Om Bingo Is Life: A Post-Bingo Harrisonburg Podcast
Join Mike and Chris Howdyshell with Jay Zehr, and Britney ”Mumshackles” Mongold each week in a post-Bingo Harrisonburg Podcast. We discuss, music, theater, comedy, the Harrisonburg scene, and course the Bingo Gameshow! Links to our topics will be in the show notes.
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148 - Extra Material! - Visiting the Past and Appreciating Art - December 30, 2025 (00:30:49)
Over a year ago, our podcast crew (including Dan Easley!) had a once-forgotten conversation where the discussion delved into reflections of art.
And through the miracle of modern technology we are able to visit, like time travelers to a bygone era. What better way to end our current year than with an appreciation of art, a respect for creators and their work, and dare I write it, even Bingo is Life!
“What nature leaves imperfect, the art perfects.”
-Carl Jung
A few mentions:
Ruby’s Arcade - Our wonderful sponsor… Arcade or Art-cade!?! - https://rubysarcade.com/
Leaf Peeping - Yeah, it’s a thing - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leaf_peeping
147 - Douglas Howdyshell - Traveling to Peru - December 23, 2025 (00:42:15)
Meet once again, the Howdyshell Brothers’ father, Douglas Howdyshell! In this special episode, we talk about a Peru trip that Douglas and Mike took last year.
It’s a real “Guy outta Briery Branch” story where we learn the value of traveling and how special it can be to take an amazing trip with family.
A few mentions:
Ruby’s Arcade - The Machu Pizza of basement arcades - https://rubysarcade.com/
146 - Gordon Davies - Local Recording Engineer - December 16, 2025 (00:55:36)
We welcome our local recording engineer and cycling enthusiast, Gordon Davies! Gordon shares his passion for recording and the magic of capturing audio creativity.
With an extensive history and experience in the scene, Gordon has plenty to discuss regarding his work and the people he has had the opportunity to collaborate with. We even get to hear about his chance to work at the Skywalker Ranch!
Harrisonburg is truly lucky to have his talented ear.
A few mentions:
Ruby’s Arcade - Hello pizza my old friend. We’ve come to eat with you again. That’s the sound… of pizza. - https://rubysarcade.com/
Gordon - https://www.facebook.com/gordon.davies.589/
Singletrack Audio - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61550366764161
For the audiophiles: The Amek 9098 console - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NlD3WPnvGH8
Skywalker Sound - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Skywalker_Sound
The Andy Wescott Band - https://andywestcottband.com/
Their album - The Power of 7
Apple Music - https://music.apple.com/us/album/power-of-7/1765626726
Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/album/131f4okssgmXiMfUxau6Tw
Outtakes from SkyWalker Sound - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GjeZ856gZJg
Copyright free music from Pixabay:
“Jazz Lounge Elevator Music” - https://pixabay.com/music/elevator-music-jazz-lounge-elevator-music-332339/
145 - Taylor Endres - Backyard Fossil Adventures - December 9, 2025 (00:46:50)
Today we welcome the ever-curious Taylor Endres! She shares the fascinating tale of a special find she discovered in her back yard while gardening. Was it a rock? Bone? A fossil? Or something completely different?
It was an odd piece and curiosity compelled her to find out what this weirdly interesting thing could be. Her adventures lead her to various experts, scientists, professors, and even folks at the Smithsonian!
For the science nerds - We’ve linked to more info about the Gomphothere and The Ordovician Period in the show notes!
