The Tom Barnard Show

In the past, being unable to tell the difference between an annoyance and the apocalypse was largely the domain of babies and teenagers. Now it's standard protocol. That's why it's important to learn context. Whether it's what happened to Colleen or what happens to millions of people every day somewhere in the world, it can always get a lot worse than the latest Twitter upset.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.

Did you know that Nik has a book? Not only is it proof that typos don't negatively affect rating, it's also proof that getting trapped in nostalgia is bad for you. RJ also has a book. Hers is similarly inspirational, though it's more about choosing not to be a jerk than Nik's.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 long and healthy relationship, step one is to not be an actor. Step two is to listen to Chamin's advice. Also, don't have any sperm in your self-portrait. That one isn't as important, but it helps.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 are a lot of stories about famous people. Most of them are too crazy to be true, and most of those are in fact not true at all. It is true that Dave is related to a future Polar Plunge participant. You can tell it's true because it doesn't sound fake.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.

Whether they're professors in ivy league classrooms or comedians in cars, odds are they don't have anything interesting to say even though they're getting paid millions to say it. Prestell has something to say that matters, but in order for her to become a millionaire you'll have to buy her book.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're thinking about changing EBT to just B, for Box. People aren't happy, because people are always unhappy about everything. Everything except the idea of having sex with a fish monster.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.

Paolo Macchiarini lied about everything. For an in-depth checklist, watch Pamela's documentary, conveniently titled He Lied About Everything. Until then, trust that when we say everything we mean everything.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 a new spice in town, and that town is Hate Town. Population, nutmeg. Mayor, Tom. Once he recovers from his poisoning, we go into the details that differentiate an axel and a...whatever the other thing was.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're allergic to blackberries, don't listen to this episode. Or see Peter Rabbit. At least not if you have a helicopter mom. If there's one thing we can say about North Korea it's that its citizens have actual timportant things to worry about.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.

Despite the success of this episode of The Best Of there is no need to grease any light poles because these clips have some class. Featuring: Jimmy Shubert, Chris Kattan, and Brenda CantrellSee 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.

Chris is well known for floating to America on a tire. Wait, that's someone else. What Chris is really known for took place on Saturday Night. And was Live. If you've solved our riddle, buy his book for more information on the topic.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 not uncommon to get a rash in a forest, but the forest Jackie visits is purely theoretical. Still, she managed to get some sort of arboreal disease. That or something from New York City, which is the exact opposite of a forest.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 our livelihoods depend on people using smartphones, we don't necessarily endorse Jimmy's opinion on them. We do endorse the rest of them 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.

Eureka springs is a page right out of history. The late 19th century, to be exact. It's also where Sean is based out of on account of the old, aesthetically spooky buildings. Don't ask Sean, but the spookiness may go beyond aesthetic. Dave has seen some things.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 want to bulk up, eat protein. If you want to resign from the presidency, break into a hotel. These are both obvious to the well-informed. Lynn has even documented the latter in the form of courtroom drawings. A literal world apart from Tokyo, her former home.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.

Two German exchange students join courtesy of Mike Bryant, which Tom is clearly excited about. Who knew he liked Germany? Max, despite having a German last name, is more interested in Vietnam. Specifically the war part.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.

Jim Carrey, along with most other celebrities, is crazy. He is not as crazy as the guy who attempted to walk across Antarctica or people who look at porn at work. Which is apparently a lot.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.

Kratom is known to have sedating effects. Football fans are known to destroy their city in post-victory mania. Perhaps there's something there.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 be familiar with Tom's long-standard theory that the pharmaceutical companies are a scam. Maggie has a similar theory, though the onus for her was thyroid disease rather than the news. Meanwhile, academia is full of idiots. Still.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.

With over 10 combat deployments and 24 years as a Green Beret, Changiz is the longest serving special forces member in US history. Much more impressive than nearly dying from drinking so much Red Bull.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.