In the Stacks with Barry & LaToya

Tonight’s show almost didn’t happen because Barry claimed packing for a trip took precedence over recording at the show’s regular time. Hopped up on caffeine LaToya unintentionally leads the conversation until Barry puts her in her place. After all, it’s In the Stacks with Barry & LaToya, not the LaToya Show. Talk turns to entertainment and “train wreck” television, yep, “rowdy, gonna get a little unruly.” Barry’s very guilty pleasure is Love Island. And while it’s been ages since her days of watching Toddlers & Tiaras, LaToya spills the beans on her mother’s addiction to crime television and 90 Day Fiancé. Talk eventually turns to more serious topics, including Barry’s new perspective now that he’s a high school teacher in a rural town.

LaToya talks about talking too much. Barry makes sure he’s a part of the conversation. It all results in a show that’s longer than they’d both anticipated. New recording software is used, but it’s clear that they both need to use headsets and to stop talking over each other. Breathe. The two chat about recent movies seen, social media, growing older, appropriate compliments men can give to women, black people culture, testing the dating waters and pseudonyms. Meet Beyonce, Miles, Gwen, Voldemort, Natasha, and Roxy! We’re sure there’s more, but you should listen for yourself. Pardon our technical difficulties; we’re just getting back on the horse!

It's been almost 5 years since their last show. Barry and LaToya reconnect in classic style. Do they still have the magic?! Catch up with your favorite podcasters on what has happened in their lives.

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The day and the episode is a bit bleak so naturally, there's talk about the recent Game of Thrones Red Wedding episode. Additionally, Barry and LaToya talk about some of their favorite shows and the importance of libraries.

It's a woe is me kind of time for LaToya. Most of the show is spent with her discussing her dismal financial outlook. Alms for the poor.

LaToya was determined to record today's show and was very cryptic in her reasons why. All she told Barry was that she already knew the show's title. It's as if LaToya is just now realizing that her BFF is a writer. The show is recorded in her hole of an office and Barry again doesn't understand why she chooses to work in a closet.

Barry revives an old staple, quizzes. Barry will be stumping the supervisors during a planning meeting but wants to test the questions out on her first. Test your knowledge on some literary classics. It's best out of eight. Hint: LaToya gets five correct.

Can you believe it?! Yes, they're back. Barry is grumpy and LaToya just doesn't get it. LaToya thinks it has to do more with his drastic Weight Watchers diet. Do they still have the magic they once had?

Just when you thought they were gone for good Barry and LaToya reemerge. They've reunited to bring you an episode with a little extra. A little extra record time. From marriage talk to more talk of Barry's dentist, they're back to their old stride. How long will this last?