A few mentions:
Ruby’s Arcade - For your next basement pizza adventure - https://rubysarcade.com/
About Taylor - https://www.facebook.com/taylor.endres.5
Gomphothere - We call it a “Nightmare Elephant” - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gomphothere
The Ordovician Period was a geological time (approx. 485–444 million years ago) in the Paleozoic Era, known for a massive "Ordovician radiation" of marine life, widespread shallow seas, and the emergence of early land plants and arthropods, ending with the first major mass extinction event (the Late Ordovician Mass Extinction or LOME) caused by glaciation and sea-level drop. https://ucmp.berkeley.edu/ordovician/ordovician.php
Andrew Knoll - Harvard Paleontologist - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Andrew_H._Knoll
144 - Sofia Samatar - Local Writer - December 2, 2025 (00:48:08)
Sofia Samatar returns to the podcast to talk to us about her new book, Friendly City: A Year of Walks. She shares some of her writing strategies, some behind-the-scenes of book publishing, and of course - why this town is worth writing about in the first place!
“Anyone can write about a large city—large cities are open to everyone—but small cities can only be portrayed by people who love them.”
A few mentions:
Ruby’s Arcade - A Harrisonburg original. - https://rubysarcade.com/
About Sofia:
https://www.sofiasamatar.com/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sofia_Samatar
https://www.jmu.edu/english/people/samatar-sofia.shtml
Parentheses - A Harrisonburg Bookstore: (Sofia's book launch is on December 5, 2025 at 5pm.)
https://www.parenthesesbooks.com/
If you don’t buy the book at Parentheses in person, you can still support the store by ordering it here:
https://bookshop.org/p/books/friendly-city-a-year-of-walks-sofia-samatar/18c3d453de56a69e?ean=9781680600056&next=t
143 - Tony DiStefano - Photographer and Creative Advocate - November 25, 2025 (00:36:59)
We welcome Tony DiStefano, one of our local, fantastic photographers! Tony shares how he and a few other fellow Pennsylvanians found our ‘burg and made it a home.
Tony loves to support our local music scene by capturing images of musicians at work. But, because photography is in his DNA, he explores so much more. With an exposition show focused on macro-photography slated for December 5th at Pale Fire Brewery, you should go see his work first hand!
A few mentions:
Ruby’s Arcade - Macro pizza, micro brews, full-on good times. - https://rubysarcade.com/
Chris Howdyshell and Ellen Atwood music duet, “The Universe” - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ob2LU-IWbH0
Tony Distefano Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/660491344082992/user/1151650367/
Tony Distefano work - https://tony-distefano.pixels.com/
142 - Sara Christensen - Owner of The Lady Jane - November 18, 2025 (00:40:54)
Today we speak with Sara Christensen, entrepreneur and community builder! Sara talks about her shop, The Lady Jane, and how she found a home in our wonderful ‘burg!
Candles, macrame, stationary, cats! Sara has the unique opportunity to surround herself with locals, students, tourists, and independent artists. And she embraces this community, advocating for Harrisonburg - we are lucky she is here! Go visit The Lady Jane!
A few mentions:
Ruby’s Arcade - No cats, but the bowling is good. - https://rubysarcade.com/
The Lady Jane:
Square site - https://theladyjaneshop.square.site/
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/theladyjaneshop
HDR post about Sara - https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=1466806106722081&set=a.232811190121585
141 - Ivan Christo- The Busy Creator - November 11, 2025 (00:50:54)
We have the pleasure to speak with one of Harrisburg’s busiest, creative people - Ivan Christo! From his music with bands such as Jaguardini and Death By Bellows, to his work live scoring horror films, Ivan is busy writing, playing, performing, and just generally creating awesome.
We are putting plenty of links in the show notes. Go find a recording, a performance, or go buy his hot sauce! There’s plenty of Ivan to find!
