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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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69: Mulligan’s Golf Center: Play & Learn on the NEW...

Virginia Is For Laughers ·

2022/07/06

Listen to a playful, informative chat with laughs with Wendy Kern, LPGA Professional and Co-Owner of Mulligan’s, Shenandoah’s Premier Golf Facility! Listen to her story and hear about the new double decker driving range with Trackman Range that has games, courses and interactive experiences that are fun and help improve your skills. Never been? Listen to a description that paints a clear picture of what you will experience. Learn about The Smash Factory on the second level and what’s in it for you

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68: The Wishing Well: A Travel, Event Planning &...

Virginia Is For Laughers ·

2022/06/29

Listen to a fun, delightful and informative chat with laughs on all things The Wishing Well with Terrie Dean! Listen to her story and find out about the life changes that inspired her to open this boutique. Discover how they serve all budgets and customize travel for you. Hear about the most touching and memorable events they have planned to date. Learn about the increasing trend of Celebration of Life events that birthed out of the pandemic. Discover what’s unique about working with their florists

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67: Arts Council of the Valley: Arts You Can See, Do...

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2022/06/22

Listen to a super fun upbeat chat with laughs on all things Arts Council of the Valley with Executive Director, Jenny Burden! Listen to Jenny’s story and find out when she first discovered her passion for the arts. Learn about the community initiatives available to local artists and art educators. Discover all you can see, explore and experience! Find out more about the art exhibitions in their three galleries and where they find the artists. Get information on where you can see public art dating

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66: Cave Comedy Shows with Lachlan Patterson: Last...

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2022/06/15

Listen to a fun laidback engaging chat with laughs filled with entertaining short stories including the one that inspired Lachlan headlining in the Cave Comedy Shows in Harrisonburg! Known for his sarcastic and observational humor, hear about Lachlan’s whirlwind start in comedy at 19 years old and when his obsession to do it for a living began after a 3-year hiatus. Listen to the story of Chaka Khan auditing a stand up comedy class he was in. Discover how an invitation from a classmate/professional

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50:56

65: The Wayne Theatre in Waynesboro! Executive...

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2022/06/08

Listen to a lovely passionate chat about the arts with Tracy Straight and learn about all things The Wayne! Originally a Vaudeville House in 1926, hear the restoration story that was several years in the making fueled by volunteers as a gift back to the community. Find out what original elements were kept from the 1926 Vaudeville House. Learn what’s unique about the four spaces available to you for events and rentals. Hear more about the Exhibit Galley and how fun they make it for you! Discover the

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64: Comedian Miss Gayle: ‘The Black Redneck Woman’...

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2022/06/01

Listen to a highly entertaining chat with Miss Gayle rich with stories and laughs! Find out how Miss Gayle got billed in comedy as ‘The Black Redneck Woman’ and hear the story of how she got her start over a bet at a backyard BBQ. Find out how she was discovered at her first comedy open mic to go on performing professionally for all branches of the military doing several overseas tours. Listen to what it was like in the comedy business when she started 30 years compared to today. Discover her early

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63: Hamilton Voice Studio: Singing Lessons with Sarah...

Virginia Is For Laughers ·

2022/05/25

Listen to a friendly, playful and inspirational chat with Sarah Hamilton who teaches voice lessons from kids to adults with a philosophy “There is no such thing as a person who can not sing. If you can speak, you can sing.” Hear her story including the “big moment” when she stepped into herself as a singer. Learn what a typical day is like for a voice student in college and how the intensity influenced her schedule now running her a private voice studio. Get insights on how a background in athletics

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62: Mountain View Farm in Mt. Solon: Wedding &...

Virginia Is For Laughers ·

2022/05/18

Listen to a fun-loving chat with laughs with Tracy and Deb Shaver on signature weddings and stylish events you can create with personalized touch of rustic elegance at Mountain View Farm in Mount Solon! Hear the story of how these upstate New Yorkers made their way to the Shenandoah Valley now sharing their breathtaking panoramic views of the Allegheny Mountains and stunning sunsets on the farm with others. Learn about the original 1929 structures on their property that add to the charm of the

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61: LuLubunny Home: Vintage Finds, Reclaimed Decor &...

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2022/05/11

Listen to a delightful chat with laughs on all things vintage finds with the incredibly talented and creative Deb Shaver, owner and operator of LuLubunny Home. A transplant from New York to the Valley, listen to the story that brought her and her family to Virginia. Discover when and how she found her passion for vintage and antique items. Get her insights on how items can be repurposed for modern times. Hear stories and get ideas on where you can find vintage items. Listen to where she gets the

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60: For Kids! Explore More Discovery Museum: Kelly...

Virginia Is For Laughers ·

2022/05/04

Listen to a friendly playful chat with laughs on all things Explore More with Kelly Snow, a “career fundraiser” who is passionate about children’s causes and the ‘power of play’! Hear her story and find out more about the team behind all the creative programs and classes offered. Learn about Maker City and hear stories about some of what the kids have made it so far. Learn about the fun missions kids can do in the Lego League program and how kids can get involved. Hear some of the creative ideas

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59: OPHIE! Distinctive & Eclectic R&B Artist {Ep 59}

Virginia Is For Laughers ·

2022/04/27

Listen to a delightful, easygoing, authentic chat with Mike Op’t Hof aka OPHIE described as ‘late to the music scene, but well worth the wait with a distinctive style that connects with his audiences’. Hear his story and the inspiration for creating Late Bloomer a mix tape album that lead to opening for a major act! Discover how he communicates through his music and hear his philosophy on music creation. Find out how the last couple of years looked like for him as an artist and a new father over the

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58: Top 50 In The World: Golden Tee Golf Gamer Steve...

