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
This week Tom and Julie are treating you to the story of their failed Dairy Queen commercial audition, talking about the end of The Shining, the current cast of SNL, and debut the dumb person’s reading club! Plus they watch clips of a possible inductee into the High Pants Hall of Fame Class of 2026, Chuck Berry creepily talking about selling his Cadillacs, and listen to Robert Preston's "Chicken Fat."
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This week Tom and Julie are back and finally doing a back to school episode! Join us as we watch a Staples commercial featuring Alice Cooper, an inappropriate Dutch commercial about learning English, a horrifying/confusing Morton's back to school clothing sale commercial, a sickening ABC healthy eating PSA, and we talk about the significance of the chicken sandwich.
CLIPS FROM THIS WEEK'S EPISODE:
-Back to school commercial starring ...
This week Tom and Julie finally got to see the OFFICIAL Double Threat tattoo from our friend Brian, talk about the new upcoming Woody Allen film, and praise the late great Dolly Parton. Plus they watched clips of a fan saying something strange to Steven Spielberg, Kacey Musgraves unusual new concert set piece, a reporter asking transphobic protestors to name 5 WNBA players, and an old woman who received an inappropriate license pla...
This week Tom and Julie let the conversation begin and it went into some slick, neat and raw stuff we weren't expecting! Plus we watched clips of Marco Rubio revealing what his favorite song is, a friendly reminder from one of our new favorite people on the internet, a Today Show guest erupting on Kathie Lee & Hoda, and we revisited the classic clip of Garth Brooks announcing he's joining Facebook.
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This week Tom and Julie are in the same room!! WHAT?! Julie traveled all the way from New York to LA to join Tom in watching clips of a new nude dining experience in Florida, Mickey Rooney and Judy Garland's luncheon party in 1939, a creepy 70s Faygo commercial, the 1980s Pumper commercial, and try Donut Hut for the first time!
CLIPS FROM THIS WEEK'S EPISODE:
-Nude dining experience opens in Florida
This week Tom and Julie put their minds and stomachs to the test as they watch RFK Jr. admit he will "literally eat anything", and check out a snippet of his new cooking show "The Real Food Show!". Plus they talk about what are the best and worst karaoke songs, and watch a clip of Johnny Depp surprising Comic Con fans as Ebenezer Scrooge.
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-Shout out to Shelby for the awesome photos! Follow them at ...
This week Tom and Julie break the news of ProPublica's investigation into the financials of Nick Adams charity to our old pal, and Nick Adams aficionado, Brett Boham! Plus they talk about Betty Grable, creepy crawls, and come up with a simple jingle to remember Steven Spielberg movie titles.
CLIPS FROM THIS WEEK'S EPISODE:
-Nick Adams FLAG Investigation
https://www.propublica.org/article/trump-nick-adams-state-flag-charity-civics-stat...
This week Tom and Julie want to take you on a Podyssey as they watch clips of 17 time World Series of Poker winner Phil Hellmuth eating food in a strange way, 3 dudes sneaking in to the see The Odyssey using a Trojan Horse, and Becky Hammon taking a tumble courtside. Plus they talk all about LeBron getting traded to the 76ers, and plan Carson's wedding.
Don't miss the livestream this month on Wednesday 7/29 at 8pm ET (5pm PT) only a...
This week Tom and Julie realize they might actually be fans of Curtis Sliwa after his bizarre rant on TMZ following Taylor Swifts wedding. Plus they watch clips of the new animatronics at Stew Leonard's, the greatest Murder She Wrote promo of all time, a 10-10-220 commercial starring Christopher Llyod, and invent A24 for Dogs!
CLIPS FROM THIS WEEK'S EPISODE:
-Curtis Sliwa Blasts Taylor Swift for Madison Square Garden Wedding
This week Tom and Julie suffer through watching clips of Kevin Spacey's appearance on Club Random with Bill Maher, and Jeff Bridges confessing his love of AI music to bonehead podcaster Theo Von. Plus we talk about 30 Odd Foot of Grunts, the state of horror movies in 2026, and Tom and Julie start casting for a new teacher movie.
