In the Stacks with Barry & LaToya
In the Stacks with Barry & LaToya started as a loosely library-related show when the hosts worked together at a public library. It continues to showcase the viewpoints of Barry Reese and LaToya Davidson-Perez on life, news, entertainment, books, and other topics. Each show features a little bit of everything.
Episodes
5 days ago
Beauty in Words
5 days ago
5 days ago
Barry and LaToya decide to do a “quick” show before the Tyson v. Paul fight. At least, that was the plan. Talk turns to the fight, the disappointing US presidential election, and the new Robbie Williams upcoming biopic, “Better Man.” After completing his 7th book in the unpublished series, Dark Society, Barry considers what it would be like to have AI write a novel in his writing style. Also, LaToya’s brother and his best friend have a brand new podcast on YouTube called “Doors Open Podcast.” Did we inspire them? Most definitely.
Saturday Oct 12, 2024
Can You See Her?
Saturday Oct 12, 2024
Saturday Oct 12, 2024
Barry is frustrated. So much so that he will have to get an ice cream cone from the new ice cream shop in town. That’s what happens when you don’t watch Netflix and chill. T’Challa makes a cameo before heading off to do teenage things. The old comic shop the hosts patronized is about to be gone with the wind. The election is right around the corner, and the hosts share who they will vote for. No shockers there. We have a new Tumblr account, and this two-year season will conclude in December. Plus, AI has become a major topic of discussion.
Saturday Sep 28, 2024
Avery Busy Sparrow
Saturday Sep 28, 2024
Saturday Sep 28, 2024
Barry has more mouths to feed. No, he doesn’t have more children but now has two new cats besides his OG. LaToya’s guilty pleasure is Love Island (not the US version because what’s exotic about American accents?!). She also has 20 email accounts, more than any five people may need. Barry has a new book out, is looking forward to his upcoming semester break, and shares his thoughts on RDJ’s new role in the MCU. Plus, our website has been refreshed.
Saturday Aug 10, 2024
A Day in the Life of a High School Teacher
Saturday Aug 10, 2024
Saturday Aug 10, 2024
Barry thinks that LaToya is bailing on doing the show. She’s not. With no T’Challa, will the hosts behave themselves? This fun-filled episode includes talk of pussy… cats, get your minds out of the gutter. They discuss LaToya’s hectic past two days, and of course, now that Barry is back in school, he spills the tea on what it’s really like as a high school teacher this year. Is he too old for this? According to him, he’s got another twenty years of living and then death.
Saturday Jul 13, 2024
No Political Talk
Saturday Jul 13, 2024
Saturday Jul 13, 2024
Barry says he doesn’t want a political conversation, but he does. LaToya, who has an injured back, laments about getting old. This episode includes talk about movies, guilty pleasure TV shows, and more. There are plans to keep recording monthly, even if no one listens. T’Challa makes a cameo appearance and zips away for more exciting things to do.
Saturday Jun 15, 2024
Same Time Next Year
Saturday Jun 15, 2024
Saturday Jun 15, 2024
And they’re back. Or are they? After an unplanned 17-month absence the gang is back together. The three amigos have quite a bit to catch up on. There’ve been surgeries and near-death experiences over the break. Barry is excited at the prospect of resuming the show while LaToya, well, she’s not yet sold on the idea. Plus, T’Challa asks a headscratcher of a final question to close out the show.
Saturday Jan 14, 2023
Discovery of New Frontiers
Saturday Jan 14, 2023
Saturday Jan 14, 2023
It’s two weeks into the New Year, and the hosts feel 2023 will be a good year. LaToya does a lot of talking in this episode, as she’s had a lot happen between recordings. Barry is also in good spirits. The second quarter of the school year has been very good for him. Students appear actually to want to learn. T’Challa is excited about a new D&D campaign he’s in and questions the hosts about their favorite Sci-Fi trope. And, of course, there is a lot of television to talk about.
Saturday Dec 10, 2022
Festivus for the Rest of Us
Saturday Dec 10, 2022
Saturday Dec 10, 2022
After an unplanned one-month absence, they’re back. Barry is excited about the New Year and new students while LaToya is ready to hurl herself across the finish line of 2022. T’Challa, super cool as always, does have a question to ask the hosts, and the answer is not Die Hard. Count how many times the hosts try to wrap up the episode.
Saturday Oct 08, 2022
Out of Many, One People
Saturday Oct 08, 2022
Saturday Oct 08, 2022
What starts as a run-of-the-mill conversation turns into much more. Barry, LaToya, and T’Challa spent their mornings before recording the show watching very different things. True to their style, they share it with their listeners. Talk of entertainment turns to talk about sports, and finally, after T’Challa’s insightful question for the hosts, talk turns to people, culture, and equality.
Saturday Sep 10, 2022
Bed & Breakfast: Gone With The Wind
Saturday Sep 10, 2022
Saturday Sep 10, 2022
Television and movies. If you’re wondering what the hosts have been watching and doing, this show is all about it. Barry continues to write and watch plenty of TV, LaToya is oblivious and distracted, and T’Challa, at sixteen years of age, remains super cool and aloof. With no final question prepared, T’Challa scrambles to find one. Learn about everyone’s favorite movies as well as the movie that they walked out on.