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New Bits with Vac and Vinnie

Vac and Vinnie 41 Episodes Jun 24, 2026

Have you ever wondered how stand-up comedians develop new ideas for jokes? Listen as Greg Vaccariello and Vinnie Coppola help each other work out premises and routines for their acts. No audience and no laugh track, but still loads of fun! Tune in to a future episode to hear how the joke did for the first time in front of an audience - fly or die! New joke ideas and guest comedians weekly.

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Ep. 41 | Brian Regan Jun 24, 2026 00:54:10 Vac and Vinnie proudly welcome the hilarious Brian Regan to the show to discuss comedy and work on some ideas for new bits and punch up some old ones.Brian Regan: https://www.brianregan.com Follow Brian on social media:https://www.facebook.com/BrianReganComichttps://www.instagram.com/brianregancomedianhttps://www.youtube.com/BrianReganComichttps://www.x.com/BrianReganComichttps://www.tiktok.com/br

Ep. 40 | I Think I Might Be A Bad Guy Feb 26, 2026 00:40:02 Vac helps Vinnie develop an incomplete concept into a potentially killer bit.Follow Vac and Vinnie on social media! All their links can be found on their websites:Greg Vaccariellohttps://www.gregvac.comVinnie Coppolahttps://www.vinnie.comQuestions for Vac or Vinnie? Email them here:NewBitsPodcast@gmail.comClosing song "Construction Time" written, produced and performed by Gerald Josef: h

Ep. 39 | Coxswains & Plato Nov 1, 2025 00:28:20 Vac brings two new ideas to the show and Vinnie helps him work them out.Follow Vac and Vinnie on social media! All of their links can be found on their websites.Greg Vaccariellohttps://www.gregvac.comVinnie Coppolahttps://www.vinnie.comHave some ideas for the bits you hear on this podcast? Email Vac and Vinnie here: NewBitsPodcast@gmail.comClosing song "Construction Time" written, produc

Ep. 38 | Tom Cotter Jul 25, 2025 00:36:47 This week Vac and Vinnie welcome Tom Cotter to the show! Tom helps the fellas work out a couple premises, then they suggest a few ideas for him.Check out Tom Cotter!https://www.tomcotter.comFollow him online!https://www.facebook.com/tom.cotter.393561?locale=en_GBhttps://www.x.com/tomcottercomichttps://www.instagram.com/tomcottercomichttps://www.youtube.com/tomcotterFollow Vac and Vinnie on social

Ep. 37 | Black Sheep & Origins Jul 17, 2025 00:56:20 Vinnie introduces an old concept for a new bit, and Vac assists him in developing it. Then, the fellas discuss how they began their journey in the business.Greg Vaccariellohttps://www.gregvac.comVinnie Coppolahttps://www.vinnie.comShow email: newbitspodcast@gmail.comEnd song "Construction Time" written, produced and performed by Gerald Josef: https://www.instagram.com/precog_musicDon&#39

Ep. 36 | Dog Parks Apr 29, 2025 00:47:51 Vac brings an idea for a bit about dog parks to the show and a brilliant concept for a new internet series. Greg Vaccariellohttps://www.gregvac.comVinnie Coppolahttps://www.vinnie.comShow email: newbitspodcast@gmail.comWatch Bad Uber Driver: https://youtu.be/EaXRe4ySI0s?si=oJmLpnlwdm_zIfPwBad Uber Driver 2: https://youtu.be/e14Vx6mnMhU?si=a5WrA4w09cwfE_cHEnd song "Construction Time" written, produ

Ep. 35 | Tommy Tallarino Apr 3, 2025 00:49:49 This week the fellas welcome comedian/actor/writer Tommy Tallarino to the show. Tommy brings a new bit he's working on about his second marriage and Vinnie gets some help with an old bit about riding on the subway.Follow Tommy on social media:https://www.instagram.com/tommytlivehttps://www.youtube.com/tommytlivehttps://www.x.com/tommytallarinoFollow Vac and Vinnie on social media. All links ca

Ep. 34 | Danny Bevins Mar 8, 2025 01:01:32 This week the fellas welcome the hilarious Danny Bevins to the show. They discuss life as a cruise ship comedian then Vac and Vinnie help Danny with a new bit about gender reveal parties and Vinnie gets help with a new bit about the Crip Walk.Danny Bevinshttp://www.dannybevins.rocks/index.htmlFollow Danny on social media!https://www.facebook.com/dannybevinshttps://www.instagram.com/just_bevinshttp

Ep. 33 | Mexican Bull-Riding Dec 17, 2024 00:32:05 Vinnie discovers Mexican bull-riding (known as Jaripeo) on the internet and introduces it to Vac so he can help him find the funny and turn it into a new bit. Follow Vac and Vinnie on social media. All links can be found on their websites: https://www.gregvac.com https://www.vinnie.com Want to let the fellas know what you think of the show? Have a question for them? newbitspodcast@gmail.com End

