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Double Threat with Julie Klausner & Tom Scharpling

Comedy legends Julie Klausner (How Was Your Week) and Tom Scharpling (The Best Show) team up for a journey through the best and worst of pop culture. Produced by Forever Dog.

Episodes

Tom & Julie's Top 10 Things

It's the ultimate year-end list! Tom and Julie pick their Top 10 Things of 2020, including Febreze, Jon Daly's Snowman song, not having to be jealous of other people's accomplishments, The George Lucas Talk Show, and more highlights from the year that sucked. Also Tom and Julie dictate one last email for Brett to send in 2020 - and buckle up, because this one might put an end to Brett's excellent business relationship with TeePublic Gerry! Plus Andrew Dice Clay encounters Harold Lloyd, Matthew M...

Dec 21, 20201 hr 36 minEp. 38

Erotica for Hanukkah (with Janelle James)

THE NSFW EPISODE! Tom and Julie are joined by the hilarious Janelle James (You In Danger Gurl podcast) to listen to a selection of erotic audiobooks and rate them on a scale of HORNY to FRIGID so that you know which ones to pick and which ones to skip this holiday season! Also Gerry from TeePublic calls in to tell an Iggy Pop story and Tom and Julie pitch him some exciting new merch ideas. Plus REM sings about flipping houses! Weird Al travels in time to join the Beatles! Bob Odenkirk makes Tom ...

Dec 14, 20201 hr 53 minEp. 37

Improv 101 (with Monique Moses & Alex Song-Xia)

Tom and Julie take an improv comedy class with improv experts Monique Moses & Alex Song-Xia! They even do their own Harold! Tom pitches his forthcoming theater project Broadway Stinkers, Breaking Bad's Tuco orders a pizza to go, Julie lists her vacuum cleaners, Jack Lemmon gets a free Golden Globe from Ving Rhames, and Julie and Tom compete for the most ultimate Zappa playlist! FOLLOW MONIQUE & ALEX: https://twitter.com/nutellacartel https://twitter.com/alexsongxia LISTEN TO DOUBLE THREAT AD-FRE...

Dec 07, 20201 hr 48 minEp. 36

From ABBA to Zappa to Pinhead to Jackson Galaxy

It's Franksgiving on Double Threat, babyyyy! Tom and Julie talk the new Frank Zappa documentary (directed by Alex Winter), compete head to head in Zappa Trivia, and talk liking what you like and not liking what you don't like. Plus baby chefs on TikTok, Johnny Rotten breaking news, Jackson Galaxy the Cat Whisperer, Tom's pitch for a new show called The Cat Fixer. And Tom and Julie in high school, the "bleh" sound, quarterback impressions, Hellraiser, Fangoria 4 Kids, Mike from The Young Ones, th...

Nov 30, 20201 hr 53 minEp. 35

1st Annual Threatsgiving: A Tribute to McDonald's (Not Sponsored by McDonald’s)

In lieu of Thanksgiving with your family this year, celebrate Threatsgiving with Tom and Julie, where they talk about McDonald’s for two hours! It's the audio equivalent of eating fast food in your car! Featuring interviews with McDonald’s scholars Connor Ratliff, Ian Abramson, and Justin Strong AND a roundtable expose with former McDonald's employees! Tom and Julie get to the bottom of McDonald's mysteries such as, Why is Grimace shaped like that? Which menu items are the easiest for employees ...

Nov 23, 20202 hr 35 minEp. 34

Talk About Overwhelmed with Raccoons

COME AND GET IT! IT'S A CLIP BONANZA ON DOUBLE THREAT! Tom and Julie watch The Raccoon Whisperer, Leta Powell Drake, adult fast food mascot Mr. Delicious, and more! Plus Double Threat makes headlines... Did Tom and Julie get Alec Baldwin booted off WNYC? You be the judge! Also David Bowie improv, Judy Tenuta, fake candy teeth, John Kruk, Tommy Lasorda, Looney Tunes rankings, Johnny Carson 2020, and getting so mad you blubber your lips! And Brett airs a grievance against iHeart Radio that quickly...

Nov 16, 20201 hr 19 minEp. 33

Schlub Rescue 2 (with Joe Mande)

HAPPY NEW PRESIDENT!!! Tom and Julie say goodbye to the Trumps! The hilarious Joe Mande (The Good Place, Parks and Recreation) stops by for another round of Schlub Rescue... with listener Colette! Julie gets drunk on champagne! Tom is aghast to find a Led Zeppelin track on The Skippables! PLUS the rest of The Skippables - Leonard Cohen, Reservoir Dogs, Bruce Springsteen, Trainspotting, Bob Dylan, The Beatles, Hüsker Dü, Mary Poppins, and more! AND weak chin hotties, candy bar utensils, Springste...

