The Bingle Bus

What the hell’s a Bingle Bus? It’s a short school bus that’s been converted to the world’s first mobile podcasting studio of course. Late last year I met up with comedian and friend Eddie Ifft to check out a live recording of his podcast, Talkin’ Shit with Eddie Ifft, which he soon plans to rebrand as The Bingle Show. In the meantime, he regularly hosts Talkin’ Shit on the bus, pulling up with his crew to record shows at comedy clubs, festivals or wherever they feel like showing up. I first caught up with him outside the Hollywood Improv comedy club and had a front row seat to about three hours of hilarious, often offensive conversation between Ifft, his sidekick Jason Auer and a string of guest comics who were performing that night, who would come hang out between sets. Later I met up with him during some down time and photographed him alone with the bus. One reason I wanted to shoot with him is for possible inclusion in an ongoing body of work of artists and entertainers. Another is that I am interested in the idea of mobile broadcasting, or more specifically podcasting, and think there could be a series there considering how relatively easy it has become to take the studio with you. I haven’t found much else like this though. I think that most still prefer to record in their homes, garages and basements. If anyone has suggestions for other shows like this though, I’m all ears. In the meantime, if you’re interested in giving Ifft’s show a try, and aren’t too easily offended, you can find links to hundreds of episodes here on his website.