The Tom Barnard Show

Bizarre new ways to make money pop up every day.  Unboxing, ASMR, Instagram influencing, reaction videos.  It's all inferior to the king of media: podcasts.  And if podcasts are king, that would make streaming the queen.  The queen's gambit, as it were.  This is doubly true after a year where theaters were forcibly shut down by government order, leaving them in an even worse spot than they started in.  Progress, or tragedy?  It all depends on your point of view.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 the best way to listen to music?  A vinyl record going through a vacuum tube.  Obviously.  The second best way is Spotify, even though it's the polar opposite of the first way.  It's funny how trends work.  You know what's not funny?  Bad teachers.  They're out there.  You've had them.  We have too.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 gang's all here.  Plus like four more people.  You definitely wouldn't be wrong to say that there was some spirited discussion in this segment, mostly about whether depressing things can be entertainment.  And speaking of depressing things, movie theaters have been shut down for eight months straight in much of the country, and in the rest it hasn't been much better.  If you're nostalgic for the days of popcorn, soda, and a movie, the best you can do is outdoor theaters, which are making a comeback nobody would have seen coming a year ago.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 your reaction to the phrase "let's eat some plants"?  Revulsion?  Excitement?  Perhaps confusion?  It's all about attitude, and maybe a little about your cooking ability.  Plants can be pretty gross.  They can also be pretty good.  Learn how to make them, then eat them.  Whether or not they're a side for a steak is up to you. Plant Over Processed: 75 Simple & Delicious Plant-Based Recipes for Nourishing Your Body and Eating From the Earth - amzn.to/3qnlSGUSee 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 age of discovery has begun once more.  Just today we discovered a new creature in the forests of Pennsylvania.  We also discovered that some guy named Hitler was, quote, "a stinker".  Strong language, we know, but we will not be censored.  Our last discovery of the day was that all football is horrible, though we suspect that we may not be the first people to unearth such information.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 with all the hate?  It's a question that Abigail, along with pretty much everyone else on earth, seeks to answer.  Unlike everyone else, Abigail actually did some research.  Enough to write a book about it.  Her next book may or may not involve the perils of attempting to cut down trees without experience. Rage: Narcissism, Patriarchy, and the Culture of Terrorism - amzn.to/37GegqvSee 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.

Today we are kicking of the Christmas season with some jokes and laughs with Chris Franjola & Mik E Winfield. We need some joy during this Holiday Season...am I right!?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 super rare episode where we talk about cars. Winter driving tips for parents and children and when it's cool to do doughnuts with your parents in the car.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.

Today's all about the good and the bad.  Good: peanut butter pretzels.  Bad: taxes.  Good: being the king of American cycling.  Bad: politics.  Good: the aforementioned king of cycling winning a congressional gold medal and Daniel writing a book about it.  However, the pretzels contain potassium benzoate.  That's bad. The Comeback: Greg LeMond, the True King of American Cycling, and a Legendary Tour de France - amzn.to/3omSZJoSee 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.

In the past year, some people have lost jobs.  Some have lost loved ones.  Some didn't lose much at all.  And then there's the one thing that almost everyone has lost to some degree: their solitude.  Everyone's constantly at home, from spouses to kids to roommates.  It can be difficult to never be alone, ever.  That's why you set boundaries.  Set spaces.  Clear out the closet if you have to.  Find out how to chisel out a pocket of productivity in all the chaos.  We may have something that can help you with that last part.  And no, it's not that super meth Nik was talking about. Working From Home...How's That Working For You?: Clean Up Your Mess, Set Up Your Space, And Step Up Your Productivity - amzn.to/33EkCp9See 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.

Apparently it's a big deal that Biden is (probably) going to have a cat in the white house.  That's nothing.  How about a bear?  Maybe an alligator or two?  Couple of lions?  Yes, these were all presidential pets at some point in history.  You're not likely to see zoolike shenanigans in the oval office these days, but you can still find them in pretty much any other government building.  The DMV is a great opportunity for some chaos.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 love everyone.  Except politicians.  And celebrities.  And anyone on social media.  And people who don't make eye contact.  And people who do make eye contact but then don't say hello.  Other than that, though, we're 100% love all the time.  Oh wait, we forgot ingrates.  We don't love them either.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.

Every family is different.  Sometimes the specific way in which your family is different can be difficult to explain.  Well Linda might be able to help with that.  She's a scientist, which means taking a scientific approach to the family dynamic.  After listening to this show you might question why anyone would think family behavior is anything approaching scientific.  Trust us.  Science can solve anything.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.

American has an unhealthy obsession with the past.  We think we're unique in our evils, but if you look back far enough every group is responsible for some atrocity.  Besides, you can't fix the past.  You can, however, fix the present.  For example: Costco.  The behavior people exhibit in that place is definitely something we don't want future generations to talk about.  It's time for a change, and change starts with cart etiquette.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 play.  Don't ask us how.  That's the whole point.  Just go do it.  Well, you do have to follow your local COVID restrictions.  And you can't break any laws.  It's actually a lot harder to do whatever you want when you're an adult.  That doesn't mean you can't do it (for the most part), it just means you have to be smart about it. Go Play: The Ultimate Road Map to Winning the Game of Life - amzn.to/3ocTipISee 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 some laughs while doing a little Black Friday shopping or lounging in a comatose state, recovering from all the Thanksgiving Day festivities. You deserve a good laugh! We are so thankful for all you listeners. Hope you enjoyed the holiday and we will be back Monday!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.

As special pre-Thanksgiving edition of Car Selling Secrets. We are joined in studio by Minneapolis mayoral candidate, Philidelphia native who is curiously call L.A. Nik. La talks about his first car, a triple black 64 GTO, his infatuation with Benelli motorcylces,  and his love for Walser car rental service which has allowed him to travel the country in search of the rare and collectable. Also, in an unusual change to the formula due to the non-standard week, have a guest right in the middle.  Coincidentally, Nik was just talking about how people are mean (to use a more polite term than he did).  Grant agrees, and thinks that a return to honor might be in order. THE NEW HONOR CODE: A Simple Plan for Raising Our Standards and Restoring Our Good Names - amzn.to/39dPAYMSee 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 Not

Today is mixed feelings day.  Thanksgiving is tomorrow, and there's a legend that says some people out there still view it as a day to give thanks as opposed to just eating as much food as you are physically able.  It's interesting timing, considering Samantha just finished her book about the death of her husband Chester, lead vocalist of Linkin Park.  Learn what she's thankful for, and perhaps what you ought to be thankful for, therein. Falling Love Notes: Memories of a Rock Star Wife - amzn.to/3fuyZ4dSee 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 been watching TV and said to yourself "I know that voice"?  If so, there's a fairly good chance you said it about Rob.  Raphael from Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Yakko from Animaniacs, and Carl from Jimmy Neutron combined comprise less than 1% of his voice credits.  Familiarity is a numbers game, after all.  And here's a number for you: November 20th, which is when the new Animaniacs season debuted on Hulu.  Watch the show, then buy his memoir to keep you busy until season 2.  Bologna in your slacks optional. Voice Lessons (Rob's memoir) - amzn.to/3fpMyStSee 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 either crush it or the world crushes you.  What "it" is can be largely up to you.  Just crush something.  I mean, don't crush anything living or valuable.  It's a metaphor.  Most people are going to want to choose their job.  Joe's here to tell you how, and the secret is basically "pay attention, idiot".  The "idiot" part was an addition by us. The 12 Rules of Attention: How to Avoid Screw-Ups, Free Up Headspace, Do More and Be More At Work - amzn.to/3kY9sl8See 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.