The Tom Barnard Show

Usually, when a moth enters your home it's annoying.  They're not dangerous or unsanitary, they're just annoying.  Not this time.  This moth tells stories.  It's also an organization, not a literal moth.  The opposable thumbs and human brain really help when writing a book.  They also help when telling stories in an interesting way, which is what this book is all about.  We all know someone who really likes telling people what happened to them but is absolutely awful at it.  It is a moral imperative to help these people to stop saying "like, um" every other word when talking.  Perhaps this book could remedy that. How to Tell a Story: The Essential Guide to Memorable Storytelling from The Moth - amzn.to/3v9GkiWSee 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 Ryan O'Neill. Not the actor. The piano God. And one of my favorite realtors who is damn good at what he does. Can you make money and get noticed on social media? Share Like enjoy Moon Pjugg and Hobbs. And send your audio audition to replace pjugg 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.

KQ Icon Mike Gelfand joins us in studio and we discuss all things Elon Musk. Boy genius or madman? Why is he really trying to buy Twitter? How soon before Tesla becomes the largest volume luxury brand in the US.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 just something about opening that Sunday paper and seeing your favorite comic. Nostalgia is a powerful force according to Jeremy Dauber and another powerful force is Reverend Tim Christopher! Oh look, that 2 things that you can do on a Sunday 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.

Rick isn't here to talk about pinball.  That's why we wait until he's off the phone to dedicate an entire segment to it.  While he's on, we talk about The Johnny Rodriguez Project and classic country.  Not the "my truck broke down and I'm out of whiskey" kind of country.  The real classic stuff.  The stuff I've never actually heard.  But Tom, Gelfand, and Doug sure have.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.

Since the 60s, Disney World has operated almost like an autonomous region.  They collect their own taxes, pave their own roads, and permit their own buildings.  That may be coming to an end soon.  What impact this will have on the Magic Kingdom isn't known, but there's always one thing for sure: ticket prices will go up.  It's like the rising of the sun every morning.  The world could end and Disney World would still, somehow, get more expensive.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.

Advocating for minimalism may seem redundant when we're on the tail end of everyone being trapped in their homes for two years.  But minimalism can mean a lot of things.  Social media addiction is a problem, for example.  Using it only when it's actually helpful?  That's minimalism.  Scrolling for six hours a day is pretty much the definition of excess.  Minimalize it.  Same for watching the news all day.  If it's excessive, get rid of it, even if it's excessive in an intangible way.  Don't, however, get rid of your books.  They make you look smart, and plus you can learn from them. Things That Matter: Overcoming Distractions to Pursue a More Meaningful Life - amzn.to/3xFBQm3See 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 was it, one week ago that we said movies are good again?  Scratch that.  They suck.  The age of movies has ended forever.  Just watch things from your childhood.  Those are always good, and not just because they're what you grew up with.  Well, maybe just because of that.  Sometimes you have to look in the mirror and ask yourself: was Surf Ninjas actually a good movie?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.

Jon Stewart has a new show.  What, you didn't hear?  You and everyone else, apparently, because nobody's watching.  He's telling himself that nobody knows why, but we all know why.  It's the same reason cable news and talk shows are dying.  That's right: it's because Tim is just so fascinating that nobody's watching anything else.  Also because you can go hug mascots at Disney World again.  It's been too long.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 could say that spending several years sailing around the untamed wilds is an unusual thing to do.  Not for Stephen.  He's done it twice now, and he wrote a book about it both times.  It's certainly not a journey for everyone.  Undrinkable water, muggings, storms, sleeping in a boat.  People become apoplectic when their coffee maker breaks.  For those people, it's best to read about exploration rather than attempt it. The Five-Year Voyage: Exploring Latin American Coasts and Rivers - amzn.to/3xobiW0See 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 broken a bone?  If you're half of Americans, you have.  That's a lot of broken bones.  How about this one: have you ever superglued your hand to a basketball court in protest?  It's much rarer than the first thing.  We know of only one instance, but I'm sure it has to have happened at least twice.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.

She threatened. Its real. You can try out to replace her by sending an audio file audition to moonpjugghobbs@gmail.comToday its Moon and Hobbs. Talking bootcalls, dead rock stars, dead comedians, and 2 minutes talking about balls without even 1 dick joke! Share Like ya 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.

Today, we rememeber our long time pal Gilbert Gottfried with some of the most memorable moments we have ever had on the podcast since we started back in 2012. His laugh will live in our memories till the end of time. I hope you enjoy this best of cause I know that Gilbert enjoyed laughing along with Tom and the crew #RIPGilbertGottfriedSee 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.

A Hodge podge episode where we talk about physical diseases, Macular degeneration, self-driving cars, Emo Phillips in a Northern Wisconsin casino. In honor of the passing of Gilbert Gottfried, we play some old live KQ Walser sports that nearly ended Doug's radio career.  On the automotive front, we talk about GM and Honda partnering in a sub 30K all electric vehicle, the introduction of the Ford F-150 Lightning and the worlds first trans-gender Traffic report. Never a dull moment.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.

Today, we speak at length on two topics: soda, and the health issues of the Russian-Jewish diaspora.  And no, they're not related.  At least, nobody's proven that they're related yet.  Gelfand's theory involves inbreeding, which unfortunately you cannot diet and exercise your way out of.  You can, however, diet and exercise your way out of obesity, which is a much more widespread issue than having an improperly-shaped family tree.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 probably don't have too many positive associations with the word "cult".  Makes you wonder why people join them, right?  One major issue is that they don't generally advertise themselves as cults.  That wouldn't be good branding.  Although they do their fair share of branding, both literal and figurative.  NXIVM figured out how to incorporate both kinds into their recruiting scheme, and it worked pretty well until the whole prison thing.  Kelly was a member of NXIVM, and no, they didn't tell her they were a cult when she first joined.  It's more insidious than that.  Witness the insidiousness in her own words in her new book, or get a glimpse during this hour's show. Unapologetically Glorious: The Power of Owning Your Story Without Shame or Blame - amzn.to/3JyEWdTSee 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 No

Mark has written 30 books.  You'd think that would leave him with no time to do anything else, but he's also a cook in what qualifies as his spare time.  To be fair, he had some pretty strong motivation: he was born in 1950, and according to the scrolls, food was pretty bad back then.  In many locations, it was bad until about a week ago.  This cannot stand.  Luckily, it doesn't have to.  Mark started a new podcast called Food with Mark Bittman, on Acast.  It's like avast, but with a c.  Or maybe not.  We forgot to ask him how it was pronounced.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.

They say Disney World is the most magical place on earth.  I guess Disney Land is the second most magical place then.  It might be time to update those monikers, because we're adults now and we have a lot to say.  Things look a little less magical when you're no longer six years old.  Of course, the masks and social distancing and hand sanitizing stations don't help things.  Those weren't around 20-30 years ago.  So look at the bright side: we have the rare opportunity to be objectively correct when we say that something was better when we were kids.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.

Hollywood has been enacting a secret, long term plan over the past decade or so.  They've made every bad movie.  There are none left.  As such, only good ones remain, which means if a movie comes out, it's a guaranteed success.  Now that's big picture thinking.  If you want proof, a couple movies came out recently and they weren't horrible.  For the younger viewers, that may be unprecedented.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.

Kids these days don't know what it's like roughing it growing up.  Why, back in our day, cell phones didn't ignore spam calls for you.  How did we even live?  We had to make do by tricking rappers into going to Alaska.  Also, rotary phones.  It took so long to dial a single phone number that by the time you finished the technology was obsolete, so we had no time to notice how bad things were.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.