The Best Show with Tom Scharpling
Episodes
Sheldon Jennings Calls In for Wonderkid Toby Jennings
03 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
New to the Best Show? Check out Best Show Bests, the greatest hits of The Best Show! Available every Friday on your podcast app.SUPPORT THE BEST SHOW...
SCOTT ALEXANDER & LARRY KARASZEWSKI! TOPIC: BAD HABITS! PAUL MCHARTLEY IN GREENBRIDGE!
01 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Screenwriters SCOTT ALEXANDER & LARRY KARASZEWSKI join us on the Best Show! Tom tells the story of writing them as a youngster and getting a signe...
Tom's Brother Dom
27 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
BEST SHOW BESTS! In this classic clip, Tom gets a call from his brother, DOM! (Originally Aired On May 15th, 2007) New to the Best Show? Check out Bes...
A Call from a Major Player in the Music Biz
20 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
BEST SHOW BESTS! In this classic clip, Tom gets a call from A MAJOR PLAYER IN THE MUSIC BIZ! (Originally aired on December 12, 2006)New to the Best Sh...
MARIA BAMFORD! JASON GORE & GEOFF GARLOCK! DEVON BRYANT!
18 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Legendary standup comedian and actor MARIA BAMFORD makes her first appearance on The Best Show! Maria and Tom discuss classic TV, the new Judd Apatow-...
Barry Levitz Returns
13 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
BEST SHOW BESTS! In this classic clip, Tom follows up on a previous call with BARRY LEVITZ! (Originally aired on February 19, 2002)New to the Best Sho...
CHRIS PARNELL! LIVE MUSIC FROM DANNY AYALA! BRYAN QUINBY FROM GUYS!
11 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
It's a Jam-packed Best Show tonight! CHRIS PARNELL zooms in to chat with Tom about his time on SNL and his latest movie MICRO BUDGET! DANNY AYALA and ...
Barry Levitz Talks About Punk
06 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
BEST SHOW BESTS! In this classic clip, Tom gets a call from BARRY LEVITZ to talk about a new band called PUNK... featuring a certain famous musician! ...
PHONES RING ON THE TOPIC: LOSING YOUR COOL! INCLUDING: TOM'S FROZEN YOGURT STORY!
04 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we're talking about stories where you LOST YOUR COOL! When you just couldn't take it any more and you overreacted. Did you start yelling? T...
A Call from Tom's Old Friend Keith Schwarzendruber
27 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
BEST SHOW BESTS! In this classic clip, Tom gets a call from his old friend Keith Schwarzendruber! (originally aired on May 25, 2004)New to the Best Sh...
MATT JOHNSON (NIRVANNA: THE BAND - THE SHOW - THE MOVIE)! CHAKI THE FUNK WIZARD! OPEN PHONE TUESDAY!
25 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
MATT JOHNSON from NIRVANNA: THE BAND - THE SHOW - THE MOVIE checks in with Tom to chat about his new movie, his take on comedy, his upcoming and past ...
Three Calls from Gavin, the Mr. Bungle Fan
20 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
BEST SHOW BESTS! In these classic clips, Tom gets a series of calls from GAVIN, a huge fan of the band MR. BUNGLE! (Originally Aired on September 25, ...
CONVINCE TOM! TOM ENDORSES A NEW CANDIDATE FOR 2028! MORE!
18 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Tonight's topic is CONVINCE TOM! Do you know he disagrees with you on something? Anything you need him to see the light of day on? This is the time fo...
Anything, Inc.
13 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
BEST SHOW BESTS! In this classic clip, Tom gets a call from the CEO of the mysterious company ANYTHING INC.! (Originally aired on August 15th, 2006)Ne...
TOP 50 WORST FANBASES OF ALL TIME, 2026 EDITION!
11 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Tom & the callers rank the worst fandoms in 2026, with some help from the Best Show team! How many things have changed since prior years? Which fa...
Hot Rockin' Ronny Calls from KPRN Kern Radio
06 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
BEST SHOW BESTS! In this classic clip, Tom gets a call from HOT ROCKIN' RONNY about his new job! (Originally aired on August 7, 2001) New to the Best ...
OLD SCHOOL BEST SHOW... OPEN PHONE TUESDAY! PAUL SIMMERON IN NORTHBRIDGE!
04 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
It's a classic, old-school style Best Show! No guests! Just Tom, the phones and you, the Best Show Listener! We hear from people all across the world....
