Best Courtney Perry Podcasts (2024)

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Islands Live In Studio 57:24

3m ago57:24

57:24

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 p…

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PAUL SCHEER! OPTIC SINK LIVE IN STUDIO! KURT VILE CALLS IN! MORTY IN PITTSBRIDGE! 2:59:08

13m ago2:59:08

2:59:08

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! SUPPORT THE BEST…

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Steve Albini 35:31

4m ago35:31

35:31

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) 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…

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TOM PERFORMS A FULL STAND-UP SPECIAL LIVE! JOHN FROM HUMBLEBRIDGE! 2:47:02

12m ago2:47:02

2:47:02

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 fro…

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Interview: Cleopatra, All Seven of Them with Prof. Lloyd Llewellyn-Jones 1:08:17

22h ago1:08:17

1:08:17

A name more famous than its owners. The Cleopatras of Egypt (all seven of them) were remarkably influential women and rulers. Frequently taking up power and responsibilities far beyond their more famous husbands (the Ptolemies), the seven Cleopatras of Egypt (and even more in the wider Hellenistic world) are worthy of greater attention and respect.…

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Rob Halford 36:00

3d ago36:00

36:00

BEST SHOW BESTS! In this classic clip, Tom interviews Judas Priest frontman and heavy metal legend ROB HALFORD! (Originally aired November 2nd, 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. SUPPORT THE BEST SHOW ON PATREON! WEEKLY BONUS EPISODES & VIDEO EPISODE…

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TOM WRITES A STAND-SPECIAL! MARY TIMONY! BIG JIM FROM KNOXBRIDGE! MARY BRONSTEIN! 3:07:28

5d ago3:07:28

3:07:28

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! SUPPORT THE BEST SHOW ON PATREON! WEEKLY BONUS EPISODES & VIDEO EPISODES!…

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The Pyramid Texts Explained 41:31

7d ago41:31

41:31

What’s the deal? We explore the Pyramid Texts’ meaning, as well as their origins and scholarship. The Osiris achieves his apotheosis. Having awakened from death and received his offerings (or taken them by force), Unas now prepares to enter the sky at last. We add more protections and defeat more enemies (including a dramatic appearance from the fe…

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New World, Old Soul… 46:09

6d ago46:09

46:09

What's keeping me up? Murderers, terrorists, pedophiles and antisemitism. Our government and its low life, scum of the Earth, people that work for it. What's preventing me from getting sleep? Late term abortions, protests, ignorance, violence and the economy. Palestine, Iran, Israel, Canada and America. Our border, sex trafficking. Hoping Darwin an…

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Patreon Preview - Ahoy #2 53:27

20d ago53:27

53:27

Enjoy this free episode of our Patreon exclusive podcast "Ahoy", the ultimate fish sandwich review podcast, hosted by Tom Scharpling and Harri Woliner! 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/best…

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Body Positive 42:33

12d ago42:33

42:33

What's keeping me wide awake? Preventing me from counting sheep? Canada, Australia, France, Iran, Palestine... just a few of the countries driving me insane! I discuss how difficult it is to become a citizen in another country. How much smack talk certain countries talk about America. Yet need us. Rely on us. Use us. I also discuss how amazing Amer…

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TOP 50 PHRASES THAT NEED TO DIE! LIVE MUSIC FROM SYSTEM EXCLUSIVE! DOUG IN OCEANBRIDGE! JOHN GENTLE! FRUITBODIES! 3:12:04

12d ago3:12:04

3:12:04

Phones ring on the topic: TOP 50 PHRASES THAT NEED TO DIE! Hear an exclusive live set of music from Pasadena's own, SYSTEM EXCLUSIVE! Tom gets a call from DOUG IN OCEANBRIDGE! The one and only JOHN GENTLE swings by the studio to visit Tom! Plus, hear the debut song from the new music series 'Live From Six Steps Down' featuring Fruitbodies! SUPPORT …

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Unas the Skywalker. The Pyramid Texts (Part Four) 44:45

14d ago44:45

44:45

The Osiris achieves his apotheosis. Having awakened from death and received his offerings (or taken them by force), Unas now prepares to enter the sky at last. We add more protections and defeat more enemies (including a dramatic appearance from the fearsome Mafdet). Then, Unas meets the oldest of primeval gods, sails the milky way, and hears the l…

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Columbia University Nazis 31:54

13d ago31:54

31:54

Apparently being a Nazi is all the rage at Columbia University and Yale? Apparently it's very fashion forward and very 2024 to bring back the gas chamber and swastikas? What's keeping me up? The fact that Columbia University, Yale, Berkeley and colleges across America, are supporting antisemitism! They are preventing Jewish students from attending …

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Divine young cannibals. The Pyramid Texts (Part Three) 1:00:13

17d ago1:00:13

1:00:13

We leave the Duat and enter the horizon. On the walls of the antechamber, Unas’ Pyramid Texts describe the king’s entry to the sky. The ruler establishes and affirms his power. And, in a famous passage, Unas engages in some ritual cannibalism… Includes passages in English translation and ancient Egyptian. Date: c.2320 BCE. The History of Egypt Podc…

