PUT THE COFFEE ON! IT'S DAY 2 OF BEST SHOW 24! Tom gets the morning started right with guests SAMANTHA BEE, JULIE KLAUSNER, and TIM HEIDECKER! Plus DARREN PLOPPLETON calls in! Friends of the show MAX BEASLEY and NATHAN GELGUD stop by the studio! And the phones ring on the topic 100 BIGGEST WADS OF ALL TIME! Only 9 hours to go... WATCH THE FULL 24 HOUR LIVESTREAM ON PATREON https://www.patreon.com/TheBestShow WATCH THE BEST SHOW LIVE EVERY TUESDAY NIGHT 6PM PT ON TWITCH https://www.twitch.tv/best...
Sep 16, 2023•3 hr 43 min
BEST SHOW 24 GETS YOU THROUGH THE NIGHT! Tom stays awake with the help of late night calls from GRAHAM NASH (Matt Berry) and HUE WILLIAMS (The Pooh Sticks)! Plus live music from The Best Show house band THE GARBAGE RATS! Tom turns out the lights and cranks up the frights for BEST SHOW IN THE DARK! Pitchfork's Evan Minsker does the FRANKIE TEARDROP CHALLENGE 3:30AM in Wisconsin! Tom talks to the co-hosts of the Egg Foo What?! podcast, AP MIKE and GREG WILSON! And the Four Horsemen (and Greg) say ...
Sep 16, 2023•4 hr 8 min
BEST SHOW 24 ROLLS ON with guests VAMPIRE WEEKEND, FAT TONY, and CLARE O'KANE! Plus live music from FAT TONY and GENERACIÓN SUICIDA! VIC BERGER IV and DJ DOUGGPOUND (Office Hours Live) join Tom for the first ever SOUND COLLAGE SYMPHONY! Tom and AP Mike take listener calls on the topic 100 BIGGEST WADS OF ALL TIME! Only 18 hours to go... WATCH THE FULL 24 HOUR LIVESTREAM ON PATREON https://www.patreon.com/TheBestShow WATCH THE BEST SHOW LIVE EVERY TUESDAY NIGHT 6PM PT ON TWITCH https://www.twitch...
Sep 15, 2023•3 hr
The Best Show's second annual 24 HOUR LIVESTREAM kicks off with guests MARC MARON, KURT VILE, and GARY GULMAN! Plus live music from MAYLEE TODD and KURT VILE! THE GORCH calls in! THE FOUR HORSEMEN (Jason, Pat, and AP Mike) join Tom in studio for the first time in over three years! AP MIKE describes his first visit to Los Angeles! Phones ring on the topic 100 BIGGEST WADS OF ALL TIME! And Tom's dog NANCY joins him in studio for an early evening pick me up! Only 21 hours to go... WATCH THE FULL 24...
Sep 15, 2023•3 hr 1 min
BEST SHOW BESTS! In this classic clip, we pay further tribute to recently deceased longtime caller and FOT, David Vinson (aka "Dave From Knoxville"), with three calls from The Best Show on WFMU. (Calls originally aired on June 1st, 2010, July 20th, 2010, and May 21st, 2013 respectively.) New to the Best Show? Check out Best Show Bests, the greatest hits of The Best Show! Available every Friday on your podcast app. SUPPORT THE BEST SHOW ON PATREON! WEEKLY BONUS EPISODES & VIDEO EPISODES! http...
Sep 08, 2023•29 min
It’s the calm before the storm as we are one week away from Best Show 24! Phones ring on the topic, “THE BIGGEST MISTAKES YOU HAVE EVER MADE!” STEVIE IN CHOKEBRIDGE checks in! And Tom and callers pay tribute to wonderful longtime FOT, Dave “In Knoxville” Vinson, who passed away over the weekend. SUPPORT THE BEST SHOW ON PATREON! WEEKLY BONUS EPISODES & VIDEO EPISODES! https://www.patreon.com/TheBestShow WATCH THE BEST SHOW LIVE EVERY TUESDAY NIGHT 6PM PT ON TWITCH https://www.twitch.tv/bests...
