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What is The Best Show? It used to be The Best Show On WFMU for thirteen years. Now we are on our own and making our way through the world! The show is comedy, call-ins, music and fun. It's Scharpling and Wurster and everyone else! Tell your friends that we're back and we're coming for your children!
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Double Threat with Julie Klausner & Tom Scharpling
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Double Threat with Julie Klausner & Tom Scharpling
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Podcasting icons Julie Klausner (Difficult People) and Tom Scharpling (The Best Show) team up for a fun show where they have fun and you have fun and everybody has fun. Each week, Tom and Julie careen through the best and worst of pop culture, giving the business to blockhead celebrities, rescuing shoddy podcasts, exploring obscure American subcultures, watching clips from the classics (The Munsters, Pee Wee’s Big Adventure, etc), and hanging out with amazing guests, all in the name of keepi ...
Not just another bad movie podcast, Blank Check reviews directors' complete filmographies episode to episode. Specifically, the auteurs whose early successes afforded them the rare ‘blank check’ from Hollywood to produce passion projects. Each new miniseries, hosts Griffin Newman and David Sims delve into the works of film’s most outsized personalities in painstakingly hilarious detail.
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Meet My Friends The Friends with Tom Scharpling
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Join Tom Scharpling (The Best Show) for 236 episodes of the ultimate Friends recap podcast!
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Best Show Gems with Tom Scharpling | WFMU
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Best Show Gems with Tom Scharpling | WFMU
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Best Show Gems: The Best Of The Best Show On WFMU is a twice-monthly podcast featuring highlights from the full radio show. Classic Scharpling and Wurster calls, amazing phone-ins, random weirdness and more! It's a perfect way for a beginner to get on board, or for a longtime fan to look back and remember when.
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The Best Show on WFMU with Tom Scharpling | WFMU
Tom Scharpling and WFMU
The Best Show On WFMU is now The Best Podcast On WFMU! Join Tom Scharpling as he journeys through the treacherous and hi-larious world of open phones, bizarre fake guests, and even more disturbing real guests. The podcast is all of the Mirth and Mayhem, but none of the Music!
The podcast about chain restaurants. Comedians Mike Mitchell and Nick Wiger review fast food/sit-down chains and generally argue about food/everything.
When comic Michelle Biloon visits famous tourist traps, she drags her funny friends along to enliven the experience.
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"BETA" features playful and provocative profiles of the people and works changing our world through arts, pop culture and technology. The program is hosted by Doug Gordon and airs Saturdays at 9 a.m. on the NPR News & Classical Network and 11 a.m. on The Ideas Network.
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A podcast about podcasts, bringing the world of podcasting to the UK via reviews and interviews. Hosted by George Grimwood.
When we brought comedian and laundry enthusiast Brett Davis to "talk suds with his buds" on our network, we could never have expected the seemingly affable host and innocuous topic (laundry) to result in this. Regrettably, we are contractually obligated to present The Podcast For Laundry, and apologize to the many guests dragged into Brett's endless downward spiral. Listener discretion is advised.
The "Goods & Greats" of Prove It All Night!PROVE IT SHOW is a compilation of little nuggets of great moments featured on the weekly Prove It All Night! radio show hosted by Pat Byrne, which happens every Saturday night from 9 - midnight eastern time only on WFMU.org.
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CATCH UP WITH TOM! PLUS, NÖTHING BUT A GOOD TIME BOOK CLUB!
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The Best Show will return LIVE next week, but till then, catch up with Tom for a bit and dive into the very first episoide of BEST SHOW BOOK CLUB: NÖTHING BUT A GOOD TIME - The Uncensored History of the '80s Hard Rock Explosion.
