The Tom Barnard Show

You know how deer have a tendency to jump in front of vehicles, because they're stupid? Sometimes that vehicle is a motorcycle. And sometimes that motorcycle makes contact. And in rare circumstances, the rider of that motorcycle lives to tell the tale. Which is exactly what Tony does today.Visit https://www.goldstarride.org/ to learn more about Tony's mission to help gold star families across the country.Topics:Tony's wife's breast cancer diagnosisTony's motorcycle encounter with a deerCaptain Phillips is apparently realisticThe Gold Star Ride foundation

They say that most kids can't read at grade level anymore. Whether this is true, I cannot say. But I can say that kids love it when their parents read to them. Simon has published ten children's books and plans on publishing a hundred more. We have published zero, but we've bought about ten thousand. And that may or may not be an exaggeration.You can find Simon's books at https://simonpjdorey.com/collections/all!This guest was booked using PodMatch! Interested in being a guest on the show? Reach out to us at https://www.podmatch.com/member/tombarnardpodcast.

Dave might be a big shot CMA award-winning country star now, but once upon a time he was a big shot athlete and musician in Minnesota listening to big shots on Minnesota radio. Now he's on our big shot podcast. I'm gonna be totally honest - I don't really know what a big shot is. It just feels appropriate in this case.You can follow Dave on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/dmacband, or on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/dmacband!This guest was booked using PodMatch! Interested in being a guest on the show? Reach out to us at https://www.podmatch.com/member/tombarnardpodcast.

Josh Naylor of the Mariners had an unfortunate slide the other day. Let's watch it from multiple angles. Just to see how unfortunate it was, you know? Also, Sophie Cunningham did not lose 17 teeth. But she did get elbowed in the mouth.Topics:Josh Naylor's face slideVarious political issues plaguing the countrySophie Cunningham getting elbowed in the mouth

Let us take you on an adventure. First, we'll swing by Highway 12. We won't stay for long, because it sucks and we hate it. Then we'll go to the far off land of Saudi Arabia and see what they're doing with Paramount Plus. Next, the mythical Chinee Land, which does not exist except in some woman's imagination. Finally, we'll speak a bit of Español. This time it's the words that don't exist, except for in Ethan's imagination.Topics:Construction on Highway 12Minneapolis protests are getting spicyWhy are Atticus Shaffer and Gary Coleman so short?Saudi Arabia's involvement in the Paramount Plus mergerDisneyland/Disney World are expensiveCats under Disney's employ

Remember when we talked about the lumber exchange building selling for a dollar? Technically, that's not entirely accurate. Not that the truth is any better, really. And speaking of the truth, you probably also remember us talking about stand-up comedy being the last bastion of free speech. After podcasts, of course. We're a much newer genre, but we still feel like we deserve the bulk of the credit.Topics:Crowd work taking over comedy setsThe lumber exchange building is worthlessTim's Dr. Fauci controversy

For the first half of this episode we remember Philly Dawg and reminisce about the Vikings of yore. And by "yore" I mean the 60s and 70s. Not like yore yore. The second half is spent wondering how Brand New Day seems to be on track to make infinity dollars even while everyone is constantly talking about having superhero fatigue.Topics:We miss Philip WiseMinnesota Vikings of the pastSpiderman: Brand New Day

Something happened with the Twins yesterday. I won't spoil it, but apparently it's the first time it's happened in the MLB in 40 years. And wouldn't you know it, Jimmy is in studio and was present for it. He's also the mayor of South Saint Paul, so he can weigh in on the hacking going on in Minnesota.Topics:The Twins had a historic play yesterdayMinnesota municipal water systems got hacked by what is apparently IranPearson closed down its Saint Paul factory

You've probably hear our Heart of the North ads. You may have even seen the episode when Mike called in from home. But have you ever seen him in person? After today, you still won't have, but we will. Live through us vicariously as Mike enters the studio and talks about going to Hawaii, Canada, Ireland, and more. A lot more.Visit https://www.heartofthenorthtours.com/ to learn more!

