The Bobby Bones Show — Bobbycast #533
Guest: Jay Renshaw (aka “Chit” from TikTok)
Release Date: August 29, 2025
Overview
This episode of the Bobbycast dives deep into the viral success of Jay Renshaw, known for his TikTok character “Chit,” exploring the origin of the character, behind-the-scenes production insights, and Jay’s journey through the Los Angeles comedy scene. Host Bobby Bones also launches into a hilarious and self-aware segment about “beefs” in country music, including colorful stories of his own run-ins and rivalries.
Main Topics & Timestamped Highlights
1. The Rise of “Chit” and TikTok Virality
[02:11 - 07:29]
- Main Discussion:
- Bobby introduces Jay Renshaw and the “Chit” character, highlighting his TikTok fame and instantly viral videos.
- Jay recounts the early days: “The first episode was created like two and a half months ago now. There was no expectation...” [04:31]
- “Black Purse” episode was the viral turning point, though it was the seventh in the series—not the first as many believe.
- Quote: “Black Purse took it to like, the stratosphere... that’s how most people found us.” [05:57]
- The humor in the character’s wordplay and its edge is a big part of the appeal:
- “It’s right on that line. But I was like, I think we got this just right.” [06:39]
- Highlight: Chit’s physicality surprised fans (“hanging from the bar and just your abs are like ripped”), meant to add layers to the character. [07:29]
2. Jay Renshaw’s Comedic Journey
[08:15 - 15:33]
- Roots and Motivation:
- Jay grew up in Indiana, moved to LA at 18 to pursue acting. “I was enrolled [in college], but I withdrew my enrollment the week before. A week before orientation…” [12:10]
- Early years involved odd jobs: Starbucks, furniture showrooms, marketing.
- The Groundlings Connection:
- Jay’s training at the prestigious improv theater, advancing through its ranks and performing weekly new material:
- “You write and perform a new show every Sunday. It gets pretty tiring… that has prepared me... for situations like this, where suddenly there’s a very real demand for creative output.” [14:41]
- Chit’s early sketches appeared in various live shows; his catchphrase “Do it lady” first came from Sunday Company sketches.
- Jay’s training at the prestigious improv theater, advancing through its ranks and performing weekly new material:
3. Career Breakthroughs & Setbacks
[15:33 - 16:24]; [20:07 - 20:55]
- Early Jobs:
- First paying LA job: reader at casting director workshops, then Starbucks.
- First acting gig: a high school film production, “Roald Dahl’s the Landlady.”
- Curb Your Enthusiasm:
- Jay played a juror in the series finale, but his part was largely cut:
- “There was more to it that I was pretty heartbroken was cut. So I ended up being a little bit of a glorified extra there. But you know, I’ll take it for Curb your Enthusiasm.” [20:15]
- Jay played a juror in the series finale, but his part was largely cut:
4. The Creative Process Behind “Chit”
[21:17 - 26:42]
- Production Details:
- Wig origins:
- “It was given to me by a friend... Drew Talbert, he gave me that wig in, like, 2018, 2019... At first it wasn’t for Chit, but it became the Chit wig.” [21:28]
- Weekly workflow:
- “We usually write, edit, and film two episodes a week... most often we’ve worked a little bit ahead.” [22:51]
- Casting is made easy by access to other Groundlings members:
- “We truly have our pick of some of the most talented comedic actors in the world.” [23:41]
- Wig origins:
- Unexpected Memes & Catchphrases:
- “Success” was a one-off line that became a viral catchphrase. [24:33]
- Setting Choices:
- Chit’s love of mundane places like Subway/Red Lobster is intentional:
- “It’s just part of a routine by nature. And I think Chit’s life in the office... seems so routine, but it’s the routine that he’s thrilled by.” [25:23]
- Chit’s love of mundane places like Subway/Red Lobster is intentional:
5. Prospects and Longevity
[26:42 - 29:03]
- Jay has other project ideas, but none are ready for production yet.
- Episodes are tightly scripted but allow for improvisation, particularly for comic timing (“the awkward pauses... are all very intentional”). [27:39]
- There is no defined endpoint for the series yet. “We might have to balance what we can do online as well... But right now we’re working on, I guess, what some people might call a season one.” [29:03]
6. Technical Q&A with Eddie
[30:05 - 32:19]
- Filming Style:
- Confirmed: “Yep, that’s Kyle’s phone. He has some apps to improve the production quality... but the actual act of doing it is a talent that he has really cultivated.” [30:21]
- Props:
- The thick glasses are uncomfortable at first for Jay (“I’d be like, oh, well, I probably should have had some breaks there. But now ... I don’t notice the difference anymore.”) [31:23]
- Channel Origins:
- Chit was posted on Jay’s own TikTok “just to get it out there. Now it might seem like a smarter plan to have it be on like a Chit show platform, but it’s on mine…” [32:19]
7. Inspiration and Takeaways
[33:05 - 33:41]
- Bobby congratulates Jay, emphasizing how “just making something and letting it organically be seen” proves that quality and consistency can break through the system.