It's a hot and heavy down and dirty week on Double Threat with clips of Sam Kinison singing Mississippi Queen, Joe Piscopo cracking jokes on CD-Rom celebrity poker, young Keanu Reeves and young Prince on local TV, and Tampa Public Access TV queen Sondra Prill covering Nasty Boys. Plus friend of the show Tim Irr completes his redemption arc. Also cl…
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Ep. 15 "ConRATulations" - with Tom Scharpling
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Jon is joined by legend Tom Scharpling to review mob murderer Sammy "The Bull" Gravano's podcast "Our Thing". Formerly the underboss of John Gotti, Sammy The Bull is currently a podcaster, and eternallly a rat.
Today, director John Waters, joins us to discuss his debut novel, 'Liarmouth.' Also, Scott Thompson and Dave Foley of The Kids in the Hall stop by to talk about their hilarious reunion series for Amazon Prime. And author Co de Kloet talks about his unexpected friendship with the one and only Frank Zappa.…
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D'Angelo with Jon Gabrus and Carl Tart (LIVE)
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Jon Gabrus (Action Boyz, High and Mighty) and Carl Tart (Grand Crew, The Flagrant Ones) join the 'boys to talk gambling and Mitch's pants before a review of D'Angelo. Plus, a special edition of Snack or Wack. Recorded live at Foxwoods Resort Casino 5/6/22. Sources for this week's intro: https://www.gq.com/story/dangelo-gq-june-2012-interview?curren…
This is very, very special. 2 Jons Don't Make a Right didn't start fully formed. In fact, the idea to incorporate "guests" at all basically occurred to us in this episode! We're calling it the "Pilot". There is an air of excitement, of fun, delirious naivete that pervades this episode as Jon and Jon drive around Hollywood hammering out what the pod…
Katie Holmes in a lazy southern accent asks, “What’s the matter? See somethin’ bad?” and we are immediately transported back to the year 2000 when the trailers for this movie were EVERYWHERE. Writer and podcasting icon Starlee Kine joins us to talk about Sam Raimi’s “The Gift” - a film with an incredibly stacked cast of actors who were eager to sin…
Renaissance man Ishmael Reed reflects on his prolific career. Also, crime maestro Megan Abbott gets to the "pointe" about her novel, "The Turnout," which is set in the competitive world of ballet. And author/artist Kristen Radtke on the deep impacts of loneliness in America.
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Weekend at Bergman's - In the Mood for Love vs She's Out of My League
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Do Brett and Joe take Tom and Julie's Podcast Rescue advice?? Check out the latest episode of Weekend at Bergman's to find out - In the Mood for Love vs She's Out of My League. Subscribe to Weekend at Bergman's for new episodes every Friday where we pit arthouse movies against popcorn movies to build a new canon. SUBSCRIBE TO WEEKEND AT BERGMAN'S h…
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Burgerville with Jordan Morris and Bill Oakley (LIVE)
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Jordan Morris (Jordan, Jesse, Go!, Bubble) and Bill Oakley (The Simpsons, Portlandia) join the 'boys to exchange rideshare stories before a review of Burgerville. Plus, a special edition of Snack or Wack. Recorded live at Revolution Hall in Portland 5/1/22. Sources for this week's intro: https://www.nba.com/celtics/history/nba-teams-chronology http…
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JIM RULAND! PRE-RECORDED BEST SHOW!
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And we're back with another pre-recorded Best Show as we work on the Best Show LA Studio! But... IT'S A GOOD ONE! Tom chats with Jim Ruland, author of Corporate Rock Sucks: The Rise and Fall of SST Records. If you're a fan of SST Records, this is for you! If not, it's still for you!
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Podcast Rescue: Weekend at Bergman's
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Tom and Julie perform an emergency podcast rescue on Brett and Joe's new movie podcast Weekend at Bergman's. Tom recounts his Hawaiian vacation and brings gifts for Julie and Brett. Trumbo in a tub full of gumbo with Gummo. The Impromptu Lobotomies, Jello Biafra, Jason Alexander's McDLT commercial, Sam Kinison sucks, The Young Ones US, Brett's blok…
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For Love of the Game with Olivia Craighead
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Is this not America? Is baseball not America’s favorite pastime? Is “For Love of the Game” a Sam Raimi movie? Technically speaking, sure! It’s about a guy who’s trying not to lose both his hand and his lady - some very Raimi-esque themes. Gawker’s Olivia Craighead returns to the pod to talk about Kevin “Straight Outta Compton” Costner, and we go lo…
Emily Saint John Mandel on her latest novel, 'Sea of Tranquility,' which spans almost 500 years. Also, documentary director Gorman Bechard shares the untold story of former Wilco musician Jay Bennett. And Steve Almond talks about his debut novel, 'All the Secrets of the World.'
