Breakfast With Barry Lee

In addition to it being National Play-Doh Day and Guacamole Day, it's also the day for Barry's annual physical, and he shares some of his anxieties about the visit.

One of the topics on today's podcast as we celebrate 'Cheese Toast Day' is comparing the differences between grilled cheese and toasted cheese.

Barry's guest on the podcast is Robyn Miller, Executive Director of WATTS, Winchester Area Temporary Thermal Shelter.  Robyn will share how the program has expanded beyond meals and a warm place to sleep, to working one-on-one with residents to help them find a way out of homelessness.  The WATTS gratitude dinner and fundraiser is October 1st.   ( www.watts-homelessshelter.org )  

Today is National Peanut Day (that's the 'legume' part), Ants On A Log Day (that's the log part), and back for the third year in a row (this is the La Nina part):  La Nina!  

On Barry's Podcast Planner he observes National Encouragement Day, Hug and High 5 Day and Video Games Day.  His main topic of discussion are the commercials that pop up on his TV screen as he sits with his dinner and TV tray ... foot fungus ads being among the discussion.

A busy weekend on the 'Podcast Planner' as Barry observes National Teddy Bear Day (he still has his), the origins of TV frozen dinners, and on Sunday, 'Hug Your Hound Day'.

September is 'Childhood Cancer Awareness Month'.  Barry's guest on this episode is a young woman that he crossed paths with on the radio airwaves when she was a teenager battling cancer, and they reconnect here, 13 years later.

In addition to National Beer Lover's Day, it's also a "What Are The Odds Wednesday" and Barry shares a pretty remarkable story of a chance meeting ... or was it? 

On this episode, Barry admits that he tears up pretty easily, like during certain PSAs on TV or movies.  He goes on to share something that he witnessed while driving on I-81 that made him cry out loud ... 

The Winchester-Frederick County 'Relay for Life' to benefit the American Cancer Society and local services takes place on Saturday, September 10th.  Barry's guest on this episode is Theresa Gilbert who shares all the fun things that will occur and invites all cancer survivors to join in on the celebration.

It's a Picnic and Pool Paw-ty (Party) for dogs at the Clearbrook Pool on Saturday, 9/10 from 12:00 to 3:00.  Barry's guest on the podcast is Ashley Ferguson with Frederick County Parks and Rec. 

Today is National 'Eat Outside Day' (why does a simple sandwich taste better outside?), Trail Mix Day and Diatomaceous Earth Day (what is a diatom?).  All this and MORE on today's podcast!  

Barry's guest is his good friend and former co-worker at WINC Radio, John Bloom.  John was the PA announcer for James Wood High School football for over 40 years, and his retirement and service were honored by the school and the community this past Friday night. 

On this episode, Barry states the obvious ... that our days are numbered ... as far as enjoying home-grown tomato sandwiches.  The vines are beginning to wither, and the time is now to join him for a savory salute to:  The Tomato Sandwich!   

Today is 'National Dog Day' and Barry shares the story of a neighbor's dog named Poco that he credits with making him a better person.  Sit and stay for all the dog fun on the podcast.

Spurred on by two coffee-related news items today, Barry seizes the opportunity to tout the health benefits of instant coffee in an attempt to quiet the criticism he receives from his brewed coffee friends.  One of the articles addresses the question of whether it's harmful to have coffee on an empty stomach.  Pour yourself a cup and join him on the podcast!

In addition to 'Peach Pie Day', it's also 'National Waffle Day' and Barry has to fill each 'pocket' with syrup ... or chili!  

On this episode, two true stories of sportsmanship and compassion displayed by youngsters in a baseball game...."and the children shall lead them."

On National 'Be An Angel Day' Barry shares a true story of how a winged visitor came to his aid when he was a new dad in 1992.  It's also Tooth Fairy Day, and on the Brain-Buster, find out what the going rate is for a tooth under the pillow.  

Barry's guest on this episode is Gloria Puffinburger, Solid Waste Manager with Frederick County (VA) Recycling.  Gloria shares the good news that glass recycling is back after disappearing 6 years ago. 

Parson Brown grew up in Bentonville, Virginia and followed his dream to Los Angeles where he is involved in television, radio and film production.  On this episode, Parson shares his talent and passion for yodeling, so hang on for a good time!   

Today  is National I Love My Feet Day as well as Nonprofit Day.  Barry's special guest on the podcast is Sheila Davis who heads up a food pantry in a remote part of Frederick County.

On this episode Barry shares five of the best Reader's Digest jokes from the last 100 years.  He also sneaks in a tribute to his wife on their wedding anniversary.

On this episode, Barry shares some of the interviews he recorded from Saturday's ' Route 11 Yard Crawl'.  People from all over were excited to tell their stories and adventures of shopping for bargains, or selling their stuff.  Enjoy!  

What was your first LP?  Today is National Vinyl Record Day.  On this episode Barry also chats about Saturday's '17th Annual Route 11 Yard Crawl' ... 43 miles of bargains!