Virginia Is For Laughers

Join our fun conversation on music with this very talented trio in singer songwriter Valerie McQueen, Sera Petras of the Findells and October Thomas from VS.  They talk about their creative process of mixing harmonies and acoustic guitars for their original songs; how they got their start in music and biggest musical influences. Find out how they feel about doing Karaoke and the craziest thing that has ever happened to them performing live. Join us for the “Zen” moment on the joy of living in the present and hear the best advice they’ve ever been given for a great life tip and more! It’s another fantastic episode you won’t want to miss.

 

These musicians are performing live at the Outdoor Summer Fun Series

1 Tribe Farm, Mount Sidney, VA  

2nd Fridays June - October

VS. is performing June 11; Aug 13 and Oct 8

“Bring your tribe to the 1 Tribe Farm!” ~ Cornbread the Comic

https://1tribefarm.com/pages/upcoming-events

https://www.x2comedy.com/

 

VS. (pronounced versus)

Spotify Link: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6n4SC52ndbTmwkN7eTiHBZ?si=TWRwpX4EStKJoczns5ZhpA&dl_branch=1

Facebook: VS. @vsmusicva

Instagram: @vsmusicva

You Tube:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyDreH1eOffv1TE2ygalKaQ 

Join us for laughs and most memorable moments in comedy with comedians Cornbread the Comic (Waynesboro), Mike Moran (Baltimore) and Christopher Cantrell (Richmond). Listen to a fun Ron White story, how they got their start in comedy and more! Hear their unique sense of humor on what they do when people say, “Tell me a joke”.  For an added bonus, tune in to hear Cornbread’s tips from self-marketing to what stock to buy. Plus, find out how you can perhaps get your start in comedy at a local open mic that one of these comedians hosts in this fun you won’t want to miss episode!

 

These comics are performing at the kickoff event June 11!

Outdoor Summer Fun Series  - 2nd Fridays June - October

1 Tribe Farm, Mount Sidney, VA 

“Bring your tribe to the 1 Tribe Farm!” 
~ Cornbread the Comic

https://1tribefarm.com/pages/upcoming-events

https://www.x2comedy.com/

 

Cornbread the Comic:

Facebook: Kenny Lee Robinson

Website: https://cornbreadthecomic.com/

 

Mike Moran:

Instagram: @Mike_Moran_Comedy

Facebook: Michael Moran (Mike)

Facebook: A Support Group for Depression and Anxiety, where we eat Cereal.

 

Christopher Cantrell

Instagram: @csc21293

Twitter: @csc21293

Hosts an open mic at Brother’s Craft Brewing in Harrisonburg, VA

Every 3rd Thursday starting May 27, 2021

 

Join us for a fun chat with Stacy Rae & Chris from 1 Tribe Farm. They share their wellness journey and experiences of raising animals and promoting sustainability in the community with their blended family. Learn about their clean and transparent food system offering you fresh grass fed beef, pork, chicken, eggs, honey products and the meaning of integrated health on the land. Find out about their classes and events including the NEW Outdoor Summer Fun Series plus unique serene lodging options & more. All in Mount Sidney just 20 minutes south of Harrisonburg! 

 

To buy their farm goods, get tickets to events & more just visit: 1tribefarm.com

 

To learn more about X2 Comedy visit:

www.x2comedy.com 

Join us to hear how Ken went from college football player to double amputee leading to his work with Princess Diana to help rid the world of landmines and his work at JMU. He and his wife, Kim, have been on Oprah and their love story featured in Reader’s Digest. They have four kids with their youngest, Lucy, at UVA; Duncan (JMU grad); Campbell (VMI grad) and Hayden (Colorado School of Mines grad) and be sure to listen to what Ken’s three son’s playfully think about his fatherhood;-) Once JMU's former Director of the Center for International Stabilization & Recovery (CISR) and now Political Science professor this civil war buff has written 5 books and counting. We discuss his most recent book release America’s Buried History: Landmines in the Civil War that includes the history of landmines in Virginia.  Don’t miss out on this world leader’s wisdom nuggets on second chances and his philosophy on life’s biggest blessings. Enjoy!

