The Best Show with Tom Scharpling
Episodes
FRED ARMISEN! JOHN HODGMAN! BRYAN QUINBY! GYM TALK!
05 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
FRED ARMISEN swings by the Forever Dog studio to talk to Tom about music, comedy, his time on SNL and more! BRYAN QUINBY from the Podcast "Guys: with ...
Power Pop Pop Pop Part 2
28 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
BEST SHOW BESTS! In this classic clip, Tom gets shocking news about Power Pop Pop Pop! (Originally aired on WFMU on June 19th, 2007.)New to the Best S...
KARINA LONGWORTH! BUILD A MOVIE WITH TOM!
26 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
KARINA LONGWORTH, creator and host of the Hollywood history podcast YOU MUST REMEMBER THIS comes to the Forever Dog Studio to talk to Tom! They discus...
Power Pop Pop Pop
21 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
BEST SHOW BESTS! In this classic clip, Tom gets a call from a listener and learns all about the shady underworld of Newbridge Power Pop and its intimi...
BRIDEY ELLIOTT! DUMBEST SONG LYRICS!
19 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tom ranks the TOP 25 DUMBEST SONG LYRICS OF ALL TIME! BRIDEY ELLIOTT comes to the studio to talk to Tom about dumb lyrics, her comedy shows and more! ...
Live Music From Mary Lattimore
14 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
BEST SHOW BESTS! In this classic clip, MARY LATTIMORE plays a live set of music in Best Show/Forever Dog Theater! (Originally Aired June 14th, 2022)Ne...
MICHAELA WATKINS! WORST PUBLIC BATHROOM EXPERIENCES! PHILLY BOY ROY IN NEW ORLEANS!
12 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
MICHAELA WATKINS zooms in to talk to Tom about her new film Suze, director Lynn Shelton, theater, SNL and more! Tom takes calls about WORST PUBLIC BAT...
Vanessa & Jonah Bayer: Top 10 Sibling Duos
07 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
BEST SHOW BESTS! In this classic clip, Vanessa & Jonah Bayer drop in to talk about their podcast How Did We Get Weird and rank the top 10 sibling ...
HALEY JOEL OSMENT! ROZ HERNANDEZ! EDDIE VAN HELLEN! SUPER BOWL PREDICTIONS!
05 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tom talks to HALEY JOEL OSMENT about his career, the Beach Boys, the craft of acting and more! ROZ HERNANDEZ comes to the studio to talk to Tom about ...
Wade From Suedebridge
31 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
BEST SHOW BESTS! In this classic clip, Tom gets a call from WADE FROM SUEDEBRIDGE!New to the Best Show? Check out Best Show Bests, the greatest hits o...
TOM WANTS THE PERFECT CALL! DAVE BOWIE IN NEWBRIDGE! INTRODUCING "THE REST SHOW"!
29 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
BEST SHOW IS BACK! The 25th Year Anniversary begins with this episode, which now begins streaming 3 hours earlier! Tom begins by searching for the per...
BEST SHOW 25 BEGINS NEXT WEEK WITH A NEW START TIME: 6PM EST / 3PM PST!
22 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tom is back live this Tuesday, streaming live on YouTube and Twitch at a new start time: 6pm EST / 3pm PST! In this catch-up, Tom checks in to talk ab...
Kesha
20 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
BEST SHOW BESTS! In this classic clip, Tom has his long-awaited interview with the one and only KESHA! (Originally Aired Tuesday, June 13th, 2024)New ...
BEST SHOW HOLIDAY PARTY! PHILLY BOY ROY! SURPRISE GUESTS! SURPRISE MUSICAL PERFORMANCE! SURPRISE ANNOUNCEMENTS!
18 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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The Amazing Kreskin
13 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
BEST SHOW BESTS! In this classic clip from the first 24-hour Best Show, Tom gets a Zoom call from the Amazing Kreskin, who sadly passed away this week...
