and directed by Kevin Connolly, best known as the kid who shows Elly May around in THE BEVERLY HILLBILLIES (1993). And also--Dios mío--Stacy Keach! The Bit Players WOULD be performing every Friday and Saturday…
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#BeefcakeRobocop
Today we watched the heartwarming wrestling comedy FIGHTING WITH MY FAMILY, starring a pre-Swedish-death-cult Florence Pugh as the WWE Diva wrestler Paige. After a bit we segue into a side discussion of THE WRONG MISSY, an Adam Sandler production that is way better than it needed to be. FIGHTING…
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#VarmintRifle
This week Jarrod, Jim, and Karl watched BERNIE, the 2011 film based on a true murder, starring Jack Black, Shirley MacLaine, and Baker Dill himself Matthew McConaughey. We discuss predatory funeral directors, intra-Texas rivalries, and the presence of iPhones in a movie that takes place in the...
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#FishMatrix
Jarrod, Jim, and Karl all watched SERENITY, the 2019 film starring Matthew McConaughey in full Lincoln Continental mode as a fisherman who's given an offer he can and should refuse. BUT THERE'S MORE TO IT THAN THAT. 2/3 of us loved this movie and the other one is Jarrod. The movie is available on...
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#MadMask
Jarrod, Jim, Karl, and Devon talk complying with reasonable public safety requests, house tasks they don't mind doing, their favorite concerts, tribute bands, and the ubiquitous likability of Weird Al. Weird Al Yankovic's Disney Channel special: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fn9q71RsQfo For…
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#ToolTime
Jarrod, Jim, Karl, and Annemarie discuss tools like a bunch of tools. Bob Vila not allowed. There's no wrestling in this show but there's a lot of Tim Taylor grunting. THE MADDENING (1995), starring Burt Reynolds and directed by Danny (X-Men Origins: Wolverine) Huston:...
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#ProvidencePokeFiasco
Jim, Jarrod, Karl, and James discuss trees, running away from home, roller blades, their crumbling bodies, and the classic film, Baby's Day Out. Then special guest Kellie comes on to share the latest Poke scandals in Providence. We need your help to #SavetheFirehouse . During the Covid-19 health...
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#GoodNews
Jim, Jarrod, Karl and Conor discuss the Parks and Rec reunion special and timeless wonder that is Amy Poehler. They also delve into some positive news for a change. A big happy birthday to our friend Eli P! We need your help to #SavetheFirehouse . During the Covid-19 health crisis, we have been...
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#PigeonSippin'
Jarrod and Karl welcome on Annemarie and Elizabeth to discuss their short video project "Steph QuaranTammie, MLM scams, Annemarie's love story,their reckless youths and fake ids,first concerts, first cars, the versatility of the term "just sayin," and some bizarre practice Annemarie refers to as...
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#IncelTeamSix
Jarrod, Jim, and Karl welcome Andy and Chris for a lovely conversation about The Land Before Time, militia groups and ideas that come much too late. The Bit Players perform every Friday and Saturday night at the Firehouse Theater in Newport, RI. Tickets and gift certificates are available at...
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#SamuraiAmericans
Jarrod, Jim, and Karl welcome back Rachelle to discuss the finer points of Zoom etiquette and quarantine hygiene. The Bit Players perform every Friday and Saturday night at the Firehouse Theater in Newport, RI. Tickets and gift certificates are available at www.bitplayers.net. We are currently...
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#EverSeenABlindManRun
Jarrod, Jim, Karl, and Elizabeth welcome Frank on to talk about the upcoming improv master class that he and Jim will be running. They also break down when their parents first broke their hearts, quarantine procrastination, and what should and should not be on Bravo. The Bit Players perform every...
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#Blizzardof78
Jarrod, Jim, Karl, and Tim revisit our favorite action heroes, euphemisms for death, Tik Tok, and the weeks of the Covid-19 shutdown blending together. The Bit Players perform every Friday and Saturday night at the Firehouse Theater in Newport, RI. Tickets and gift certificates are available at...
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#SexySeagal
Jarrod, Karl, Kim, Tim, and Devon check in with rules for the dos and don'ts of social media during the shutdown, as well as their music recommendations and revisited movies to get you through those lonely nights. The Bit Players perform every Friday and Saturday night at the Firehouse Theater in...
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The official podcast network of The Bit Players, the premiere improv troupe of Newport, Rhode Island. #yachtcomedy
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