The Tom Barnard Show

Meg's a three time Jeopardy winner, former lawyer, author of 15 books, and the president of Mystery Writers of America.  To her, being on this podcast counts as down time.  To be fair, it counts for us too. The Dark Corners of the Night (An UNSUB Novel) - amzn.to/3ideKJ1See 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 know you need a good ROFLYAO momment so here it is. One of our favorite episodes with Dana Gould and Gilbert Gottfried. You will laugh so hard to the point where it hurts! You're welcomeSee 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 rare episode where we talk about cars. We field questions from listeners about the best time to buy a car, trading strategies and leasing vs buying. Officer Dave, Tire Carver and Wendi the super fan all call in and share stories of their first rides. Fun in the summer time.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.

Where are all the good movies?  In the past, that's where.  Is Hollywood creatively bankrupt, or is there just nothing left to create?  Or both?  Is it all about the money now?  Was it always all about the money?  Today we will answer none of these questions, but like a zen koan, they're worth meditating on.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 some reason, celebrities seem to have a lot of skeletons in their closets.  Sometimes literally.  The general mindset seems to be that if a person agrees with you now, all past transgressions are forgiven.  Whether you call this charitable or cultish probably depends on whether or not you're the one being agreed with.  One thing is for certain, however: if you want to make money, don't make a Christmas movie.  Unless the Grinch is in it.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 grillingest day of the year has once again come and gone, and now that the burgers have been eaten, the fatherhood still remains.  Depending on the age of the children, that can be a lot of things.  For those dads with babies, the best you can do is laugh.  And Jamie does laugh.  Join him, won't you, with his new album Happy Father Daze.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.

He'll never walk alone.  Who?  You'll have to buy Pat's new album to find out.  You've heard of Pat.  Over 2300 songs, 45 million record sales, 13 gold singles.  He's still at it, and he's singing his support for law enforcement, and the training thereof.  Sometimes if something isn't working perfectly the answer is to fix it, not throw it away. “He’ll Never Walk Alone” - bit.ly/PatBooneLimitedSee 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.

Hunting Whitey isn't just for the modern protester; they've been doing it for decades.  It might be worth noting that back then they were hunting Whitey Bulger specifically, but let's not get caught up in pedantry.  Let's do get caught up in the story of what a psychopath Whitey Bulger was and the story of his downfall. HUNTING WHITEY: The Inside Story of the Capture & Killing of America's Most Wanted Crime Boss - amzn.to/2AT73HsSee 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 for theaters to make money again, which is a good thing because things haven't been great for them for the past 6 months.  They're also going retro: Champlin's getting a new drive-in, because although nobody's observing any sort of social distancing any more, businesses still have to.  It's a good thing out of a bad situation.  Older people can enjoy the nostalgia, and younger people will be trapped in their parents' cars so they won't bother you when they play Candy Crush instead of watching the movie.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 has been 700 years since Jeff started comedy (in his own words), yet somehow he's never released an album.  Until now.  What was he thinking?  Find out in What Was I Thinking?, out now.  Also find out the name of that one Italian song.  You know the one.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 Best Of digs deep down the rabbit hole with Dave Schrader and guest Judyth Vary Baker, Lee Harvey Oswald girlfriend and so much more! After hearing this, your mind will be blown!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.

Tom and Doug are joined in studio by Tiffany Norton. She's worked in TV and Radio in the twin cities for years. She talks about the beginning of her stand up career opening for Mr. Delightful (Dave Mordahl) and what it feels like to bomb. She also graduated with a degree in law enforcement to prepare for law school and weighs in on the current situation between the police and the communities they serve.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.

Civil war may or may not be looming on the horizon, but there's good news: there probably won't be trenches and mustard gas.  For all its faults, war is certainly less brutal than it was even just 50 years ago.  Also we'll have plenty of hilarious bite-sized videos to keep us entertained during the down periods.  You know not even a war could stop Facebook from getting into your home.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.

There are more political ideologies than drops of water in the ocean.  Most of them are relics of the past, such as feudalism.  You never hear anyone trying to bring that back.  One major standout is socialism, an ideology that didn't do so well (to put it lightly) during the early 20th century yet is seeing a revival today.  Why are we looking to the past instead of the future?  Why is it assumed that every dead ideology is dead for a reason except that one?  Come join the speculation.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 media has done a pretty good job of getting a lot of people killed lately, which is strange because they're constantly telling us how much empathy and love for humanity they have.  It almost makes you wonder if they care more about money than human lives.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.

If you're sufficiently old, you remember when talk shows were The Thing.  Everyone loved them, everyone talked about them.  Kind of like sitcoms back in the 90s.  Times have certainly changed for both of those genres, and time has not been kind.  Then again, horrible partisan writing has also not been kind.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.

Opiates are one of those double-edged swords.  There's nothing better for managing pain.  They're pretty much mandatory for people with severe pain.  They're also extremely addictive and deadly in the wrong hands.  There's plenty of blame to go around, too.  Are over-prescribing doctors to blame?  Overzealous pharmaceutical reps?  False marketing?  The jury is still out.   Cold Comfort: One man's struggle to stop the illegal marketing of powerful opioid drugs and save lives - amzn.to/3eatJkHSee 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 his long-awaited 2020 sports debut, Costaki's back to talking about the topic he knows best.  Except there still aren't many sports being sported, so it's less about the sports and more about the ways fans make everyone think they're insane.  Like drinking milk.  A truer display of barbarism I've never seen.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.

With all the fake news and unrest, it's time to talk about something positive for a change.  Like being tested positive for a chronic illness.  Hey, it all depends on your outlook.  Lisa (aka Aoede) takes the optimistic approach, which might explain her 85 awards for songwriting, plays, films, and other muse-like endeavors. Keep Shining: How to Thrive With Chronic Illness and Limited EnergyJul 10th-24thSee 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.

Let's get freaky with some urban legends like Slenderman....then get DEAKY with Costaki! 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.