JOE MANDE! AWKWARD CELEBRITY ENCOUNTER STORIES! CHURCH AND GOLF TALK!
11 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Comedian JOE MANDE comes to the Best Show to talk about his new comedy special, basketball, comedians, and celebrities! Callers weigh in with their AW...
Patricia Arquette
06 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
BEST SHOW BESTS! In this classic clip, Tom talks to PATRICIA ARQUETTE! (Originally Aired Tuesday, May 9th, 2023)New to the Best Show? Check out Best S...
REDD KROSS' STEVE AND JEFF MCDONALD! DIRECTOR ANDREW REICH! MICK MARSHALL-ARTZ IN FIGHTBRIDGE!
04 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
REDD KROSS' STEVE AND JEFF MCDONALD come through to the Best Show along with director ANDREW REICH to chat with Tom about the new film BORN INNOCENT: ...
Squire From Southbridge
29 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
BEST SHOW BESTS! In this classic clip, Tom gets a call from SQUIRE FROM SOUTHBRIDGE! (Originally aired Wednesday, May 10, 2023)New to the Best Show? C...
TOM TALKS TO YOUR FAMILY! JASON STERN! FLEA MARKETS! ERIC WHITE & HIS MOM! HELMET NEWTON IN DOGBRIDGE!
27 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
TOM takes calls from the family members of Best Show listeners! What will they have to say? JASON STERN zooms in to talk to Tom about his ongoing Lou...
Martin Courtney Live In-Studio
22 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
BEST SHOW BESTS! In this classic clip, we hear an in-studio set of music from Martin Courtney! (Originally aired October 28th, 2015)New to the Best Sh...
TOP 50 FAST FOOD ITEMS! JAMES FRITZ! VISH KHANNA! ATLAS IN CASTLEBRIDGE!
20 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Callers ring in on the topic, TOP 50 FAST FOOD ITEMS OF ALL TIME! Who's got the best chicken sandwich, the best burger, the best fries, breakfast? Fin...
Tribute Band Booker Alder Lansingdon
15 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
BEST SHOW BESTS! In this classic clip, Tom gets a call from TRIBUTE BAND BOOKER ALDER LANSINGDON!New to the Best Show? Check out Best Show Bests, the ...
ICEPACK FOR YOUR BRAIN: WHAT ARE THE THINGS THAT GIVE YOU COMFORT? LONN CHAINY JR. IN HORRORBRIDGE!
13 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Callers let Tom know what things they do for comfort in trying times! What do Best Show listeners do to feel better?! What does Tom do? Tom also discu...
Tom's Brother Ron Calls
08 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
BEST SHOW BESTS! In this classic clip, Tom gets a call from his BROTHER RON! (Originally aired on July 1st, 2015)New to the Best Show? Check out Best ...
ELECTION AVOIDANCE 2024: WHAT'S YOUR PERFECT MEAL?! TOM SEES A GENESIS TRIBUTE BAND! MIKE SHOWS TOM JAMES BROWN'S "THAT'S LIFE" COVER! KENNY KENNEY LIVE IN NEWBRIDGE!
06 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It's election night, and Tom avoids all election talk by asking callers "WHAT'S YOUR FAVORITE MEAL?"! Tom talks about seeing a GENESIS TRIBUTE BAND! A...
OUTGROWN #7 90s Boys Sports Movies (with Erin Pearce)
04 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
ERIN PEARCE joins Tom and Julia to explore her childhood obsession with 90s boys sports movies, including Little Giants, The Mighty Ducks, The Sandlot...
Election Night 2008 (featuring Philly Boy Roy & Paul F. Tompkins)
01 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
BEST SHOW BESTS! In this classic clip from The Best Show On WFMU, Tom hosts on election night 2008, taking calls from lots of people, including PHILLY...
JULIE KLAUSNER! MISCHIEF NIGHT! TOM'S HONEYMOON!
30 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tom's friend and Double Threat co-host JULIE KLAUSNER zooms into the Best Show to discuss the return of her podcast "How Was Your Week?"! Callers rega...
