The Barry and Joe Show

We're tossing out the news today because we have a guest on the program! Please welcome, Indie Folk artist, Governor Tom! LOS ANGELES, CA. February 21, 2023—Governor Tom, a pseudonym of actor/writer/musician Tom Wood, has announced his debut show, “TWO Badass-Singer-Songwriter STUDS, Two Guitars, One Microphone.” The show will be at Jeweled Universe, 1017 Mission Street, South Pasadena, 91030 on S...

The social media giant TikTok is the latest front in rising tensions between the U.S. and China. The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating another close call. A Mesa Airlines flight crew was forced to abruptly change course and halt a landing at California's Hollywood Burbank Airport when a Skywest Airlines flight was cleared for takeoff on the same runway. A growing number of young wor...

The U.S. Supreme Court will hear President Biden's proposal to forgive $400 billion in federal student loan debt. Challengers in six Republican-led states say it's an abuse of power that bypassed Congress. A federal judge in Texas is set to rule on a lawsuit seeking to restrict access to a drug widely used for medication abortions. The decision could be the most consequential ruling on abortion si...

Comic strip "Dilbert" has been dropped from major newspapers following racist comments made by creator Scott Adams. On a live YouTube stream, Adams urged white people to "get the hell away from Black people" and labeled Black people as a "hate group." Many newspapers, including The Washington Post and The Los Angeles Times, have announced they will no longer carry his comic strip. Facing a torrent...

Police in Vermont say DNA evidence from a discarded cigarette helped solve a 1971 murder. The federal government set to end pandemic-era payments, and nearly 30 million Americans across the country will have to experience a significant cut in their monthly food stamp benefits. Cineworld, the bankrupt owner of Regal Cinemas, said Friday that shareholders may lose all their money regardless of any r...

OC attorney accused of stealing $10 million to fund lavish Vegas lifestyle. Don Lemon to return to 'CNN This Morning' after training following comments on Nikki Haley's age. Woman shares harrowing tale of survival after falling 200 feet off cliffside.

After several years of drought, California's snowpack was well above normal, but still, water officials warned that the state is not out of the woods just yet. The good news is that statewide, the snowpack is 174 percent of average for this date and California is expected to see continued rain and snow over the next seven days. A Newport Beach attorney stands accused of living the high life in a L...

One man's quest to get the use and sale of all balloons is nearing success, as he says they bring more harm to the environment than they do good. Anchor Don Lemon returned to work after he receives formal training for his comments about Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley on “CNN This Morning,” network CEO Chris Licht said in an email to employees. “I sat down with Don and had a frank an...

Worthington Ford, know for owner Cal Worthington and his wild commercials, will close at the end of the month after the family announced its last dealership had been sold. Kentucky lawmakers consider drag show ban. The pending state bill would place strict restrictions on drag performances and other "adult oriented businesses."

Comedian Troy Hawke brightens pedestrians' days on the streets of London and New York with simple acts of kindness. A woman who fell 200 feet down a cliffside in the San Gabriel Mountains, broke her neck and then had to walk to her rescuers is sharing her story.

Today on the show please welcome Marketing and Promotions Director of our favorite radio station in So Cal, and also holding down mornings with Nic Harcourt, please welcome Jet! Microsoft announced this week that it is incorporating artificial intelligence into its software and search engine Bing as Google raced to announce similar plans. Catalytic converter theft in the Las Vegas valley put the b...

Catalytic converter theft in the Las Vegas valley put the bite on the Oscar Mayer Wienermobile early last week. J. Brett Blanton, a key official at the U.S. Capitol, is facing questions for the first time from lawmakers about a damning inspector general's report that accused him of misusing government property, wasting taxpayer dollars and impersonating law enforcement. A real life battle hit the...

Florida High School Athletic Association's board of directors removes questions about menstruation from participation forms. A New Jersey restaurant that's planning on banning children under the age of 10 is receiving both support and criticism on social media. There is a growing debate in the Hispanic and Latino communities about using the term “LatinX” as a gender-neutral identifier.

From the star-studded ads to Rihanna’s incredible halftime performance while pregnant, we've got the top entertainment moments from the Super Bowl. Microsoft announced this week that it is incorporating artificial intelligence into its software and search engine Bing as Google raced to announce similar plans. Disney could soon be losing control over a piece of its Magic Kingdom.

Kansas City Wins Second Title With Patrick Mahomes! Patrick Mahomes engineered a late drive, including a 26-yard scramble, to set up a short kick for Harrison Butker with 11 seconds left.

We're wrapping up the week with Music Aficionado Byron Gonzales! Bad Bunny captions on the Grammys had some drama, how much is too much edibles? AMC is charging more for certain tickets, and the old dead lady that was actually alive!

A former San Diego television anchor, Sandra Maas is suing local KUSI saying she was paid far less than her male counterpart. An 82-year-old woman who was pronounced dead at a nursing home on Long Island, New York, was found breathing at a funeral home hours later. You already own it, so why not make money on it? Here are some ways people in Southern California are using their homes to make a litt...

America's largest movie chain announced that the prices of a ticket will now be based on seat location: Seats in the front will be cheaper while those in the middle will cost more. The three-tier ticket pricing initiative, called Sightline at AMC, will roll out at all of its roughly 1,000 movie theaters by the end of the year. A man in Singapore is suing a woman who friend-zoned him for over two m...

A South Bay leader is heading to Sacramento to bring forth legislation that repeals cruising. Officials say 24-year-old Davion Irvin, the man accused of stealing two emperor tamarin monkeys from the Dallas Zoo, was arrested near a transit train station. Zoo officials say Irvin is also likely linked to other incidents and tampering. California officials are considering a plan to make flag football...

A polar vortex has descended over the Northeast, bringing sub-zero wind chills from New York to Maine. The U.S. Coast Guard rescued a man from rough waters moments after the yacht he'd been on capsized, and later found it was the same man who was accused of leaving a dead fish at the "Goonies" house. Doctors are sounding the alarm when it comes to marijuana edibles as too many people are ending up...

It's the end of the week so we're bringing on another friend of the barry funkhouser show, please welcome, the Radio Realtor, Don James!

Missing monkeys returned to Dallas zoo, the most recent episode in a series of potentially criminal incidents there. Actress Andrea Riseborough will keep her surprise best actress Oscar nomination following an internal investigation, the CEO for the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced Tuesday. It's no secret that Southern California housing is not cheap. But how many jobs do you...

It’s no secret that after years of remote work, many employees are more than a little reluctant to return to offices. That’s prompted some employers and commercial landlords to stir a little fun into the mix. Egg Shortage Effects on the Central Coast. Tom Brady announces retirement. The legendary NFL quarterback announced his (second) retirement on social media.

Elaine White is seeking help after dozens of men have arrived at her Plano home believing they'd paid for sex or drugs online. The San Francisco Recreation and Parks Department has a new price for a controversial $1.7 million public restroom at a park in the city’s Noe Valley neighborhood. The twinkling LED lights of the Bay Bridge will be turned off in March and their future revival depends on ge...

From rubbing mud on plates to using fake temporary paper tags, police say these tricks are designed to avoid paying tickets, cheat toll technology, or to commit serious crimes, all without getting caught. The average daily room rate for hotels on the Las Vegas Strip hit a high last year topping $200 a night. The discovery of a 4,000 year-old mummy in Egypt is captivating archaeologists. The mummy,...