A Call from Madman, Mann & Mann
30 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
BEST SHOW BESTS! In this classic clip, Tom gets a call from THE MADMAN in San Antonio, Texas! (Originally aired on June 17, 2003)New to the Best Show?...
LIVE MUSIC FROM TROPICAL F*** STORM! DAN EBERLE! NATHAN GELGUD! GRANITE TOUGHMAN IN STRONGBRIDGE!
28 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Australian rock band TROPICAL F*** STORM comes through and plays a ripping set in the Best Show Theater! They chat with Tom about their band, Australi...
Bryce Calls About The Final Grateful Dead Show
23 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
BEST SHOW BESTS! In this classic clip, Tom gets a call from BRYCE PREFONTAINE, who wants to talk about the final Grateful Dead show! (Originally aired...
THE CRAP YOU LOVE! ANDREW SANDOVAL! JERRY JEFF JEFFERSON IN NEWBRIDGE MEWS!
21 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Phones ring on the topic: THE CRAP YOU LOVE! You know it's really objectively horrible, but you love it anyway! We hear from callers both familiar and...
High School Bully Troy Dershman
16 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
BEST SHOW BESTS! In this classic clip, Tom gets a call from his high school bully, TROY DERSHMANN! (Originally aired August 14th, 2001)New to the Best...
FIRST EPISODE OF 2026! LIVE MUSIC FROM AUTOMATIC! 2026 PREDICTIONS! DARREN FROM WORK!
14 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
IT'S OUR FIRST EPISODE OF 2026! After a stellar 25th Anniversary year, we move forward into new territory! We ask callers what their 2026 predictions ...
The Four Loko Holiday Party ft. John Hodgman, Aimee Mann & 80s Rick!
19 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
BEST SHOW BESTS! This week's more than just a classic clip. It's one of the most infamous nights in the show's history. It’s the entire 2010 Best Sh...
BEST SHOW 2025 HOLIDAY PARTY! KYLE MOONEY! BECK BENNETT! TIM HEIDECKER! JON WURSTER! SAL VULCANO! FOUR HORSEMEN! PHILLY BOY ROY! AND MANY MORE!
17 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
IT'S THE END OF YEAR/HOLIDAY PARTY ON THE BEST SHOW! Once again, The Best Show invites all the FOTs to the studio to hang out with Tom! KYLE MOONEY &a...
The Kevin Saga Parts I, II & III
12 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
BEST SHOW BESTS! In these classic clips, Tom gets a series of calls from his younger brother's old childhood friend KEVIN! (Andrew Earles)(Originally ...
LIVE MUSIC FROM SEDONA! PAUL GRIMSTAD! FOSTER POPPY!
10 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
SEDONA comes through the Best Show Forever Dog Theater to play some songs from her album Getting Into Heaven, and to chat with Tom about her life in m...
Chris Fleming
05 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
BEST SHOW BESTS! In this classic clip, Tom is joined in studio by comedian CHRIS FLEMING! New to the Best Show? Check out Best Show Bests, the greates...
ALEX R. JOHNSON! LET'S TALK ABOUT SOMETHING NICE FOR ONCE!
03 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week on the show, we want to switch things up by talking about NICE THINGS for once! Favorite places, holidays, heartwarming stories. It's all fe...
Three Classic Spike Calls (feat. MC Steinberg)
28 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
BEST SHOW BESTS! These classic clips are from one of the Best Show's all time great villains... SPIKE (featuring a cameo from MC Steinberg) (Originall...
VISH KHANNA! TOP 50 LUCKIEST M-Fers!
26 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
VISH KHANNA, host of the Kreative Kontrol podcast, comes in to chat with Tom! Vish is celebrating 20 years of broadcasting this year. He and Tom remin...
OUTGROWN #14: Home Improvement with Taran Smith (PATREON PREVIEW)
21 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
BEST SHOW BESTS! This week, we're sharing a classic episode of our Patreon show OUTGROWN, where Julia Vickerman and Tom Scharpling talk to guests abou...
LOST AT SEA OR LOST IN SPACE?! CALLS GALORE!
19 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It's a call-heavy show this week! The topic is, would you rather be Lost at Sea or Lost In Space? This one has legs! There are some pretty amazing cal...
Big Bill and Little Bill
14 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Best Show Bests! In this classic clip, Tom gets a call from BIG BILL & LITTLE BILL! (Originally aired on November 25th, 2008)New to the Best Show?...