Ep. 32 | Carl Giannetto Part 2 Sep 8, 2024 01:02:10 The hilarious Carl Giannetto returns to the show with a new bit he brought to the podcast in Episode 31 and tried on stage for the first time. Vac and Vinnie critique it and help him brainstorm ideas to improve it. We also get a look at Vinnie's "Is God Non-Binary" bit in front of an audience for the first time. Carl and Vac critique it and help him come up with ideas to make it bet

Ep. 31 | Carl Giannetto Aug 16, 2024 00:53:29 This week Vac and Vinnie welcome comedian Carl Giannetto to the show who brings 2 new bits to work on. Follow Carl on social media! All his links can be found here: https://linktr.ee/comediancarlgiannetto Follow Vac and Vinnie on social media! All their links can be found on their websites: https://www.gregvac.com https://www.vinnie.com Questions for Vac and Vinnie? Email them here: newbitspodc

Ep. 30 | Animal Shows & Exercise Jul 23, 2024 00:45:35 This week we get a look at the evolution of Vinnie's "I Hate My Son" bit, then the fellas help each other with two new ideas for jokes. Follow Vac and Vinnie on social media! All links can be found on their websites: https://www.gregvac.com https://www.vinnie.com Questions for Vac and Vinnie? Want to let them know what you think of the show? Email them here: newbitspodcast@gmail.c

Ep. 29 | Funeral Bit Video Review With Danny Johnson Jul 10, 2024 00:51:20 This week Vac and Vinnie welcome the hilarious Danny Johnson back to the show to help critique how Vinnie's new bit about funerals did its first time in front of an audience and Danny brings three new bits to work on. Follow Vac and Vinnie on social media! All links can be found on their websites: https://www.gregvac.com https://www.vinnie.com Follow Danny Johnson on social media: https://ww

Ep. 28 | Funerals & Brilliant Hillbillies Jun 10, 2024 00:41:45 This week Vac reads another listener review, Vinnie gets help with a new bit about crazy things people say at funerals and Vac has an idea about super smart hillbillies. Follow Vac and Vinnie on social media! All links can be found on their websites: https://www.gregvac.com https://www.vinnie.com Follow the show on X: https://www.twitter.com/newbitspodcast Have some ideas for the bits you hear

Ep. 27 | What's In A Name Video Review May 11, 2024 00:33:53 This week you get a look at how Vinnie's reworked "What's In A Name" bit did its first time in front of an audience and Vac brings a new premise to the show and the fellas brainstorm ideas to make it funny. Follow Vac and Vinnie on social media. All links can be found on their websites: https://wwwgregvac.com https://www.vinnie.com Show email: newbitspodcast@gmail.com Follow N

Ep. 26 | Who's Insane? Apr 26, 2024 00:31:15 This week Vinnie brings a raw idea about relationships to the podcast and Vac helps him find the funny. Follow Vac and Vinnie on social media! All links can be found on their websites: https://www.gregvac.com https://www.vinnie.com Show email: newbitspodcast@gmail.com End song "Construction Time" written, produced and performed by Gerald Josef: https://www.instagram.com/precog_mu

Ep. 25 | Women Rule The World & I Hate Small Talk Apr 16, 2024 00:39:49 This week the fellas read some listener mail and Vinnie helps Vac brainstorm ideas for two new bits. Follow Vac and Vinnie on social media! All links can be found on their websites: https://www.gregvac.com https://www.vinnie.com Show email: newbitspodcast@gmail.com We're on X now! https://www.twitter.com/NewBitsPodcast End song "Construction Time" written, produced and performed

Ep. 24 | What's In A Name? Apr 4, 2024 00:53:36 This week Vac helps Vinnie brainstorm ideas to improve a bit he does about his last name. Have ideas for the bits you hear on this podcast? Just want to let Vac and Vinnie know what you think of the show? Email them at newbitspodcast@gmail.com Follow Vac and Vinnie on social media! All links can be found on their websites: https://www.gregvac.com https://www.vinnie.com End song "Constructi

Ep. 23 | Tom Simmons Mar 15, 2024 01:39:53 Comedian/writer/podcaster Tom Simmons brings a few ideas for new bits to the show. He also schools the fellas on the Mandela Effect, they discuss the pros and cons of cruise ship comedy and Tom shares his ideas (and some insights) on a new bit about Buddha. Vinnie also gets help from Vac and Tom on a premise for a new bit about death! Follow Tom on social media: https://facebook.com/TomSimmonsC

