The Tom Barnard Show

It's Memorial Day, which means we're too busy remembering to do a show. I tried to find an old episode where we interviewed someone military-related, but I came up blank, so instead how about one where we talk about that one time we interviewed someone military-related? It's like remembering twice.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Things change. Comedy changes. People were doing stand up on Zoom just a few years ago. Nobody could have predicted that. So how will it continue to change? Ask again later. Ideally 5 or 10 years later.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Have you got the basketball jones? Sage certainly does. Mike, less so, but he's still probably the #2 fan in the room. We don't know Liz's basketball status, but we do know her news status, and that status is Alpha. I mean Alpha News, not like an alpha in the way the manosphere uses it. Although she might be able to outlift you. We'll never know.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Sometimes life can be hard. The internet goes out. Your steak isn't done to your exacting specifications. Those kids in the park are being slightly too loud. And then of course there's veterans who died and can't get a proper military funeral because nobody shows up, but those people don't complain on TikTok so that problem largely goes unnoticed. That's why Gary joined Bugles Across America. That and because bugle is just a fun word to say.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Steroids are a relatively recent thing. So is being a gigantic mass of muscles who can tear a steel beam in half. That's probably a coincidence though. What's not a coincidence is that Minnesota made the questionable decision to build a roofless stadium and now games are getting cancelled all the time. If only we had discovered meteorology prior to 2010.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Tom and Kathryn are back after their trip across the country. During their travels they passed by a Buc-ee's. Apparently that's a big deal. Up here we're happy with Kwik Trip. Although you won't be getting any furniture or paintings there.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Did you know that Kristyn witnessed a murder? Well, okay, she didn't actually witness a murder, but she witnessed guys who committed murder. That's pretty close. And now here we are witnessing her retelling the story. It's like we were there.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

If you're Minnesotan, odds are relatively high that you've known someone who's been in Stillwater prison at some point. The sentimental types among you may be saddened to hear that said prison is being phased out. It happens to everyone's favorite hangouts eventually.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Being a college athlete used to be so simple. You threw a ball around, you got a free ride scholarship, and the teachers took your tests for you. Now you've got all this financial red tape. NIL, NCAA, compensation, association, legislation. That's why none of us ever became multi-millionaire athletes. That, and for no other reason.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The P Diddy testimony has begun pouring in. Apparently it's not pleasant. "Sex, drugs, and rock n' roll" isn't seen in the favorable light it used to be, especially when it's coerced. If you're not into hearing about gross people being gross, why not watch a movie about a kitty cat? It's got Derek and Kristyn's seal of approval.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

They say that meeting celebrities is the real stuff we all get. Well, okay, nobody actually says that, but it'll have to do. Also, if you're looking for some bizarre British movies and TV shows, apparently Tom and Kathryn have you covered.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Well, Shelby called it. We've got our first White Sox pope. Maybe. He's from Chicago, so it depends on if he has good taste or not. Whether the White Sox count as "or not", I will not say.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Walter is a Minnesota state rep, which means he's seen it all. Most of what he's seen has been dysfunctional to some extent. But you know what's a well-oiled machine? The cardinals over in Rome. We've already got a new pope, although as of writing this we don't know who yet. I bet you can guess what tomorrow's topic will be.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

There's going to be a new pope today, maybe. As I write this, the election has begun. But that's not the biggest thing happening today. That would be the return of Don Shelby. Hear what he's been up to, what his thoughts are on the metamorphosis of journalism over the ages, and perhaps even a vaunted GFY.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Apparently even nicer parts of town aren't immune to mentally ill and/or drug addicted people causing problems. But that's not the only kind of thing you're about to see a lot more of. The Minnesota supreme court has decreed that women can go topless wherever they want, which means you'll see about two weeks of women going overboard with it before they all get bored and wear shirts again. 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.

Foreign films are going to get some major tariffs soon, potentially. What does that mean for Mulan and Lord of the Rings? Only time will tell. Not that it matters, because if you're of a certain age you can't last a whole movie without going to the bathroom anyway. Best to stick to formats you can pause. 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 been quite some time since Minnesota has had a non-Democrat in its highest office. It's also been quite some time since Minnesota was on an upward trajectory. Coincidence? Perhaps. The party isn't the problem - the politicians are. Vote out the old and let's try something new for a change. 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.

Fresh off our conversation with AJ about Minnesota sports, it's time for Tom and Mike Bryant's take on how things are going. As always, there's too much optimism. Which is to say, any at all. Then Bill drops by to reminisce about that one time Tom was going to retire but didn't. And by "that one time" I mean "one of many times". 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 Kathryn are flying cross country, which leaves the task of running the show to Alex and Andy. But we had help. Kristyn has proof that the 90s were peak cinema, and AJ's back with the sports update, and also the his own life update. 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 you hear that a storm's coming, what do you feel? Dread? Excitement? Some third thing? Believe it or not, there are those who were disappointed that we didn't get the storm of the century that we were promised yesterday. As long as our power doesn't go out, we don't really care what happens. Can't do a show without electricity. 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.