MARY BRONSTEIN! LIVE MUSIC FROM LAEL NEALE! 20 WORST MOVIES TO SEE IN IMAX! DYLAN ALBOM IN SWARMBRIDGE!
12 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Director MARY BRONSTEIN zooms into the Best Show to talk to Tom about her new film If I Had Legs I'd Kick You! They discuss the new film, Ma...
Bill At Consolidated Cardboard
07 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
BEST SHOW BESTS! In this classic clip, Tom gets a call from BILL AT CONSOLIDATED CARDBOARD! (Originally Aired May 13th, 2008) New to the Best Show? Ch...
OH WAIT, I WAS WRONG! NATHAN GELGUD! WILL I. KILIA IN SCAREBRIDGE!
05 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Callers ring on the topic of "Oh Wait, I Was Wrong!" When have you ever realized you had the wrong impression or idea of something? See what Tom and t...
The Billy Joel Song Saga
31 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
BEST SHOW BESTS! In this classic, The Four Horsemen (Tom Scharpling, "AP" Mike Lisk, Pat Byrne, and Jason "Dudio" Gore) are joined by pianist Brian He...
JOHN OLIVER! LIVE MUSIC FROM FRANKIE COSMOS! 25TH ANNIVERSARY SHOW!
29 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It's been 25 years here at the Best Show! And this culminates our celebration! Tom, Mike, Pat, the callers, and YOU take a stroll through memory&...
Darren From Work Talks His and Tom's Dads' Band
24 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
BEST SHOW BESTS! In this classic clip, Darren from Work discusses his and Tom’s dads’ band, and reveals some amazing Bin Laden secrets! (Originall...
Philly Boy Roy weighs in on Hall v. Oates
17 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
BEST SHOW BESTS! In this classic clip, Tom gets a call from PHILLY BOY ROY who discusses his role in mediating the lawsuit between Hall & Oates. (...
Terrence, A Hipster From Billyburg
10 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
BEST SHOW BESTS! In honor of the Best Show Live Shows in Brooklyn this weekend, we're sharing this classic clip, where Tom gets a call from TERRENCE, ...
LIVE MUSIC FROM clipping.! ALL FOUR HORSEMAN RETURN! LEAD UP TO LIVE SHOWS! MOVIE TALK!
08 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
THE BEST SHOW LIVE SHOWS APPROACH! And the Four Horseman reunite as a group once again. They discuss movies at length, Pat's story, and many other thi...
Philly Boy Roy Goes To Weirdowood!
03 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
BEST SHOW BESTS! In this classic clip, PHILLY BOY ROY calls in to tell Tom about his recent trip to WEIRDOWOOD! (Originally aired on July 3rd, 2007)Th...
L.A. STORIES! PHILLY STORIES! NYC STORIES! CHICAGO STORIES! TOM'S ENCOUNTER AT THE JAWS EXHIBIT!
01 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In preparation for The Best Show Live Shows coming soon, callers regale Tom with their stories of the illustrious cities of Philadelphia, New York, Ch...
Reggie From Survivor
26 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
BEST SHOW BESTS! In this classic clip, Tom gets a call from REGGIE MONROE, (in)famous former Survivor contestant! (Originally aired December 16th, 200...
Live Music From Rebecca Sugar! Sean Malin! Nick Cave In GothBridge!
24 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Multi-hyphenate Rebecca Sugar comes to the The Best Show Theater to perform songs from her new album Lonely Magic (available now). Tom talks with Rebe...
Bryce Answers Grateful Dead Trivia
19 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
BEST SHOW BESTS! In this classic clip, BRYCE PREFONTAINE calls in and talks (what else) the Grateful Dead with Tom, and even begins taking calls! (Ori...
TALLIE MEDEL! PLEASANTLY SURPRISED! TOM SAW OASIS - TWICE! MARK KATES!
17 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Best Show is back to 9-12 EST/6-9 PST for the next few months! Comedian/actress/clowning instructor TALLIE MEDEL comes through to talk to Tom about cl...
Newbridge Ratmen Centerfielder Percy Hobart
12 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we hear a call from Newbridge Ratmen Centerfielder, Percy Hobart! (Originally Aired June 24th, 2015)New to the Best Show? Check out B...
