The Tom Barnard Show

If you're Minnesotan, odds are relatively high that you've known someone who's been in Stillwater prison at some point. The sentimental types among you may be saddened to hear that said prison is being phased out. It happens to everyone's favorite hangouts eventually.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Being a college athlete used to be so simple. You threw a ball around, you got a free ride scholarship, and the teachers took your tests for you. Now you've got all this financial red tape. NIL, NCAA, compensation, association, legislation. That's why none of us ever became multi-millionaire athletes. That, and for no other reason.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The P Diddy testimony has begun pouring in. Apparently it's not pleasant. "Sex, drugs, and rock n' roll" isn't seen in the favorable light it used to be, especially when it's coerced. If you're not into hearing about gross people being gross, why not watch a movie about a kitty cat? It's got Derek and Kristyn's seal of approval.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

They say that meeting celebrities is the real stuff we all get. Well, okay, nobody actually says that, but it'll have to do. Also, if you're looking for some bizarre British movies and TV shows, apparently Tom and Kathryn have you covered.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Well, Shelby called it. We've got our first White Sox pope. Maybe. He's from Chicago, so it depends on if he has good taste or not. Whether the White Sox count as "or not", I will not say.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Walter is a Minnesota state rep, which means he's seen it all. Most of what he's seen has been dysfunctional to some extent. But you know what's a well-oiled machine? The cardinals over in Rome. We've already got a new pope, although as of writing this we don't know who yet. I bet you can guess what tomorrow's topic will be.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

There's going to be a new pope today, maybe. As I write this, the election has begun. But that's not the biggest thing happening today. That would be the return of Don Shelby. Hear what he's been up to, what his thoughts are on the metamorphosis of journalism over the ages, and perhaps even a vaunted GFY.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Apparently even nicer parts of town aren't immune to mentally ill and/or drug addicted people causing problems. But that's not the only kind of thing you're about to see a lot more of. The Minnesota supreme court has decreed that women can go topless wherever they want, which means you'll see about two weeks of women going overboard with it before they all get bored and wear shirts again. 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.

Foreign films are going to get some major tariffs soon, potentially. What does that mean for Mulan and Lord of the Rings? Only time will tell. Not that it matters, because if you're of a certain age you can't last a whole movie without going to the bathroom anyway. Best to stick to formats you can pause. 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 been quite some time since Minnesota has had a non-Democrat in its highest office. It's also been quite some time since Minnesota was on an upward trajectory. Coincidence? Perhaps. The party isn't the problem - the politicians are. Vote out the old and let's try something new for a change. 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.

Fresh off our conversation with AJ about Minnesota sports, it's time for Tom and Mike Bryant's take on how things are going. As always, there's too much optimism. Which is to say, any at all. Then Bill drops by to reminisce about that one time Tom was going to retire but didn't. And by "that one time" I mean "one of many times". 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.

Tom and Kathryn are flying cross country, which leaves the task of running the show to Alex and Andy. But we had help. Kristyn has proof that the 90s were peak cinema, and AJ's back with the sports update, and also the his own life update. 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.

When you hear that a storm's coming, what do you feel? Dread? Excitement? Some third thing? Believe it or not, there are those who were disappointed that we didn't get the storm of the century that we were promised yesterday. As long as our power doesn't go out, we don't really care what happens. Can't do a show without electricity. 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 know by now that Bill Belichick has a girlfriend who is, shall we say, a bit younger than him. But how young is too young? Is a ten year gap a big deal? How about nine years and ten months? That last one is important. 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 you can get a home for under 30k? It's true. You just have to live miles and miles from anything in a town with a double digit population. If that sounds like your thing, go and live frugally. If not, maybe you'd like to meet Bill, Kristyn's husband. He doesn't live in a small town either, so you've already got lots in common. 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.

Strokes, molesters, mortality, and all that fun stuff. When it happens in your back yard you've gotta talk about it. Maybe not for the entire show though. That's why Debra and Shawn came in. Well, okay, we then talked about people getting hacked and scammed for a while, but it led to a positive topic. It's about the destination, not the journey. That's how the saying goes, right? 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 a full crew today, with the whole family plus a total of four guests. And out of all of us, only two have ever met Vanna White. That's how you know the universe is unfair. But to balance it out, only one of us had to endure a Jello shot. 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.

Being a pope isn't easy. First off, you have to be 140 years old, so at the very least your knees are going to be hurting the entire time. Then there's the whole "speaking for an entire religion" thing. That's a lot of pressure. If you really want to change the world, why not just move to Minnesota and become a career criminal? Nothing bad will happen. 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 Pope has died after a long illness. At least he made it through one more Easter. As did every parent who spent the day cooking, painting eggs, and telling their kid that no, you can't eat the whole chocolate bunny at once. 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.

Ever been in a sensory deprivation tank? How about Minnesota's famous anechoic chamber? Or space? Turns out there's a lot of ways to shut out the world and be alone with your thoughts, if that's what you're into. If not, go see Jake and be alone with his thoughts instead. 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.