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, and unpause it on our cue for Bit Player commentary by JT, Lobo, Amy, Jim, and (for a half hour) Tim: these are the 3-D jokes. If you lose the sync at any point, the magic number is 03:24--just add that to whatever point you're at in the movie.

Get ready for lots of stuff protruding out at you in addition to lots of young Dennis Quaid in various beachy outfits, Lea Thompson in peril, and lots of unsubtle advertising for Sea World Orlando.

Learn where to stream JAWS 3 here: https://www.justwatch.com/us/movie/jaws-3-d

Right now the easiest way to watch is free with ads on Youtube, though you'll have to pause the podcast for ad breaks. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4HvhVwxiKIY

Theme song is "Losing My Mind" by Chase Ceglie. Check out Chase's music here: https://chaseceglie.bandcamp.com/

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. What damage did JAWS 2's box office success do in ensuring that every hit movie immediately gets a sequel? And can I grow my sideburns out like Keith Gordon?

Theme song is "Losing My Mind" by Chase Ceglie. Check out Chase's music here: https://chaseceglie.bandcamp.com/

BIT PLAYERS SUMMER SCHEDULE at the Firehouse Theater in Newport, RI

Regular shows Fri & Sat @8pm

Funnies for Felines! A standup benefit for Fine Feline Cat Rescue - Thurs. 8/13 @8pm

Naughty Bits Late Night - Sat. 8/22 @10pm

Family Friendly Funnies - Sat. 8/29 @6pm

And much more! Check www.bitplayers.net and follow The Bit Players on Facebook/Insta for updates

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 character (very funny) and Chevy Chase the person (awkward, dull, and mean). Rob Lowe's short-lived series THE LYON'S DEN is mentioned.

Watch the episode here: https://youtu.be/XbXujJikfnM?si=9Zw4MoLyyleLaHE1

Theme song is "Giuliana" by Chase Ceglie. Check out Chase's music here: https://chaseceglie.bandcamp.com/

BIT PLAYERS SUMMER SCHEDULE at the Firehouse Theater in Newport, RI

Regular shows Fri & Sat @8pm

Funnies for Felines! A standup benefit for Fine Feline Cat Rescue - Thurs. 8/13 @8pm

Naughty Bits Late Night - Sat. 8/22 @10pm

Family Friendly Funnies - Sat. 8/29 @6pm

And much more! Check www.bitplayers.net and follow The Bit Players on Facebook/Insta for updates

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 'gansetts to discuss the original masterpiece, JAWS. Is JAWS the Quint-essential American movie? How is JAWS inextricably linked to improv? Why was that kid at the beginning not suspected of murder?

Check out Corey's children's books here! https://www.coreyfinkle.com/

Theme song is "Losing My Mind" by Chase Ceglie. Check out Chase's music here: https://chaseceglie.bandcamp.com/

The Bit Players perform improv comedy every Friday and Saturday at 8pm at the Firehouse Theater in Newport, RI! Tickets are available at www.bitplayers.net

BIT PLAYERS SUMMER SCHEDULE at the Firehouse Theater in Newport, RI

Regular shows Fri & Sat @8pm

Improv with Old Friends! Bit alumni Frank, Conor, Izzy, and Elizabeth return Sat. 7/18 @8pm

Naughty Bits Late Night - Sat. 7/18 8/22 @10pm

Family Friendly Funnies - Sat. 7/25 8/29 @6pm

And much more! Check www.bitplayers.net and follow The Bit Players on Facebook/Insta for updates

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 of Debarge for Gloria Estefan and it actually gets pretty damned highbrow when Kevin brings some wine for a group tasting.

Content warning: This episode is from the summer of 2016, if that explains why the contributors sound happier and more hopeful than is typically expected.

See you at Naughty Bits this Saturday!

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! Check www.bitplayers.net and follow The Bit Players on Facebook/Insta for updates

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 Episode 2 of THE CHEVY CHASE SHOW here: https://youtu.be/5n1aGE9MV9w?si=aej6L6DIoiTDt3EQ

Air date: Sept. 8, 1993

Guests: Jason Priestley and Beverly D'Angelo

Opening and closing music is "Giuliana" by our own Chase--not Chevy, but Chase Ceglie--and his music can be found at chaseceglie.bandcamp.com

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! Check www.bitplayers.net and follow The Bit Players on Facebook/Insta for updates

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, unsuccessful physical gags, and an appearance from Oliver Hudson that provides the unintentional funniest moment on the show. Throughout it all, we take each failed joke and we PUNCH IT UP! and decide just how many Chevys (the car) this episode is worth.

Everybody shut up and watch Episode 1 of THE CHEVY CHASE SHOW here: https://youtu.be/CamWTHRsa5I?si=vp8TMdBrgtXtbOqp

Air date: Sept. 7, 1993

Guests: Goldie Hawn and Whoopi Goldberg

Here is a picture of the guy we referenced at about 41:00 who's sitting behind Oliver Hudson: https://imgur.com/a/iLYLEea

Opening and closing music is "Giuliana" by our own Chase--not Chevy, but Chase Ceglie--and his music can be found at chaseceglie.bandcamp.com

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! Check bitplayers.net and follow The Bit Players on Facebook/Insta for updates

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! Check bitplayers.net and follow The Bit Players on Facebook/Insta for updates

Music by DorisDuke, the band that is 3/4 current and former Bit Players

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: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3CVrgf5sfTtWbtSF5QD0Sc?si=7ead2e8c16694541

Vlad also recommends this Yves Montand Music Hall special: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qzKCKojW6Ow

The Bit Players perform every Friday and Saturday at 8pm at the Firehouse Theater in Newport, RI. Tickets are available at www.bitplayers.net

Opening and closing music by Damien Baby (http://damienbaby.bandcamp.com/)

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 Doesn't Know You Like I Do" https://youtu.be/ZWzpFdr-KDw?si=ucTAPfLAzVmkXQGe

Amy's choice: Jo Anne Worley, "The Gift of Maggie" from The Mad Show https://youtu.be/ExhL8yzG2qc?si=z9kTzgrNo90pXxD8

Jim's choice: Ariana Grande, "Santa Tell Me" https://youtu.be/nlR0MkrRklg?si=aZKymRghjTFMbrBL

Opening and closing music is "Frosty the Snowman (in the style of the Jack Frost Band)" by The Bit Players featuring Frank on vocals, Devon on keys, Chase on sax, and Jim on drum machine

Some incidental music by Damien Baby

The Bit Players perform every Friday and Saturday at 8pm at the Firehouse Theater in Newport, RI. Tickets are available at www.bitplayers.net

Bring the fam to see our Family Friendly Funnies show on Wednesday 12/27 at 7pm!

For the grown-ups, we have our New Years Eve show coming up as always, with shows at 7, 9, and 11pm. Get your tickets early!