The Tom Barnard Show

Most people seem to have a love/hate relationship with marketing.  If you ask someone if they'd like to see more ads, they'll almost universally say "no".  But then the Super Bowl happens and people talk about the ads for months.  You could call that mixed signals.  The truth is, not all ads are created equal.  Most of them are bad.  They're either boring or come across as very fake.  Erik figured this out when he was in his 20s, which is why he's successful enough to be invited onto our very prestigious show.  He also made tons of money, but this show is the real highlight of anyone's career.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.

Are you a cool Gen Xer?  Then you love Nirvana.  That's just how it goes.  Are you a zoomer?  Then you love NFTs.  That's also how it goes.  Faith is bridging these two generations by combining Nirvana and NFTs.  Finally, a common interest that isn't hating Millennials.  And being mad about politics.  Nirvana is much more fun than those things, even at their most morose.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 Oscars has, unsurprisingly, decided to tick as many boxes as possible with their choice of hosts this year.  That doesn't necessarily mean it's going to suck, but let's not kid ourselves.  It's the Oscars.  Bland and inoffensive is the entire point these days.  The only entertaining thing at this point is seeing what they can blame on climate change.  Good money's on the fall of Constantinople.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 the world come to when you can't even enjoy a nice ad any more?  The Super Bowl is the world's largest exhibition of advertisements with some football to break up the monotony, but the ads were all terrible this year, leaving millions of Americans wondering why they even bothered watching.  There's good news though: as consumers, we have choices again.  Or rather, we will.  The XFL, the USFL, the FCF.  One could infer that people are getting a little of sick of the NFL.  Then again, they've tried most of these before and they all failed, so we'll see.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 happens when you give your life for your country?  Awards, medals, recognition?  Not quite.  It's more like when management messes everything up and then blames the underlings to save face.  When an officer sends a squad to their death, it's easier to blame the squad, and that's exactly what appears to be happening to Michelle's husband, Bryan.  This may have shocked you decades ago, but at this point you're probably just thinking "sounds like the government alright", which is very sad. Sacrifice: A Gold Star Widow's Fight for the Truth - amzn.to/3GJ7uQhSee 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.

Meet one of my dear friends and my neighbors. Her name is Kim. About a year ago she was diagnosed with stage 4 Pancreatic cancer. She is a warrior. We are going to have her on again in a year. And then the next year. And so on and so forth. We have much to talk about. Including a new bidet!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.

I got to watch first hand the rising Coaching Star Piper Ritter. From her time as an assistant (Pitching Coach) to an assist Head Coach to now, as the Head Coach of the Gopher Softball Program.  Piper was an All B1G Pitcher who set many pitcher records at the U only to turn around watch then watch her records be broken by her mentee's Sara Moulton, Sara Groenewegen and Amber Fiser.  Piper and discuss softball past, her time as an assistant on 3 Gopher Softball Staffs and now her time as the head of the Gophers. We also talked what she has learned during her time as an assistant.    Also, her thoughts on the upcoming  B1G Softball season and  who we can keep an I out for this season on the roster.  We discussed her views on Name-image and Likeness in college sports and recruiting. Plus, we went back down memory lane and relive those Championship years of 2014, 2016, 2017, and 2018 winning B1G titles.  Of course the 2019 College World Series Team.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnyst

On the first hour, during The Family, we mostly talked about something other than politics.  Now, on Car Selling Secrets, we're talking politics.  We checked our calendar, and no, it's not opposite day.  Although Doug does talk at length about selling cars in the second half, which is unusual enough that we may have to have February 10th declared as something in the same vein as opposite day.  The day hell froze over, perhaps.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 position of Hennepin County sheriff is up for grabs soon.  What kind of person would want that job?  Jai Hanson, that's who.  You could consider sheriff a political office, and as such, you may be wary of anyone who wants it.  It's a valid line of thinking.  Jai doesn't see it that way, and apparently wouldn't want political power if you offered it to him.  That's a good sign, because almost anyone who wants power should most likely not be given it under any circumstances. www.jai4sheriff.comSee 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.

