The Tom Barnard Show

Scott Lambert, President of the Minnesota Auto Dealers Association joins us in studio to talk about Scott's boldest move, booking the Twin Cities Auto Show at the State Fair. As soon as he announced it, the food vendors lined up to participate. With free parking, great food and Covid protocols, this is destined to be a really exciting event. Tickets will be limited to 10,000 per day. For more info, go to; https://twincitiesautoshow.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.

If you grew up in the past fifty or so years, you've probably heard that you shouldn't drink while pregnant.  In fact, you've probably heard it over and over for your entire life.  There's a reason for that.  It's called fetal alcohol syndrome, and it's not fun.  The good news is that awareness seems to be as high as it's ever been, and what was once completely untreatable has seen some promising developments.  You can thank the Proof Alliance for contributing, or you could contribute yourself and join the benefit on the 29th. 2021 Proof Alliance Virtual BenefitWebsite: www.proofalliance.orgTickets: bit.ly/3fOjoyrSee 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.

Most states require some form of voter authentication.  IDs, affidavits, you name it.  This hasn't been a problem until very recently, when Georgia passed a voter ID law.  Why such an innocuous change caused a nationwide freakout is anyone's guess.  Our vote is for someone, somewhere, being evil.  We have no real reason to believe that, but we've never been wrong before.  It's called playing the odds.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.

After a grueling 11 Kristyn-free episodes, all is right in the world again.  Well, almost.  We still hate the news and the politicians, but that's never going to change.  A more mixed bag is weather girls.  They tend to dress a certain way.  Approve?  Disapprove?  That's a personal choice.  One you can probably keep to yourself.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.

Kong vs Godzilla.  It's the ultimate kaiju showdown.  It's also happened before.  That's right, even the big blockbuster of the year is a reboot.  But that's okay.  It's two monsters punching each other.  Do we really care if it's derivative?  Sometimes revisiting the past is okay.  Other times, maybe write a new script.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.

Certain things are very generational.  For example, when you hear "pirate's cove", what do you think of?  Admittedly, our data is limited, but after today it's a solid bet that if you're under a certain age you probably think of some cheesy theme park.  Otherwise?  Something very different, apparently.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 the 20s, and you know what that means: the KKK is back.  We're talking about the 1920s, of course.  What did you think we meant?  As if the early 20th century wasn't turbulent enough with two world wars, communism, and fascism, you had conspiracy theories about the pope activating an army of Catholics to turn America into the Vatican 2.0.  It was a very strange time to be alive.  Not that there are many people left who would know.  That's what historians are for.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 April fool's show reunites Tom and Johnny Rock Lassman. Other than blowing up a 77 Mustang II on the Long Island Expressway, not much car content here but for fans of Twin Cities Radio, is an episode not to miss. Tales of program directors gone awry, life on North Lilac drive and the birth (and death) of the Chucker. These guys haven't seen each other in almost a year and a half and there was lots to catch up on.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 may have heard that the music industry is...interesting.  You may have heard it from us, in fact.  Well, it's not just us.  We have witnesses.  Danny, for example.  He was a concert promoter, which put him at ground zero for every insane thing that musicians do.  You can hear some today, or you can buy his book and read some tomorrow.  Or both. ALL EXCE$$: OCCUPATION: Concert Promoter - amzn.to/2O8KIMsSee 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.

"Danger" is a relative term.  For example, Nik doesn't consider Juarez dangerous.  He does, however, consider Minneapolis dangerous.  The average person might swap the two.  We take the third route and declare both no go zones, along with every other city in the western hemisphere.  Better safe than sorry, right?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.

Do you like cake?  Of course you do.  Everyone likes cake.  Do you like vaccines?  I hope so, because soon you might not be able to get the former unless you get the latter.  Then again, it might be the perfect excuse to never go into the city.  Sorry, I don't have my vaccine passport.  Oh well, maybe next time.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.

Pretty much everybody loves dogs.  Not everybody loves grooming dogs.  They fight, they bite, and they whine.  Not when Jorge does it.  He's magic.  Or perhaps he just knows how to pick the right dog.  Either way, he's got a book on how to do it and a show all about it.  It's called Pooch Perfect and you can watch it tonight on ABC.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.

We're in the middle of a major media shift.  TV and movies are having a very hard time with very few exceptions.  Some say this is a good thing.  Those people hate Hollywood and want to see it fail.  We're not naming names here.  Other people miss the atmosphere of the movie theater or gathering around the TV at a certain time with their friends and family.  Streaming just doesn't have the same "event" feel to 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.

What do you get when you have two Italian comedians? A lot of hand gestures and laughs. We have a sitdown with the very funny Jessimae Peluso and the hilarious Paul Mecurio. CAUTION! Do not drink any liquids during the duration of this show! Godere!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.

Get enlightened with some of the most intellectual, sought after guests around with Wilfred Reilly with his book "Hate Crime Hoax". Then we go on a clever-coaster with the very smart Ian PunnettSee 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.

Alex Davis makes his return to Car Selling Secrets. When he was first on, 1 1/2 years ago, he was about to start his sales career at Walser's Porsche Wichita store. He talks about his love for the brand, selling the most expensive car in company history (1.3 Million) and starting his own podcast. Somehow we wind up talking about Eric Eskola and a couple callers phone in to celebrate their recent sobriety. You never know what's going to happen on Car Selling Secrets.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 time for comedy to come back.  Technically, it never went away.  Only technically.  Those who have been paying attention, though, will tell you that it's been in a very bad place for the past few years.  Tom Papa has been paying attention.  That's why he has a show this Saturday at 8 central on Rushtix.  He's leading the charge.  We'll be a safe distance behind him.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.

Clearing your mind can be difficult.  It's like a house.  Let it get cluttered enough and eventually you'll get crushed by a stack of garbage.  Or something like that.  Or perhaps it's like a movie theater: you'll get annihilated by government overreach.  No, that's not a good analogy either.  We'll meditate on this and get back to 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.

Who know L.A. Nik was such a hard worker?  He did, for one.  And now we do too.  All that hard work keeps him limber.  Kind of like yoga.  If you work on a farm, you're probably good.  If you're the 95% of us who don't, perhaps yoga is for you.  Just don't do it wrong or you'll end up worse than you started.  That's why you read up on proper technique first.  And what a coincidence, we happen to have an author on who wrote about just that subject. Preserve Your Curves: Spinal Freedom with Yoga and Pilates - bit.ly/3faHweySee 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.

Generally when someone writes a book about secrets, they're not good.  Skeletons in the closet, if you will.  Not here.  There are no skeletons on Sesame Street, because they might frighten the children.  There are, however, over 50 years of shows, stories, and lessons, many of which Dr. Burbank catalogued in a book for Sesame Street fans, by Sesame Street fans. The Inside Secrets of Sesame Street - amzn.to/3lExmEdSee 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.