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Virginia Is For Laughers

Host Dawn Davis Womack

Your go to podcast about all things non-hiking in the Shenandoah Valley! Love to laugh and hear people"s stories? Then tune in for fun, engaging and informative episodes with interesting people and find out more about things you can do & see here. Join host comedian Dawn Davis Womack whose claim to fame is having a son that made it to the NFL. BFFs and strangers alike find she’s light-hearted, genuine, family-oriented and never late for a happy hour! NEW episodes drop every Wednesday wherever

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All Episodes

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109: Annual Event with Historical Environmental...

Virginia Is For Laughers ·

2023/04/05

Laughers, learn how early settlers of downtown Harrisonburg initiated the degradation of the Blacks Run stream in this friendly fun chat with laughs. Learn how you can make a difference and help make a positive impact on our environment from here to the Chesapeake Bay. Learn the history, purpose and goals of this annual event. Discover the most unusual things that have been found over the years! Hear stats and learn about the improvements that have been made so far. Learn about the importance of

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108: Comedian Melissa Douty: 'Top 101 Comics in the...

Virginia Is For Laughers ·

2023/03/29

Laughers, be sure to catch this humorous and candid chat with Melissa Douty, a national touring comedian who opened for Arsenio Hall, Maria Bamford and made the Top 101 Comics in the Country for the World Series of Comedy Main Event held in St Louis, MI finishing Top 9. Raised in Clifton Forge, VA and known for her downhome charm and quick wit she appeals to fans young and old. Hear a fun story about when she first realized she was funny. Listen to an entertaining story of her start in stand up

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107: Comedian Donna Lewis: NASA by Day & Comedy by...

Virginia Is For Laughers ·

2023/03/29

Laughers, be sure to catch this humorous and authentic chat with Donna Lewis, a national touring comedian who opened for Marsha Warfield and Maria Bamford. Listen to stories about what she does for NASA by day and discover what prompted her to pursue comedy later in life. Find out about her favorite places to perform across the country. Listen to experiences of competing and receiving a standing ovation to a sold out audience at Court Square Theater in Harrisonburg, VA pre pandemic that advanced her

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52:29

106: Urban Wood Program: An Environmental Collab &...

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2023/03/22

Laughers, get educated and have fun making a difference through the Urban Wood Program, a Gold Medal Governor’s Award recipient for its environmental work. Take unique workshops where you can make wood pieces for your home from repurposed wood out of the trees damaged by this invasive beetle and so much more! Learn where the Emerald Ash Borer originated and how it destroys trees at an unbelievable rapid rate. Find out how it impacts bats used in Major League Baseball. Learn the history and plans to

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41:16

105: Morrison Bruce Center: Community Fitness...

Virginia Is For Laughers ·

2023/03/15

Get your “Fit-Spiration” and learn about a vast array of healthy lifestyle and fitness programs available to the community in the Morrison Bruce Center at James Madison University. Listen to an engaging and playful chat with Dr. Liz Edwards who shares with us the center’s history founded by the legendary Dr. Judith Flohr to honor the legacies of Dr. Bruce and Dr. Morrison. This Kinesiology student lead center mentored by faculty provides extensive programming developed by the students from the age

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51:27

104: Marydean Draws: An Artist & Illustrator with a...

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2023/03/08

Enjoy this playful, encouraging and inspiring conversation with laughs on art, creativity and ‘being better humans’ with Mary Hairston, an artist and illustrator. Listen to the story of this Shenandoah Valley Virginia-based artist who transitioned from being an ESL teacher to opening up her own art business because she couldn’t find what she was looking for so she began creating it! Inspired by God’s word, creation and community she created fun, colorful, engaging art to capture your imagination,

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57:15

103: “Choose Your Own Adventure” ~ Joel Byars:...

Virginia Is For Laughers ·

2023/03/01

Enjoy a playful and inspiring chat with laughs with Joel Byars, Comedian, Podcaster & Trophy Husband. Listen to a heartwarming story about The National Pediatric Cancer Foundation who contacted Joel to help Ethan make his comedy dreams come true by helping him perform live on stage! Discover lessons he’s learned interviewing 400+ comedians at the top of their game including Jeff Foxsworthy, Cedric the Entertainer, Nate Bartgatze, Mark Norman and many others. Listen to his story about his amazing

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51:16

102: New Kind of Comedy Experience! “Help! My Baby’s...

Virginia Is For Laughers ·

2023/02/22

Enjoy this playful chat with laughs as you get a sneak peak behind the curtains of this surreal sitcom spoof! Meet Tim Wiggins and Jake Gerl creators, writers and producers of “Help My Baby’s a Rat!”, a Third Story Studios production. Discover where they met and how their mutual love for comedy, writing and all things bizarre lead to generating creative and thought provoking content. Find out how you can experience “Help! My Baby’s a Rat!” wherever you listen to podcasts and how to see its live

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101: Comedian, Storyteller & TV Writer Adam Bush {Ep...

Virginia Is For Laughers ·

2023/02/15

Listen to an engaging story filled episode with lighthearted moments from Adam Bush. He’s a Comedian, TV Writer and cancer survivor that grew up in Louisiana and travels the globe sharing stories. Find out how he won a contest to open for Mike Birbiglia on Broadway; how he builds a comedy career in today’s world and what’s on his TikTok! Discover his writing process; how he disciplines himself daily and how he focuses on building a career leaning on his strengths. Discover how his father's untimely

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81:15

100: The 100th Episode! Highlight Reel of Comedians...