Valentine's day is known to a lot of people as a lot of things.  It's the most romantic day of the year.  It's the most cheesy day of the year.  It's a corporate cash grab.  Regardless of your view on the day, you can't escape the fact that it's heavily relationship-focused.  Relationships aren't always as easy as a rose and a box of chocolates.  That's why marriage counselors are so ubiquitous.  They're even on our show.  And unlike most therapists, Chris won't bill you for the time you spent listening to this episode. WEBSITE: www.marriagecure.comSee 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.

Have you ever been out and about when suddenly, you realized you forgot something important at home?  Something so few people can function without these days?  I'm of course talking about your trusty crack pipe.  Worry no more, for the federal government's got your back.  No, that's not a joke.  You can self-medicate on the government's dime.  Just don't try to actually medicate.  Real medicine isn't covered.  Only crack.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 okay to binge TV shows?  We don't mean that in a moral sense.  We mean does it ruin the overall experience.  There's pretty solid evidence that binging TV shows makes them more forgettable, leading you to wonder why you watched them in the first place.  And then, for some reason, we start talking about cancel culture.  That's also not okay, and we do mean that in a moral sense.  Except for maybe serial killers or genocidal dictators.  You can cancel them.  We'll allow 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.

The Oscars noms are out.  Let's laugh at them.  Hey, it's the entertainment business right?  Expecting us to care about a bunch of actors giving each other trophies is peak entertainment.  Whether or not it's intentional is irrelevant.  Jack Reacher, however, is apparently entertaining on purpose, which is rare these days.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.

Remember the Minneapolis Marines?  How about the Duluth Eskimos?  If you said yes to either of those questions, you must be very old.  Not that there's anything wrong with that.  They say age means wisdom.  In that case, maybe you can offer the world some wisdom regarding no knock warrants, because we can't seem to figure it out.  Are they good or bad?  Are they worth the risk?  The older you are, the more weight your opinion has, so make sure to mention it when writing your local politician.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.

Patrick is on the show to teach us how to be a more effective procrastinator.  I'll write the rest of this later. Just kidding.  Procrastination isn't a good thing, but about 20% of us apparently can't help it.  The idea isn't to never do it, it's to not let it ruin your life.  It's like most things, really.  It's only a problem once it's a problem.  Patrick's idea is to help you prevent it from being a problem. How To be a "Better" Procrastinator: Over 100 strategies to help you Manage your Procrastination Habit - amzn.to/3oswtAYSee 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.

This week meet Holly Anderson. Her work through non profits has helped thousands. Including Moon! 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.

Drinking and not driving. A very unusual and up lifting episode guided by many callers who phone in to discuss their struggles with alcoholism. Mike Gelfand talks about the pioneering work he did on the radio decades ago being one of the first people to openly discuss his own mental health struggles.  Along the way we learn that the perfect inexpensive car to drive to group therapy is a 2001 Honda Accord V6......as long as you change the timing belt.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.

Bad things happen.  Sometimes those bad things take a long time to stop happening.  Power outages, tornados, Cuban missile attacks.  That sort of thing.  When - not if, but when - that happens, what do you do?  As it turns out, filter a lot of water and eat a lot of pasta.  Which actually doesn't sound too bad.  Maybe surviving disaster doesn't have to be an unpleasant experience. THE DISASTER-READY HOME: A Step-by-Step Emergency Preparedness Manual for Sheltering in Place - amzn.to/3ATnhutSee 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 Alex's birthday today, and out of sheer luck she doesn't share her birthday with a close relative.  It seems like birthdays tend to cluster in families for some reason.  Could be total coincidence.  Could be a subconscious desire to throw as few parties as possible.  We'll probably never know.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.

Everyone is mad at Joe Rogan for having a guest they disagree with on.  They say it's misinformation, and misinformation shouldn't be allowed anywhere.  Unfortunately, that would mean the complete destruction of the human race, because for every institution that exists there is an equal amount of misinformation that serves that institution.  So where do we stop?  Who should be deplatformed for being wrong?  It often seems rather hypocritical where if you're wrong then you should be homeless and destitute, but if I'm wrong it's a simple lapse in judgement and I should be forgiven.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.