Nov 09, 20201 hr 32 minEp. 32

Three Bowls of Chili and Six Pounds of Candy

Tom and Julie and Producer Brett eat chili and Halloween candy to deal with their pre-election anxiety and then they write another email to Hecker's Flour. This time with some VERY useful tips about dealing with The Invisible Man. Plus MORE monster talk - Pennywise, Creature from the Black Lagoon, The Mummy, Dracula, Frankenstein, The Mask. AND the Laffy Taffy writers room, the Stephen King Cruise, and the Big Bopper. LISTEN TO DOUBLE THREAT AD-FREE ON FOREVER DOG PLUS: http://foreverdogpodcasts...

Nov 02, 20201 hr 24 minEp. 31

1st Annual Spookoween Spooktacular (with Butch Patrick)

EDDIE MUNSTER ON DOUBLE THREAT! Tom and Julie celebrate Halloween with Butch Patrick (The Munsters, Lidsville) in the 1st Annual Double Threat Spookoween Spooktacular! And in a SHOCKING twist, there is LESS Halloween stuff in this episode than in a normal Double Threat episode! SPOOKY! Tom and Julie talk podcast pornography, Porno Brett, The Pornax, McDonalds bonding with Facebook on Twitter, Dentist Seuss, Filet-o-Fish pricing, Cindy Adams, egg what ifs, and more! Plus Tom and Julie give the Bu...

Oct 26, 20201 hr 31 minEp. 30

The Raniere Home Companion

Garrison Keillor, Keith Raniere, The Cryptkeeper, and more on this episode of Double Threat! Tom and Julie give The Business to disgraced radio host Garrison Keillor, who wants all his Facebook followers to know that he's sick and tired of the culture war! Plus a reading from The Lake Wobegon Virus and some new developments in the Prairie Home Companion Cruise Cancellation Investigation! Your submissions for the Awkward Exposition poll! Tales from the Crypt's Cryptkeeper! NXIVM's Keith Raniere! ...

Oct 19, 20201 hr 31 minEp. 29

That's the Body of Augustus Gloop

Tom and Julie give The Business to Fatman and Rifkin's Festival and they honor the latest scientific discovery in the field of funny voices - this time, a BBC scientist and her assistant reveal what Neanderthals REALLY sounded like - and it's NOTHING like Tim Allen! Plus Tom and Julie have a few bones to pick with the flour industry and dictate three complaint emails to Hecker's Flour. Tom pitches a Taxi Driver sequel called Uber Driver! Tom and Julie's definitive ranking of the kids from Charli...

Oct 12, 20201 hr 29 minEp. 28

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Oct 07, 20207 min

Zappa Driver (with Patton Oswalt)

The great Patton Oswalt joins Tom & Julie to discuss the best director cameos and director acting performances of all time - including Sydney Pollack, Martin Scorsese, Werner Herzog, Frank Oz, and other white guys! Patton also brings his own clip - the 1967 MLB All-Stars vs Celebrities baseball game - watch along with us as baseball legends Willie Mays, Roberto Clemente, and Don Drysdale are forced to compete against Woody Allen, John Cassavetes, and Peter Falk for a national television audience...

Oct 05, 20201 hr 37 minEp. 27

Greetings from Popeye Village

Tom and Julie plan their escape to Popeye Village (an actual theme park in Malta!) and give The Business to Dennis Quaid (again), Drew Barrymore, and Vin Diesel! Plus a pitch for a new daytime talk show hosted by six dogs and a chef called THE MUTTS! Julie starts prepping for what's sure to be a memorable Halloween 2020 - Costume ideas! Are plastic toys better than candy? Tom's trick-or-treating strategies! A ranking of hellscape scenarios! Remember Symphony bars? Also thoughts on Valerie Solana...

Sep 28, 20201 hr 25 minEp. 26

Late Nights at The Magic Castle (with Larry Wilmore)

The wonderful Larry Wilmore joins Tom and Julie to listen to Alan Dershowitz's podcast and talk about The Magic Castle, the Marx Brothers, Michigan J. Frog, Ben Shapiro's cowboy hat, and Larry's brand new Friday night show on Peacock... WILMORE! PLUS some of the greatest listener submissions in the history of podcasting - the bird calls that most closely resemble Terry Gilliam's laugh (!) and creative uses for Tom's paper towel dispenser sound effect (!!) ALSO Rosh Hashanah vs Ross Sha Na Na, ro...

Sep 21, 20201 hr 37 minEp. 25

Fun Time 2020 (with Rian Johnson & Karina Longworth)

Tom and Julie welcome Hollywood power couple Rian Johnson (Knives Out) and Karina Longworth (You Must Remember This) and Tom plays them a recording he made of a paper towel dispenser in the bathroom of an IHOP. Plus they all go head to head in your favorite podcast gameshow, "A Horse in the Race: It's Fun Times in 2020 and Who Knows their Person Better?" Also Julie's impressions, Terry Gilliam's laugh, H.R. Puffenstuff Giger, Christoph Waltz champagne emotions, and the world premiere of our list...