Election Night 2004 (With Jason & Megan)
25 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
BEST SHOW BESTS! In this classic clip, Tom hosts The Best Show On WFMU on election night 2004, taking calls and hanging out with friends of the show J...
JON BENJAMIN! TOM IS BACK! JOHN DOUGH IN TORQUEBRIDGE!
23 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
JON BENJAMIN makes his long-awaited return to the Best Show! In addition to giving a transcendent performance of his Jazz Daredevil act, he also has a...
OUTGROWN #6 311 (with Chaki)
21 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Friend of The Best Show, CHAKI THE FUNK WIZARD, joins Tom and Julia to explore his childhood obsession with the band 311.On OUTGROWN, Julia Vickerman...
Election Night 2000
18 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
BEST SHOW BESTS! In this classic clip from The Best Show on WFMU, Tom covers the 2000 ELECTION and takes calls from ALAN LIEBERMAN and BRADLEY SOMERST...
PATREON PREVIEW - S&W Q&A Episode 5
16 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we're sharing a free preview of our Patreon show S&W/Q&A! In this episode, Tom and Jon answer your questions about albums with one ...
Seanathan from Newbridge
11 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
BEST SHOW BESTS! In this classic clip, Tom gets a call from SEANATHAN FROM NEWBRIDGE! (Originally Aired Tuesday, April 25, 2023)New to the Best Show? ...
BEST SHOW SURPRISE GUESTS!
09 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Sometimes, the Best Show's guests don't just surprise the audience, they surprise Tom too!Featuring:Andrew “Dice” Clay & Kevin CorriganYakov S...
Mike Healy
04 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
BEST SHOW BESTS! In this classic clip, Tom gets a call from MIKE HEALY! (Originally aired on WFMU on May 21st, 2002)New to the Best Show? Check out Be...
MAKE TOM LAUGH! MIKE'S BOXED STOOL SAGA CONCLUDES! SIRI DAHL!
02 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
After years of Tom making us laugh, callers try their best to MAKE TOM LAUGH! Who will succeed? Anyone? Tune in to find out. AP MIKE updates the Best ...
Live music from Eyelids with Peter Buck (Remixed & Remastered)
27 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
BEST SHOW BESTS! In this classic clip, EYELIDS play a rocking set of music in the Best Show/Forever Dog theater, with help from special guest PETER BU...
BEN LEE! LIVE MUSIC FROM QUIVERS! MIKE KLAVIKOL!
25 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
BEN LEE calls in to talk about his new album and debut a new song! Plus live music from QUIVERS! MIKE KLAVIKOL calls in with an exclusive report from ...
OUTGROWN #5 Jem and the Holograms (with Alex Steed)
23 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Alex Steed (You Are Good podcast) joins Tom and Julia to explore his childhood obsession with the 80s animated TV show JEM AND THE HOLOGRAMS.On OUTGRO...
Rick From Shoebridge
20 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
BEST SHOW BESTS! In this classic clip, Tom gets a call from RICK FROM SHOEBRIDGE! (Originally Aired May 23rd, 2023)New to the Best Show? Check out Bes...
ALRIGHT B***H, ENOUGH IS ENOUGH! ALICE WETTERLUND! RICH BAPTIST!
18 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Phones ring on the topic ALRIGHT B***H, ENOUGH IS ENOUGH! Alice Wetterlund drops by the studio! Rich Baptist from Moosebridge calls in! And more!!SUPP...
Peyton Reed
13 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
BEST SHOW BESTS! In this classic clip, PEYTON REED comes to the Forever Dog studio to share some huge exciting news with Tom! (Originally Aired Wednes...
TOM DOES REACTION VIDEOS! LIVE MUSIC FROM illuminati hotties! PHILLY BOY ROY AT THE PRESIDENTIAL DEBATE!
11 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tom decides to get in on the action and starts doing REACTION VIDEOS! Hear Tom react to hearing Phil Collins and others for the first time! What will ...
