Breakfast With Barry Lee

On National Cuddle Day, Barry explores the benefits of cuddling (with a human or a pet);  it's also Technology Day, where he shares an unusual invention 'wish-list'.

Barry's guest on the podcast today is a former broadcast buddy, Terry Cornwell.  Terry shares stories from his career in sports including NFL and NHL video replay, and documentaries about 'wounded warrior' athletes.  

With the arrival of the first snow, Barry reminisces about listening intently as a kid to the radio announcer giving the school closings, and the irony of becoming a broadcaster making those snow announcements to school kids for 44 years.

Today is 'Thank God It's Monday Day' as Barry invites his listeners to look for the 'positive' on this first Monday of 2022.  Also, how far can you toss a fruitcake?  On the Brain-Buster, after January 1st, what is the next most popular day for people to Google 'hangover cures'?  

It's National Buffet Day, and Barry shares his 'love' and 'concerns' while maneuvering the buffet line.

Barry celebrates the first day of 2022 with his podcast family by sharing some folk superstitions about attracting good luck to the new year. 

Join Barry Lee for his New Year's Eve party tips as well as a list of the bizarre objects that will be lowered at midnight in communities all across the country.  Sardines anyone? 

On this busy episode Barry celebrates Bacon, Baking Soda, and recycling your live Christmas tree for the birds, and then visits with four Chain of Checks Champions.

It's 'Tick Tock Day' and it's time to take care of some unfinished business as the new year approaches.  Also, Barry shares the results of a new survey that reveals when 'responsible' people put their Christmas decorations away.

Today is Short Films Day, National Card Playing Day and Chocolate Candy Day.  Barry celebrates with his stash of chocolate covered malted milk balls.

In addition to today being National Fruitcake Day, Barry is joined by First Night Winchester Executive Director, Christine Germeyer.  She'll highlight the artists and comedians that will be downtown performing on New Year's Eve. 

It's National Whiners Day, Thank-You Note Day, and Candy Cane Day.  By the way, if every household in the world left Santa two chocolate chip cookies on Christmas Eve, how long would he have to run to burn it off? 

Merry Christmas!  Barry's daughter joins him on this special podcast to confess what she and her brother used to do in the wee hours of Christmas morning when they were kids. 

Barry celebrates Christmas Eve with his podcast family by way of  poems, stories and a little 'fa-la-la-la-laughs.  Join the party!

Grab hold of the aluminum pole ... it's Festivus!  It's also National Re-gifting Day and Barry shares more gift ideas that cost under a penny.  On the Brain-Buster, 14% of us have seen this at an office party.  Seen what?

Money tight this year?  On this episode Barry shares a list from his Christmas file of gifts that can be given for under a penny.  On the Brain Buster, 7% of people who throw Christmas parties cut corners by doing this ...

Barry's guest today is Tina Carty-Stine, co-chair of the Whittier Acres Luminaries.  Each Christmas Eve the neighborhood lines their streets with 6,000 luminaries, and gives gifts to non-profits. 

Barry's special guest on this episode is Lenny Millholland, the Sheriff of Frederick County, Virginia.  Lenny shares some humorous and heartwarming stories about being one of Santa's helpers.

Barry's special guest is realtor and podcaster Sharon Farinholt, who shares some 'sweet' Christmas traditions her family enjoys.    

Barry's special guest on this episode is Elise Stine-Dolinar of the United Way of Northern Shenandoah Valley.  Topics include the fundraising campaign and how listeners can volunteer their talents to help neighbors in need.

On this episode, NPR's Dave Mattingly joins Barry as they reflect on the years they worked together at WINC.  There's lots of laughs including the morning show's trip to Jamaica, and Dave's Christmas tradition.  

It's all about eggnog on today's podcast, from the Brain-Buster to the history, and what the heck is a 'nog'?  Barry shares his Eggless Eggnog recipe for all to enjoy. 

On this tasty episode, Barry interviews his dear friend and broadcast buddy Paula Kidwell, who brought Yummty Cake to the radio station every Christmas.  On the 'Brain Buster':  What singer is the Queen of Christmas?

On this episode Barry shares a true story of a family's unique tradition with their Christmas tree.

On today's podcast Barry visits the local Toys For Tots distribution center and interviews the Regional Director, Tonja Phillips.