The music of the 60s and 70s was groundbreaking and it set the stage for the decades of amazing music that followed it. Milwaukee radio legend and Hall of Fame broadcaster Bob Barry spoke with countless musicians and celebrities over the years and collected remarkable recordings of his encounters with these talented people, which he's now sharing with the public in this podcast. He spoke with Sonny and Cher, James Brown, Dolly Parton, and and many others, and they shared their amazing stories…
Settle in and turn up the volume, because today we're welcoming one of country music's true originals! A singer with a rich, unmistakable voice. A storyteller who could bring America's truck stops, back roads, and everyday folks to life. And the man who gave us unforgettable hits like "Girl on the Billboard" and "Looking at the World Through a Windshield." From the Grand Ole Opry, where we…
If you pinned me down and asked, "Who were the two most talented men you worked with at WOKY?" I would quickly answer, Bob Collins and Jack Lee. Bob was one of the most beloved radio personalities in American broadcasting. His warm conversational style and humor made him a top-rated personality at WOKY and later at WGN in Chicago. Uncle Bobby was inducted into the Radio Hall of Fame in 2008. Jack…
Welcome to the podcast. Left-handers Day is Aug. 13. Lefties make up only about ten percent of the world's population, but they've certainly made their mark on history. From artists and inventors to athletes and musicians, left-handers have often been surrounded by myths, misconceptions, and more than a little curiosity. Are they really more creative? Is their brain wired differently? And what…
Today, we're joined by an actress whose career has captivated audiences around the world for more than five decades. From her unforgettable role as Solitare in the James Bond classic "Live and Let Die" to her Emmy award-winning performance and beloved portrayal in "Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman." Beyond her work on the screen, Jane is an author, artist, entrepreneur, and passionate advocate for…
Welcome to this week's "Bob Barry's Unearthed Interviews." Today we're joined by a man whose voice entertained generations of fans. From animation and radio to comedy and character work, which included Muppets and ninja turtles. Greg Berg has built a remarkable career bringing unforgettable personalities to life. Greg has spent his career being several people at once and somehow getting paid for…
Today's podcast features Helen Gurley Brown, the legendary editor of Cosmopolitan magazine. She convinced women that ambition wasn't a dirty word. She encouraged women to pursue careers, independence, and live on their own terms. She was bold, controversial, witty, and unapologetically herself. Helen dared to tell generations of women that they could have it all, or at least define "all" for…
One of the funniest episodes on the "Love Boat" TV sitcom was when the captain's wife had a waterbed brought into their cabin on the ship. If you've been on a cruise, you know how the bed rocks and rolls during a storm at sea. Can you imagine what it would be like in a waterbed? How many of you have owned waterbeds? How many still have a waterbed? Remember when we had the groundwater waterbed…
You need to be a country music fan for this podcast. We're going back to one of country music's most graceful and underrated voices. Helen Cornelius arrived in Nashville with determination, powerhouse vocals, and enough talent to stand toe to toe with the biggest names in country music. Then came the hits, the awards, and the unforgettable duets with Jim Ed Brown that helped define country radio…
From the golden age of truck-stop coffee, CB radios, and jokes your uncle definitely shouldn't have told at church, comes the comedy duo that turned southern storytelling into an American art form – Hudson & Landry. One was smooth, one was loud. Together they sounded like two guys holding court at a roadside diner somewhere between Nashville and trouble. They gave us a collection of timeless…
On this podcast we rewind the late-night clock to the era of cigarette smoke, sideburns, and the king of double entendre, Carol Wayne. She was the platinum blonde with the breathy voice, and the unforgettable "Matinee Lady" beside Johnny Carson on the Tonight Show. More than a hundred appearances turned her into a pop culture icon of the 70s. But behind the laughter and punchlines was a life far…
Today's podcast goes behind the scenes of an actor, producer, and former undercover operative Steve Collura. Before stepping in front of the camera, Steve spent years working deep undercover in organized crime investigations, living another identity, gaining trust in dangerous circles, and helping law enforcement bring criminals to justice. Steve took those real-life experiences and brought them…
Time for some smooth harmonies, warm Tennessee charm, and the unmistakable voice of Jim Ed Brown. Long before country music became stadium lights and arena tours, Jim was bringing elegance and heart to the airwaves, first with his sisters as The Browns, delivering the timeless hit "The Three Bells" and later as a solo star with classics like "Pop a Top" and "Morning." He made performing on…