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!

The Brothers Howdyshell

Welcome to this - our opus of absurdity. Each week on a Tuesday night at a basement bar in Harrisonburg VA we host a friendly little gameshow we call, Bingo Is Life!

We spin the Wheel of Fate, we ponder the Skulls of Destiny, we unleash the potential of paper airplanes. And we sing about Bingo Heaven while we play Bingo.

After the show, we get together with our talented friends Jay, Britney, and Christian to discuss the zeitgeist of the day. Our podcast is hyper local but universally accessible to anyone with a slight penchant for lively discussions on music, comedy, history, games, and of course- the scene in our little town of Harrisonburg Virginia. 

Join us and enjoy the simple pleasure of living in a small town full of the most interesting and the most mundane. Take a break from the politics and any semblance of serious discussion. Laugh about something silly with us. Hearing is believing. 

Episodes

2 hours ago

48 min

This week we are joined by the owner of the newly renovated Table 1888, formerly known as The Joshua Wilton House. Just an FYI - the cool people call it, The 88.
Ethan shares his story of the new restaurant and the new vibe. He tells us about the “Just More Fun” ethos that tries to honor the rich history of this location while building a path to something new and exciting! Go visit and see the great changes for yourself!
A few mentions:
Our creative universe:  https://www.BrothersHowdyshell.com Our townie back porch:  https://www.RestlessMoons.com/Our townie duckpins: https://RubysArcade.com/Our newest sponsor: https://www.instagram.com/wizardmodebrewcade/
Table 1888 - https://table1888.com/Table 1888 Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/table1888/Visit H-burg VA - https://visitharrisonburgva.com/places/table-1888-restaurant-and-hotel/Local News, WHSV on Table 1888 - https://www.whsv.com/video/2026/08/31/table-1888-opens-downtown-harrisonburgs-historic-joshua-wilton-house/

2 hours ago

48 min

Sep 16, 2026

54 min

We have the great fortune to meet with a local musician’s musician, Perry Blosser! As a “hired gun” Perry has the opportunity to play with lots of local groups and has great insight on our homefront scene.
He shares his story of how he started, what he’s doing, and where he’s going. And all the while gives a kind nod to the people, the community, and of course, the music we are all so fortunate to have nearby.
A few mentions:
Go get that merch!  https://www.BrothersHowdyshell.com Go get that beer! -  https://www.RestlessMoons.com/Go get that pizza! -  https://RubysArcade.com/Go get that game! - https://www.instagram.com/wizardmodebrewcade/
Perry Blosser - Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/perry.blosserInsta - https://www.instagram.com/perryblosser/
Playing with Ebony Nicole @ The Music Hall in Lynchburg - https://academycenter.org/event/ebony-nicole-and-friends/
At the Get Tight Lounge (RVA) with Rebecca Porter - https://calendar.gettightrva.com/shows/two-steppin-tuesday-s-w-rebecca-porter-22-sep
And opening for SG Goodman with Jacob Ritter at the Broadberry -
https://thebroadberry.com/event/s-g-goodman-w-jacob-ritter-of-the-wilson-springs-hotel/the-broadberry-2/richmond-virginia/

Sep 16, 2026

54 min

Sep 8, 2026

53 min

For those who understand the joy a bubble can bring! We welcome a first time guest, Price Crenshaw, proprietor of Bubbles By The Burg. Price tells us how her travels led her to find the beauty of the bubble and eventually led her here to our own little burg!
Price reminds us how creative our Harrisonburg entrepreneurs can be and how lucky we are to have them here!
A few mentions:
Info on the band, the pod, the gameshow and more!  https://www.BrothersHowdyshell.com A community hub and some mighty fine beer! -  https://www.RestlessMoons.com/THE basement pizza of the burg! -  https://RubysArcade.com/NOW OPEN! Wizard Mode Brewcade! - https://www.instagram.com/wizardmodebrewcade/
 
Bubbles By The Burg - https://www.bubblesbytheburg.com/
Bubbles By The Burg social - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61557591443701

Sep 8, 2026

53 min

Sep 1, 2026

52 min

Jonathan Stewart returns to talk about his improv inspired play, “Agree To Disagree.”  Also with us are two folks from the cast, Brian Smallwood and Alan Diehl.
If you are a fan of improv, you need to listen to this episode! Whether you want to find great local improv to watch or are interested in finding an improv group to join, this conversation shines a nice light on our fantastic scene! 
A few mentions:
Visit our hub!  https://www.BrothersHowdyshell.com Get your craft beer on -  https://www.RestlessMoons.com/Get your basement pizza on -  https://RubysArcade.com/ 
BandCamp - Dr. How album with extra tracks! - https://drhowandthereasonstolive.bandcamp.com/album/frisky-biscuit-live-2026
Agree to Disagree - https://www.facebook.com/events/1589756705997293/1589756709330626/
Rocktown Improv - https://www.facebook.com/rocktownimprov/
Friendly City Fables - https://www.facebook.com/friendlycityfables/
Jonathan Stewart - https://www.facebook.com/jonathanpstewart
Brian Smallwood - https://www.facebook.com/BrianMacInnisSmallwood
Alan Diehl - https://www.facebook.com/alan.diehl.3
“Something New” by the Steel Wheels - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WHqk_1Op4Do

Sep 1, 2026

52 min

In Harrisonburg Virginia?

Come join us! We play Bingo is Life - The Game Show every Tuesday night at 7:30 in Ruby's Arcade 

100B 165 S Main St Harrisonburg, VA 22801

Contact us at: BrothersHowdyshell@gmail.com

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