The Tom Barnard Show

Here at The Family, we trust science.  Well, some science.  There was a time when miasma theory was science.  We don't trust that.  And it can be difficult, if not impossible, to predict what today's science is tomorrow's pseudoscience.  That's why it's safest to stick to what we know: if you combine an old shirt and some wheat, mice will appear out of thin air.  Yes, that was a real theory at one point.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 laugh.  Weird, right?  It's been a solid year since the last time the majority of Americans did anything but worry and be mad.  That is not healthy.  Lower those cortisol levels by growing a sense of humor.  It's not too hard.  Jennifer and Naomi will teach you how.  Or at least tell you why. HUMOR, SERIOUSLY - amzn.to/3jauEoFSee 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.

Some people use social media to keep up with what their friends and family are doing.  Some people use it to upload pictures of their day to day life.  Some people use it to create fake "controversies" that suddenly appear one second and suddenly disappear the next.  We don't like those people.  The media sure does though.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.

Well, Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow, which means six more weeks of winter.  Not that this has any relevance to a Minnesotan.  If winter ever ended earlier than mid March we'd think the world was ending.  Kind of like how we'd feel if we could go to a movie and not have to deal with teenagers on their phones.  Or if Alex showed up for work.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 stock market?  It's fake.  Radio?  Fake.  The Super Bowl?  Do not question the realness of The Big Game.  You can accuse your government of being communist pedophiles all you want, but some things are sacred.  Not too sacred to make gentle fun of, of course.  It's like a court jester.  Tread very carefully and you've got it made.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.

January was an interesting month.  And we're not just talking politically.  Recently, a hedge fund decided to be tricky with Gamestop stock.  People noticed.  Apparently, if you catch stock trickery in the act, you can both make a lot of money and bankrupt a lot of people.  Some take this to mean you shouldn't be allowed to outswindle the swindler.  Some take it to mean wall street should go the way of the dinosaur.  Either way, if you bought Gamestop stock recently, lucky for you.  Probably a bad idea to buy it now though.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 days of old when social distancing wasn't a thing, gather in mass crowds without the fear of a death wish......let's take you back there with Serial Killers and some comedy with Tom Rhodes....you know, the fun stuff  that was pre-covid. Little did we 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.

Leading automotive journalist Cliff Banks joins us to talk about the future of automotive in these changing times including EV's AV's and Hydrogen powered cars. The last 10 minutes inadvertently turned into a commercial for Fuse AutoTech, a software company that will allow a complete digital automotive transaction. For those interested in learning more about the automotive business, I highly recommend subscribing to http://www.thebanksreport.com/.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.

Have you ever noticed that a lot of bad things end with "ism"?  Alcoholism, for example.  You don't want that.  Despite this, a lot of people have it.  2020 certainly didn't help.  The good news is that people are also getting rid of it.  We've got three of them on the show just today.  We've also got Steve Hackett, singer-songwriter and lead guitarist of Genesis, and he's just finished singing-songwriting.  Have you ever wanted to visit the Mediterranean?  Too bad, Earth's closed due to COVID.  You can take your ears there, though, courtesy of Steve and his new album, available now. Under A Mediterranean Sky - https://stevehackett.lnk.to/UnderAMediterraneanSky  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 controversy time.  Mike Lindell.  Twitter hates him.  The media hates him.  Corporate America hates him.  Yet somehow, actual real life people seem to love him.  Isn't that strange?  Mike seems to think so.  It almost makes you wonder if the blink-and-you-miss-it floods of social media vitriol and simultaneous mass media hit pieces are manufactured toward an agenda.  Almost.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.

Anthony is the definition of elite.  Literally.  He was in the top 1% of the air force.  Can't get a lot higher than that.  As such, you should probably listen to his advice.  Lucky for you, he's got a whole book about it.  He's even got a whole segment on this show.  Also, he's Tom's new favorite person.   You Can't Run Away From You: Journaling the Rise to Manhood - amzn.to/3sYgtaGSee 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.

Get your hair braided by a Jamaican hair stylist now, because soon you won't have the chance.  The end is near, you see.  The end is always near.  Currently, it's because of COVID-19, but you never know what tomorrow might bring.  They've been talking about terrorism coming back.  The globe is apparently still warming even though nobody cares about that any more.  Or Armie Hammer might kill and eat you, or whatever the hell that's all about.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 are the two most expensive things you can think of?  That's right: insulin and space travel.  That's why this mission to mars is just another rich person's fantasy.  They'll be treating their diabetes and trying not to freeze to death while the rest of us are stuck down here in temperate climates like fools.  Also, we'll all be using BlackBerry phones again.  Surprise.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.

Here at The Family, we strongly disapprove of pedophilia.  And we also strongly disapprove of clothes that don't fit very well.  You're probably thinking that those two things are of a very different magnitude, and you'd be right.  That doesn't stop us from spending the better part of the segment talking about how hard it is to find a swimsuit.  Another thing we disapprove of is hearing Tom Brady's name ever again.  Not for any particular reason.  It's just like, hey NFL, get some new 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.

Get ready.  In a week or two, your screen will go dark, the image replaced with a wealth of information about...something.  It's not entirely clear.  Something about Trump and JFK handing out trillions of dollars.  I know I'm excited.  Frank is also excited - for you to watch his documentary.  It's called Stallone: Frank, That Is.  Because, you know, he's not the other Stallone.  Whatever his name is.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.

Who doesn't need a little Groucho with a side Costaki. Sit back, laugh and enjoy that Duck Soup sprinkled with a little stitious funSee 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.

Dayna Landgrebe is our guest this week. Dayna has worked in PR and Communications at Walser for 3 years. She talks about the work done creating an interesting and vibrant culture within the company. She is a founder of the 'Women of Walser' and was instrumental in the creation of the 'Drive with Pride' initiative. She's helped build something very different in the automotive space. She talks about her early work in TV news production and a desire to get into radio where she thought the big money was.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.

Riots.  They're a good thing.  Or wait, no, they're bad.  Wait, they're good again.  It seems to depend on who's talking about who doing it.  Most recently it's the far left rioting against Biden, strangely enough.  Our official stance is that this is bad.  Calm down.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.

For the first time in 150 years, the previous president chose not to show up at the inauguration of his successor.  People are calling it historical, but is it really?  Division is certainly not a new thing.  In the 1800s, the country was as divided as it's ever been, and very few people would argue that America isn't in a period of extreme division.  Whether that results in a repeat of the 19th century depends on how much people have learned from history.  Thomas is a history professor, so you could say the fate of the entire country rests on his shoulders.  It's not true, but you could say it.  It's your first amendment right.  Or something like that.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 official.  The torch has been passed, and we now have a 46th president.  Surprisingly, the inauguration itself has been pretty boring so far.  No volcanoes, no meteors.  Is it an omen?  Are the bad times over?  That would be nice, wouldn't it.  We'll see.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.