The Tom Barnard Show

We're live from the west first tier suburbs, and we're also live with the House Representative for the west first tier suburbs.  Doug has friends in high places, probably because he's sold them all a car.  Maybe even an electric car.  It's the future, you know. Tom and Doug are joined in studio by Minnesota House Majority Leader Ryan Winkler. We talk about the recently announced green car initiative, the failed gas tax increase and the costs for needed infrastructure repairs. Along the wasyDoug and Ryan discover a mutual love for late 70's Cadillac Coup De Villes and Ryan explains how a kid from Bemidji got into Harvard because his dad was good on the phone. Tom and Ryan discuss tribalism in Minnesota.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 Minnesota, everything happens in Bloomington.  The airport is there, the Mall of America is there, and Steve was there, where he apparently spent his nights in White Castle.  He's also one of very few people - perhaps the only person - to write a Sports Illustrated story in Antarctica, which is especially impressive since there's not a whole lot of sport-playing going on there. Nights in White Castle: A MemoirBook- amzn.to/35mi8epSee 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 know how people who get famous at a young age tend to go insane?  Some don't.  Jaci started charting #1 at age 17, yet you're hearing her here, not on TMZ, which is a good indicator.  How did she do it?  God, family, and other things antithetical to the poisonous Hollywood lifestyle. When God Rescripts Your Life: Seeing Value, Beauty, and Purpose When Life Is InterruptedBook-amzn.to/2VoXw0sSee 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 lot of people hate getting medical procedures done.  Is that because going to the doctor sucks, or because people love to hate?  We discuss both in depth, though not at the same time.  Perhaps the solution to all wars is to make dentistry less unpleasant.  You can't prove it's not. Why We Hate 6 episode series Premieres Sunday October 13th at 10pmET/PT on Discovery ChannelSee 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 season of the witch, because the entire month of October has become engulfed by Halloween.  And that's just fine with us.  It's also fine with Augusten, because he's a witch.  Or would that be wizard?  Perhaps warlock.  Us mundane types tend to get them confused. Toil & Trouble: A MemoirBook- amzn.to/31VUhQLSee 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 Brad Blanks?  Well he's finally back from whatever he was doing, and he's here to interview Kristyn.  She's a Hollywood mainstay.  She even had the idea for a car with obnoxious sound effects instead of a horn well before Elon Musk did.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 many bad things in the world.  Pablo Escobar was definitely in the top 100 in his day.  Much further down the list is run-down hotels full of bed bugs and cat urine smell.  Still, that's pretty bad.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've got a brand new studio, which of course means a bunch of stuff goes wrong.  Not everything though; Tim finally saw The Joker, and wouldn't you know it, it doesn't suck.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.

These clips have never lost to the Yankees, so we've got that going for us. Featuring: Ruta Lee, Vince Wilburn Jr., Fancy Ray McCloneySee 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 revisit with a couple of our favorite comedians Donnell Rawlings & Craig Gass! We go from Black Jesus to Gene Simmons. You can't make this stuff up! Enjoy and see ya 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.

Today's best of we revist with Chris Egert and Stephanie's incredible story of predicting her own death! To wrap up today's best of, Mike Veeck's sit down with Tom talking Saints Baseball! Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire Veeck family R.I.P Rebecca Veeck   Chris Egert, Stephanie Arnold, Mike VeeckSee 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.

Stephy Slays.  Who does Stephy Slay?  I guess you'll have to watch Women of Wrestling this Saturday.  Or should I say Saturslay?  No, that would be over the top, and professional wrestling would never be over the top.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's no question that sometimes, someone is just too dumb to operate a dangerous piece of machinery.  We see it every day during rush hour, and we also see it every day with weaponry.  Today our example is Amber Guyger, who probably should never have been given a gun. You don't need a trial to figure that part out.  To be safe, let's just return the world to the age when if you wanted to kill your neighbor you had to use a rake.  It's much harder.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 would know more about technology than the VP of IT for P&G?  Technology and rhyming.  And who would know more about Miles Davis than his nephew?  We tend to attract experts, because we're well known in the jazz/megacorporation scene.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're looking for an excessively long movie, look no further than The Irishman.  It'll probably still feel shorter than The Joker considering the month long doomsaying campaign the media has put together about it.  Still, both could be good.  Especially if watched at home.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.

Ruta is a Thalian.  No, it's not the name of an extraterrestrial species.  It's a 65 year old charity for mental illness.  And yes, I know what you're thinking; they're called Thalians because Thalia was the name of the Greek Muse of comedy.  Little known related fact: Costaki is the Muse of football.  Work on the marble statue is underway.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 so many networks and movie studios that it's harder than ever for a non-established outfit to attain fame. The solution? Go back to the philosophy "if it's outrageous people will watch it" of yore.  And it seems to be working.  Dolomite is one type of out there, Last Blood is a very different one, and Pennyworth is yet another.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.

Just push 2 for a while when you look up this episode! Clips Featuring: Jeff Cesario, Giovan Jenkins, Jake Johannsen, Ralph HarrisSee 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.

15 years ago, people were making jokes about how bad autocorrect is.  Today, it has somehow gotten no better.  Kind of like comedy.  That's one of many reasons we often compare Jeff to a cutting edge adaptive artificial intelligence programmer.  At least erectile dysfunction technology is improving.  At least that's what the unsolicited emails of unknown origin tell 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.

You know what the funniest thing about Iran is?  Nothing, apparently.  It's kind of like America, except in America it's the liberals making life unfunny and in Iran it's the conservatives.  Perhaps there's a lesson to be learned there.  Another lesson: don't mess with the Mafia.  That's not related, it's just good advice.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.