Sep 06, 2023•3 hr 3 min
BEST SHOW BESTS! In this classic clip, Tom gets a call from SHEP IN NEWBRIDGE! (Originally aired December 14th, 2021.) New to the Best Show? Check out Best Show Bests, the greatest hits of The Best Show! Available every Friday on your podcast app. SUPPORT THE BEST SHOW ON PATREON! WEEKLY BONUS EPISODES & VIDEO EPISODES! https://www.patreon.com/TheBestShow WATCH THE BEST SHOW LIVE EVERY TUESDAY NIGHT 6PM PT ON TWITCH https://www.twitch.tv/bestshow4life FOLLOW THE BEST SHOW: https://twitter.co...
Sep 01, 2023•43 min
The great TODD BARRY returns to the show to talk to Tom about his new stand up special; 'Domestic Shorthair', laying down drums on a forgotten indie rock 7", knowing Daniel Whitney before he was Larry The Cable Guy, and MORE! Tom gets a call from "CAPTAIN" IN SODABRIDGE! Plus, MAKE MIKE HOLLYWOOD: What should Associate Producer Mike do while he's in Lipstick City? We open the phones with your suggestions to find out... Tom recaps his weekend trip to the legendary MADONNA INN! Pat debuts a song! ...
Aug 30, 2023•3 hr 4 min
BEST SHOW BESTS! In this classic clip, Tom gets a call from JOSHUA DELVECCHIO! New to the Best Show? Check out Best Show Bests, the greatest hits of The Best Show! Available every Friday on your podcast app. SUPPORT THE BEST SHOW ON PATREON! WEEKLY BONUS EPISODES & VIDEO EPISODES! https://www.patreon.com/TheBestShow WATCH THE BEST SHOW LIVE EVERY TUESDAY NIGHT 6PM PT ON TWITCH https://www.twitch.tv/bestshow4life FOLLOW THE BEST SHOW: https://twitter.com/bestshow4life https://instagram.com/be...
Aug 25, 2023•32 min
Tom ranks the TOP 50 SUNGLASSES WEARERS OF ALL TIME with the help of NICK THORBURN, ALBERTINA RIZZO, and listeners! Plus, Nick debuts a brand new song and video from ISLANDS! Tom gets a disturbing call from ROD IN REDBRIDGE and much much more! SUPPORT THE BEST SHOW ON PATREON! WEEKLY BONUS EPISODES & VIDEO EPISODES! https://www.patreon.com/TheBestShow WATCH THE BEST SHOW LIVE EVERY TUESDAY NIGHT 6PM PT ON TWITCH https://www.twitch.tv/bestshow4life FOLLOW THE BEST SHOW: https://twitter.com/be...
Aug 23, 2023•3 hr 13 min
BEST SHOW BESTS! In this classic clip, Tom gets a surprise call from Gilbert Gottfried! (Originally aired September 14th, 2021). New to the Best Show? Check out Best Show Bests, the greatest hits of The Best Show! Available every Friday on your podcast app. SUPPORT THE BEST SHOW ON PATREON! WEEKLY BONUS EPISODES & VIDEO EPISODES! https://www.patreon.com/TheBestShow WATCH THE BEST SHOW LIVE EVERY TUESDAY NIGHT 6PM PT ON TWITCH https://www.twitch.tv/bestshow4life FOLLOW THE BEST SHOW: https://...
Aug 18, 2023•26 min
The one and only OSEES rip through their new album Intercepted Message in its entirety days ahead of its release! OSEES frontman John Dwyer sits down with Tom to talk about the state of the DIY scene, the best shows they’ve ever seen, giving drugs to Mark E. Smith, and more. Plus, Tom announces the triumphant return of BEST SHOW 24! Mark your calendars for a full day of mirth, music, and mayhem starting Tuesday September 12th at 6pm PT. Watch the Osees Full Performance on YouTube (available on W...