Chris Elliott
06 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
BEST SHOW BESTS! In this classic clip, Tom gets a call from comedy legend CHRIS ELLIOTT! (Originally Aired on WFMU on February 22nd, 2011)New to the B...
REAL OR FAKE STORIES: TOM DECIDES! RED N. WHITE IN CANNIBALBRIDGE!
04 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tom hears callers stories and determines whether they are real or fake, with some help from the Horsemen! Who stumps Tom? How many does Tom get right?...
Ricky Schwartzendruber
30 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
BEST SHOW BESTS! In this classic clip, Tom gets a call from RICKY SCHWARTZENDRUBER! (Originally Aired June 21st, 2023)New to the Best Show? Check out ...
BOBBY MOYNIHAN! WHO WOULD BE ON "WE ARE THE WORLD 2024"? DEREK PLOPPLETON IN NEWBRIDGE!
28 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
BOBBY MOYNIHAN stops by the Best Show studio to talk to Tom about his career, SNL, awkward charity events, Impractical Jokers and more! Bobby, Tom, th...
OUTGROWN #4 Matt Stone (with Kelsy Abbott)
26 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Actor/Writer Kelsy Abbott joins Julia and Tom to talk about her childhood obsession with South Park co-creator MATT STONE!On OUTGROWN, Julia Vickerman...
Davey from Newbridge High (Rock & Pop Concert)
23 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
BEST SHOW BESTS! In this classic clip, Tom talks to DAVEY FROM NEWBRIDGE HIGH about the controversial ROCK & POP CONCERT! (Originally aired March ...
CLARE O'KANE! LIVE MUSIC FROM SKEGSS! BEST & WORST SONGS BY YOUR FAVORITE ARTIST! PETER HEUSE IN DANKBRIDGE!
21 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Comedian and longtime friend of the show CLARE O'KANE comes to the Forever Dog Studio to talk with Tom about her new album and tour! Clare, Tom, The H...
Tom Scharpling's Comedy Boot Camp
16 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
BEST SHOW BESTS! In this classic clip, Tom takes calls from listeners who want to improve their comedy chops! (Originally aired February 14th, 2023)Ne...
JAMES ADOMIAN! SUCK OLYMPICS: AI EDITION! RICKY DELVECCHIO & BILL ROTHCHILD!
14 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
JAMES ADOMIAN comes to talk with Tom about his new standup special, Jon Taffer, Don Rickles and more! Tom competes in yet another SUCK OLYMPICS to det...
OUTGROWN #3 Star Wars (with James Urbaniak)
12 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
James Urbaniak joins Tom and Julia to revisit his childhood fascination with Star Wars.On OUTGROWN, Julia Vickerman and Tom Scharpling talk to guests ...
Nardwuar
09 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
BEST SHOW BESTS! In this classic clip, Tom gets a call from NARDWUAR, The Human Serviette! (Originally Aired on WFMU on October 6th, 2009)New to the B...
YOU KNEW IT WAS DUMB, BUT YOU DID IT ANYWAY! OPEN PHONE TUESDAY! TOM SEES 4 PTA MOVIES IN A ROW! MIKE TRIES WHITE CASTLE!
07 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Phones ring on the topic "You knew it was dumb, but you did it anyway!" Also, OPEN PHONE TUESDAY! Mike takes up Tom's challenge and tries White Castle...
Sean Y. Congressman
02 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
BEST SHOW BESTS! In this classic clip, Tom gets a call from Congressman SEAN Y. CONGRESSMAN! (Originally aired on February 7th, 2023)New to the Best S...
GETTING KICKED OUT/KICKING SOMEONE OUT STORIES! LIVE MUSIC FROM DOLORES GALORE! TOM GOES BACK TO NEW JERSEY! TOM SEES DEADPOOL AND WOLVERINE!
31 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tonight on the Best Show, AP Mike comes through with a killer topic: Times you had to kick someone out, or when you got kicked out! A car, a house, a ...