Sep 14, 20201 hr 33 minEp. 24

That's a Wrap on SICO

Tom and Julie rock and roll through the best clips of the week, including The Three Stooges on vinyl; the voice of the pharaoh; the end of SICO (the Rocky IV robot); a Republican vocal SFX expert; and David "Balloon Boy" Blaine. Plus bird talk - Julie saw a cardinal in Central Park! That birdwatching movie with Steve Martin and Jack Black and Owen Wilson! How big of a donation would it take to get a bird enrolled at Harvard? And other stuff - Penn & Teller red flags; stew vs bracelets (thanks, A...

Sep 07, 20201 hr 43 minEp. 23

Carry On, My Wayward Yoink (with Shakina Nayfack)

Tom and Julie welcome actress and transgender activist Shakina Nayfack (Difficult People, Connecting) for a scene-by-scene analysis of the Netflix documentary Tread and the 1985 adventure comedy Pee-wee's Big Adventure. Listener submissions for the John Zorn Kars4Kids song challenge. And Action Park, Charles Manson biographies, The Three Stooges, OnlyFans, and unwashed carrots. LISTEN TO DOUBLE THREAT AD-FREE ON FOREVER DOG PLUS: http://foreverdogpodcasts.com/plus DOUBLE THREAT MERCH: https://ww...

Aug 31, 20201 hr 40 minEp. 22

We've Got Your Cat's Ventriloquist Dummy

Tom and Julie learn that Dennis Quaid adopted a cat named Dennis Quaid! They listen to MAGA recording artist Meade Skelton! PLUS lots about ventriloquism! ALSO Brett's To Do list, the nü-metal version of Rawhide, Susan Boyle, hilarious jokes, and Jimmy Jellinek. LISTEN TO DOUBLE THREAT AD-FREE ON FOREVER DOG PLUS: http://foreverdogpodcasts.com/plus DOUBLE THREAT MERCH: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/double-threat SEND CLIPS AND SUBMISSIONS TO: [email protected] FOLLOW DOUBLE THREAT: ht...

Aug 24, 20201 hr 12 minEp. 21

Physician, Heal Thyself (with Bob the Drag Queen)

Tom and Julie are joined by Bob the Drag Queen (We're Here, Sibling Rivalry) to talk Rap Snacks, karaoke night at Cheers, and Anaconda, and to perform a Podcast Rescue on the new Sopranos podcast. Plus listener submissions for the NYC Fantasy Draft, Roscoe the Bed Bug Sniffing Dog, An American Bickle, everyday uses for the Men In Black memory flasher, paintings where the eyes move, Any Functioning Adult 2020, and therapy snakes. And what would it sound like if John Zorn recorded the Kars4Kids ra...

Aug 17, 20201 hr 25 minEp. 20

1st Annual NYC Fantasy Draft (with Desus & Mero)

Tom and Julie are joined by Desus Nice and The Kid Mero for the 1st Annual NYC Fantasy Draft, battling over top prospects like Travis Bickle, Al Roker, Joan Rivers, and Dr. Zizmor. LISTEN TO DOUBLE THREAT AD-FREE ON FOREVER DOG PLUS: http://foreverdogpodcasts.com/plus DOUBLE THREAT MERCH: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/double-threat SEND CLIPS AND SUBMISSIONS TO: [email protected] FOLLOW DOUBLE THREAT: https://twitter.com/doublethreatpod https://www.instagram.com/doublethreatpod DOUBLE...

Aug 10, 20201 hr 24 minEp. 19

Forget It, Ronald. It's McDonaldland.

Tom and Julie investigate the politics of McDonaldland and recast Magnolia with cats and dogs. Plus they give The Business to anti-masker Yakov Smirnoff and watch the Insane Clown Posse guest on Chris Hansen's quarantine talk show. And they review listener cartoons and finally reveal the limerick that Garrison Keillor sent to Prairie Home Companion cruise ticket holders in lieu of a refund. LISTEN TO DOUBLE THREAT AD-FREE ON FOREVER DOG PLUS: http://foreverdogpodcasts.com/plus DOUBLE THREAT MERC...

Aug 03, 20201 hr 13 minEp. 18

Our Scraps Beat Your Haps

Basement Tapes, B-Sides, Deep Cuts... Whatever you want to call them, we've got them this week on Double Threat as we crack open the vault for some unreleased clips from the pre-quarantine recordings so that Tom and Julie can take a week off. Including a Podcast Rescue for Alec Baldwin's Here's The Thing (with guest James Caan) and an early rendition of The Business featuring Justin Bieber going full prankster on The Ellen Degeneres Show. Plus Trent Reznor, Charles Manson, scientology stand up, ...