Virginia Is For Laughers ·

2023/02/08

Celebrating our 100th Episode with you! Need a laugh? Love fun? Like stories, games, and discounts? Then join us for this special episode made just for you and grab your promo code for some delicious munchies. Get a behind the scenes peek into the lives and funny minds of this diverse line up of 42 comics. They are some of the local, regional, and national touring comedians seen on our hilarious X2 Comedy shows! From JMU’s New & Improv.’d troupe to LA comic Lachlan Patterson who performed in our

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51:16

99: Coast Guard Helicopter Pilot to Comedian &...

Virginia Is For Laughers ·

2023/02/01

Listen to an engaging and playful chat with laughs with Comedian and Writer, Noah Miller. Find out how he went from flying helicopters to doing standup and writing TV pilots. Listen to what it was like for this ‘nomad’ to grow up in Iowa and discover what inspired to join the Coast Guard. You’ll even learn some of their lingo! Find out what prompted him to make the switch to a comedy career and listen to him tell the tale of trying it for the first-time in St. Petersburg, Florida. Get his insights

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98: British Businessman & Dual Citizen James Carter...

Virginia Is For Laughers ·

2023/01/25

Listen to a delightful and fascinating chat with laughs with dual citizen James Carter. From Bath, England to the Shenandoah Valley, listen to his story and hear some history of his home city with recommendations for what to do and see. Find out how his first business selling baby products funded his family’s move to America. Learn his biggest takeaway from this experience that influences him as an entrepreneur today. Hear about his experience of getting his Green Card and becoming a US Citizen

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97: Raised by Clowns: Comedian Joey I.L.O. “Comedy...

Virginia Is For Laughers ·

2023/01/18

Listen to a fun, funny and heartwarming chat with laughs with Comedian Joey I.L.O. who was raised by Clowns. He’s been on Last Comic Standing, Thou Shalt Laugh 5, Dry Bar Comedy, Yes TV, Comedy Channel and a regular on The DATENIGHT Tour. After having a stroke at age 21, hear how comedy saved his life! Hear how he overcomes the adversity of his disease and the hope he has from his ability to create and make people laugh. Learn where he is from and hear stories of his youth including a fun story

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96: Vocal Artist & Renaissance Woman Kelly May Brown:...

Virginia Is For Laughers ·

2023/01/11

Listen to a fun, interesting and friendly chat with laughs on all things Kelly May Brown, an indie pop tunes artist with a blues-y-twist and Shenandoah Valley native. Listen to her telling stories of where her love for classic cars comes from, the restoration project of her ’54 Chevy Pickup, where she learned how to weld, make fire pits and her wine bottle art business. Discover her approach and artistic process to create one-of-a-kind pieces for you. Hear about her experience singing the National

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95: Pastors & Entrepreneurs Becca & JJ Slye:...

Virginia Is For Laughers ·

2023/01/04

Listen to an authentic, fun and transparent chat with laughs with pastors, parents, entrepreneurs and natives of the Shenandoah Valley, Becca & J.J. Slye. Listen to their love at first sight story and how their faith plays a big role in their family and business. Hear stories of what lead them to serve at Full Circle Church and purchasing their family’s business with two store locations in Rockingham, Virginia and in Pawley’s Island, South Carolina. Discover their process for preparing Sunday

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48:15

94: Discover Fitness: Tips & More from Personal...

Virginia Is For Laughers ·

2022/12/28

Listen to a delightful and empowering chat with laughs on all things fitness with Personal Trainer and Certified Functional Strength Coach, MJ Saunders. Listen to her remarkable story of how a national hero inspired her to develop her athletic career. Get helpful and practical fitness tips for all ages that can make a big difference whether you are an athlete or fitness enthusiast. Listen to her experience of meeting the standard for the Olympic trials. Discover the lessons she learned along the way

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49:43

93: Jon Henry General Store: 1800’s Historic Home...

Virginia Is For Laughers ·

2022/12/21

Listen to an informative, fun and humorous chat on all things Jon Henry General Store with Jon Henry himself. From a multigenerational family of farmers, truckers and trades folks, hear Jon’s story and learn about the rich history of this 1800’s historic home. Learn about their Jumpin Run farm that produces the locally sourced food they have in the store sought after by chefs and restaurants. Listen to Jon tell fun stories of his family produce peddling on Route 11 when he was a kid. Known for

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43:40

92: Merge Coffee Company: Family Owned With Award...

Virginia Is For Laughers ·

2022/12/14

Listen to an upbeat fun chat with laughs on all things Merge Coffee with one of the owners and new comic, Duck Matthews! Hear his story and the story behind their business name. Find out how they got started and what inspired them to open up their business. Discover their company’s core values and learn about their green sourcing ethics. Learn about the complex system of sourcing coffee and what specific regions of the world where coffee grows well. Discover how international farmers can reach out

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91: White Oak Lavender & The Purple WOLF Vineyard:...

Virginia Is For Laughers ·

2022/12/07

Listen to an uplifting and delightful chat with laughs on all things lavender available to you on this interactive eco-friendly farm and just breathe! Hear the story of how their agri-tourism business adventure started and has grown has grown into a popular year-round agritourism venue. Discover how this premier lavender destination provides hospitality, hope and encouragement through their high quality culinary, bath, body and spa products. Find out about their popular lavender ice cream and

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44:12

90: Ho Ho Ho They’re Back! It’s Santa & Mrs. Claus on...

Virginia Is For Laughers ·

2022/11/30

Listen to a super fun and joyful chat with lots of laughs on all things the North Pole with Santa and Mrs. Claus! Find out how this year’s busy season is going for the famous Christmas couple and what helps them keep the elves on task to make all the toys this time of year. Listen to them share their love story and find out what keeps the spark going in their marriage after all these centuries! Learn more about elf life at the North Pole including what their weddings look like in their Winter

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