Virginia Is For Laughers ·

2022/04/20

Listen to a fun and informative chat on all things Golden Tee Golf with Steven Puff, a Top 50 in the world gamer from the Valley! Hear his story on he got into playing this golf arcade game that has become a part of bar room pop culture since 1989. Find out about the close-knit community that has a lot of FUN meeting up for tournaments and online. Discover what the tournament atmosphere is like and how they work. Learn some Golden Tee Golf Gamer terminology that describes how the players play the

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57: Spencer Hatcher: Country Music & Bluegrass Artist...

Virginia Is For Laughers ·

2022/04/13

Listen to this easygoing, fun and inspiring chat with Spencer Hatcher, deemed the greatest country music artist & band coming out of Broadway, Virginia! Hear his stories that landed a Mountain Dew Commercial and inspired the name of his band, Spencer Hatcher & The Ol’ Son Gang. A graduate of East Tennessee State University, find out how a record deal in Nashville and the pandemic altered the course of his life and career plans. Get the inside scoop on how this banjo TikTok sensation created

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56: withSimplicity: A Clean Beauty Boutique with...

Virginia Is For Laughers ·

2022/04/06

Listen to this uplifting chat with the charming and funny Irina Dovganetskiy, Owner & CEO of withSimplicity, featuring beautiful clean beauty with products safe for you! Listen to her story of relocating to the US from Russia at 12 years old and how this experience inspired her interest in cosmetics. Hear the love story with a “hometown boy” that brought her to Harrisonburg. Find out how she learned to make cosmetics with natural ingredients and how the business started in her kitchen. Listen to

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55: Harmony Harvest Farm: Fresh Farm Flowers Shipped...

Virginia Is For Laughers ·

2022/03/30

Listen to this delightful entertaining chat with sisters, Jessica and Stephanie, from Harmony Harvest Farm to hear the story of this multigenerational farm with over 200 types of flowers! Listen to the touching fun stories about building beautiful personal connections with their customers and how they hard as they work on the farm. Find out how they deal with the challenges of their business and lessons they’ve learned. Get some key helpful design tips on flower arranging and how to extend the life

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54: Once a Runway Model Now a Comedian/Actor: Clean...

Virginia Is For Laughers ·

2022/03/23

Listen to a jovial chat loaded with laughs with comedian and actor, Clean Ryheem! From ripping the runway at New York Fashion Week to GEICO commercials, listen to his story that began by being raised by his grandparents. Discover why he quit his job as an Accountant to pursue a career in entertainment. Hear stories about how he got into modeling and what his experiences were like. Listen to his fun proposal story asking his wife Breonna to marry him while working the runway at New York Fashion Week

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53: 47 Years On Trains! Retired Railroad Conductor...

Virginia Is For Laughers ·

2022/03/16

Listen to a friendly interesting chat about trains and life on the railroad with Kevin Kinsey, a retired Railroad Conductor who ran the route from Strasburg to Harrisonburg, now abandoned! Learn more about what training is involved and the typical career path is in this field. Listen to the biggest changes he’s seen over his 47 years on trains. Find out what happened to the cabooses and why. Learn the difference between the job of a Railroad Conductor and Locomotive Engineer. Hear about the fun

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52: The Lady Jane Shop: Home Goods & Handmade Gifts...

Virginia Is For Laughers ·

2022/03/09

Enjoy a delightfully friendly fun conversation with Sara Cristensen from The Lady Jane Shop. This charming downtown boutique shop is filled with unique items where you can enjoy warm conversation and laughter! Hear the story of the inspiration behind the shop’s name and the atmosphere she wanted to create from this ‘nerdy’ book lover. Listen to what some of her favorite works are by her favorite author. Discover the kinds of “goodies” you can buy and how interested Independent Artists can submit

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51: Veteran & Suicide Survivor Travis Coyle: Living...

Virginia Is For Laughers ·

2022/03/02

Listen to a warm friendly conversation with this veteran who possesses a great sense of humor with impactful insights and a message of hope. Listen to the incredible story of his suicide attempt and what helped him change his perspective to find hope, happiness and love after. Learn more about his final mission to make a difference for vets & their families with their peer-to-peer groups at Living Waters Freedom Initiative and their big vision with the Veterans Across America Campaign. Hear the

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50: Melrose Civil War Caverns: Underground History of...

Virginia Is For Laughers ·

2022/02/23

Enjoy this friendly fascinating chat with laughs on the rich history of Melrose Caverns dating back to 1748 with Dick Yancey and Jack Yancey! Listen to the story of why the caverns have been closed since 1968 and what prompted its reopening. Learn about historic tax credits and how they used them for the caverns. Hear the story of working with their local electricians to put in new lighting and some of the exciting elements they found in the process that haven’t been seen in over 50 years. Listen

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