Best Harrisonburg Podcasts (2026)

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149 - Grant Penrod - Hardcore Punk Artist - January 6, 2026 46:17

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Yay! A 4th season! And what better way to start a new year than with one of Harrisonburg’s premier punk musicians, Grant Penrod! Grant shares his background and tells us about his two current bands, Crab Action and Krode, both a must-see experience in Harrisonburg. We talk about the infamous Rock Lotto event and how interesting Harrisonburg’s music…

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Episode 73: Bundok Books, Puyallup, Washington 47:31

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On this episode, we head to the Pacific Northwest to visit with Sascha and Gem Schaudies, owners of Bundok Books in Puyallup, Washington. Books We Talk About: Gender Swapped Fairy Tales by Karrie Fransman and Jonathan Plackett, Saints of Storm and Sorrow Gabriella Buba, Battle of the Butts Jocelyn Rish, The Last Gifts of the Universe by Riley Augus…

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Clothed in Eternity

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The next two Sundays we will be preaching through 2 Corinthians 5. Paul begins this chapter picking up where he left off at the end of chapter 4 where he says, "We are afflicted in every way, but not crushed; perplexed, but not driven to despair; persecuted, but not forsaken; struck down, but not destroyed…So we do not lose heart." (2 Corinthians 4…

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148 - Extra Material! - Visiting the Past and Appreciating Art - December 30, 2025 30:49

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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 …

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Part 27: Satan Cast Down

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This passage recapitulates the same story depicted in the previous section but this time in greater detail. There is a basic progression at work: Christ triumphed, Satan attacked, God protects his people. This is the way that human history unfolds. The devil and his angels make war against Christ and His angels and His people. It is exactly what ha…

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Christmas Eve Service 2025

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By Covenant Presbyterian Church - Harrisonburg, VA

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147 - Douglas Howdyshell - Traveling to Peru - December 23, 2025 42:15

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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 Pizz…

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The Word Became Flesh

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The prologue of John’s Gospel is one of the most beautiful statements on the Person and work of the Lord Jesus in the entire Bible. Indeed, there may be no more theologically significant statement in all of Scripture than, “And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us…” (vs. 14). John takes us into Trinitarian depths just far enough for us to know …

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146 - Gordon Davies - Local Recording Engineer - December 16, 2025 55:36

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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 …

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Part 26: A Woman, A Child, and A Dragon

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Revelation 12 forms another kind of theological break in the action. It stands in the very center of the book and helps to explain further the source of all the church’s trouble in this world. Remember the state of the churches addressed in chapters two and three. Some are patiently enduring heavy persecution. Some are preparing for persecution. Ot…

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145 - Taylor Endres - Backyard Fossil Adventures - December 9, 2025 46:50

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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 var…

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Part 25: He Shall Reign Forever and Ever

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The seven seals ended with a surprising silence. When the seventh seal was broken, there was silence in heaven for half an hour. It was the calm before the storm, the final judgment. The seven trumpets recapitulate the same epoch as the seven seals. The Seals and the trumpets both follow a pattern of four and three. The first four seals (The four h…

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144 - Sofia Samatar - Local Writer - December 2, 2025 48:08

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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 …

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Part 24: The Two Witnesses

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There is perhaps no more hotly debated passage in the Book of Revelation than chapter 11. It is a particularly complex passage filled with challenging allusions to various Old Testament texts such as Zechariah, Daniel, Exodus, 1 Kings, and Ezekiel. It is a passage filled with temple imagery and the symbolic use of numbers. The passage portrays “two…

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143 - Tony DiStefano - Photographer and Creative Advocate - November 25, 2025 36:59

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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 …

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Part 23: The Little Scroll

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The Book of Revelation employs a great deal of recapitulation, that is viewing the same set of circumstances or events from various angles. You may recall that between the sixth and seventh seals there was a theological interlude which included two views of God’s people (chapter seven). The full number of God’s redeemed were depicted both as 144,00…

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Thanksgiving Evening Service 2025

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By Covenant Presbyterian Church - Harrisonburg, VA

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142 - Sara Christensen - Owner of The Lady Jane - November 18, 2025 40:54

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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, advoca…

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Part 22: “Nor did they repent”

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There is no way to talk about Christianity in any substantive way without giving special attention to repentance. To repent is to turn away from one thing in favor of something else. In the Bible, repentance means to turn away from sin and turn in faith to the Lord. It is a firm “no” followed by a grateful “yes.” In chapter one of his gospel, Mark …

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141 - Ivan Christo- The Busy Creator - November 11, 2025 50:54

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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 recordin…

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Part 21: The Seven Trumpets (2)

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With the breaking of the sixth seal, John saw the final judgment of God upon the fallen creation (6:12-17). The seven trumpets present another vantage point of the Lord’s judgment. There seems to be an intensification which may be due to the fact that the trumpets are instruments of warning. This descriptive intensification may also be due to the f…

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140 - Field Trip to Restless Moons! - November 4, 2025 33:18

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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 r…

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Part 20: The Seven Trumpets (1)

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In the trumpet and bowl judgments we find some of the most frightening images in the Book of Revelation. It is vital that we understand these visions within the symbolic categories in which they are written. We must also understand how these visions are shaped by Old Testament imagery and how they would have been understood in their immediate first…

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139 - 3rd Annual Spooktacular! - October 28, 2025 38:48