A few mentions:
Ruby’s Arcade - A creative take on pizza and bowling - https://rubysarcade.com/
NEW JAGUARDINI ALBUM "TEMPER" - featuring bandmate Mickey Sharp: https://jaguardini.bandcamp.com/album/temper
Jaguardini instagram: instagram.com/jaguardinimusic
Death By Bellows Instagram: instagram.com/deathbybellows
Demon Turds Hot Sauce: https://www.instagram.com/demonturds/?hl=en
Empire of Excellence: https://www.youtube.com/@empireofexcellence1082
HarriSYNTHburg: https://www.dnronline.com/features/harrisynthburg-showcases-local-electronic-musicians-with-concert-series-at-sage-bird-ciderworks/article_5d3f1d72-4007-5e04-a2a6-cbbe0ae7e178.html
ART & EROS - November 20. Jaguardini Ancient Greek inspired Score:
https://www.eunoiatheatre.com/art-and-eros
JAGUARDINI - JOKER JOKER TV Performance (July 2025): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BcI3a6kdU84&feature=youtu.be
JAGUARDINI - "CREATURES" Music Video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4DvO7AeVRK4
DEATH BY BELLOWS Bandcamp: www.deathbybellows.bandcamp.com
UPCOMING SHOWS:
NOV 14-16 Death By Bellows - Beaufort Pirate Invasion - Beaufort, NC
NOV 20 - Jaguardini - Art & Eros - Arts Incarnate - Harrisonburg, VA
NOV 22 - Death By Bellows w/ Pirates of the Piedmont - Restless Moons - Harrisonburg, VA
NOV 29 - Death By Bellows - Gloucester Brew Co. - Gloucester, VA
DEC 5 - Jaguardini - Candy Cane Ball - Bandito's - Richmond, VA
DEC 7 - Jaguardini - Defrost Immigration Support - Golden Pony - Harrisonburg, VA
DEC 11 - Death By Bellows & Cerulean Valley - Food Drive for Students - Restless Moons - Harrisonburg, VA
DEC 21 - Jaguardini - Dawn of the Dead Live Score - Galaxy Hut - Arlington, VA
JAN 3 - Jaguardini - Gallery 5 - Richmond, VA
JAN 29 - HarriSYNTHburg VOL 21 - Sage Bird - Harrisonburg, VA
MAR 28 - Jaguardini - The Milestone - Charlotte, NC
140 - Field Trip to Restless Moons! - November 4, 2025 (00:33:18)
We take a field trip! In this episode we visit Restless Moons Brewery and join them in the wonderful Tuesday festivities - including The Old Time Jam Open Mic!
We welcome Bruce Johnson, one of the best musicians in our area! We also speak with Shania Flora, one of the originators of the Old Time Jam event.
A great break away from the normal Bingo routine to take part in one of Harrisonburg’s unique and most interesting gatherings!
A few mentions:
Restless Moon Brewery - The place you need to be, c'mon! - https://www.restlessmoons.com/
Bruce Johnson - The one the only -
https://www.jmu.edu/english/people/johnson-bruce.shtml
https://www.facebook.com/bruce.johnson23
Shania Flora
https://www.facebook.com/groups/390588871395459/user/100012746321311/
139 - 3rd Annual Spooktacular! - October 28, 2025 (00:38:48)
Happy Halloween everyone! We are extremely happy to introduce our 3rd annual Spooktacular episode! We share 4 stories tonight in the spirit of the season.
Just Doing My Part - Mike shares a little AI inspired recording that may be a little more sinister than it seems.
Haunted Taxidermy or The Deer They Should Have Let Walk - Chris brings a story with names changed to protect the innocent. Can a taxidermy deer mount carry with it a curse or is it all just coincidence?
A Stain on the Stairs - Christian remembers the moment his mother told him the dark story of what happened in the very stairway just outside his bedroom door.
A Darker Side of Staunton - Britney reminds us of a darker past that some in Staunton would rather forget.
A Few Mentions:
Ruby’s Arcade - Don’t let the duckpins scare you. They can’t bite, they prefer to just nibble… - https://rubysarcade.com/
A big thanks to all the creators on Pixabay! They provide royalty free images, sounds, and stock! https://pixabay.com/
Pixabay Sound Creators:
Scary Music Box - Universfield
Beep static - freesound_community
Glitch 03 - EstudioCoati
Creepy Reverse Loop - freesound_community
Reverse It - msagraphic
SDR Sharp - freesound_community
Horror Atmosphere With Church Bells - Universfield
Ininterference Radio Tv Data Computer Hard - freesound_community
138 - Dean Suttles and Katie McAnally - Travelers Find Harrisonburg - October 21, 2025 (00:54:10)
Dean and Katie are your typical take-a-three-year-road-trip-together-in-a-van kind of couple. And where did they land? Why Harrisonburg of course!
