On this episode the focus is on the 4th Annual Hungry For History campaign, August 28 thru September 7, celebrating food and local history. Joining Barry on the first half are Brian Daly and Karen Helm who highlight the 17 cultural sites that include cooking demonstrations, talks and tastings. www.visitwinchesterva.com

On the second half, Paige Ulevich shares details about 'Shenandoah Sips' at Belle Grove Plantation www.bellegrove.org

Amy McFarland was born with ataxic cerebral palsy, but that didn't stop her from volunteering and helping the Winchester Area SPCA. Amy passed away in 2023, but her dream of helping homeless animals lives on. Amy's mother, Mary McFarland, will share the details of the 'Amy's Walk For Paws' coming up on September 12th. Joining her will be Stacy Leach, from the WASPCA to talk about the walk, as well as 'The Rescue Effect Campaign'.

Traditions ... simple, silly or sentimental, we all have them, and yet, many of us can't really zero in on how they got started. We just know that it 'feels' right, and we continue. Barry admits to being a sentimental sap and on this episode shares some personal and family traditions.

On this episode, Barry shares a true story of an incident that took place on Reliance Road on his way to an assignment, with the life lesson, "be careful what you wish for."

From 'booty-tooties' to "teacher, teacher I declare" ... Barry explores the world of the silly sayings, sounds and antics of our childhood and junior high days. From flatulence to whoopee cushions to 'wedgies' ... sit back and let the memories rip!

Alopecia Areata is a common autoimmune disease which causes unpredictable, often sudden and severe hair loss. The disease has no cure and affects millions of Americans, including people in the local community. Joining Barry this week is Vanessa Martin, Lead Volunteer Coordinator for Winchester's first Walk For Alopecia on September 26th.

www.naaf.org/walk

On this episode Barry opens up about the problem he has with over-apologizing. But it's not just people he's apologizing too ... from insects, to plants, to glass bottles ... it's hard to explain ... just tune in.

Joining Barry this week is Tony LaRosa, the Founder and Managing Director of the Interplanetary Chamber of Commerce. The nonprofit has members representing all six continents with a focus on commercial space. www.interplanetarychamber.com

Tony is also the Director of Aviation at Shenandoah University and talks about the newly created 'Certificate of Air Traffic Control' program.

This week, Barry shares another in his ongoing ponderings of "Why Is It?" His monologue revolves around the number one thing that will kill his appetite when dining out at a restaurant.

Plus ... a review of the local 250th/4th of July celebrations going on in the Winchester / Frederick County area ... and ...

A 'Christmas In July' film fundraiser on July 13th to benefit the 2026 Chain of Checks campaign.

Barry's guest on this episode is Larry Weiss, the Executive Director of the Winchester Education Foundation. Larry shares the exciting news that Grammy-nominated singer and songwriter Valerie Smith is bringing her acoustic band to the Patsy Cline Theater at Handley High School on 8/1 and 8/2 for the 'live' stage debut of her groundbreaking musical narrative, "Maggie's Journal". Maggie is Valerie's great-grandmother and the songs are drawn directly from Maggie's 19th century journal. The performances are a fundraiser to provide new seating and carpeting in the Patsy Cline Theater. Info: www.winchestereducationfoundation.org Tickets: www.thevaleriesmith.com