Breakfast With Barry Lee

A very 'special' guest joins Barry this week:  Elena Jeannotte, Executive Director of 'Special Love, Inc.' shares how this nonprofit organization supports children with cancer and their families through free programs like Camp Fantastic, family getaways, emergency financial aid and scholarships. www.specialove.org

Joining Barry this week is Mark K. Kennerly, aka, DJ EmJaybeats.  Mark and his brother Quaye (DJ UnieQ) grew up in Winchester and became professional DJ's that host dance parties for celebrities and live sets on TikTok with thousands of followers.  Marks shares the story of how they evolved, plus talks about the 'All Access Dance Party' they're hosting on Friday,  May 1st at the Backseat Events Ce...

The Winchester Kiwanis Club of Winchester, VA will be serving up tall stacks of pancakes and sausage at their Spring Community Pancake Day on Saturday, April 25th.  The primary beneficiary is the "I'm Just Me Movement", supporting local youth and families.  Joining Barry to share the story are Carleton Rio, Pancake Day Chairman, and Tina Stevens-Culbreath, Executive Director of "I'm Just Me Moveme...

Two guests join Barry on this episode: Brad Veach, Executive Director of the Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival highlights the upcoming Festival, April 24th-May 3rd.  www.thebloom.com Jeffrey Alban, Artistic Director and Conductor of the Blue Ridge Singers chats about their Spring concert series:  "The French-American Connection".   www.blueridgesingers.org

Two special interviews on this week's show: 1- Traci Toth and Ann Lamanna from Wheels For Wellness talk about their elegant and fun 'Tablescapes' fundraiser on 4/19 that helps provide people with transportation to their medical appointments and treatments.  ( www.wheels4wellness.org ) 2-John Owens, Director of the 46th Annual Spring Follies at Laurel Ridge Community College in Middletown invites t...

A double-feature this week on the show.  Joining Barry are: 1- Jon Goldberg, Music Director & Conductor with the Main Street Chamber Orchestra talks about the 4/11 concert featuring 'Two Geniuses of Composition', John Williams and Beethoven. 2- John Lamanna with the Winchester-Frederick County Human Trafficking Task Force shares information about a free Regional Human Trafficking Awareness Seminar...

Who was the mystery writer that called himself 'The Humorist' and wrote the essays that appeared in the South Carolina Gazette in 1753 and 1754?  Through Shenandoah County resident Dr. Brent L. Kendrick's research, this colonial literary mystery has been solved over 270 years later!  Dr. Kendrick shares his journey in his new book, "Unmasking The Humorist - Alexander Gordon's Lost Essays of Coloni...

As a part of America's 250th Anniversary Celebration, a national exhibit that is crisscrossing the country will be coming to Middletown's historic Wayside Inn on March 27th and 28th.  Barry's guest to share the exciting news is the Mayor of Middletown, VA, Charles Harbaugh IV  www.freedom250.org           Facebook:  Town of Middletown, VA

The Relay For Life of Northern Shenandoah Valley presented by Shenandoah University steps off on March 20th at the James R. Wilkins, Jr. Events Center to benefit the American Cancer Society.  Barry's guest is longtime Relay volunteer and cancer survivor Michael Hummer who outlines the fun activities for all ages on 3/20, including lap themes from the 60's to today with music and costumes.  Michael...

A double feature this week on the show: 1- Steve Shafran talks about the Winchester C.A.S.T. For Kids Foundation and a special event he's coordinating to connect volunteers who love to fish with adults and veterans with disabilities and special needs for a special day on the lake. (castforkids.org)  2- Shelly Lee invites everyone to put on the green for the Pot O' Gold Party at Piccadilly's on 3/1...

On this episode, Barry visits Frederick County resident Ruth Martin on her 99th birthday.  She shares stories of her marriage to Robert, raising turkeys in Gore, operating a laundry mat on Amherst Street for 17 years, driving Special Ed school buses, adopting 5 children, fostering over 30 kids and her love for her church. 

