The Tom Barnard Show

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.

Pretty much everyone listening to this either grew up or had children during the many stranger danger panics of the past few decades.  Media fear mongering is certainly nothing new.  And as proof that time is cyclical, we've recently gone back to not letting our children get too close to anyone.  Although now it's because they might get a $25,000 fine and a prison sentence.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.

Some people achieve great success and fizzle out young.  Some people struggle for years and make it big when they're older.  Phil managed to start strong and keep going for decades, and he's not slowing down, even though he's old enough to remember when telephones had actual buttons on them.  That's a long time ago for some people.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.

Music is good for the soul. That's why we are revisiting with some of our favorite musical guests like Ken Mansfield and the Beatles Rooftop Concert then we get nostalgic with Don McLean and say Bye Bye Mrs. American PieSee 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.

Due to recent COVID restrictions, both of our guests joined us via Skype. State Representatives Pat Garofolo and Ryan Winkler join us to talk about COVID vaccines, helping small businesses and the chess game behind the possibility of Amy Kloubuchar joining the Biden administration. We all model adult behavior by having a Democrat, a Republican, a used car salesman and a DJ all get along with no yelling or screaming. This likely due to having Andy Barnard in the room.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 don't have Bootsy Collins on today.  We just wanted to mention that we talked about him.  We also talked about ghosts and how mobs have a tendency to ruin lives just because they can.  We have to keep a balance between the good and the bad.  We consider ghosts to be neutral.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 few topics unhappier than divorce.  That is, unless we're the ones discussing it.  We make divorce fun.  Maybe that's not the correct way to word it.  Besides, it's Jacqueline's job to make divorce less painful.  It's generally not an easy job. THE NEW RULES OF DIVORCE: 12 Secrets to Protecting Your Wealth, Health, and Happiness - amzn.to/2UAPkuDSee 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.