The Tom Barnard Show

Back in the day of a couple years ago, having your DNA sequenced was all the rage. This rage generated many billions of dollars for companies like 23andme. These companies are now worthless. Who could have predicted that once we all learned where our ancestors came from, we'd stop spending our money? Generally speaking, your long-dead ancestors don't have much news for you to keep tabs on. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

- SKOR North's Judd Zulgad reminisces about the Astros making Nolan Ryan the first million dollar athlete in baseball. Shares his grievances about the major sports' all star games and how they've gone downhill and whether or not the Kelce/Swift relationship will last after the Super Bowl. - KSTP's Chris Egert shares an update on the local homeless encampment that is being forced to clear out and find a new space, more winter events are getting cancelled due to hot weather, and talks about his time attending some high school hoops last night. - Kristyn Burtt talks about the large amount of jobs that will be lost to the entertainment world over the next three years, an estimated 200,000+ jobs are expected to be impacted by the growth of AI. The return of Feud to FX and Hulu this evening, Byron Allen's pursuit of possibly looking to purchase Paramount, plus the Grammys are coming up this Sunday! 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, Spotif

The Super Bowl is coming up, but the occasion is marred by a tragic revelation: it will never again occur on Alex's birthday. It's just as well. We wouldn't want one to overshadow the other. Like the goddess Fortuna overshadowing Pat Sajak. Or a brick of cocaine overshadowing the entire city of Miami. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Steve Perry is The Voice. Last week, he was also The Birthday. And even before that, he was The Guest. Over a thousand episodes ago, Tom sat down and interviewed Steve for an entire hour, which was quite the...expedition. What, you thought I was going to make a Journey pun? You'll be alright without one. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

- SKOR North's Judd Zulgad talks about the return the Twins got for Jorge Polanco with their trade involving the Seattle Mariners and if any of the 4 players they received are half decent. He also shares his concerns about the uncertainty of the Twins' tv broadcast plan and where fans can expect to watch games.  - KSTP's Chris Egert shares news about outrage surrounding a cardboard sled art piece, snowplow name finalists, and more local news stories! - Film director Eli Roth joins the show to discuss the digital and physical release of his holiday horror "Thanksgiving" which is available where you stream, rent, and buy movies now! - Kristyn Burtt talks about some of the new Super Bowl ads that are being released ahead of the big game. Quantum Leap returns to NBC tonight along with Vanderpump Rules being back on the air. Plus some news on some upcoming documentaries coming to streaming platforms. 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, Spo

Alright, it's not exactly "lost" given it was only three years ago, but given Moon's recent passing, his appearance with Doug deserves to be heard again. Hear the tale of what it's like to be clad in lavender in rural Nebraska, and how it ultimately leads to a life of crime...and even worse: radio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There have been a lot of cartoons. Most of them are terrible. Some, however, are less terrible. Let's go through those ones, shall we? But first, close the borders behind you. We don't want any Europeans getting in. They'll get mad, but just ignore them and they'll go away. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

- SKOR North's Phil Mackey talks about the Ravens' baffling decision to only run the ball six times in their loss to the Chiefs and the 49ers win over the Lions with "Mr. Irrelevant" Brock Purdy to set up a rematch in the Super Bowl on February 11th. Plus how Minnesota has let some hall of fame athletes go from their grasp. - KSTP's Chris Egert talks about the NFL games over the weekend, the hot topic about Taylor Swift making it to the Super Bowl, the correct way to pronounce February, and shares info about some of the top news stories of the day. - Bob Sansevere talks about the past weekend's NFL slate with Pat Mahomes doing incredible things and the 49ers completing a huge comeback to pick up a win over the Lions. He shares some criticism of Kwesi Adofo-Mensah and how he's missed some MAJOR players in the draft already in his short tenure. - Kristyn Burtt talks about how "Griselda" on Netflix could potentially open up new doors for Sofia Vergara in the future, and talks about the Nielsen ratings for stream

If you've listened to this show before, you'll have heard the observation that nobody gets along any more. That may not be true in this immediate room, but it seems to be outside of it. That is, unless we're talking about Twins fans. That's right: this is the year. The 33 year drought is nearly over. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

- SKOR North's Phil Mackey shares about his experience at the 19th annual Twins Diamond Awards last night, shares a secret about how Judd avoids people in public at almost any cost, and talks about being a sports talking head that can have people get worked up by the things they say on the air. - KSTP's Chris Egert shares info about how basically every winter event is cancelled because of how warm the weather conditions have been, discusses how fond he is of ketchup, and talks about how outrageous phone bills are. - Bob Sansevere talks about the NFL conference title games happening this weekend, officially declares "power watching" as a sport, and talks about his new power watching endeavor for Netflix's "Griselda". - Comedian Joe Hill stops by the studio ahead of his appearances this Friday and Saturday at Laugh Camp Comedy Club where he'll be filming his second comedy special! Tickets are still available if you're looking for a last second event to fill your weekend, just go to Laugh Camp's website! - Krist

Doug Sprinthall calls in with some more Moon tales. Like all Minnesota radio personalities, he knew everyone in the state and every radio station in the country. Apparently it's a prerequisite for the job, much in the same way that inhaling nicotine is a prerequisite for being a cool teenager. But hey, at least it comes in vapor form these days. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

