Best Breakfast Is Served Podcasts (2025)

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593: Community Connect & Serve: Connecting Nonprofits With Volunteers 13:40

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Community Connect & Serve takes place on Thursday, 9/25 from 3 to 7 p.m. at 399 Apple Pie Ridge Road in Winchester. This event helps nonprofits and faith-based groups to network and share, plus helps potential volunteers find the organization that meets their interest and heart. Barry's three guests are: Jennifer Volkmann (CCAP Volunteer Coordinato…

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592: Winchester Memories, Including Meeting Patsy Cline 19:52

7d ago19:52

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Mitch Emswiler joins Barry on the show this week to share his memories of growing up in Winchester in the 1950s and 60s. His earliest memory was meeting Patsy Cline at a 5 & Dime store downtown, with more stories about the Leggett store escalator and a James Wood - Handley football game.By Barry Lee

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591: End Of Summer Bash For Pups And People ... It's A Pool Pawty! 10:41

8d ago10:41

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Everybody into the pool! Especially the dogs! Before Sherando Park closes its pool for the summer, the Frederick County Parks and Rec Department is hosting a Charity Dog Walk and Pool Pawty on September 6th! Onna Keller, Program Supervisor, is Barry's guest with fun details on the fundraiser for the Frederick County - Esther Boyd Animal Shelter. De…

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590: Concern Hotline ... Compassionate Listening Since 1970 15:32

19d ago15:32

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Concern Hotline, Inc. has been providing 24-hour suicide prevention and compassionate listening since 1970. Executive Director Rusty Holland joins Barry on the show to talk about the thousands of calls the hotline's trained volunteers engage in. Plus, the conversation turns to the much anticipated 'Fryday Fish Fry' fundraiser at the Frederick Count…

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589: Fremont Street Nursery ... Quality Daycare since 1943 11:25

21d ago11:25

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On this episode, Barry is joined by Freda Roberson (Executive Director) and Candace Davenport (Board Member) of the Fremont Street Nursery in Winchester. The Nursery has been providing quality daycare since 1943, and is launching a capital campaign to build a new classroom and renovate another.By Barry Lee

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588: Why Men, Women and Children Are Shaving Their Heads On 8/24 12:26

1M ago12:26

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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.By Barry Lee

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587: Journalist Brian Brehm Writes A Children's Book: "So Long, Charlie" 13:21

2M ago13:21

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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.…

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586: Silly Self-Induced Stress, Like Knowing When The Microwave Popcorn Is Done 8:04

2M ago8:04

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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.By Barry Lee

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585: Rich Weller - Author - "The Story of Egan and the Encouragement Tree" 14:52

2M ago14:52

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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.By Barry Lee

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584: A Tribute To 'Butsy' ... My Brother, My Best Friend 11:43

2M ago11:43

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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.…

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583: Blue Ridge Care ... Nurturing Life At Every Stage 15:09

3M ago15:09

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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.…

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582: Vintage Baseball & July 4th In Middletown and Another 'What Are The Odds' Story. 15:19

3M ago15:19

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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…

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581: A Lost Party Balloon Finds A 'Meant-To-Be' Home 9:50

3M ago9:50

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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?"By Barry Lee

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580: The Angel Trust: Assisting Cancer Patients In Need 13:22

3M ago13:22

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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 gues…

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579: The Gospel According To Aunt Louise 9:06

4M ago9:06

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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.By Barry Lee

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578: A Lunch Date At The Division of Motor Vehicles 9:14

4M ago9:14

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After nearly 39 years of marriage, Barry and his wife find their 'Real ID' on a lunch date at the DMV. The fun begins when the clerk, and some of the patrons give advice on fixing Barry's wayward hair for the picture!By Barry Lee

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577: Singer / Songwriter Gary Carroll 19:36

4M ago19:36

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On this episode Barry reconnects with an old friend, Gary Carroll, a musician and songwriter who comes from a very musical family. Gary has a distant cousin who was a member of NSYNC and a songwriter on his father's side that wrote the song ..."By the sea, by the sea, by the beautiful sea". Gary shares many personal stories including his inspiring …

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576: Local Housing Summit and James Wood Class of 1975 Reunion 17:32

4M ago17:32

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A double feature on this week's episode: Amanda Whitson and Sandra Bloom of the Housing Coalition of Northern Shenandoah Valley discuss the 7th Annual Housing Summit: Economics of Housing, Escaping The Housing Trap. The free event is May 23rd, 8:30 to 2:30 at the Laurel Ridge Community College in Middletown. The summit features guest speakers, a lo…

