The Tom Barnard Show

Did you ever think Minnesota would be the laughingstock of the country? If you've been paying attention, maybe you did. Well the day has come, and now it's time to clean up the mess and become a respectingstock once more. Perhaps the Moderate Majority Party is the way to go. Either way, make sure to make your voice heard on November Whatever Day The Election Is.Topics:Bad Bunny's halftime showDaytime TV is dyingAthletes going brokeModerate Majority PartyMinnesota corruptionSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Super Bowl is coming up, and you know what that means: chips. Also dip. And commercials. If there's time, perhaps some football as well. Next Tuesday it'll also mean Bob and Costaki get to gloat about the Patriots losing thanks to Minnesota talent. That's right, we're calling it now.Topics:NFL franchise valuationUpcoming Super BowlRip the puppyNew Disney CEOCharlie's giant pizza sliceSJUSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

It's warming up up north, but it's so cold down south that the iguanas are freezing. And do you know what that reminds us of? The winter Olympics. And you know what winter reminds us of? All the people dying. Seriously, it's been quite a week.Topics:Alex's 37th birthdaySean Hannity sightingThe Boys of '80Iguana torporWinter OlympicsDesmond Wilson/Catherine O'Hara deaths (among others)CPAP MachinesEpstein shenanigansSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Brad surprises Tom with a visit to West Palm Beach, which leads to a very high volume show. Kristyn and Tim both got their entertainment talk in, and Alex even managed to have a conversation about the NBA with him. Tom also got a call that his sister-in-law died today, so the cheerfulness was much needed.Topics:Lindsey Vonn injuredTom's sister-in-law diesEddie the EagleJustin Baldoni vs. Blake LivelyBrad's kidsSend HelpNBA talkSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Over half of Americans will break at least one bone at some point in their lives. As a result, there are plenty of broken bone stories out there, many of which are funny in retrospect. And yes, like everything else, there is a hate subreddit for people who've broken a bone. Although we suspect that one might be facetious.Topics:Minnesota sportsMelania Trump documentaryBrittany's new haircutBroken bone storiesSnark/hate groupsHOA woesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

People are talking about the miracle on ice once again, as a new documentary about it has come out. We're just there's a reason to talk about Minnesota in a positive way. It happened 46 years ago, but still. We'll let this reach into the past slide if it means turning off the anger for just a little bit.Topics:The Boys of '80Miracle on IceLou NanneColbert retiring/late night dyingNate George for state auditorMinnesota incitement to violenceSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

NFL cheerleaders. They're ubiquitous, famous, and their pay ranges from six figures to the change they can scavenge from the stands after the game. And then you've got the refs who make 200k and are being slowly replaced with robots. The whole league makes no sense.Topics:Names are hardNFL play-calling techNFL cheerleadersFamily FeudThe Big Game is coming upExpensive steaksSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Things continue to get worse in Minnesota. Not only is the extreme cold back, but there's been yet another ICE-involved shooting. It just seems like a very good time to not be here at the moment.Topics:ICE stuffGreg the plumberMike DeRosier with Heart of the North ToursMike Bryant is finally done in courtSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Would you pay $500,000 for a converted shack in the middle of nowhere? Would you accept $500,000 to climb a skyscraper with no ropes or nets? If you're a normal person, you answered 'no' to both of these. And you also didn't go hoard bread for this weekend. Because that is not a normal thing to do.Topics:Extreme coldKidnappersMinnesota US senate seatOscars seasonSkyscraper LiveReal estate in WyomingTarget lunaticsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Brittany's grandma is turning 100, which means Brittany gets a vacation to the coldest place in the galaxy. But they have an indoor pool, so it's not as bad as it sounds.On the show:TomKathrynAndyKristyn BurttBrittany HagenTopics:Wind chill hellOscars nominationsFamily FeudWilliston NDElectric vehicles and their chargersSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Long-time listeners know who Joe is. He's been a core listener for years. He's also been going through it lately. Surgery is expensive and being barely able to walk sucks. He's got a GoFundMe, if you'd like to chip in.https://gofund.me/79c39b669On the show:TomKathrynAndyKristyn BurttLouisville JoeJesse the ShrinkTopics:Michele TafoyaThe Buttafuocos are backKathryn's parents hit by drunk driver in the 50sAirport parkingJoe's storySocial frictionSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jim-bob isn't a great name. Cooter is also not a great name. And when you put them together? Tragedy. Speaking of tragedies, it's going to be -20 real temperature in a few days. Get those furnaces tuned up. Or stay warm in the glow of your own white-hot rage. That's how we do it in Minnesota.On the show:TomKathrynAndyCostaki EconompoulosKristyn BurttBob SansevereTopics:The decline of radioBugoniaBest MedicineMinnesotans are very mad at ICEIncoming cold snapSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Tim was traumatized by seeing zombie nudity. Alex was traumatized by a confession from Kathryn. Even Kristyn was traumatized when she briefly thought Taylor Swift broke up. Today's episode is a real spine-tingler.On the show:The familyKristyn BurttTim LammersTopics:It's cold in FloridaHighest grossing actors of 2025Epic UniverseDog mortalityParakeet mortalitySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

