Winzenburg On The Weekend podcast

Christmas Movie Secrets from America's Favorite 20th Century Films, Including It's a Wonderful Life!

Hear stories behind Hollywood's greatest 20th century Christmas film & TV classics from the authors of "It's Christmastime at the Movies." Gary & Susan Svehla take calls from listeners that share their personal favorites, including number one "It's a Wonderful Life." But the show's host doesn't always agree! This edited interview is from1999. Most "Winzenburg on the Weekend" episodes are available on YouTube.

Collectibles Expert Dana Cain Prices Old TV Cartoon Characters, Disney, He-Man, & Care Bears & Barbies

Nationally-known collectibles expert and author of many price guide books Dana Cain talks with callers about the value of old Saturday morning cartoon character toys, Barbie dolls, Care Bears, He-Man, Smurfs, and Disney items. Baby Boomers & GenX will be able to reminisce about things they loved as children. This Winzenburg on the Weekend audio broadcast from WHO Radio is from the summer of 2000. Check out other episodes of the show on YouTube.

Allergy Doctor Warns Foods You Love Cause Stuffed Nose, Headaches, & Insomnia

An allergist says common health problems may be caused by food allergies. Dr. William Walsh is the author of "The Food Allergy Book." He explains the differences between two categories of food allergies, and how your body may crave the things that harm it the most. Everything from fruits to vitamins may lead to bad reactions, including sleepless night, headaches, stuffed noses & stomach problems. This 1999 interview is from WHO radio in Des Moines, Iowa. You can find all episodes on YouTube.

Iowa One-Room Schoolhouse Memories -- It Really Was Just Like Little House on the Prairie!

Not so long ago there were thousands of rural township one-room schoolhouses in Iowa, similar to what was seen on Little House on the Prairie. Historian and educator Bill Sherman shares memories about their history and what some of the buildings are used for today. From the 2000 WHO Radio Crystal Studios at the Iowa State Fair in Des Moines with co-host form KCCI-TV reporter Mary Brubaker. "Winzenburg on the Weekend" is also on all major podcast services and YouTube.

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.

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.