Tom Barnard
Host
Tom Barnard was born and raised on the north side of Minneapolis, Minnesota. He grew up with six brothers and sisters and was raised almost entirely by his mother. Tom has been in radio since 1971 and has been one of the most popular morning show hosts in America since 1986 on 92 KQRS.
In 2006 Tom won the Marconi Award for Large Market Personality of the Year, (recognizes excellence in radio broadcasting). Tom made great connections in the music biz while working for Capitol records, and was one of the top five voice-over talents in the U.S. (clients were: Gatorade, Nike, McDonald's and Home Depot and more).
Tom is known mostly for his sense of humor and candor on almost any subject. Tom has had the opportunity to interview some of the top celebrities in the U.S. and around the world because of his high ratings, and because Tom is known for asking great questions. Follow @radioTomBarnard
Kathryn Brandt
Co-Host/Wife
Kathryn is currently a Real Estate pro with Coldwell Banker Burnet in Minneapolis at the highly successful Minneapolis Lakes office. Kathryn is a graduate of St. Catherine in St. Paul and also received a broadcasting certificate at Brown College in Minneapolis. Kathryn worked as a producer, writer and voice over talent for Tom's morning show back in 1986. Tom says that Kathryn is the most hilarious person he knows.
Alex Brandt-Barnard
Co-Host/Daughter
Alex has a degrees in fashion merchandising, journalism and dance. She enjoys participating in local bike and running races, is always learning about health and wellness and loves irritating her Father and brother about their diets. She lives with her husband and two rescue dogs in prestigious West Bloomington.
Andy Barnard
Producer/Engineer/Son
Andy enjoys playing video games, Netflix, technology, has a love for pets and has learned way too much on Wikipedia. Andy is Tom & Kathryn's son and resides in Minneapolis.
Bella
Alpha Pod-Dog
Bella was adopted from the Northwoods Humane Society over three years ago by Alex. She is half Yorkie and half Rat Terrier. She weighs a whole 9 pounds. She is very well behaved but is also as weird as can be. Her dreams include swimming in every lake in the state of Minnesota and destroying the entire fly population.
Birch
Beta Pod-Dog
Birch was rescued by Alex and Dan in May 2014 from Good Karma Animal Rescue of MN. Birch is part Labrador Retriever, part Corgi, among a few other things. He is the most gentle, fun-loving dog you could imagine. He and Bella instantly became best friends from the moment they met. Birch enjoys trying to catch flying bugs out of mid-air and running off leash while on hikes with his sister and parents.
Jude
Omega Pod-Dog
Jude is Tom and Kathryn's Cavalier King Charles Spaniel. He is cute as can be, but has a unique ability to annoy Tom and be babied by Kathryn. Jude loves rough-housing with Birch and testing Bella's limits when they all get together. Jude was born in December of 2013, so he is still learning the ropes.