Then the post-Sefira music returns with Country Yossi and the Shteeble-Hoppers’ “I Am The Flower.”

Next up it’s a barrage of shailes, interrupted only by Dov Shurin and the latest news from Israel, some words from our gevaldigeh sponsors, and Rosh Chodesh Bentsching with Yossi’s father, Chaim Toiv.

And before you know it, the show’s over! Look for the Shavuos issue of the “Country Yossi Family Magazine” hitting newsstands everywhere, whether they like or not.

We’ll see you next week for one more show before we take our traditional pre-Summer hiatus, then it’s time for Country in the Country!

Then we heard the latest in our series of sefira-friendly a capella music from AKA Pella, “Birchos Avicha / Birchos Habanim”, from their brand new CD, A.K.A. Pella 5

Dov Shurin checked in with the latest news from Israel, and Hesh gave a heartfelt plea from The Fight To Free Jacob Ostreicher. Learn more and sign the petition at http://freejacobnow.com.

And will it be a Grand Prize Shutout? You’ll have to listen and see! Or, rather, hear.

Then a little sefira-friendly a capella music from AKA Pella, and the world premiere of their own version of 8th Day’s “Ya’alili,” which is completely and totally insane, from their brand new CD, A.K.A. Pella 5

Shortly thereafter, from The Yeshiva Boys Choir’s latest album: Amein (Acapella), we heard “Yiram“.

Then a little visit with Dov Shurin and the latest news from Israel, and a chat with CD Eichler with all the details about the release of AKA Pella’s new CD.

That, plus some Grand Prizes being handed out, and it sounds like a fine way to spend an evening, no?

Next up, a little sefira-friendly a capella music from who else but A.K.A. Pella. From their Adaptations CD, it’s Mi Bon Siach.

 And as if that wasn’t enough, we later heard the title track from The Yeshiva Boys Choir’s latest album: Amein (Acapella)

Finally Dov Shurin came under attack. He was on the line to tell us all about it. Oh, and we also took your phone calls and crowned some Grand Prize Winners.

Then, it was a quick segue to a Country Yossi cover: Lev Tahor’s a capella recording of  ”Deaf Man In The Shteeble.”

Next, it was onto your phone calls to see if any Grand Prize Winners were hiding there.

Later, while Dov Shurin did his afikoman impression (he had a very good excuse, as you’ll hear), a little more a capella music: The Yeshiva Boys Choir’s “Ah Ah Ah (Ashrei).”

Without further ado (exactly what is “ado,” and why shouldn’t we have any more of it?), we heard the latest news from Israel with Dov Shurin. And what month would be complete without Rosh Chodesh Bentsching with Yossi’s father, Chaim Toiv?

Then it was time to welcome his special guests: Yossi Newman and Eli Gerstner, who brought us the latest news about The Yeshiva Boys Choir. We also heard some cuts from YBC’s latest album: Amein (Acapella)

After releasing five hit albums, and four successful YBC Live! DVD’s, what could be next for The Yeshiva Boys Choir? How about acappella? That’s right! This Sefira season, from the minds of producer/songwriter Eli Gerstner and conductor Yossi Newman, comes YBC “Amein,” the very first ever YBC acappella production. If you think you know YBC, think again. This new album takes a cappella to a whole new level. What kind of songs are on this album? First off are theree brand new tracks, including the title track which, according to Eli, is one of the most leibidige, coolest songs he has ever written. Another new song featured on the album is called “Al Naharos Bavel“, a hartzige nigun Eli wrote during The 3 Weeks. Next up, of course, is the smash single that took the world by storm “Ah Ah Ah” and some other hit songs from Eli’s various other projects (like The Chevra’s Ess Ponecho & Odcha). Eli is no stranger to acappella. His last acappella album, “The Chevra Acappella,” is one of the greatest acappella albums out there today. So this Sefira season, why not be the first to experience a whole new level of acappella with YBC’s “Amein“?

Oh, yeah. And we managed to squeeze in some shailes for a chance to win a YBC CD.

Just like chometz, you’ll want to keep Country Yossi out of your house during Pesach, so we’re off until at least next week, if not longer. Watch this space, Facebook and Twitter for updates. Until then, a Zissen Pesach to you and yours!

See ya on the radio next week with special guest Eli Gerstner.

Next, he waxed eloquent with tips on shopping and financial planning, reviewed his checkered employment history, and gave us the business about business.

Then it was time for a little Country Yossi Music, for all your pre-Pesach needs: The Little Old Lady Named Pessy Deena.

