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
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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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 Swinging String Rings of Justice. And we sing about Bingo Heaven while we play Bingo.
After the show, we get together with our talented friends Jay and Britney to discuss the zeitgeist of the day. Our podcast is hyper local, but universally accessible to anyone with a slight penchant for short, 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
Wednesday Jun 11, 2025
Wednesday Jun 11, 2025
So honored to have Bill Howard join us for an episode and talk to us about the old days, the new days, the good days, and all the music and theatre in between!
For you guitarist fans, Bill even shares how he came to playing lead guitar and uses improv to refine his style. A fun listen!
A few mentions:
Ruby’s Arcade - Talk some music and have some pie! - https://rubysarcade.com/
The Judy Chops - https://www.thejudychops.com/
Mothman Rodeo - https://www.facebook.com/mothmanrodeo/
Queen City Music Studios - https://www.queencitymusicstudios.com/
Patio Series at Golden Pony - https://www.goldenponyva.com/events-list/2025/6/7/pony-patio-summer-series-at-the-golden-pony
Waiting For Godot at The Little Grill - https://downtownharrisonburg.org/events/waiting-for-godot-the-little-grill/2025-07-10/
Tuesday Jun 03, 2025
Tuesday Jun 03, 2025
Ellen Atwood joins us to talk about her musician’s journey! She shares her tale of travel starting with local roots here in Harrisonburg onward to Germany with next plans for Troy, New York!
Singer songwriters will appreciate Ellen’s story. She explains her strategies and motivations. She inspires with her adventurous spirit! So glad she was able to stop by for the show!
A few mentions:
Ruby’s Arcade - Die beste Pizza der Welt! - https://rubysarcade.com/
Ellen’s site - https://www.ellenatwoodmusic.com/
Ellen on Insta - https://www.instagram.com/ellenatwoodmusic/
How German sounds compared to other languages - https://www.dailymotion.com/video/x123y62
Townie Together, supporting Erika Furrow as she receives treatment for MS - https://www.gofundme.com/f/sharing-sunshine-with-erika-furrow?attribution_id=sl:ae4aba19-7725-42fc-94aa-da584afbb8be&utm_campaign=natman_sharesheet_dash&utm_content=amp13_t1&utm_medium=customer&utm_source=copy_link
Ellen’s listening pics -
Gordi - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gordi_(musician)
Katie Gavin - https://katiegavin.com/
Lucy Dacus - https://www.lucydac.us/#/
Tuesday May 27, 2025
Tuesday May 27, 2025
Ashley Hunter brings a peak of the nomadic lifestyle to our podcast! As a musician, an educator, yoga instructor, and counselor, she has found a path in this world that is fascinating to hear. Ashley inspires by sharing what she has learned in her travels and how her experiences manifest among those fortunate enough to call her a friend.
It doesn’t hurt that she did spend a few years playing music with Dr. How and the Reasons to Live!
A few mentions:
Ruby’s Arcade - Travel to flavor town, right in the basement - https://rubysarcade.com/
Far Out of the Box - All things Ashley -
https://faroutofthebox.com/
Far Out of the Box - Insta
https://www.instagram.com/faroutofthebox/
Friendly City Hoops - Insta
https://www.instagram.com/friendlycityhoops/
Star Destroyer in Guatemala
https://www.facebook.com/groups/516704659790759/posts/1196302581830960/
Tuesday May 20, 2025
Tuesday May 20, 2025
This week Brittany invited a surprise guest and we are so glad she did! Vian Ozic is a pole dancer from Pink Ambition Pole Fitness. She shares her fascinating story about how she found herself here in our ‘burg and how she found the local pole community.
Vian is a great, positive ambassador, highlighting the multifaceted pieces that embrace the art, the sport, and the people of the pole community.
A few mentions:
Ruby’s Arcade - Our forever ever sponsor - https://rubysarcade.com/
Pink Ambition Pole Fitness -
540.214.8917
info@pinkambitionfitness.com
31-C East Market St. Harrisonburg, VA 22801
https://www.pinkambitionfitness.com/
Vian Ozic - Insta - https://www.instagram.com/viani_ani9/