Barry Michaels-Radio is My Life!

Pauley Perette From NCIS!

2011-04-15T14:56:00.003-04:00

'Abby' from the hit CBS show.

Pauley Perett Interview

Don Brewer Of Grand Funk Railroad!

2011-01-25T15:09:00.001-05:00

A fun interview. Don is the original drummer and shares vocal duties.
Hope you'll give it a listen.

Barry
Don Brewer Interview

John Lennon..

2010-12-09T16:06:00.000-05:00

Keith Elliot Greenberg Interview

We talked with Keith Elliot Greenberg, author of 'December 8, 1980: The Day John Lennon Died'. The link is above and thanks for listening.
Barry

Dane Cook Interview

2010-10-18T15:07:00.000-04:00

This guy was great to talk with. Funny, humble, real.

Dane Cook Interview

Thanks for listening!

Barry

Patti Lupone

2010-10-02T06:12:00.000-04:00

An honor to talk with this legend of Broadway. Click the photo and thanks for listening.
Barry

We're Home!

2010-07-08T09:13:00.000-04:00

I've accepted the morning show co-host position at 'WIND-FM' in Ocala/Gainsville, Florida. I was here in the late 1980's--geez..this place has grown!
My wife and I are waiting for our home to close..talk about the meaning of forever!
As it is with any new job, time is tight. I'll have more for you later.

Barry

Time To Hit The Road Again..

2010-05-15T14:19:00.000-04:00

And this time, we're going home..More later!

Barry

Currently..

2010-04-26T15:10:00.000-04:00

I'm looking for my next assignment. After looking at my qualifications to the right, should you have a need for my experience and talent--

barrysmichaels@yahoo.com

Thanks!

A Gift..

2010-04-20T16:18:00.002-04:00

Sometimes listeners go above and beyond..I'm gonna be busy for awhile..

Barry

Congrats To Carrie Underwood!

2010-04-19T06:37:00.003-04:00

Two time winner of The Entertainer Of The Year Award at The ACM's last night!
I've not been able to write as much as I'd like lately. Busy with a life changing project and the always fun appearances.
A solar powered go-kart..go figure!

I'll be back soon with news for you.
Barry

Interview

2010-02-24T15:20:00.005-05:00

One of our Facebook friends tipped me to the fact that a local guy, Cary Barlowe, is a co-writer for Lady Antebellum's current hit-'American Honey'. I've always been fascinated by the writing process. And, if this song is one of your favorites, you'll enjoy the 'backstory'.
Click the photo for the interview.
Thanks for listening!
Barry

St. Jude Cares For Kids Radiothon

2010-02-15T15:32:00.005-05:00

It took us two days, but we raised a ton of money for the children. Click the photo for information on the hospital and ways in which you can help.
Pictured-left to right-Me, Judy Stuart, Kenny Shelton
Thanks for looking!
Barry

Reel Radio..

2010-01-31T15:41:00.005-05:00

Uncle Ricky has done a wonderful job of collecting classic 'airchecks' of those who've graced the airwaves of some of the most admired radio stations of all time. Please visit the site, support, and listen.
Click the photo for the link.
After visiting this site, you'll understand how flattered and honored I was to be included along with my partner at that time, Jennifer Roberts. Click the photo for my contribution. Thanks, Richard.

Barry

Taylor Swift!

2009-11-23T08:15:00.003-05:00

Her dominance continues! She wins five awards last night at The American Music Awards, including Entertainer Of The Year!
Barry

Class..Elegance..Poise..Talent..

2009-11-12T16:14:00.002-05:00

That's why she's CMA's Entertainer Of The Year!
Taylor Swift..Congratulations!
Barry

Emma Jacob Interview

2009-10-09T15:36:00.005-04:00

She's young. 18. But incredibly talented and..quick! Emma has an open invitation to be my co-host anytime. Click the photo for the interview and I appreciate your time.
Barry

Kellie Pickler Outtakes..

2009-09-17T15:54:00.005-04:00

Kellie had some problems with recording this 'promo' for our morning show. But, to be fair, she's on a bus, sick, and suffering from severe lack of sleep. She had a show the night before. She's fun, earthy, and a delight to talk with. Click the photo and as always, I appreciate your time.
Barry

Goodbye Mary Travers..

