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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

The Randy Rainbow Challenge

Tom and Julie try to beat center left song parodist Randy Rainbow at his own game by making up impromptu Broadway song parodies about Marjorie Taylor Greene at the State of the Union, George Santos, Ted Cruz getting a beer can thrown at him, and more! With help from our friend, comedian Max Beasley! JOIN FOREVER DOG PLUS FOR VIDEO EPISODES, AD-FREE EPISODES, & BONUS CONTENT: http://foreverdog.plus JOIN THE DOUBLE THREAT FAN GROUPS: *Discord https://discord.com/invite/PrcwsbuaJx *Reddit https://w...

Feb 13, 20231 hr 17 minEp. 148

Punxsutawney Phil Replacement Auditions (with Jersey Sparky & Chicago Donnie)

Tom and Julie audition Jersey Sparky (a bed bug sniffing dog) and Chicago Donnie (a wise and confident cat) to replace Punxsutawney Phil as America's most famous animal prognosticator. Plus Tom and Julie give Randy Rainbow a run for his money, Julie experiences the highs and lows of sports fandom, Ken Turner FINALLY hits the Low C, and steampunk restaurant The Toothsome Chocolate Emporium & Savory Feast Kitchen. JOIN FOREVER DOG PLUS FOR VIDEO EPISODES, AD-FREE EPISODES, & BONUS CONTENT: http://...

Feb 06, 20232 hr 21 minEp. 147

The January Oscars (with Matt Zoller Seitz)

Tom and Julie are joined by film critic Matt Zoller Seitz to celebrate the best in Dump Month cinema and honor the movies that the studios don't care if you see or not... it's the January Oscars! Nominees include Cabin Boy, M3GAN, Waiting for Guffman, Bio-dome, Scanners, Tremors, and other movies theatrically released in the month of January! Plus hot takes on this year's actual Oscar nominations! MZS.PRESS: THE ARTS BOOKSTORE OF THE INTERNET https://mzs.press JOIN FOREVER DOG PLUS FOR VIDEO EPI...

Jan 30, 20232 hr 23 minEp. 146

Double Threat AI v1.0

Double Threat makes history by alpha testing the first AI generated episode of a comedy podcast. Plus Jordan Peterson's suits, a Satanic toaster, David Crosby RIP, and much more! SUPPORT DOUBLE THREAT ON PATREON Weekly Bonus Episodes, Monthly Livestreams, Video Episodes, and More! https://www.patreon.com/DoubleThreatPod 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...

Jan 23, 20232 hr 5 minEp. 145

The Rise and Fall of Liver King

Tom and Julie learn about the meteoric rise and fall of Liver King, the TikTok fitness influencer who attracted a massive following by eating raw animal intestines and advocating for the "ancestral lifestyle" before a PED scandal brought his career crashing down. Plus Nick Adams' war against female M&M's, Bill Burr Baggins, and much more. SUPPORT DOUBLE THREAT ON PATREON Weekly Bonus Episodes, Monthly Livestreams, Video Episodes, and More! https://www.patreon.com/DoubleThreatPod JOIN THE DOUBLE ...

Jan 16, 20231 hr 56 minEp. 144

Top 10 Ghosts of All Time (with Roz Hernandez)

Roz Hernandez (Ghosted!) joins Tom and Julie to countdown the Top 10 Ghosts of All Time! Which spooky ghouls will make the list??? Plus a recently unearthed clip of ice cream taste tester John Harrison, Barbara Streisand's cover of Splish Splash, alpha male Nick Adams, The Fablemans, and much more! LISTEN TO GHOSTED! WITH ROZ HERNANDEZ: https://starburns.audio/podcasts/ghosted-by-roz-hernandez JOIN FOREVER DOG PLUS FOR VIDEO EPISODES, AD-FREE EPISODES, & BONUS CONTENT: http://foreverdog.plus JOI...

Jan 09, 20232 hr 18 minEp. 143

Who's Your Favorite Scientologist? (with Liza Dye)

HAPPY NEW YEAR! Tom and Julie are back with comedian/writer LIZA DYE to talk about Scientology, Trader Joe's corn pudding, Mark Jackson's rookie card, and Los Angeles vs New York. Also Liza does her Beyoncé impression. Plus The Way of Water, Gene Shalit, Mamma Mia, Trump NFTs, Suckcession, James Cameron, the Rally to Restore Sanity, Freaky Friday, Who's Line is it Anyway?, Matilda, Ken Weatherwax, Johnny Carson, candy canes, banana candy, dongles, and so much more! It's another year of Double Th...

