Stop the Bit

Stop the Bit

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English Comedy Explicit
Episodes 45
Avg. Duration 1h 2m
Activity Dormant
Apple Rating 5.0 (10)
Since Dec 2024
Latest Episode Oct 2025

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Episodic
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100%
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Improv comedy shoved inside a podcast sausage, hosted by Ryan Leader and Ben Ball.

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We're Stopping the Bit | Stop the Bit #45

Oct 14, 2025 1h 30m

It's been real. But our sordid past has finally caught up to us. Tune in for one more round of "Chum Shots," one more round of conspiracy bros, and a special guest you won't wanna miss!► Follow the…

God and Satan Started a Podcast | Stop the Bit #44

Oct 07, 2025 57m

In the penultimate episode of "Stop the Bit," we look back—way back! In the beginning, the earth was formless and empty. And so the Lord @BennyBall said, “Let there be podcasts." And it was so. Then…

Asking ChatGPT to Count to 1 Million | Stop the Bit #43

Sep 30, 2025 53m

AI: It's not your friend. It's not your enemy. But we're issuing a self-indulgent challenge! Also on the show today: the return of Mr. Time, the return of the Blockbuster dollar movie bin, and the…

We Went to Hell: Full D&D Campaign | Stop the Bit #42

Sep 23, 2025 1h 18m

Once more unto the breach, dear friends! ‪Calvin LaVallee‬ is back, and with him comes an epic D&D campaign featuring demons, puzzles, and Scientologists. After an amazing ‪CoolGuyzOnline‬ show,…

Interviewing PETA Dressed as Pita | Stop the Bit #41

Sep 16, 2025 1h

We may have said some things about PETA. In ⁠ep. 30⁠, we wondered what they've really accomplished. In ⁠ep. 36⁠, they struck back! Now PETA joins us on the podcast to settle this once and for all.…

Guy who doesn’t know sports guesses NFL teams | Stop the Bit #40

Sep 09, 2025 1h 2m

Today, "Stop the Bit" turns the big Four-Oh. We look back at all our mistakes along the way—but also forward to the future and all the original movies 2026 will bring. We give Pixar free advice for…

We Got Caught by Chris Hansen | Stop the Bit #39

Sep 02, 2025 1h 4m

Today we have Kevin Sanji (of the heralded sketch group The Unpaid Interns) on to defend himself against some crazy internet accusations. Can he explain himself, or are we *all* getting cancelled?…

Todd Glass Is Actually 14 Years Old | Stop the Bit #38

Aug 26, 2025 1h 5m

Today, we review 40 years of comedy history with one of the giants of stand-up: Todd Glass. Ryan buys the poor young boy a beer, and Ben gets an uncomfortable check-in from his Airbnb host. Along the…

Why the Austin Comedy Scene Is Dying | Stop the Bit #37

Aug 19, 2025 51m

Bryan's back. We're sorry. On this episode, the boys embark on a journey of introspection. We talk: Canadian celebrity athletes, football [cheerleader] season, and why 37-year-olds truly have their…

I met my online friend and he was racist | Stop the Bit #36

Aug 12, 2025 1h 5m

Ben's back from the dead!! He fills Ryan in on his emotional trip back to the Great White North. Then the boys react to PETA's scathing review of ep. 30! White boys from the 'hood: we will always…

We adopted a friend for a day | Stop the Bit #35

Aug 05, 2025 1h 4m

Ben is dead!! Blake Rosier is here to comfort a distraught Ryan, and maybe adopt him? Gotta set him straight somehow. Then later in the episode, the boys discover that maybe it's time to take their…

Helping our friend through a mental health crisis | Stop the Bit #34

Jul 29, 2025 56m

The Joker blew up our set!! Garrett McKenna showed up after bombing our beautiful stage, and now all we can do is help him find a new position at the DMV. Furthermore, we wonder: who wrote the…

We won a mystery cruise to Epstein’s Island | Stop the Bit #33

Jul 22, 2025 49m

Today we're joined by comedian Chad Maxwell! In an episode full of new racial slurs, we introduce Ryan's British grandfather, board a mystery cruise, and review some of the WORST popular podcasts.…

Getting TOO High With Sean Dolan | Stop the Bit #32

Jul 15, 2025 1h 4m

Today's guest is stand-up comedian Sean Dolan! Together, the boys ask: what is a "bit," anyway? Why won't Germans loosen up? Why won't Ryan's anus loosen up? Why is buying a sweet little lollipop SO…

We Became Disney Adults w/ Blake Rosier | Stop the Bit #31

Jul 08, 2025 1h 19m

Today's guest is star of stage and screen Blake Rosier! Maybe you've encountered him in Joel Haver's film Anyone Else But Me or seen his viral TikTok videos; but today, Blake takes us on a trip to…

Was Gandhi on Ozempic? | Stop the Bit #30

Jul 01, 2025 49m

Ryan had a bad dream—and it ruined the show! In today's episode, the boys get philosophical. What conspiracies lurk behind the chief scientists of Panda Express? What's the best way to orchestrate a…

Powering ChatGPT Servers with Children’s Tears | Stop the Bit #29

Jun 24, 2025 59m

Are we Amusing Ourselves to Death? Don't give yourself a second to think! Consume! Obey! Dopamine NOW!In today's episode, Ben & Ryan discuss shortcuts to viral fame before uncovering lost pitches…

Ben & Emil Took Gas Station Boner Pills | Stop the Bit #28

Jun 17, 2025 1h 8m

You've seen us on their show; now see Ben and Emil join the pod to teach us about ethics in horse journalism! Plus, another round of "Chum Shots," where our guests explain their way out of sticky…

Ben got a Tuk-Tuk in Costa Rica | Stop the Bit #27

Jun 10, 2025 1h 5m

The boys recount their recent trips. Ben takes a detour to Taco Bell. Ryan can't control his intrusive thoughts. A summer vacay state of mind leads us to wonder: what would you do in your final…

D&D but It Takes Place at a Music Festival | Stop the Bit #26

Jun 03, 2025 1h 22m

The boys are joined by dungeon master Calvin LaVallee for a Dungeons & Dragons one-shot adventure: The Fireball Festival. Will Ryan and Ben make it to Green Day in time? What's in their…

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