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Corey Harris of Mother 13 53:47

17d ago53:47

53:47

BEST SHOW BESTS! In this classic clip, Tom gets a call from COREY HARRIS OF MOTHER 13! (Originally Aired December 7th, 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. SUPPORT THE BEST SHOW ON PATREON! WEEKLY BONUS EPISODES & VIDEO EPISODES! https://www.patreon.c…

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Buffet of the gods. The Pyramid Texts (Part Two) 54:52

19d ago54:52

54:52

We travel deeper into the stars. Unas’ Pyramid Texts, on the walls of his burial chamber, lay out protections against serpents and dangers. They also introduce offerings, to sustain the King’s soul and nourish the gods. Includes passages in English translation and ancient Egyptian. Date: c.2320 BCE. The History of Egypt Podcast Website: www.egyptia…

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LIVE MUSIC FROM PALEHOUND! KEILI FROM WFMU! TERRI TATE! ERIC WHITE! OPEN PHONE TUESDAY! 3:03:14

19d ago3:03:14

3:03:14

It's the return of OPEN PHONE TUESDAY on the Best Show! PALEHOUND perform a killer set live in the Best Show Forever Dog Theater! Tom talks to friend of the show, WFMU DJ KEILI! And friend of the show ERIC WHITE stops by with his mother, TERRI TATE to talk about her new book! Plus, Tom reveals his love of social media stars Eddie N Chooch! Another …

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Death is only the beginning. The Pyramid Texts (Part One) 44:09

28d ago44:09

44:09

Unas in the sky with deities. Around 2320 BCE, King Unas did something interesting. His pyramid, at Saqqraa, is the first (surviving) monument to feature the Pyramid Texts. These elaborate hieroglyph texts reveal the religious rituals, references, and philosophy of the Old Kingdom Egyptians. In this episode, we begin a journey deep into the night a…

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Master Shake/Petey From The Future 39:13

24d ago39:13

39:13

BEST SHOW BESTS! In this classic clip from WFMU, legendary caller Petey visits the studio, while he and Tom take calls from MASTER SHAKE (Dana Snyder) and a strange call from PETEY FROM THE FUTURE! (Originally Aired on WFMU on February 1st, 2005). New to the Best Show? Check out Best Show Bests, the greatest hits of The Best Show! Available every F…

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The Solar Eclipse & Such… 27:22

26d ago27:22

27:22

What's keeping me up? The solar eclipse. The fact that people are willing to spend money to be able to view it. That's wild to me. I also discuss The fact that game shows, like Family Feud, have not changed since they first aired. I also talk about the things people will do for money. And not much money. It only seems to take a little bit of money …

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LIVE MUSIC FROM DANIEL ROMANO'S OUTFIT! ALBERTINA RIZZO & JAMES FRITZ! WHICH ARTIST DO YOU WANT TO SEE BEFORE THEY GO AWAY? 3:10:22

1M ago3:10:22

3:10:22

Hear a mind-blowing live set from Canadian rockers DANIEL ROMANO'S OUTFIT! The very funny ALBERTINA RIZZO and JAMES FRITZ stop by and talk to Tom about his first time seeing Bruce Springsteen live! Phones ring on the topic: WHICH ARTIST DO YOU WANT TO SEE BEFORE THEY GO AWAY? The Horseman talk about opening up a new business venture together called…

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Tribute To Joe Flaherty 50:01

1M ago50:01

50:01

The Best Show remembers the late great and hilarious Joe Flaherty. Tom was honored to interview Joe on The Best Show in May of 2023. From his acting in movies and television to his brilliance on SCTV in his youth, hear the stories and remember the man and legend in this week’s Best Show Bests. SUPPORT THE BEST SHOW ON PATREON! WEEKLY BONUS EPISODES…

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MARTIN COURTNEY (REAL ESTATE)! LIVE MUSIC FROM MARNIE STERN! COLIN BURGESS & RYAN MARTIN BROWN! PHILLY BOY ROY! 2:59:29

1M ago2:59:29

2:59:29

MARTIN COURTNEY from REAL ESTATE talks to Tom about their new album Daniel, bad sandwich chains, what makes New Jersey great, and more! The amazing MARNIE STERN plays a stellar live set of music! COLIN BURGESS and RYAN MARTIN BROWN swing by to discuss their new film Free Time! All this, plus the triumphant return of PHILLY BOY ROY! SUPPORT THE BEST…

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Something Shiny! 24:43

1M ago24:43

24:43

I have to say, I'm fairly impressed with myself in this podcast! I went into it with absolutely zero notes or idea of the topic I was going to discuss. And I managed to somehow tie things together? I'm not saying it's a great podcast. But it's well worth listening to. When I AM prepared and HAVE a topic, are my podcasts much better? At any rate as …

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Social Security & Retirement 33:32

1M ago33:32

33:32

What's keeping me up? Social security.... will I have it? Will my sons? Who's paying attention to the fact that, social security won't be available in the VERY near future? I discuss putting away money for retirement and the fact I should have listened to my mom. She knew what she was talking about. I also throw in a side note about my pet peeves w…

