The Best Show with Tom Scharpling
Episodes
THE HALF HOUR OF POWER EPISODE 16
06 Nov 2015
Contributed by Lukas
The Half Hour Of Power is the bi-weekly overtime show for The Best Show with Tom Scharpling, recorded immediately after the November 3rd, 2015 program...
LADY CALLERS ONLY! MATT WALSH! TOBY RAFELSON! GARY THE SQUIRREL!
04 Nov 2015
Contributed by Lukas
The first ever LADIES NIGHT - no dude callers! MATT WALSH calls in to discuss his new film, A Better You! TOBY RAFELSON calls in with a Foo Fighters c...
BEST SHOW BESTS #17 - Tribute Band Booker Alder Lansingdon
30 Oct 2015
Contributed by Lukas
New to the Best Show? Check out Best Show Bests, the greatest hits of The Best Show! In this episode, we hear from tribute band booker, Alder Lansingd...
MARTIN COURTNEY! GAIL BENNINGTON! THE NEWBRIDGE WALL!
28 Oct 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Martin Courtney of the band REAL ESTATE swings by for the first ever live music session at the new Best Show studio! The hilarious Gail Bennington of ...
THE HALF HOUR OF POWER EPISODE 15
23 Oct 2015
Contributed by Lukas
The Half Hour Of Power is the bi-weekly overtime show for The Best Show with Tom Scharpling, recorded immediately after the October 20th, 2015 program...
NATHAN FIELDER! DR. MANNHEIM! SOUND COLLAGE! #WHENIWASAKID!
21 Oct 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Nathan Fielder, star of "Nathan For You" on Comedy Central, calls in to chat with Tom on the new season and whether Sully Sullenberger makes his lover...
BEST SHOW BESTS #16 - Kristen Schaal
16 Oct 2015
Contributed by Lukas
New to the Best Show? Check out Best Show Bests, the greatest hits of The Best Show! In this episode, we hear an interview with Kristen Schaal.WATCH T...
JULIE KLAUSNER! HAYES DAVENPORT! DICK NORTON!
14 Oct 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Julie Klausner of Difficult People and Hayes Davenport of Hollywood Handbook swing by the studio to hang with Tom and take calls! Sports legend Dick N...
BEST SHOW BESTS #15 - A Call from Bruce in Rumson, NJ
09 Oct 2015
Contributed by Lukas
New to the Best Show? Check out Best Show Bests, the greatest hits of The Best Show! In this episode, we hear a call a call from Bruce in Rumson, NJ!W...
GARY THE SQUIRREL! MUPPET INSIDER T*M HEIDECK*R! I WAS LIED TO!
07 Oct 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Hear the first installment of: "Gary and Mike At The Movies"! Phones ring with true tales of embarrassment on the topic: I Was Lied To! Someone who ma...
THE HALF HOUR OF POWER EPISODE 14
02 Oct 2015
Contributed by Lukas
The Half Hour Of Power is the bi-weekly overtime show for The Best Show with Tom Scharpling, recorded immediately after the September 29th, 2015 progr...
PHILLY BOY ROY! IDENTIFY IT! SOUND COLLAGE!
30 Sep 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Philly Boy Roy talks about his friendship with the Pope! The topic is "Identify It" and the listeners help you identify the song or movie you don't kn...
KEVIN MCDONALD! KEITH & THE GIRL! MORE!
23 Sep 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Kevin McDonald from Kids In The Hall calls in to discuss his new album, Making Faces! Keith & The Girl & their producer, Danny Hatch, stop by ...
THE HALF HOUR OF POWER EPISODE 13
18 Sep 2015
Contributed by Lukas
The Half Hour Of Power is the bi-weekly overtime show for The Best Show with Tom Scharpling, recorded immediately after the September 15th, 2015 progr...
