The Tom Barnard Show

City burns.  Populace declares leadership bad.  Election season arrives.  Populace elects same leadership again.  Return to step 1.  It's a rut we're all familiar with, mostly because people seem to care more about brand familiarity than actual progress.  Same reason Minnesotans still root for the Vikings.  Just because you've heard of them doesn't mean they're any good, you know.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Imagine being told that you have to pretend to be a mobster for several years, and if you ever let the mask slip you'll die.  Sounds pretty bad, right?  Surprisingly, some people take that offer.  Giovanni is one such person.  That's a level of dedication few of us can relate to.  Then again, it wasn't all bad.  Apparently real life gangsters are just as quick with a one-liner as TV gangsters.  So that's fun. Giovanni's Ring: My Life Inside the Real Sopranos - amzn.to/3Aum4bkSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

He has been on the air for more than 69 years! And a new member of the Minnesota Broadcasting Hall of Fame. Meet Don Egert... a great story teller and our new best friend!https://vimeo.com/manage/videos/607526445See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The all over the map episode. Peter Borne returns to talk about a charity run by a bunch of guys named Mike who are having "Mikes Giving" on Peter's boat. We also compare colonoscopy stories and the dangers of 60's Volkswagens. Ron calls in to relay the story of his brand new Chevrolet truck that had apparently been painted three different colors from the factory. Finally, Mike Gelfand mourns the loss of a ceramic greyhound he won on Wheel of Fortune.No show next week as I'll be working the digital dealer automotive convention.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

It's October, which means it's time to get spooky.  And what could be spookier than a massive horde of boxelder bugs?  Exactly one thing: slasher films.  "Don't let your children watch slasher movies" should go without saying.  It apparently does not.  Kids aren't really equipped to handle that kind of thing.  What may seem silly and campy to you may traumatize them.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

It's time to get jacked...in a calm way.  Hearing is often one of the most underappreciated senses.  That may sound strange considering we're addressing an audience of podcast listeners, but still.  Sounds can bring back memories and engage the imagination as well as or better than sight.  So why is all of our entertainment vision-based?  No longer.  Not when AudioJack is around.  Why watch a movie when you can hear a jack?  We may need to work on that phrasing.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

When's the last time you went to Burger King?  If you're Minnesotan, apparently it's been a while, because they're not doing great.  Then again, things in Minnesota not being great is a long-standing tradition.  Our cities are a joke, our sports teams even moreso.  Our local news is a shining example of everything the news should not be.  Even our podcasts are horrible.  Except this one, of course.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

What's in fashion these days?  Platform shoes?  Tutus?  Zebra striped pants?  The real question is, why pay attention to fashion at all when you can just wear whatever you want?  Aside from the fact that a lot of people will think you're crazy, of course.  That's one of the many benefits of being a child.  You can wear anything, no matter how sparkly.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Remember the good old days, when race riots were burning down cities and nobody wanted to leave their house for fear of rising crime rates?  Yes, we're talking about last year.  We are also talking about the 60s.  Nostalgia can blind us to the bad aspects of the past.  Apparently that doesn't apply to whoever made the new Sopranos prequel movie.  People were expecting people saying funny things in Italian accents, instead they got gritty realism.  That's modern "entertainment" for you.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We're finally back to the familiarity of day to day life.  Both the Vikings and Falcons are losing, politicians are abusing their positions to make money, and Facebook is down.  It's like nothing ever happened.  With the modern obsession with "progress", sometimes it's nice to return to your roots.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Lizzie Borden took an axe.  Or did she?  Unsurprisingly, a double murder that happened a century before we even knew what DNA profiling is doesn't have a lot of solid evidence around.  That's when you turn to channeling.  Divination.  That sort of thing.  You're going to have to watch The Curse of Lizzie Borden on Discovery Plus to see how that turns out.  Be prepared to revise the popular schoolyard rhyme based on what we learn.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Meet Winnie. She books guests for the Tom Barnard podcast. Also, with the Gabby Petito case all over the news, Winnie decided to share her story of domestic abuse in hopes to give women strength to share theirs. No more sweeping this under the rug anymore. Enough is enough! If you or anyone you know is in a domestic abuse situation, there is help Visit: www.thehotline.org or call: 1.800.799.SAFE (7233)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

A listener calls in to tell the tale of the worst car buying and owning experience he's ever had. Sadly, it centered around the old Walser Buick site in Richfield.  Mike Gelfand also joins in with tales of self destructive Chevrolets and driving while blind to donate cars to charity. Doug relays his most recent experience fending of Craig's List scammers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The last time The Spinners put out an all new album, the 80s were still in full swing.  The 80s, as you may know, were the era of shady radio business and also shady used car business.  That's not related to The Spinners.  It does, however, mesh nicely with the experiences of just about everyone on today.  Even though everything was shady, people were still happy.  Why?  R&B.  It's coming back, and Henry's at the helm.  Dust off that powder blue suit and buy Round the Block and Back Again.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Do you mom so hard?  Kristin and Jen do.  The promo material suggests that mom-ing is basically just drinking a lot of wine, but they swear that's an exaggeration.  It actually involves a lot of raising children, if you can believe it.  It's not always fun, although it is always interesting.  Hence the new tour.  It's unlimited material.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

No matter the topic, we generally try to keep the show lighthearted.  That's not always easy.  For example, today we talk to Cassie about her firsthand experience with domestic violence.  Not a fun topic.  Don't worry though.  We also critique of various types of clothing.  That's kind of fun.  Depending on who you are, anyway.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

You wear a mask.  You got the vaccine.  You exist in a bubble that nobody is allowed to enter or exit.  You get covid anyway.  Sometimes life is unfair.  In situations like this, all you can do is stay at home and eat some apple pie.  Unless you don't like pie, in which case you're really in trouble.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Why are so many actors addicted to drugs?  The stress?  The culture?  Or just because they can afford it?  Maybe it's all three.  Of course, it does seem like anyone who gets famous for any reason is at least relatively insane, so there's probably a link there.  And speaking of insane drug users, The Sopranos are back.  And by back I mean way back, to when Tony was young.  Don't expect a lot of cameos.  This is for aficionados only.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The world is a strange place.  The Vikings and Falcons both won.  Tom Brady lost.  And on top of all that, there are puppets making fun of people.  No, not us.  Literal puppets.  Whose idea was it to walk around pretending to be a stuffed animal or an elderly woman?  Certainly not someone of sound mind.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Andy Griffith Show was a long time ago.  And yet, it's difficult to find an American who hasn't heard of it.  There are a lot of shows airing right now that nobody has ever heard of.  That's the difference between a legend and mediocrity.  Don Knotts is definitely in the pantheon of actors.  The only problem is, he lived in the era before Twitter where every actor is constantly tweeting out their own autobiography.  We don't know a ton about him.  Until now, that is.  His daughter Karen is telling it all, and unlike most tell-alls, this one is telling us good things.  Tied Up in Knotts : My Dad and Me - amzn.to/39lXDBSSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.