Back To School with Clare O'Kane
05 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
BEST SHOW BESTS! In this classic clip, CLARE O'KANE comes through and hangs out for the majority of the episode... discussing BACK TO SCHOOL among man...
ADAM FRIEDLAND! CLARE O'KANE & SARA HENNESSY! SONGS THAT UNEXPECTEDLY MAKE YOU CRY!
03 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
ADAM FRIEDLAND zooms in to talk with Tom for the first time to talk about Adam's current show The Adam Friedland Show, as well as his past podcast Cum...
A Call From A Newbridge Baseball Legend
29 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
BEST SHOW BESTS! In this classic clip, Tom gets a call from a NEWBRIDGE BASEBALL LEGEND! (Originally aired August 11th, 2009)The Best Show is celebrat...
NATHAN GELGUD! HOW TO STAY SANE IN AN INSANE WORLD!
27 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tonight, visual artist, FOT and semi-controversial guest NATHAN GELGUD comes to the show to talk about his new graphic novel Reel Politik, b...
Augie Richards Takes The Batter Butler On The Road!
22 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
BEST SHOW BESTS! In this classic clip, Tom gets a followup call from AUGIE RICHARDS about taking the BATTER BUTLER on the road! (Originally aired July...
GRIFFIN NEWMAN & BEN HOSLEY! RUIN A MOVIE BY CHANGING ONE ACTOR!
20 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
GRIFFIN NEWMAN & BEN HOSLEY (Blank Check with Griffin and David) come to the Best Show to chat with Tom about their show, films, and the topic. An...
Augie Richards Introduces The Batter Butler
15 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
BEST SHOW BESTS! In this classic clip, AUGIE RICHARDS calls in to introduce his new creation, THE BATTER BUTLER! New to the Best Show? Check ou...
MARK PROKSCH! CINEMATIC CRIMES!
13 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Actor/comedian MARK PROKSCH (What We Do In The Shadows, On Cinema) comes to the Forever Dog Studio to talk with Tom about his comedy and acting career...
Marc Maron (from Best Show 24 2023)
08 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
BEST SHOW BESTS! In this classic clip from Best Show 24 2023, Tom is joined at the top of the 24-hour event by MARC MARON! (Originally aired on Septem...
MARC MARON! FRED MAHER! MORE LOU REED TALK!
06 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
MARC MARON comes to the studio to catch up with Tom! An in-depth conversation ensues, with Marc touching on his new standup special Panicked, his care...
JOE PERA! JAMIE LOFTUS! SONGS YOU NEVER NEED TO HEAR AGAIN!
30 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
JOE PERA joins the show via Zoom from backstage at his comedy show to discuss his controversial placement on last week's MOST EVIL COMEDIANS LIST! He ...
Two Calls From The Party Doctor
25 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
BEST SHOW BESTS! In these classic clips, Tom gets two calls from The Party Doctor! (Andrew Earles). (Originally broadcast on The Best Show On WFMU on ...
LIVE MUSIC FROM LANDLADY! JAMES FRITZ! Z-MAN HAS A NEW PODCAST? KEITH RICHARD IN RESEARCHBRIDGE!
23 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
LANDLADY come and rock the Best Show/Forever Dog theater! Tom hangs around and does a collage/Landlady collaboration! JAMES FRITZ stops by the studio ...
Best Show 25th Anniversary Tour! Get your Tickets Now!
21 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Best Show is celebrating 25 years with a live show extravaganza for the ages. Coming to NYC, Philly, LA, and Chicago this Fall! Get your Tickets...
Rick DeBetto from DeBetto and Nephews Fine Dining
18 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
BEST SHOW BESTS! In this classic clip, Tom gets a call from RICK DEBETTO about his family's restaurant! (Originally aired on WFMU on November 9th, 201...
JO FIRESTONE! BEST SHOW LIVE SHOW ANNOUNCEMENT! SONGS OF SUMMER! MORRIS EEGH IN NEWBRIDGE BEACH!
16 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tom makes the announcement of BEST SHOW LIVE SHOWS coming this summer! JO FIRESTONE checks in with Tom to talk her new book Murder On Sex Island, St. ...
Dr. Fred Meyers
11 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
BEST SHOW BESTS! In this classic clip, Tom gets a call from his shrink, DR. FRED MYERS! (Originally aired on WFMU on July 29th, 2008) New to the Best...