This is a great love story, a traveler's story, a seeker’s story - all in the name of the journey. It’s always great to discover new people who find the same creative vibe in this town as energizing as we do. A fun listen!
A Few Mentions:
Ruby’s Arcade - Find your own journey in a pizza pie - https://rubysarcade.com/
Dean Suttles - https://www.instagram.com/managerdean/
White Buffalo Healing Arts - https://whitebuffalohealingarts.com/
Echos - Band - https://seekingechos.bandcamp.com/album/affirmations
Medea, a Eunoia Theatre production -
https://prod3.agileticketing.net/websales/pages/info.aspx?evtinfo=960621~122e941f-95bb-459b-ac51-c553b35a314c&epguid=d2e23163-326f-4e7e-b4b2-935a77414cee&mdy=10/24/2025&
137 - Alison Trochia and Becca Stehle - Madea and Harrisonburg’s Theatre Scene - October 14, 2025 (00:40:40)
In this episode, we are joined by Alison Trochia, Becca Stehle, and several of their Eunoia Theatre friends to discuss their upcoming play- an adaptation of Madea from writer Rachel Cusk.
Court Square Theater is hosting this production and this is, yet again, another showcase for Harrisonburg’s creative community. Come get your Greek tragedy!
A Few Mentions:
Ruby’s Arcade - Greek tragedy? Try a wood-fired pizza - https://rubysarcade.com/
Medea, a Eunoia Theatre production -
https://prod3.agileticketing.net/websales/pages/info.aspx?evtinfo=960621~122e941f-95bb-459b-ac51-c553b35a314c&epguid=d2e23163-326f-4e7e-b4b2-935a77414cee&mdy=10/24/2025&
Court Square Theater - https://courtsquaretheater.org/
Alison Trochia - https://www.facebook.com/alison.trocchia
Becca Stehle - https://www.facebook.com/becca.stehle
Eunoia Theatre - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61559388566305
Super Gr8 Film Festival 2025 - https://www.supergr8fest.com/
136 - Dana Sprowl and Jake Burtner - Harrisonburg’s Own - October 07, 2025 (00:54:48)
This week we welcome Dana Sprowl and Jake Burtner, two beautiful heartbeats of Harrisonburg! We take a jump into some of our favorite Harrisonburg-centric restaurant and bar stories.
Anyone with a little food service or hospitality industry experience will appreciate this conversation. Mike even shares his personally embarrassing piano moving story…
A Few Mentions:
Ruby’s Arcade - 1 bourbon, 1 scotch, and 1 pizza - https://rubysarcade.com/
Super Gr8 Film Festival 2025 - https://www.supergr8fest.com/
Dana - https://www.facebook.com/dana.sprowl
Jake - https://www.facebook.com/jake.burtner
Earthling - Extreme Metal from Harrisonburg VA - https://www.facebook.com/earthling.virginia/
No Lies Just Bullshit - A Harrisonburg Podcast - https://www.noliesjustbullshit.com/
135 - SuperGr8, Rocktoberfest, and How a Song Is Created - September 30, 2025 (00:47:04)
This episode we celebrate creativity! We had a great Bingo Show and that energy transferred right to the podcast!
We hit upon the excitement of the coming days. Rocktoberfest, a Chris Howdyshell birthday celebration, happens at Restless Moons on October 1st. And then, we are happy to help promote the SuperGr8 Film Festival back at Court Square Theater on October 4th and 5th!