What would you do if you saw a bunch of toddlers on a highway? There are many possibilities, and most of them are bad. Luckily there are still good people out there, as evidenced by the dad who saved a couple of kids on A1A in Florida. What they were doing there is anyone's guess.On the show:TomKathrynAndyKristyn BurttDave and BenBrittany HagenTopics:Kids on Florida highwayAward seasonLife in Golden ValleyBillion dollar housesRecessSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

You've heard of dying on stage. It's when a comedian doesn't do so well. You've also heard of dying off the stage. Usually it's when an actor or musician parties a bit too hard. Today we focus on the latter, because Josh has never bombed once. No, we can't prove it. But we can let his impressions speak for themselves - literally.On the show:TomKathrynAndyKristyn BurttJosh RosenTopics:Steven Seagal's bad SNL episodeSNL deaths Timothy BusfieldComedyImpressionsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Cruise ships are interesting. They're floating cities. They've got plumbing and electricity, they're fully stocked with food, and you can live on them for some time. But not forever. At some point, they have to dock. And if you want to know what happens when they don't dock, they have documentaries about that sort of thing. To summarize, be thankful for your municipal hookups.On the show:TomKathrynAndyCostaki EconomopoulosBob SansevereTopics:Cruise shipsComedyVarious happenings in MinnesotaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Tom and Kathryn have completed their final move. Ever. That's what they say, anyway. Based on past experience, that seems unlikely, but there's a first time for everything. Or I guess a last time.On the show:The familyKristyn BurttTopics:Tom and Kathryn's new houseBlacklight theaterArt tourU of M dance troupeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Tom and Kathryn are moving once more. In fact, they already started. Whether they'll be done by Monday is anyone's guess. It's as big of a mystery as to why people who don't need plastic surgery get it anyway.On the show:TomAlexAndyKristyn BurttTim LammersTopics:Mom group dramaMovingMinneapolis shenanigansBradley Cooper looks like Barry ManilowMoviesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Paramount Plus dropped the ball with Taylor Sheridan, who is apparently the most important man in television at the moment. Not that we'd know; we're still talking about the good old days of radio. In fairness to ourselves, it's kind of important to us.On the show:TomAndyKristyn BurttBrittany HaganMike BryantTopics:Oscars selection processTV hostile takeoversTaylor SheridanLife behind the micYesterday's ICE shootingSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Why all the hatred of one another? We may never know. But we do know that fire is scary. It's built into our DNA. We also know that war is scary. There are a lot of things that are scary, come to think of it. On the show:TomKathrynAndyKristyn BurttTony PriceTopics:California wildfire anniversaryStranger ThingsGold Star Ride FoundationVietnam warSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The rock and roll lifestyle is often not a long-lived one. But there are things you, as a famous rock star, can do to protect yourself. Don't drink entire bottles of liquor in a single night. Don't mix illicit drugs. Maybe even consider switching to decaf. Just because you're hardcore doesn't mean you can't be straight edge.On the show:TomKathrynAndyCostaki EconomopoulosKristyn BurttBob SansevereTopics:Jets suckCoffeeBand members dyingStranger Things finale/conspiracyRicky RiceICE vs. HiltonSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Walz is officially not seeking re-election, which means congratulations Governor Klobuchar. You know it's gonna happen. But you know what isn't gonna happen? Getting a reasonably priced first class plane ticket these days. I asked how much they were and they said "if you have to ask, you can't afford it". I don't get no respect.On the show:The familyKristyn BurttMike BryantTopics:Tim Walz dropping out of raceMaduro extraditedCritics Choice AwardsAlex visits FloridaPlane tickets are expensiveSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Apparently they're making another Avengers movie. And then another one. Also there's Supergirl. And probably others too, but at this point the only thing left to say is "enough". Mario and Frankenstein on the other hand, it's about time those guys dominate the culture again for a while. We're bringing the 90s back, and this time we're leaving the comic books behind. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