2009-09-17T09:01:00.001-04:00

Can you hear her singing 'Leaving On A Jet Plane'?

Barry

Taylor Swift..

2009-09-15T15:59:00.004-04:00

Unless you've been way out there recently, you know what happened with Taylor Swift at The MTV Video Music Awards. She's proven once again why she's a class act...
Barry

Phil Vassar Interview

2009-09-13T06:09:00.006-04:00

Lots of fun, this guy! Handsome, smart, and he's got a great career behind and in front of him.
Click Phil's photo and thank you!
Barry

Gretchen Wilson Interview

2009-09-01T15:01:00.006-04:00

Here's an interview I looked forward to. Not only because I'm a fan, but because I knew she would be good. She didn't disappoint. She has a wonderful sense of humor and was very open about her personal life and career. I hope you enjoy it.
Click the photo for the audio.
Thanks for listening.
Barry

Joey And Rory

2009-08-30T06:12:00.008-04:00

What struck me about these two was not only how talented they are, but how much in love they are as well. I hope that never ends for them. Click the photo for the interview, and thank you for listening.
Barry

Trace Adkins!

2009-08-29T06:24:00.005-04:00

He's in fine form here. Funny, articulate, and just a pleasure to talk with. I hope you enjoy it. Click the photo for the audio, and thanks for listening.
Barry

Steve Azar Interview

2009-08-28T16:28:00.007-04:00

Steve is an extremely talented performer and songwriter, and I set up an interview with him to talk about his latest song-'Moo La Moo'. He hasn't had a big hit recently, and I hope this is the one to bring him back. Good luck Steve!
Click the photo for the interview (after I have a little fun with his producer) and the song.
Thanks for listening.
Barry

Bein' Silly For A Good Cause..

2009-06-30T06:09:00.002-04:00

During a recent food drive, I painted one nail for each 100 pounds of canned goods collected..

I Remember..

2009-06-26T15:20:00.003-04:00

Michael Jackson's music. Late at night. Mostly in the mornings. Cranking the studio monitors up until they shook the walls. Grinning from ear to ear. Thanks, Michael.
Barry

Share your VisualCV

2009-06-06T06:05:00.001-04:00

Share your VisualCV

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Keith Urban Backstage!

2009-06-04T15:45:00.002-04:00

A talented musician, but most importantly, warm to his fans.

Andy Andrews Interview..

2009-05-13T16:04:00.004-04:00

He has a new book entitled- 'The Noticer'. Click the microphone for the audio.

Radio Interview

2009-04-03T16:13:00.003-04:00

Click the photo for AOL Music Editor Beville Darden and her picks for the ACM Awards this Sunday.
(NOT Beville. But when you hear the interview..you'll understand.)

Joey and Rory

2009-03-01T07:03:00.003-05:00

Just before their concert. February 2009

Joey and Rory Interview..

2009-02-26T13:20:00.005-05:00

One of country music's hottest duos! Click the logo...and thanks!
Barry

Grammy Awards!

2009-02-06T15:11:00.004-05:00

We talked with Beville Darden, AOL Music Editor about her Grammy predictions. Click the logo!
Barry Michaels

A Romance Novel-With YOU In It!

2009-01-31T13:37:00.004-05:00

Kiss the lips with your mouse for the interview. And, as always, thanks for listening!
Barry

Big-Assed Babies!

2009-01-24T16:48:00.003-05:00

A fun segment on large babies! Click the photo and thanks for listening.
Barry

Parakeet Panties!

2009-01-16T16:46:00.002-05:00

Click the photo for the story!
Barry

James Otto

2009-01-12T15:51:00.007-05:00

He co-wrote Jamie Johnson's 'In Color' and has a huge hit now with 'Just Got Started Loving You'.
Click the photo for the interview and thanks for listening!
Barry

Al Roker..

2009-01-06T15:50:00.006-05:00

I hooked up with this guy a couple of years back. Funny man and you don't have to pull answers out of him! Click the photo for the interview.
Barry

Hurricane Ike...

