The Tom Barnard Show

Mike Bilski from North American bank and our Walser friend Tom Ryan Jr. join us for a rollicking episode where we talk about grift in the UAW, suing people who rear end Ferraris and the most dangerous banking investments.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 the silver screen has been taken away from us, we as a society have decided to relinquish more control of our lives to the smaller screen.  There's no catchy name for this one.  "The Gorilla Glass 6 screen" doesn't exactly roll off the tongue.  That doesn't mean we're not slavishly devoted to it.  The Social Dilemma will tell you all about 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.

Stuntmen are usually seen but not heard.  They're the ones who do the exciting action-packed things that get the box office draw, but you never know their names.  One could call it unfair.  Christian found a workaround by being the stuntman and also the actor.  He's been at it for over 20 years, and as soon as Till Death is out of post, he'll have another movie on his résumé.  Now if he could only bake the country's best cake, he'd be president too.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.

Ever seen two grown men bicker like children?  Probably.  Have you ever seen them do it on national television?  Sadly, the answer to that is also "probably".  However, have you ever seen the President and former Vice President...you know what, I don't know how to make this debate sound worse than anything else you'd have seen over the past several years.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 election is mere weeks away, which means the propaganda has gone from annoying to deafening.  That's why you watch TV shows from the 50s.  Any political references, if there are any, will go right over your head.  Side effects may include being nostalgic for a bygone age.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.

Not a lot of people can say they worked with Frank Sinatra.  Even fewer of those people are still alive.  Tom is both, and he's still standing.  He's been standing for 50 years.  That's not easy.  His childhood was also not easy, which makes the perseverance all the more impressive.  Have you ever noticed that a lot of comedians had crappy upbringings?  Tom has. Still Standing... My Journey from Streets and Saloons to the Stage, and Sinatra - amzn.to/3kWQYShSee 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 being a kid?  Nickelodeon, PBS, maybe a local channel if you were a kid when people still watched those?  How about amphetamines?  They were part of a surprising number of childhoods.  Also adulthoods.  One could even say they're overprescribed.  They're a great opportunity if you consider Instagram likes to be a valid tradeoff for becoming a drug addict.  You laugh, but you have no idea.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.

Rags to riches stories used to be the world's favorite.  Something changed recently and now people prefer excuses over success.  It's easier, certainly, but Terrence decided that's not his way to go.  He was a starving foster child, now he's an actor, comedian, and entrepreneur.  And don't forget guest on the esteemed podcast The Family.  He's also an author, as you'll see in two and a half weeks. From The Foster House To The White HousePRE-Order Book (release date Oct 15th 2020): amzn.to/2GfHSRoSee 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 episode, we discuss California's announcement banning the sale of gas powered cars in 15 years. We talk about Elon Musks announcemnt of 25K all electric cars with a 250 mile range in three years. Tom is shocked to learn that Telsa stock has risen from 80 dollars per share on January first to almost 400 dollars. Tire Carver calls in to plug what is probably the only garage in the state that works on Ferraris.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.

Remember that happy feeling of being a kid with a GIANT lollipop? We here at The Family with Tom Barnard, try and bring you that happy feeling back with great laughs and fun. Gabe Noah brings the sunshine and Chris Kattan brings ya the goodness of a lollipopSee 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.

Halloween is a mere five weeks away, so it's time to get spooky.  Let's talk about child abduction.  What do you mean "contrary to the spirit of Halloween"?  It's scary, right?  How about the decline of the mainstream media?  Pretty terrifying stuff.  No?  Fine, ghost stories it 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.

Tonight, on Dateline...well, nothing.  It premiers tomorrow.  Also, you'll have to watch to find out.  The show's been on for 28 years.  You should know how it works.  You should also know Josh Mankiewicz, who's been reporting for Dateline since 1995.  The formula appears to be working for him.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.

Yes, that Erin Brockovich.  She's still at it, and by "it" we mean changing the world.  Most recently, she wrote a book called Superman's Not Coming.  Because it's true.  If you're waiting for a superhero to come fix all your problems, you'll be waiting for quite some time.  Teach a man to fish, etc. Superman's Not Coming - amzn.to/33RZBXnSee 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're doing a theme show today.  This hour's theme: bad things.  You know, things like a space shuttle exploding on live TV.  Or little girls twerking on camera.  Do you really want to watch that?  Well, it's a free country, so you can if you want to.  Just know that God and Santa are always watching.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 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.