The Best Show with Tom Scharpling
Mirth, Music, and Mayhem Every Tuesday Night hosted by Tom Scharpling. Get the Full Experience on Patreon patreon.com/thebestshow
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It's a call-heavy show this week! The topic is, would you rather be Lost at Sea or Lost In Space? This one has legs! There are some pretty amazing calls mixed in, including one Tom calls a top ten of all time! Divergences from the topic abound, Mike grills Tom on Ken Burns, new Springsteen film, and even brings us all back to our favorite childhood TV show, Lost In Space. All in all a great episode of classic Best Show!&nb...
Best Show Bests! In this classic clip, Tom gets a call from BIG BILL & LITTLE BILL! (Originally aired on November 25th, 2008)
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Director MARY BRONSTEIN zooms into the Best Show to talk to Tom about her new film If I Had Legs I'd Kick You! They discuss the new film, Mary's next moves, and much else! LAEL NEALE performs a killer set of live music at the Forever Dog Theater, promoting her latest album Altogether Stranger (out now on Sub Pop)! Phones ring on the topic: Worst 20 movies to see in IMAX! Plus, Tom gets a call from DYLAN ALBO...
BEST SHOW BESTS! In this classic clip, Tom gets a call from BILL AT CONSOLIDATED CARDBOARD! (Originally Aired May 13th, 2008)
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Callers ring on the topic of "Oh Wait, I Was Wrong!" When have you ever realized you had the wrong impression or idea of something? See what Tom and the callers find out. NATHAN GELGUD comes in to talk to Tom about the release of his graphic novel REEL POLITIK, out now via Drawn and Quarterly! They discuss, well, just about everything! Plus, Tom gets a call from WILL I. KILIA IN SCAREBRIDGE!
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BEST SHOW BESTS! In this classic, The Four Horsemen (Tom Scharpling, "AP" Mike Lisk, Pat Byrne, and Jason "Dudio" Gore) are joined by pianist Brian Heveron-Smith, who they've recruited for a songwriting session. The goal is to beat Billy Joel to the punch by writing a song with the same title as his upcoming song "Turn The Lights Back On" three days before his song's official release. The results go further than anyone cou...
It's been 25 years here at the Best Show! And this culminates our celebration! Tom, Mike, Pat, the callers, and YOU take a stroll through memory lane, talking about all the best moments on the Best Show! JOHN OLIVER zooms in to chat with Tom about all manner of things! FRANKIE COSMOS perform a terrific set of live music in the Forever Dog Theater, and lead singer/songwriter GRETA KLINE chats with Tom about her an...
BEST SHOW BESTS! In this classic clip, Darren from Work discusses his and Tom’s dads’ band, and reveals some amazing Bin Laden secrets! (Originally aired May 10th, 2011)
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BEST SHOW BESTS! In this classic clip, Tom gets a call from PHILLY BOY ROY who discusses his role in mediating the lawsuit between Hall & Oates. (Originally Aired November 28th, 2023).
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BEST SHOW BESTS! In honor of the Best Show Live Shows in Brooklyn this weekend, we're sharing this classic clip, where Tom gets a call from TERRENCE, A HIPSTER FROM BILLYBURG! (Originally aired on November 24, 2009).
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THE BEST SHOW LIVE SHOWS APPROACH! And the Four Horseman reunite as a group once again. They discuss movies at length, Pat's story, and many other things. Experimental hip hop trio clipping. perform a blistering set in the Forever Dog Theater! They join Tom for a chat afterwards. Plenty of great calls from some heavy hitters as well as a few new folks. All in all, an absolute GREAT Best Show!
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BEST SHOW BESTS! In this classic clip, PHILLY BOY ROY calls in to tell Tom about his recent trip to WEIRDOWOOD! (Originally aired on July 3rd, 2007)
The Best Show is celebrating 25 years with a live show extravaganza for the ages.
Coming to NYC, Philly, LA, and Chicago this Fall!
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In preparation for The Best Show Live Shows coming soon, callers regale Tom with their stories of the illustrious cities of Philadelphia, New York, Chicago and Los Angeles. Which comedian did someone awkwardly talk to after a show? Listen to find out! Plus, Tom discusses his recent visit to the JAWS EXHIBIT in Los Angeles, where he had an encounter with an FP! WHO IS IT? LISTEN TO FIND OUT!
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BEST SHOW BESTS! In this classic clip, Tom gets a call from REGGIE MONROE, (in)famous former Survivor contestant! (Originally aired December 16th, 2003)
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Multi-hyphenate Rebecca Sugar comes to the The Best Show Theater to perform songs from her new album Lonely Magic (available now). Tom talks with Rebecca about their time working together on Steven Universe, Rebecca's journey and growth as a musician, art in general, and more! Writer SEAN MALIN comes to discuss his new book The Podcast Pantheon (which features a section on The Best Show!) Tom and Sean talk the book, the po...
BEST SHOW BESTS! In this classic clip, BRYCE PREFONTAINE calls in and talks (what else) the Grateful Dead with Tom, and even begins taking calls! (Originally aired September 30th, 2005)
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The Best Show is celebrating 25 years with a live show extravaganza for the ages.
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Best Show is back to 9-12 EST/6-9 PST for the next few months! Comedian/actress/clowning instructor TALLIE MEDEL comes through to talk to Tom about clowning, teeth, comedy, acting and more! Callers ring on the topic of being PLEASANTLY SURPRISED! Caller Joel gets an UNPLEASANT SURPRISE while on the phone with Tom! Music Manager MARK KATES joins the show to talk music with Tom, Tallie and friend of the show/SNL Editor RYAN ...
In this episode, we hear a call from Newbridge Ratmen Centerfielder, Percy Hobart! (Originally Aired June 24th, 2015)
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The Best Show is celebrating 25 years with a live show extravaganza for the ages.
Coming to NYC, Philly, LA, and Chicago this Fall!
Tickets go on General Sale Friday July 18t...
BEST SHOW BESTS! In this classic clip, CLARE O'KANE comes through and hangs out for the majority of the episode... discussing BACK TO SCHOOL among many other things! (Originally aired on September 04th, 2018)
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ADAM FRIEDLAND zooms in to talk with Tom for the first time to talk about Adam's current show The Adam Friedland Show, as well as his past podcast Cumtown, his recent viral interview, and more! CLARE O'KANE returns to the Forever Dog Studio along with fellow stand up comedian SARA HENNESSY! They discuss Sara's new comedy special SARA FOR ONCE, directed by Clare O'Kane! We even get a surprise call from TODD BARRY! They chat...
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