Bingo Is Life: A Post-Bingo Harrisonburg Podcast
Join Mike and Chris Howdyshell with Jay, Christian, and Britney ”Mumshackles” each week in a post-Bingo Harrisonburg Podcast. We discuss, music, theater, comedy, the Harrisonburg scene, and of course the Bingo Gameshow! Links to our topics will be in the show notes. Visit www.BrothersHowdyshell.com for more!
Episodes
The brother duo, Scott and Bryan Whitten, join the show and regale us in the magic of Alaska and “reality” TV! They are hosting a special screening of episodes 1 and 2 of their surreality television show, “Alaskan Pallet Hunters” this Thursday, August 6 at Court Square Theater.
And for a short deep cut on Harrisonburg history, we also spent a little time chatting about their documentary, “No More Punk ...
A deep dive for music fans of the Baroque era! No joke, we have a wonderful guest, Dr. Jonathan Gibson from JMU who shares his passion and studies in historical performance and music history pedagogy.
Dr. Gibson is a wonderful example of the high caliber academic that JMU attracts to our town. And we are all better off for it!
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Phish fans, this one is for you! We take a dive into Chris’s trip to Merriweather Post Pavilion and the experience that is the band Phish.
For those who don’t know the band- no worries, we still have a few Harrisonburg laughs! We also discuss Neal the Seal, Jimothy the deformed raccoon, and his cousin, the drunk-in-a-bathroom raccoon. What’s not to like?
A few mentions:
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Singer-songwriter Lanusa joins us to talk about the songwriter community thriving here in the ‘Burg through the Shenandoah Songwriters Collective!
Beyond performance, we discuss the songwriting process itself and how our own local community helps motivate and inspire any budding songwriter!
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For the song writers, music creators, and anyone who has ever been in a band! Christian and Mike take the time for another vanity episode to discuss what it takes to make music. And they each share a song that highlights that path.
Whether through a group dynamic or a creative space of solitude, the creative process is a special place to experience the here and the now!
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With Chris and Christian on vacation, we finally have a calm, civilized conversation. Sure. Let’s call it that.
We are very fortunate to have Jay Zehr on the podcast as a regular cohost. For this episode, we decided to take a deeper dive into a business he once owned, Town and Campus Records, a Harrisonburg record store in the heart of downtown from the late 80s to mid 90s.
Join us for the history, a few laughs, and the kind ...
Rolling along… This episode barely stays on the rails. Vocalist Haley Hudson joins us to talk about her musical journey and her band, Haley’s Comet. Cool detail- the five member band has a unique dynamic in that Haley’s father is also a part!
Being a professor, Haley shares how she found a true passion in teaching others. She even provides a few tricks of the trade!
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We are fortunate to have another Staunton creative join us! We welcome Matt Parrish, the Artistic Director for ShenanArts. Matt shares his experience with the folks, the spaces, and the work that make Staunton such a great place for art and community theatre.
We also take a quick dive into how Matt found his way here from Georgia and his interesting backstory growing up in a not-so-well-known religious community with a secretive hi...
We welcome Kalela Williams and Davey White to the show! Kalela and Davey tell us about their work in Staunton with Off Center and Staunton Augusta Art Center. Both are creative doers who love what they do and appreciate Staunton as a wonderful home for their art!
We took a deep dive into many of their different projects and included links in the show notes. Do yourself a favor and go check out what these local creatives do with the...
In this episode we welcome Ryan Faraci, local record store owner and music community builder! Ryan tells us about his business in Harrisonburg's Liberty Street Mercantile Building- Rhythm and Vinyl. And the space also affords a listening room known as- The Rhythm Den.
Make sure to check out his venue for a truly unique Harrisonburg musical experience. Ryan is a big fan of our little town and we are lucky to have him!
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Metal fans celebrate! We are incredibly fortunate to have Maggie Worthington join us to talk about the fascinating world of Sludge Metal! Even if metal is not your bag, Maggie’s take on the local music scene is worth the listen.
We love the Staunton scene and are so honored to have Maggie join us for a great dive into the musical fabric that forms our local flavor! Ironically, even Doc Watson fans are going to find a safe spa...
From the band Uncle Bengine, we welcome vocalist, guitarist, and song writer Ben Schlabaugh! Ben shares his story- Mennonite background and all. This is a great episode for the musician’s musician!
Ben is another great example of the type of productive, creative individual that our local community is so lucky to have! We talk about a lot of music, a lot of where this music comes from, and a lot of love for local talent.
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This week we welcome Davis Cabrera who tells us about a new Harrisonburg project she is involved in: Wizard Mode Brewcade!
We are so happy to see the sister company of our sponsor, Restless Moons, create a new space for gamers, players, arcade lovers, special events, and of course - great brews from Restless Moons! Opening soon and more info to come…
A few mentions:
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Song writers rejoice! We have Grammy nominated Scott Murray joining us for a fine episode designed to pique the interest of any creative type who dares to look for a bit of inspiration in our local ‘burg!
Scott shares his process and the wonderful community he is building with the Shenandoah Songwriter’s Collective hosted by our own Black Sheep Coffee in downtown Harrisonburg. Lot’s of upcoming events mentioned an...
We are so pleased to welcome Jo and Ray Enke, one of Harrisonburg’s musical dynamic duos! They share how they found each other, landed in Harrisonburg, and are still playing music in the local scene. Both are educators so they automatically earn a special place in our hearts.
Links are in the show notes. Do yourself a favor and find the time to see the folks play! Whether in a brewery, a cidery, a local fundraiser, or communi...
One and all! We present Joby the Slightly Magnificent! This week, we welcome Joby to the show. Joby shares the story of a wandering performer who happens to land in our little town. As a musician, magician, and anarchist, Joby has plenty to share.
Whether playing in the awesome local band, The Amateur Rodeo, or advocating for a better world, Joby brings a spirit that inspires and reminds us all to keep living life in search of our ...
We are honored to welcome JMU professors Dr. Doe Polanz and her colleague, Professor Adrienne Hooker. They tell us about their upcoming exhibit, “Marie Antoinette: Pop Culture Icon.”
We talk guillotines, pop iconography, and how Marie Antoinette still gives our current society a space to explore our own cultural identities. Doe and Adrienne bring a passion to the subject that guarantees an interesting take. What a...
Imagine a beautiful recording studio nestled in an inspirational natural setting. Inside, your gracious hosts are there not only to record your music, but guide you through an artistic experience in a space designed to inspire!
CJ Metz joins us this week and shares all the info about his studio space, Sill and Glade a Cabin Recording Studio, also known simply as “The Cabin” in nearby Mt. Solon. You’ve got to hear ...
This week, a sweet, simple, evergreen episode! Jay, Chris, and Mike share a couple songs from the vault. We play two Jay songs and a new release from Basement Rebellion!
A song-writers episode. A deeper dive into the magical process of creating music, sharing it, and enjoying what you do.
A few mentions:
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This episode we delve into the wonderful musical world of the Red Wing Roots Music Festival! We are joined by Laura Leischner, who shares her story about how she got involved in this incredible event.
Join us for a little behind-the-scenes chat about the festival and find out how you can get involved! Links are in the show notes!
A few mentions:
Restless Moons Brewing - Somethings brewing. More about the future is coming soon! http...
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