Last but not least, we share a sneak peak of a Chris Howdyshell song release, “The Universe,” which will be on all music platforms tomorrow! We discuss the process of how this song was produced - going from Jay’s recording space, to Ellen Atwood in New York, then off to Carl Brooks in Staunton, and finally back to Mike in Harrisonburg. Enjoy our collaborative effort of turning a Chris tune into a beautiful moment!
A Few Mentions:
Ruby’s Arcade - A creative’s pizza, an artist’s basement - https://rubysarcade.com/
Super Gr8 Film Festival 2025 - https://www.supergr8fest.com/
Rocktoberfest, October 1st at Restless Moons - https://www.facebook.com/events/restless-moons-brewing/rocktoberfest/1148951680422920/
Ivan Basil - https://www.facebook.com/ivan.basil.2025
Ellen Atwood - https://www.facebook.com/groups/108303025686440/user/1476615099/
Musiversal - Membership based service for recording resources - https://musiversal.com/
The Universe, by Chris Howdyshell, featuring Ellen Atwood - https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/chrishowdyshell/the-universe-feat-ellen-atwood
134 - Rachel FitzGerald - Musician and Head Chef - September 23, 2025 (00:40:45)
Episode 134 finds us in the wonderful company of Rachel FitzGerald! Rachel shares her life experiences and how she has landed here in Harrisonburg.
Whether she is engineering the menu as Head Chef at Magpie Diner or singing as half of her band, Spectator Bird, Rachel brings the same joy to her work and life as she brings to the harmonies she sings. A fun conversation. Links are in the show notes!
A Few Mentions:
Ruby’s Arcade - https://rubysarcade.com/
Super Gr8 Film Festival 2025 - https://www.supergr8fest.com/
Rocktoberfest, October 1st at Restless Moons - https://www.facebook.com/events/restless-moons-brewing/rocktoberfest/1148951680422920/
Rachel the Chef - https://hburgcitizen.com/2025/03/11/foodie-qa-rachel-fitzgerald-of-magpie-diner/
Rachel the musician with Spectator Bird - https://www.spectatorbirdmusic.com/
And more of the band -
https://www.dnronline.com/features/indie-pop-band-spectator-bird-flies-in-face-of-traditional-success-with-new-album/article_c98cc256-69c3-5238-a658-8d6469ed5367.html
Spectator Bird Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/SpectatorBird
Spectator Bird - The novel by Wallace Stegner - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Spectator_Bird
133 - Dr. Kristofor Wiley - Professor, Park Ranger, Time Traveler - September 16, 2025 (00:42:34)
This week we welcome Dr. Kristofor Wiley aboard! He shares his story of how he found Harrisonburg and explains why there is so much to love here!
From his help with the high school’s marching bands to his adventures with being a Park Ranger, Kris proves that Harrisonburg pulls in some cool people!
A Few Mentions:
Ruby’s Arcade - Your regiment of duckpins and pizza - https://rubysarcade.com/
Dr. Wiley - https://www.jmu.edu/coe/people/wiley-kristofor.shtml
Rock City Regiment - https://www.facebook.com/p/Rock-City-Regiment-61563540754954/
RCR Insta - https://www.instagram.com/rockcityregiment/
132 - Bob and Me - Show Preview! - September 9, 2025 (00:36:34)
Jay, Mumshackles, Mike and Chris dive into a preview of this Friday’s SOLD OUT SHOW, “Bob and Me” at Court Square Theater! We are so excited for this evening of sharing songs!
We also welcome any new listeners to the podcast! We have interviewed almost all the musicians performing at the Bob and Me show. Go to https://brothershowdyshell.podbean.com and search for any of the artists by name!
A Few Mentions:
Ruby’s Arcade - Bob Dylan’s Favorite Pizza (probably) https://rubysarcade.com/
Tinsley Ellis - An Upbeat Downtown Concert at Court Square Theater - https://courtsquaretheater.org/event/tinsley-ellis/
Knots to know - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5lLPAHK_k6I
131 - Paul Somers - Harrisonburg’s Creative Catalyst - September 2, 2025 (00:56:20)
Harrisonburg is so lucky to have someone like Paul in the scene. And we are fortunate that he was able to join us for the show! We talk about how he found Harrisonburg and started The Golden Pony. And let’s not forget the work he is doing with the Super Gr8 Film Festival!
