The Tom Barnard Show

To be a comedian, you have to have at least relatively high verbal skills.  This is not true for professional athletes.  In fact, it almost seems like recruiters actively avoid it.  That's not to say athletes aren't often quotable.  It's just that their quotesmithing happens entirely by accident.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.

Rob is the most important man in the world.  More accurately, he's related to every important person in the world in some way.  The DEA thought he was pretty important - a drug kingpin to be exact.  Don't worry, he's not.  Depending on your definition of kingpin, anyway.  What he is is an author, actor, and most impressively, guest on our show.  Our definition of impressive is very subjective. Bob Goes to Jail - amzn.to/3jVO4ybSee 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.

Moon hasn't had a drink in a long time. But at one point  he was a mess. Same for this weeks guest.  It's Abby Kulseth. Crazy stories about what it's like to be a meth head and how that turned into poetry on episode 19 of Moon Pjugg and Hobbs!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 Reverend Dana Strande makes her second appearance on car selling secrets. We talk about God and discover that Mellissa was a theology major. Some great conversations that are well worth a listen.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 didn't get the vaccine, you may be fine.  You also may not.  If you did get the vaccine, you may be fine.  You also may not.  You could need a booster.  Or not.  Epidemiology is often more about probabilities than answers.  Of course, the scientific-minded might consider probabilities to be answers.  Dr. Bob, for example.  The fact that he was educated back in the days when literacy was required is rumored to have been a big help in getting his medical license.  They say being able to read is a good thing.  Well, they used to.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.

Marc is a one-legged mongoose.  Or something like that.  A one-legged mongoose features prominently in his life somehow.  That much we know.  We also know that growing up in the 50s simultaneously sucked and was great.  I guess it depended on the day.  What we don't know is Marc's preferred microphone polar pattern.  Is he a cardioid man, or does he go for omnidirectional? One-Legged Mongoose: Secrets, Legacies, and Coming of Age in 1950s New York - amzn.to/3s6h3mESee 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.

Preppers, get out the party hats, because today you're being vindicated.  That bunker full of rifles and canned goods doesn't make you look crazy any more.  In fact, do you have extra room in there?  We can contribute internet-based entertainment to the post-apocalyptic world.  Don't worry, we have it on good authority that the internet will survive the collapse.  Somehow.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 do you call an event that involves fencing, swimming, equestrian jumping, pistol shooting, and running?  You might call it nonsense, but the Olympic committee calls it a pentathlon.  Actually, they're starting to wonder if it's nonsense too after recent events have called its legitimacy into question.  And speaking of legitimacy being called into question, people are starting to wonder why every powerful person in the country seems to be a perverted sociopath.  Why it took this long for such a question to arise is anyone's guess.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.

Ralph's long wait is over: Dune is finally coming back, after a nearly forty year break.  Apparently Ralph isn't the only one who was waiting, based on Craig's feedback.  In fact, there's all sorts of stuff these days that doesn't suck.  The clouds are parting after all this time.  And not just because Tom finally showed up at the very end.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 hear some strange things when you're biking.  You also hear strange things while listening to football players.  That one probably doesn't come as a surprise.  Luckily we have people documenting these unusual quotations.  People like Costaki.  And Mike Bryant.  Word on the street is they might go on tour together one day.  The streets around here are notoriously untrustworthy 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.

Nursing is generally not seen as a high levity job.  It definitely takes a certain type.  That type tends to enjoy gallows humor to some degree.  You kind of have to.  Usually, said gallows humor is confined to the nurse's stations.  No longer.  Nurse Blake is bringing it on the road for the PTO Comedy Tour, coming to Minneapolis on October 16th.  Odds are tickets are already sold out by the time you're reading this, but why not check anyway? Tickets for the Minneapolis Show Oct 16th  - bit.ly/2U3XnDxSee 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.

Some people like stand up comedy. Some like improv. Someone who has done both for decades is Stevie Ray! What makes him tick? Lets find out! https://www.stevierays.org/ comedy.And he will analyze Moons delivery. Did he pass or fail? Find out, then like or share this podcast.And give us a critique at moonpjugghobbs@gmail.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.

Another rare episode where all we talk about is cars. We discuss Biden's pending announcement of toughened CAFE standards, the rush to domestic battery plant building and the change that theTrump administration's China tariffs may have on US construction and a re-alignment of inventory chains. We also note that the NYC auto show is cancelled due to increases in Covid numbers and howthe 4th wave may or may not affect us. Tire Carver calls in to discuss the environmental impact of Lion battery disposal. All and all a pretty serious episode. 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.

Have you ever wanted to be God?  A lot of people think they do.  It's a lot more responsibility than the average person is ready for.  David is the exception, although to be fair he's just pretending.  A lot of people think movies are real, so it's close enough.  David, AKA Dog - get it? - runs a dive bar with his equally divine family.  You could say everybody there knows your name, because they're all omnipotent. Rent/Buy Last Call In The Dog House on Amazon : amzn.to/2WVK218See 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're getting rid of Facebook.  I refer, of course, to the collective "we".  Society.  The show itself will stay on it because we're a legitimate business and apparently you can't be a business without a Facebook account.  Other things we're collectively doing include not watching the news, not trusting the government, and generally just becoming paranoid recluses.  For those of you who aren't a paranoid recluse, you're behind the times.  You don't want to be uncool, do you?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.

Have you ever thought you could cure lung cancer by drinking beer?  If so, you might have a problem.  Like a serious problem.  Even so, you've been vindicated by Tom Murphy, creator of Barb's Beer.  Barb was his wife who died of lung cancer despite never having smoked.  Very unfair.  Instead of focusing on that unfairness, Tom is writing books and encouraging people to make the world a better place.  And I think we can all agree that the world could use some embetterment. The Anniversary Box: amzn.to/2TY66XQSee 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.

No matter your age, you probably think fondly of Disney.  You were either there for the golden age, the silver age, or you're young enough to not know better.  Unfortunately, one of the downsides of increased transparency and instant communication is that you have no choice but to meet your heroes, and you know what they say about doing that.  Except for Suni Lee of course, who brought home a gold medal even after everyone was sure the US gymnastics team was doomed.  You can probably meet her and not get too disappointed.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.

Small towns have a lot to offer.  Quiet.  Low pollution.  Huge balls of twine.  Lack of murder.  What's not to love?  They don't even have to care about Politician A doing Bad Thing B because they're so far away.  They still will though, because we never shut up about it.  We make our problems your problems.  Including ruining the very concept of child actors for you.  You're welcome.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 ancient times, banking was more of an art than a science.  Your wealth had to be weighed against blocks of lead or whatever.  Even though North American Banking Company has been around for over 20 years, officially making them ancient, they stay on the cutting edge of money counting.  Nary a bronze scale to be seen.  That's how you know you can trust them with your money.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.

When you think world records, you're probably thinking of some incredible feat.  Well, prepare to have your illusions shattered, because being bad at your job is a record too.  That's why our trophy shelf is so huge.  It's also why we haven't been to the Super Bowl in over forty years.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.