The Tom Barnard Show

Welcome to the future.  Movie theaters are gone, replaced by the internet.  TV is nearly gone, also replaced by the internet.  Radio?  Replaced by the internet.  You'd better hope your connection never goes down, because we're about three steps away from living inside a server somewhere.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.

Travel is the name of the game, which is a little strange considering we're probably in the least-traveled time in the past 50 years.  Regardless, people like going places, and today those places are very small.  Mo goes to small towns to give a voice to the voiceless, and Jamie acts as Iceland's voice because nobody can understand them.  Considering that's probably the only bad thing you can say about the country, that's pretty good.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 episode 1811, so let's go back to 1811.  And then let's go forward 70 years to 1881, when the fight at the OK Corral occurred.  You see, it all connects.  It certainly connected for Tom, who wrote a book about it.  It's the latest in his series about cowboys, a neglected topic these days. Tombstone: The Earp Brothers, Doc Holliday, and the Vendetta Ride from Hell amzn.to/3e8bJHrSee 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 tried and failed to get Jamie from Wandering Puffin Travel Agency on.  Don't worry, he'll be back.  Still, his absence didn't stop us from talking about Iceland half the time.  It's an interesting place, to say the least.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 what may or may not be a coincidence, after a week of Tom talking about early 20th century comedy, we interview someone who actually met Groucho.  Cue jealousy.  Also cue stories, many of which have survived only by word of mouth.  As it turns out, century old film doesn't hold up very well. Raised Eyebrows - My Years Inside Groucho's House: amzn.to/2Zh1wEoSee 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 few upsides to half the country being shuttered is lack of traffic.  Everybody hates it.  People get in fights over it.  It's coming back, so enjoy the lack of it while you can.  Maybe do some biking.  Or perhaps research horrible city slogans.  Even if you just pick out the worst .1%, that still leaves you with a few dozen at least.  You'd better hurry, because Costaki's already got a head start.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 the midst of a pandemic, sometimes it's good to get some perspective.  There are worse things to have.  For example, AML.  It happens for no known reason, it can kill you in a week, and if it doesn't you're very lucky if you live five more years.  I'll take my chances with COVID-19.  Robert didn't get the choice, being diagnosed with AML 30 years ago.  He's still alive.  So you could call him very unlucky, very lucky, or both.  Either way, the answer is better medicine.  The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society aims for more outcomes like Robert's. www.lls.org/minnesotaSee 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.

Can I be Frank? Well listen to Frank...Frank Stallone that is. Hear is funny stories, career and being the brother of the other famous Stallone. What can I say, it's FUNdaySee 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 Mike McGowan. Mike's father started a landfill operation in the 60's that straddles I 35W in Burnsville. Coincidentally, the property abuts Walser Experienced autos and would have been a great site for the new Subaru Dealership. The problem is that despite following the state and federal rules, the state and more specifically the PCA has waged a multi-generational war against the family. We talk about a similar problem Walser faced with an arbitrary eminent domain issue forcing us to relocate from our Richfield campus to our current facilities in Bloomington.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.

Al Capone's life was a dichotomy, to say the least.  The most-told story is that of a proud, powerful man.  And he was - at first.  Lesser known are his final years of madness and weakness.  They're certainly not as exciting or romantic.  Still, they happened, and now they've made a movie 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.

Every day we're told to stay away from people.  That doesn't necessarily mean all people; there's nothing wrong with a date where you practice social distancing.  Just stay away from speed dating for the time being.  Do people still do that?  Regardless, whether you stay home or go out, you can be Scott's 30,000,001st book sale.  It's something to do and something to talk about at the same time. The Last Trial - amzn.to/3dTxaMjSee 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's basically no traffic anywhere.  What better time to ride across the country?  You can take in the sights, you can listen to some tunes, and you can ignore the mounting feeling that we're living in a post-apocalyptic world.  Or you can embrace it.  Ever wanted a change of pace?  What's more of a change than living in Mad Max for a few weeks?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 probably seen Barry before.  He's the guy who plays the fun parts in everything.  Mostly recently he's Dale in The Ranch, though he's also someone in just about everything.  You probably haven't seen David before unless you did something that would warrant a Miami detective knocking on your door.  That might change now that he's telling the story of a 4'9 green beret turned CIA operative turned homeless man.  And no, it's not fiction. The Giant Killer: American hero, mercenary, spy … The incredible true story of the smallest man to serve in the U.S. Military—Green Beret Captain Richard J. Flaherty - amzn.to/3ct0wR0  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.

Hollywood is a very artificial place.  It kind of goes without saying: acting is basically just pretending.  Still, it seems to spill over to real life a bit more than we'd like.  Fake personalities, fake faces, fake asses.  It's all fake.  That's why it's such a nice surprise when you meet a celebrity who's genuine inside and out.  I can't think of any off the top of my head, but you know.  The sentiment is 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.

As the years go by, most things will be forgotten.  Shows that lasted for years will fall by the wayside not because they were bad, but because they were unexceptional.  Then there are shows like Star Trek.  Between how significant it was at the time and the multi-generational legacy it created, the voyages of the Enterprise in deep space will be certainly be remembered.  Much like Costaki's weekly COVID-19 sets. Beaming Up and Getting Off: Life Before and Beyond Star Trek  - amzn.to/2SYn58KSee 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 do better talking to dogs than they do to humans.  Others do better writing books about dogs.  Bill's eureka moment was Spike the Wonder Dog, expanding his repertoire of titles to novelist.  And dog interpreter. The Adventures of Spike the Wonder Dog - amzn.to/2zrdkZFSee 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 know everyone is going stir crazy being on lockdown and all. Laughter is the best medicine that will get you through this pandemic. Listen, have a laugh and share that LMAO with your friends. I'm sure they could use a good dose of comedy too. Sharing is Caring 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 MN House of Representatives member Pat Garofolo. We dive deep into a discussion of the MN budget in light of the Corona Virus and his views on the Governor's stay at home order. Along the way Pat talks about getting fired as a young man as a result of calling into the KQ morning show in the 90's and blowing off Frank Sinatra. Never a dull moment.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 is the 60s and there is time for rooftop concerts.  At least until the cops shut them down.  Even still, it ended up being a legendary end to a legendary band, and Ken was there for it.  Word is that being in the music industry in the 60s and 70s involved a lot of pretty legendary stuff.  This is the story of one of them. The Roof: The Beatles' Final Concert - amzn.to/3cdKdHLSee 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.

Humans seem hard-wired for morbid fascination.  Death attracts attention, both positive and negative.  Look at what's going on right now.  The entire world is focusing on little else but a disease that only noticeably affects a tiny fraction of people.  There is, however, one group who's almost guaranteed to get it if they're not careful: medical professionals.  It comes with the territory.  The good news is so does Nurses House, a charity aimed toward nurses who get sick. Website: HelpNurses.OrgSee 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.