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575: Amy's Walk For Paws and the Letter Carrier Food Drive 21:33

4M ago21:33

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Amy McFarland was a community treasure who despite her medical issues and physical challenges, spread joy and a love for people and animals. Her dream was to one day open a shelter for homeless animals, but sadly, Amy passed away in July of 2023. Amy's mom, Mary McFarland, with the help of friends and community, is organizing a fundraiser walk for …

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574: Celebrating The Pink And Green With Sabra Veach and Silly Songs 17:22

5M ago17:22

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It's Apple Blossom Week and Barry celebrates a 'pink and green' podcast with Sabra Veach, a long-time fan, volunteer and Vice President with the Festival. Sabra shares her memories of marching in the parades with the Handley Band, her line-up of festival outfits (they're labeled) and her neighborhood tradition of sidewalk chalk art and portraits. A…

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573: Pancake Day For Homeless Kids and Blue Ridge Singers Concerts 17:52

5M ago17:52

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Two special segments this week on the show: First, Rick Ours of the Kiwanis Club of Winchester and Robin Russell with Family Promise Northern Shenandoah Valley discuss the homeless situation with children in our area, and how the Kiwanis Community Pancake Day on 4/26 will raise funds for Family Promise. (www.winvakiw.org) The second segment feature…

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572: Concert For Hope And Unity 15:53

5M ago15:53

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For 200 years, Beethoven's Ninth Symphony (including 'Ode To Joy') has offered a message around the world of the shared humanity of all people. On this episode, Barry interviews Jon Goldberg, Music Director/Conductor of the Main Street Chamber Orchestra. On April 26th at 4 p.m., the Orchestra will present a 'Concert For Hope And Unity' at the Johns…

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Jingles in my head; Stinkbugs in my house 7:19

5M ago7:19

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In this episode, Barry shares his concern about why his brain is replaying television jingles when he first wakes up. Also, he defines "March Madness" as the parade of insects marching into his house with the warmer weather.By Barry Lee

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570: 700 Golf Balls For A Cause, and a 3 Day Deodorant Test 15:06

6M ago15:06

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This week on the show, Bill North and Tammy Stevenson of the Rotary Club of Frederick County stop by to chat about the club's 2nd Annual Golf Ball Drop on May 9th at Sherando Park. 700 numbered golf balls, purchased at $25 each, will be dropped from 60 feet up, with the ball landing closest to the target being worth $1,500! Proceeds from the fundra…

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You Know You're Getting Older When... 7:35

6M ago7:35

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On this episode, Barry shares a recent experience at a community event where his age smacked him in the face. Plus, on the Brain Buster, this common man's first name is going extinct.By Barry Lee

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568: Wheels For Wellness - Free Rides To Medical Appointments 13:35

6M ago13:35

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For over 20 years, Wheels For Wellness has provided free transportation to those in the Northern Shenandoah Valley who need rides to medical appointments and treatments. Joining Barry on this episode are the Executive Director, Traci Chapman Toth, and Board Chair Ann Lamanna who share details about the program and their upcoming fundraiser, 'Tables…

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567: 2 for 2 Foundation presents the 'Pot of Gold' Cheer & Chance Event 15:52

7M ago15:52

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Shelly Lee has been teaching people to swim since she was 12 years old! She currently serves as a Volunteer Coordinator for Swim Literacy with the '2 for 2 Foundation' and on this episode, she invites everyone to the 'Pot of Gold Cheer and Chance Event' on March 15th at the Piccadilly Pub. Ticket sales and raffle proceeds will help the Foundation p…

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We're Back But Not Necessarily Better 38:59

7M ago38:59

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Lots to unpack in this episode as it's been a while since the last . . . Amir was deep in the heart of Texas while Mark was enjoying enjoying some pizza in Bentonville, AR. Happy 25th Anniversary to the Dublin Village Tavern and you have to try Bear's Bagels in Hilliard. A serious discussion and a call for feedback from our listener(s) about tippin…

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566: Tim Youmans - "Streets and Alleys of Winchester, Virginia" 26:13

7M ago26:13

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Barry's special guest this week is 'Tim Y'...The History Guy. Tim Youmans was the Winchester Planning Director for 37 years and on this episode shares stories from his book, "Streets and Alleys of Winchester, Virginia" as well as other interesting historical tidbits about the city, it's founding and it's architecture.…

