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The Tom Barnard Podcast

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Comedy
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Super Bowl
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Minnesota Vikings
Minneapolis, United States
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Rob Reiner
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The Tom Barnard Podcast 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, Wednesday, and Friday f... more

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You've probably heard your fair share of bad news. War, famine, that sort of thing. All the horsemen are involved. But it's easy to become desensitized to run of the mill apocalyptic visions. Today we've got some stuff that'll really make you say "wh... more

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Netflix is reporting massive drop-offs on season 2 of its shows. Why? Is it the gap between seasons? The binge watching making content more forgettable? Where have all the viewers gone, and where are all the fans? Where's the die-hard group of friend... more

In part one of today's show, we talked about shows that brand themselves as "dark humor" to position themselves more favorably. In part two, we talked to someone who wrote a book of actual dark humor about his time in the military. Now, in part three... more

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Recent Guests

Mike Brody
Special guest, comedian
Episode: Mike Brody has only been married once
Steve Windels
Wildlife biologist turned stand-up comedian; reality-based humor drawn from science and life in Germany and the U.S.
Episode: Steve Windels makes Germans laugh
Linsey Knerl
Author and homeschooling advocate/educator discussed in interview
Homeschool Hacks (author)
Episode: Linsey Knerl's homeschool hacks
Brad Elder
Author of Recoil of Justice
Brad Elder Novels
Episode: Brad Elder delivers the Recoil of Justice
Rudy Maxa
Avid travel journalist and PBS travel show host
Rudy Maxa TV show / Maxa TV
Episode: [Lost Episode] Rudy Maxa - #65
Lou Nanne
Legendary hockey player and sports executive, guest on the show
Minnesota hockey / North Stars
Episode: [Lost Episode] Lou Nanne - #64
Kostaki Economopol
Comedian who joined for quick sports bits and fan commentary
Episode: [Lost Episode] Frank Vascellaro and Mark Rosen - #63
Mark Rosen
Longtime Channel 4 Minneapolis sports anchor
Episode: [Lost Episode] Frank Vascellaro and Mark Rosen - #63
Frank Vascellaro
Channel 4 news anchor, local television personality
Episode: [Lost Episode] Frank Vascellaro and Mark Rosen - #63

Hosts

Tom Barnard
Host of the show with long-running radio experience; central personality and interviewer.
Kathryn Brandt
Co-host and on-air personality; partner in hosting and conversation.
Kristen Burt
Entertainment news co-host providing guest interactions and segment context.
Andy Brandt-Bernard
Co-host; contributes to interview flow and segment hosting.

Reviews

4.1 out of 5 stars from 722 ratings
  • Yawn

    Nobody cares

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    wildp0wn
    United States2 months ago
  • Nepotism At It’s (least) Finest

    The only bright spots on the podcast anymore are Kristyn Burt, Tim Lammers and Britney Arneson when they are on. Tom goes on and on about the same tired things every day – “Why can’t we all get along? I’m not a Democrat or Republican. We are raised differently. How did we get here?” Blah blah blah. This would be okay is once in awhile, but it’s every damn day. Kathryn Brandt is the most annoying person and does not let facts get in the way of her opinions. She never digs deep into what is actual... more

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Spicer is Nicer
    United States6 months ago
  • Don’t recommend

    He wasn’t good as a disc jockey and isn’t good as a podcaster

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    JAC041799
    United Statesa year ago
  • Uncle Tommy

    Tom, I love your podcast. I’ve been listening to ever since that shathole let you go and you started this new gig. As a matter of fact, I’ve listened to you for so long (literally 30+ years) that you feel like a long lost family member. You are truly the best in the biz. Don’t change a thing.

    P.S., you need to do a few more public appearance before you ride off into the sunset.

    Your loyal listener,

    Pat (Another poor kid from MPLS)

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    PJDaddy1
    United Statesa year ago
  • I love it!!!!

    I’m your grandchild guess which one I’m the old one bye you’re the best!!!!!!🫶🏼🫶🏼🫶🏼🫶🏼🫶🏼😍😍😍😍😗😘😘🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰😝😝😛🤪🤪🤪🤨🤨🧐🧐😎😎😎😎😎😎😎🐦🐦🐦🐦🐦🐦🐶🐱🐭🐭🐭🐭🐼🐼🐹🐻🐻🐻🦁🐯🐯🐯🐯🦁🦁🐽🐽🐷🐷🐮🐮🐮🐮🐷

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    AKubes
    United Statesa year ago

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Listeners appreciate the energetic, freeform banter and long-form format.
Feedback is mixed: strong fans praise family-and-friends dynamic, critics wish for deeper interview depth.
Some listeners feel politics dominate too much and want more focus on guests and humor.

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Mike Brody has only been married once
Q: What surprised you most about marriage after all these years?
Brody emphasizes that commitment and timing matter, and that you learn in hindsight that staying the course through ups and downs is what sustains a relationship.
Linsey Knerl's homeschool hacks
Q: What are two major concerns homeschooling families face, and how can they be addressed?
The hosts highlight time and money as primary concerns; Linsey and the guest discuss strategies like co-ops, selective activities, and leveraging online resources to manage time and budget while maintaining quality education.
Linsey Knerl's homeschool hacks
Q: Is homeschooling a bigger deal now than it was before, Linsey?
Linsey explains that homeschooling has always been significant for families who choose it, but more people are considering and embracing it as a viable option in diverse life circumstances, not limited to the past norms.
Jack Hicks' and Tom's radio days
Q: Do you have a studio at your house?
Yes, Hicks confirms having a home studio to produce voice work, signaling a shift to remote broadcasting capabilities.
[Lost Episode] Mike Evans - #59
Q: How did you first get started in radio and land with Sonny Bono in LA?
Mike explains that he quit high school to work at a station, started as a gopher, and through networking with DECA Records people, became connected with Sonny Bono, which led to early opportunities and work at KRLA and interactions with Bob Eubanks and Rev Foster.

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The show blends freewheeling pop-culture talk with sharp takes on current events, politics, media, and entertainment. The hosts riff in a long-form, conversational style, often pairing humor with candid opinions and local Minnesota flavor. Regular sponsor reads and guest appearances—from musicians to comedians and authors—keep the discussions topical, timely, and entertainment-forward, while the ensemble cast vibe creates a dynamic back-and-forth that fans say either energizes the room or diverges into heated debates. A notable strength is the approachable, family-and-friends atmosphere, which can feel like a lively, unedited group chat with a strong sense of place and history in the local media scene.

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1. Mike Brody
2. Steve Windels
3. Linsey Knerl
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5. Rudy Maxa
6. Lou Nanne
7. Kostaki Economopol
8. Mark Rosen

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