Breakfast With Barry Lee

It's National Pistachio Day, and Barry celebrates 'the smiling nut' with a bag of his own, and some advice for the shells.   

On this episode Barry observes National Clam Chowder Day and Chocolate Covered Nut Day.  On the Brain-Buster Quiz, one in four people admit that they have committed this crime ... what is it?

Today is National Toast and National Chili Day.  Barry chats about all things chili, including the chili he and his wife create without meat.

It's National Dog Biscuit Day, and Barry shares a list of healthy fruit and vegetable snacks approved by the AKC.  He also discusses his guilt over not buying his dog any biscuits made from lamb, because he himself doesn't like lamb.

It's everything George today in honor of Washington's birthday.  Joining Barry on the podcast today is Scott Straub from the French and Indian War Foundation, and Scott shares stories of the influence that Winchester, Virginia had on the young Washington's military and political career. 

In addition to National Sticky Bun Day, it's also Presidents Day and Barry shares some fun tidbits of trivia about our Commanders In Chief.

In addition to 'Love Your Pet Day', it's also 'Comfy Day' and 'Cherry Pie Day'.  Barry also shares the surprising research behind the surveys of determining the happiest countries in the world.   

On today's episode, the 'eyes' have it.  Well, actually, the eyelashes have it.  It's National Lash Day and Barry shares almost everything you wanted (or didn't want) to know about those three to four hundred hairs around your eyeballs.   

Today is 'Random Acts Of Kindness Day' and on this episode Barry shares an experience from his college days when he witnessed a kind act in a boring laundromat.

Barry's guest on the podcast today is artist Kirby Lewis.  Kirby is constructing a tactile collage made up of pictures of veterans (past and present) that will be displayed permanently in a Winchester restaurant (Claudio's Pizza), and he needs podcast listeners to email those pictures.

It's 'Singles Awareness Day' and on this episode Barry explores the benefits of 'always being there for myself', or as some describe it, 'independently owned and operated'.

It's a busy podcast on this Valentine's Day as Barry reflects on the Super Bowl from yesterday, and then jumps into some of the ancient traditions for finding a mate.  Tune in as he slings some sentimental sass to his bride. 

On this the next biggest day for food consumption in the U.S. (behind Thanksgiving), Barry shares some gastro-trivia and on the 'Brain Buster' asks, "This is the slowest weekend for what?"

On this 'special edition' podcast, Barry interviews his Uncle Walter Grunder on his 100th birthday.  Walt was a navigator on a B-17 bomber in World War II and received The Purple Heart.

In addition to today being Peppermint Patty Day and Make A Friend Day, Barry shares his idea of how to move peace talks along in Ukraine by way of Girl Scout Thin Mints.

On National Umbrella Day Barry reveals the sinister side of an umbrella's life.  On the Brain Buster Quiz, this shows up on 14% of tattoos, what is it? 

In celebrating National Pizza Day, Barry poses this public safety question:  "When you see a pizza delivery vehicle approaching in your rearview mirror and the light is illuminated on top, are you supposed to pull over?"

On Boy Scouts Day and Kite Flying Day, Barry relives his kite-flying days and ponders the indestructible qualities of celery strings.  

On this episode Barry shares his 'go-to' show on Sunday nights:  "All Creatures Great And Small."  From the original series in the late 70's to visiting James Herriot country in 2019, to the new series on PBS ... he's hooked.  

On today's podcast Barry shares a letter from an 11 year old to her letter carrier and the AKC's list of most loyal family dogs.  On the Brain Buster:  "What is the #1 thing that families text about?"  

Since our nasal passages play a critical role in viral invasion and transmission, Barry has thoughts of packing away the new nose hair trimmer his wife gave him for Christmas.  

With Winter Olympic TV coverage beginning today, Barry share his excitement about the games, especially the ski jumping.  He also chats about his visit to Lake Placid and the thrill of seeing ski jumping in person.

Being that today is Optimist Day, Barry zeroes in on positivity and gratitude, and asks, "What is a hoptomist?"  On the calendar, a moment to remember the Day The Music Died.  

Barry celebrates National Tater Tot Day and ponders the meteorological skills of a large rodent. 

Barry's guest on this episode is Scott Straub who shares a dare he accepted from a friend 40 years ago ... and how they pulled it off.