CLIPS FROM THIS WEEK'S EPISODE:
-Kevin Spacey on Club Random
This week Tom and Julie are both upset by movies they watched recently, but for very different reasons - tune in to find out why! Plus they watch clips of Alec Baldwin sternly asking for the whereabouts of his luggage from Iberia Airlines, a Philadelphia crossing guard recounting a violent crash while eating an ice cream cone, Cathy Mitchell showing off her famous ramen recipe, and a sea lion stealing a man's giant fish.
This week Tom and Julie finally celebrate the Knicks huge NBA finals win, Julie shares here firsthand account of the insane victory parade in New York, we watch a very drunk Mikal Bridges' celebrate on Instagram live, and a 1993 Nobody Beats The Wiz commercial featuring the Knicks. Enjoy!
UPDATE: This month's livestream has been moved back a week and will now take place on Wednesday 7/1 at 8pm ET (5pm PT) at https://patre...
This week Tom and Julie adopt a new slogan for Double Threat courtesy of our good pal Patton Oswalt, and take a look at Jerry Seinfeld's appearance on Adam Carolla's podcast, and meet our new friend Dale The Mortician. Plus Tom and Julie prepare for The Knicks to possibly win the NBA Finals (this episode was record on 6/12).
CLIPS FROM THIS WEEK'S EPISODE:
-Patton Oswalt shouts out Double Threat on Conan O'Brien Needs a Friend
This week Tom and Julie attempt to temper their excitement for The Knicks Finals run by watching clips of The Rizzler getting real for the first time, a horrifying Woody Allen Airbnb in Spain, and a super-cut of people falling down the Carrington Manor stairs in Dynasty. Plus some movie talk including the invention of the Cann't Film Festival, Kentucky Fried Podcast, and Carson spoils Scary Movie 6.
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-T...
This week Tom and Julie dug deep into their clip document to FINALLY watch some of YOUR submissions that have been staring back at them for over a year! Plus Tom talks about sleeping in his car and Julie shares her wild Double Threat related dream.
CLIPS FROM THIS WEEK'S EPISODE:
-A kid does his best Macho Man impression for Macho Man
https://www.instagram.com/p/DEdlS3MMS_x/
-Hulk Hogan & Randy Savage join forces
This week Tom and Julie get patriotic while watching a clip of America's favorite clown singing the National Anthem, and they take a look at some newly uncovered wine cooler commercials starring Ringo Starr, and see what David Byrne was up to at an illusion museum. Plus they talked about The Mandalorian and Grogu, Michael, Drake's "Iceman", and what a Huell from Breaking Bad spinoff would look like.
Please enjoy this unlocked Patreon Livestream from July of 2025 when we ranked the best ice cream truck treats, and found out the disgusting truth behind Ted Cruz sandwich eating habits! We'll be back next week with a brand new episode!
Ted Cruz Reddit post: https://www.reddit.com/r/jerseymikes/comments/1mdni6l/ted_cruz_sighting_troubling/
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This week Tom and Julie watch clips of John Mellencamp roasting a fan, Cillian Murphy revealing he is a massive Frank Zappa fan, and a deep dive into talk show drill sergeants. Plus a check in with Producer Carson after staying the night in a "murder motel" in Las Vegas, and the reveal of the first Double Threat tattoo from friend of the show Brian!
CLIPS FROM THIS WEEK'S EPISODE:
-Sgt. Julu
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This week Tom and Julie try the very first prototype of the Double Threat beverage, courtesy of Drink Labs! Plus we watch clips of Russell Brand's bible buffoonery on Piers Morgan's show, David Cross roasting Bill Maher, and a unusual Canadian Pizza Delight commercial from 1984.
Check out Drink Labs and craft your own beverage at https://thedrinklabs.com
CLIPS FROM THIS WEEK'S EPISODE:
-Piers Morgan asks Russell Brand which Bible...
This week Tom and Julie were dragged into the world of G. Gordon Liddy cameos thanks to YOU! We watched G. Gordon Liddy appear on Beverly Hillbillies TV special, G. Gordon Liddy's "Gold" commercial, G. Gordon Liddy appear on an episode of Encyclopedia Brown, and took a look at G. Gordon Liddy's Corvette. Enjoy!
Don't miss the livestream this month on Wednesday 4/29 at 8pm ET (5pm PT) only at https://patreon.com/doublethreatpod...
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