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Cornish Pasty with Jon Gabrus (LIVE)
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Jon Gabrus (Action Boyz, High and Mighty) joins the 'boys to discuss their fiber intake before a review of Cornish Pasty. Plus, another edition of The Wiger Challenge. Recorded live at Stand Up Live in Phoenix 4/28/22. Sources for this week's intro: https://www.npr.org/2021/03/11/975663437/march-11-2020-the-day-everything-changed https://www.phoeni…
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THE EASTER EPISODE! FAMILY VACATIONS!
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Here it is! The "live" show recorded on April 17th, 2022. A lot has happened since then, but I believe we discuss ghost kitchens and family vacations! It's a fun one!
5 minutes of my dog sleeping. Some birds chirp here and there. Guaranteed to soothe!
Tom and Julie listen to Pusha T's Filet-o-Fish diss track and Tom records a reply track. Tom and Julie learn How to Get a Greaser Nickname and witness the debut of professional wrestler The Shockmaster. Listener edits of John Kassir ordering a pizza and Ernest Borgnine Lost in Translation. Plus Forever Dog CEO Joe Cilio joins the show to explain wh…
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$4.4 million, a murder of crows, and a cursed crashed plane…the ingredients for a real nail-biter of a fable! Filmmaker Kevin Smith (yep, THAT Kevin Smith) joins us to talk about one of his favorite films - 1998’s “A Simple Plan” - and to pay tribute to the late producer Jim Jacks, who shepherded several filmmakers (such as Raimi, the Coens, Richar…
In this member drive edition of the show, we revisit interviews with filmmaker Lisa D'Apolito, journalist Matt Taibbi, and award-winning emcee Shad Kabango.
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Bojangles with Jesse Farrar and Mike Hale (LIVE)
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Jesse Farrar & Mike Hale join the 'boys to discuss their preferred celestial objects and Nashville eats before a review of Bojangles. Recorded live at Zanies Comedy Club in Nashville on 4/20/22. Sources for this week's intro: https://online.maryville.edu/business-degrees/americas-gilded-age/ https://www.american-rails.com/cornelius-vanderbilt.html …
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BEST SHOW BOOK CLUB - UNREQUITED INFATUATIONS
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BEST SHOW BOOK CLUB is back! In this episode, Tom Scharpling, Jason Gore, Michael Lisk and Pat Byrne speak with the author of "Unrequited Infatuations," Stevie Van Zandt!
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Ep 13: SOPRANOS PODCAST REVIEWS-AGOOL Pt. 2 - "Finn on Finn Action" - With Will Janowitz
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Finn DeTrolio himself, Actor, writer and Sopranos castmember Will Janowitz joins Jon to review Sopranos podcasts "CUT TO BLACK: A Sopranos Sit-Down" and "IN AT THE END: An Obsessive Analysis of The Sopranos". Truly an episode you 'can't refuse'!
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The Top 10 Movie Scenes of All Time (Part 2)
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Tom and Julie conclude their definitive rankings of the Top 10 Movie Scenes of All Time with contenders from Head, Network, Happy Gilmore, and more. Who will take the crown?? What is the best movie scene of all time?? Plus the Double Threat biopic. And high school football, mannequin hands, Greedy Gretchen, Fauci & Sullly Pay-Per-View f***fest, and…
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The Quick and The Dead with Roman Mars
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Considered a bit of a “blank check” for actress Sharon Stone (she used her clout to bring Sam Raimi, Russell Crowe, and a babyfaced Leonardo DiCaprio to the project), “The Quick and The Dead” may have been too quirky for mainstream audiences and too earnest for the post-Tarantino generation of cinephiles back in 1995. But boy, does it slap in 2022!…
Actor and director Sarah Polley joins us to discuss her debut book, 'Run Towards the Danger.' Also, showrunner George Pelecanos on the HBO mini-series, 'We Own This City.' And Elaine Hsieh Chou talks about her novel, 'Disorientation.'