Jul 27, 20201 hr 17 minEp. 17

Gaines Recognizes Gaines

Tom and Julie give The Business to country music superstar Garth Brooks and dream about breaking into the Criterion Closet. Plus more Munsters talk, terrifying push notifications from the Citizen app, cat songs vs dog songs, Anthony Perkins, Knives Out impressions, Nick Cannon, Human Five Guys, Charles Manson and more! And Tom and Julie update their dream guest wishlist! LISTEN TO DOUBLE THREAT AD-FREE ON FOREVER DOG PLUS: http://foreverdogpodcasts.com/plus DOUBLE THREAT MERCH: https://www.teepu...

Jul 20, 20201 hr 29 minEp. 16

This Episode is Not Sponsored by SCOOB!

Tom and Julie recap the Summer's best movie-- SCOOB!-- even though they failed to secure an official sponsorship deal for the podcast. They also give the business to the Summer's worst movie-- MONEY PLANE!-- starring wrestler Edge and chair/wall enthusiast Kelsey Grammer. And most importantly, Tom and Julie debut their American Pie parody song "Banana Cream Pie," with lyrics provided by YOU, THE LISTENERS! Plus movie rats, punch fights, Harvard culture, David Berman Munster, the golden age of TV...

Jul 13, 20201 hr 7 minEp. 15

Epstein's Little Black Book of Impressions (with Anthony Atamanuik)

Tom and Julie dig through Jeffrey Epstein's Little Black Book to find a new signature impression for Anthony Atamanuik (The President Show) now that he has officially retired his Donald Trump impression. Plus Tom and Julie give The Business to Garrison Keillor (again). And an appearance from the "It's Raining Men Know-It-All Guy," thoughts on fairs, the best way to eat cake with a spoon, Tom's big Hamilton number, and some really cool ideas for America's Far Right, including a banned statue muse...

Jul 06, 20201 hr 14 minEp. 14

From the People who Brought You YOU

Tom and Julie give the Business to YOU!, Sammy Hagar (again), Pete Holmes, a chess set, and G.I. Joe PSAs. Plus a very important correction from the Forever Dog Legal Department. And Scream N95 masks, fun times in the voiceover booth, Munsters recaps, why Pixar movies aren't for kids (or for anybody really), why Wes Anderson is a cat and Quentin Tarantino is a dog, the truth behind the Sonic Guys, and so much more. LISTEN TO DOUBLE THREAT AD-FREE ON FOREVER DOG PLUS: http://foreverdogpodcasts.co...

Jun 29, 20201 hr 21 minEp. 13

Puddy Tat Shoots the Squirt When He Feels Stressed

Tom and Julie review a list of animals that spray and give The Business to Animal Crossing. Plus updates on the Merry Melodies end credits controversy and Bernie Goetz's squirrels. Everybody Loves Raymond impressions, David Berkowitz's cat, Don Imus vs Primus, Brett Michaels at the Tonys, Yosemite Sam's colonoscopy, Morgan Spurlock, the Bombardier Beetle, Dawson's 50 Load Weekend, Opiate & Anthony, Covid O'Brien, and the last time Tom wore a hat. LISTEN TO DOUBLE THREAT AD-FREE ON FOREVER DOG PL...

Jun 22, 20201 hr 11 minEp. 12

Every Single Song That’s Ever Won Best Song at the Academy Awards (with Cole Escola)

Cole Escola joins Tom and Julie to talk getting kicked off Twitter for impersonating NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio and to review all 85 winners of the Academy Award for Best Original Song. Plus "Pizzalover" by Eric Smooth. Julie's Crank Yankers audition. Dom DeLuise orders a Sub. Bernard Goetz and his squirrels. The Sliwa Dance. James Woods tweets. Undecided voters. Pillsbury Doughboy ACAB. And PLEASE weigh in on the question that is tearing Double Threat apart... What the hell is that sequence of co...

Jun 15, 20201 hr 31 minEp. 11

On a Zoom Call with Woody Allen

Woody Allen was on Alec Baldwin's podcast this week. Tom and Julie give it the Business. Plus Dennissance redux, walking out of Iron Man, Julie's most irresistible impressions, the Men in Black Players, why Zeppo Marx sucks, and Metallica lyrics. LISTEN TO DOUBLE THREAT AD-FREE ON FOREVER DOG PLUS: http://foreverdogpodcasts.com/plus DOUBLE THREAT MERCH: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/double-threat SEND CLIPS AND SUBMISSIONS TO: [email protected] FOLLOW DOUBLE THREAT: https://twitter.co...

Jun 08, 20201 hr 35 minEp. 10
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