50 GREATEST ANIMALS! LIL BUB! TOBY RAFELSON! A NEW AP MIKE SONG! MORE!
16 Sep 2015
Contributed by Lukas
50 GREATEST ANIMALS IN ENTERTAINMENT HISTORY! Lil Bub calls in! Toby Rafelson reports live from the Newbridge Death Cab For Cutie show! Pat Byrne, M...
BEST SHOW BESTS #14 - Tom's Brother Ron Calls
11 Sep 2015
Contributed by Lukas
New to the Best Show? Check out Best Show Bests, the greatest hits of The Best Show! In this episode, we hear a call from Tom's brother, Ron Scharplin...
TOM IN TORONTO! DAMIAN FROM F*CKED UP! NEW S&W TOUR DATES! STATEN ISLAND GARBAGE RATS!
09 Sep 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Tom sits down for an awesome one-on-one with Damian Abraham from F*cked Up! New Scharpling & Wurster tour dates are announced for Toronto, Boston ...
BEST SHOW BESTS #13 - A Call From Andy Kindler
04 Sep 2015
Contributed by Lukas
New to the Best Show? Check out Best Show Bests, the greatest hits of The Best Show! In this episode, we hear a call from Andy Kindler!WATCH THE BEST ...
BEST SHOW IN SAN FRANCISCO! LIVE CALLS WITH TOM AND THE CREW!
02 Sep 2015
Contributed by Lukas
A crazy one: the first half is Tom in SF, interviewing ANTHONY BEDARD, JACK BOULWARE and DANNY PLOTNICK! The second half is Tom calling the studio to ...
THE HALF HOUR OF POWER EPISODE 12
28 Aug 2015
Contributed by Lukas
The Half Hour Of Power is the bi-weekly overtime show for The Best Show with Tom Scharpling, recorded immediately after the August 25th, 2015 program....
DAVID WILLIS! GARY THE SQUIRREL! SHUGGY FROM NEWBRIDGE! THIS SUCKS!
26 Aug 2015
Contributed by Lukas
David Willis talks about the series finale of Aqua Teen Hunger Force and more! Shuggy from Newbridge asks the listeners to send thoughts to his terrib...
BEST SHOW BESTS #12 - Philly Boy Roy
21 Aug 2015
Contributed by Lukas
New to the Best Show? Check out Best Show Bests, the greatest hits of The Best Show! In this episode, we hear Philly Boy Roy reveal his secret friends...
PAUL SCHEER AND ROB HUEBEL! MIKEY FROM SOUTH WEST NEWBRIDGE! NEW DOCTOR WHO!
19 Aug 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Paul Scheer and Rob Huebel are live in the studio to hang with Tom and promote their new comedy special Crash Test! Mikey from South West Newbridge ca...
BEST SHOW BESTS #11 - Matt Walsh
14 Aug 2015
Contributed by Lukas
New to the Best Show? Check out Best Show Bests, the greatest hits of The Best Show! In this episode, we hear an interview with Matt Walsh!WATCH THE B...
JACK BLACK! I'M SICK OF IT! EL CHAPO! MICHAEL K!
12 Aug 2015
Contributed by Lukas
The one and only Jack Black calls in to the show! Phones ring on the topic of: I'M SICK OF IT! Michael K of the band The Cynics checks in. Plus a chil...
THE HALF HOUR OF POWER EPISODE 11
07 Aug 2015
Contributed by Lukas
The Half Hour Of Power is the bi-weekly overtime show for The Best Show with Tom Scharpling, recorded immediately after the August 4th, 2015 program. ...
JULIE KLAUSNER! JAKE TEMPEST! ANDY KINDLER! SHOWBIZ CRIMES!
05 Aug 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Julie Klausner calls in to talk on the premier of Hulu's DIFFICULT PEOPLE! Jake Tempest calls in to discuss his time in the band Blue Savage! Andy Kin...
BEST SHOW BESTS #10 - Ty Monroe Calls from Jail.
