Tom Barnard Show

Breaking news: college students continue long tradition of thinking they know everything while actually knowing very little. Okay, I guess that's not exactly "breaking", but it's definitely in the news. What else is in the news is urban centers decaying from lack of use. Turns out in order to make best use of an office building with a capacity of 100,000 workers, you actually need 100,000 workers to go there. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

- SKOR North's Judd Zulgad goes after Comcast, Diamond Sports (aka Bally Sports), and MLB for allowing the TV agreement for the Twins to be so poor that now viewers in Minnesota with Comcast cannot watch games moving forward. How on Earth the Twins and pro baseball are allowing a situation like this is ridiculous. - KSTP's Chris Egert is back in the KSTP studio today and shares some insight on the Twins TV dilemma and how fans can find other ways to watch. Tom and Chris talk about how sports tickets have skyrocketed in cost over the last few decades. - Actress Mel Harris joins the show to talk about her latest film "Queen of Knives" in which the comedy-drama feature follows the Benetto family and their lives as they're scattered across Brooklyn, NY. The movie is available now on pay-per-view, on demand, and other major streaming services. - Kristyn Burtt discusses the "lack of neighborhood" some sense in today's world and what could be the cause of that, the hot water surrounding Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson after a report being released about his unprofessionalism on set and behind the scenes while working. Plus some other entertainment headlines from the day! 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 megaphone.fm/adchoices

Learning another language is hard. Keeping multiple languages in your brain for any real length of time is even harder. Remembering NFL stats or Oscar nominations from 50 years ago, that's easy. They say "use it or lose it", and what could you possibly use more frequently than the score to a game that happened when there were still two Germanys? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

- SKOR North's Judd Zulgad talks about the Twins picking up ANOTHER win last night as they climb back up the AL Central standings, the crew discusses if people still has the same perception of Cleveland as they did in the 70s, Judd shares his feelings about the main cities in Texas, and Tom and Judd chat about short-term memory. Plus the Wolves know who their round 2 matchup is against and the rally sausage! - KSTP's Chris Egert is live from Carol's in Blaine before going to taste some breakfast food. He provides an update on the U of M campus shutting some locations and buildings down because of protests happening surrounding the conflict in the Middle East. - Kristyn Burtt shares some research about audience's preferred movie length and how despite the feedback, the actual success differs. Talks about how she's never been to a drive-in restaurant and a conversation about if people would rather call or text someone. Plus new streaming options called "The Veil" on Hulu and The Green Veil" on a brand new streaming service called The Network. 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 megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dave's back after two years almost to the day, and he brought a book with him. It's called Theater of the Mind and it contains paranormal stories of both his and his listeners. And if you think that's weird, apparently there's a market for jeans that have fake urine on them. I know, it's not even real urine. What a rip-off. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

- SKOR North's Phil Mackey learns about some $800 pee stained jeans and praises all of Minnesota sports for the weekend with the Vikings draft, the Twins getting back to .500, and the Timberwolves sweeping the Suns in the first round. Plus some other sports happenings and conversations. - KSTP's Chris Egert talks about the hot water South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem is in after talking about killing her "untrainable" dog in her book that recently released and how that could impact her political career as she was on the shortlist of potentially being Donald Trump's running mate for the 2024 election. - Bob Sansevere gets his pants checked and raves about Minnesota being the center of the sporting universe with all of the success happening now. - Racing driver Robby Foley joins the show to talk about the WeatherTech Sportscar Championship that he's participating in, his career trajectory, and how he's battled adversity after suffering a tough injury in 2010 that kick started his career. - Kristyn Burtt Talks about the number one show on Netflix "Baby Reindeer" and how the real life stalker who is portrayed in the show has come out and is speaking about the show, claiming that she is going to sue the writer Richard Gadd for defamation. Plus some other important notes from the entertainment world. 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 megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's a Tomless hour, so the rest of the regulars leap into action to save the day. Not that Friday shows usually have trouble finding something to talk about. There's always something happening in the financial world. In this case, capital gains may become significantly less gainful. And speaking of Gain, wash your clothes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

