Breakfast With Barry Lee

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.

Barry delves into 'pop culture' with the celebration of Bubble Wrap Day (bet you can't pop just one).  It's also Hot Chocolate Day, and inquiring minds want to know what the difference is between hot chocolate and hot cocoa.   

On this episode Barry shares a true story of how the simplest of deeds can impact a life. 

With today being National Corn Chip Day and the Super Bowl only a few weeks away, Barry thought the time was right for a bacteria count regarding 'double-dipping'.

It's National Big Wig Day, Kazoo Day and Fun At Work Day.  Barry sets aside some time to reflect on the 'old' Cold War memories of 'duck and cover' drills.

On this episode Barry interviews Tom Crosby who drives a brand new car every week and then writes reviews for AAA.

On National Spouses Day, Barry's wife joins him on the podcast to reminisce how he almost botched his proposal to her. 

Today is 'Plan For Vacation Day', Irish Coffee Day and Opposite Day.  Also on this episode, Barry reacts to the response from yesterday's podcast in which listeners confirm that saltine crackers are difficult to find in grocery stores.

Barry celebrates National Compliment Day, Beer Can Appreciation Day, and Peanut Butter Day.  He also asks the question:  Why are there are no saltine crackers on the store shelves?