31 Jul 2015
Contributed by Lukas
New to the Best Show? Check out Best Show Bests, the greatest hits of The Best Show! In this episode, Ty Monroe Calls from Jail.WATCH THE BEST SHOW LI...
ADAM RESNICK! RACOON FACE! I JUST DON’T GET IT!
29 Jul 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Adam Resnick swings by the studio to discuss his book WILL NOT ATTEND and more! A chilling call from Newbridge legend Racoon Face! And folks call in ...
THE HALF HOUR OF POWER EPISODE 10
24 Jul 2015
Contributed by Lukas
The Half Hour Of Power is the bi-weekly overtime show for The Best Show with Tom Scharpling, recorded immediately after the July 21st 2015 program. Co...
PEYTON REED! PHILLY BOY ROY! WORST 100 PART 3!
22 Jul 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Ant Man Director, Peyton Reed calls in to talk on Tom's deleted scene and more! Philly Boy Roy talks about his reality show and his open heart surgery...
BEST SHOW BESTS #10 - Zachary Brimstead Calls About Barbershop Prog.
17 Jul 2015
Contributed by Lukas
New to the Best Show? Check out Best Show Bests, the greatest hits of The Best Show! In this episode, Zachary Brimstead Calls about barbershop prog.WA...
Best Show, Best Calls - 1
15 Jul 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Best Show, Best Calls is a sample of some of the best and most memorable calls into The Best Show with Tom Scharpling. This episode features: Paul Rud...
THE HALF HOUR OF POWER EPISODE 9
10 Jul 2015
Contributed by Lukas
The Half Hour Of Power is the bi-weekly overtime show for The Best Show with Tom Scharpling, recorded immediately after the June 23rd 2015 program. Co...
BRYCE! WORST 100 PART 2! CHARLEY MORGAN! J PENRY!
08 Jul 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Bryce calls up to discuss the final Grateful Dead show! The continuation of the Worst 100 Fictional Characters of All Time! Charley Morgan tells stori...
BEST SHOW BESTS #9 - An Interview with Ellie Kemper!
03 Jul 2015
Contributed by Lukas
New to the Best Show? Check out Best Show Bests, the greatest hits of The Best Show! In this episode, we hear an Interview with Ellie Kemper!WATCH THE...
PATTON OSWALT! TOM'S BROTHER RON SCHARPLING! LISA JANE PERSKY! GARY THE SQUIRREL! HAYES AND SEAN FROM HOLLYWOOD HANDBOOK! SOUND COLLAGE!
01 Jul 2015
Contributed by Lukas
An epic episode from Los Angeles! Patton Oswalt and Lisa Jane Persky are in studio, Tom's brother Ron calls in to discuss his podcast, Gary the Squirr...
THE HALF HOUR OF POWER EPISODE 8
26 Jun 2015
Contributed by Lukas
The Half Hour Of Power is the bi-weekly overtime show for The Best Show with Tom Scharpling, recorded immediately after the June 23rd 2015 program. Co...
WORST 100 CHARACTERS! PERCY HOBART! MIKE KROL!
24 Jun 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Part One of the Best Show ranking the Worst 100 characters of all time! Newbridge Ratmen centerfielder Percy Hobart calls in with the shocking truth a...
BEST SHOW BESTS #8 - A Call from Skip Magellan, Tom's Mailman!
19 Jun 2015
Contributed by Lukas
New to the Best Show? Check out Best Show Bests, the greatest hits of The Best Show! In this episode, we hear a call from Skip Magellan, Tom's Mailman...
PAUL RUDD! PHILLY BOY ROY!
17 Jun 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Paul Rudd swings by the studio and talks about Ant-Man, Anchorman, Paul McCartney and more! Philly Boy Roy asks Rudd some hard-hitting questions and m...
ONE ON ONE WITH GARY THE SQUIRREL: EP 2 - JAKE FOGELNEST
12 Jun 2015
Contributed by Lukas
One On One with Gary The Squirrel is a free and open interview show with today's leading entertainers, politicians and news makers. There's only one r...
