The Tom Barnard Show

You've probably heard of the butterfly effect.  It's when a very small action ripples out into a major event. Jared Knott explains what those ripples can do. One person that has made a tidal wave in the comedy world is Bill Engval who has been giving people their sign for decadesSee 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.

Last hour, Scott brought up "Tic Tac" UFOs out of the blue.  That's the same topic Caroline is on about, and is a complete coincidence.  To further add to the coincidences, Caroline also talks about thoughts manifesting as reality, which is another way of saying there are no coincidences.  So I guess it doesn't actually add to the coincidences, it subtracts from them?  This is getting confusing.  I'm gonna go disentangle my consciousness from reality for a while.  That's a paranormal way of saying "it's nap 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.

These days, it's not a controversial opinion to say that aliens exist somewhere in our nearly infinitely large universe.  It's kind of a given, really.  How about on Earth?  How about in America?  How about...in Nebraska?  Well, we don't actually narrow it down to Nebraska, but if there are six to eight million aliens in this country, some of them probably live on the great plains.  You don't have to be a human to appreciate a great 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.

Is Netflix is a joke?  Its stock price certainly is.  That's more of a "laugh so you don't cry" kind of joke, though.  For the more fun kind, turn to Adrian, who was at the Netflix is a Joke Festival.  If you're unable to go back in time and watch that live, try doing what the rest of us do and continue onward to the future.  Adrian will be at the Laugh Camp Comedy Club in St Paul May 27 & 28th at 7pm and Chase on the Lake in Walker MN June 3 & 4th.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.

John Krasinski's doppelganger has had quite the year.  Met a woman, fell in love, got fake married, broke out of prison, got in a car accident.  And let's not forget the tragic end.  Fitting, considering the tragic beginning.  It's not all bad though.  We hear one of his multiverse counterparts made it to Germany and became a Russian folk hero.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 knew that a carpet cleaning business could pull off one of the biggest scams in history and Barry knows first hand on how to do it. He is the "KING of CON" Then we reminice with Jeff Cesario about Louie Anderson, long time comedy legand and friendSee 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 Elliot Tanner. The home schooled kid who has already got a physics degree on his way to a PHD at age 18! Share. Like. Or delete. But first enjoy..https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-13yearold-elliott-fund-graduate-schoolSee 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.

How do you go from the Watergate Scandal to Cults? Listen to The Family, that's how! Join us for this best of by going down the rabbit hole of the Watergate Scandal with John O'Connor to the insanity that is the Cult phenomenon with Alan R Warren!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 do Ellen DeGeneres, Charlie Sheen and Nick Cage all have in common? They've bought really expensive and rare cars from Bill Ward. Bill and Tom Ryan join us in studio to talk about exceptionally rare and expensive used cars. Tom Also talks with Mike Gelfand about Harper Lee and what a mooch Truman Capote is.  Certainly something for everyone.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 go to a lawyer whose name is "Conn"?  It's rather close to a different word that may perhaps have some negative associations.  If you're the type who would choose to avoid him, you just won yourself a double-edged sword.  Eric Conn liked to give away money.  Odds are he'd have gotten you a bunch of social security money you didn't deserve.  The flip side to this is that he was hunted down by the US government and put in prison, as one might expect to happen after defrauding the government. “The Big Conn” series and podcast will make their global debut May 6 on Apple TV+ and Apple Podcasts, respectively.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.

Skin-walkers aren't a good thing.  They're not quite as gross as they sound, however.  They're basically just witches who can turn into animals.  Animals are cute, right?  Not so much when they hex you with black magic.  That can't be fun.  Well if you want to maybe get hexed yourself, why not visit Skinwalker Ranch?  Other potential encounters include UFOs, paranormal activity, and Mark Marinaccio.  All of those qualify as once in a lifetime events, by the way. New season of "Secrets at Skinwalker Ranch" on The History Channel, premiered May 3rdSee 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 right after the Oscars when we said that people are going to start attacking people on stage in order to generate publicity?  It's started.  Someone tackled Dave Chappelle with a knife.  Somehow the assailant didn't manage to actually hurt anyone, unless you count himself.  His right arm may never be the same.  Still, Chappelle could have died on that stage, which is getting people wondering if private security is going to be mandatory at shows of this nature in the near future.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 mother's day this Sunday.  If this is news to you, it may be time to get moving.  After all, it's a day about etiquette.  Or rather, it used to be.  Maybe it's time to bring politeness back.  It's "cool" to be rude for some reason, but honestly, it's been like 40 years of that.  It's passé now.  Old news.  If you want to be part of something new, try being likeable. www.theogetiquetteexpert.comSee 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 our nation's history, apparently, there's been a leak about an upcoming supreme court ruling.  That's not a good thing.  The ruling itself hints at overturning Roe vs Wade, which means bad times ahead no matter who you are.  And just in time for midterm campaigning.  What interesting timing.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.

Scratch that.  Tom is never going to retire.  For some reason he's convinced he'll die if he does.  Even if it's a bit of an overreaction, it still makes him more introspective than the kind of person who thinks banging on a stranger's back door at 2 AM is a "prank".  That really could get you killed.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.

Now that Tom is 70, he's sure the end is near.  This despite having no real evidence.  Maybe it's metaphorical: he has to retire at some point, right?  Our longer term listeners may remember his retirement announcement nearly fifteen years ago, but things are different now: now woke corporatism is the norm.  It'll drive off anyone.  It may have even driven off Liz.  We can neither confirm nor deny this, but we can confirm that Alpha News is your source for Minnesota news that the rest of the outlets won't cover.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.

Everyone has a story. Here's a corporate guy who finally retires and then gets really bad news. But there is a happy ending! Meet Ramiro Ramirez! Share this please. And send your audio audition to be on the podcast to moonpjugghobbs@gmail.comSee 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 you think Jeff Foxworthy, you usually don't think about the Jewish Mafia. Don't worry, he's still not a made man.Then we've got a star-studded cast this hour. MIke Gelfand, Adrian Washington, Jimmy Francis & Jit from Maharaja's. It's our Minnesota version of the United Nations....SKOL Style!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.

While we normally have lots of fun on Car Selling Secrets, from time to time we get serious. Pam Mason reached out to tell the story of her 19 year old son who was severely injured when a motorist in a 2011-2014 Acura TSX ran a red light, striking her son in the crosswalk. We're looking for ideas of how to find this car and hoping that someone knows something.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've all heard of Kansas.  It's the state under Nebraska.  It's also arguably less famous than the band named after it.  Perhaps this is because the state of Kansas was never headed by John Elefante, whereas the band was.  That was nearly four decades ago, but it wasn't the end.  In fact, he just put out an album six days ago.  That's about as recent as it gets.  Even more recent was the crew learning that Tom wasn't going to be here.  In fact, it happened immediately before we started recording.  As a complete coincidence, Tim happens to be a huge fan and ends up saving the day. The Amazing Grace - https://bit.ly/3HUHXnZSee 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.