Childhood Cancer Activist Ammy Doeden joins Barry this week to discuss the '15th Annual Get Your Shave On', August 24th in Middletown to benefit the Saint Baldrick's Foundation.  This volunteer fundraiser raises precious dollars for childhood cancer research. 

Award-winning journalist with The Winchester Star, and Barry's longtime friend, Brian Brehm joins him on this week's broadcast to chat about his new children's book, "So Long, Charlie ... A Tree Bears Witness To History".  The story is based on an actual 300 year old white oak near Shawneeland that collapsed during a storm in 2022.

On this week's show, Barry confesses how 5, silly, everyday, modern life situations stress him out ... like trying to count that one to two seconds between pops to know when the microwave popcorn is really done ... and not burned.

Community encourager, digital creator and podcaster Rich Weller joins Barry this week to talk about his new children's book:  "The Story of Egan and the Encouragement Tree".  Rich wrote the book with the hope of inspiring young readers to believe in themselves, and to encourage others. 

On this episode, Barry pays a special tribute to his brother Richard who passed away unexpectedly on June 23rd.  Barry shares stories of growing up with his big brother and the life lessons he learned as well as the silly things they did, like inventing 'the stomach game' challenge after a huge meal or coming up with the 'Butsy' nickname.

Blue Ridge Hospice is now ... Blue Ridge Care.  Joining Barry on the show is Jason Parsons, President and CEO of Blue Ridge Care.  He shares the story behind the name change and how they have united all services and programs that goes beyond hospice services to serve more people and families with the same compassion and care.

Middletown Mayor Charles Harbaugh IV joins Barry on the show this week to invite everyone to the town for a Vintage Baseball Game (1864 rules) on 6/29, and the huge 4th of July Celebration on 7/4.  Food and craft vendors, live music, skydivers, parade and BIG fireworks are part of the party!

Also on this episode, Barry's friend Terry Cornwell shares a true 'what are the odds' story that sort of makes you shake your head.    

This week, Barry's daughter Brooke joins him to reminisce about a spring day in 2024 when a 'lost' party balloon found it's way to their woods.  The message on the balloon left them both with the question:  "What are the odds?" 

This week, all the talk is about an anonymous angel, who upon diagnosis of stage 4 cancer, was given months to live.  After nearly 10 years of treatments and a miraculous recovery, she created The Angel Trust to assist cancer patients undergoing treatment with emergency help with things like their mortgage, car repairs or utility bills.  Barry's guest to tell the 'angel's' story is Jenny Grooms, Executive Director of Valley Health Foundations.

www.valleyhealthlink.com/giving (look for Angel Trust)  

On this episode Barry reflects on his move back to Virginia in 1977 and boarding with his Aunt Louise.  Some of the 'life-lessons' he observed living under her roof for a year and a half are shared with love and humor.