In the Stacks with Barry & LaToya

With both Barry and LaToya on the mend this week their defenses and ability to control their tongues are a bit off. Hilarity ensues as the hosts 'unintentionally' give their almost uncensored opinions on topics from television to politics. Amber Faloona, Reference Assistant is stumped with Beach Boys trivia and the Stump the Chump Singer has a plus one.

This week LaToya's sick and Barry's unforgiving as he pokes fun at how seemingly unprepared she is for yet another week. Stump the Chump challenges Library Assistant, Matt Phillips with a patriotic theme in honor of Independence Day, and Kell Carpenter returns with another song. Author Annette Laing visits and discusses her newest book, The Snipesville Chronicles, Book 2: A Different Day, A Different Destiny.

Barry's sick and his voice and spirits are a bit somber. LaToya and Kell 'phone in' their appearances. Readers Services Supervisor, Jared Baker plays Wonder Woman Stump the Chump. LaToya bickers less with Barry because he's ill.

Barry and LaToya inform listeners on how to obtain a library card, recap Summer Reading Club 2010 to date, and discuss US and British television series/season formats. The very first 'call-in' 'Stump the Chump' participant, Elise Davidson plays for a lunch prize and Kell Carpenter sings.

Barry and LaToya further discuss their questionable television habits, bicker, and throw in a bit of library chatter. Kell Carpenter plays the World Cup themed 'Stump the Chump' and sings.

Premiere Episode. Segments include 'Library News,' 'LaToya's People in a Minute,' 'Stump the Chump' featuring Andrew Smith and Kell Carpenter who are inspired by the Goonies movie-themed trivia, and movie and book chat. Hosts Barry Reese and LaToya Davidson-Perez get acclimated to doing their first talk show podcast.