Dr. Ken Barry
Type: Person
As of November 2026, Dr. Ken Barry has been mentioned in 10 episodes across 9 podcasts, first heard Mar 2025 on This American Life. Dr. Ken Barry is mentioned as a guest host on "This American Life," where he fills in for Ira Glass and narrates episodes discussing college campus policy shifts and the DEI backlash. He also appears on "Kill Tony" as a comedian, sharing personal experiences related to military service and mental health. Additionally, he is referenced in "Today I Found Out" for his role in transforming WD-40 into a household brand.
Professional ice hockey player (defenseman); hockey broadcaster (contextual) at NHL (player); Vancouver Canucks broadcast (as stated in episode context) specializing in NHL defense, Power play offense (historical role), Sports broadcasting (game analyst role implied).
| Mentioned in | 10 episodes on 9 podcasts (as of November 2026) |
|---|---|
| First heard | Mar 2025 on This American Life |
| Active | 20th–21st century |
What do podcasts say about Dr. Ken Barry?
4 quotes, recorded on This American Life and Kill Tony.
I'm Emanuel Barry filling in for Ira Glass.
This American Life · · Hear itI'm Emanuel Barry in for Ira Glass...
This American Life · · Hear itDoc Barry, everybody with his second appearance on the show.
Kill Tony · · Hear itThe words of then company President John Barry...
Today I Found Out · · Hear it
How do different shows talk about Dr. Ken Barry?
5 shows discussed Dr. Ken Barry in these episodes.
- This American Life — 2 episodes
I'm Emanuel Barry filling in for Ira Glass.
College Disorientation | This American Life | Episode 867 - Spittin' Chiclets — 1 episode
I look up, there's Tyson Barry like sitting right inside the door.
Hat Tricks Galore - Game Notes ft. Shane Vansaghi - 01.28.26 - The History Guy: History Deserves to Be Remembered — 1 episode
The pilot of the aircraft. Lieutenant JG Jim Barry died as a result of the burns months later.
Fire Aboard USS Enterprise, 1969 - Today I Found Out — 1 episode
The words of then company President John Barry...
Who Invented WD-40, Duct Tape, and Super Glue? - Kill Tony — 1 episode
Doc Barry, everybody with his second appearance on the show.
KT #735 - TRIPLE H + CARROT TOP
Which podcasts has Dr. Ken Barry appeared on?
Dr. Ken Barry came up; the most recent mention was Jan 2026 on Spittin' Chiclets.
- College Disorientation | This American Life | Episode 867 on This American Life (Sep 2025)
- Talking While Black | This American Life | Episode 758 on This American Life (Mar 2025)
- KT #735 - TRIPLE H + CARROT TOP on Kill Tony (Sep 2025)
- Who Invented WD-40, Duct Tape, and Super Glue? on Today I Found Out (Jan 2026)
- Fire Aboard USS Enterprise, 1969 on The History Guy: History Deserves to Be Remembered (Jan 2026)
The pilot of the aircraft. Lieutenant JG Jim Barry died as a result of the burns months later.
- Hat Tricks Galore - Game Notes ft. Shane Vansaghi - 01.28.26 on Spittin' Chiclets (Jan 2026)
I look up, there's Tyson Barry like sitting right inside the door.
Which podcasts mention Dr. Ken Barry most?
This American Life (2 episodes), Stuff You Should Know (1 episode) and Stay Tranquilo (1 episode) mention Dr. Ken Barry most.
- This American Life — 2 episodes · More people from This American Life
- Stuff You Should Know — 1 episode · More people from Stuff You Should Know
- Stay Tranquilo — 1 episode · More people from Stay Tranquilo
- Kill Tony — 1 episode · More people from Kill Tony
- Joseph Everett - WIL — 1 episode
More podcast appearances
- Pop Tarts: No Fruit Necessary | STUFF YOU SHOULD KNOW on Stuff You Should Know
- Japan's fat shaming vs America's victim culture on Joseph Everett - WIL
- Kevin O'Leary: This Rule Built My $4 Billion Empire (Most Entrepreneurs Miss It) on Young and Profiting
- It's Officially Christmas Time! Post-Thanksgiving Recap, Black Friday Chaos & Top Christmas Songs on Stay Tranquilo
What is Dr. Ken Barry mentioned alongside?
Dr. Ken Barry is most often mentioned alongside College Football Playoff, Shanghai and Magoo's Ice Cream Parlor.
Mentioned together: College Football Playoff, Shanghai, Magoo's Ice Cream Parlor, Fisher-Price, American Girl, Oregon Trail, Big Bird, The Muppets, Miss Mu, Niscoco Brands