Tom Barnard Podcast

Today's topic is local Chinese places. Here in Minnesota we've got Leeann Chin. In California they, of course, have some place that's like a hundred dollars a plate. Either way, it's good stuff, and you should probably eat enough of it that people can't see your bones through your skin. Speaking of which, Tim screened Wicked part 2, so make sure to hear his thoughts on that if you're interested. On the show: The family Kristyn Burtt Tim Lammers Topics: Wicked: For Good Hollywood anorexia Chinese food Kevin Spacey Thanksgiving See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

First we had Mama Mimi, then we talked about the autism epidemic (such as it is), and now today we talk solutions for kids grades 7-12. We're full spectrum when discussing the spectrum. We've also got an update since yesterday: no, people are not going to stop talking about the Epstein files until they're actually released. If anything, they're talking about them more. Oh well. On the show: Tom Kathryn Andy Kristyn Burtt Mike Bryant Brittany Arneson Ryan Rehnstrand Topics covered: Old cell phones Epstein files partisanship Lionsgate academy Special needs kids/kids on the spectrum See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Congress more or less unanimously voted to release the Epstein files, which is good news because it means people might finally shut up about them. I don't care who gets indicted, I just want to hear about something else. For example, let's hear about how having a hard childhood makes you a better comedian. Those defense mechanisms can be pretty powerful. On the show: Tom Andy Kristyn Burtt Jeff Cesario Topics covered: Social media trolls Epstein files vote Life in Kenosha Louie Anderson Dennis Miller See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In Germany, there are no NFL-related territory wars. After all, how could there be? They don't have an NFL team. Instead, they just pick who they like. It's kind of like how in Florida, they don't have ice skating so instead they skate on whichever surface is most suitable to them. Well I guess it's not actually like that at all, but how else am I going to connect those two topics? On the show: Tom Kathryn Andy Costaki Economopoulos Kristyn Burtt Topics covered: NFL game in Berlin Merry Little Ex-Mas Synthetic ice/snow Autism epidemic See 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 people with kids out there who need extra help with language. Whether they don't read well, talk well, or spell well, it can be hard to know what the best way forward is. Mimi seeks to solve that with a one stop shop for all your education and community needs at mamamimi.com. Then, once you're done with all that stress, why not melt into the couch and watch 4 identical Christmas movies in a row? On the show: The family Kristyn Burtt Mimi Manesh Topics covered: Keeping your politics to yourself Hallmark Christmas movies Flying is unpleasant Mama Mimi Neurodivergence Sign language See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

It's gonna be 65, but don't get used to it. This is Minnesota, and that means November is winter. Or at least winter-adjacent. But that's okay. You don't care how cold it is when you're watching the coming onslaught of Christmas movies and messed up thrillers. Why those two seem to correlate I cannot say. Yin and yang, I guess. On the show: Topics covered: See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We talk about how nobody gets along a lot on this show. Too much, some would say. But it is a real problem. Kraig from Braver Angels knows this. That's why his organization gets people together from both sides to have conversations. And yes, it's very sad that simply getting people to talk and not immediately throw a hissy fit is something that requires an organization to achieve, but that's America right now. On the show: Topics covered: See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Stalkers are weird. They're also weirdly common. It seems like every other person has a story of an ex stalking them to some degree. Why do they do it? Perhaps the same reason people think being so famous you can't leave your house is a good idea: some people are just wired different. On the show: Topics covered: See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

It's veterans day - not to be confused with memorial day - so let's take a moment to thank all the men who fought for our country. Then let's take a moment to thank all the women who had double digit numbers of children. Then let's get crazy and talk about nonuplets why not. Beats talking about sports or backed up sink drains. On the show: Topics covered: See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We didn't set out to make a podcast about health. Things just turned out that way. Maybe it's because everyone is constantly losing and unlosing weight, making sure their mental state is sound, and getting diagnosed with various neurological disorders. Or maybe it's because we're secretly part of the MAHA movement and it's our insidious plot to get you to eat your broccoli. It could be either. On the show: Topics covered: See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Tom is 74 today, which normally would call for cake. Alas, the quest for pound droppage takes priority. But that's okay. You don't need cake to enjoy your birthday. Movies about evil extradimensional entities and tentacle-faced monsters who want to kill you are just as enjoyable. Depending on who you are, of course. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Health insurance keeps going up, which is no real surprise because everything has gone up by approximately 5000% since 2020. We just wish it would stop at some point. But you know what's even more expensive than health insurance? Being found liable in a civil suit. So if you have the choice between a tort or a doctor's visit, choose the latter. On the show: Topics covered: See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

It wasn't a good 24 hours for airplanes. First one blows up in Kentucky, then there was the bomb threat in NYC. Maybe stay grounded for a little while, just to be safe. And while you're down here, why not check out the hundreds of things to do in Minnesota courtesy of Julie Jo Larson? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Andy's back, several pounds lighter. The Twins have a new manager and his record is mediocre at best. Bob's dogs ran away. And to top it all off, how about those taxes? The only news today that makes up for it all is that they chose this year's sexiest man alive and he's not a politician. Because you know they would. On the show: Topics Covered: See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Andy's family is still sick with a horrible stomach virus, which is ironic because that you're supposed to be getting sick from eating too much candy this time of year instead. The rest of the family did just fine though, with tales of Halloween making its way through the gloom here and there. On the show: See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

It's Friday, and you know what that means: it's time for Andy to be absent because of an illness again. And it's also time for Tim Lammers. This Halloween it's the battle of the century, on one side being people who liked Frankenstein and on the other side being Tom and Kathryn, apparently. On the show: Tom Kathryn Alex Kristyn Burtt Tim Lammers See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Have you ever noticed how nobody has dinner parties any more? They were all the rage back in the 90s. Now it's all DoorDash and taco trucks. Also instead of wearing fur and feathers, rich people are wearing outfits that look like something from Fallout. Where did society go so wrong? We'll tell you one place it didn't go wrong: the POW/MIA Riders Association, recovering soldiers or their remains from overseas after having gone missing. It's a more worthy use of $6,000 than the ugliest outfit you've ever seen. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We like to get people of all walks of life on our show. A famous impressionist, a psychotherapist (not a psychologist), an ex-cop, a Hollywood reporter. Also two podcasters. Not quite as exciting, I know. On the show: Topics covered: See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

As gambling becomes easier and more accessible, so does cheating. It's just a fact of life. Players are losing millions to tables equipped with x-ray machines and opponents with bionic eyes. On the other side, apparently you can have your entire skeleton shattered and still play if that's what you want. Or more accurately, if that's what your coach wants. On the show: Topics covered: See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

If you're looking for Bob, look to the future. Tomorrow, specifically. He'll be on Tuesdays from now on since Chris Egert unfortunately can't make it in any more. From now on, Monday is for discussion about what happened over the weekend, and there's never any shortage of that. If any of this news makes you feel like eating your feelings, we have a lovely 20,000 calorie burger we can recommend. On the show: Topics covered: See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.