The Tom Barnard Show

Should you fear fleas?  The answer largely depends on where you live.  The southwestern United States has been experiencing a blast from the past.  A blast from the way past called the plague.  Yes, that plague.  The good news is, fleas apparently die if they touch anything except blood, so break out the many powders, oils, detergents, and herbs that act as a natural flea killer.  Then again, how many people can say they've had the plague?  Might be a good opportunity to get your name in the local news.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 talk desserts.  Vegan desserts.  Wait, don't leave.  These desserts are actually good.  We live in the future, and in the future we have non-dairy substitutes that aren't basically chalk and vegetable oil.  That's a pretty important part.  The other important part is making new recipes rather than trying to simply substitute ingredients and hope it works.  It never does. The Little Vegan Dessert Cookbook: Vintage Recipes Revised - amzn.to/337yZmiSee 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.

Do masks work?  Yes.  They do work.  Are masks necessary?  That's a much more complex question.  Lucky for you, we have all the answers, as usual.  We also have all the knowledge about phobias, courtesy of Costaki.  Note that there's no such thing as a fear of podcasts.  Makes you think.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 as many opinions on the evolution of language as there are languages.  Parents of the 60s thought their children sounded stupid when they called everything groovy and far out, and those children thought their children sounded stupid when bad meant good and phat also meant good.  It's the eternal cycle.  It's also neither a good nor a bad thing.  Depending on who you ask, of course. How You Say It: Why You Talk the Way You Do―And What It Says About You - amzn.to/3jEuXrASee 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.

One of the things you love about us is our "shooting the breeze" skills and we aim to please! Today we revisit some just good old fashioned discussions from Tonya Harding to Rolling Stones magazine. It doesn't get better than 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.

Our famous guest, Antone Melton-Meaux had a conflict so Tom and Doug resort to actual car content including a Tesla that automatically stops at Burger King, a 1,400 horsepower Mustang and a list of cars that will disappear in 2020. A caller tells stories of working at a Lake Street used car lot as a 13 year old and the questionable practices of the day. We wrap up with a nostalgic tour of the old highway 12 from the Pearl Diver to Amalgamated mining.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.

Something about exposure to the entertainment industry seems to cause people to die young.  It's the opposite of COVID, which causes people to die old.  It's no wonder they're taking such great pains to avoid the two meeting; the combo would wipe out humanity.  Even more dangerous, you might not even notice if you're watching a modern movie because you'll feel like you're in purgatory already.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's got their eyes on Ghislaine Maxwell, mostly because they expect her to be murdered before she can testify.  The question is, who will die first: Ghislaine Maxwell or all physical media?  It's a tight race for sure.  And speaking of race, did you know that many other countries have issues with racism?  That's right.  It wasn't invented by America after all.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.

Do you know what Tom doesn't like?  Pretty much any male singer.  You know what he does like?  Cookies.  Everyone likes cookies.  Well good news, because you're going to get your Minnesota state fair food fix.  You're just going to have to pay $20 and drive through the fairgrounds.  Worth it?  Perhaps.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 had to guess what two avenues make up 50% of Coke's sales, what would you guess?  Nope, wrong.  I don't even have to know what you guessed to know it's wrong, because the real answer is something nobody would ever think.  Incidentally, apparently Coke's not doing so well, even though alternative beverages such as hand sanitizer are less drinkable than ever.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.

Jim is a football player.  More specifically, he's an American football player.  Just in case anyone out there got confused as to whether we're suddenly referring to Soccer like they do in the Commonwealth.  He's also very lucky, because he got to play with the Vikings back when they were halfway decent.  Perhaps there's a causation there.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.

How do you teach a kindergartner through the internet?  The answer is you really can't, which makes kindergartens across the nation staying closed a problem.  Some of them are opening for a just few hours a day, which seems strange on a number of levels.  Stranger still are the team names and mascots that many schools come up with.  I guess it's a consequence of there being more schools than there are nouns in the English language.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 did you go to Kindergarten?  Apparently as long as you were born before the late 50s, the answer can be as young as one day old.  Things have changed since then.  What hasn't changed is Scott's penchant for discovering artifacts in remote locations.  He's one of the proud few who can say he's discovered a runestone.  Unless you count Lord of the Rings characters.  Then it's commonplace.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 have gotten to the point when we wake in the morning, how can we handle what crap storm we have to face today. It's become a part of our daily routine but for today, sit back and relax, have a few laughs and tears. Today is a good daySee 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 wondered where Cologne is?  Probably not, but you're going to learn.  Unless you already knew, in which case you will learn nothing.  Nothing but changes in TV viewership and how much Nick Cannon probably hates 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.

Tom and Doug are joined in studio by John Kriesel. John served in the Minnesota National Guard and lost both of his legs in Iraq as the result of an IED attack. He talks about how his life changed as a result and he started a career as an author, motivational speaker and politician. Tom tries hard to get him to announce a gubernatorial run on the air.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 tax day, which means it's time to ignore tax day.  Let's talk about Covid's impact on Hollywood instead, which so far has been quite impactful.  Mainly it's brought out the creativity in the industry by forcing them to stay relevant even when they're not working.  There has been no shortage of shakeups that won't take effect for months.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 for your final exam, so put on your slippers and your Sunday worst.  It's called comfort, mom.  It's also called looking homeless, which is currently in vogue for some reason.  I guess when you think about it, overdosing on fentanyl in a tent is the ultimate form of freedom.  Can't control the dead.  You can tread on them though.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's a blind melon?  Like most weird band names, there seems to be multiple answers.  We'll discuss two of them today, along with the rest of the band's legacy, especially Shannon Hoon.  He wasn't around for very long, but he did enough living during that period to make up for it. He also documented almost all of it on video, giving us a rare, very detailed look into the life of a musician - and person - in the early 90s.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.

Kool & The Gang have been pretty successful.  70 singles, 70 million album sales, and 50 years of success.  And Ronald started it with his brother when he was thirteen years old.  Pretty impressive.  Now you too can be impressed via KoolTV, a free series released on YouTube detailing The Gang's history.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.