It's 'National Pumpkin Day' and Barry shares some history as well as the health benefits from this fruit (yes, a fruit, not a veggie). This is also the perfect day to recite the old comparison women like to share at this time of year: Why pumpkins are better than men!

With Halloween approaching, and on "Chucky, The Notorious Killer Doll Day", Barry shares one of his favorite scary movies from 1974. He also goes into the science of why people like to watch horror movies.

Lynda Tyler of the '2 For 2 Foundation' is Barry's guest as the big day to attempt two world records is coming up Saturday, October 29th. The Guiness Record for the World's Largest Human Ice Cream Cone and Most People Eating An Ice Cream Sandwich At The Same Time are at stake to focus attention on the campaign to bring an indoor swimming pool and ice rink to our community.

Barry's special guest on this episode is the Executive Director of the Winchester Rescue Mission, Brandan Thomas. Brandan will be pulling an 'all-nighter' on Wednesday, 10/26 as he raises funds and holds 'conversations from a bench' about homelessness in our community.

It's all about leaving the leaves ... at least some of them, on today's podcast. Barry shares the science behind not raking or blowing your yard bare. Also ... he comes to terms with the fact that he only has 'X' number of years left to rake ...

Barry shares his love for trees with a story of how he rescued a little cedar seedling growing up in the middle of the road ... and how they 'reunited' 4 years later.

Barry's guest on today's podcast is Sandra Webster with the newly formed non-profit organization, 'Family Promise Northern Shenandoah Valley'. The mission of Family Promise is to assist families with children in Winchester and Frederick County who are experiencing homelessness.

In addition to National Boss's Day and Mulligan Day, Barry presents another thrilling edition of "Oh Crap!" ... non life-threatening moments of impending doom or disaster.

Barry tells the story of how he and a falling leaf bonded on a recent run, and why he keeps it on his desk.

Barry's guest on this episode is Jim Racey who operates 'Jim's Weather Station' (weatherwinchester.com) out of his studio in Stephens City, with uploads of current conditions every 30 minutes.