The Tom Barnard Show

There was a time, long long ago, where the White House wasn't filled with people who hate each other.  No records exist of this mystical land, but oral tradition perseveres.  Christopher even wrote a book about his experiences there.  It was a time when the president could have a conversation with someone without it devolving into a shouting match.  A time when congress, for the most part, got along. WHITE HOUSE USHER: Stories from the Inside - amzn.to/2HdCbnASee 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.

Just call it Holy Monday, because we've got yet another Christian on the show.  This time it's Michael Sweet from the band Stryper, who for some reason choose to be happy and positive.  What a bunch of weirdos.  We, on the other hand, prefer our doom and gloom, and Costaki's right there with us.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.

In today's headlines: who cares?  The Babylon Bee has better headlines.  And they're equally true.  Roughly as true as Schitt's Creek, which apparently won every Emmy ever made.  Incidentally, did you know the Emmy's was this weekend?  We didn't.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 Friday, so start your weekend off with some fun and laughs. Just saying "Ricky Gervais" gives you the case of the chuckles and so does Costaki. Trust me, it's good for the soulSee 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.

Congresswoman Angie Craig calls in while sitting in her car, looking at the Capitol in Washington. She talks about growing up in a single parent household, working her way through college and what led to her decision to run for Congress after a successful career in the private sector. She talks about what's right in Washington and also the challenges of working across the aisle.  We are pleasantly surprised to learn that the Jeep Rubicon she drives in the commercial is hers and was purchased at our partner store in Bloomington. In addition, her son bought a Subaru from Walser as well. Obviously, a woman with great automotive taste.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.

Are your parents racist?  If you're old enough to be listening to this show, it's possible.  If not, tell your parents to start listening to our show.  Either way, the answer to the question is relative.  Do you live in a country where there are laws explicitly stating that certain groups have more rights than others?  No?  Then you're doing alright by human standards.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.

Would you like a number six with cheese?  Oh wait, we did that joke already.  What we didn't do was an in-depth discussion about the best and worst foods of recent memory.  We've also got a secret recipe from Chef Barnardi.  It takes about five minutes to make and you can probably make 50 pounds of it for a dollar.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.

Would you like a number six with cheese?  You got it.  No, we don't deliver fast food now.  We deliver comedy named after fast food.  Number Six With Cheese is a comedy duo who reviews food.  It's not a mukbang, it's not a critique, it's just a review.  That's part of why they're so popular.  You know what isn't popular?  Family law.  Sometimes it's necessary though, and that's why people like Steve Mindel exist.  Right now couples are getting into it over whether they should send their children back to school.  We have no comment on whether or not that's stupid.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.

Most people are getting sick of the Patriots winning everything.  Like it or not, they're arguably the most successful NFL franchise in the history of the league, if not American professional sports period.  Jeff Benedict's new book Dynasty talks about how they went from a joke team to one that makes most of the league look like the joke. The Dynasty - amzn.to/3iwE5gNSee 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 when Jackie Robinson broke the color barrier?  Well it's time to downplay his legacy, because the "color barrier" now includes industries that already have black people in them, just not enough for some people's liking.  There is one very real barrier in the talk show world: the laughter barrier.  There hasn't been a single good joke in decades.  It's time to get with the times and start allowing real humor into talk shows.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.

After what feels like centuries (to some people), football is back and so is Costaki's main source of jokes.  Not that we didn't appreciate the roadside attractions and state slogans.  Funny and informative.  The Harlem Shuffle is also back, by our decree.  No, not the Harlem Shake.  This is much older.  It's straddling the line between retro and vintage.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 find that the best part of waking up is vodka in your cup?  Do you drink two bottles of wine a day for the antioxidants?  It may be time to talk to Dr. Kelly.  Quitting is hard, and there are a lot of programs out there that don't really make it any easier.  Between listening to Tom and Dr. Kelly you should have the motivation covered.  Now all you need is the means and opportunity.  Wait, that analogy didn't come out 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.

Today we start off with out favorite Aussie, Brad Blanks! He comes from a land down under but her sure is above and beyond the best!. Then we head over to Greece with the very funny Angelo TsarouchasSee 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.

Tiffany Norton returns to a raucous episode where we talk about Frank Sinatra, Don Rickles, Rodney Dangerfield and the dangers of bachelorette parties heckling musicians and stand-up comedians. Along the way Tiffany discusses poorly translated Japanese home market auto names.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've mentioned our opinion on phonies before.  For those just joining us, it's not good.  For some examples, look at the Oscars.  Yes, we have a specific example, but it's not really necessary.  Just look at them.  And speaking of jokes, here's one: what do you get when you take a Jewish woman from Missouri and put her in the university system?  A black/Hispanic woman, apparently.  That's how genetics work in the 21st century.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 generation has its own idiosyncrasies they introduce into raising a child.  The previous generation's was diagnosing everyone with ADHD and creating a labyrinth of medications and other treatments, many of which did more harm than good.  Right now we're looking at home schooling, online school, hybrid school, etc.  Depending on how it all works out, we might be looking at permanently lowering the amount of time kids spend physically at a school.  It's certainly a contentious issue.  What better time for the return of Supernanny, which started last week on Lifetime?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.

This episode is brought to you by the Montana Board of Tourism.  We're not getting paid for it, but we're still going to advertise for them because Tom and Kathryn loved it so much.  The fact that Minneapolis is a no go zone right now certainly doesn't help.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 happens when one of the most powerful corporations in the world teams up with one of the most powerful governments in the world?  "Power corrupts" is a saying for a reason.  As painful as it is, it's time to put the ideal of a bunch of passionate artists making family friendly entertainment under the leadership of a benevolent mouse to rest.  And to make matters worse, we're looking at six months of nothing but reality TV...during election season.  The planet may not survive until 2021.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.

California's burning again.  I don't know why this is news.  It's never not burning.  It's like reporting that a raincloud is wet.  What is news is that mental illness is running unchecked.  Wait, that's not news either.  How about the fact that Minneapolis is apparently in the top ten places to retire?  Now that's something you've never heard before.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.

In this BEST OF, we fall down the rabbit hole to find stairs to nowhere of the haunted Winchester House and then we get down and dirty with Costaki! Get to know THE MAN!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.