On October 19th, Barry's podcast was a true story of how he 'rescued' a cedar seedling from a gravel road, and transplanted it. The story unfolds with twists and turns over a 2 year period, and Rich Follett turned the story into a song.

Barry is joined on today's show by Crystal Pruitt, the Founder and Executive Director of the Kevin Riley Foundation of Hope. Crystal lost her brother Kevin to gun violence, and her family has turned that loss into a non-profit organization that provides children and families with shoes, school supplies, sports team fees and so much more. It truly reflects the love that Kevin had for kids and his community.

Historic Rosemont Manor in Berryville (1811) is all decked out for the holidays and they would love for you to come to their Open House on 12/11 and support local charities! Barry's guest on the podcast today is Danielle Bliven, Communications and Marketing Manager at Rosemont, who shares the history of the Manor including the names of famous folks who have been guests there.

Barry's guest on the podcast today is Oscar Cerrito Mendoza, House and Services Director with 'Aids Response Effort'. Oscar announces the good news that holiday gift wrapping will be available at Apple Blossom Mall to benefit ARE's housing programs.

Middletown, Virginia knows how to put on a parade, and Mayor Harbaugh joins Barry on today's podcast to chat about the 100-plus units that will be marching down Main Street on Sunday.

Every year it's the same ... when the Christmas catalogs start arriving in August, Barry makes notes and circles items and vows to have his shopping done before Thanksgiving...

In addition to observing 'National Giving Day' and 'Electronic Greetings Day', Barry is joined by Dr. Jeffrey Alban, Artistic Director and Conductor of the Blue Ridge Singers. The conversation is about the ensemble's upcoming concerts, "The Joy Of Waiting ... Music For Advent And Christmas".

Joining Barry on the podcast today is Dr. Karen Keating, Artistic Director of the Arts Chorale of Winchester. The Chorale's "Season of Light" holiday concert is coming up this Friday and Saturday.

Also on this edition, Barry interviews a couple that had a special lap around Clear Brook Park's 'Winter Wonderland'.

The 'leftovers' season has begun, and so has the holiday shopping season. Join Barry for his salute to turkey sandwiches, weight gain and National Flossing Day!

Barry gathers his podcast family together for a Thanksgiving Day celebration filled with humor, history and gratitude.