The Tom Barnard Show

Today we've got two comedians in two different locations, Tom and Kathryn in another, and the studio in yet another. Somehow, it all works out. I guess you could say it all works out in the end.On the show:TomKathrynAndyKristyn BurttNick SwardsonFrank CaliendoTopics:Oscars on YouTubeDavid Harbour dramaGetty Images is expensiveNick and Frank meet Adam Sandler and Jennifer AnistonStand-up comedyVikings suckageSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

It's been seven months since Chris was last here, which in normal circumstances doesn't mean a whole lot. The past seven months, however, have been rather busy. He still made it in though, and it's a good thing too. Otherwise we might have spent the show talking about ancient TV shows and kids these days.On the show:TomKathrynAndyKristyn BurttChris MaddockTopics:Friend's child in car accidentIcy drivingRob ReinerChristmas in Florida vs. MinnesotaCrowd workWhat teens are up to these daysVery tall people of yesteryearSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The human spine is a fragile thing, and when something goes wrong, it really goes wrong. Then you end up getting a needle repeatedly shoved into it. It's not quite as bad as it sounds, but it's still not pleasant. Certainly more bearable than two decades of early childhood parenting.On the show:TomKathrynAndyCostaki EconomopoulosKristyn BurttBob SansevereMary SansevereTopics:AI generated videosPhilip Rivers has many childrenMary's spine injectionRob ReinerPlagues and maladies among the familySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

According to what we currently know, Rob Reiner's son has been charged with stabbing him and his wife to death in their own homes. We're taking the controversial stance that breaking into your father's home and murdering him is bad. Very bad, even. Yes, we're brave that way.On the show:TomKathrynAlexKristyn BurttTim LammerSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

A lot of things aren't as good as they used to be. TV mainstays like The Simpsons and Saturday Night Live. Restaurants. Even Disney. But that doesn't mean they have to keep trending downward. Mike Lindell got hit harder than any of us and he's rebuilding, even throwing his hat in the ring for Minnesota governor. Knives Out 2 sucked and now the third one is good. Are we entering the era of optimism? That's probably a bit premature, but perhaps. On the show:The familyKristyn BurttTim LammersMike LindellTopics:Extra cold weekendTaylor Swift oversaturationDisney/Pixar is mediocre nowSNL is also mediocre nowWake Up Dead ManMike Lindell for governorSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Aaron Schram joins us today to talk about Schram Vineyards, a local Waconia winery that Andy and Melissa went to for their anniversary. Small business is tough, and owning a vineyard is no exception. Actually it might be, because most small business doesn't involve trying to keep grapes from freezing to death. Maybe they can steal some socks to keep their grapes warm.On the show:TomKathrynAndyKristyn BurttAaron SchramTopics:Andy Dick's overdoseAl Martino stealing socksSchram VineyardsWinemakingSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Any cop will tell you: criminals, by and large, aren't generally the brightest. There are exceptions, of course, but you usually don't hear about them because they don't incriminate themselves in a quest for insurance money (for example). It's also possible that maybe Minnesota doesn't produce the most savvy criminals because they're always preoccupied about having to go shovel snow when they get home. It's a constant distraction.On the show:TomKathrynAndyKristyn BurttMike BryantBrittany HaganTopics:Snow, and the removal thereofDayton barn firePeople Googling their own crimesWB hostile takeoverLight railSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Quick, how do you spell Berenstain Bears? Alright, maybe that one doesn't work when you type it out like that. But there are plenty of other Mandela Effects to theorize over. Diddy, for example. You might remember him as a rapper, but he's actually a raper. A very easy mistake to make.On the show:TomKathrynAndyCostaki EconompoulosKristyn BurttBob SansevereTopics:Costaki's pumpkinDiddy documentaryLying about your ageMandela effectGrits and pizzaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today we learn an important rule of broadcasting: don't mention pizza. Otherwise it'll dominate the conversation forever. That is exactly what happened today. We also found out that one of our regular listeners went viral on X, but not for any reason you're imagining.On the show:The familyKristyn BurttTopics:Joints and cigars are grossEatalyTom the Bolognese thiefPizzaNancy Sinatra on X6 7See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