Van Robichaux (Brooklyn Nine-Nine, Fist Fight) joins the 'boys to discuss Jacques-Imo's and Postmates robots before a review of Popeyes. Plus, the 'boys give up treats they hold dear in the return of My Snackrifice. Want more Doughboys? Check out our Patreon!: https://patreon.com/doughboys See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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A SUPER SIZED BEST SHOW! THE FINAL SHOW FROM THE NJ STUDIO! MIKE IN BAYBRIDGE! WHAT ARE THE BEST DINER MENU ITEMS OF ALL TIME?
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The Best Show is moving its studio from NJ to LA so we bid farewell to the Jersey City studio the only way we know how - with TONS OF GUESTS, STORIES, LAUGHS, SONGS, BEST SHOW SECRETS and DINER TALK! MIKE IN BAYBRIDGE checks in! A LEGENDARY BEST SHOW TO CLOSE THE NJ STUDIO!
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2 Jons Don't Make a Right Pt. 2 - with Kulap Vilaysack
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Jon and Jon are joined by actor and comedian and podcaster Kulap Vilaysack for a right-turnless drive where they 1. Get into a car accident and confront the other driver and 2. Heckle an anti-mask protest and then Jon feels bad about it but ultimately, fuck it right? Or fuck it LEFT? Becasue two Jons DON'T make a right is the podcast.…
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The Top 10 Movie Scenes of All Time (Part 1)
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Tom and Julie review the nominations for the definitive list of the Top 10 Movie Scenes of All Time. We're talking the good stuff. No "Here's looking at you kid" or "Frankly my dear I don't give a damn" on this list. We're going deep to find the best movie scenes ever from the likes of PTA, John Waters, Muriel's Wedding, Jackass, and more. Plus Tom…
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KLAATU BARADA NIKTO - did we get that right? Writer Eva Anderson (WeCrashed, You’re the Worst) joins us as we attempt to answer several questions related to the final entry in the Evil Dead trilogy - 1993’s Army of Darkness. Why was this film not called MEDIEVAL DEAD? Did Embeth Davidtz and Liam Neeson talk about Sam Raimi on the set of Schindler’s…
The former “Late Show with Stephen Colbert” writer Jen Spyra talks about her debut short-story collection. Also, Sandi Tan on her acclaimed documentary, “Shirkers,” and her latest novel, “Lurkers.” And director David Prior joins us to discuss the challenges he faced making his eerie horror film, "The Empty Man."…
In September of 2021, Gilbert Gottfried called in to The Best Show as part of TOM DOESN'T KNOW, an episode of surprise guests booked by the producers. Gilbert was the first guest of the night and recounts Tom's appearance on his own podcast, early Letterman appearances, his time on SNL, an Alan Thicke impression, and more... Special thanks to Perry…
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True Food Kitchen with Claudia O'Doherty
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Claudia O'Doherty (Killing It, Long Shot, Love) joins the 'boys to talk about Mitch's trip to Key West before a review of True Food Kitchen. Plus, a special edition of Slop Quiz. Sources for this week's intro: https://www.drweil.com/health-wellness/balanced-living/meet-dr-weil/about-andrew-weil-m-d/ https://www.forbes.com/sites/robdube/2019/12/02/h…
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WHO ARE THE BEST AND WORST PEOPLE FROM EACH STATE? MIKE IN BAYBRIDGE! REMEMBERING GILBERT!
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Phones ring on the topic: who is the best person from each state...and who is the worst! MIKE IN BAYBRIDGE reveals his lost 80's hardcore connections... Plus, honoring the late great Gilbert Gottfried.