We always hear about the exploits of fictional spies - jetting around the country, womanizing, shooting people, and whatnot. Sometimes we hear about their origins. Life as a young pre-spy. But what about after? What happens when a spy turns 80 and his memory maybe doesn't work so great anymore? Agent Bigglesby, that's what.Check out his book at https://jamesprochester.com/. No, that's not a mistake or a typo.Topics:Agent Bigglesby: Not Dead YetGrowing up in a large Chilean familyLife in Opus Dei

Gas is expensive again. Cars are also expensive, largely due to dealership fees and taxes. Driving in general seems barely worth it. You don't need to drive to go to Tokyo, though, and with the yen as weak as it is the whole country is cheap. You do need to fly, but let the airlines worry about jet fuel prices.Topics:Gas prices are highBuying a car is an unpleasant experienceTokyo Disneyland is nice and cheap

Ellen is a foley artist with decades in the industry. What's foley? We're glad you asked, because that's what we talk about the entire episode. We're in the podcasting business, which means spending a lot of time agonizing over audio, so we're in a somewhat adjacent field. We find it all very interesting. Hopefully, so do you.You can find Ellen's book If These Shoes Could Talk at her website, https://ellenheuerfoleyartist.com, or on Amazon.This guest was booked using PodMatch! Interested in being a guest on the show? Reach out to us at https://www.podmatch.com/member/tombarnardpodcast.

Bob calls in from his car to let us know that he doesn't think the Twins will win a world series ever again. Or something to that effect, anyway. Those women's teams though, they're sweeping. No wonder everyone wants to join them. And I mean everyone.Topics:It's really hot outMinnesota Twins/Vikings are badWomen's sports are goodMyGenderDolls in Minnesota schoolsTransgender athletesAlex almost dies to an errant hammer

Do we really need everything to be a 3 hour blockbuster that costs $250,000,000 to make? I say no. Hollywood disagrees. Except for Avatar Studios. They know how to put out a good, reasonably non-bloated film.Topics:Andy saw Avatar Aang: The Last AirbenderMovies continue to be too longCarly Simon's numerous health issuesThe Rails to Trails paradeGabriel Langton almost broke his neck at the Commonwealth Games

KP has been coming on our show since nearly the first moment. His brother Joe also pops in from time to time. Today we're without Joe, but with plenty of stories about the Anderson family. We also ask why everyone is so hateful, because if we ask it enough we might one day get an answer.

Okay, it's not literally silent, but it does have very little dialogue. Next to none. Certainly less than the Evil Dead reboot, which is both wordier and gorier than Motor City. Sadly, the camp has left Hollywood for now, so both films take themselves quite seriously. At least they're not preaching at us.Topics:Tim's Buffalo Bill action figureHow a moment from two months ago can go viralMotor City is all action, few wordsEvil Dead Burn is extremely gory and not at all funnyTeddy Roosevelt has his own documentary

There's a new sensation sweeping the nation. No, it's not talk shows. They say Kimmel is building, but not like Jimothy the Raccoon. Next week we'll have moved onto the next thing, but though his reign will be as short as his spine, he'll always be remembered.Topics:Conan O'Brien's new hairTalk shows are still badJimothy the RaccoonEarly flights are also badEthan has infinite energyAlex went to the GuthrieWhy does nostalgic food taste so bad now?Letterman's Stupid Human Tricks

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People are always selling their old stuff. Maybe someone in the family died, maybe it's spring cleaning, maybe the kids are off to college. You probably knew that you can get things for cheap this way, but did you know that you can make it a full time business? Buy what's valuable low, sell it high. That's what Kira does. She's also an author, because apparently spending a thousand hours a week on Etsy isn't enough to keep her occupied. Me, I'll be taking a nap.If you're looking for some of Kira's stuff, why not start with fabric? You can find it at https://www.etsy.com/shop/DodOddityThis guest was booked using PodMatch! Interested in being a guest on the show? Reach out to us at https://www.podmatch.com/member/tombarnardpodcast.