Ep. 22 | Hecklers Feb 21, 2024 00:43:44 Vinnie brings a recording from a recent performance where he had some back and forth interaction with an audience member and the fellas discuss the issue of dealing with hecklers. Subscribe to this podcast and leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. Love the podcast? Hate it? Have an idea for a future episode or the bits you hear? Let Vac and Vinnie know: newbitspodcast@gmail.com Fol

Ep. 21 | Vegans & Women Can Find Anything Feb 3, 2024 00:39:10 This week Vac helps Vinnie with a bit about why people choose a vegetarian/vegan lifestyle and Vinnie helps Vac with a bit about how women can find anything. Follow Vac and Vinnie on social media! All the links are on their websites: https://www.gregvac.com https://www.vinnie.com Love this podcast? Hate it? Have an idea for the bits you hear on the show? Let Vac and Vinnie know: newbitspodcast@g

Ep. 20 | Kristin Lindner Jan 26, 2024 00:26:39 This week the hilarious Kristin Lindner brings two ideas to the show - the first one about the mystique of sharks and the other about the issues surrounding her daughter's upcoming wedding. Vac and Vinnie help her brainstorm ideas for both. Follow Kristin on social media: https://facebook.com/kristinlindner https://www.instagram.com/klindnercomic https://www.tiktok.com/klindnercomic https://w

Ep. 19 | Love Is A Slowpoke Jan 16, 2024 00:20:01 Vac introduces a new feature to the podcast and then helps Vinnie with an idea to improve his "I Hate My Son" bit. Want to watch the first time the "I hate My Son Bit" was performed in front of an audience? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_kf1Q_65SOs&t=2s Love this podcast? Hate it? Let Vac and Vinnie know by writing a review on your favorite podcast platform. And don&#39

Ep. 18 | Evil Hotel Owners Bit Update Dec 28, 2023 00:30:07 Vinnie brings an updated version of his "Evil Hotel Owners" bit to the podcast. Vac and Vinnie critique it and brainstorm ideas to improve it. If you have any ideas for the bits you hear on this show or just want to let Vac and Vinnie know what you think about the podcast, send them an email: newbitspodcast@gmail.com Love this podcast? Hate it? Let Vac and Vinnie know by writing a revi

Ep. 17 | Flip Schultz Dec 16, 2023 00:49:22 The hilarious Flip Schultz joins Vac & Vinnie for a little reminiscing about their early days in comedy and to work on a bit he has about the letters of the alphabet. Also, Vac has an update about his Vertigo bit and Vinnie gets some help on an idea for a bit about social media. https://www.gregvac.com https://www.vinnie.com https://www.flipisfunny.com Follow Flip Schultz on social media:

Ep. 16 | The Drinking Episode Dec 7, 2023 00:57:48 This week Vac & Vinnie simulate what it's like to be working on new jokes in a greenroom after a show. While Vac sips some bourbon and Vinnie enjoys some scotch, they brainstorm ideas about a premise Vinnie has about mythological creatures and the people who believe in them. https://www.gregvac.com https://www.vinnie.com Show email: newbitspodcast@gmail.com Follow this podcast on X: htt

Ep. 15 | Vertigo & Morning People Video Reviews Nov 30, 2023 00:32:56 Vac brings two Fly or Die videos to the podcast. Vac and Vinnie watch, critique and brainstorm ideas to improve them. Plus, Vac reads another iTunes review. Write a review on your favorite podcast platform and the guys will read them on a future episode. Good or bad! If you have any ideas for the bits you hear on this podcast send your suggestions to: newbitspodcast@gmail.com They just might us

Ep. 14 | Vertigo & Morning People Nov 21, 2023 00:35:34 Vac brings two new premises to the podcast and Vinnie helps him brainstorm ideas for it. Don't forget to subscribe and leave a review because Vac and Vinnie are reading them now - good or bad, fly or die! Have an idea for the bits Vac and Vinnie are working on? Send them an email: newbitspodcast@gmail.com https://www.gregvac.com https://www.vinnie.com End song "Construction Time"

Ep. 13 | Evil Hotel Owners Video Review Nov 14, 2023 00:38:21 Vac and Vinnie take a look at another Fly Or Die video! This week it's Vinnie's "Evil Hotel Owners" bit from Episode 11. They review, critique and brainstorm ideas to improve it. https://www.gregvac.com https://www.vinnie.com Podcast email: newbitspodcast@gmail.com End song "Construction Time" written, produced and performed by Gerald Josef: https://www.instagram.co

Ep. 12 | Matt Lewis Part 1 Nov 2, 2023 00:38:23 Comedian/actor/producer/podcaster Matt Lewis joins Vac and Vinnie to discuss an idea he has for a bit about knowing his "type" and the role he was born to play. https://www.gregvac.com https://www.vinnie.com Show email: newbitspodcast@gmail.com Follow Matt Lewis on social media: https://www.facebook.com/thefunmattlewis https://www.instagram.com/thefunmattlewis https://www.twitter.com/