Jan 02, 20232 hr 22 minEp. 142

2022 Year in Review Livestream

Tom and Julie countdown their Top 5 and Bottom 5 things of 2022! Plus the Top 10 Double Threat moments of the year as voted on by you. All proceeds from the livestream go to Transanta: https://www.transanta.com SUPPORT DOUBLE THREAT ON PATREON Weekly Bonus Episodes, Monthly Livestreams, Video Episodes, and More! https://www.patreon.com/DoubleThreatPod JOIN THE DOUBLE THREAT FAN GROUPS: *Discord https://discord.com/invite/PrcwsbuaJx *Reddit https://www.reddit.com/r/doublethreatfriends *Facebook h...

Dec 20, 20223 hr 1 minEp. 141

Die Crypto Scum (with Perry Shall & The Hot Topic Roundtable)

Tom and Julie explore the history of vanity t-shirts with t-shirt collector Perry Shall and a roundtable of former Hot Topic employees. Also Tom and Julie name every track on The White Album. Plus more Knives Out sequels with Beatles subtitles, Michael Corleone's son draws a picture of him, Herschel Walker and the world's fastest concession speech, Fright Night, the Lady Pinheads, Julie and Cookie Puss, Tom and Julie get jobs at the same Panera Bread, the Leave it To Beaver writers' room, Colone...

Dec 12, 20221 hr 52 minEp. 140

If You Don't Come Back Wet, Don't Come Back

Double Threat's first investigative report! Tom and Julie send Brett out onto the street to investigate a towering geyser of water on Lankershim Blvd in North Hollywood. Where did it come from? Is it supposed to be like that? These questions and more will be answered. Plus more TFU (Totally Effed Up) t-shirt designs. Updates on Julie's new favorite sports teams. And Tom and Julie steal signature segments from other podcasts. Also the Scud Stud, things Tom and Julie can't wear, Nelson, Stan Lee a...

Dec 05, 20221 hr 55 minEp. 139

The Totally Effed Up T-Shirt Company

Tom and Julie and Producer Brett create a raunchy parody t-shirt company called TFU (Totally Effed Up) and come up with their first designs. Available for purchase right now on TeePublic - see link below. Plus Tom prank calls Hollywood Toy & Costume prank again. Also Buffalo Bob's tight pants, Howdy Doody, Jim Jordan's disappearing ass, if Mitch McConnell was the lead singer of a band, Rick Caruso, Big Mouth Billy Bass, that time Billy Bob Thornton got so mad on that radio show, thick laptop jok...

Nov 28, 20222 hr 7 minEp. 138

PREVIEW Ask Julie #31: Rock 'n Roll Cats & Dogs Pt2

Enjoy this extended preview of this week's episode of ASK JULIE, Julie Klausner's podcast where she answers your questions and talks about what she's up to, what she's into, what she's not into, basically anything and everything that's on her mind. ASK JULIE IS ONLY AVAILABLE ON FOREVER DOG PLUS! Sign up for $5/month and you also get video episodes of Double Threat, ad-free episodes of Forever Dog podcasts, and much more: https://foreverdog.plus This week on Ask Julie, Julie does Round 2 of Rock...

Nov 23, 202212 min

McDonald's with Friends (Threatsgiving 2022)

Tom and Julie and Producer Brett celebrate Threatsgiving 2022 by ordering McDonald's and giving each other thoughtful recommendations: which pro sports teams to root for, which Broadway musicals to check out, which of Georgia's 7 Natural Wonders to visit. Plus a deep dive on Tom Carvel and the Carvel Ice Cream extended universe. Also the generational divide of porn vs porno, Dianne Feinstein and Chuck Grassley, Fry's Electronics, Super Size Me, are you ready for some football, Philly sports fans...

Nov 21, 20222 hr 25 minEp. 137

The Manager of Ronkonkoma's Cleanest Hooters

Tom and Julie feast on a cornucopia of clips and headlines, including the Jerky Boys movie trailer, Scott Adams and Nick Adams on Twitter, and Bob Hoskins discovering that Super Mario is a video game. Plus Tom prank calls Hollywood Toy & Costume; the origin of Twitter user and the manager of Ronkonkoma's cleanest Hooters, Greg Richards; Mr. Belvedere the cannibal; and John Wayne Gacy's original IP. Also Forever Dog Siri, the Banshees of Inisherin, popcorn with ham and scrambled eggs, Rhapsody in...

