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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 Watch Easy Money

Tom and Julie watch the Rodney Dangerfield vehicle Easy Money (1983) start to finish. Tom sends Julie a mysterious package and she opens it on air. WATCH THIS EPISODE: https://vimeo.com/741772933/6f1dd57569 BUY TICKETS TO DOUBLE THREAT LIVE *September 28 2022 - Los Angeles - Lodge Room - https://www.lodgeroomhlp.com/shows/double-threat-podcast *October 21 2022 - Brooklyn - The Bell House - https://www.eventbrite.com/e/double-threat-hosted-by-julie-klausner-tom-scharpling-tickets-330645087357 JOI...

Aug 22, 20222 hr 7 minEp. 123

Old Friends (with Jackie Hoffman)

The one and only Jackie Hoffman calls in from Toronto to talk poop cafes, kids in the hotel pool, Grease prequels, and not sexting on your wedding anniversary. Plus Tom and Julie check in with some other old friends, including Dilbert creator and Phase 2 initiator Scott Adams and art collector Jay Leno. Also potty training, Luna Bars, The Day Urkel Stops Doing Stuff, Julie rescued from that well, Guestio writes back, the Noid, Vince Gilligan's pool, Travis Pickle, the Mar-a-Lago raid, National T...

Aug 15, 20221 hr 45 minEp. 122

Our Guests Owe Us Money (with Sean Clements)

The podcasting world was rocked by scandal last week when it was revealed that guests have been paying up to $50,000 to appear on podcasts. Which means one thing. Our past guests owe us A LOT of money! Tom and Julie welcome past guest Sean Clements (Hollywood Handbook) to discuss a payment plan. Plus Tom and Julie dictate an email for Producer Brett to send to podcast guest marketplace Guestio. An in-depth reinvestigation of the Robert Loggia Minute Maid commercial. Tom and Julie come up with tw...

Aug 08, 20221 hr 56 minEp. 121

My Father Fought in the Burger Wars

In Double Threat's most political episode yet, Tom and Julie revisit the Burger Wars, record an attack ad against Dr Oz, and wade into the generational divide between skiers and snowboarders. Plus Julie shares the scene that made her realize that Total Recall is not for her and Producer Brett puts everyone to sleep with baseball talk. Also the game is afoot, UCB performers doing bits instead of having conversations, being friends with stupid comedians, Pagliacci and other clown stuff, John Wayne...

Aug 01, 20222 hr 11 minEp. 120

My Tummy Hurts So You Two Are Stupid

Tom and Julie chow down on a value meal of clips, including the Kid from Brooklyn on quaaludes, the Winklevoss Twins turning it up to 11, the creator of the Seinfeld theme and his mouth sounds, and the most metal moment in the history of music. Plus Brett is hangry and orders Wendy's. Also Reservoir Dogs musical, bad tippers, Poquito Mas, the Forever Dog garbage situation, the Bob Dylan dumpster diver, Dr Eugene Landy as the Hamburgler, manure in the movies, Crystal Gale, Your Mama Don't Dance, ...

Jul 25, 20221 hr 28 minEp. 119

Okay! I Guess This Gal Can Do Everything! (with Vanessa Bayer)

The one and only Vanessa Bayer (I Love That For You) joins Tom and Julie to watch the best home shopping clips of all time! Plus the world premiere of Mr. Baldwinvedere by Trixy Mercury, Tom gives Brett Covid, Brett phones in from quarantine, and Tom and Julie try to pit Engineer Margot against him. Also The Lumineers, Starbucks music, Wally Pipp, Pearl Harbor, why aren't there more Beach Boys songs about bodies washing up on the shore, Mike Love on Difficult People, Austin Butler as Elvis, favo...

Jul 18, 20221 hr 57 minEp. 118

I Can't Drive 25 (with Jon Gabrus & Adam Pally)

Party boys Jon Gabrus & Adam Pally (101 Places To Party Before You Die) join Tom and Julie to talk competitive eating and watch Queensrÿche lead singer Geoff Tate's press kit. Plus send us your recording of Mr. Baldwinedere (lyrics below). Also, Julie's impression of Patricia Arquette in Severance, Hal Holbrook as Mark Twain, Bench Boham, Abbott and Costello, and Atlanta strip clubs. MR. BALDWINEDERE (to the tune of the Mr. Belvedere theme song) Smashed up the china, Cause you messed up his lunc...