Paul is an artist’s best advocate. His passion for creativity is contagious and genuine. Go check out the Golden Pony, a great Harrisonburg find! Links in the show notes.
A Few Mentions
Ruby's Arcade - You need more basement pizza in your life -
https://rubysarcade.com/
The Golden Pony -
Website - https://www.goldenponyva.com/
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/thegoldenponyva/
Insta - https://www.instagram.com/goldenponyva/?hl=en
Alex Dorney - Goof Craft - https://www.instagram.com/goofcraft/?hl=en
Harrisonburg Rock Lotto - https://www.facebook.com/p/Harrisonburg-Rock-Lotto-100042955436798/
Illiterate Light - https://www.illiteratelight.com/
Super Gr8 Film Festival - https://www.supergr8fest.com/
130 - Aili Huber - The Silk Moth Stage - August 26, 2025 (00:48:02)
We warmly welcome Artistic Director from Silk Moth Stage, Aili Huber! She tells us all about the Silk Moth Stage and their awesome local productions. More than theatre, Rockingham County’s hidden jewel offers an entire experience- a play, music, community, and even s’mores!
Links are in the show notes. If you’re looking for a special night of theatre, go get a ticket to their next event: “The Wanting Forest” playing September 19-28.
A few mentions:
Ruby’s Arcade - Pizza is but a baking shadow; a poor pepperoni, that struts and frets his moment upon the cheese, and then is tasted no more: it is a round pie sold in a basement, full of flavor and fury, signifying something - https://rubysarcade.com/
Silk Moth Stage - Info and tickets - https://silkmothstage.com/
Ben Johnson - For those who wanted the reference - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ben_Jonson
Eunoia Theatre - https://www.eunoiatheatre.com/
Bob and Me - September 12 at Court Square Theater. The multi-artist Bob Dylan and song writing tribute show! - https://courtsquaretheater.org/event/bob-and-me/
Friendly City Fables - https://courtsquaretheater.org/event/friendly-city-fables/2025-07-24/
129 - The Amateur Rodeo - Quintessential Harrisonburg Band - August 19, 2025 (00:42:38)
10 folks on this episode! This week we are honored to host the entire band, The Amateur Rodeo! If you are interested in the local music scene, this episode is for you.
We talk about the band and their newly released album, local venues, music itself, and of course what draws us all into this community and what keeps us here! This town always has open arms for the creative types and it’s awesome to share this scene with wonderful people, just like folks in this band!
A few mentions:
Ruby’s Arcade - Heart of the Harrisonburg pizza game - https://rubysarcade.com/
The Amateur Rodeo -
https://www.facebook.com/amateurrodeo
https://sites.google.com/view/amateurrodeo/home
Bob and Me - The multi-artist Bob Dylan and song writing tribute show! - Get tickets while they last! - https://courtsquaretheater.org/event/bob-and-me/
Steel Wheels new single, "Easy" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MXDZCcUAl1k
Rocktown House of Music - https://rocktownhouseofmusic.com/
Restless Moon Brewery - https://www.restlessmoons.com/
128 - Ian Chinnery - From Delaware to Bingo - August 12, 2025 (00:35:09)
This week we speak to Ian Chinnery, a relative newcomer to town who happens to enjoy Harrisonburg, and of course, the Bingo game show!
And small world, Ian and Jay find out they were practically neighbors! The Delaware gravitational pull is strong in this one.