The State Fair is fast approaching, and the new foods have been announced. It's a lot of pickles. And sugar. And fat. Those last two shouldn't surprise you, but the pickle thing we didn't see coming. Make sure to save your dill dough - fair food isn't cheap. We also touch on microdramas, the latest craze why not.Topics:Neal Schon's letter to Jonathan CainMicrodramas are like regular dramas but more microEvery road is closed in Minnesota right nowState Fair experiences and foods

Two months ago, we had Jonathan Cain on our show. He mentioned Bruce Springsteen and Robert DeNiro, and more or less told them to shut up and focus on their craft. Yesterday, that moment was suddenly picked up by dozens of news outlets and is everywhere on the internet. Why? We have no idea. Not that we're complaining. At the very least, it's fun "engaging" with our "fans".Topics:Jonathan Cain/Bruce Springsteen viral momentToy Story 5 was goodAnna Vocino as Mrs. Potato HeadHoward Stern reducing hours to one show a week and laying off his staff

Anna is back, and this time instead of focusing entirely on what it's like trying to eat food that won't make you feel gross, we also discuss Anna's newfound fame as Mrs. Potato Head in Toy Story 5. She's also been doing World of Warcraft for 22 years, but don't tell her that.Topics:Anna as Mrs. Potato HeadGetting into the voiceover fieldAI voices and actors are taking overEat Happy Kitchen's ranch dust is tastyNavigating ingredients labels with food sensitivities shouldn't be this hard

Sage Rasmussen joins us (in a mask made out of printer paper) to give the update on what's what in the sports world. Afterward, our internet starts crapping out again, so Bob flexes his new Starlink connection. Is satellite internet the future?Topics:Minnesota sportsNFL salary capsMamdani's rap nameStarlinkSid Hartman stories

Have you noticed how crazy people get on planes these days? Or how people keep trying to blow up government buildings? Or how celebrities keep slapping each other? I know what it is: a lack of respect. For example, when you go to Japan, try not to take any videos of yourself with a corpse. Very disrespectful.Topics:Incendiary device detonated at NYC federal buildingPeople don't tend to live at their workplacesFlight attendant is a hard jobThe World Cup halftime show existed, and was very chaoticLogan Paul and Tom Brady are fightingTom and Kathryn went to a 70s theme party

The Fairness Doctrine was done away with in the 80s, and we continue to feel the sting. Or at least, we assume we do. It's possible the news would suck just as bad with it as without. You know what else sucks? Having to change our clocks twice a year. Apparently we're this close to that being federally struck, although states still have the option to be jackasses about it. Here's hoping Minnesota won't. (They will.)

Canada is on fire yet again, and pouring smoke into America. What can I say. It's their national pastime. America's national pastime, on the other hand, is remaking movies over and over. The latest remake is The Odyssey, which has been mired in controversy since it was announced. But is it good? Tim and Mike saw it. You'll have to ask them.

Today's show is all about animals. We've got dogs and cats in studio. We've got footage of an elephant. We talk about The Littlest Hobo, assuming any of you know what that is. We also talk about a man who breached the Today Show building and freaked out for a while. He's not an animal, but it was worth mentioning nonetheless.

Tony was born with poor vision and lost what remained by 15. He is now the assistant vice president of communications at the America Foundation for the Blind, a producer and voice talent for the new documentary Possibilities, and an expert on the life of Helen Keller. He also sails. Like, on an actual boat. If you want to figure out how he manages that, you'll just have to listen to this episode.

Did you know that ventriloquism goes back 3000 years? For a given definition of "ventriloquism", that is. For a more modern one, you're looking at the 1700s. You know what else happened in the 1700s? The year 1776. That's right - America and ventriloquism were born out of the same cultural zeitgeist, which is why Americans are still at it today.You can learn more about April's book (250 Years of American Ventriloquism) or April herself at http://aprilbrucker.tv/!This guest was booked using PodMatch! Interested in being a guest on the show? Reach out to us at https://www.podmatch.com/member/tombarnardpodcast.

It's Twitter's 20th birthday. It goes by X now, because it's going through an identity crisis as it reaches adulthood, but we'll always remember it as Twitter. We'll also always remember when WB was a juggernaut of the entertainment industry, rather than the bargaining chip it is today. How you mess up DC and Bugs Bunny, we'll never know.

Ethan got his first stitches today. Alex has gotten stitches ten times. Not ten stitches - ten different times getting stitches. One of us has also had the cops called on us because some busybody thinks we're abusing our spouse. Don't worry, it was just a minor rock throwing incident.Also, Andy was on a podcast! It's called Phantom Electric Ghost, and you can find his appearance here: https://found.ee/tCNvi7

Robert DeNiro is worth over 500 million dollars. That's a lot of money, but it's child's play compared to some of the higher paid athletes. They're making $700,000,000 across a single contract sometimes. They're also winning, so I guess that's what it takes these days. Hint hint.

