The Tom Barnard Show

If you get down to it, Americans don't have a very wide variety of meats to choose from.  Our chicken is always female, our sheep is always young, all meat is muscle tissue, and don't even think about eating a snake.  However, snake is delicious, and Europeans eat organ meat all the time.  We also watch nine movies worth of muscular men driving cars around, so a lot can be said about the American culture right now.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.

Why all the hate?  It's a question we've asked several hundred times before, and we'll never stop.  Not ever.  It's a valid question, as long as your definition of "hate" isn't "people responding appropriately to my social media psychopathy".  Or "people who don't like the same football team as me".  You'd be surprised how often that one comes up.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.

Nobody wants to go to the hospital.  Even fewer people want to go to the hospital because of something that happened in the hospital.  And yet, it happens all the time.  It happened to Gary Stern.  It happened to several people we know.  Unfortunately, there's not much we can do about it.  Well, we could all become doctors.  Then everyone in the world can treat themselves.  An easy fix. Ripped Apart: Living Misdiagnosed: Gary and Carol Stern's Epic Fight Against Malpractice in the American Health Care System - amzn.to/3zEFvyVSee 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.

On this episode of Moon Pjugg and Hobbs, we have two special guests. Magic Matt Dunn and author Patrick Strait join the program. Matt Dunn goes into everything magic and gives us an update about all the great things at his attraction Scream Town.  Plus, Patrick's tells us about his new book, "Funny Thing About Minnestoa, The Rise, Fall, and Rebirth of the Twin Cities Comedy Scene. He knows the history of how Minnesota become a hub for stand-up comedy. All this and more on episode 11 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.

What do you do when your guest cancels at the last minute? Snag Tom's guest from the first hour. Brian Leighton, local rock legend and leader of the G.B. Leighton band joins us. We briefly talk about the world's slowest car, oddly named a Rabbit and then the talk quickly turns to music because, let's face it, music is the only thing cooler than cars.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.

For a lot of people, 2020 was the worst year in recent memory.  This is especially true for live entertainers.  Feelings are mixed about 2021, but one thing we can say for sure is that leaving your house is making a big comeback.  You just might have a hard time getting anywhere because they can't make any cars.  If you already have a car though, make sure to follow Brian and the band at www.gbleighton.com.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 wants to be a celebrity.  That is largely because nobody knows what it's like being a public figure.  The second you step in front of a camera, the lunatics start to swarm.  You say something is good, they'll do everything they can do destroy that thing.  You say something is bad, they'll start worshiping it.  It's happened at least once to almost everyone we know in "the biz", including Scott.  Yes, this is leading up to a story.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 north Minneapolis born and raised, on the basketball court is where he spent most of his days.  No, we're not talking about Al, we're talking about Tom.  Al was born in Saint Paul.  He was raised partially in north Minneapolis though, and he's not entirely happy with the state of it.  Unlike 99% of people who complain about the state of things though, he's actually doing something about it.  The Al Nolen Foundation is keeping kids off the streets and in basically anywhere else.  The streets are not a good place to be. www.alnolenfoundation.orgSee 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.

Weddings are emotional events.  Sometimes that emotion is happiness.  Other times it's rage.  Why this occurs is anyone's guess.  Something about the combination of white wine and cake, probably.  Movies are also emotional, and equally volatile.  Is Hamilton the best thing ever created, or is it unwatchable crap?  Only one of those is a valid opinion.  But we'll never say which one.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's never been a better time to be a fan of superheroes.  This statement has been true for the past 50 years.  Will it ever end?  Probably not.  Maybe once we get superheroes in real life.  But even then, there's too much money to be had.  And speaking of money, movies are making money at the box office again.  Not much, but some.  It may take a while before the next billion dollar box office draw, if it ever happens again.  Only time will tell.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.

Tragedy is a relative thing.  Some people get grounded, others step on a bomb and lose a leg.  Some people have to wait a whole month to get a Playstation 5, others get sent to concentration camps.  I guess what we're saying is that unless your life is in mortal peril, your problem is fake and you should stop complaining.  That's called "tough love".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.

No, it's not the cigar company.  It's Dutch from Carnivore Trading.  No, it's not a company that trades carnivores.  They trade stocks.  We know, it's very confusing.  That's why you trust the people who know what they're doing.  People like Dutch.  Not us.  If you come to us for investment advice you'll most likely end up pretty unhappy.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 Friday, so start your weekend off with some fun and laughs. Just saying "Ricky Gervais" gives you the case of the chuckles and so does Costaki. Trust me, it's good for the soulSee 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 on Moon Pjugg and Hobbs we discuss magic mushrooms and micro dosing. Friends reunion reactions and Have you ever asked... is that a bear over there? Plus, does Moon really look like a woman. 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.

BE PREPARED!!!  An earthquake with a "9"on the richter scale will soon cause death and destruction. Our special guest Frankie McDonald knows when and where it will happen. Plus, Moon tells an old story of when Jerry Seinfeld recorded Staci's personal voicemail greeting! It doesn't end there... someone is about to stick a camera somewhere Moon does NOT want it. All this and much much more on episode 10 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.

Tal Maizels, VP of R&D for Fuse Autotech, joins us from Tel Aviv. We talk about what life in Israel is like, the iron dome missile defense system and why Israel is a hot bed for technology and software development. We also talk about Fuse Autotech's plan to upend the automotive purchase experience in the United States.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.

Filmmaking has changed.  That might be an understatement.  What used to cost $50,000 now costs $5,000.  What used to take specialized equipment now takes a cheap software suite you can run on a laptop.  And yet, many people would argue films are getting worse, not better.  How can that be?  Easy access doesn't mean easy knowledge.  In fact, it often means the opposite.  That's why you read Shane's book before you bust out the DSLR. What You Don't Learn in Film School: A Complete Guide to (Independent) Filmmaking - amzn.to/3irkdPbSee 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 is crack.  It's not glamorous, or cool, or kid stuff.  Matchhead Tick on the other hand is super cool.  Just power through the nightmarish hallucinations.  Whether or not it actually exists is up for debate.  Don't worry, you have your pick of illicit drugs to ruin your life with.  It's almost like our leaders don't care that drug addiction, along with crime, is skyrocketing.  But that's impossible.  They're our benevolent leaders.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's never been a better time to go job hunting.  Maybe literally.  Every company is hiring because nobody is working.  That tends to happen when you pay people not to work.  Still, good news for people seeking opportunity.  Desperation is a form of leverage.  That's probably not in Ken's book.  Although maybe it is, because it's true.  Why not find out? Career Choreography: Your Step-by-Step Guide to Finding the Right Job and Achieving Huge Success and Happiness - amzn.to/3wgLOq8See 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.

Let's all move to Switzerland.  It's a bit expensive, but you can save a couple thousand dollars a month by canceling a few streaming services.  After all, do you really need to be able to rewatch The Office for the 17th time at a moment's notice?  Just buy the box set.  Then we can be free of lobbyists and corrupt politicians.  Surely there are none of those in Europe.  And if there are, we won't be able to understand them anyway. 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.