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565: Justin Kerns and the 'Inspiring Tourism Summit' 21:05

7M ago21:05

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Winchester and Frederick County Virginia are blessed with natural beauty and history, which is why so many tourists visit the Northern Shenandoah Valley. On this episode, the Executive Director of the Winchester-Frederick County Convention and Visitors Bureau, Justin Kerns, talks about the technology and logistics connecting visitors with our area …

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564: Abby Snider: Hurricane Relief Volunteer and Cancer Survivor 22:29

7M ago22:29

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The last time that Barry interviewed Abby Snider, she was 15 years old and battling cancer. Now, 10 years later, she is cancer free and doing volunteer relief trips to western North Carolina to bring supplies to residents who lost everything during Hurricane Helene.By Barry Lee

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563: The Coldest Night Of The Year - A Walk To End Homelessness 15:10

8M ago15:10

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This week, Barry and his guest, Robyn Miller of the Winchester Area Temporary Transitional Shelter, invite listeners to 'walk in the shoes of their homeless guests'. 'The Coldest Night Of The Year' is a fundraising walk on 2/22 through Winchester to raise money to support the shelter's mission of providing a warm place to sleep and spend the day, a…

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562: Andy Gail of United Way NSV & Comedian Jack Freeman 21:20

8M ago21:20

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Two guests stop by the Breakfast With Barry Lee table this week: Andy Gail, President and CEO of United Way Northern Shenandoah Valley shares his journey of serving the community, and invites nonprofits to participate in the Impact Grant Process by getting their Letters Of Intent ready for review. Jack Freeman, a writer and comedian based in New Yo…

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561: George Washington's 293rd Birthday Party (Pizza and Lager) 15:12

8M ago15:12

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The French and Indian War Foundation Is hosting 'George Washington's 293rd Birthday Celebration' in Winchester on February 17th. Scott Straub, local historian with the Foundation, shares the details of a party that includes pizza, Loudoun lager and a commemorative cup. Scott will also be presenting a special presentation at the party titled: 'Lord …

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560: Brent Kendrick - Author, Blogger & Embracing Reinvention 18:38

8M ago18:38

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Brent L. Kendrick was a researcher with the Library of Congress for 25 years, a college professor for 23 years and reinvented himself as an author and blogger, and encourages Barry's listeners to 'reinvent' themselves as they embark on a new year. His literary work includes an anthology of stories and letters by Mary B. Wilkins Freeman, who in the …

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Our Resolution: More Food - More Episodes 37:02

8M ago37:02

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As we set our sites on the new year, in this episode we discuss the places we visited since starting this podcast and those eateries we'd like to visit in the new year. By the way, we're taking requests. It's been a fun experience so far and we look to get our more so we have more to share with our listeners. Wishing all our friends a happy and hea…

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559: First Snow & No Milk! Also, CASA Volunteers & WASPCA 17:31

8M ago17:31

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With the announcement of the season's first major snow storm, Barry shares his frantic 'hunting trip' to find milk and the joy of shoveling snow...sort of. Also on this episode, Angela Crawford discusses the need for Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) in Shenandoah and Page Counties to advocate for children who have experienced abuse or negle…

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558: 'A Slice Of Life' With Jay Foreman and Rich Weller 19:29

9M ago19:29

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To start off the 'new year', Barry sits down with two good buddies, Rich Weller and Jay Foreman, to chat about their "Slice Of Life" podcast. In addition to fun memories from the 70's and 80's, Rich and Jay bring a positivity and a feeling of 'belonging' to their shows.By Barry Lee

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557: Laser Lights, A Beer Mile, A Walk With Kirby & An Amazing Mule 21:08

9M ago21:08

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It's the Breakfast With Barry Lee Podcast Party celebrating Christmas and Hanukkah this week! Barry starts off the show with two sentimental stories about Christmas traditions. One involves a Christmas morning hike in memory of Kirby Lloyd and the other involves a Christmas night visit to the regional jail from an amazing mule named Grace. Next, Br…

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Essential Cooking Tips From a Teens Perspective (And a Few Easy Recipes Your Family Will Love!) / Ep 36 [Re-Air] 27:15