Sam Neill and Josh Grisetti both died within the past few days. Jack Nicholson is 89, but he remains alive. Barry Manilow is a sprightly 83. Why did we bring those two up? To be honest, I don't remember.

You've probably heard your fair share of bad news. War, famine, that sort of thing. All the horsemen are involved. But it's easy to become desensitized to run of the mill apocalyptic visions. Today we've got some stuff that'll really make you say "why are you telling me this". Don't worry, we pepper in some positive stuff too. We're not doomers.Episode discussion: https://completedisaster.live/2026/07/10/july-10th-2026/

They're taking fictional characters and making them real, like with Moana. They're also taking real actors and making them into fictional AI versions, like James Earl Jones. It's a madhouse. A madhouse! At least we can remain secure in our knowledge that they will never stop making Evil Dead movies, ever.Episode discussion: https://completedisaster.live/2026/07/10/july-10th-2026/

Netflix is reporting massive drop-offs on season 2 of its shows. Why? Is it the gap between seasons? The binge watching making content more forgettable? Where have all the viewers gone, and where are all the fans? Where's the die-hard group of friends who always makes watch plans? Oh yeah, speaking of which, Bonnie Tyler died.Episode discussion: https://completedisaster.live/2026/07/10/july-10th-2026/

In part one of today's show, we talked about shows that brand themselves as "dark humor" to position themselves more favorably. In part two, we talked to someone who wrote a book of actual dark humor about his time in the military. Now, in part three, we're talking to someone who became a stand-up comedian as a way to channel his anxiety and bipolar disorder into - you guessed it - dark humor. I didn't set the whole day up this way. It just kind of happened. Maybe the universe is telling us something.You can find Dave's books at https://davemowry.com.This guest was booked using PodMatch! Interested in being a guest on the show? Reach out to us at https://www.podmatch.com/member/tombarnardpodcast.Episode discussion hub: https://completedisaster.live/2026/07/08/july-8th-2026/

Jason is a Wisconsinite and Iraq War veteran. He was blown up by an IED, thrust back into civilian life without a clue how to navigate it, and has gone through years of therapy. And now he's written a book where he jokes about it all. Ha ha, right? It's raw, it's honest, and it brings us back to that "dark humor" topic we were just talking about in the previous segment.You can find his book (and author bio) here: https://www.amazon.com/Waves-Shrapnel-Jason-Thomas-Rumbaugh/dp/B0GS282MSCEpisode discussion hub: https://completedisaster.live/2026/07/08/july-8th-2026/

The Emmy nominations are out. Given how Taylor Sheridan's shows make up 90% of all network programming at the moment, you'd think he'd at least have gotten one of them. Nope. Maybe people are getting tired of very similar shows about life on a ranch. They're also tired of Stranger Things, mostly because the last season was apparently not great. But you know what we'll never get tired of? Noticing how men in the mid 20th century always looked 30 years older than their age.Episode discussion hub: https://completedisaster.live/2026/07/08/july-8th-2026/

Frequent listeners may have learned that Jude has mental problems. Namely, attachment issues. Not that being a lunatic is unusual for a dog. It's part of what makes life interesting. You know what else makes life interesting? Buttery flavored crusts. Sorry, I mean buttery crispy crusts. Sorry, I mean...what was the line again?Official episode discussion: https://completedisaster.live/2026/07/06/july-6th-2026/

The Twins are doing okay. But it's still early. You don't need cataract surgery to see a pattern in recent years: we start out strong, then we tank. Will this year be different? Statistically, it will not. But you never know.Official episode discussion: https://completedisaster.live/2026/07/06/july-6th-2026/

Everyone on the show is always watching things. Everyone except one person. Well that all changes today. Naturally, he's breaking his streak of not watching things by watching slightly stale rom coms starring Miranda Cosgrove. Also Hoppers. That's relatively new, right?Official discussion hub: https://completedisaster.live/2026/07/06/july-6th-2026/