WILL MENAKER (CHAPO TRAP HOUSE)! ALISON STEVENSON! TALKING TO YOURSELF! BRIEF UPDATE FROM PHILLY BOY ROY!
09 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week on the show, WILL MENAKER from Chapo Trap House comes through to talk to Tom about his new comic book, podcasts, and politics! Comedian ALIS...
The Patriot Zone hosted by Colonel Thomas Sharp!
04 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
BEST SHOW BESTS! In this classic episode, Tom introduces “The Patriot Zone”, extreme conservative talk hosted by Colonel Thomas Sharp, replete wit...
PAUL SCHEER & ROB HUEBEL! OPEN MIKE EAGLE! PAUL MCCARTLEY IN NORTH NEWBRIDGE!
02 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
PAUL SCHEER & ROB HUEBEL stop by the Forever Dog studio to talk with Tom about their podcast DARK WEB, television, tell each other stories and mor...
Kenny Dupree's "Freedom Bombs"
27 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
BEST SHOW BESTS! In this classic clip, Tom gets a call from country singer Kenny Dupree about his song "Freedom Bombs"! (Originally aired on WFMU on M...
BRAD EVANS AND NICK CIARELLI! HOW TO HAVE A GREAT SUMMER! NOEL GALLAGER IN RAGEBRIDGE!
25 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Comedians/writers/Youtubers BRAD EVANS AND NICK CIARELLI come through to the Best Show to chat with Tom about their videos, comedy, the Paul brothers ...
E-Cigs For Legs Saga
20 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
BEST SHOW BESTS! Highlights from the long running feud between Tom Scharpling and the E-CIGS FOR LEGS GUY! Including a SHOCKING UPDATE FROM THIS PAST ...
CASTING 2025: THE MOVIE! MICK JONES IN THE CLIFFS OF SEABRIDGE! THE "RETURN" OF AN OLD BEST SHOW NEMESIS!
18 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Phones ring on the topic "2025: The Movie". Who will play the biggest names of the year in the future film? Will it inexplicably be people who are too...
Tom's In The Beach Boys Supercut
13 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
BEST SHOW BESTS! These classic clips are a SUPERCUT of Tom's memoirs of his time as a Beach Boy! New to the Best Show? Check out Best Show Bests, th...
JAKE FOGELNEST! BEST/WORST PEOPLE WITH YOUR NAME! FRANK E. VALLEY IN WHISPERBRIDGE!
11 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
JAKE FOGELNEST returns to the Best Show to hang with Tom! Many, many callers, regular and new, young and old chime in for the topic: Who are the best ...
Steven Jennings Talks About His Bruce Springsteen Book
06 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
BEST SHOW BESTS! In this classic clip, STEVEN JENNINS calls in to talk to Tom about his Bruce Springsteen book! (Originally Aired on WFMU on December ...
LIVE MUSIC FROM DEERHOOF! WINNERS & LOSERS! ROADSIDE ATTRACTIONS! IAN MACKAY IN CRIMEBRIDGE! PAT FINNERTY!
04 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
DEERHOOF come through for a rousing performance in the Best Show/Forever Dog Theater! Tom takes calls about WINNERS & LOSERS, as well as ROADSIDE ...
Extreme Sports Athlete Rad McKinney
31 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
BEST SHOW BESTS! In this classic clip, Tom gets a call from the legendary extreme sports champion RAD MCKINNEY! (Originally aired on February 2nd, 201...
JAMES AUSTIN JOHNSON! ERIC RAHILL! WHITMER THOMAS! CARMEN CHRISTOPHER! AJ WEBERMAN! ROAD TRIP STORIES! PHILLY BOY ROY!
28 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Best Show is back! JAMES AUSTIN JOHNSON comes to the studio to talk with Tom about his career, SNL, Bob Dylan and more! AJ WEBERMAN, noted Dylanologis...
Soundtracapella
23 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
BEST SHOW BESTS! In this classic clip, Tom is joined in studio by the a capella soundtrack vocal duo SOUNDTRACAPELLA! (Originally Aired on WFMU on Oct...
THE BEST SHOW RETROSPECTIVE
21 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tom Scharpling sits down with Brett Davis to celebrate 25 years of The Best Show. Learn about the moments and people that led Tom to WFMU, and the dev...
Thor From Newbridge Heights
16 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
BEST SHOW BESTS! In this classic clip, Tom gets a call from THOR FROM NEWBRIDGE HEIGHTS! New to the Best Show? Check out Best Show Bests, the greates...