If you had 72 billion dollars, what would you buy? Would you buy WB? Because you could. But you could also go more practical and buy six months worth of health insurance. With a $10,000 deductible. And no dental.On the show:The familyKristyn BurttTim LammersTopics:Everything is about moneyKristyn's PBS driveHealth insurance costsNetflix buying WBTim's dogSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

It was -10 this morning, so let's talk about advances in getting your car to start when it's so cold that gasoline turns into a solid. Or at least I assume that's what's going on inside my car. I'm not a mechanic. While we're at it, let's talk about advances in bottom of the barrel cheese. And by "advances" I mean "increasingly large quantities of plastic and dyes".On the show:TomKathrynAndyBrittany HaganMike BryantTopics:Minnesota still sucksIt's very coldGovernment and non-government cheesePresidential spending run amokNunsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Winter is officially here. I mean "official" by Minnesota standards: we're hitting sub-zero temperatures tonight. Now that's what you call winter. But what do you call a Real ID? Find out the difference and what you need the various types of Minnesota ID for on today's show, when we're not complaining about louts and scallywags. And vagabonds.On the show:TomKathrynAndyFormer Officer DaveTopics:Minnesota corruption/fraudAI-generated videosGetting back at societyMinnesota IDsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

December just started and we're looking at nearly a foot of snow with subzero temperatures. Our sports teams are almost all quite awful. Our government is even worse than our sports teams. Not that we have nothing but complaints. The Vikings sucking generates a solid 30-45 minutes of content every week via Bob's exasperation. Every cloud has a silver lining.On the show:TomKathrynAndyCostaki EconompoulosBob SansevereTopics:Minnesota corruptionSports are about the journey, not the destinationThe Vikings blowoutBob the grandpa (AKA Ol' Pappy)See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Winter has begun. Okay, technically winter still has another three weeks until it actually begins, but this is Minnesota. We've already got 8 inches of snow and it's gonna be in the negatives Wednesday night. It's winter. Kristyn and Brad spend all their time in warm climates so they wouldn't understand.On the show:The familyKristyn BurttBrad BlanksTopics:Katy Perry's feud with an old manKaty Perry dating Justin TrudeauDancing With the Stars breaks a recordBrad Blanks' father's funeralBrad's viral clipsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Shane is a laid back kind of guy. Possibly because of all the psychedelics. Another possibility is that in 2012, he had recently released his first comedy album and was riding high on the fame. He's also midwestern, which makes it so weird that he took so long to grow facial hair. It's like he never even dreamed of being a lumberjack despite growing up in lumberjack territory.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This was Frank's first appearance on our show, and considering he was just on a couple weeks ago (and - surprise - is going to be on again in another couple weeks), it's safe to say he's been a show mainstay since the very beginning. His audio quality is a lot better now too!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This episode represents two things of the past. One, when gay marriage wasn't legal everywhere in America. Two, when we used to have state-level politicians on. Now, we're not saying having Richard on was a bad idea, but we are saying that during the lifetime of the show, politicians have averaged toward insane for longer than not. A lot longer.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We promised a Tracy-centric episode, and we delivered. I mean, she still spends a lot of it talking about her dad, but still. It's also one of the earliest instances of Kristyn returning as a semi-regular guest, before she became an extremely regular guest.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dr. Wayne Dyer - who unfortunately died just a couple years after doing our show - joined us in the early days to talk about being extraordinary. And really, what's more extraordinary than doing an interview on a podcast from Maui? His daughter Tracy also joined us, and she even stuck around after to do her own episode. Hear that one on the next Lost Episode!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today's topic is local Chinese places. Here in Minnesota we've got Leeann Chin. In California they, of course, have some place that's like a hundred dollars a plate. Either way, it's good stuff, and you should probably eat enough of it that people can't see your bones through your skin. Speaking of which, Tim screened Wicked part 2, so make sure to hear his thoughts on that if you're interested.On the show:The familyKristyn BurttTim LammersTopics:Wicked: For GoodHollywood anorexiaChinese foodKevin SpaceyThanksgivingSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.