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

Welcome to Tønsberg! Tønsberg is Norway's oldest city. Tønsberg is best known for its annual music festival—Slottsfjell, Castle Rock Tower—Slottsfjelltårnet, and its Viking origins.

More recently, Tønsberg's inhabitants have discovered Podcasting. They have more podcasts per capita than Norway's capital, OSLO! Imagine that!

This episode highlights the following three pods from the hundreds available on the Tønsberg Podcast Network:

• Braids & Beards: Hosted by Sven and Sandy Percy. Their marriage may be on the rocks, but their knowledge of seasonal braids and artificial beards is second to none!
• Who Needs Ikea Anyway: Hosted by Braun Holtzmann and Phil. Braun may have a method to his madness, but dropping Phil in Ikea with only 15 minutes to escape does seem cruel.
• Valhalla: Blissfully married couple, Astrid and Bjorn Olsen share control and instruct listeners on incorporating "olde-world Viking traditions" into the modern-day home.

Sponsors include Oseberg Ship Experiences, Marvel Locations Tours, Do We Have a Match, Tønsberg Ikea, Slottsfjell, Sir Anthony Hopkins Vertshus, Magnus' Diner, Viking Funerals, Olsen Jams, Horny Cups, Pickles, and a few others... you know who you are!

DIRECTOR/CREATOR: Billy Merritt
Producer/Editor: Hill Kane
Location Supervisor: Thea Marie Thorkildsen
Interviewer: Dean Aisles

CAST:

• Dean Aisles (Sven Percy | Braids & Beards + Erik Erikson | Slottsfjell Petition Guy)
• Terry Armstrong (Dewey | Do We Have a Match + Anti-Bed Wetting Spouse)
• Amber Bellsdale (Bjorn Olsen | Valhalla)
• Hill Kane (Astrid Olsen | Valhalla)
• Brent Kohler (Braun Holtzmann | Who Needs Ikea Anyway Host)
• Yuehan Liu (Magnus | Magnus' Diner + Townsperson)
• Jason Luna (Phil | Who Needs Ikea Anyway + Kurt | Marvel Locations Tour Guide)
• Don Slovin (Sven | School for the Obvious + Townsperson)
• Jason Spiro (Phil | Who Needs Ikea Anyway Sidekick + TONY)
• Thea Marie Thorkildsen (Bjork | Oseberg Ship Proprietor)
• Michael Watzkan (Ollie/Olaf | Tønsberg Ikea Spokesperson + Bed Wetting Spouse)
• Flannery Wilson (Sandy Percy | Braids & Beards)

"Podcast Town" Improv is part of The BIT Comedy Network.

MUSIC: "Memfish" performed by Little Kahunas | Produced by Peter Miller ©

Production Assistance from Jason Spiro (thank you)!

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.
© 2025 Billy Merritt - All Rights Reserved
Inquiries + Notices + Requests: TheBitComedyNetwork@gmail.com