2008-12-31T06:23:00.004-05:00

In the aftermath of this storm, our radio station conducted a fund raiser for those affected in the Gulf Coast area with our partner, Gleaning For the World. I scrambled for almost an hour until I finally made contact with someone at a radio station. The interview was poignant and compelling, so much so, that the Operations Manager for the five stations in our cluster asked that it be aired on all stations. Click the microphone to listen.
Barry

Kenny Loggins..

2008-12-12T15:35:00.004-05:00

I wish the audio quality was better on this, but I was in a new studio with no aircheck capabilities. I got the call that Kenny was on line one, so I quickly grabbed a cassette, slammed it into a machine and here is the result. Great interview and he gave me some background on his biggest song. Click the photo..and thanks for listening.

Marlo Thomas..

2008-12-11T15:40:00.003-05:00

I was concerned that she was going to be a bit 'dry'. Silly me. She was fun, engaging and very intelligent. Click the photo for Marlo's interview.

Marc Summers..

2008-12-09T15:58:00.004-05:00

I did feel as if I grew up with this guy on television. My kids loved Nickelodeon and Marc became a huge Food Network star as well. Click his photo for the interview.

Otis Williams of The Temptations

2008-12-06T16:36:00.004-05:00

I apologize that these interviews are not in chronological order. But I post them as I have the time.
Otis still has his 'chops', and between you and I, this was one of my absolute favorites. Click the photo for the interview.
Barry

Larry The Cable Guy..

2008-12-05T16:13:00.003-05:00

I had the opportunity to talk with him. Funny guy! Click the photo for the interview.
Barry

Gleaning For The World..

2008-11-27T06:11:00.003-05:00

These people are the very best at what they do. Please...take a look at their site and help if you can.
Thank you.
Barry

My Dad..

2008-11-19T15:52:00.004-05:00

I received some wonderful news about my father last week. As you may know, The D-Day Memorial is in Bedford, Virginia. I approached the director about the possibility of donating some of my Dad's gear to this site, and not only did they accept every piece I offered, they will place it on display with my father's name. The staff called it "A wonderful story of a soldier's life". I was speechless, and honored. I hope you'll visit some day and pay tribute to those who went above and beyond that day. June 6, 1944
I hope you are smiling 'Big A'!
D-Day Memorial Site

Marty Roe Interview

2008-08-29T15:45:00.003-04:00

I had the opportunity along with my co-host, Helen Powers, to interview Marty Roe of Diamond Rio. Fun guy. Find out where he parties and what he has planned next. The audio is here-http://www.thebarrymichaels.com/marty.htm
I'll leave the interview up for a month from this posting.
Thanks for looking and listening!
Barry

WROV Radio Reunion August 2008

2008-08-03T14:48:00.005-04:00

In the late 1970's and 80's, I was a part of radio history. I didn't know it at the time. I was too busy..well..just doing it.
I was lucky enough to have gotten a job with WROV Radio in Roanoke, Virginia. The words that were said at the top of the hour-"More People Listen To WROV Roanoke Than All Other Stations Combined In The Roanoke Valley" sent chills up my spine because not only were they true, but I shared the microphone with talent that was every bit as good at what you would have heard at that time in Chicago, Los Angeles, and New York. Quite intimidating for a country boy from Martinsville, Virginia.
On August first, we gathered for a reunion. Me? At a reunion? Hell, I don't even attend Christmas parties. But this one was different. I had to see and bond again with the talent that I admired and learned from. To this day, I've had management at other radio stations raise their eyebrows and smile at me when they looked at my resume and learned I worked at WROV. And, rightly so that they should be impressed. Got some time on your hands? Learn more about this radio station here-http://www.wrovhistory.com
One image will stay with me always. Standing on the porch of this beautiful one hundred year old home, looking over the heads of the photographers, and seeing my wife Sandy, with her head cocked a bit to the side, with tears in her eyes. She, and those WROV staffers, are my heroes.

