The Manilow Method

S01 Bonus Episode: Hosts Logan Allen & Barry Harris recount what is publicly known about the recording sessions conducted by Barry Manilow throughout 1995 and 1996. None of the songs were released at the time, but a handful of them were released in the 2000s on various projects and compilations.

S01 Bonus Episode: Hosts Logan Allen & Barry Harris review the 1998 Barry Manilow live DVD "Close Up!" which was filmed during the UK leg of the Reminiscing Tour (a.k.a. "The Clicker Tour") in 1998. The tour promoted his then-new studio album SUMMER OF '78.

S01 Bonus Episode: Hosts Logan Allen & Barry Harris look back at Barry Manilow's "Live By Request" television performance which aired live on A&E on December 5, 1996, which was used to promote his then-new studio album SUMMER OF '78.

S01 Bonus Episode: Hosts Logan Allen & Barry Harris look back at The Second Barry Manilow Special which aired on ABC on February 24, 1978, which was used to promote his then-new studio album EVEN NOW.

S01 Bonus Episode: Hosts Logan Allen & Barry Harris look back at season 1 after airing the season finale and share what they are setting out to do in season 2.

S01EP06: In the Season 1 finale, hosts Logan Allen & Barry Harris explore Barry Manilow’s 1982 live album Barry Live in Britain. They begin with a round up of the various media formats the album has been released on over the years, followed by the musical personnel who contributed, and then song-by-song analysis of all the songs on the original release. Next, they recap of each of the hosts’ t...

S01EP05: Hosts Logan Allen & Barry Harris explore Barry Manilow’s perennial classic 1990 holiday album Because It’s Christmas. They begin with a round up of the various media formats the album has been released on over the years, followed by the musical personnel who contributed, and then song-by-song analysis of all the songs on the original release. Next, they recap of each of the hosts’ top...

S01EP04B: Hosts Logan Allen & Barry Harris continue their conversation on Barry Manilow’s platinum-selling 1982 studio album Here Comes the Nigh. They begin with song-by-song analysis of all the songs on Side 2 on the original vinyl release, the Oh Julie! extended play record, and a session outtake that was re-recorded and released in the 2000s. Next, they recap of each of the hosts’ top 3 fav...

S01EP04A: Hosts Logan Allen & Barry Harris explore Barry Manilow’s platinum-selling 1982 studio album Here Comes the Night. They begin with a round up of the various media formats the album has been released on over the years, followed by the musical personnel who contributed, and then song-by-song analysis of all the songs on Side 1 on the original vinyl release.

S01EP03B: Hosts Logan Allen & Barry Harris continue their conversation on Barry Manilow’s self-titled 1980 studio album Barry. They begin with song-by-song analysis of all the songs on Side 2 on the original vinyl release as well as session outtakes that later emerged publicly, followed by a recap of each of the hosts’ top 3 favorite songs, and then the hosts each pick their Most Valuable Play...

S01EP03A: Hosts Logan Allen & Barry Harris explore Barry Manilow’s self-titled 1980 studio album Barry. They begin with a round up of the various media formats the album has been released on over the years, followed by the musical personnel who contributed, and then song-by-song analysis of all the songs on Side 1 on the original vinyl release.

S01 Bonus Episode: Hosts Logan Allen & Barry Harris explore Barry Manilow’s 1997-98 concert tour that supported his "Summer of '78" 1996 album: The Reminiscing Tour, a.k.a The “Clicker” Tour. With the help of an interactive, electronic wheel, the tour’s setlist varied wildly night after night. This tour gave fans the opportunity to hear some beloved album cuts for the first (and possibly only)...

S01EP02B: Hosts Logan Allen & Barry Harris continue their conversation on Barry Manilow’s 1996 studio album Summer of ’78, a concept album featuring songs that would have been heard on the radio in 1978. They begin with a song-by-song analysis of the final 5 songs on the original release as well as a review of the Hot Summer of ’78 remix album released in 1997, followed by a recap of each of t...

S01EP02A: Hosts Logan Allen & Barry Harris explore Barry Manilow’s 1996 studio album Summer of ’78, a concept album featuring songs that would have been heard on the radio in 1978. They begin with a round up of the various media formats the album has been released on, followed by the musical personnel who contributed, and then song-by-song analysis of the first 7 songs on the original release.

S01 Bonus Episode: Hosts Logan Allen & Barry Harris explore the soundtrack of the 1978 film Foul Play which features Barry Manilow’s hit single Ready to Take a Chance Again.

S01EP01B: Hosts Logan Allen & Barry Harris continue their conversation on Barry Manilow’s career-defining 1978 studio album Even Now. They begin with song-by-song analysis of all the songs on Side 2 on the original vinyl release as well as session outtakes that later emerged as bonus material, followed by a recap of each of the hosts’ top 3 favorite songs, and then the hosts each pick their Mo...

S01EP01A: Hosts Logan Allen & Barry Harris explore Barry Manilow’s career-defining 1978 studio album Even Now. They begin with a round up of the various media formats the album has been released on over the years, followed by the musical personnel who contributed, and then song-by-song analysis of all the songs on Side 1 on the original vinyl release.

S01EP00: Meet hosts Logan Allen & Barry Harris. They are two singer/songwriter/musicians from Illinois and Pennsylvania respectively, and they share a passion for the music of Barry Manilow. Learn about their background, the format of the show, and why they wanted to create this podcast.