The Oscars has, unsurprisingly, decided to tick as many boxes as possible with their choice of hosts this year.  That doesn't necessarily mean it's going to suck, but let's not kid ourselves.  It's the Oscars.  Bland and inoffensive is the entire point these days.  The only entertaining thing at this point is seeing what they can blame on climate change.  Good money's on the fall of Constantinople. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Tom Barnard Show

Try Tri-Hosting Hosting - #2124-1

Kids.  They've got no imagination any more.  They're too busy playing Fortnite and flossing.  Not the good kind of flossing either.  This kind doesn't improve your hygiene even a little.  Adults are no better.  They ride their BMX bikes around stabbing people.  Between phone zombies and murder cyclists, there's simply no good reason to go outside.  Luckily, all you have to do to stay occupied is register for 17,000 different streaming services and watch exactly one show on each.  It's just that easy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kids (And Adults) These Days - #2125-2

Most people seem to have a love/hate relationship with marketing.  If you ask someone if they'd like to see more ads, they'll almost universally say "no".  But then the Super Bowl happens and people talk about the ads for months.  You could call that mixed signals.  The truth is, not all ads are created equal.  Most of them are bad.  They're either boring or come across as very fake.  Erik figured this out when he was in his 20s, which is why he's successful enough to be invited onto our very prestigious show.  He also made tons of money, but this show is the real highlight of anyone's career. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Erik Huberman - #2125-1

Are you a cool Gen Xer?  Then you love Nirvana.  That's just how it goes.  Are you a zoomer?  Then you love NFTs.  That's also how it goes.  Faith is bridging these two generations by combining Nirvana and NFTs.  Finally, a common interest that isn't hating Millennials.  And being mad about politics.  Nirvana is much more fun than those things, even at their most morose. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Faith West - #2124-2

What's the world come to when you can't even enjoy a nice ad any more?  The Super Bowl is the world's largest exhibition of advertisements with some football to break up the monotony, but the ads were all terrible this year, leaving millions of Americans wondering why they even bothered watching.  There's good news though: as consumers, we have choices again.  Or rather, we will.  The XFL, the USFL, the FCF.  One could infer that people are getting a little of sick of the NFL.  Then again, they've tried most of these before and they all failed, so we'll see. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Involuntary Advertising - #2123-2

What happens when you give your life for your country?  Awards, medals, recognition?  Not quite.  It's more like when management messes everything up and then blames the underlings to save face.  When an officer sends a squad to their death, it's easier to blame the squad, and that's exactly what appears to be happening to Michelle's husband, Bryan.  This may have shocked you decades ago, but at this point you're probably just thinking "sounds like the government alright", which is very sad. Sacrifice: A Gold Star Widow's Fight for the Truth - amzn.to/3GJ7uQh See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michelle Black - #2123-1

Meet one of my dear friends and my neighbors. Her name is Kim. About a year ago she was diagnosed with stage 4 Pancreatic cancer. She is a warrior. We are going to have her on again in a year. And then the next year. And so on and so forth. We have much to talk about. Including a new bidet! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Moon Pjugg and Hobbs- Bad stuff happens to good people

I got to watch first hand the rising Coaching Star Piper Ritter. From her time as an assistant (Pitching Coach) to an assist Head Coach to now, as the Head Coach of the Gopher Softball Program.  Piper was an All B1G Pitcher who set many pitcher records at the U only to turn around watch then watch her records be broken by her mentee's Sara Moulton, Sara Groenewegen and Amber Fiser.  Piper and discuss softball past, her time as an assistant on 3 Gopher Softball Staffs and now her time as the head of the Gophers. We also talked what she has learned during her time as an assistant.    Also, her thoughts on the upcoming  B1G Softball season and  who we can keep an I out for this season on the roster.  We discussed her views on Name-image and Likeness in college sports and recruiting. Plus, we went back down memory lane and relive those Championship years of 2014, 2016, 2017, and 2018 winning B1G titles.  Of course the 2019 College World Series Team.    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

JayBee’s Low Tech Podcast Gopher Softball Head Coach Piper Ritter

On the first hour, during The Family, we mostly talked about something other than politics.  Now, on Car Selling Secrets, we're talking politics.  We checked our calendar, and no, it's not opposite day.  Although Doug does talk at length about selling cars in the second half, which is unusual enough that we may have to have February 10th declared as something in the same vein as opposite day.  The day hell froze over, perhaps. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Old Switcheroo - #2122-2 | Car Selling Secrets #119

The position of Hennepin County sheriff is up for grabs soon.  What kind of person would want that job?  Jai Hanson, that's who.  You could consider sheriff a political office, and as such, you may be wary of anyone who wants it.  It's a valid line of thinking.  Jai doesn't see it that way, and apparently wouldn't want political power if you offered it to him.  That's a good sign, because almost anyone who wants power should most likely not be given it under any circumstances. www.jai4sheriff.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jai Hanson - #2122-1

Valentine's day is known to a lot of people as a lot of things.  It's the most romantic day of the year.  It's the most cheesy day of the year.  It's a corporate cash grab.  Regardless of your view on the day, you can't escape the fact that it's heavily relationship-focused.  Relationships aren't always as easy as a rose and a box of chocolates.  That's why marriage counselors are so ubiquitous.  They're even on our show.  And unlike most therapists, Chris won't bill you for the time you spent listening to this episode. WEBSITE: www.marriagecure.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chris Shaver - #2121-2

Have you ever been out and about when suddenly, you realized you forgot something important at home?  Something so few people can function without these days?  I'm of course talking about your trusty crack pipe.  Worry no more, for the federal government's got your back.  No, that's not a joke.  You can self-medicate on the government's dime.  Just don't try to actually medicate.  Real medicine isn't covered.  Only crack. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Smoke 'Em If You Got 'Em - #2121-1

Is it okay to binge TV shows?  We don't mean that in a moral sense.  We mean does it ruin the overall experience.  There's pretty solid evidence that binging TV shows makes them more forgettable, leading you to wonder why you watched them in the first place.  And then, for some reason, we start talking about cancel culture.  That's also not okay, and we do mean that in a moral sense.  Except for maybe serial killers or genocidal dictators.  You can cancel them.  We'll allow it. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Don't Binge, Don't Purge - #2120-2

The Oscars noms are out.  Let's laugh at them.  Hey, it's the entertainment business right?  Expecting us to care about a bunch of actors giving each other trophies is peak entertainment.  Whether or not it's intentional is irrelevant.  Jack Reacher, however, is apparently entertaining on purpose, which is rare these days. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nomination Domination - #2120-1

Remember the Minneapolis Marines?  How about the Duluth Eskimos?  If you said yes to either of those questions, you must be very old.  Not that there's anything wrong with that.  They say age means wisdom.  In that case, maybe you can offer the world some wisdom regarding no knock warrants, because we can't seem to figure it out.  Are they good or bad?  Are they worth the risk?  The older you are, the more weight your opinion has, so make sure to mention it when writing your local politician. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Good Old Days - #2119-2

The Tom Barnard Show features local and national guests and is heavily focused on humor. Tom Barnard, host of the #1 local morning show in the United States since 1986, created the podcast with the goal of a show with more creativity and flexibility than radio. Tom hosts the show along with his wife Kathryn, daughter Alex, and son Andy. It airs live central time, Monday-Friday 11 AM to 1 PM CST. You can stream it live at www.tombarnardshow.com, seen in live HD video on Youtube, reached via iPhone or Android app or via podcast at iTunes, Stitcher, or Google Play on Android. Email info@tombarnardpodcast.com at any time with questions.