The Tom Barnard Show

Our show attracts danger, apparently. Today we get a surprise call from Corey, who used to do controlled burns in Wisconsin. Just because they're controlled doesn't mean they're not hot enough to melt metal. That's why you carry around water. One or two bottles of Dasani ought to do it. 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.

- SKOR North's Phil Mackey talks about the Vikings game being moved from Los Angeles to Arizona because of air quality due to the wildfires in the area. Chats about legendary ballparks around the country, and some inside info about the potential sale of the Minnesota Twins.- KSTP's Chris Egert shares updated info on the California wildfires including how many people have died, the number of structures that have been destroyed, and shares how there's speculation about whether or not the fires were started by natural causes or by humans. Plus chatter about President-elect Donald Trump's supposed knowledge about the drone situation over New Jersey.- Bob Sansevere is on the road in Brookings, SD and chats about the Vikings game being moved to Arizona and how the move may actually benefit from the relocation because of the large grouping of Minnesotans in the area. - Tim Lammers shares his review of the new film "The Last Showgirl" which stars Pamela Anderson and Jamie Lee Curtis, and whether or not all of the hyp

- SKOR North's Judd Zulgad talks with the crew about the fires happening out in California and how scary it'd be to have to deal with that. How the timing of these fires seems odd and how some of the water was allocating to trying to save some smelt.- KSTP's Chris Egert shares news about some of the winter events around the Twin cities that have been impacted by the lack of snow including the Klondike Dog Sled race but how they did name a brand new Kate Klondike for 2025!- Comedian and actor Paul Mecurio joins the show to clear the air about what he was on Florida airwaves talking about Tom for and to have some laughs with the whole crew. - Radio's own Paul Castronovo joins the show to squash the beef with how Paul Mecurio used him through Tom to promote his Florida shows. Talks about his career and his relationship with Tom dating back decades!- Kristyn Burtt shares more about the fires in California and how she knows someone personally who lost their home. How the majority of people being impacted are norma

Cats are a paradox. They're one of the most lethal hunters out there, but they're also tiny and stupid. Just goes to show you that if you put enough blades on something, it becomes dangerous no matter what. Perhaps that's why Toast-Yays are being discontinued. Those things could shred the roof of your mouth. Or they would have if anybody actually ate them. 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.

Imagine being a celiac Italian. No garlic bread. No pasta. No breaded whatevers. Impossible, right? Not any more. In fact, Anna has kind of made a career out of it. Turns out substitutes are a lot less crappy than they used to be. It's one of the few things where everyone can agree that the good old days were simply worse. 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.

- SKOR North's Judd Zulgad talks about how Minnesota was a state of winners last night with both the Wild and Wolves picking up wins on Tuesday evening. Can the Vikings win against the Rams and what's up with the QB situation? Sporting event prices are WAY too high, how do owners expect fans to pay $20 for a beer?- KSTP's Chris Egert shares news about the fires happening out in LA that are impacting a lot of Californians as flames continue to attempt to be tamed by firefighters.- Comedian Jesse the Shrink stops by the studio for some laughs and to talk about some of his upcoming shows including next Wednesday's "Jesse the Shrink's Midlife Crisis Show 3" happening at The Parkway Theater in Minneapolis! Check out some of Jesse's other shows here!- Kristyn Burtt shares about her current experience dealing with the fires happening in California and how she's preparing to evacuate her home to escape the fire zone until things get under control. The process in packing up and how other Californians are planning to d

Costaki has returned from overseas where the NFL is nothing more than another Greek myth. Tim is back too after an extended hiatus. He wasn't in Greece though, as far as we know. He was probably like the rest of us: spending the entire time hopping from house to house visiting an unlimited number of people. 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.

- SKOR North's Judd Zulgad talks about the Vikings trying to regroup after getting embarrassed on Sunday night, how Dan Campbell leads the Lions the right way, and if the Vikes stand a chance against the Rams and afterwards if they can win. Judd and Tom discuss their hair growth, and other sports topics!- KSTP's Chris Egert shares news about how some DFL members are proposing to not show up on the first day of session next week, a massive Earthquake in China, and Meta will be removing fact checkers from Facebook and Instagram.- Kristyn Burtt shares about her experience with Jennifer Coolidge on the red carpet of the Golden Globes that has been going viral! Some of the other top stories happening around Hollywood and an update on the Blake Lively/Justin Baldoni legal case that is ongoing.Stream the show LIVE on the Tom Barnard Show app M-F from 8-9:30AM or get the show on-demand on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee

Packing up and getting on a plane isn't always a one way ticket to relaxation. Especially when your kid has pneumonia. Or you're a workaholic. Or you have to do anything involving a train. Almost makes you want to start smoking eleven packs a day like in the good old days. 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.

