Many Sided Media, the media and storytelling company behind My First Dungeon and Talk of the Table, announced today the launch of Bitcherton, an improvised comedy podcast inspired by the stories of Jane Austen that tells the tale of a wealthy family’s secrets, scandals… and shenanigans. The show, a comedic take on Bridgerton, is set to launch on Kickstarter June 18.
The first season of Bitcherton will consist of 10 episodes of improvised audio fiction. Every episode will
feature original music by BE/HOLD, award-winning sound design by Brian Flaherty, and a hilarious guest
from shows and stages you know and love.
Lady Patience Bitcherton has unwed daughters, nosy neighbors, awful country cousins, and now, a body to
hide. Will the Bitcherton’s secrets leak onto the pages of Lady Bigg-Withers gossip rag? Or will her pen skewer their good name forever? Oh bits! What a predicament!
Main Cast
Alex Song-Xia (They/Them) (Rick & Morty) as Esther Bitcherton
Carolyn Page (She/Her) (Dropout)as Gwen Bitcherton
Cassie Willson (She/Her) (Hulu) as Patience Bitcherton
Katie Marovitch (She/Her) (Dropout) as Violet Bitcherton
Ify Nwadiwe (He/Him) (Um, Actually…) as Vicar Devoutly
Brian Flaherty (He/Him) (My First Dungeon) Davis Devoutly
Page and Flaherty served as producers for the pilot episode alongside Elliot Davis (My First Dungeon).
The series has already gotten rave reviews from tabletop creators like Amy Vorpahl, who described it as “A hilarious take on Bridgerton from the best improv comedians! Come for the awkward outdated romance,
stay for the horny vicar!”
The Regency-based Good Society served as an inspiration for Bitcherton after My First Dungeon explored it in a recent season. “Jane Austen meets Oscar Wilde in this hilarious regency podcast.” said co-author Hayley Gordon, “If you like drama, scandal, and the exploits of least favourite cousins, I highly recommend you check it out.”
Get a taste of Bitcherton by listening to Episode One now!
The series will be available for free with ads wherever you listen to podcasts with ad-free episodes and
bonus content available to paying fans that support the show.
The Kickstarter at a Glance
● $30,000 goal to fund a 10-episode podcast season.
● 30-45-minute episodes featuring immersive sound design and original music.
● Rewards include: ad-free episodes, cast talkbacks, an in-world gossip sheet, tickets to the digital
premiere, naming a character, associate and executive producer credits.
● A SAG-AFTRA production, covered under the Independant Podcast Agreement.
● Guest stars announced throughout the campaign.
If the show funds, listeners can expect the launch of the full series later this year. In the audio announcement, Brian Flaherty had this to say, “This is an all or nothing campaign… independent art lives and dies by your support. Help us make good art, equitable art, sustainable art, and goddamn funny art.”
Bitcherton will run on Kickstarter from June 13th – July 13th. For more on the series, head to Bitcherton.com.
Images via Many Sided Media
Have strong thoughts about this piece you need to share? Or maybe there’s something else on your mind you’re wanting to talk about with fellow Fandomentals? Head on over to our Community server to join in the conversation!