OUTGROWN #2 Don't Tell Mom the Babysitter's Dead (with Jeffrey Max)
29 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Jeffrey Max (Lasagna Cat) joins Tom and Julia to explain why he saw DON'T TELL MOM THE BABYSITTER'S DEAD 13 times in theater as a kid.On OUTGROWN, Jul...
Damian Abraham
26 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
BEST SHOW BESTS! In this classic clip, Tom has an extended conversation with DAMIAN ABRAHAM of Canadian punk rockers F*CKED UP! (Originally aired Sept...
THE BEST SHOW: BEST OF INTERVIEWS!
24 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We've compiled the best interviews that Tom has done over the last few years! Featuring BILL HADER! MARC MARON! ALVVAYS! NARDWUAR! NICK THORBURN! OPEN...
Karl, Brother of Carl, Son of Carl and Kharl
19 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
BEST SHOW BESTS! In this classic clip, Tom gets a strange call from KARL, BROTHER OF CARL, SON OF CARL AND KHARL! (Originally Broadcast on WFMU on Sep...
DANIEL RALSTON! LIVE MUSIC FROM PREVIOUS INDUSTRIES! SCOTT ROGOWSKY! PHILLY BOY ROY! FRAUDS!
17 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tom talks to DANIEL RALSTON about his new podcast "The True Story of the Fake Zombies"! Hip hop supergroup PREVIOUS INDUSTRIES (Open Mike Eagle, Video...
OUTGROWN #1 New Kids on the Block (with Lauren Ash)
15 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Lauren Ash (Superstore, Not Dead Yet) joins Tom and Julia for the first episode of Outgrown! Lauren discusses her childhood obsession with New Kids on...
PATREON PREVIEW - S&W Q&A Episode 4
12 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we're sharing a free preview of our Patreon show "S&W Q&A"! In this episode, Tom and Jon answer your questions about Strange Brew, ...
TOM GETS ROASTED BY AI! LIVE MUSIC FROM CHRIS COHEN! BOYD GREATHOUSE IN FURNACEBRIDGE! OPEN PHONE TUESDAYS!
10 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tom gets roasted by AI versions of Bill Burr and Ricky Gervais! CHRIS COHEN performs live in the Best Show theater to promote his new album PAINT A R...
Marc Maron
05 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
BEST SHOW BESTS! In this classic clip, Tom gets a call from MARC MARON! (Originally broadcast on WFMU on December 4, 2012)New to the Best Show? Check ...
PATREON PREVIEW: OUTGROWN #1 New Kids on the Block (with Lauren Ash)
03 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Enjoy this special free episode of our Patreon-exclusive podcast, OUTGROWN!Sign up for Patreon https://www.patreon.com/TheBestShowOn OUTGROWN, Julia V...
Darvan In Upper South Newbridge
28 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
BEST SHOW BESTS! In this classic clip, Tom gets a call from DARVAN IN UPPER SOUTH NEWBRIDGE! (Originally aired on January 25th, 2023)New to the Best S...
SARAH SQUIRM! JOSH MARGOLIN! LIVE MUSIC FROM SHEER MAG! JULIA VICKERMAN! FRANK APREZAL IN SHERBERTBRIDGE!
26 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
SARAH SQUIRM makes amends with Tom for her recent Best Show Zoom debacle by appearing live in studio with her friend LUKE TAYLOR! Tom talks with direc...
TOP 25 WINNERS WHO ARE LOSERS/LOSERS WHO ARE WINNERS! NICK THORBURN! LIVE MUSIC FROM TORRES!
19 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tom selects the TOP 25 WINNERS WHO ARE LOSERS (Elon Musk, Jerry Seinfeld, etc) and the TOP 25 LOSERS WHO ARE WINNERS (Rodney Dangerfield, John Starks...
Jon Kale
14 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
BEST SHOW BESTS! In this classic clip, Tom gets a call from JON KALE! Why is his name spelled like that? Tune in to find out! (Originally aired Novemb...