- SKOR North's Phil Mackey talks about the Vikings laying an egg against the Lions, how the Gophers picked up a win over the Duke's Mayo Bowl. He does share how some teams in the past have been on the road all through the playoffs and been able to win the Super Bowl, so it's not impossible for the Vikings.- SKOR North's Ross Brendel shares some news from what's happening around the Twin Cities, and praises the Gophers for the big win in the Mayo Bowl!- Bob Sansevere rips into the Vikings and puts any Coach of the Year talk for Kevin O'Connell to bed after being outcoached by Dan Campbell last night. Discusses what needs to change before their Wild Card round matchup against the Rams next Monday, and other sports talk!- Kristyn Burtt recaps her time over the holiday and talks with Tom about how they both dealt with the time off. Talks with the crew about how news media has seen a decline in viewership after the election, recaps some of the major events that happened over the holiday break, and her time at the

That's right. You're getting a Sunday Lost Episode too. It's our way of making up for the excruciating seven days of no new content over Christmas. Okay, technically this isn't new content either, but unless your memory is really good and you've been listening for 12 consecutive years, it's new to you. 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.

Jerrod, whose name is not Girard, was guest number three on our show. If you're wondering what happened to guest number two, we already uploaded that Lost Episode a while back. And if you're wondering what the deal is with the ending, that's just how it is. Your audio player is not broken. 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.

Here it is: the very first episode we ever released, recorded with Nick Swardson. We're coming up on 13 years, which makes these vintage. Or maybe retro. Whatever they are, I think I'm just going to start releasing them in chronological order. It's been long enough that every episode has historical value, right? Like those ancient clay tablets that are just grocery lists. 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.

- SKOR North's Phil Mackey talks about the Twins making a total 180 from the last calendar year, somehow they continue to lose but remain in a playoff spot. Can the Vikings stay undefeated against the Texans on Sunday? Phil isn't as confident this week about the boys in purple.- SKOR North's Ross Brendel mends the wounds of Minnesota sports fans with some upbeat news and plans a date with Tom to a new mushroom dispensary opening in St. Paul. Plus a story about some local prison guards being exposed to drugs.- Bob Sansevere is live from the dentist's office with a numb mouth to preview the Vikings battle at home against the Houston Texans. The biggest lesson? Avoid the Chipotle in Buffalo.- Tim Lammers shares his review of the newest animated action/thriller Transformers One, a new reboot in the Transformers cinematic universe. Does the change of style going from live-action to animated help? Does the star studded cast of voices benefit the movie? Most importantly how does it stack up on the Lamma-meter?- Kris

Our show has a storied history of Greek inclusion. There's Costaki, there's Angelo. There are probably more, but I can't think of any right now. Ashley Judd is, to our knowledge, not Greek. 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.

- SKOR North's Judd Zulgad tells about the Twins losing to the Guardians in extra innings last night in yet another tough loss. He talks and rants about the current state of the team, the decision making and who is to blame for the skid. Plus apparently the team could cut back even more on spending next season. And a discussion about how watching tv and sports has changed over the years.- KSTP's Chris Egert has news about a fire in Maple Grove last night that is being investigated, a kid in Chaska was arrested after he made threats in school, plus tragic news about a hay wagon flipping on a hay ride yesterday that left 24 people hurt and 3 with critical injuries. Along with some other news like the MSP Airport being voted the best in the country!- Kristyn Burtt provides some more clarity on the allegations around Sean "Diddy" Combs and details on his acts, what a sentence could look like if found guilty, and the amount of witnesses coming forward. Plus some other headlines from the entertainment world! Learn

After Jay Thomas, Dana Gould showed up and Bert got rather excited. And why wouldn't he? Between The Simpsons and Gex, there's something for everyone. Especially if you like references to early 20th century celebrities. 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.

- SKOR North's Judd Zulgad has a discussion with Tom about musicians and Tom talks about his drum set being stolen. A chat about if we had all of the news outlets that there are today back in the 1900s, getting on the nerves of spouses, and how smart dogs are.- KSTP's Chris Egert has a picture day at work today and informs about a shooting near a Minneapolis homeless encampment which is causing city officials a headache with how to handle the encampment to provide safety for those in the area who reside at the camp.- Doug Sprinthall stops into the studio to catch up with the crew after traveling last week!- Kristyn Burtt hears Tom's initial opinion on the show The Perfect Couple and how he just hates everyone on the screen. Burtt shares more developments on the Sean "Diddy" Combs situation and how he was denied bail and a judge ordered every passport of members of his family to be seized. Plus some other top entertainment headlines from the day! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adcho

One day, Bert Kreischer came into the studio and ended up talking to multiple legends. First up was Jay Thomas, radio and TV legend. He was probably most famous for his appearance as the Easter Bunny. You know, depending on how old you are. 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.

- SKOR North's Judd Zulgad thrives on the doom and gloom of the Twins after their 4-3 loss to the Guardians. Plus did you watch Kirk Cousins slice and dice his way to a primetime win over the Eagles last night? Plus a discussion about concussions in football after seeing Tua Tagovailoa suffering yet another one in his career.- KSTP's Chris Egert hears out Tom's biggest pet peeve for the day which is newscasters using the term "I'll let you go" and the group searches for a better alternative for Egert to use on his shows. Plus an update on the attempted assasination down in Florida and how the judicial process is different from other places in the country.- Comedian Deon Cole joins the show to talk about the release of his third comedy special, Deon Cole: OK Mister. It premieres globally today on Netflix for everyone to stream. You can also find Cole on BET+'s series Average Joe or Netflix's You People. Stream his new special now!- Kristyn Burtt talks about Sean "Diddy" Combs getting arrested last night in Man