The music of the 60s and 70s was groundbreaking and it set the stage for the decades of amazing music that followed it. Milwaukee radio legend and Hall of Fame broadcaster Bob Barry spoke with countless musicians and celebrities over the years and collected remarkable recordings of his encounters with these talented people, which he's now sharing with the public in this podcast. He spoke with Sonny and Cher, James Brown, Dolly Parton, and and many others, and they shared their amazing stories about their lives and careers. All the episodes will be available as they’re released at WisconsinBroadcastingMuseum.org. This podcast was made possible by a generous contribution from Terry Baun.
Today we have an absolute legend joining us on the podcast. She was a trailblazer, sports broadcaster, former Miss America and businesswoman extraordinaire. Phyllis George made history as one of the …
Welcome to another episode of Bob Barry’s Unearthed Interviews. Thanks for joining us. Today we have a truly special guest joining us. You know her as the iconic Valene Ewing from the classic series …
On today’s podcast we go inside the dome, literally, with the man who made R2D2 beep, boop, and sass his way into cinematic history. We’re talking about Kenny Baker - actor, icon and the only guy in …
Today’s podcast features an incredibly talented and always delightful Catherine Hicks. You might remember her as the loving Annie Camden from “7th Heaven,” the brilliant Dr. Gillian Taylor who taught…
Today is National Gossip Day. Everybody likes gossip. And there are people who make their living reporting on the juiciest tales from Hollywood. Marilyn Beck was the queen of Tinseltown Tidbits and t…
Our guest today is a founding member and the original bass guitarist of one of the most beloved bands of that era. The group that gave us; “I’m Into Something Good,” “Mrs. Brown, You’ve Got a Lovely …
If you grew up watching “The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis,” you will remember the man who has been a part of some amazing moments in entertainment. Dwayne Hickman played the charming and relatable Dobi…
Today’s podcast features a man who dared to dream beyond the horizon and then made it real. John Glenn was a true pioneer, a man who defied the limits of Earth and rewrote the story of human possibil…
In your lifetime, you have probably seen at least one “Rocky” movie. Today we go back to a light-hearted conversation with the actor who played Paulie in the Rocky series. Burt Young has always broug…
“I’m in the Jailhouse Now” was the biggest hit for one of the most iconic honky-tonk singers of all time, Webb Pierce. This man wore more rhinestones than Liberace’s coffee table and had a voice smoo…
Do you remember “Tammy,” and “Aba Daba Honeymoon? How about “Tammy and the Bachelor” and “The Unsinkable Molly Brown?” I think all of us remember the movie “Singing in the Rain.” Today’s podcast goes…
Imagine being the person who asks, “What the hell happened to Blood, Sweat and Tears?” Beside that documentary, John Scheinfeld, who is from Milwaukee, masterminded films like “The U.S. Vs. John Lenn…
Imagine growing up in a house so infamous it inspired a horror franchise. Well, our guest on the podcast today did just that, living in the Amityville house in Long Island, New York from ages 11 to 1…
If you were a fan of “Little House on the Prairie,” an 80’s nostalgia buff, or anyone who just appreciates a good conversation, welcome to our Matthew Labyorteaux podcast. You know him as Albert Inga…
Do you remember actor Vic Tayback. You probably know him best as the gruff but lovable Mel Sharples from the hit sitcom “Alice,” a role that made him a household name and earned him a Golden Globe. B…
Alright, creatures of the airwaves, and podcast people of impeccable taste, cancel your boring plans because today’s episode is bringing back memories you have surely forgotten. This man stormed the …
Welcome…I’m going to give you a trivia question that I’ll bet you will not know the answer to. Who was the voice of John Lennon in the animated film “Yellow Submarine?” He is a man whose talent has …
Howdy folks! Welcome to a Country version of Bob Barry’s Unearthed Interviews. Here’s a woman who’s iconic as a cowboy hat at a honky-tonk, the first lady of Country music, Tammy Wynette. She was bor…
Sometimes on Bob Barry’s Unearthed Interviews we unearth incredible stories from incredible people, sometimes literally “The Incredible Hulk!” You know him as the green powerhouse who made smashing t…
From the gridiron to the broadcast booth, from Hollywood to humanitarian work, Merlin Olsen’s legacy stretches far beyond his hall of fame career with the Los Angeles Rams. Merlin was a fierce compet…