Aug 16, 2023•2 hr 59 min
BEST SHOW BESTS! In this classic clip, Tom gets a call from STEFAN FLOWERS! (Originally aired July 28th, 2021). New to the Best Show? Check out Best Show Bests, the greatest hits of The Best Show! Available every Friday on your podcast app. SUPPORT THE BEST SHOW ON PATREON! WEEKLY BONUS EPISODES & VIDEO EPISODES! https://www.patreon.com/TheBestShow WATCH THE BEST SHOW LIVE EVERY TUESDAY NIGHT 6PM PT ON TWITCH https://www.twitch.tv/bestshow4life FOLLOW THE BEST SHOW: https://twitter.com/bests...
Aug 11, 2023•19 min
Legendary filmmaker and friend of the show LANCE BANGS stops by to talk about the new documentary “The Elephant 6 Recording Co,” Jackass pranks that never aired, and more! Listeners call in to BUILD A MUSIC VIDEO for songs that never got music videos! Tom visits a wolf sanctuary! Tom's R2 droid wreaks havoc in the Forever Dog studio! The final days of Bed, Bath, & Beyond! And more! SUPPORT THE BEST SHOW ON PATREON! WEEKLY BONUS EPISODES & VIDEO EPISODES! https://www.patreon.com/TheBestSh...
Aug 09, 2023•2 hr 58 min
BEST SHOW BESTS! In this classic clip, Tom talks to DAMIAN ABRAHAM! (Originally aired September 8th, 2015). New to the Best Show? Check out Best Show Bests, the greatest hits of The Best Show! Available every Friday on your podcast app. SUPPORT THE BEST SHOW ON PATREON! WEEKLY BONUS EPISODES & VIDEO EPISODES! https://www.patreon.com/TheBestShow WATCH THE BEST SHOW LIVE EVERY TUESDAY NIGHT 6PM PT ON TWITCH https://www.twitch.tv/bestshow4life FOLLOW THE BEST SHOW: https://twitter.com/bestshow4...
Aug 04, 2023•1 hr 44 min
Phones ring on the topic: BEST & WORST THEME PARK STORIES and Tom recounts his recent trips to both Disneyland and Universal! Hear Tom's hit single SINGLE OCCUPANT RIDER! Film director MARY BRONSTEIN calls to review a 1980 issue of TV Guide and figure out what Tom would watch as a 10 year old playing sick from school. Tom gets a call from SLICK IN CITYBRIDGE! Plus, Z Man uses his "one phone call" to set the terms for his upcoming trial... A must listen! SUPPORT THE BEST SHOW ON PATREON! WEEK...
Aug 02, 2023•3 hr 11 min
BEST SHOW BESTS! In this classic clip, Tom gets a call from HERB FROM FLOOR GUYS LANDSCAPING! (Originally aired on July 21st, 2021). New to the Best Show? Check out Best Show Bests, the greatest hits of The Best Show! Available every Friday on your podcast app. BEST SHOW T-SHIRTS AVAILABLE! BUY YOURS BEFORE JULY 14TH! https://bestshow4life.myshopify.com SUPPORT THE BEST SHOW ON PATREON! WEEKLY BONUS EPISODES & VIDEO EPISODES! https://www.patreon.com/TheBestShow WATCH THE BEST SHOW LIVE EVERY...
Jul 28, 2023•20 min
Buckle up! The one and only TIM HEIDECKER reveals some upcoming tour surprises! Tom gets an update from his old work buddy DARREN PLOPPLETON! A brand new DUDIO FOODIO where Jason tries Rap Snacks, Ultimate Coca-Cola, and MORE! Phones ring on the topic: WHAT CONCERTS OR MOVIES HAVE YOU WALKED OUT OF?! Plus, Tom recaps his experience seeing Barbie with in-studio guests ALBERTINA RIZZO and LIZZ FROM VANCOUVER! SUPPORT THE BEST SHOW ON PATREON! WEEKLY BONUS EPISODES & VIDEO EPISODES! https://www...