 

To purchase America’s Buried History: Landmines in the Civil War visit Amazon (last check only 16 left!):
https://www.amazon.com/Americas-Buried-History-Landmines-Civil/dp/161121453X/ref=sr_1_1?crid=WDGKPECVYSX1&dchild=1&keywords=america%27s+buried+history&qid=1621368658&sprefix=America%27s+Buried,aps,138&sr=8-1

 

To learn more about X2 Comedy visit:

www.x2comedy.com

Join New & Improv.’d, JMU's longest running improv troupe, today to celebrate X2 Comedy’s 3-year anniversary! X2 Comedy did their first show with them. It's a special part interview, part show episode featuring these amazing, fun and talented students. They talk about what Superhero they would be and why; how the pandemic has been for them and their troupe; what they learned; how they adapted and more! Then be sure to stay tuned for the show part for more laughs and fun. Listen to them play Radio Game; Press Conference and Love Infection that comes with an Arnold Schwarzenegger impersonation or an attempt of one anyways;-) So fun!

 

Follow New & Improv.’d on Social Media:

Facebook: New & Improv.’d @JMUimprov 

Instagram: @jmuimprov

To see the YouTube video reference with Dawn Davis Womack and Diego Fernando Salinas visit:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=LGfnpWllahM&t=4s

Or search: Sarah - alcoholic mom in No Perfect Home 

 

To learn more about X2 Comedy visit:

www.x2comedy.com

Join us for good times and transparent moments with comedians Travis Spencer and Bennie Blonkoe Perry. Listen to how they got into comedy, their comedy styles and don’t miss out on Bennie’s Dave Chappelle impersonation!  These blue comedians share what’s it’s like to do clean comedy, talk about life during Covid and tell a couple bomb stories. We also had a tender impromptu prayer for Travis’ mom, Thelma Spencer, who was in the hospital.  We dedicate this episode to her. Since this recording she has passed away. We honor her life. Rest in peace, Thelma.

 

Get tickets to see Travis & Bennie perform at Comedy & Kizomba Night:

www.friendlycitydanceroom.com

www.x2comedy.com

 

Watch Travis’ documentary:

Evil Lives Here Season 7, Episode 4: My Brother Made History

 

www.investigationdiscovery.com/tv-shows/evil-lives-here/full-episodes/my-brother-made-history

Also on Discovery+, Prime Video, iTunes, VUDU, Google Play 

Meet Phillip and join us to listen to this young entrepreneur’s story that began at age 9. Find out what lead to the vision and opening of Friendly City Dance Room on Court Square in Harrisonburg. Hear about pivots made during Covid-19 and get the inside scoop on a true story connection with X2! It’ll confirm without a doubt that you don’t even know how to dance to pick up some fun new dance moves with Phillip and his crew. Find out what all the dance room can offer you and learn more about the upcoming monthly Comedy & Kizomba Nights. These part dance lesson, part comedy show events are kicking off May 8, 2021 with special guest host, Landon Turner, former NFL player from the Valley and brews available for purchase from Restless Moons Brewing!

Get tickets to Comedy & Kizomba Nights:

www.friendlycitydanceroom.com

www.x2comedy.com

 

Restless Moons Brewing:

www.restlessmoons.com

 

Social Media:

Facebook: @friendlycitydanceroom

Instagram: friendlycity_danceroom

 

Facebook: @x2comedy

Instagram: @x2comedy

 

Facebook: @restlessmoons

Instagram: @restlessmoons

Landon Turner joins us today. This Shenandoah Valley 4 star recruit and ESPN Top 150 player with D1 offers from all over the country played for UNC Chapel Hill and started his NFL career with the New Orleans Saints. He's also the son of this podcast host! Check out their playful chemistry as Landon shares stories from youth football to the NFL and beyond. Find out how sharing his pet peeve of airplane emergency rows ultimately landed him a job in his new career as a software engineer. Hear what it’s like for him to have a comedian for a mom and how you can meet him in person as he hosts the upcoming kickoff Comedy & Kizomba event at Friendly City Dance Room in Harrisonburg, VA.  See below for various ways to get in touch with Landon and laugh as you listen to find out which ones are best!

 

To message Landon and/of if you’re a gamer you can reach out to him via:

 

Instagram: @landon_lewis_turner

Twitter: @El_Tee_78

LinkedIn: Landon Turner | linkedin.com/in/landodev/

PlayStation: UNC_dragondeez

PC Gamers on Steam: LT_HAMM3R

 

Get tickets to Comedy & Kizomba Night:

www.x2comedy.com

www.friendlycitydanceroom.com

 

Looking for things to do in the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia besides hiking? Love to laugh and hear people’s stories? Then this is the podcast for you. Join Comedian Dawn Davis Womack also known as your happy hour BFF. Listen to her ‘first steps in facing her fears’ story that lead to launching X2 Comedy in the Valley 3 years ago. She’ll share her hiking misadventures; announce the first 2 guests; when episodes will drop and how you can be a part of building X2 Comedy history and the Virginia Is For Laughers podcast. Cheers!