- SKOR North's Phil Mackey talks about Twins being back, and the Vikings selecting their QB of the future in JJ McCarthy and a big defensive addition in Dallas Turner, and talks about his time at the Purple Daily Draft Party for the NFL Draft. Plus how the Atlanta Falcons fully blindsided Kirk Cousins when they drafted a QB at pick 8. - KSTP's Chris Egert talks about his love for the open plains of South Dakota and weighs in on the Vikings Night 1 draft and how Viking fans may want to pump the brakes a tad. Plus some headlines from the day including an arrest made in a burglary and a raise of cigarette prices in Minneapolis. - Bob Sansevere talks about the Vikings draft and gives Kwesi Adofo-Mensah his flowers after last night. Singing the praise of the Vikings for nabbing a QB he was always high on and one of the top defensive players in the draft. - Tim Lammers shares his review of the film "Challengers" which stars Zendaya and follows her character navigate a love triangle while trying to coach her husband back to the top of the tennis mountain. How high will it get on the Lamma-meter? - Kristyn Burtt praises Zendaya for her performance in Challengers and talks about how she's been a fan of hers since her Disney Channel days. Plus shares about how Ellen DeGeneres is aiming to make a comeback to the spotlight, and shares her fabulous weekend plans! 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 megaphone.fm/adchoices

So, how 'bout those Twins? And Timberwolves. And Lynx. But just those three, I guess. And let's not even talk about dog and horse racing. Actually, let's do, because it's actually an interesting story. You've heard of rags to riches, but how about the opposite? Yes, you've probably heard about that too. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

- SKOR North's Judd Zulgad and Tom remember the legendary late North Stars announcer Al Shaver who recently passed, talk about the hospitality of New York citizens, and Judd shares his NFL Draft preview with the first day happening tonight! - KSTP's Chris Egert talks about the desire to move the Sundance Film Festival out of Utah and potentially bring it to Minneapolis! Talks about rail systems with Tom and if Minnesota will ever complete some of the light rail projects it has started, plus some of the other top stories from the news day. - Actor and producer Edwin Hodge joins the show to talk about his latest film "Parallel" available to stream free now on Tubi or for renting and buying on other platforms. Parallel is the first film produced by Hodge Brothers Production and is a sci-fi thriller that follows the story of a woman named Vanessa and her journey amongst the multiverse. - Kristyn Burtt talks about her time at a cruise ship naming ceremony and how she nabbed some champagne for Tevin and AJ. Shares breaking news about a Harvey Weinstein rape decision being overturned and what that could mean for a future re-trial, plus that he'll remain in jail on account of his other sentencing. Plus news on Jennifer Aniston wanting to reimagine the movie 9 to 5. 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 megaphone.fm/adchoices

How long can you go without feeling annoyed? If it's more than 24 hours, then good news: you've achieved nirvana, or perhaps you're some sort of immortal being. For those of us still stuck on Earth, let's share in the misery. And while we're at it, let's add some physical discomfort too by getting parts of us pierced. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

- SKOR North's Judd Zulgad declares Minnesota the State of Winning after the Timberwolves took a 2-0 series lead against the Phoenix Suns last night and the Twins rallied in the 9th inning to come from behind and walk-off against the White Sox. Could the Target get updated to be a more modern arena? Judd supplies some answers and how that process would go. - KSTP's Chris Egert talks about his time living in Florida and when he went to Epcot to attempt drinking around the world. The crew talks about Disney world and how the price has changed over the last 20 years. Plus how the Wolves winning the NBA Finals could impact building renovation in the Twins Cities - Director Gotham Chopra joins the show to talk about his latest work Thank You, Goodnight: The Bon Jovi Story which is set to be available for streaming on Hulu on April 26th. The documentary chronicles four decades of the iconic band Bon Jovi across a 4-part limited series! - Kristyn Burtt talks about Brittney Griner's appearance today on Good Morning America where she opened up in depth on being detained in Russia and how she was fully unaware that the smoking cartridge was in her bag in the first place, similar to what's happening to a couple in Turks and Caicos. Plus informs about the new streaming term for viewers called "churners". 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 megaphone.fm/adchoices

What's your idea of "hard work"? 40 hours a week at the office? Maybe to some people. 60 hours loading livestock into a gigantic supervillain-style blender? Child's play. Try acting. You work a grueling three months on, nine months off schedule and all you get out of it is tens of millions of dollars. Those are the real heroes. Them and whoever figured out how to turn a cow into a McRib. Or the color orange into what could generously be called "cheese". Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