KEVIN CORRIGAN! GARY THE SQUIRREL! RICKY FROM NEWBRIDGE!
10 Jun 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Actor Kevin Corrigan swings by the studio and talks about his new film Results, Gary The Squirrel asks for acting tips, Ricky from Newbridge has a ner...
BEST SHOW BESTS #7 - Tim Heidecker and Gregg Turkington!
05 Jun 2015
Contributed by Lukas
New to the Best Show? Check out Best Show Bests, the greatest hits of The Best Show! In this episode, we hear an interview with Tim Heidecker and Greg...
YO LA TENGO! THE RETURN OF SPIKE! SUPER FAN BILLY!
03 Jun 2015
Contributed by Lukas
The wonderful Yo La Tengo swing by the studio to talk about their new album and more! Super Fan Billy calls in and explains "Bassbation" to YLT, the r...
BONUS SHOW: THE HALF HOUR OF POWER EPISODE 7
29 May 2015
Contributed by Lukas
The Half Hour Of Power is the bi-weekly overtime show for The Best Show with Tom Scharpling, recorded immediately after the May 26th 2015 program. Com...
BOWLING ALLEY CONFESSIONS! MARK IN NEWBRIDGE LOWS! And THE WORST CALLER EVER!
27 May 2015
Contributed by Lukas
More Bowling Alley Confessions, Mark in Newbridge Lows calls to talk about his hat situation, and the worst caller in the history of The Best Show dis...
BEST SHOW BESTS #6 - Thor from Newbridge Heights!
22 May 2015
Contributed by Lukas
New to the Best Show? Check out Best Show Bests, the greatest hits of The Best Show! In this episode, Thor from Newbridge Heights talks to Tom about E...
CHRIS GETHARD! MATTHEW TOMPKINS FROM SHOUT NETWORK! #REPLACEHARRY!
20 May 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Chris Gethard talks about the return of The Chris Gethard Show for Fusion TV! Matthew Tompkins fills Tom in on all the latest projects from the Shout ...
BONUS SHOW: THE HALF HOUR OF POWER EPISODE 6
15 May 2015
Contributed by Lukas
The Half Hour Of Power is the bi-weekly overtime show for The Best Show with Tom Scharpling, recorded immediately after the April 14th 2015 program. C...
MARC MARON! SHELDON JENNINGS! WHO IS THE LUCKIEST PERSON ALIVE!
13 May 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Marc Maron talks on his third season of Maron on IFC and then some, Sheldon Jennings calls in for Toby Jennings, Tom asks who the luckiest person aliv...
BEST SHOW BESTS #5 – Brett Gelman and Jason Woliner!
08 May 2015
Contributed by Lukas
New to the Best Show? Check out Best Show Bests, the greatest hits of The Best Show! In this episode, we hear an interview with Brett Gelman and Jason...
MOLLY SHANNON! TRIBUTE BANDS! MOLD TOMMY!
06 May 2015
Contributed by Lukas
An amazing conversation with the amazing MOLLY SHANNON, Alder Lansingdon talks about his tribute band booking agency, callers suggest ways to Mold Tom...
ONE ON ONE WITH GARY THE SQUIRREL: EP 1 - ANDY KINDLER
01 May 2015
Contributed by Lukas
One On One with Gary The Squirrel is a free and open interview show with today's leading entertainers, politicians and news makers. There's only one r...
THE BEST SHOW IN LA! JON DALY! MIKAL CRONIN! LISA JANE PERSKY! NICK THORBURN! REBECCA SUGAR! IAN JONES-QUARTEY!
29 Apr 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Tom does The Best Show from Los Angeles with an all-star panel! Jon Daly curses a few times, Lisa Jane Persky talks about Bea Arthur, Nick Thorburn gi...
BEST SHOW BESTS #4 – A call from Chad Gufton!
