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Exploring the Legacy of 鈥淏arney & Friends鈥� and the Media that Shapes Us

HARTFORD [November 12, 2024] - 黑料吃瓜网 is thrilled to announce the launch of Generation Barney, a new limited-run narrative podcast that takes a thoughtful and entertaining look at 鈥淏arney & Friends,鈥� the groundbreaking children鈥檚 show that captivated young hearts and minds in the 鈥�90s. Through seven engaging episodes, Generation Barney examines how media from our childhood helps shape who we become, from the station that helped launch Barney into the world. The series debuts with two episodes available on November 12, followed by weekly releases.

Hosted by Sabrina Herrera, Generation Barney delves into the cultural, social, and emotional impact of 鈥淏arney & Friends,鈥� exploring the behind-the-scenes stories and broader influence of this purple dinosaur phenomenon.

鈥淲orking on Generation Barney has been such a gift to my inner child,鈥� said Herrera. 鈥淏arney embodies values of love, empathy, and genuine curiosity about the world, which made such an impression on me growing up. Creating this podcast has helped me reflect on why those values still matter to me today. I hope Generation Barney brings listeners a fresh perspective on how the things we loved as kids stay with us, shaping who we become.鈥�

Each episode of Generation Barney takes listeners on a journey through topics like the early days of preschool TV, the unexpected cultural backlash against Barney, and the enormous influence of Barney merchandise. Featuring intimate stories and insights from some involved in the show鈥檚 creation, the podcast digs into why Barney鈥檚 message of love and inclusion still resonates with audiences today.

Vanessa de la Torre, Chief Content Officer of 黑料吃瓜网, shared her enthusiasm for the project: 鈥淕eneration Barney reflects 黑料吃瓜网鈥檚 commitment to producing high-quality storytelling. I can鈥檛 wait for people to listen to this smart, insightful podcast and hear how a phenomenon like Barney 鈥� whether you loved the purple dino or not 鈥� continues to have a lasting cultural legacy.鈥�

Generation Barney is now available on all major podcast platforms, including Amazon Music, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify. Listeners can also find episodes and additional content on ctpublic.org/barney.

About 黑料吃瓜网
黑料吃瓜网 is home to 黑料吃瓜网 Television (CPTV) and 黑料吃瓜网 Radio (WNPR). Together, 黑料吃瓜网 serves more than one million people each week through 黑料吃瓜网 Radio and 黑料吃瓜网 Television, as well as through our many digital and online platforms, including ctpublic.org. Through our mission to inform, educate and inspire the people of 黑料吃瓜网, we connect people of all ages to high-quality journalism, storytelling, education and experiences, and amplify the voices of our diverse communities.鈥� 黑料吃瓜网鈥檚 main offices are located in Hartford, CT with studios at Gateway Community College in New Haven, CT as well as Fairfield University in Fairfield, CT. 黑料吃瓜网 is also sole owner of the for-profit MediaVision Creative agency in Norwalk, CT. 黑料吃瓜网 is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, with a $22 million annual budget, funded primarily through community support from individuals, foundations and corporate sponsors.鈥