HAPPY 100th

Bigford's most popular podcast, "Bigford Town News with Maggie and Donnie," is celebrating its 100th episode. It's a huge deal. These two have been keeping the locals up to date on all the community goings on.

Bigford is a tiny town with a huge heart and chock full o' quirky characters.

Podcast sponsors include Miss America Beauty Shop, Bigford City Council/Mayor's Office, Sally's Hardware, Bernie's BBQ, and Eddie's Espresso.

If you haven't already, head on over to our MOVIE! MOVIE! Podcast!

DIRECTOR/CREATOR: Billy Merritt
Producer/Editor: Hill Kane

CAST (in order of appearance)

• Brent Kohler (Donnie, LMFC, and Co-host of Bigford Town News)
• Amber Bellsdale (Maggie - Co-host of Bigford Town News)
• Hill Kane (Gail - Producer of the "Bigford Town News" Podcast)
• Terry Armstrong (Miss America)
• Katya Vasilaky (Jenny the Mayor and Maggie's sister)
• Geoff Taylor (Michael Strahan, Sign Holder, Murialist/Muralist)
• Peg Davis (Unemployment Office Worker, Sally, Maggie, and Mayor Jenny's Mom)
• Konrad Andrew (Eddie)
• Flannery Wilson (Bigford City Council Liaison, Theresa aka Lil' Wreck)
• Don Slovin (Bernie)

"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

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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, MOVIE! MOVIE!

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

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 Massachusets, and the National Pickle Bowling Association.

If you haven't already, head on over to our MOVIE! MOVIE! Podcast 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