50 episodes doesn't seem like much, especially when you're currently scraping up against 3000, but back then it felt like a big deal. And speaking of big deals, Rocky was recently in a terrible car accident and needs to learn to walk again and all that fun stuff. On top of that, his daughter has stage four stomach cancer. You could say it hasn't been a great few years for Rocky. If you feel compelled to help him out, check out his GoFundMe below.https://www.gofundme.com/f/db6n5y-support-rockys-road-to-recoverySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Arj is - or at least was, as far as we know - a dual citizen in Australia. It's a very laid back place, not like America where everything is so political and everyone hates one another and...hang on. This all sounds very familiar.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

What's your opinion on hypnosis? Is it a ruse, or does it actually work? Maybe you don't have one and would like to acquire one? Well too bad, because Jake's book, The Hypnotist, is out of print. That'll happen after 13 years.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Andy is at the helm today as the rest of the family enjoy Florida and its lack of icy conditions. It's our 2025 wrap-up show, so remember the mostly bad times with us as we reminisce about the LA wildfires, various celebrity deaths, and whatnot. Then Jesse comes back to talk the psychology of moving, dying, and resolution...ing.On the show:AndyKristyn BurttCitizen DaveJesse the ShrinkTopics:2025 entertainment news wrapupMovingChildhood homesPhysical presence in heavenNew Year resolutionsVideo games as a challengeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Once upon a time, Ali was a relatively unknown, relatively new comedian. Today, she's been in movies, TV shows, and she's even been on the Tom Barnard Podcast. Now that's what I call celebrity. That last one specifically, I mean. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

It's the last episode with Tom and Kathryn until 2026. Maybe spending time moving will help them forget about all the constant news about Minnesota fraud. Moving sucks, but it's better than dwelling on the negative. And that's our Christmas lesson for the year: cheer up.On the show:TomKathrynKristyn BurttTim LammersTopics:Minnesota fraudMovies are expensiveMovingJapanese audienceSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ever notice how child celebrities seem to have a lot of mental issues? It seems there may be a correlation between child actors and the adults that take advantage of them in every way you could think of. That's why we're here to say "just say no" to abusing children who work for your network.On the show:The familyKristyn BurttTopics:Minnesota fraudEverywhere else fraudNed's DeclassifiedNickelodeonEmotions in children and adultsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Kobe Bryant shot footage for a documentary he planned on releasing. Then he died and it got buried. But it's still out there. Will it ever see the light of day? And if it does, will it be three and a half hours long like what feels like every movie?On the show:TomKathrynAndyKristyn BurttTim LammersTopics:Kobe Bryant documentaryJude is weirdAvatar: Fire and AshKnives OutSocial commentary in moviesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today we've got two comedians in two different locations, Tom and Kathryn in another, and the studio in yet another. Somehow, it all works out. I guess you could say it all works out in the end.On the show:TomKathrynAndyKristyn BurttNick SwardsonFrank CaliendoTopics:Oscars on YouTubeDavid Harbour dramaGetty Images is expensiveNick and Frank meet Adam Sandler and Jennifer AnistonStand-up comedyVikings suckageSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