- SKOR North's Judd Zulgad is demanding some sort of a refund after his Monday night was disrupted by an accidental shelter in place alert issued to his area. Talks about the differences of generations with Tom and how the awarding of trophies to everyone impacted character growth for some of the younger generations. Plus, the Twins beat a terrible White Sox team! - KSTP's Chris Egert makes his triumphant return to the show after a brief hiatus, sharing some of the top news headlines from the day including a data breach within United Health Group. Plus learns about the war on fake cheese and talks Taylor Swift. - Kristyn Burtt talks about the major impact the banning of the social media app TikTok could have on Hollywood and entertainment and other just other businesses in general. How there isn't a true TikTok replacement for US users if it were banned, and how the general public has a negative view of other platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. 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 megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you see a bear cub, what do you do? If your answer was anything but "keep your distance", you've got some learning to do. If it was "grab it", we question your sanity. Unfortunately, the latter happens. You know what also happens? Minnesota teams win games. I didn't say it happens a lot, but it does happen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

- SKOR North's Phil Mackey is in high spirits after a weekend that saw the Timberwolves pick up a Game 1 win over the Suns in the playoffs, a Twins win against a division rival. Plus Tom tells about the time he got shot in the leg with an arrow and the crew discusses Randy Johnson killing a bird with a fastball in spring training. - Bob Sansevere puts the rumors to bed that he's a vegetarian, the crew talks about the history and origin of pizza, Bob says he was wrong about the Timberwolves after their Game 1 win, and talks about how bad the Twins have been and how even with their struggles are still better than the White Sox. - Kristyn Burtt shares her ideal last meal if she was in a position to get the electric chair, then talks about how the entertainment world is poised for a resurgence of indie films, her recent meal at Oran's Hummus, and her weekend involving some boujee couple pictures with JC Penny! Plus, a 4-part Hulu series on Jon Bon Jovi is set to release this Friday! 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 megaphone.fm/adchoices

There are some things you just shouldn't do. Don't run from the cops. Don't support terrorists. Don't eat people. Even if those people appear extra tasty, just don't do it. Chew on a nice tin of tobacco instead. Sure you might get gum cancer, and sure the price may have gone up 25 times since you were a kid, but it's better than the alternative. Marginally. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

- SKOR North's Phil Mackey talks about the Twins' woes at the plate as they bat .193 as a team, are striking out a lot, and just not winning games. Should the Twins fire their hitting coach like some fans are demanding? Are hitting coaches even worth it? Plus talks about higher-ups suggesting ideas to seasoned vets. - Bob Sansevere talks about a mutual friend that he and Tom share, discuss Babe Ruth's in-game drinking habits and the classic baseball players, and the struggles of the Twins, the bad playoff matchup for the Wolves, and a draft preview for the Vikings. - Tim Lammers shares his review of the new horror thriller "Abigail" that sees would-be criminals kidnap a 12-year old girl but find out while holding her hostage that she's actually a 1000-year old vampire. Plus a bonus mini review of the new Rebel Moon film available on streaming platforms and another watch recommendation on SHUTTER for viewing this weekend! - Kristyn Burtt shares info about Amazon's Fallout series being renewed for a season 2 after being one of Amazon's highest rated debut series ever, an encore presentation of Billy Joel's concert at Madison Square Garden and will be uninterrupted tonight on television, plus some other top entertainment headlines from the day! 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 megaphone.fm/adchoices

Trade your nails in for a soda and watch some women's basketball, because there's a paradigm shift in college sports. For the first time ever, more people watched the women's games than the men's. Is it because women are all extremely tall now? Is it because Caitlyn Clark is the new Michael Jordan? Maybe the men just suck this year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

- SKOR North's Judd Zulgad decides to talk about anything besides the woeful Twins so the crew talks Pickleball, the history of where it began and how it was invented. Plus the crew discusses Jontay Porter's ban from the NBA and looks into seeing if Judd has any secret talents. - Duane Chapman aka Dog the Bounty Hunter joins the show to talk about his newly released book titled "Nine Lives and Counting: A Bounty Hunter's Journey to Faith, Hope, and Redemption". The gripping memoir sees Dog reveal his most intimate stories in the book that is available now wherever you find books! - Kristyn Burtt shares news about the mini reunion of The Office in the form of a 6-minute AT&T commercial that features a handful of the cast of The Office playing a spoof of their tv characters in a spot that should bring back memories for fans of the old sitcom. Plus some old insights to the star power and revolutionary acts of Lucille Ball and "I Love Lucy." 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 megaphone.fm/adchoices