24 Apr 2015
Contributed by Lukas
New to the Best Show? Check out Best Show Bests, the greatest hits of The Best Show! In this episode, we hear a call from Chad Gufton, session drummer...
JAKE FOGELNEST! WORST CELEBRITY IPOD! 80’s RICK! SOUND COLLAGE!
22 Apr 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Jake Fogelnest swings by the studio, Tom searches for the worst celebrity iPod and 80's Rick checks in! Plus, a brand new sound collage!WATCH THE BEST...
BONUS SHOW: THE HALF HOUR OF POWER EPISODE 5
17 Apr 2015
Contributed by Lukas
The Half Hour Of Power is the bi-weekly overtime show for The Best Show with Tom Scharpling, recorded immediately after the April 14th 2015 program. C...
JULIE KLAUSNER! THADDEUS IN OLD BRIDGE! STUPID ACHIEVEMENTS! TOP 100 LIST!
15 Apr 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Tom welcomes Julie Klausner as his first in-studio guest! Thaddeus in Old Bridge checks in, stupid achievements are reviewed and the Top 100 Fictional...
BEST SHOW BESTS #3 - An interview with John Oliver
10 Apr 2015
Contributed by Lukas
New to the Best Show? Check out Best Show Bests, the greatest hits of The Best Show! In this episode, we hear an interview with John Oliver!WATCH THE ...
THE TOP 100 FICTIONAL CHARACTERS OF ALL TIME! PAUL SCHEER! PIP FROM WEST NEWBRIDGE!
08 Apr 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Tom runs down the definitive list of the Top 100 Fictional Characters of ALL TIME with the help of Paul Scheer, Pip From West Newbridge, and a cavalca...
BONUS SHOW: THE HALF HOUR OF POWER EPISODE 4
03 Apr 2015
Contributed by Lukas
The Half Hour Of Power is the bi-weekly overtime show for The Best Show, recorded immediately after the March 31st 2015 program. Completely unscreened...
MATT WALSH! BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN! SOUND COLLAGE!
01 Apr 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Matt Walsh calls in to talk about the upcoming season of VEEP, Bruce Springsteen checks in to discuss the Bee Gees, the return of the Sound Collage an...
BEST SHOW BESTS #2 - The Best Of The Best Show!
27 Mar 2015
Contributed by Lukas
New to the Best Show? Check out Best Show Bests, the greatest hits of The Best Show! In this episode, Darren from work calls Tom to talk about the New...
LA! JOE MANDE! LISA JANE PERSKY! GABE DELAHAYE! GARY THE SQUIRREL! CARL THE ENGINEER!
25 Mar 2015
Contributed by Lukas
The Best Show does a show from Los Angeles! Joe Mande, Lisa Jane Persky, Gabe Delahaye, Gary The Squirrel, & Carl The Engineer all stop by!WATCH T...
BONUS SHOW: THE HALF HOUR OF POWER EPISODE 4
20 Mar 2015
Contributed by Lukas
The Half Hour Of Power is the bi-weekly overtime show for The Best Show, recorded immediately after the March 16th 2015 program. Completely unscreened...
ELLIE KEMPER! ZACHARY BRIMSTEAD! And BOWLING ALLEY CONFESSIONS!
18 Mar 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Tom talks to Ellie Kemper about UNBREAKABLE KIMMY SCHMIDT and THE OFFICE, Zachary Brimstead calls in to talk about his new band, and the debut of Bowl...
BEST SHOW BESTS #1 - The Best Of The Best Show!
13 Mar 2015
Contributed by Lukas
New to the Best Show? Check out Best Show Bests, the greatest hits of The Best Show! In this episode, Tom gets a call from Junior League baseball play...
JOHN OLIVER! BRYCE! And Chappie Talk!
11 Mar 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Tom & John Oliver talk Last Week Tonight, the Mets, & the unfortunate voice of David Beckham. Bryce calls in to talk all things Dead. Tom lays...