REDD KROSS' STEVE AND JEFF MCDONALD! SARAH SQUIRM? BUZZY IN MEADOWBRIDGE!
12 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tonight! Tom talks with STEVE AND JEFF MCDONALD of the one and only REDD KROSS about their childhoods, career, and new album! A conversation for the a...
Ploptron 2024
07 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
BEST SHOW BESTS! In this classic clip, Tom gets a call from PLOPTRON 2024! (Originally Aired January 11th, 2023)New to the Best Show? Check out Best S...
DAN LICATA! LIVE MUSIC FROM MDOU MOCTAR! JOHN LINGAN! CHIP WHYCH IN PLAIDBRIDGE!
05 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Comedian DAN LICATA joins the show and talks to Tom about his new special FOR THE BOYS, a comedy special filmed in front of an audience of 15-year old...
Patreon Preview: Rubinesque #8: 1998 & 1999
31 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Enjoy this special free episode of our Patreon-exclusive podcast, RUBINESQUE!The only podcast to go through the works of Rick Rubin has returned! RUBI...
LANCE OPPENHEIM! LIVE MUSIC FROM NO JOY! TOM READS SHOUT OUTS! RONALD BRONSTEIN! ANDREW'S BIRTHDAY!
29 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tonight on the Best Show.... Director LANCE OPPENHEIM comes to the studio to talk to Tom about his new documentary series Ren Faire! Mutual friend o...
Detective Samuel Rimshodt
24 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
BEST SHOW BESTS! In this classic clip, Tom gets a call from DETECTIVE SAMUEL RIMSHODT!New to the Best Show? Check out Best Show Bests, the greatest hi...
TOM RATES EVERYTHING! TYVEK LIVE IN STUDIO! ANDREW'S JOSHUA TREE STORY! WES'S CHEESE STORY!
22 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tonight, Tom takes your calls and rates everything! Albums, movies, books, people! He rates it out of 10! Who will be praised? Who will be disgraced? ...
Islands Live In Studio
17 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
BEST SHOW BESTS! In this classic clip, we go back to the first official episode from the new Best Show/Forever Dog studio for a live performance fro...
PAUL SCHEER! OPTIC SINK LIVE IN STUDIO! KURT VILE CALLS IN! MORTY IN PITTSBRIDGE!
15 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
PAUL SCHEER stops by the studio to talk to Tom about fake books written by AI about him and the very real new book that he wrote called JOYFUL RECOLLE...
Steve Albini
10 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
BEST SHOW BESTS! In honor of his untimely passing, we're playing Tom's interview with musician, recording engineer and cultural icon STEVE ALBINI! (Or...
TOM PERFORMS A FULL STAND-UP SPECIAL LIVE! JOHN FROM HUMBLEBRIDGE!
08 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Last week, Tom Scharpling took calls to help shape a comedy special. This week, with barely a day of preparation, Tom performs a full stand-up spec...
Rob Halford
03 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
BEST SHOW BESTS! In this classic clip, Tom interviews Judas Priest frontman and heavy metal legend ROB HALFORD! (Originally aired November 2nd, 2022)N...
TOM WRITES A STAND-SPECIAL! MARY TIMONY! BIG JIM FROM KNOXBRIDGE! MARY BRONSTEIN!
01 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Phones ring to help TOM WRITE A STAND-SPECIAL! The one and only MARY TIMONY performs live! AP Mike recaps the recent Kevin Smith Stone Pony event! Dir...
Patreon Preview - Ahoy #2
26 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Enjoy this free episode of our Patreon exclusive podcast "Ahoy", the ultimate fish sandwich review podcast, hosted by Tom Scharpling and Harri Woliner...
TOP 50 PHRASES THAT NEED TO DIE! LIVE MUSIC FROM SYSTEM EXCLUSIVE! DOUG IN OCEANBRIDGE! JOHN GENTLE! FRUITBODIES!