After that, Rabbi Avrumy Jordan from the Gateways Organization checked in to tell us what they have in store for their Gateways Pesach Retreat · Friday, April 6th - Motzei Shabbos April 14th 2012 · Hilton Hotel, Stamford, CT. Learn more at http://gatewayspesach.org/.

Dov Shurin had the nerve to show his face and deliver the latest news from Israel, this time from Boro Park.

And finally, Country Yossi took a moment to remind us about the fine work Beth Shifra is doing to make sure everyone has a chance to celebrate Pesach, and how you can help. Find out more at http://www.bethshifra.org/.

We also got another taste of the title track of Yaakov Shwekey’s new CD, Cry No More. And if radio had pictures, it would look like this:

And in between all of that we managed to squeeze in some of your calls, and crown some Grand Prize Winners!

And speaking of Pesach, next week is the annual Country Yossi Show pre-Pesach spectacular, where we turn the (chometz-free) tables and let you ask the shailes, provided they’re about Pesadich drugs, cosmetics, foods and housewares.

Next up a little Country Yossi Music: “The Cover of the Jewish Press,” and then it was on to your phone calls.

We stopped only briefly to hear the latest news from Israel with Dov Shurin, and the earliest Rosh Chodesh Bentsching with Yossi’s father.

And it’s our last chance to remind you that Country Yossi will be the emcee for the “A Jewish Star” international singing competion.  Join him and  judges Avraham Fried, Mendy Pellin, Eli Gerstner and Yossi Green for a one of a kind concert at Brooklyn College this Monday, March 19th, which will feature performances by all the semi finalists before both the adult and child winner will be named. Learn more at AJewishStar.com.

“P” is for Pre-Purim, which is the theme of tonight’s broadcast. “P” is also for Political, as in the political shtik in at the top of tonight’s monolog and the topical comedy bits from Shimmy Shtauber and Larry Gordon, and “P” is for Poking Fun, which Country Yossi did to himself and Heshy during the rest of the show’s opening banter.

We also heard the rare Yiddish version of Country Yossi and the Shteeble-Hoppers’ “The Cholent Song.” Unfortunately, the Yiddish version isn’t commercially available, so we’ll give you the next best thing. Here’s a link to Google Translate. Just type in the English lyrics, set your language preferences, and it’ll robotically translate them into Yiddish. הנאה!

And among  tonight’s in-demand grand prizes was a copy of Rabbi Yehuda Winzelberg’s spectacular new book, “Can’t Wait For Shabbos!” Explore the beauty of Shabbos, from beginning to end, with ideas based on the Mishnah Brurah and other eminent Torah and Halachic classics. Complete with full length musical CD. We also had tickets for the “A Jewish Star” international singing competion, which Country Yossi will be emceeing.  Join him and  judges Avraham Fried, Mendy Pellin, Eli Gerstner and Yossi Green for a one of a kind concert at Brooklyn College on March 19th, which will feature performances by all the semi finalists before both the adult and child winner will be named. Learn more at AJewishStar.com.

And what Country Yossi Show would be complete without a visit from Dov Shurin with the latest news from Israel? Certainly not this one!

Until we meet again, a freilichen Purim to you and yours. Please celebrate responsibly. We need every listener we can get!

Then it’s a little Country Yossi Music: Nebich Of The Shteeble. If you can’t help singing along, but suddenly realize you don’t know the words, the lyrics are available in the Purim issue of the Country Yossi Family Magazine.

And if you’re still not convinced that it’s worth walking out of the house and down the block to pick up a copy of the CY Mag, enjoy Yossi’s dramatic reading from the National Yenta, this month’s hysterical paper-within-a-paper.

Dov Shurin brought us the latest news from Israel.

And, in the spirit of Chodesh Adar, master impressionist and talented singer Shimmy Shtauber compiled a collection of hits of all genres from the greatest Jewish music stars. With incredible impersonations and great music, Shimmy wows us with impressions of MBD, Avraham Fried, Yaakov Shwekey, Lipa Schmeltzer, Ohad, Shloime Daskal, Baruch Levine, Yehuda Green, Shloime Gertner, Chazan Helfgot, Sruly Werdyger, Michoel Schnitzler, Dovid Gabay, Benny Friedman, Michoel Pruzansky, Yossi Green and 8th Day. This 16:30 track contains the action and excitement of an entire wedding in fast motion, including the first dance, dinner, second dance, third dance, and even a kumzitz at the end with Yehuda Green! Download free and enjoy!