Kyle Petty

2008-07-18T15:38:00.003-04:00

Kyle Petty was traveling through Virginia on his Chick-Fil-A Charity Ride and called in to speak with myself and partner, Helen. I've placed the audio here-http://www.thebarrymichaels.com/kylepetty.htm along with a link to his site for those who might want to get involved.
This ride begins in Traverse City, Mich., ends in Savannah, Ga., and will travel more than 3,000 motorcycle miles to support chronically ill children. WWW.KYLEPETTYCHARITYRIDE.COM

A Passing..

2008-07-13T06:49:00.001-04:00

I attended a funeral on Saturday for my Aunt Doris. A kind, loving, gentle woman who with her innate sweetness helped form me into what I am today. The world will be a little less 'shiny' because of her absence.
Thanks to my wife Sandy for finding this Irish Proverb:

'Without sorrow, the heart would never learn the meaning of Joy. Without tears, the eyes would never see what we hold inside. Without darkness, we would never have a reason to look to the light of heaven.'

I'll miss your laughter, Doris.
Barry

New Imaging..

2008-07-11T15:55:00.003-04:00

John Foster, morning presenter at BBC Radio Tees is one of the most talented performers in our business, so I was incredibly flattered when he asked that I do voice work for his Saturday night show. Thank you, John and best of luck!
Hear the imaging here-http://www.thebarrymichaels.com/barrysairchecks.htm
Radio Tees site-http://www.bbc.co.uk/tees/local_radio/

I'm A Lucky Man..

2008-07-07T04:38:00.001-04:00

I had the opportunity to really soak up a large slice of Americana July fourth by accepting an invitation to participate in the Nelson County, Virginia parade. Sweet, beautiful people who opened their hearts to this radio personality and his family. I've celebrated this day in many different ways and in cities large and small. This was one of my favorites. Thank you for the warm hospitality, and the gracious Southern manner in which you greeted me. Oh! The peaches are great too. An entire bushel, ripe from the tree!
God Bless America!

Barry Michaels Radio is My Life!

2008-04-26T16:24:00.001-04:00

Thirty year broadcast veteran Barry Michaels, ('Michaels In The Morning') has quite a few stories to tell! His early life was an idyllic one, growing up on picturesque farm land in the southeastern United States, with a Mom and Dad to admire and a support group of aunts and uncles that many don’t have today. Barry became interested in radio at an early age, becoming a ‘gopher’ for one local radio personality and quickly learning where the emphasis is placed in the term ’show business’. Barry's career began in earnest after college, when he finally screwed up his courage to apply at a small radio station near his hometown, where he spoke mostly to cows. Little did management know that he would have paid them to be on the air! From having the honor of being recognized by his peers with nominations as Major Market Air Personality of the Year to working as a towel boy in a swanky country club between radio jobs, you’ll share in Barry’s top of the mountain triumphs and bottom of the valley lows. You'll get to meet some of the most talented professionals in the business and you'll cheer the heroes and clinch your teeth at the bad guys! Barry also honors those who entertained and inspired an entire generation of radio personalities-the voices on those fifty thousand watt a.m. radio stations with legendary call letters like WLS, WCFL, WABC and more.

From sleeping in his Volkswagen 'Bug' to traveling across the United States five times in search of the perfect on air radio job, Barry's stories are poignant and laugh out loud funny. Learn how Barry was almost gunned down by a psychotic listener at a radio station in Orlando, Florida before his boss intervened. See radio through his eyes when he begins work at a rock and roll station that employs a Catholic priest as a 'DJ’, and dodges flying beer bottles in one of the many bars he makes appearances in for his radio station.

The 'Radio Road' is littered with many bumps along the way and you may even see yourself as Barry attempts to raise three young sons as a single father and tries a comeback after a bitter divorce and child custody battle. You may not want to enter the thirty five dollar a week almost condemned house Barry was living in while awaiting the court’s ruling. You really don’t want to wake up in his room during a thunderstorm as rats prepare to feast on his toes! Meet his new landlord, who’s down on his luck too, and has a secretive past with the United States Army. Barry's adventures have taken him from the beautiful stillness of his blue Virginia mountains to the golden Pacific ocean--all seen through the window of his beloved Volkswagen Beetle, which he still owns. It's radio, it’s life, and it's real. Come along for the ride, and find out the true stories of those 'masked riders of the hertzian wave.' With photo, audio, and video collection.