Ep. 11 | Dating While I'm Older Video Review Oct 16, 2023 00:42:59 In this episode you get a look at a Fly Or Die video of Vac's bit about trying to date now that he's older from Episode 5, then Vac and Vinnie critique and discuss the bit. Then you'll see another version of Vinnie's "I Hate My Son" bit and how it's coming along. Follow Vac & Vinnie on social media: https://www.gregvac.com https://www.vinnie.com Show email: new

Ep. 10 | Evil Hotel Owners Oct 4, 2023 00:46:33 Vac and Vinnie read an important email from a listener, then Vac helps Vinnie with a bit about evil hotel owners and horrific hotel stay experiences. https://www.gregvac.com https://www.vinnie.com Show email: newbitspodcast@gmail.com End song "Construction Time" written, produced and performed by Gerald Josef https://www.instagram.com/precogmusic

Ep. 9 | I Hate My Son Video Review Sep 21, 2023 00:32:15 Greg and Vinnie watch and critique the "I Hate My Son" bit that Vinnie performed for the first time on stage 9/17/23, then brainstorm ideas to improve it. https://www.gregvac.com https://www.vinnie.com Show email: newbitspodcast@gmail.com End song "Construction Time" written, produced and performed by Gerald Josef https://www.instagram.com/precogmusic

Ep. 8 | Danny Johnson Part 2 Sep 12, 2023 00:54:43 Comedian Danny Johnson returns with a "Fly Or Die" video of the first time he performed the "Remembering Names Trick" bit in front of an audience. Then Greg and Vinnie help Danny with an idea for a bit about the videos in his social media feed and what it says about him. And Danny and Greg help Vinnie flesh out an idea for a bit about his feelings for his youngest son. Check

Ep. 7 | Dating An Ex-Nun & Resistance Bands Sep 5, 2023 00:40:48 In this episode Greg & Vinnie brainstorm some new ideas for a bit that's already in Greg's act and Vinnie wants some help on an idea about dumb exercise equipment. https://gregvac.com https://vinnie.com Show email: newbitspodcast@gmail.com End song "Construction Time" written, produced and performed by Gerald Josef https://instagram.com/precogmusic

Ep. 6 | Daughter Bit Video Review Aug 31, 2023 00:48:33 This episode contains a live recording of Vinnie's Daughter Bit hitting the stage for the first time in front of an audience. Greg and Vinnie review, critique and brainstorm ideas to improve it. https://gregvac.com https://vinnie.com Suggestions for Greg and Vinnie's jokes or to let us know what you think of the show: newbitspodcast@gmail.com End song "Construction Time" writte

Ep. 5 | Daughters & Dating Over 60 Aug 22, 2023 00:39:25 This week Vinnie needs help with a bit about the way his 4 year old daughter talks and Greg wants help with a bit about dating women in their 60s and above. https://gregvac.com https://vinnie.com Bit suggestions for Vac & Vinnie: newbitspodcast@gmail.com Opening clip from "Donnie Brasco" Mandalay Pictures 1997 End song "Construction Time" written, produced and performed

Ep. 4 | Teaching & Artificial Intelligence Aug 15, 2023 00:34:03 This week Greg wants help with a bit about the time he spent working as a school teacher and Vinnie wants help with a bit about artificial intelligence. https://gregvac.com https://vinnie.com Bit suggestions for Vac & Vinnie: newbitspodcast@gmail.com Opening clip from "Donnie Brasco" Mandalay Pictures 1997 End song "Construction Time" written, produced and performed by

Ep. 3 | Danny Johnson Part 1 Aug 8, 2023 01:08:26 Guest comedian Danny Johnson joins Vac & Vinnie to get help with a bit about chewing gum and a trick to remembering names when you first meet someone. Then Vinnie needs help with a bit about his love-hate relationship with being a dad and Greg gets help with a bit about Jawzrsizing. Danny will be back soon to a future episode to give us a look at his first attempt doing the "Remembering

Ep. 2 | Garbage Men & A Better Mall Aug 1, 2023 00:39:00 In this episode Greg wants help with a bit about how garbage men have changed over the years and Vinnie needs help with an idea for a better mall. www.gregvac.com www.vinnie.com Opening clip from "Donnie Brasco" 1997 Mandalay Pictures End song "Construction Time" written, produced and performed by Gerald Josef www.instagram.com/precogmusic

Ep. 1 | The Big Backpack & Politically Correctness Jul 25, 2023 00:27:12 Greg needs help with a bit about morons who bring oversized backpacks on planes and Vinnie needs help with a bit about the inconsistencies of politically correct language. www.gregvac.com www.vinnie.com Opening clip from "Donnie Brasco" 1997 Mandalay Pictures "Construction Time" end music written and performed by Geral Josef www.instagram.com/precogmusic

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