The Tom Barnard Show

These politicians, I tell you. Anyway, Nate is a magician, and Tom doesn't want to know how. That makes him Nate's favorite kind of audience. For a more practical kind of magic, depending on where you live you can travel a short distance and the cigarette tax will magically vanish.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 was not long ago that a four year degree and a career in Hollywood were the ultimate dream. Now, maybe it's time to learn how to build an engine and stay away from the red carpet.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.

Dying during childbirth tends to be the last thing you do, but not always. Even so, it's a good idea to avoid it if possible. It helps if you see it coming.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 a child, the wrong kind of seatbelt can be deadly. If you're the chairman of the FCC, doing your job can be deadly. But at least in the latter case you make a good salary first.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.

Kanye is mentally ill. I realize this sounds like common sense, but this time it's literal, at least according to Kristyn. And TMZ. Maybe he can inspire research scientists to find a cure with his bardic talents.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 the future, and it's only getting more futuristic every day. By "it" I mean the world, not necessarily the people who live there. Plus it's easier than ever to live here with today's citizenship tests. 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.

Big business continues to take over the commercial realm, possibly because small retailers can't get a supplier that does its job. But despite their shaky branding, the Vikings continue to possibly play in the Super Bowl maybe.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 Hollywood award ceremony recently, and you know what that means: political posturing and societally acceptable bigotry. Shockingly, viewership is down.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 Vikings may be sitting out this round but The Best Of is playing with that same back against the wall mentality that brought it this far.Clips Featuring: Costaki Economopoulos, Scandinavian Specialties, Eddie McDaniel, and Chuck ForemanSee 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 beginning, Mike Lindell had a tendency to stay awake for a week straight. He had some chemical assistance. That chemical is now gone and he flies a private jet. The two are probably at least somewhat related.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 black comedian and Jay-Bee are on at the same time, which means Tom briefly moves back to North Minneapolis to fit in.  Technically the comedian is from Ethiopia, but only for a little bit.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.

Eddie has trained to be the master of the cold under some Norwegian guy, a skill made practical by the fact that it's sub-zero right now.  And though he and Tom talk at length about drugs, it's really more about breathing.  Allegedly.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 ever get murdered, try not to do it in a field, miles from anything. Otherwise you might find yourself the subject of a long investigation that doesn't go anywhere. One thing we know for sure: it wasn't related to Slender Man. He didn't exist yet.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.

Most people hate the news. Most people also watch the news for some reason. Some companies have begun saving people from themselves by banning it entirely. Let's hope it sticks. Maybe if we prevent the next generation from ever becoming accustomed to constant bad news they'll achieve world peace.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 isn't good at being happy. This isn't a secret. But there is a secret to being happy. The answer to that secret is in Ted's book, it seems. It's not something you have to read, it's something you get to read.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.

They can hide behind rocks and trees, but they can't hide from the wrathful hand of Aflac. Or that one Imam.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 brown and makes your life worse? Heroin is one answer. The Cleveland Browns are another. Technically heroin has a better record, 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.

Gangsters often brag about their ice, also known as bling.  Or is that gangstas?  If you're anyone but the Jeopardy judges, you probably didn't think there was a difference.  Ice is also commonly found in Iceland, which is a great place to live if you hate food.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.

Brett's an actress, psychic, animal savior, and Butler. The name, not the profession. The second and third thing are often related, as it turns out. You can't really talk to an animal, 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.

Is it still bulimia when it's the food making you throw up, not yourself? The polite name for it is "Traditional Food", but we know better.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.