Jul 11, 20221 hr 38 minEp. 117

Alec & Woody (with Dylan Farrow)

Tom and Julie are joined by author and activist Dylan Farrow (Hush, Veil) to roast Alec Baldwin's Instagram, including a video where he lists all his favorite TV shows while lying in bed. Plus Tom and Julie talk with Dylan about her writing career, an early lost novel about elves in space, and the books that inspired her as a kid. And finally Tom and Julie take on Alec Baldwin's latest attempt to interview Woody Allen - if only Woody's wifi will cooperate! WATCH VIDEO OF THIS EPISODE: https://yo...

Jul 04, 20221 hr 54 minEp. 116

Untitled Paris Movie (with Bridey Elliott)

The wonderful Bridey Elliott joins Tom and Julie this week and she brought clips! Serge Gainsbourg's incest anthem! The premiere Orange County age gap couple! And more! Including Mayim Bialik, Danny Elfman, overrated LA bands, Cindy Adams murphy bed, Eddie Murphy bed, Boomerang, the Turner Classic Movies section of HBO Max, sculpture, double mute, Dodger Dads, Tony Robbins, Shallow Hal, John Hinckley Jr, Tim Burton movies, Dracula, Elon Musk, Todd Haynes' Family Circus, Baz Luhrmann, Woody Allen...

Jun 27, 20221 hr 46 minEp. 115

1st Annual Dad Fantasy Draft (with Joe Cilio)

Who are the greatest dads of all time? Tom, Julie, and Weekend at Bergman's co-hosts Joe Cilio and Producer Brett draft their all-time greatest dad teams. Frank Costanza. Torben Ulrich. Captain Lou Albano. The dad from the song "I've Written a Letter to Daddy." Who makes the cut and who gets left in the dust? It's a dad eat dad world and only the best dads will be left standing. Plus Ricky Gervais is the new Pop'n Fresh, a new segment called Brett's Threats, the new Munsters trailer, and Phil Ri...

Jun 20, 20221 hr 55 minEp. 114

1st Annual Tony Awards

Tom and Julie hand out awards for achievements by people named Tony. Including Best Spy Shack, Best Headfirst Slide, and Best Member of The Oak Ridge Boys. Plus Brett has a beef. Also specifically what's wrong with Tom and Julie's brains, Southern pitchers of sweet tea, the Brett-5000, Barney Rebel, and Anthony Hopkins is curious about NFTs. CLIPS ON TODAY'S EPISODE: *Tony's Spy Shack on Survivor: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tVEQrEpiHQ4 *The Oak Ridge Boys, Elvira: https://www.youtube.com/wa...

Jun 13, 20221 hr 41 minEp. 113

Swimming in the Lake Of REMASTERED (Presented by BetterHelp)

Last week Tom, Julie, and Jon Daly wrote and performed a Kidz Bop version of Rage Against the Machine's Killing in the Name Of called Swimming in the Lake Of live on Double Threat. Now please enjoy the Remastered version of Swimming in the Lake Of presented by our friends at BetterHelp. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 12, 20229 min

Kidz Bop Rage Against the Machine (with Jon Daly)

The funniest guy you know JON DALY joins Tom and Julie to Kidz Bop a Rage Against the Machine song and talk about his new album DING DONG DELICIOUS! And he brings his saxophone!! Plus Julie introduces the #DoubleThreatChallenge - 1) Count your teeth; 2) Put that number of jellybeans in your mouth; 3) Eat them; 4) Have a nice night; 5) Videotape yourself and put it online. Also Bart Simpson robocalls, Tom's e-meter readings, improv is easy, Elvis Costello at the beach, rock and roll accessories, ...

Jun 06, 20221 hr 49 minEp. 112

This is Adele Dazeem We're Talking About!

Tom and Julie prepare for their first Double Threat live shows (Sept 28 in LA, Oct 20 in NY) by watching clips of memorable live events, including Adele Dazeem, Soy Bomb, Snow White and Rob Lowe at the 1989 Oscars, and Macho Man Randy Savage and Miss Elizabeth's reunion at Wrestlemania 7. Plus Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee crashes into Carpool Karaoke, Hamilton spoilers, horror movies where children sing nursery rhymes, vintage crank porn, the Double Threat soundboard, the origin story of rep...

May 30, 20221 hr 32 minEp. 111

The Fast Lane to Eros

It's a hot and heavy down and dirty week on Double Threat with clips of Sam Kinison singing Mississippi Queen, Joe Piscopo cracking jokes on CD-Rom celebrity poker, young Keanu Reeves and young Prince on local TV, and Tampa Public Access TV queen Sondra Prill covering Nasty Boys. Plus friend of the show Tim Irr completes his redemption arc. Also classic cars, classical music, Scott Schwartz, Austin Powers in the International Film section at the Dum Dum Hut, a shot of gin, Qui-Gon Jinn, Ginny Th...

