FACT: Only 10% of Podcasts make to episode 3. This is Gail's 4th episode!

Gail interviews Dr. Luke Bovard, one of the most intelligent and yet playful improvisers on the planet.

Luke was the first BIT Player to launch a Spotlight show on the BIT Comedy Network. Be sure to check out "Backstage at The Regency" if you haven't already.

Anywhoodles, Luke's knowledge of Shakespeare, neuron star mergers, and r-process nucleosynthesis will impress and entertain you.

Find out:

• What made Luke fall in love with Improv!
• What Luke's mandolin complains about.
• Which Shakespeare title describes his love life.

AND SO MUCH MORE.

Be sure to come back on the 8th of each month for a new "snack-sized" episode of SHUT UP GAIL.

COMING SOON!

The Women of BIT - Part 1

The fifth episode warns listeners not to listen to Velvet Underground's White Light White Heat.

Gary Griswold, from River Creek Gas & Charcoal, joins Rev. Justice Smythe to recall that unlike most people who listened to White Light White Heat, Gary did not start a band -- but he did start a gas grill dealership. Gary and Justice review all six of the album's very sinful tracks, emphasizing the importance of listeners devotedly not listening to any of them, and Justice casually mentions that he likes to dress up sometimes.

CAST
Justice Smythe - Konrad Andrew
Gary Griswold - Luke Bovard

"The BIT Spotlight" and "Samples of Sin" are part of The BIT Comedy Network.

Production Assistance, Audio Production, & Graphic Art by Hill Kane of Raising Kane Media + Marketing.

Hosting Platform: Libsyn.com

"The BIT," "The BIT Comedy Network," and "Samples of Sin" are Trademarks owned by Billy Merritt.

©2025 Billy Merritt - All Rights Reserved

Send inquiries + notices + requests: TheBitComedyNetwork@gmail.com

Have a question for the fine theatre folks at the Regency Theatre?
E-mail us at backstageattheregency@gmail.com

Follow us on Instagram at @backstageregency
Follow BIT Comedy Network on Instagram at @bitcomedynetwork and Facebook @BITComedyNetwork.

"The BIT Spotlight" is part of The BIT Comedy Network.

Created, produced, and edited by Luke Bovard
Graphics/Art by Raising Kane Media + Marketing

Special Thanks: Billy Merritt

MUSIC:
* Showtime - Cabaret - Revue by Julius H.
* It's Showtime by VictorvanTast
Music provided by PixaBay

Hosting Platform: Libsyn.com

"The BIT," "The BIT Comedy Network," "The BIT Spotlight," and "Backstage at The Regency" are Trademarks owned by Billy Merritt.

© 2024, 2025 Billy Merritt - All Rights Reserved

Inquiries + Notices + Requests: TheBitComedyNetwork@gmail.com

Sheeeeeeeee's Baaaaaa-aaaack!

This month, Gail interviews one of the two comedians responsible for creating Gail and making her "Podfest" famous.

As the story goes, during an improvised podcast set at the late-night Podfest '25 Comedy Showcase, Billy Merritt (Episode 1) and Paul Vato kept yelling at their producer Gail to stop interrupting them and to "shut up." All in character, of course, they are lovely guys who would never treat their producer that way.

Anywhoodles, "Gail" produces and edits the BIT's podcasts but steps out of the sound booth and onto the mic to bring listeners a behind-the-scenes look at BIT.

Paul Vato is a true Renaissance Man - he's an accomplished comedian (stand-up and improv), character actor, cigar entrepreneur, and even has his own NFT called "VATO COIN."

They cover a lot of ground so hold on to your butt, and enjoy!

Gail has a great season lined up, so come back on the 8th of each month for a new "snack-sized" episode of SHUT UP GAIL.

COMING SOON!

The Women of BIT (aka BIT Babes)

If you want to yell at Gail, please email us at TheBITComedyNetwork@gmail.com

"The BIT Spotlight" is part of The BIT Comedy Network.

"The BIT Spotlight" and "Shut Up Gail" are part of The BIT Comedy Network.

Host, Producer, Director, Editor, Art, Co-Creator: Hill Kane
Show Runner, Co-Creator: Billy Merritt
Co-Creator: Paul Vato

Production Assistance, Audio Production, & Graphic Art by Hill Kane of Raising Kane Media + Marketing.

Hosting Platform: Libsyn.com

"The BIT," "The BIT Comedy Network," and "Shut Up Gail" are Trademarks owned by Billy Merritt.

©2025 Billy Merritt - All Rights Reserved
Send inquiries + notices + requests: TheBitComedyNetwork@gmail.com

For the fourth episode, local soccer hero Graham Truman joins Reverend Smythe to review the Scissor Sisters. Graham lived in the UK, where the Scissor Sisters found fame among the nation's arts and crafts enthusiasts.