9M ago27:15

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Please enjoy this re-air of our most popular episode on the podcast where I had the pleasure of welcoming my 16-year-old son, Lucas, on the podcast to share his perspectives and tips on cooking as a teen. We discussed easy starter dishes like the perfect BLT and simple pasta meals, (you HAVE to hear how he makes his BLT stand out!) plus, we dove in…

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556: A Sonogram, Chemo, and a Mario Lanza Carol 9:00

9M ago9:00

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To my podcast family: There's a Christmas memory that has revisited me for nearly 35 years. I have always felt an urge to share the story, but couldn't, because it's so personal. I consulted with my wife Mary, and she gave her blessing. Barry LeeBy Barry Lee

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Cozy, Easy, and Fast Dinners That Are Perfect for Those Hectic December Evenings / Ep 35 9:54

9M ago9:54

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In this episode, we're tackling the challenge of preparing quick and easy dinners during the busy month of December. With all the hustle and bustle, these meals are designed to be cozy, stress-free, and perfect for hectic evenings when you don't want to spend hours in the kitchen. Whether you're looking for something hearty to warm you up or a simp…

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555: Christmas Cheer With A Concert and Live Radio Play 14:34

9M ago14:34

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Two opportunities this week to boost your Christmas Cheer! On the first half, Lois Hoffman and David Worthington of the Clarke County Community Band invite all ages to Armstrong Concert Hall at Shenandoah University on Sunday, December 15th at 7:30 p.m. for a fun and inspiring Christmas Concert! The performance is free but donation boxes will be in…

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Seven Edible Holiday Gift Ideas That Are Perfect for Teens to Create / Ep. 34 11:41

10M ago11:41

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It's officially Christmas season! In today's episode, we’re diving into seven creative and thoughtful edible gift ideas perfect for the holiday season. These fun and easy-to-make gifts are ideal for teens to create, either as a one-on-one kitchen session or a holiday baking party with friends. From hot cocoa mix jars to flavored butters, spice nuts…

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554: Living By His Grace Ministries & Winchester Musica Viva's 'Christmas Carol' 21:44

10M ago21:44

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On the first segment of this week's show, Barry sits down with Karen Eriksson-Lee, the founder of 'Living By His Grace Ministries', a nonprofit designed for women. Karen shares her story of turning a personal trauma into providing hope, encouragement and healing to women and their families. (www.dancingbyhisgrace.org) On the second half, Charles Di…

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Six Easy Self Serve Breakfasts Great for Thanksgiving Morning (Or Any Holiday Morning) / Ep 33 9:55

10M ago9:55

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In today's episode, we’re diving into stress-free, self-serve breakfast ideas that are perfect for Thanksgiving morning (or truly any holiday morning) when you're juggling a busy schedule. I share six easy and teen-approved breakfast ideas that will make your morning a breeze—without sacrificing flavor or fun. From a customizable bagel bar to a sav…

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553: Blue Ridge Singers Concerts and Walking In A Winter Wonderland 19:16

10M ago19:16

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This episode features the 'sounds and sights' of the season! On the first segment, Jeff Alban, Artistic Director of the Blue Ridge Singers shares the good news about their Christmas Concerts, "Golden Light". (www.blueridgesingers.org) On the second half, Andrew Keefauver and Onna Keller with the Frederick County Parks and Recreation Department invi…

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Gobble Up the Holidays 44:07

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Thanksgiving is just days away and with it comes the Holiday grazing season -- the time of year when we say yes, I'll eat that. In this episode Amir and Mark discuss the traditions before, during and after Thanksgiving including everyone's favorite, the day-after turkey sandwich and the eligible ingredients. We also chat about a couple local distil…

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Teen-Approved Ways to Use up All Your Thanksgiving Leftovers / Ep 32 11:27

10M ago11:27

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In today's episode, I’m sharing 12 creative and teen-approved ways to use up all those Thanksgiving leftovers. And trust me, this is NOT just reheating the same old dishes! These ideas are easy, quick, and designed to give you a fresh take on Thanksgiving food—without the need for extra grocery runs. Perfect for after the holiday when you’re cravin…

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552: Apple Blossom Vanity License Plates and Chain of Checks 2024 13:37

10M ago13:37

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The leaves may be falling, but on this episode, it's 'Apple Blossom' time! Barry's guests are Marcy Obenchain Keller and Tommy Keller who have spearheaded a project to create an official vanity license plate that commemorates the Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival! (details at www.thebloom.com). Also, Barry announces that the Chain of Checks campaig…