24 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Phones ring on the topic: TOP 50 PHRASES THAT NEED TO DIE! Hear an exclusive live set of music from Pasadena's own, SYSTEM EXCLUSIVE! Tom gets a call ...
Corey Harris of Mother 13
19 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
BEST SHOW BESTS! In this classic clip, Tom gets a call from COREY HARRIS OF MOTHER 13! (Originally Aired December 7th, 2022.) New to the Best Show? Ch...
LIVE MUSIC FROM PALEHOUND! KEILI FROM WFMU! TERRI TATE! ERIC WHITE! OPEN PHONE TUESDAY!
17 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It's the return of OPEN PHONE TUESDAY on the Best Show! PALEHOUND perform a killer set live in the Best Show Forever Dog Theater! Tom talks to friend...
Master Shake/Petey From The Future
12 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
BEST SHOW BESTS! In this classic clip from WFMU, legendary caller Petey visits the studio, while he and Tom take calls from MASTER SHAKE (Dana Snyder)...
LIVE MUSIC FROM DANIEL ROMANO'S OUTFIT! ALBERTINA RIZZO & JAMES FRITZ! WHICH ARTIST DO YOU WANT TO SEE BEFORE THEY GO AWAY?
10 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hear a mind-blowing live set from Canadian rockers DANIEL ROMANO'S OUTFIT! The very funny ALBERTINA RIZZO and JAMES FRITZ stop by and talk to Tom abo...
Tribute To Joe Flaherty
05 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Best Show remembers the late great and hilarious Joe Flaherty. Tom was honored to interview Joe on The Best Show in May of 2023. From his acting i...
MARTIN COURTNEY (REAL ESTATE)! LIVE MUSIC FROM MARNIE STERN! COLIN BURGESS & RYAN MARTIN BROWN! PHILLY BOY ROY!
03 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
MARTIN COURTNEY from REAL ESTATE talks to Tom about their new album Daniel, bad sandwich chains, what makes New Jersey great, and more! The amazing M...
Patreon Preview - Meet My Friends The Friends Season 5 - Episodes 1 & 2
29 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Enjoy these free episodes of our Patreon exclusive podcast "Meet My Friends The Friends", the ultimate Friends recap podcast, hosted by Tom Scharpling...
TOP 50 ROBOTS OF ALL TIME! LIVE MUSIC FROM MEATBODIES! REBECCA ODES & ALAN LICHT FROM LOVE CHILD! DEL TACO FROM OLDBRIDGE!
27 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Phones ring on the topic TOP 50 ROBOTS OF ALL TIME! (Find out if E.T. is a robot!) The incredible MEATBODIES perform a LIVE SET of music featuring so...
The Gary The Squirrel Show! With James Urbaniak, Scott Rogowsky, Anna Roisman & James Fritz!
22 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
BEST SHOW BESTS! In this classic clip, GARY THE SQUIRREL hosts the very first episode of his hit talk show, THE GARY THE SQUIRREL SHOW. Guests include...
ALICE WETTERLUND! LIVE MUSIC FROM SPECIAL INTEREST! TERENCE IN NORTH SOUTHBRIDGE!
20 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tom chats with actor/comedian ALICE WETTERLUND about sci-fi, robots, and her hit show Resident Alien! Live Music from SPECIAL INTEREST! Tom vents on t...
Big Paul In Forestbridge
15 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
BEST SHOW BESTS! In this classic clip, Tom gets a call from BIG PAUL IN FORESTBRIDGE! (Originally Aired on November 23rd, 2023.)New to the Best Show? ...
PATREON GREATEST HITS! S&W/Q&A! MAKE MIKE MARVEL! FOUR HORSEMEN! JOHN GENTLE!
13 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
CHECK OUT WHAT YOU'RE MISSING ON PATREON! This week we've got four episodes of Patreon bonus shows for you:S&W/Q&AMake Mike MarvelThe Four Hor...