Bingo Is Life: A Post-Bingo Harrisonburg Podcast

Brothers Howdyshell

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!

  1. 3d ago

    180 - Andy Perrine - Harrisonburg History and the Downtown Renaissance - 8/11/2026

    Andy Perrine joins us to share how he landed in Harrisonburg and helped shape the city we know today. His work with the Harrisonburg Downtown Renaissance continues to keep our lovable home a place worth chatting about! A few mentions: Join!  https://www.BrothersHowdyshell.com Drink!  https://www.RestlessMoons.com/ Bowl! https://RubysArcade.com/  Andy Perrine FB - https://www.facebook.com/andy.perrine.2025 Harrisonburg Downtown Renaissance - https://www.downtownharrisonburg.org/ Friendly City Flavors: Discover Downtown Harrisonburg One Bite at a Time - https://www.downtownharrisonburg.org/blog/friendly-city-flavors-discover-downtown-harrisonburg-one-bite-at-a-time

    180 - Andy Perrine - Harrisonburg History and the Downtown Renaissance - 8/11/2026

  2. Aug 5

    179 - Scott and Bryan Whitten - Alaskan Surreality Television - August 4, 2026

    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 Time” about the infamous Crayola House of Harrisonburg. (a.k.a. The Corn Rocket House) Great folks, great conversation!  Shout out to Lucky and your final flight. “I would never want to wake up 500 feet above the canyon with a head full of ketamine.” A few mentions: Visit and join!  https://www.BrothersHowdyshell.com Visit and drink!  https://www.RestlessMoons.com/ Visit and bowl! https://RubysArcade.com/  Bryan on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/skinnypickins Scott on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/scott.whitten.12 Alaskan Pallet Hunters - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WhsGuwEWuKg "No More Punk Time" on Insta - https://www.instagram.com/reels/DJTIwNvgHwQ/ NMPT on Kickstarter - https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/nomorepunktime/no-more-punk-time/posts?category_id=Q2F0ZWdvcnktMzA&ref=recommendation-ended-project-2

    179 - Scott and Bryan Whitten - Alaskan Surreality Television - August 4, 2026

  3. Jul 29

    178 - Dr. Jonathan Gibson - Musicology and the Baroque Era - July 28, 2026

    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! A few mentions: Help us use less social media! Join our mailing list at:  https://www.BrothersHowdyshell.com Help yourself become a better person while drinking craft brews at: https://www.RestlessMoons.com/ Help show others your duckpin finesse at: https://RubysArcade.com/  Dr. Jonathan Gibson at JMU - https://www.jmu.edu/music/people/profiles/gibson-jonathan.shtml Madison Baroque - https://jmuforbescenter.com/events/2026/04/13-madison-baroque.shtml JMU School of Music Events - https://www.jmu.edu/music/calendar.shtml

    178 - Dr. Jonathan Gibson - Musicology and the Baroque Era - July 28, 2026

  4. Jul 22

    177 - Chris Shares The Phish Experience - July 21, 2026

    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: Our hub! Join us!  https://www.BrothersHowdyshell.com Harrisonburg’s music community hub - https://www.RestlessMoons.com/ Pizza in the shape of hubcaps  https://RubysArcade.com/  Merriweather Post Pavilion - https://merriweathermusic.com/ Meet Jimothy - https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/21/style/jimothy-raccoon-seattle-videos.html Neal the Seal - https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/jul/01/neil-the-seal-tasmania-australia-wreaking-havoc-loved Stop in the name of love, on a trampoline - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aoEZeCgw9vM

    177 - Chris Shares The Phish Experience - July 21, 2026

  5. Jul 15

    176 - Lanusa - Songwriters Community in Harrisonburg - July 14, 2026

    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! A few mentions: Our creative pursuits! -  https://www.BrothersHowdyshell.com Sponsor, brewer, creative space - https://www.RestlessMoons.com/ Pizza, duckpins, Bingo Game Show!  https://RubysArcade.com/  Shenandoah Songwriters Collective - Want to write a song? Or just hang out with a supportive, creative community? Go join the group! Lanusa - https://www.instagram.com/lanusamusic/ Lanusa Band Camp - https://lanusa.bandcamp.com/ Lanusa Link Tree - linktr.ee/lanusamusic

    176 - Lanusa - Songwriters Community in Harrisonburg - July 14, 2026

  6. Jul 8

    175 - Christian and Mike - Music Creation and Song Writing - July 7, 2026

    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! A few mentions: Keep up with the here and now and join our mailing list for a T-shirt raffle! -  https://www.BrothersHowdyshell.com The best in the brewing community!  https://www.RestlessMoons.com/ The best in the duckpin community!  https://RubysArcade.com/  Passing (Days of a Drinker) by Soy Hero - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i65dUGWDWws&list=OLAK5uy_l65INwl0tez3FDxD8pvcdDiF4jPVu5oLw&index=9

    175 - Christian and Mike - Music Creation and Song Writing - July 7, 2026

  7. Jul 1

    174 - Jay Zehr - Town and Campus Records: A History - June 30, 2026

    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 of rich, insider info that local historians love to hear. A few mentions: Join us! And get in on that T-shirt raffle! -  https://www.BrothersHowdyshell.com Restless Moons Brewing - A fine brewery sponsor! - https://www.RestlessMoons.com/ Ruby’s Arcade - Our host with the pizza and pins - https://RubysArcade.com/

    174 - Jay Zehr - Town and Campus Records: A History - June 30, 2026

  8. Jun 24

    173 - Haley Hudson - Vocal Instructor and Band Lead - June 23, 2026

    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!  A few mentions: Join our mailing list and automatically be entered in our T-shirt raffle! -  https://www.BrothersHowdyshell.com Restless Moons Brewing - Harrisonburg’s finest!  https://www.RestlessMoons.com/ Ruby’s Arcade - THE best basement pizza -  https://RubysArcade.com/    Haley on Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/artist/6O8nP5irSP6kgFb2qFbEiA Hudson Voice Studio - Music lessons - hudsonvoicestudio.com Haley’s Comet Insta - https://www.instagram.com/haleyscometmusic Haley’s Comet Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61562834948161 Live at Rhythm Den July 17th - https://www.instagram.com/p/DWPmsgEgck9/   Haley's Comet by Phish - the best version? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9wC-WFtnr2A&list=RD9wC-WFtnr2A&start_radio=1

    173 - Haley Hudson - Vocal Instructor and Band Lead - June 23, 2026
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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!

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