- “I think you have proven otherwise, that if it’s good, it can be found, and if it’s good and done consistently, it can blow up.” [33:05]
8. “Beefs” in Country Music: Candid, Comedic Breakdown
[36:42 - 64:18]
Bobby Bones Shares and Analyzes Notorious Beefs:
- Gavin Adcock vs. the World:
- Laughs at the spectacle — “He’s up for a fight. Publicity is working. It’s all theatrics.” [37:10]
- Florida Georgia Line:
- Long, entertaining saga:
- Bobby’s infamous “Go Away Bobby Bones” billboards, later revealed as his own PR stunt.
- On FGL: “They came at me first, and it was a gift...It was fun to me because it wasn’t personal.” [43:22]
- BK (Brian Kelley) canceled a podcast appearance last minute, leading to on-air callouts and a joking “Fuddruckers” jab.
- “I don’t really have any beef with Tyler. I don’t have any beef with BK either... But he tried to throw Tyler under the bus again to get whatever weirdness was with us to go away.” [45:30]
- Long, entertaining saga:
- Kacey Musgraves:
- “This one’s my fault... I’m a massive fan, but I was so hypersensitive...and at the time, ratings weren’t great...” [47:28]
- Craig Campbell:
- Brief tiff over cover song credits; quickly patched up. [53:08]
- Kane Brown:
- Early Twitter spat over a minor charity show misunderstanding, resolved and became friends.
- “Kane Brown is my friend. But when Kane Brown started, we were both much younger.” [54:10]
- Early Twitter spat over a minor charity show misunderstanding, resolved and became friends.
- Aaron Watson:
- Blew up after a perceived slight to a team member, later acknowledged as an overreaction for content. [55:07]
- Neil Patrick Harris:
- DM’d Bobby “You suck. You didn’t deserve to win [Dancing with the Stars].”
- “I replied back...are you for real? Is this like a joke?” [56:58]
- DM’d Bobby “You suck. You didn’t deserve to win [Dancing with the Stars].”
- Dasha:
- Cancelled interviews last minute; “I don’t like being lied to...Dasha doesn’t need me. I don’t need Dasha. The world’s fine without our union.” [59:00]
- Mojo the Radio Guy:
- Accused Bobby of only working with St. Jude “for credit,” which infuriated Bobby due to his personal connection and the cause’s importance.
- “All I know is this dude named Mojo...was on saying, I only work with St. Jude so I can get the credit for it...That one pissed me off.” [60:05]
- Accused Bobby of only working with St. Jude “for credit,” which infuriated Bobby due to his personal connection and the cause’s importance.
Key Quote:
- “Beefs are funny… if you put any of these two humans together in the same room, they’re going to be like, yeah, we’re just playing. They’re not actually going to come to blows… It really just theatrics.” — Bobby Bones [37:10]
Notable Quotes & Moments
- Jay Renshaw on virality:
- “No expectation that it would do anything close to what it did. It was meant to be a one-off.” [04:31]
- Bobby Bones on the billboard stunt:
- “I bought these massive billboards in Nashville and didn’t tell anybody I was buying them...and the signs just said, go away, Bobby Bones. And it worked.” [38:45]
- Jay Renshaw on improv:
- “The show is scripted…and yeah, there’s some minor deviation from the script at points, but there’s also some pretty tight… joke rhythms that we do make sure that we hit… The awkward pauses are all like, very intentional and almost, like, timed to a T.” [27:39]
- Bobby on lessons for creators:
- “It is quality work...I think you have proven otherwise, that if it’s good, it can be found, and if it’s good and done consistently, it can blow up.” [33:05]
Closing Remarks & Next Week
[64:18 - End]
- Bobby plugs next week’s episodes: Dierks Bentley and The Ting Tings.
- Encourages listeners to share the podcast.
- Ends on a friendly, optimistic note: “Thank you guys and we will see you guys soon. Bye everybody.” [64:18]
Tone & Vibe:
Conversational, playful, irreverent at times, but always sincere—especially regarding creativity, friendship, and music industry stories. Both Bobby and Jay maintain self-deprecating humor and welcome honesty about their journeys.
For Listeners
This episode is a must for fans of comedy, TikTok creativity, industry inside-baseball, and country music drama. It’s equal parts masterclass in viral character building, personal storytelling, and backroom tales from the country music circus.
Skip-to Highlights:
- Jay Renshaw’s viral trajectory: 02:11 – 08:15
- LA improv & acting journey: 08:15 – 15:33
- Chit production secrets: 21:17 – 26:42
- The “beefs” history: 36:42 – 64:18
Memorable Takeaway:
Authenticity in creativity and relationships is everything. Whether it’s a viral character, an infamous PR stunt, or a silly “beef,” what connects most with audiences is realness and resilience.