Bishop Pablo Fontana
09 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
BEST SHOW BESTS! In this classic clip, Tom gets a call from BISHOP PABLO FONTANA! (Originally aired on WFMU on May 1st, 2007) New to the Best Sho...
John Mulaney (featuring Phil from Newishbridge)
02 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
BEST SHOW BESTS! In this classic clip, JOHN MULANEY comes to the studio to chat with Tom and take calls, including one from PHIL FROM NEWISHBRIDGE ab...
SUSAN MORRISON! LIZZY COOPERMAN! COOL PERSON'S COOLEST MOMENT, LAME PERSON'S LAMEST MOMENT!
30 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
SUSAN MORRISON, author the Lorne Michaels biography Lorne, checks in with Tom to discuss her book, the SNL culture and more! Tom, callers and the crew...
Black Tyger
25 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
BEST SHOW BESTS! In this classic clip, Tom takes a call from a member of the band BLACK TYGER! (Originally aired on WFMU on February 10, 2004)New to t...
SLOPPY BOYS! DAVID SHEFF! THE BEACH: GOOD OR BAD?! GLENN DANSIG IN MIDDLEBRIDGE!
23 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The SLOPPY BOYS come to the Forever Dog studio to chat with Tom about their podcast, their musical career, the beach and more! Tom talks with DAVID SH...
Matthew Tompkins from Shout Network
18 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
BEST SHOW BESTS! In this classic clip, Tom gets a call from MATTHEW TOMPKINS FROM SHOUT NETWORK, discussing their new shows! (Originally Aired on May ...
BRIDGER WINEGAR! BLUES BROTHERS TALK!
16 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
BRIDGER WINEGAR, host of the hit podcast "I SAID NO GIFTS" stops by the Forever Dog studio to talk to Tom about Utah, music, and more! Tom discusses h...
Hal from Newbridge Vinyl Siding Loves His Families
11 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
BEST SHOW BESTS! In this classic clip, Tom gets a call from HAL FROM NEWBRIDGE VINYL SIDING about his families! (Originally aired on WFMU on December ...
Tim Heidecker & Clare O'Kane
04 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
BEST SHOW BESTS! In this classic clip, Tom is joined in studio by TIM HEIDECKER & CLARE O'KANE! (Originally Aired Jun 29th, 2022)New to the Best S...
MARY HOULIHAN! D.C. PIERSON! JASON GORE!
02 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
MARY HOULIHAN & D.C. PIERSON come to the Forever Dog studio to talk with Tom about their current projects, pranks, how Mary's "leveling up", and m...
Kim Gordon
28 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
BEST SHOW BESTS! In this classic clip, Tom interviews music icon KIM GORDON! (Originally Aired December 02nd, 2020)New to the Best Show? Check out Bes...
DEAN WAREHAM & BRITTA PHILLIPS! ALEX BRAVERMAN! ANDY KAUFMAN TALK! JEFF FEUERZEIG!
26 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We have music from Dean Wareham & Britta Phillips. Tom chats with them Dean's new album, Galaxie 500 and Britta's vocals in Gem & The Hologram...
"Bruce Willis" Part Two
21 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
BEST SHOW BESTS! In this classic clip, "Bruce Willis" gets his revenge! (Originally aired on The Best Show on WFMU on April 15th, 2003)New to the Best...
KEVIN MCDONALD FROM KIDS IN THE HALL! TOP 50 STATES!
19 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
KEVIN MCDONALD checks in to preview his upcoming rock opera, Kevin McDonald: Superstar! The Top 50 States are ranked! Who will be number one?SUPPORT T...
A Prank Call To Bruce Willis
14 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
BEST SHOW BESTS! In this classic clip, Tom makes a prank call to "Bruce Willis", but it goes horribly wrong. (Originally broadcast on The Best Show on...
IONE SKYE! NICOLE LAWRENCE & THE DURANGO HOUSE BAND! ONEIDA! ALEX JULES!
12 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
IONE SKYE swings by the Forever Dog studio to talk to Tom about her new memoir Say Everything! NICOLE LAWRENCE & THE DURANGO HOUSE BAND performs a...
Conan O'Brien Meets The Gorch
07 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
BEST SHOW BESTS! In this classic clip from the first Best Show 24-hour show, Tom gets a call from CONAN O'BRIEN, with a surprise in-studio appearance ...