Next week, it’s COUNTRY YOSSI’S PURIM SPECTACULAR! You can tell it’s something special because I typed it in ALL CAPS.

Then it’s a little Country Yossi Music: “Elan Elan.”

And as we mentioned last week (which means we can just copy and paste it this week), Country Yossi will be emceeing the “A Jewish Star“ international singing competion.  Join him and  judges Avraham Fried, Mendy Pellin, Eli Gerstner and Yossi Green for a one of a kind concert at Brooklyn College on March 19th, which will feature performances by all the semi finalists before both the adult and child winner will be named. Learn more at AJewishStar.com.

Country also treated us to the title track of Yaakov Shwekey’s new CD, Cry No More. And now we’d like to treat you to its YouTube video:

Somehow we also managed to squeeze in the latest news from Jerusalem with Dov Shurin!

And before we forget:  The long awaited, eagerly anticipated, spectacularly hilarious Purim issue of Country Yossi Family Magazine hits the stands this Friday featuring Jewish Star 2011 junior winner Yisroel Amar on the cover and in depth write-ups about him and new singing star Mendy Werzberger.  You also wont want to miss the 4 page full-color special “National Yenta” Purim supplement and the authoritative and always informative Z Report which this month features an exclusive sneak peek at Avrohom Fried’s new cd cover! Pick up a copy quick before they’re gone with the wind!

And as Sh’vat comes to an end, so does our special offer, so you’d better act now! Click the pic below and don’t forget the promo code!

We woke up just in time for a little Country Yossi music with “Make-Believe.”

Later we heard “Kdai,”  a track from Yaakov Shwekey’s new CD, Cry No More.

Still not satisfied? Now about some Rosh Chodesh Bentsching with Yossi’s father and the latest news from Jerusalem with Dov Shurin and now we’re talking!

 And don’t forget to take advantage of our special Shvat offer, as mentioned below! 

Amist the shailes, Yossi also offerd up some $25 raffle tickets tickets to the Yad Batya L’Kallah Annual Gala Auction which happens next Tuesday.

Also joining in the festivities were Dov Shurin with the latest news from Israel and Rabbi Yaakov Spivak with the latest commentary from Monsey.

And in honor of Tu B’Shvat, at the end of the show Country Yossi finally made good on his promise to make like a tree and leave! Check out our special Tu B’Shvat deal good for the entire month of Shvat by clicking on the banner below and entering our promo code:

Next, it’s some Country Yossi music: “Hamalach”, cut 13 on Kivi and Tuki’s Greatest Hits. And then, an it’s exclusive rare recording from Yossi’s father, Chaim Toiv.

Amidst all the shailes and Grand Prize Winners, we have a visit from Dov Shurin with the latest news from Israel.

And, please mark your calendar, sundial, datebook, smartphone, PDA, or dust on the dashboard for The Country Yossi Show’s new time slot starting next week: Tuesdays from 7 PM to 8 PM on WSNR, or right here on the podcast an hour or so after airtime.

And did you pick up a copy of the February issue of the Country Yossi Family Magazine? No? No wonder we have this extra copy lying around. Go pick it up today!

And Dov Shurin checks in from Eretz Yisrael with all the latest news.

Don’t forget the February issue of the Country Yossi Family Magazine comes out this Friday, featuring a cover story about up-and-coming musical superstar Heshy Goldstein.

But wait, there’s more! Like Rosh Chodesh Bentsching with Yossi’s father. It’s like we say in the radio biz, “Wow, what a deal!”

Don’t miss the February issue of Country Yossi Family Magazine, coming out January 27th, because your parakeet is tired of reading the January issue at the bottom of his cage.

And Dov Shurin shares the latest news and comment from Israel.

Beyond that, what more can I say? I got nothin’. But if you have any suggestions, add them in the comments section.

What can we say about Heshy G. and his new album,  Shomer Yisroel? Well, you’ll read all about it in the next issue of Country Yossi Family Magazine, but for now,  just visit Heshy’s website: http://www.shomeryisroel.com/ for more information, to preview the songs, and of course, purchase the product.

And what Country Yossi Show would be complete without a visit from Dov Shurin with the latest news from Israel, and of course, your phone calls? Not this one, that’s for sure!

Can’t stand the deprivation? We have two years worth of classic shows waiting for you — and by “classic” we mean “old.” Just click the months on the right to peruse the archives.

We can’t be sure, but Country Yossi may be planning to drop a Matzo Ball in Times Square for New Year’s Eve.

The boys will be back next week, so you still have time to pick up some ear plugs.