Nov 14, 20222 hr 1 minEp. 136

He's Like Ryan Goosling in Jazz (with Anthony Atamanuik)

Tom and Julie celebrate Producer Brett's 40th birthday with matching tattoos and a surprise appearance from famed Italian pastry chef Sal de Riso (Anthony Atamanuik). Plus a mustache heavy action clip from the Pat Morito/Jay Leno vehicle Collision Course (1987) in honor of Movember. Also royalty free birthday songs, Memento, that documentary they're shooting in Modern Family, Popeye's gay friend Sailor Jerry, Carrie, Ryan Goosling in Jazz, La La Land, Emma Stonestreet, Ellen Degeneres' next act,...

Nov 07, 20221 hr 38 minEp. 135

Double Threat Live!

The greatest hits of Double Threat's 2022 live shows! Including guest appearances by Cole Escola, Jon Gabrus, Jon Daly, and the George Lucas Talk Show. A Hecker's email. Ventriloquist dummies. A show-stopping medley of your favorite Double Threat songs. An actual play. Brett's cooking corner. Audience costume contest. And more! Recorded live in Los Angeles (9/28, Lodge Room) and New York (10/20-21, The Bell House) SUPPORT DOUBLE THREAT ON PATREON Weekly Bonus Episodes, Monthly Livestreams, Video...

Oct 31, 20222 hr 8 minEp. 134

Something's Going On at Beefsteak Charlie's

Tom and Julie recount their favorite moments from Double Threat's two night run at The Bell House and they travel deep into the seedy world of 1970s and 80s restaurant chain Beefsteak Charlie's and its culture of free shrimp, amateur talent shows, sangria, and dangerous secrets. Also Old Scratch, Baphomet, Ed Wood, Tim Burton movies, the Care Bears, Killer Klowns from Outer Space, airplane movies, an update on the Steve Albini Little Lord Fauntleroy tweet, Steve Albeanie Feldstein, Cheap Trick, ...

Oct 24, 20222 hr 6 minEp. 133

Jim Morrison's Livin' La Vida Loca

Tom and Julie sing Livin' La Vida Loca in the style of Jim Morrison and watch the new Danny DeVito Jersey Mike's commercials. Steve Albini tweets about Little Lord Fauntleroy so Tom and Julie dictate Brett's response. Plus Double Threat Live Announcements AND Tom and Julie enshrine September 15th as Double Threat Day bc that's the day that Brett ordered a chicken sandwich instead of pulling clips for the episode (Ep127, Anatomy of a Lie). Also sports team names, Tom's Coffee Bean story, is Darth...

Oct 17, 20221 hr 41 minEp. 132

PREVIEW Ask Julie #28: Scariest Song Ever, Best Halloween Costume, How Was Your Shriek

Enjoy this extended preview of this week's episode of ASK JULIE, Julie Klausner's podcast where she answers your questions and talks about what she's up to, what she's into, what she's not into, basically anything and everything that's on her mind. ASK JULIE IS ONLY AVAILABLE ON FOREVER DOG PLUS! Sign up for $5/month and you also get video episodes of Double Threat, ad-free episodes of Forever Dog podcasts, and much more: https://foreverdog.plus This week on Ask Julie, Julie Klausner answers YOU...

Oct 13, 202210 min

Butts, Boobs, and Bras

Tom and Julie pitch Forever Dog CEO Joe Cilio on Dirty Dog, a sexy new podcast network featuring shows like Butts, Boobs, and Bras; Wieners, Wieners, Wieners; and This American Wife. Plus they watch the Rob Zombie Munsters movie and Matt Damon on Hot Ones. Also movies with brooms, the end credits of The Carol Burnett Show, Double Threat AI, dreams about Jared Fogle dying, Blonde, Get Back, Olaf's Frozen Adventure, baby's first movie, Benedict Cumberbatch motion capture, Mel Brooks, and Hollywood...

Oct 10, 20221 hr 32 minEp. 131

Ricky, Put Me in the Show!

Tom and Julie recall their favorite moments from last week's LA live show and they watch Brett's Little Lord Fauntleroy music video. Plus Lucy eats the chocolates, The Singing Senators, Ken Turner and the Crystal River Boys, Bon Scott-era AC/DC, and much more! BUY TICKETS FOR DOUBLE THREAT LIVE IN NYC! *October 21 2022 - Brooklyn - The Bell House - https://www.eventbrite.com/e/double-threat-hosted-by-julie-klausner-tom-scharpling-tickets-330645087357 "I'M LITTLE LORD FAUNTLEROY" with Donkey Isla...

