Two fun events to promote on this episode:

1) The Spring Follies at Laurel Ridge Community College, 3/11 and 3/12 with the theme, "Goin' Country". Director (and fun guy) Russell Rinker joins Barry to talk about the family fun and live performances.

2) The Sherando Showcase Indoor Percussion and Winter Guard Competition on 3/11. Kayla Wright, Color Guard Director at Sherando is Barry's guest and invites the public to come and watch 27 schools compete in a high energy Saturday!

Twp special interviews on this episode:

Aaron Taylor and Leandra Ganci Stotler of the Ridgeside K-9 Foundation share the mission of matching veterans and first responders with PTSD with companion dogs.

Brandan Thomas of the Winchester Rescue Mission challenges the community to 'invest' in our area homeless and lays out the exciting news regarding the Mission's additional shelter building and expansion of services.

Nancy Silva, Executive Director of the Community Foundation Of The Northern Shenandoah Valley joins Barry to invite the public to join the CFNSV 'Community Stars' dinner celebrating the lives of Nick and Kathy Nerangis.

Also on this episode: Dog Biscuits, President's Day, Margarita Day and on the 'Brain Buster' ... Wednesday is the most popular day of the week to do this ...

Without use of an extended forecast, Barry chats about the 'Coldest Night of the Year' on 2/25 with the Executive Director of WATTS (Winchester Area Temporary Thermal Shelter), Robyn Miller. The CNOY event is a family-friendly walk to raise money and awareness for the program that serves the homeless. (cnoy.com)

Barry is also joined by Jill Klein Rone, Producer of the 'Berkeley Springs International Water Tasting' which takes place on 2/25 in Berkeley Springs, West Virginia and hosts entries from all over the world and U.S. (berkeleysprings.com)

On this episode Barry chats with Kim Eckley, Chairperson for the upcoming West Oaks Winter Heat Chili Cook-Off, Saturday, 2/18 at West Oaks Market in Winchester. This is a qualifier for the World Chili Championship in Myrtle Beach. Lots of chili to sample for a great cause.

Also on this episode, celebrating Black History Month in the Shenandoah Valley, and recognizing the 'world's oldest living dog'.

After purchasing his new battery operated vacuum cleaner, Barry had suspicions that it was spying on him.

Also, why Barry thinks back to a schoolmate from 3rd grade whenever his hands are hurting from the cold.

Historian, author and storyteller Mike Robinson joins Barry for a fun conversation about local history and how his popular "Winchester Tales" books originated.

There's also a brief interview with Winchester Parks and Rec about an upcoming Pickleball tournament to benefit CCAP.

Barry's guest on this episode is the MULTI-TALENTED John Hudson. Recently retired from the Bank of Clarke County, John shares some great stories about his life as a musician, painter and author ... as well as what lies ahead as a retiree.

Barry gets personal in a dialogue about his bowel movements and at what point he should consult the web for medical advice. That's the 'BM' part.

The 'FM' part is about 105.5 WINC-FM returning to Winchester with the new ownership.

It's Barry's first podcast of 2023 and the new weekly format (new shows every Monday).

From New Year's Eve party reports to resolutions to the beautiful break in the weather ... pull up a chair or a futon and enjoy.