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

Aug 26, 2026

50 min

Okay. This one gets weird. Read on.
We have the unique opportunity to meet one of Mumshackles’ favorite characters: Hagrietta! We learn a little bit about Mums, her background in theatre and how she finds her inspiration and direction for her improv work.
And then... Hagrietta appears and the show goes off the rails. Fun time!
A few mentions:
Questions? Join us!  https://www.BrothersHowdyshell.com Or email us at BrothersHowdyshell@gmail.com
Get a beer and enjoy the vibe at our favorite Harrisonburg brewery!  https://www.RestlessMoons.com/
Duckpin bowling meets pizza in a basement! https://RubysArcade.com/ 
Visit Hagrietta at The Friendly City Fables! - https://www.facebook.com/friendlycityfables

Aug 26, 2026

50 min

Aug 18, 2026

44 min

Brian Webb shares his search for his own community and how he found it here in Harrisonburg! A proud lead volunteer for the Levit Family Foundation, Brian proves that getting involved in volunteer service is a great way to find your place!
So follow your passion folks! Find something you love and surround yourself with good people!
A few mentions:
-Wanna be a sponsor? Join us!  https://www.BrothersHowdyshell.com Or email us at BrothersHowdyshell@gmail.com-Here’s to another round of sponsorship! Go support these wonderful people at the wonderful brewery!  https://www.RestlessMoons.com/-Meeting Harrisonburg’s duckpin bowling and pizza needs! https://RubysArcade.com/ 
Levitt Amp Music Series - https://www.downtownharrisonburg.org/levitt-amp-music-series
Harrisonburg Downtown Renaissance - https://www.downtownharrisonburg.org/
July 19th 6-8pm - Joslyn & The Sweet Compression - https://www.facebook.com/share/19BhFYkYas/

Aug 18, 2026

44 min

Aug 12, 2026

48 min

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.2025Harrisonburg 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

Aug 12, 2026

48 min

Aug 5, 2026

56 min

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 the documentary, “No More Punk Time” by Tarik Begic, Kyle Johnson, William Russell and Pat Jarrett, regarding 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.comVisit and drink!  https://www.RestlessMoons.com/Visit and bowl! https://RubysArcade.com/ 
Bryan on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/skinnypickinsScott on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/scott.whitten.12Alaskan 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

Aug 5, 2026

56 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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