Oct 03, 20221 hr 36 minEp. 130

PREVIEW Ask Julie #26: Beverly D'Angelo, Jimmy Jazz Water Ice, Caftain Earring Pairings

Enjoy this extended preview of this week's episode of ASK JULIE, Julie Klausner's podcast where she answers your questions and talks about what she's up to, what she's into, what she's not into, basically anything and everything that's on her mind. ASK JULIE IS ONLY AVAILABLE ON FOREVER DOG PLUS! Sign up for $5/month and you also get video episodes of Double Threat, ad-free episodes of Forever Dog podcasts, and much more: https://foreverdog.plus This week on Ask Julie, Julie Klausner answers YOU...

Sep 29, 202210 min

Bros is Better than Nuts (with Billy Eichner)

BILLY EICHNER ON DOUBLE THREAT! Julie and Tom talk with their old pal about his new movie Bros (in theaters this Friday 9/30), romcom meet cutes, Difficult People memories, and so much more! Plus Kate Bush, Lake Lanier, wave pools, ways to die, Captain Corelli's Mandalorian, Ronda Rousey, and alt right Willy Wonka. 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...

Sep 27, 20221 hr 35 minEp. 129

SubGate (with Podcast: The Ride)

The hosts of Podcast: The Ride (Jason Sheridan, Scott Gairdner, and Mike Carlson) address accusations that they ate a sub sandwich in the Forever Dog recording studio in this very special courtroom edition of Double Threat. 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...

Sep 26, 20221 hr 17 minEp. 128

Anatomy of a Lie

It's the Back to School episode of Double Threat! Or at least it was supposed to be. Tom and Julie suspect that Producer Brett did not fully prepare for the show and they investigate. 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 JOIN FOREVER DOG PLUS FOR ...

Sep 19, 20222 hr 13 minEp. 127

Tell Them You're Jon Hamm and You Left Your Driving Gloves

Tom makes a triumphant return to prank phone calling! Tom and Julie perform a Schlub Rescue on listener Justin! Brett gets a new LinkedIn page so he can pursue career opportunities in fishmongering! Plus Tom and Julie tweak their SNL packet and Brett writes out BOOBIES on a calculator. Also horse sense, Mike Nichols podcast, The Great Wazoo, Double Threat Bingo, John From Cincinnati, Surfin USA, Extra! Extra! King Kong Attacks Building!, Monkees sing-a-long, New York City vs Alpine NJ, spotted m...

Sep 12, 20221 hr 46 minEp. 126

PREVIEW Ask Julie #24: Difficult People, Writing Habits, Art for Grief

Enjoy this extended preview of this week's episode of ASK JULIE, Julie Klausner's podcast where she answers your questions and talks about what she's up to, what she's into, what she's not into, basically anything and everything that's on her mind. ASK JULIE IS ONLY AVAILABLE ON FOREVER DOG PLUS! Sign up for $5/month and you also get video episodes of Double Threat, ad-free episodes of Forever Dog podcasts, and much more: https://foreverdog.plus This week on Ask Julie, Julie Klausner answers YOU...

Sep 08, 202214 min

The Little Lord Fauntleroy Episode

The book that rocked a nation. The boy who changed the world. Producer Brett presents Tom and Julie with an in-depth report on Little Lord Fauntleroy. Plus Julie receives word that a Crescendo 2 is en route to her apartment even though she didn't order one. 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-jul...

Sep 05, 20221 hr 54 minEp. 125

PREVIEW Ask Julie #23: Guilty Pleasure Actors, Unpopular Opinions, Barenaked Ladies Diet

Enjoy this extended preview of this week's episode of ASK JULIE, Julie Klausner's podcast where she answers your questions and talks about what she's up to, what she's into, what she's not into, basically anything and everything that's on her mind. ASK JULIE IS ONLY AVAILABLE ON FOREVER DOG PLUS! Sign up for $5/month and you also get video episodes of Double Threat, ad-free episodes of Forever Dog podcasts, and much more: https://foreverdog.plus This week on Ask Julie, Julie Klausner answers YOU...

Sep 01, 202218 min

Woke Roy Rogers and his Horse Trigger Warning

Tom and Julie prepare a Woke Roy Rogers sketch for their SNL packet! And they rescue THREE podcasts by actor Jon Bernthal, rightwing loser Michael Knowles, and the Crypto Clowns of The NiFTy Show!! Plus Brett finds himself in the penalty box for interrupting Julie's Woke Roy Rogers joke! Also the ending of There's Something About Mary, the Farrelly Brothers satellite radio station, Brett's new nickname, Captain Kangaroo's dark secrets, mocktails, Taylor Lautner, pies and soups, what is white cub...

Aug 29, 20221 hr 40 minEp. 124
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