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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 wi…

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Part 19: Silence in Heaven and the Prayers of the Saints

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Chapter eight begins with the breaking of the seventh seal which depicts a silence in heaven following the final judgment depicted in the breaking of the sixth seal (6:17). The silence in heaven is that of holy awe following the final judgment. It may also be considered the quiet before the storm as the vision of the trumpets will reveal the judgme…

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138 - Dean Suttles and Katie McAnally - Travelers Find Harrisonburg - October 21, 2025 54:10

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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 w…

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Part 18: The Church at Rest

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The opening of the sixth seal commences the final judgment and the destruction of the present fallen world. But before the opening of the seventh seal there is a dramatic pause while the redeemed of God are assured of the Lord’s protection even as they endure calamities. They are sealed from spiritual harm which harkens back to the same protection …

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137 - Alison Trochia and Becca Stehle - Madea and Harrisonburg’s Theatre Scene - October 14, 2025 40:40

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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…

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Part 17: The Church at War

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As we move into chapter seven of Revelation we enter into territory over which there is strong disagreement between Christians. Our approach toward a proper understanding of Revelation is to begin by taking it on its own terms. As we saw at the beginning of the series, the Book of Revelation began as a letter sent to the churches in the region of A…

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136 - Dana Sprowl and Jake Burtner - Harrisonburg’s Own - October 07, 2025 54:48

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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…

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Part 16: Who Can Stand?

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By Covenant Presbyterian Church - Harrisonburg, VA

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135 - SuperGr8, Rocktoberfest, and How a Song Is Created - September 30, 2025 47:04

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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 Thea…

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Part 15: The Voice of the Martyrs

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The section of Revelation which begins in chapter six presents readers with not only interpretive challenges but also significant theological questions related to God’s judgment and mercy. One of the things we learn is that for justice to be done, particular acts of judgment are required. Justice is not an abstract idea but a reality that God is br…

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134 - Rachel FitzGerald - Musician and Head Chef - September 23, 2025 40:45

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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.…

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Part 14: The Cavalry of the Lamb’s Judgment

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In his vision of heaven (chapters 4 & 5) John saw a throne with a figure of great majesty sitting upon it, a scroll sealed with seven seals, and a Lamb who appeared to have been slain. The figure on the throne handed the scroll to the Lamb. We read in chapter five that the Lamb alone was worthy to open the scroll. In chapter six he will begin to do…

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133 - Dr. Kristofor Wiley - Professor, Park Ranger, Time Traveler - September 16, 2025 42:34

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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 du…

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Press On

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Scripture describes salvation not as a singular, once and for all moment. Rather, salvation consists of the Spirit’s sovereign work of regeneration (the new birth), sanctification, and final glorification. The initial work of regeneration may be seen as a coin. On the one side is the Spirit’s sovereign work. On the other side is our response of rep…

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132 - Bob and Me - Show Preview! - September 9, 2025 36:34

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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…

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Part 18: As One with Authority

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Jesus has completed his great Sermon the Mount. The sermon serves as a kind of membership charter in the Kingdom of God. That is, citizens of God’s Kingdom will be characterized by a particular way of life which reflects the Lordship of Jesus. Members of the new covenant community – the church – are possessed of a righteousness that is not their ow…

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131 - Paul Somers - Harrisonburg’s Creative Catalyst - September 2, 2025 56:20

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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 a…

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130 - Aili Huber - The Silk Moth Stage - August 26, 2025 48:02

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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 theat…

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129 - The Amateur Rodeo - Quintessential Harrisonburg Band - August 19, 2025 42:38

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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 op…

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128 - Ian Chinnery - From Delaware to Bingo - August 12, 2025 35:09

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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.c…

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127 - Dietrich Maune - Painter and Professor - August 5, 2025 45:34

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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 D…

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126 - Gina Currence Alago - Theatre Folks Are Awesome - July 29, 2025 44:58

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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 Theatr…

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125 - Joyce Sampson-Franklin - Just One Women’s Circle - July 22, 2025 35:50

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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 …

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124 - The Gang’s All Here - July 15, 2025 32:36

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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 …

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123 - Gramma Howdyshell - A Moment In Time - July 8, 2025 23:34

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This week Chris and Mike honor Gramma Howdyshell! Over twenty years ago, at a family get together, we had the opportunity to hear Gramma sing a few songs on the porch. Fortunately we had an old cassette recorder nearby and happened to catch a few songs! We decided to share the moment with you, in all its unpolished splendor. Gramma had a cold that …

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122 - Podcast News! - We Need Your Feedback - July 01, 2025 40:06

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This week we go straight to you, dear listener, for feedback! The gang goes meta this week, talking about the podcast and where you might like to see it go! As we evolve into an awesome show about cool people doing cool things, we are hoping you can help us come up with a great new title for the podcast that better reflects the quirky nature of wha…

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121 - Waiting For Godot in Harrisonburg - The Cast and Director Speak - June 24, 2025 44:08

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A reunion of sorts! We welcome the cast and director from a local production of Waiting For Godot at The Little Grill! We talk all about Samuel Beckett’s famous play being performed in a Harrisonburg staple. Ron Copeland, Fadia Vergara, Tom King, and Jay Zehr share their thoughts about the play and the venue itself, our beloved Little Grill! Get yo…