Breakfast With Barry Lee

On today's episode Barry celebrates Bubba Day and Rocky Road Ice Cream Day, then shares what he discovered inside his humane mousetrap.

It's National Running Day and Barry reveals something personal that he does while running (lumbering).  He also shares a heartwarming story from his files for a 'What Are The Odds Wednesday'.

It's National Smile Day and Barry's guest will elicit smiles with his stories of working behind the scenes with reality TV shows.  Parson Brown grew up in the Shenandoah Valley and now lives in Los Angeles, and his journey began with a camera in high school. 

On this Memorial Day Monday Barry reminds his listeners to 'remember' those that sacrificed their lives, and to fly their flag.  And it's time for Winchester Royals Baseball, and Barry's guest is Joe Harmon to talk about home-game free admission and the renovation of Bridgeforth Stadium.  

On this episode, Barry interviews faithful podcast listener Rodny Concepcion to see how he is adjusting to life in Columbia, South Carolina.  It's also National Road Trip Day and we seek the answer to what 63% of Americans consider the most crucial thing to be for a 'successful' road trip.

After skipping two years due to COVID, Stephens City celebrates it's history with the Newtown Heritage Festival this Friday and Saturday!  Barry's guest with all the fun details is Tootie Rinker, the Festival President. 

Barry continues to observe Mental Health Awareness Month with a conversation with Dominick Halse, President of the National Alliance on Mental Illness, Northern Shenandoah Valley Chapter.  Dominick shares the variety of support groups and services that are available at no charge.

Today is Brother's Day and Barry reflects on a lesson he learned from his big brother in the midst of a badminton game with a neighbor.  It's also Aviation Maintenance Technician Day and Barry salutes his dad's 40 years with Eastern Airlines, working under company Presidents Eddie Rickenbacker and Frank Borman. 

Barry's guest on this episode is the founder of Blue Ridge Hospice, Helen Zebarth who reflects on 40 loving years of 'end of life' care. 

On National Rescue Dog Day Barry's special guest on the podcast is Patti Stinson with 'A Forever Home Rescue Foundation'.                      On the Brain Buster:  45% of pet owners say this is taking your love for your pet too far.  What is it?  

With today being 'May Ray Day', Barry shares the magic of absorbing his daily dose of Vitamin D while perched in his favorite, tattered lawn chair. 

Today is 'Visit Your Relatives Day' and 'No Dirty Dishes Day'.  As the family's primary dishwasher, Barry shares the joys and tribulations of washing dishes by hand.

On the calendar it's 'Graduation Tassel Day' and that triggered some thoughts that Barry shared as a commencement speaker at James Wood High School many years ago.  The topic was how little time it takes to make a difference in this world ... like moving a turtle out of the roadway (always in the direction it was headed).

Barry's guest on this episode is Cynthia Schneider, CEO of the Top of Virginia Regional Chamber.  Topics cover the upcoming Employer Expo hiring event and this summer's 'Corporate Challenge'. 

In addition to Police Week and Peace Officers Memorial Day, it's also Nylon Stockings Day and National Chocolate Chip Day.  Barry shares his habit of eating the chips right out of the bag ... and getting caught.

It's Dance Like A Chicken Day, Dog Mom's Day and Minature Golf Day.  Barry reflects on just how competitive people get with a friendly game of putt-putt, and celebrates the special bond between women and their dogs. 

May is 'Mental Health Awareness Month' and Barry's guest is Brandan Thomas, Executive Director of the Winchester Rescue Mission.  Brandan talks about the high percentage of his homeless residents at the shelter that suffer from a mental illness and 'where we go from here' as a community and nation.  

It's only for a fraction of a second, and we keep the frustration to ourselves, but when the driver forgets to unlock the car door when we go to get back in....or if you're the driver and you forget ... anyway, we cover it all on today's podcast.  

Barry's guest on today's podcast is Maximilian Janker from Germany who shares the fun traditions of some of the local villages and the May Tree.

Barry's guest on today's episode is Jay Keffer, Coordinator of this Saturday's 'Letter Carrier Food Drive' in Winchester, Frederick and Clarke Counties.  

Where do all of our lost socks go?  Is there a sock heaven?  Why do we keep all those 'strays' in our sock drawer?  Barry ponders these questions and more on Lost Sock Memorial Day. 

It's all about 'Mom' on today's podcast, including the things she told you over and over, and, the things you never heard her say.

Today is Kentucky Derby Day, Homebrew Day, and after months of asking, my brother-in-law John makes his debut on the podcast. 

Today Barry celebrates National Nurses Day and School Lunch Hero Day.  His special guest on the podcast is Abby Walters who shares the family fun happenings at next weekend's Strasburg Mayfest.

Barry's guest on today's podcast is Allison Mondell, Development Manager with Seniors First.  They chat about the new name and the variety of services they offer area seniors.  Barry also observes Cinco De Mayo, Astronaut Day, and Silence The Shame Day which strives to erase the stigma associated with mental illness.