Jul 26, 2023•3 hr 8 min
BEST SHOW BESTS! In this classic clip, Tom has a lengthy conversation with JACK BLACK! (Originally aired on August 11th, 2015). New to the Best Show? Check out Best Show Bests, the greatest hits of The Best Show! Available every Friday on your podcast app. BEST SHOW T-SHIRTS AVAILABLE! BUY YOURS BEFORE JULY 14TH! https://bestshow4life.myshopify.com SUPPORT THE BEST SHOW ON PATREON! WEEKLY BONUS EPISODES & VIDEO EPISODES! https://www.patreon.com/TheBestShow WATCH THE BEST SHOW LIVE EVERY TUES...
Jul 21, 2023•57 min
Tom recounts his experience seeing NEIL YOUNG at the Greek Theater with a terrible crowd and phones ring on the topic: WHO HAS THE WORST FANS?! Tom welcomes the band DEER TICK to perform a live set of music and promote their new album 'Emotional Contracts' out now! Incredible artist and friend of the show, COOP swings by the studio! Tom gets a call from WADE IN SUEDEBRIDGE! And MUCH MORE! SUPPORT THE BEST SHOW ON PATREON! WEEKLY BONUS EPISODES & VIDEO EPISODES! https://www.patreon.com/TheBes...
Jul 19, 2023•3 hr 13 min
BEST SHOW BESTS! In this classic clip, Tom gets a call from PHILLY BOY ROY! (Originally aired on July 13th, 2021) New to the Best Show? Check out Best Show Bests, the greatest hits of The Best Show! Available every Friday on your podcast app. BEST SHOW T-SHIRTS AVAILABLE! BUY YOURS BEFORE JULY 14TH! https://bestshow4life.myshopify.com SUPPORT THE BEST SHOW ON PATREON! WEEKLY BONUS EPISODES & VIDEO EPISODES! https://www.patreon.com/TheBestShow WATCH THE BEST SHOW LIVE EVERY TUESDAY NIGHT 6PM ...
Jul 14, 2023•18 min
Tom returns from his London vacation with stories about seeing THE TWO BEST CONCERTS OF HIS LIFE, hanging out backstage with JARVIS COCKER, record shopping with MATT BERRY, fleeing HARROD'S, playing HIJINGO, and more! Plus, the return of the SOUND COLLAGE, The Four Horseman check in, open phones, and much more! Dig in!! BEST SHOW T-SHIRTS AVAILABLE! BUY YOURS BEFORE JULY 14TH! https://bestshow4life.myshopify.com SUPPORT THE BEST SHOW ON PATREON! WEEKLY BONUS EPISODES & VIDEO EPISODES! https:...
Jul 12, 2023•3 hr 13 min
BEST SHOW BESTS! In this classic clip, Tom and the WFMU listeners talk to MARTIN SHORT! (Originally Broadcast on WFMU on April 28th, 2009.) New to the Best Show? Check out Best Show Bests, the greatest hits of The Best Show! Available every Friday on your podcast app. BEST SHOW T-SHIRTS AVAILABLE! BUY YOURS BEFORE JULY 14TH! https://bestshow4life.myshopify.com SUPPORT THE BEST SHOW ON PATREON! WEEKLY BONUS EPISODES & VIDEO EPISODES! https://www.patreon.com/TheBestShow WATCH THE BEST SHOW LIV...
Jul 07, 2023•55 min
Enjoy the best live musical performances from the Forever Dog era of The Best Show (2022-2023) *Daniel Romano’s Outfit, "Anyone's Arms" *Mike Krol, “What’s the Rhythm” *Big Joanie, “In My Arms” *Islands, “(We Like To) Do It With the Lights On” *Sabrina Ellis, “Silk” *The Black Lips, “Hooker Jon” *Jess Cornelius and Mikal Cronin, “People Move On” *Eyelids, “Everything That I See You See Better” *Mike Watt and Toys that Kill, “TV Eye” (Stooges cover) *Chaki the Funk Wizard, “Funky Frankenstein” *L...