KRISTEN SCHAAL and PHILLY BOY ROY!
04 Mar 2015
Contributed by Lukas
The hilarious KRISTEN SCHAAL talks about The Last Man On Earth and Bob's Burgers, Philly Boy Roy reveals that he's secret friends with The Boss, the d...
BONUS SHOW: THE HALF HOUR OF POWER EPISODE 3
27 Feb 2015
Contributed by Lukas
The Half Hour Of Power is the bi-weekly overtime show for The Best Show, recorded immediately after the February 24th 2015 program. Completely unscree...
JERRY FERRARA (Turtle From Entourage)! And THOR FROM 'ELEVATOR SHAME'!
25 Feb 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Jerry Ferrara from Entourage calls in & discusses podcasting, fixing the Knicks, & sandwiches. Thor from Newbridge Heights plugs his podcast, ...
BONUS SHOW: THE HALF HOUR OF POWER EPISODE 2
20 Feb 2015
Contributed by Lukas
The Half Hour Of Power is the bi-weekly overtime show for The Best Show, recorded immediately after the February 17th 2015 program. Completely unscree...
Tom's Insane PATTI SMITH STORY! Ty Monroe Talks About Being In Jail!
18 Feb 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Ty Monroe calls to discuss being in jail, Tom tells a mortifying Patti Smith story that leads to the topic "I Wish I Could Take That Back", Coop tells...
BONUS SHOW: THE HALF HOUR OF POWER EPISODE 1
13 Feb 2015
Contributed by Lukas
The Half Hour Of Power is the bi-weekly overtime show for The Best Show, recorded immediately after the February 10th 2015 program. Completely unscree...
BRETT GELMAN and JASON WOLINER! Tom's Mailman! Hashtag Madness!
11 Feb 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Brett Gelman & Jason Woliner check in to talk about the latest Dinner With Brett Gelman special. A call from Skip, Tom’s Mailcarrier. A hashtag ...
TIM HEIDECKER and GREGG TURKINGTON! The Return of DARREN FROM WORK! The Return of SPIKE!
04 Feb 2015
Contributed by Lukas
The Return of Spike! Tom chats with Gregg Turkington & Tim Heidecker from Adult Swim's ON CINEMA! Darren From Work talks about the Newbridge Comed...
WELCOME TO THE VOID: Tom Makes a Big Announcement, A Voicemail From Chad Gufton and More!
21 Jan 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Tom makes a big announcement! Chad Gufton in Pepperbridge leaves a voicemail. Tom asks the listeners to help identify the one untagged song in his iTu...
FLY LIKE AN EAGLE: Tom Pays Tribute To His Father, A Call From Mark "The Arm" Rample And The Deletion Of MASH.
14 Jan 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Tom pays tribute to his father & speaks with Mark “The Arm” Rample about grunge & baseball. Tom also talks about Billy Joel & the de...
A Look Back At The Best
07 Jan 2015
Contributed by Lukas
The Best Show crew sits in for Tom and plays some of the great moments in the history of show, both the past and current incarnations. Captain Sully S...
Rev It Up In 2014
31 Dec 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Tom's brother Ron calls in to discuss his new podcast and recount his pro football career! Tom tells the story of getting robbed at Ikea and wonders i...
It's The Best Show Christmas Show!
24 Dec 2014
Contributed by Lukas
It's the first ever Best Show Holiday Show. Philly Boy Roy calls to recap how his year went and to recite "Twas The Night Before Christmas Future Phil...
Ballad of a Comeback Kid
17 Dec 2014
Contributed by Lukas
The long wait is over and The Best Show is back! Matthew Tompkins calls in to welcome Tom back! Kurt Vile checks in! Gary the Squirrel discusses his o...
The Best Show is BACK!
08 Dec 2014
Contributed by Lukas
It's all coming back. Tom's back. Jon's back. Gary's back. Mike's back. The callers are back. Newbridge is back! The Best Show is back and it's coming...