Season 17

LaToya and Barry conducted their 199th podcast episode while both dealing with health issues - LaToya had a sinus-related headache, and Barry was experiencing ongoing headaches from recent dental work. The conversation covered Barry's Golden Apple Award recognition at school, where a student read a humorous speech he had written about him. They also discussed Arsenal Football Club's recent performance, Barry's decision to start shopping for groceries at Aldi, and LaToya's new gambling habit with her sister-in-law, involving scratch-off tickets.

LaToya and Barry start the show complaining about technical difficulties with streaming services, particularly their inability to watch the Arsenal game because the content was not on Peacock, despite online information suggesting it would be available there. They discussed various forms of entertainment and the practice of reading multiple books simultaneously. The conversation also covered LaToya's work challenges, managing multiple clients while working full-time, her recent cruise experience, and concerns about debt management. They discussed Atlanta United's recent performance and game scores, and Barry shared updates on his publishing business and author-management responsibilities through Reese Unlimited. The conversation concluded with a discussion about their next planned recording session and updates on sports scores.

LaToya and Barry had a casual conversation covering various topics, including technology issues with Barry's meeting access, T’Challa's cat Avery's health concerns, and their monthly podcast show scheduling challenges. They discussed TV shows, including "The Pit"; celebrity news about Tiger Woods and Britney Spears; and political concerns about Trump's actions and their impact on American politics. Barry shared updates about winning a Pulp Fiction Award for Best Novel, though not for his own writing, and discussed his writing projects, including re-releasing old Peregrine books in chronological order. The conversation concludes with personal updates on upcoming cruises and tax returns, with Barry mentioning his significant tax refund and T’Challa's upcoming tuition payments.

LaToya and Barry discussed recent cruise experiences and upcoming travel plans, including T'Challa's current cruise and LaToya's future cruises. They shared updates about their work lives, with LaToya mentioning she was feeling unwell and Barry discussing his teaching responsibilities and upcoming summer break. They also discussed their shared interests in Arsenal football and the new Scream movie, with Barry providing details on the film's plot and reception. The conversation concluded with Barry sharing updates about his son’s friend moving in with them, and LaToya reflecting on how quickly time passes and how life experiences change over the years.

LaToya and Barry caught up on various personal updates, including LaToya's recent purchase of new AirPods 3 and Barry's relationship status with Eris, who is now Facebook official. They discussed the new Take That documentary series, their shared interest in Arsenal football, and the challenges of following the team due to U.S. broadcasting restrictions. LaToya shared her excitement about upcoming cruises, including a family cruise in February and three other cruises planned throughout the year. They also discussed their financial situations, with LaToya acknowledging her ongoing debt challenges and Barry mentioning his bankruptcy. The conversation concluded with LaToya requesting that Barry avoid discussing the library with her, as it’s triggering.