May 16, 20221 hr 31 minEp. 109

Podcast Rescue: Weekend at Bergman's

Tom and Julie perform an emergency podcast rescue on Brett and Joe's new movie podcast Weekend at Bergman's. Tom recounts his Hawaiian vacation and brings gifts for Julie and Brett. Trumbo in a tub full of gumbo with Gummo. The Impromptu Lobotomies, Jello Biafra, Jason Alexander's McDLT commercial, Sam Kinison sucks, The Young Ones US, Brett's bloke obsession, Back To School, Gwen Shamblin, Brett's Glaze and Rub Spa, The Wrecking Crew, Rick Ross chops down trees and buys a bull, and museum headp...

May 09, 20222 hr 31 minEp. 108

It's Gross and I'm Starving

Tom and Julie listen to Pusha T's Filet-o-Fish diss track and Tom records a reply track. Tom and Julie learn How to Get a Greaser Nickname and witness the debut of professional wrestler The Shockmaster. Listener edits of John Kassir ordering a pizza and Ernest Borgnine Lost in Translation. Plus Forever Dog CEO Joe Cilio joins the show to explain why he's screaming all the time. Brett announces a new podcast without a name. Plus lots of college talk for all you Joe Colleges - Tom and Julie want h...

May 02, 20222 hrEp. 107

Top 10 Movie Scenes of All Time (Part 2)

Tom and Julie conclude their definitive rankings of the Top 10 Movie Scenes of All Time with contenders from Head, Network, Happy Gilmore, and more. Who will take the crown?? What is the best movie scene of all time?? Plus the Double Threat biopic. And high school football, mannequin hands, Greedy Gretchen, Fauci & Sullly Pay-Per-View f***fest, and much more! JOIN FOREVER DOG PLUS FOR VIDEO EPISODES, AD-FREE EPISODES, & BONUS CONTENT: http://foreverdog.plus JOIN THE DOUBLE THREAT FAN GROUPS: *Di...

Apr 25, 20221 hr 48 minEp. 106

Top 10 Movie Scenes of All Time (Part 1)

Tom and Julie review the nominations for the definitive list of the Top 10 Movie Scenes of All Time. We're talking the good stuff. No "Here's looking at you kid" or "Frankly my dear I don't give a damn" on this list. We're going deep to find the best movie scenes ever from the likes of PTA, John Waters, Muriel's Wedding, Jackass, and more. Plus Tom and Brett tell the true story of how they ran into each other at the Renaissance Pleasure Faire last weekend. Also Club Random, Slow Horses, Adam San...

Apr 18, 20221 hr 54 minEp. 105

I Smurf My Smurfy Smurf on the Smurfwalk

Tom and Julie encounter a chaotic onslaught of clips this week on Double Threat including a Right Said Fred Smurfs crossover, a Sgt. Pepper tribute on The Carol Burnett Show, a beef jerky commercial, and a Rodney Dangerfield instructional tape. Plus a journey through the bizarre vocal and lyrical landscape of 1950s white doo-wop. And Let's Give Them Something To Talk About, Miss Marple, Stepbrothers, The Seabiscuit Diet, ragtime, The Entertainer, Eraserhead, Severance, the best and worst David F...

Apr 11, 20221 hr 26 minEp. 104

Mr. Belvedere is a Killing Machine

It's a special April Fools episode of Double Threat as Tom and Julie react to listener pranks, share prank stories, prank each other, and crown the Double Threat Prank Champion! Plus Tom and Julie duet on the Mr. Belvedere theme song and dissect the logic of guys who cut a hole in the bottom of popcorn boxes. Also Curtis Sliwa's favorite cheese, Tommy Lasorda, Pete Seeger, Froggy Went A-Courtin, Uncle Rat, Stan Lee on The Office, Invasion of the Body Snatchers, Q, Patrick Stewart, Bananarama, Ro...

Apr 04, 20221 hr 45 minEp. 103

ASK JULIE! New Bonus Podcast on Forever Dog Plus

Julie just launched a weekly bonus podcast on Forever Dog Plus called ASK JULIE! Julie answers YOUR questions every Wednesday! First episode is up now with questions about psychedelic scenes in Disney movies, advice for artists, and Difficult People The Movie. Sign up at foreverdog.plus Two ways to submit questions: Discord https://discord.com/invite/PrcwsbuaJx [email protected] One way to listen: http://foreverdog.plus Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...

Mar 31, 20221 min

Ernest Borgnine Looks for Dairy Queen

It's time for Spring Cleaning at Double Threat as Producer Brett dusts off some old clips from the vault for Tom and Julie. Including Metallica vs Napster at the 2001 VMAs, Gollum the ring bearer, a Quibi panel, and Ernest Borgnine's search for a Dairy Queen in Iowa. Plus Tom proves that he could do Andy Serkis's job no problem. Also George & Gracie, Joey Buttafuoco, balloon animals, Is It Cake?, and much more. JOIN FOREVER DOG PLUS FOR VIDEO EPISODES, AD-FREE EPISODES, & BONUS CONTENT: http://f...