Jul 05, 2023•2 hr 2 min
BEST SHOW BESTS! In this classic clip, Tom talks to ADAM RESNICK! (Originally Broadcast on July 28th, 2015) New to the Best Show? Check out Best Show Bests, the greatest hits of The Best Show! Available every Friday on your podcast app. BEST SHOW T-SHIRTS AVAILABLE! BUY YOURS BEFORE JULY 14TH! https://bestshow4life.myshopify.com SUPPORT THE BEST SHOW ON PATREON! WEEKLY BONUS EPISODES & VIDEO EPISODES! https://www.patreon.com/TheBestShow WATCH THE BEST SHOW LIVE EVERY TUESDAY NIGHT 6PM PT ON ...
Jun 30, 2023•1 hr 16 min
Enjoy the Greatest Hits Vol 1 of the Forever Dog era of The Best Show, from the 24 Hour Livestream to the Kesha interview and everything in between. With your host Tom Scharpling. *Conan O'Brien and The Gorch *Taylor the Truck Driver and The Honk *Gary the Squirrel Makes Scott Rogowsky Rip Up a T-Shirt *The Kesha Interview *The Peyton Reed Ant-Man Saga *Philly Boy Roy’s Super Bowl Dreams *Jury Duty Reunion with Ronald Gladden and Cast & Producers *List Controversy - Rank the Hanks and Worst ...
Jun 29, 2023•5 hr 35 min
BEST SHOW BESTS! In this classic clip, DAVE YULE calls to interview Tom about his book It Never Ends! (Originally Broadcast on July 6th, 2021) New to the Best Show? Check out Best Show Bests, the greatest hits of The Best Show! Available every Friday on your podcast app. BEST SHOW T-SHIRTS AVAILABLE! BUY YOURS BEFORE JULY 14TH! https://bestshow4life.myshopify.com SUPPORT THE BEST SHOW ON PATREON! WEEKLY BONUS EPISODES & VIDEO EPISODES! https://www.patreon.com/TheBestShow WATCH THE BEST SHOW ...
Jun 23, 2023•21 min
The Hilarious CHRIS FLEMING swings by the studio and spins the WHEEL OF TOPICS with Tom! Hear them take calls on a rotating wheel of 15 topics- including: "Help me, I'm stuck", Scary Movie Posters, "What Did Your Uncle Do?" and MORE! Plus an exclusive world premiere from the band ISLANDS! The Four Horseman talk on HORSES (for once...) and then brainstorm a podcast bootcamp! RICKY SCHWARTZENDRUBER from Newbridge calls in! Dudio returns with a brand new DUDIO FOODIO segment! And if that somehow wa...
Jun 21, 2023•3 hr 9 min
BEST SHOW BESTS! In this classic clip, Tom and KURT VILE interview J MASCIS! (Originally Broadcast on January 13th, 2021) New to the Best Show? Check out Best Show Bests, the greatest hits of The Best Show! Available every Friday on your podcast app. SUPPORT THE BEST SHOW ON PATREON! WEEKLY BONUS EPISODES & VIDEO EPISODES! https://www.patreon.com/TheBestShow WATCH THE BEST SHOW LIVE EVERY TUESDAY NIGHT 6PM PT ON TWITCH https://www.twitch.tv/bestshow4life FOLLOW THE BEST SHOW: https://twitter...
Jun 16, 2023•53 min
The one and only KESHA on The Best Show!!! Tom talks to the international superstar about working with Rick Rubin and Kurt Vile on her new album Gag Order, meeting Neil Young, wanting to meet Jelloman, the Seinfeld Red Carpet incident, and more! PHILLY BOY ROY checks in with Tom about recent Philly news! Filmmaker MARY BRONSTEIN calls in to talk about her new movie Yeast! The Four Horseman talk UFO news, bad diners, and Pat Sajack! And Tom tries the new McDonald's Grimace Shake in honor of GRIMA...
Jun 14, 2023•3 hr 33 min
