Winzenburg On The Weekend podcast

The History of French Fries & Unusual Ways to Eat Them!

All you ever wanted to know about fries from the author of "The French Fry Companion." Dave Groulich shares the history of the famous food (hint: they're not from France!), how it is eaten differently around the world, the best type of potatoes to use, and how McDonald's changed how we eat them. In this 2000 interview listeners call in with their favorites ways to make fries, including dipping them in ice cream, salsa, and apple pie. Winzenburg on the Weekend has YouTube versions of each episode.

Queen's Unusual Cleaning Tips! Bread in Dresser? Aspirin in Washer? Cat Litter in Fridge?

Queen of Clean Linda Cobb is a New York Times Bestseller that sold millions of books with easy solutions for getting rid of dirt around the house and in the laundry. Her unique Spring cleaning advice includes putting aspirin in the washer, cat litter in the fridge, a slice of bread in the dresser, and Tang in the toilet! In this 2001 audio interview she answers callers' questions about stains and smells involving carpet, clothing, kitchen and bathroom. 

Controversial Birth Order Doctor Keven Leman Unlocks Secrets of the Firstborn Child

Bestselling author and psychologist Dr. Kevin Leman talks about his books "Growing Up Firstborn" and "Unlocking the Secrets of Your Childhood Memories." His controversial advice includes not making oldest kids babysit, giving the oldest special privileges, and that opposites should attract in marriage. He also evaluates childhood memories of successful people, including Donald Trump. From 1990 on WHO radio in Des Moines, Iowa. "Winzenburg on the Weekend" is available on all major podcast services.

Mary Poppins Songwriter Richard Sherman on How He Created Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious!

Celebrate Disney's 100th anniversary with Richard M. Sherman, who teamed with his brother to create songs for Mary Poppins, It's a Small World, Winnie the Pooh, Charlotte's Web and Chitty Chitty Bang Bang. They are the most successful songwriting team in film history and in this 2006 WHO radio interview Richard explains how he came up with Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious, as well as his thoughts on modern rock and jazz versions of his famous tunes, and the Broadway adaptation of Mary Poppins.

Granddaughter of the Barbie Doll’s Creator Felt Shamed for Full Figure

Stacey Handler is the granddaughter of Barbie doll creator Ruth Handler and the real-life daughter of Ken. She discusses her struggles with her grandmother over body issues and having to live up to the image of her plastic "flawless sister" Barbie. Stacey is the author of The Body Burden: Growing Up in The Shadow of Barbie" and reveals that she did not play with dolls! This interview is from 2000 on WHO radio in Des Moines but fascinating insights in light of the recent Barbie movie.

Inspiring and Humorous Stories from Chicken Soup for the Golfer’s Soul

Authors of Chicken Soup for the Golfer's Soul Mark and Chrissy Donnelly share the insight and life lessons that come from the sport of golf. The writers discuss their backgrounds and success in authoring ten humorous and uplifting Chicken Soup books, including some relationship books for couples. This WHO radio interview is from 1999.

The Man That Created Urkel Shares Secrets About Tension on Family Matters & TV Sitcoms

Bill Bickley is the creator of Family Matters and the famous character Steve Urkel. For the first time ever he shares the secret of how the nerdy child character was created and how upset the adult actors were that the young star took over the show. Bickley also discusses his experiences producing other 80s and 90s TGIF series, his work on 70s sitcoms Happy Days and Partridge Family, and tells a story he has never publicly shared about work with network TV executives.  From WHO radio in 1999.

William Shatner‘s Star Trek Memories from the Man Who Knew Him Best

Meet the man who co-wrote William Shatner's three memoirs, spending hundreds of hours talking with the Hollywood star about his TV shows, movies, and private life. The late Chris Kreske is the one who convinced egotistical Shatner to start making fun of himself. This 1995 interview discusses hatred from his Star Trek co-stars, the first interracial kiss, the original movie death scene, the hairpiece, womanizing, friendship with Patrick Stewart, and that Shatner's public stories are often not true.