On the show this week, Barry poses another "Why Is It?" question:  We all find it irritating to get phone calls during our meals, but just as irritating is when people call us while THEY'RE eating!     

On this episode, Barry hosts another segment of 'why is it?'  Why are national nonprofit organizations sending him money when seeking a donation from him?   

Two special guests this week to promote two special events: Rusty Holland, Executive Director of Concern Hotline, Inc. joins Barry to invite everyone to the 'Soup-er Bowl Bash' at Winchester Brew Works on February 7th.  Four food trucks will be competing for the 'Best Soup' crown, with paper football and other fun games.  ( www.concernhotline.org ) Robyn Miller, Executive Director of WATTS (Winche...

On this episode, Larry Weiss, Executive Director of the Winchester Education Foundation chats with Barry about the 'Community Comfort Campaign' to renovate the seating and carpeting in the Patsy Cline Theatre at John Handley High School. Barry also invites the community to the "Light A Path To End Pet Homelessness" event on Monday, February 2nd at 6:15 p.m.  The annual lighting ceremony honors our...

With National Disc Jockey Day arriving on January 20th, Barry shares some very personal stories on his 'calling' to pursue a 44 year career in radio. 

The lights and the tree have been taken down or put away, but the real work of Christmas is just beginning.  Barry turns to a poem written by Howard Thurman (1899-1981), an African-American theologian and civil rights leader who reminds us that the Star in the sky may be gone, but the heart of the Christmas message is just beginning. Barry also invites his newly retired wife Mary (a professor at S...

Marine Veteran Wayne David Hubbard of Winchester joins Barry on this first episode of 2026 to talk about the 'Veterans Poetry Project - Perseverance and Resilience'.  David talks about upcoming local workshops and an anthology to help veterans share their experience through writing. www.veteranspoetryproject7.wordpress.com

On this episode Barry celebrates the arrival of 2026 with some fun observations about resolutions and old folklore good-luck traditions on how to start off a new year.   

On this episode, Barry celebrates the arrival of Christmas this week with some fun observations, and also sits down with Brad Veach, Executive Director of the Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival to chat about New Year's Eve in Old Town Winchester.  The Festival and City of Winchester will be hosting a 6-hour laser light show with music, street performers, and vendors up and down the Old Town Mall wi...

On this episode Barry dives deeper into the Christmas season and spirit by passing along tips on re-gifting, office party etiquette, the Hallmark drinking game, and gifts for under zero cents.  He also talks about hanging the outdoor lights with his adult daughter ... a tradition that dates back to when she was little.  

From hurt, to help, to healing ... 'You're Not Alone Ministry' ... Support for Mental Health Challenges.  Joining Barry on this episode are Alan Umstead, Sylvia Tarro and Dan Skoda who share their personal stories of how they helped start this ministry that provides support groups and resources for individuals and families facing mental health challenges.  

This week the Christmas spirit soars through song!  Joining Barry on the show is Jeffrey Alban with the Blue Ridge Singers to invite all to their concert series, "The Very Best Time of Year" ( www.blueridgesingers.org )  Also stopping by is Dave Worthington with the Clarke County Community Band that will present three fun-filled Christmas concerts to benefit Chain of Checks  ( www.clarkecountycomm...

It's the week of Thanksgiving and Barry shares his love of this special day, and ponders why mashed potatoes taste better on Thanksgiving Day. Joining Barry on the show is Michael Hummer, a volunteer with the American Cancer Society and a cancer survivor.  Michael talks about 'Wrapping Up Cancer For Hope' ... a gift wrapping fundraiser at Apple Blossom Mall (11/28 & 11/29, December 12th thru the 2...

Frederick County Parks and Rec celebrates 25 years of holiday magic with the opening of their "Walking In A Winter Wonderland" at Clearbrook Park on 11/28.  Barry' guest on the show is Onna Keller, Program Supervisor with FCPRD who describes all the fun details and activities.   For details and tickets, log on to www.fcprd.net (Half of the opening night proceeds on 11/28 will benefit the Chain of...