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The Tom Barnard Podcast

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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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Jimmy Francis's wife, Juliet, is raising money to fight Alzheimer's through My BOB Country. Dan, Alex's husband, is doing a bike ride for Alzheimer's. And of course, Tom is fighting it directly by zapping it out of his brain, or whatever. Details are... more

Toy Story 5 is set to be the latest billion dollar hit. And why shouldn't it? It's a beloved franchise, and they're returning to their roots of making poignant observations via talking toys. Maternal Instinct, on the other hand, is twisted in every w... more

It was supposed to be last weekend. Then it was supposed to be this weekend. Now it's the weekend of the 4th? We're starting to wonder if this wedding is happening at all. Not that we're that starved for entertainment. We've got plenty of clips of pe... more

Nick's in the hospital after an emergency appendectomy. Maybe he'd have had more warning if he had used the new (as of roughly 1990) Super Doppler Radar. You may be thinking "how could doppler radar possibly predict appendicitis?", and you'd be right... more

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Recent Guests

Joseph 'Juice' Sutton
Comedian from North Minneapolis, finalist in local headliner competition
Independent comedian
Episode: Joseph "Juice" Sutton: Another contender for Funniest Headliner
Tim Eon
Advertiser/endorser mentioned in the show
Episode: Tim’s take on Disclosure Day - and whether aliens exist
Uncle John
Author of Uncle John's Bathroom Reader know-it-all series
Bathroom Readers Institute
Episode: Need less screen time in the bathroom? Try Uncle John's Bathroom Reader - #3024-2
Bob Labbe
Golf writer/author and guest on the episode
Bob Labbe, author of Putting by the Numbers
Episode: Bob Labbe, putting master and pickleball tolerator - #3024-1
Calvin Fisher
Author and YouTube commentator focusing on science fiction
Northfield Saga (Apocalypse Bounty, etc.)
Episode: Calvin Fisher, author of the Northfield Saga - #3023-3
Kristen Burtt
Entertainment news commentator introduced as a guest
Episode: Shia, Schmigadoon, and Schmistyn Burtt - #3023-1
Kristen Bird
Entertainment/media personality referenced in segment
Episode: All the Breighlynns and Kaydens are buying Squishies - #3022-1
Matt Evans
Comedian, comic writer, and equine veterinarian
Austin Equine Hospital
Episode: Matt Evans is chomping at the bit - #3021-3
Maggie Faris
Comedian and guest on the episode
Comedian
Episode: Randall Reid and Maggie Faris are the funniest headliners to us - #3020-3

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 719 ratings
  • Yawn

    Nobody cares

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    wildp0wn
    United Statesa month 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

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    1
    Spicer is Nicer
    United States5 months ago
  • Don’t recommend

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

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    1
    JAC041799
    United States10 months 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)

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    5
    PJDaddy1
    United States10 months 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 States10 months 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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Need less screen time in the bathroom? Try Uncle John's Bathroom Reader - #3024-2
Q: How long does it take to write this kind of book?
It's a year-round process, with pages written steadily; this edition is 38 and they're finishing pages for 40, indicating a continuous cycle of gathering information, writing, and editing.
Joseph "Juice" Sutton: Another contender for Funniest Headliner
Q: Where is the event happening and when does it take place?
The funniest headliner finale will be at Gambit Brewing Company in downtown St. Paul, with shows starting at 7 PM and tickets available on Eventbrite; each comic does a 10-minute set and audience voting decides the winner.
Vinnie wants your kids to do push-ups - #3018
Q: What's happening with the fat and diet conversation in light of today's media environment?
They emphasize pragmatic, evidence-based nutrition talk with a focus on practical lifestyle changes rather than dramatic fads, highlighting the value of education and accessible wellness resources.
Vinnie wants your kids to do push-ups - #3018
Q: Is there a specific kind of host people would want for The Tonight Show in a world where viewership has shifted?
The group leans toward a panel or rotating hosts rather than a single celebrity, arguing that changing consumer habits favor segmented, bite-sized content and varied personalities.
Randall Reid and Maggie Faris are the funniest headliners to us - #3020-3
Q: Maggie, are you Nick Swanson's sister?
Maggie avoids confirming a speculation while acknowledging a close family resemblance and humorously deflecting.

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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. Joseph 'Juice' Sutton
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3. Uncle John
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7. Kristen Bird
8. Matt Evans

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