It's been seven months since Chris was last here, which in normal circumstances doesn't mean a whole lot. The past seven months, however, have been rather busy. He still made it in though, and it's a good thing too. Otherwise we might have spent the show talking about ancient TV shows and kids these days.On the show:TomKathrynAndyKristyn BurttChris MaddockTopics:Friend's child in car accidentIcy drivingRob ReinerChristmas in Florida vs. MinnesotaCrowd workWhat teens are up to these daysVery tall people of yesteryearSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The human spine is a fragile thing, and when something goes wrong, it really goes wrong. Then you end up getting a needle repeatedly shoved into it. It's not quite as bad as it sounds, but it's still not pleasant. Certainly more bearable than two decades of early childhood parenting.On the show:TomKathrynAndyCostaki EconomopoulosKristyn BurttBob SansevereMary SansevereTopics:AI generated videosPhilip Rivers has many childrenMary's spine injectionRob ReinerPlagues and maladies among the familySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

According to what we currently know, Rob Reiner's son has been charged with stabbing him and his wife to death in their own homes. We're taking the controversial stance that breaking into your father's home and murdering him is bad. Very bad, even. Yes, we're brave that way.On the show:TomKathrynAlexKristyn BurttTim LammerSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

A lot of things aren't as good as they used to be. TV mainstays like The Simpsons and Saturday Night Live. Restaurants. Even Disney. But that doesn't mean they have to keep trending downward. Mike Lindell got hit harder than any of us and he's rebuilding, even throwing his hat in the ring for Minnesota governor. Knives Out 2 sucked and now the third one is good. Are we entering the era of optimism? That's probably a bit premature, but perhaps. On the show:The familyKristyn BurttTim LammersMike LindellTopics:Extra cold weekendTaylor Swift oversaturationDisney/Pixar is mediocre nowSNL is also mediocre nowWake Up Dead ManMike Lindell for governorSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Aaron Schram joins us today to talk about Schram Vineyards, a local Waconia winery that Andy and Melissa went to for their anniversary. Small business is tough, and owning a vineyard is no exception. Actually it might be, because most small business doesn't involve trying to keep grapes from freezing to death. Maybe they can steal some socks to keep their grapes warm.On the show:TomKathrynAndyKristyn BurttAaron SchramTopics:Andy Dick's overdoseAl Martino stealing socksSchram VineyardsWinemakingSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Any cop will tell you: criminals, by and large, aren't generally the brightest. There are exceptions, of course, but you usually don't hear about them because they don't incriminate themselves in a quest for insurance money (for example). It's also possible that maybe Minnesota doesn't produce the most savvy criminals because they're always preoccupied about having to go shovel snow when they get home. It's a constant distraction.On the show:TomKathrynAndyKristyn BurttMike BryantBrittany HaganTopics:Snow, and the removal thereofDayton barn firePeople Googling their own crimesWB hostile takeoverLight railSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Quick, how do you spell Berenstain Bears? Alright, maybe that one doesn't work when you type it out like that. But there are plenty of other Mandela Effects to theorize over. Diddy, for example. You might remember him as a rapper, but he's actually a raper. A very easy mistake to make.On the show:TomKathrynAndyCostaki EconompoulosKristyn BurttBob SansevereTopics:Costaki's pumpkinDiddy documentaryLying about your ageMandela effectGrits and pizzaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today we learn an important rule of broadcasting: don't mention pizza. Otherwise it'll dominate the conversation forever. That is exactly what happened today. We also found out that one of our regular listeners went viral on X, but not for any reason you're imagining.On the show:The familyKristyn BurttTopics:Joints and cigars are grossEatalyTom the Bolognese thiefPizzaNancy Sinatra on X6 7See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

If you had 72 billion dollars, what would you buy? Would you buy WB? Because you could. But you could also go more practical and buy six months worth of health insurance. With a $10,000 deductible. And no dental.On the show:The familyKristyn BurttTim LammersTopics:Everything is about moneyKristyn's PBS driveHealth insurance costsNetflix buying WBTim's dogSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

It was -10 this morning, so let's talk about advances in getting your car to start when it's so cold that gasoline turns into a solid. Or at least I assume that's what's going on inside my car. I'm not a mechanic. While we're at it, let's talk about advances in bottom of the barrel cheese. And by "advances" I mean "increasingly large quantities of plastic and dyes".On the show:TomKathrynAndyBrittany HaganMike BryantTopics:Minnesota still sucksIt's very coldGovernment and non-government cheesePresidential spending run amokNunsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.