The Tom Barnard Show

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.

When you think best westerns, do you think Blazing Saddles?  Do you think The Wild Bunch?  Or do you think of the hotel chain?  It depends on who you are.  That's why it's a genre with something for everyone.  That tends to happen when a genre has been around for so long.  Spy thrillers are the same way.  You've got James Bond, Jason Bourne, Melissa McCarthy.  Hey, she counts.  Soon, though, you might not have any celebrities at all.  At least not real ones.  Why pay a celebrity when you can simply create one in a 3D modeling program?  They don't get paid, they're extremely low maintenance, and they can work multiple places at once.  Fully synthetic celebrities, coming soon to a (home) theater near you.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 thought about your state's name?  Some of them are pretty obvious.  New York, for example.  It's York, but new.  The majority, however, are less obvious, mostly because they're in a different language.  A lot of states are named after Indian words with a smattering of French and Spanish.  Never let it be said that we're not an educational podcast.  When we feel like it, of course.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 revisit with Christopher Emery who bravely served as a White House usher, then Kyle Mann from Babylon Bee who is the type to write satirical jokes about it! We are fair and balanced here ya 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.

Angel Gonzales, General Manager of Walser Chrysler Jeep Dodge and Ram joins us in studio. Angel talks about his family moving from Panama to escape Noriega, getting talked into joining the army and his accidental recruitment into the car business. We also discuss the Hell Cat Pacifica (not going to happen) and the electric Wrangler (which is going to happen).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.

When you think of a classic country band from Birmingham, what audience do you imagine?  That's right: Fargo.  Hey, you'd be surprised.  It's the universal language.  Who doesn't want to escape the city and live the country life right now?  Well you, too, can enjoy some of the escapism inherent in the genre with Slamabama, touring now (and basically always).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 the age of Aquarius.  Maybe.  Nobody actually knows what that means or when it is, as it turns out.  We do know that Tom is a Scorpio, and he fits the description almost perfectly.  Coincidence?  He also started the working at home revolution years before it was cool.  That's not related to his zodiac sign, he just wants some recognition for it.  The next time you work from home, make sure to sacrifice a ram in his name.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.