Bringing personal experiences to bear on the album, Justice recalls feeling filthy but not exactly gorgeous, while Graham fondly recalls taking his mama out. Exegesis of the gospel of Roger Waters is followed by an inquiry into which one's Pink, and an homage to the joys of friendship with Dorothy.

CAST
Justice Smythe - Konrad Andrew
Graham Truman - Luke Bovard

"The BIT Spotlight" and "Samples of Sin" are part of The BIT Comedy Network.

Production Assistance, Audio Production, & Graphic Art by Hill Kane of Raising Kane Media + Marketing.

Hosting Platform: Libsyn.com

"The BIT," "The BIT Comedy Network," and "Samples of Sin" are Trademarks owned by Billy Merritt.

©2025 Billy Merritt - All Rights Reserved

Send inquiries + notices + requests: TheBitComedyNetwork@gmail.com

Have a question for the fine theatre folks at the Regency Theatre?
E-mail us at backstageattheregency@gmail.com

Follow us on Instagram at @backstageregency
Follow BIT Comedy Network on Instagram at @bitcomedynetwork and Facebook @BITComedyNetwork.

"The BIT Spotlight" is part of The BIT Comedy Network.

Created, produced, and edited by Luke Bovard
Graphics/Art by Raising Kane Media + Marketing

Special Thanks: Billy Merritt

MUSIC:
* Showtime - Cabaret - Revue by Julius H.
* It's Showtime by VictorvanTast
Music provided by PixaBay

Hosting Platform: Libsyn.com

"The BIT," "The BIT Comedy Network," "The BIT Spotlight," and "Backstage at The Regency" are Trademarks owned by Billy Merritt.

© 2024, 2025 Billy Merritt - All Rights Reserved

Inquiries + Notices + Requests: TheBitComedyNetwork@gmail.com

Meet Gail!

Gail became "Podfest" famous when comedians Billy Merritt and Paul Vato kept yelling at her to stop interrupting them and to "shut up." All in character, of course, they are lovely guys who would never treat their producer that way.

Anywhoodles, "Gail" produces and edits the BIT's podcasts but steps out of the sound booth and onto the mic to bring listeners a behind-the-scenes look at BIT.

In episode two, Gail interviews Peter Miller, the guy responsible for BIT's fantasmic theme music. You'll learn about Little Kahunas, Pete's nicknaming proclivities, and why Pete would rather have a dog that sings than a dog that plays drums.

Sadly and unexpectedly, Peter Miller passed away only 11 days after this episode aired. His friends and family are so grateful to Gail for getting Pete to sid down for an interview and giving us some insights into his humor and heart. RIP - Rest in Pete.

Gail has a great season lined up, so come back on the 8th of each month for a new "snack-sized" episode of SHUT UP GAIL.

COMING SOON!

Comic + Entrepreneur Paul Vato | The Women of BIT (aka BIT Babes)

If you want to yell at Gail, please email us at TheBITComedyNetwork@gmail.com

"The BIT Spotlight" is part of The BIT Comedy Network.

"The BIT Spotlight" and "Shut Up Gail" are part of The BIT Comedy Network.

Host, Producer, Director, Editor, Art, Co-Creator: Hill Kane
Show Runner, Co-Creator: Billy Merritt
Co-Creator: Paul Vato

Production Assistance, Audio Production, & Graphic Art by Hill Kane of Raising Kane Media + Marketing.

Hosting Platform: Libsyn.com

"The BIT," "The BIT Comedy Network," and "Shut Up Gail" are Trademarks owned by Billy Merritt.

©2025 Billy Merritt - All Rights Reserved
Send inquiries + notices + requests: TheBitComedyNetwork@gmail.com

In Episode 3, Justice Smythe invites his old friend Blakeford O. Donovan to review Liz Phair’s Exile in Guyville. Justice and Blakeford first met thirty-some years ago, at a Liz Phair show in a basement bar in Chicago. Justice was only there because he thought there was a religious service.

CAST
Justice Smythe - Konrad Andrew
Blakeford O. Donovan - Luke Bovard

"The BIT Spotlight" and "Samples of Sin" are part of The BIT Comedy Network.

Production Assistance, Audio Production, & Graphic Art by Hill Kane of Raising Kane Media + Marketing.

Hosting Platform: Libsyn.com

"The BIT," "The BIT Comedy Network," and "Samples of Sin" are Trademarks owned by Billy Merritt.

©2025 Billy Merritt - All Rights Reserved

Send inquiries + notices + requests: TheBitComedyNetwork@gmail.com