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Ploptron 2024

BEST SHOW BESTS! In this classic clip, Tom gets a call from PLOPTRON 2024! (Originally Aired January 11th, 2023)

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DAN LICATA! LIVE MUSIC FROM MDOU MOCTAR! JOHN LINGAN! CHIP WHYCH IN PLAIDBRIDGE!

Comedian DAN LICATA joins the show and talks to Tom about his new special FOR THE BOYS, a comedy special filmed in front of an audience of 15-year old boys, as well as Jackass, his school days, Sebastian Maniscalco, movies and more! MDOU MOCTAR performs a blistering set of live music in the Forever Dog Theater! Author JOHN LINGAN talks to Tom about his book A Song For Everyone: A Biography of Creedence Clearwater Revival. Plus, Tom gets a call from CHIP WHYCH IN PLAIDBRIDGE!

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DAN LICATA! LIVE MUSIC FROM MDOU MOCTAR! JOHN LINGAN! CHIP WHYCH IN PLAIDBRIDGE!

Comedian DAN LICATA joins the show and talks to Tom about his new special FOR THE BOYS, a comedy special filmed in front of an audience of 15-year old boys, as well as Jackass, his school days, Sebastian Maniscalco, movies and more! MDOU MOCTAR performs a blistering set of live music in the Forever Dog Theater! Author JOHN LINGAN talks to Tom about his book A Song For Everyone: A Biography of Creedence Clearwater Revival. Plus, Tom gets a call from CHIP WHYCH IN PLAIDBRIDGE!

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Ask Tom: June 2024

Tom answers YOUR questions!

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ASK TOM! GIMME YOUR QUESTIONS!

Hey! It's Tom and I'm gonna record another episode of ASK TOM!

If you've got any questions drop them into the comments please!

Thank you and thanks for supporting the show!

Tom

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Patreon Replay: Rubinesque #8: 1998 & 1999

Enjoy this special replay of our Patreon-exclusive podcast, RUBINESQUE!

The only podcast to go through the works of Rick Rubin has returned! RUBINESQUE! In this episode, Tom, Mike, Pat and Jason break down the records Rubin touched between the years 1998 and 1999.

Including:

1998: Slayer – Diabolus in Musica

1998: Johnny Cash & Willie Nelson – VH1 Storytellers View Post

LANCE OPPENHEIM! LIVE MUSIC FROM NO JOY! TOM READS SHOUT OUTS! RONALD BRONSTEIN! ANDREW'S BIRTHDAY!

Tonight on the Best Show.... Director LANCE OPPENHEIM comes to the studio to talk to Tom about his new documentary series Ren Faire! Mutual friend of Lance and Tom RONALD BRONSTEIN joins the conversation! Also, a killer set of live music from Montreal's NO JOY live in the Forever Dog Studio, plus a chat with singer/bandleader Jasamine White-Gluz! Tom reads your shout outs on the air! And also, engineer Andrew's birthday! A great night on the Best Show! 

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LANCE OPPENHEIM! LIVE MUSIC FROM NO JOY! TOM READS SHOUT OUTS! RONALD BRONSTEIN! ANDREW'S BIRTHDAY!

Tonight on the Best Show.... Director LANCE OPPENHEIM comes to the studio to talk to Tom about his new documentary series Ren Faire! Mutual friend of Lance and Tom RONALD BRONSTEIN joins the conversation! Also, a killer set of live music from Montreal's NO JOY live in the Forever Dog Studio, plus a chat with singer/bandleader Jasamine White-Gluz! Tom reads your shout outs on the air! And also, engineer Andrew's birthday! A great night on the Best Show!  View Post

SHOUT-OUTS

SHOUT! OUTS! TOM READS SHOUT OUTS!

POST YOUR SHOUT OUTS HERE, TOM WILL SHOUT THEM OUT!

COME ON

HE READS THEM FOR YOU!

COME ON

(Post your shout-outs and Tom will read them on the show in a new segment! First come first serve, unless you post something horrible!)

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RUBINESQUE - EPISODE NINE - 2000 & 2001

The only podcast to go through the works of Rick Rubin has returned! RUBINESQUE! In this episode, Tom, Mike, Pat and Jason break down the records Rubin touched between the years 2000 and 2001.

Including the albums:

Detective Samuel Rimshodt

BEST SHOW BESTS! In this classic clip, Tom gets a call from DETECTIVE SAMUEL RIMSHODT!

New to the Best Show? Check out Best Show Bests, the greatest hits of The Best Show! Available every Friday on your podcast app.

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TOM RATES EVERYTHING! TYVEK LIVE IN STUDIO! ANDREW'S JOSHUA TREE STORY! WES'S CHEESE STORY!

Tonight, Tom takes your calls and rates everything! Albums, movies, books, people! He rates it out of 10! Who will be praised? Who will be disgraced? Tune in to find out! Also, a killer set of live music from Detroit punks TYVEK! Also, crew members Andrew and Wes tell stories of deserts, pregnancies, travel and cheese! A great show!

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TOM RATES EVERYTHING! TYVEK LIVE IN STUDIO! ANDREW'S JOSHUA TREE STORY! WES'S CHEESE STORY!

Tonight, Tom takes your calls and rates everything! Albums, movies, books, people! He rates it out of 10! Who will be praised? Who will be disgraced? Tune in to find out! Also, a killer set of live music from Detroit punks TYVEK! Also, crew members Andrew and Wes tell stories of deserts, pregnancies, travel and cheese! A great show!

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S&W/Q&A #9: Worst Venue Bathroom, Kiss Drummers, Get a Life, & More!

Tom and Jon answer YOUR questions about the worst venue bathrooms, the best Get a Life episodes, ranking Kiss drummers, and more!