Mar 28, 20221 hr 57 minEp. 102

The Jersey Mike's Cinematic Universe

Live from New York and the new Forever Dog LA studio, Julie and Tom kick off the next 100 episodes of Double Threat with two plus hours of clips, stories, and billion dollar ideas. Julie recounts her trip to the Genius Bar and Jersey Mike's. Tom and Julie come to terms with the Episode 100 livestream, including the now infamous John Kassir interview and the birth of Hellglazer. Danny Aiello sings "Papa Just Wants the Best for You." The multilevel marketing podcast Changing Lives Selling Knives g...

Mar 21, 20222 hr 17 minEp. 101

100th Episode Livestream (with John Kassir & Anthony Atamanuik)

It's the 100th episode of Double Threat! Let's celebrate with a star-studded livestream! Tom and Julie welcome long awaited guest John Kassir, the voice of the Cryptkeeper, onto the show and the sparks fly. Plus the Cryptkeeper's brother Tom B. Keeper (Anthony Atamanuik) stops by. And that's just the first hour!! To watch the full three-hour livestream, sign up for $10 video tier on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/DoubleThreatPod JOIN THE DOUBLE THREAT FAN GROUPS: *Discord https://discord.com/i...

Mar 14, 20221 hr 3 minEp. 100

Everything's Coming Up Toilets! The Best of Tom's Impressions

A compilation of Tom's best impressions from Episodes 1-50 of Double Threat, including Woody Allen, Popeye, Frank Zappa, and everything in between. Terry Gilliam (Eps 23, 24) George C. Scott (Ep 49) Lorne Michaels (Ep 3) Garrison Keillor (Eps 8, 14, 29) Matthew McConaughey (Ep 38) Frank Zappa (Ep 35) Jimmy Fallon (Ep 1) Bruce Springsteen (Ep 32) Louis CK (Ep 2) Popeye (Ep 49) SICO (Ep 23) Johnny Carson (Ep 33) The Cryptkeeper (Ep 29) John Krasinski (Ep 8) Charles Manson (Ep 5) Jay Leno (Ep 9) Et...

Mar 07, 202258 minEp. 99

BONUS Gilligan's Island

Enjoy this bonus clip courtesy of Better Help... Tom and Julie talk about Gilligan's Island. BetterHelp is online therapy that offers video, phone and live chat sessions with a licensed professional therapist. Double Threat listeners get 10% off their first month at betterhelp.com/tomandjulie Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 03, 202211 min

The Dark Side of the Rainbow

Tom and Julie watch The Wizard of Oz synced up with Pink Floyd's Dark Side of the Moon to find out if the legend is true! Plus Venom Live at City Gardens NJ, Sal de Riso hosts SNL, and Phil Leotardo gets whacked at Raceway. BUY TICKETS TO THE 100TH EPISODE LIVESTREAM ON MARCH 12TH: https://doublethreat100.eventbrite.com JOIN THE DOUBLE THREAT FAN GROUPS: *Discord https://discord.com/invite/PrcwsbuaJx *Reddit https://www.reddit.com/r/doublethreatfriends *Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/d...

Feb 28, 20221 hr 36 minEp. 98

Taking the Manson Family to Sizzler

It's a bottomless pit of clips this week on Double Threat!! The celebrity impression on Pam & Tommy that NO ONE is talking about! Julie's TikTok Corner! The commercial that you'll NEVER see coming! Plus Tom and Julie stage an intervention for Brett's Twitter. Also the Futurama Reboot, Matt Groening Pedicure, Grimes Dating Game, We Need to Talk about Cosby, Pink Floyd, Lunchables, Bible Page Lasagna, Hans and Franz, Eric Adams, Harvey Danger vs Henry Darger, Dilberito is the D in DNA, Drill Rap, ...

Feb 21, 20221 hr 40 minEp. 97

The Double Threat Dating Game

Colette Arrand returns to Double Threat for a record third time - and this time she's looking for love! Four listeners compete for a Zoom date with Colette in the first ever Double Threat Dating Game. These contestants will do anything for love but who will end up with the date?? Listen to find out!! Plus Julie addresses the Shipoopi controversy, the hot dog eating Olympics, Kidz Bop Velvet Underground, Tom gets a haircut, the Covid 11 Timers Club, Lorne Michaels prank phone calls, The Blues Bro...

Feb 14, 20221 hr 56 minEp. 96
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