- SKOR North's Judd Zulgad breaks some news about Jim Harbaugh's return to the NFL after getting hired by the Los Angeles Chargers, shows on his phone's lock screen... of himself, and shares an update on the Timberwolves and maybe a lack of any update on Twins news. - KSTP's Chris Egert shares about snow days being back in schools, how some democrats are upset that Dean Phillips' campaign could end up taking votes away from Joe Biden if he were to gain more traction, and more local news stories. - Bob Sansevere talks about the Los Angeles Chargers hiring Jim Harbaugh from Michigan and how the Vikings may have missed their chance by not hiring him two years ago when they decided to go with Kevin O'Connell, and goes on a rant about the National Baseball Hall of Fame voters. - Hutch from KS95 calls into the show to talk about the life of legendary broadcaster Moon who tragically passed away. Hutch and Tom tell stories about Moon and share some personal memories of their time together. - Kristyn Burtt talks about

Strap on your jetpack and saw off your useless, atrophied legs, because it's the year 2024. If that statement makes no sense to you, maybe you should talk to someone who's over 100 years old. Although honestly, they probably won't make a lot of sense either. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

- SKOR North's Judd Zulgad talks about Twins legend and Minnesota native Joe Mauer being elected into the National Baseball Hall of Fame and talks about how voters that shared their ballot publicly were much more inclined to vote for Mauer than those who choose to keep their ballots private. - KSTP's Chris Egert shares info about a local house fire that resulted in two firefighters being injured in their efforts to douse the flames, how the southwest rail project is going to receive an additional $100 million in funding, and other local stories. - Kristyn Burtt talks about the latest with Alec Baldwin and his legal situation plus how he's selling some of his houses. Plus more info on the Armorer on the set of Rust where the incident occurred and why live ammo was on set to begin with. 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

Does the idea of breathing in rocks perturb you? Well if you use talcum powder, that's what you're doing. But it's not all bad. As long as there's no asbestos in there, you'll be fine. There IS no asbestos in there, right? Maybe you should double check. NOTE: Due to technical issues, only the last 15 minutes of this episode are available. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

- SKOR North's Judd Zulgad rips into the Timberwolves after their loss to the Hornets after they tried to stat pad for Karl-Anthony Towns and ultimately came up short. Talks about the comments from coach Chris Finch and Joe Mauer's hall of fame hopes ahead of today's official announcement. - KSTP's Chris Egert shares stories about his gags after becoming an amputee and using that to startle people. Plus a story on an RPG found in Minneapolis and if there was any danger involved in the discovery. - Kristyn Burtt talks about the history of SAG members participating in voice acting and how over the years it has become more mainstream and acceptable. Plus the latest Academy Awards nominations were released and there are some notable snubs and surprises!  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 used to go like this: you're born, you eat a bunch of turtles, you unsubscribe from Fabletics, you die. Life was simple. Now you can't be born because the hospitals won't deliver you, you can't eat turtles because some jerk named Darwin ruined it for the rest of us, and you can't unsubscribe from anything because it's impossible. It's a sad state of affairs. But at least you can still electrocute your nose if you're into that sort of thing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

- SKOR North's Phil Mackey fills everyone in on if the Packers are actually that good or if this was just a hot run and talks about the playoff run of the Vikings other NFC North rival. - KSTP's Chris Egert shares his grievances with the latest season of Fargo and their portrayal of a Minnesotan accent and how the show isn't filmed where it's set. Plus news on the Tavern on Grand closing and more on that latest local stories. - Bob Sansevere talks about the NFL's after of games from over the weekend and how the Vikings are so far behind their division rivals, plus he fills the crew with what he's been power watching recently. - Model and actress Dara Tomanovich joins the show to talk about her new women's golf brand called Devon Halsey, and chats about her identity plus her journey into the golf attire realm. - Kristyn Burtt talks about how certain movies and films can accurately encapsulate that Boston culture while others flop in their attempt. Plus show talks about Netflix's upcoming decades content plan!

They say how you look can make or break you. This is especially true when you're in a cloud of mustard gas and your gas mask won't fit quite right. It's also true when you go to Hawaii and start evangelizing about "their" pizza. In both circumstances, it can't hurt to have a watch that notifies the police when you fall over. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

- SKOR North's Phil Mackey shares his top 3 rankings for best Toaster Strudel flavors, you'll never guess what comes in at the top spot. Plus talks the Timberwolves win over Memphis on national tv last night. - KSTP's Chris Egert shares info about a Miami cargo plane that caught fire overnight but was able to recover and land safely, plus a local story about a man who shot himself while playing basketball at Como Elementary, and how flu-like symptoms are running rampant this time of year. - Bob Sansevere talks about his detest for movies that continuously try to make you think everyone is dead, shares that he has a small crush on Rita Moreno, and hears about a bungee jumping accident. - Comedian and writer Hoodo Hersi joins the show ahead of her shows at the House of Comedy tonight and tomorrow (Jan 19 &20), tickets are still available for purchase online! - Kristyn Burtt talks about Taylor Sheridan's new work on the horizon and how critics are already starting to buzz about "Empire of the Summer Moon" and ta