In the Stacks with Barry & LaToya started as a loosely library-related show when the hosts worked together at a public library. It continues to showcase the viewpoints of Barry Reese and LaToya Davidson-Perez on life, news, entertainment, books, and other topics. Each show features a little bit of everything.
LaToya and Barry’s conversation began with their frustration over not being able to watch Arsenal games due to Peacock and USA Network's broadcasting decisions. The conversation shifted to personal financial struggles, with both sharing stories of debt, high-interest loans, and the challenges of managing expenses, especially when it comes to eating out. Barry detailed issues with delayed school pay and bank overdrafts, while LaToya expressed concerns about credit card debt, student loans, and the stress of juggling multiple financial responsibilities. They also touched on health, mentioning their use of GLP-1 medications and the challenges of maintaining weight loss. Throughout, they reflected on the pressures of work, the lack of work-life balance, and the emotional toll of ongoing financial stress. The episode ended on a light note, with both acknowledging their situation as a cautionary tale.
29 Aug 2026
Cruises, Careers, Aging & AI
LaToya and Barry caught up on personal and work updates, with LaToya sharing her recent cruise experiences. They discussed work, aging, health issues, and the difficulty of taking true vacations. Barry talked about his teaching, including reading violent short stories and poetry with his students. Both shared their current reading habits, with LaToya finishing Andy Weir’s books and Barry reading a historical mystery series. The conversation covered favorite colors, collectibles, and streaming services, as well as recent celebrity deaths and the passage of time. They also touched on TV shows like Beauty and Black, true crime documentaries, and reality TV such as Married at First Sight. Barry and LaToya talked about Marvel movies, Atlanta United’s recent wins, and using the Refract app to track shows. They ended by briefly discussing Mark Zuckerberg’s reported plans to replace employees with AI and shared thoughts on his leadership.
25 Jul 2026
Trading Spaces
LaToya and Barry conducted their 201st podcast episode, discussing various personal updates and topics. LaToya shared details about moving her home office to her bedroom due to upcoming house guests, including a new sit-stand desk and monitor setup. They discussed their experiences with the recently completed World Cup tournament and MLS soccer, including Atlanta United's performance. LaToya mentioned reading Andy Weir books, and Barry discussed his recent reading of Dan Brown's latest novel. Both talked about their use of the Refract app as a replacement for TV Time to track their media consumption. LaToya revealed she had injured her foot after the World Cup and was starting GLP-1 medication again, while Barry shared that he would need to stop taking Ozempic two weeks before his upcoming colonoscopy. They also discussed Barry's writing career and royalty income, and LaToya's upcoming cruise plans. The conversation concluded with them noting they had 199 episodes remaining before reaching their 400th episode milestone.
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5.0 / 5
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Podcast Authority Score: 30 / 100
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Who hosts In the Stacks with Barry & LaToya?
Barry and LaToya host the show. Published by Barry Reese & LaToya Davidson-Perez.
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