A few mentions:
Ruby’s Arcade - Offering the best of the Pity Pie - https://rubysarcade.com/
Visit Harrisonburg Website - https://visitharrisonburgva.com
Ian Chinnery Insta - https://www.instagram.com/ianchinnery_fca/?hl=en
127 - Dietrich Maune - Painter and Professor - August 5, 2025 (00:45:34)
A painter’s delight! This week we talk to Dietrich Maune, professor in the School of Media Arts and Design at JMU and professional artist! Dietrich shares his methodology and gives his perspective of why and how he creates. Interesting, thought provoking, and of course- fun!
Fun fact- Ryan Stiles of “Who’s Line Is It Anyway?” fame is a big fan of Dietrich’s and has his works displayed in his home!
A Few Mentions:
Ruby's Arcade - The pizza is the canvas, the pizza is the art. https://rubysarcade.com/
About Dietrich -
Website - https://www.dietrichmaune.com/
Insta - https://www.instagram.com/dietrichmaune/
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/dietrich.maune.artist/
At JMU - https://www.jmu.edu/smad/about-smad/our-people/maune-dietrich.shtml
The place where his exhibition will be - https://www.svacart.com/
126 - Gina Currence Alago - Theatre Folks Are Awesome - July 29, 2025 (00:44:58)
This week we lift the art that is local theatre! We welcome Gina Currence Alago who shares her part in the local scene and why the gift of theatre is worth investing in!
Gina is another vibrant participant in Harrisonburg’s theatre scene, and is also a mother, a friend, and an adamant supporter of local art.
While our conversation focuses on Theatre, the bigger realization is how positive an art-inspired life can be. The true value of expressive art is often found in the fervent discovery of simply being human. Oh the light, the light, the light!
A few mentions:
Ruby’s Arcade - The drama in a pizza pie! https://rubysarcade.com/
The Cave Show - Stand Up Comedy in a Cave - https://www.melrosecaverns.com/comedy
Shagwüf - An Amazing Band - https://www.shagwuf.com/
Back on the Farm - A Shenandoah Favorite - https://backhome-onthefarm.com/
Eunoia Theatre - Local Harrisonburg Storytelling - https://www.eunoiatheatre.com/about
125 - Joyce Sampson-Franklin - Just One Women’s Circle - July 22, 2025 (00:35:50)
This week we welcome Joyce Sampson-Franklin, founder of Just One Women's Circle. This organization is building a community of women who uplift, support, and empower one another. Joyce shares the mission, goals, and direction of the group and describes the scholarship opportunities they provide.
Simply put, Joyce inspires. She is another example of the amazing people who make up this town!
A few mentions:
Ruby’s Arcade - Finding joy in pizza and pins. https://rubysarcade.com/
Just One Women's Circle - https://www.justonewomencircle.com/
White Horse Auto Wash - https://www.facebook.com/WHAWHarrisonburg/
Salon 11 - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063763923165#
Ralph Sampson - Joyce’s brother - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ralph_Sampson
Valley Olive Oil and Balsamics LLC - https://www.valleyoliveoil.net/
124 - The Gang’s All Here - July 15, 2025 (00:32:36)
We had an unexpected guest cancellation this week. No worries, we adapt! Jay, Brittany, Christian, Chris, and Mike catch up on the latest happenings of the past few weeks.
Normal antics ensue. With an off the rail discussion concerning modern vernacular…
Links to the events and places we mention are in the show notes!
A few mentions:
Ruby’s Arcade - Jewel of the Wine Brothers Building! https://rubysarcade.com/
Alpine Goat - Great brewery and stage - https://alpinegoatbrewery.com/
Rockingham Harrisonburg SPCA - https://rhspca.org/
Waiting for Godot - A few tickets still available!
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/waiting-for-godot-tickets-1388594275859
Fatal Fifties Affair - Friendly City Players
https://www.friendlycityplayers.com/fatal-fifties-affair
Rev. Billy C. Wirtz with Bob Driver at Clementine Cafe
https://checkout.square.site/merchant/MLWQ92RKSRCV0/checkout/6UNDGQQ7FU5FJBKLYH5EQNOS?src=embed
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