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S&W/Q&A #9: Worst Venue Bathroom, Kiss Drummers, Get a Life, & More!

Tom and Jon answer YOUR questions about the worst venue bathrooms, the best Get a Life episodes, ranking Kiss drummers, and more!

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Islands Live In Studio

BEST SHOW BESTS! In this classic clip, we go back to the first official episode from the new Best Show/Forever Dog studio for a live performance from ISLANDS! Followed by an interview with the band. (Originally aired May 31st, 2022)

New to the Best Show? Check out Best Show Bests, the greatest hits of The Best Show! Available every Friday on your podcast app.

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PAUL SCHEER! OPTIC SINK LIVE IN STUDIO! KURT VILE CALLS IN! MORTY IN PITTSBRIDGE!

PAUL SCHEER stops by the studio to talk to Tom about fake books written by AI about him and the very real new book that he wrote called JOYFUL RECOLLECTIONS OF TRAUMA! Memphis TN post punk trio OPTIC SINK performs a live set! MORTY IN PITTSBRIDGE calls in! And friend of the show KURT VILE calls in to talk about Neil Young and more!

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PAUL SCHEER! OPTIC SINK LIVE IN STUDIO! KURT VILE CALLS IN! MORTY IN PITTSBRIDGE!

PAUL SCHEER stops by the studio to talk to Tom about fake books written by AI about him and the very real new book that he wrote called JOYFUL RECOLLECTIONS OF TRAUMA! Memphis TN post punk trio OPTIC SINK performs a live set! MORTY IN PITTSBRIDGE calls in! And friend of the show KURT VILE calls in to talk about Neil Young and more!

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🌞 The John Gentle Show 🌞 - Ep. 9 (feat. Jon Daly & Rob Michael Hugel)

In the season finale, it's graduation season and John Gentle tries to clear his name.

Featuring Jon Daly, Rob Michael Hugel & Emma Callahan. Directed by Andrew Gleason. Music by Simon Hanes. Artwork by Jo Minor.

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🌞 The John Gentle Show 🌞 - Ep. 9 (feat. Jon Daly & Rob Michael Hugel)

In the season finale, it's graduation season and John Gentle tries to clear his name.

Featuring Jon Daly, Rob Michael Hugel & Emma Callahan. Music by Simon Hanes. Artwork by Jo Minor.

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Steve Albini

BEST SHOW BESTS! In honor of his untimely passing, we're playing Tom's interview with musician, recording engineer and cultural icon STEVE ALBINI! (Originally broadcast on The Best Show on WFMU on August 14, 2012)

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TOM PERFORMS A FULL STAND-UP SPECIAL LIVE! JOHN FROM HUMBLEBRIDGE!

Last week, Tom Scharpling took calls to help shape a comedy special. This week, with barely a day of preparation, Tom performs a full stand-up special despite never having done stand-up comedy in his life! It's the premiere of Tom Scharpling's JOKE MIND VIRUS! Phones ring psyching Tom up and giving advice for the big event! Plus, a special call from JOHN FROM HUMBLEBRIDGE!

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TOM PERFORMS A FULL STAND-UP SPECIAL LIVE! JOHN FROM HUMBLEBRIDGE!

Last week, Tom Scharpling took calls to help shape a comedy special. This week, with barely a day of preparation, Tom performs a full stand-up special despite never having done stand-up comedy in his life! It's the premiere of Tom Scharpling's JOKE MIND VIRUS! Phones ring psyching Tom up and giving advice for the big event! Plus, a special call from JOHN FROM HUMBLEBRIDGE!

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Ahoy! #6 - Wendy's Crispy Panko Fish Sandwich

Harri delivers some Wendy's to Forever Dog for another late-night deep dive.

Created by Tom Scharpling

Hosted by Tom Scharpling and Harri Woliner

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Rob Halford

BEST SHOW BESTS! In this classic clip, Tom interviews Judas Priest frontman and heavy metal legend ROB HALFORD! (Originally aired November 2nd, 2022)

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Live in LA? We need a studio audience for next week's Best Show!

If you live within driving distance of Los Angeles and want to be in the studio audience for the live taping of Tom's debut standup special next week - Tuesday May 7th 6pm PT - please respond to this post in the comments section. Seats are VERY limited. First come first serve. Your invitation will be confirmed by DM.

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TOM WRITES A STAND-SPECIAL! MARY TIMONY! BIG JIM FROM KNOXBRIDGE! MARY BRONSTEIN!

Phones ring to help TOM WRITE A STAND-SPECIAL! The one and only MARY TIMONY performs live! AP Mike recaps the recent Kevin Smith Stone Pony event! Director Mary Bronstein calls back to review another 1980s TV Guide with Tom! Plus, Tom gets a call from BIG JIM FROM KNOXBRIDGE!

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TOM WRITES A STAND-SPECIAL! MARY TIMONY! BIG JIM FROM KNOXBRIDGE! MARY BRONSTEIN!

Phones ring to help TOM WRITE A STAND-SPECIAL! The one and only MARY TIMONY performs live! AP Mike recaps the recent Kevin Smith Stone Pony event! Director Mary Bronstein calls back to review another 1980s TV Guide with Tom! Plus, Tom gets a call from BIG JIM FROM KNOXBRIDGE!

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🌞 The John Gentle Show 🌞 - Ep. 8 (feat. Cole Escola)

John reconnects with an old flame and accusations begin flying.

Featuring Cole Escola as Joyce Conner and Emma Callahan as Eva.

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FULL VIDEO: 🌞 The John Gentle Show 🌞 - Ep. 8 (feat. Cole Escola)

John reconnects with an old flame and accusations begin flying.

Featuring Cole Escola as Joyce Conner and Emma Callahan as Eva.

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