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Interview: God's Wives, King's Daughters - The Princesses of Amarna with Courtney Marx and ARCE 1:14:18

1M ago1:14:18

1:14:18

The daughters of Akhenaten and Nefertiti were not just "ornaments" for their parents. Like many princesses, they also participated in the religious rituals and royal pageantry of the Egyptian government. In this interview, Courtney Marx (MA, George Mason University) joins us on behalf of the American Research Center in Egypt, to discuss the Amarna …

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Patreon Preview - Meet My Friends The Friends Season 5 - Episodes 1 & 2 42:05

1M ago42:05

42:05

Enjoy these free episodes of our Patreon exclusive podcast "Meet My Friends The Friends", the ultimate Friends recap podcast, hosted by Tom Scharpling! In these episodes, the ninety-eighth and ninety-ninth episode of Friends are discussed. SUPPORT THE BEST SHOW ON PATREON! WEEKLY BONUS EPISODES & VIDEO EPISODES! https://www.patreon.com/TheBestShow …

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TOP 50 ROBOTS OF ALL TIME! LIVE MUSIC FROM MEATBODIES! REBECCA ODES & ALAN LICHT FROM LOVE CHILD! DEL TACO FROM OLDBRIDGE! 3:03:10

1M ago3:03:10

3:03:10

Phones ring on the topic TOP 50 ROBOTS OF ALL TIME! (Find out if E.T. is a robot!) The incredible MEATBODIES perform a LIVE SET of music featuring songs from their brand-new album Flora Ocean Tiger Bloom out now! REBECCA ODES and ALAN LICHT from the legendary band LOVE CHILD chat with Tom about their brand new career-spanning compilation Never Mean…

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The Greatest Pharaoh? The Reign of Thutmose III (Part 2) 3:45:56

2M ago3:45:56

3:45:56

Following a complicated rise-to-power, King Men-kheper-Ra Djehuty-messu (aka Thutmose III) achieved great victories on the battlefield. His campaigns extended far to the north and south, bringing tribute and captives into Egypt. At home, Thutmose’s building projects were enormous and elaborate. And over fifty-four years of rule, the King’s follower…

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Squatters & Haitian Gangs… 41:39

2M ago41:39

41:39

What's keeping me up? Squatters and Haiti. Screw milk! Got home owners and fire insurance? Squatters are coming to a town near you! Depending what neck of the woods you live, they have MORE rights than YOU! What else has been keeping me from sleeping soundly? Haiti. The vision of innocent people burning alive. People fearing for their lives. While …

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The Gary The Squirrel Show! With James Urbaniak, Scott Rogowsky, Anna Roisman & James Fritz! 1:34:49

2M ago1:34:49

1:34:49

BEST SHOW BESTS! In this classic clip, GARY THE SQUIRREL hosts the very first episode of his hit talk show, THE GARY THE SQUIRREL SHOW. Guests include JAMES URBANIAK, SCOTT ROGOWSKY, ANNA ROISMAN and JAMES FRITZ! (Originally Aired November 9th, 2022) New to the Best Show? Check out Best Show Bests, the greatest hits of The Best Show! Available ever…

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ALICE WETTERLUND! LIVE MUSIC FROM SPECIAL INTEREST! TERENCE IN NORTH SOUTHBRIDGE! 2:37:07

2M ago2:37:07

2:37:07

Tom chats with actor/comedian ALICE WETTERLUND about sci-fi, robots, and her hit show Resident Alien! Live Music from SPECIAL INTEREST! Tom vents on the last season of Curb with The Horseman! Plus, Tom gets a call from TERENCE IN NORTH SOUTHBRIDGE! SUPPORT THE BEST SHOW ON PATREON! WEEKLY BONUS EPISODES & VIDEO EPISODES! https://www.patreon.com/The…

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Kids Are Dicks 31:48

2M ago31:48

31:48

What's keeping me up? Asshole children! Parents allowing their kids to throw tantrums in restaurants, stores and wherever! Instead of taking them to the car or outside, parents expect US to listen to their child. Tired of seeing teens posting videos of some poor kid, minding their own business, while another teen bullies them. Hits and pushes them.…

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The Greatest Pharaoh? The Reign of Thutmose III (Part 1) 3:09:53

2M ago3:09:53

3:09:53

At the height of the 18th Dynasty (c.1495 - 1441 BCE), King Men-kheper-Ra Djehuty-messu (aka Thutmose III) ruled Egypt. The start of his reign was unusual, with power wielded primarily by the Queen-King Hatshepsut. But following Hatshepsut's death, Thutmose would rise to the challenges of rule. In this episode, we explore the King's upbringing, his…

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Big Paul In Forestbridge 41:08

2M ago41:08

41:08

BEST SHOW BESTS! In this classic clip, Tom gets a call from BIG PAUL IN FORESTBRIDGE! (Originally Aired on November 23rd, 2023.) 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.patreo…

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Self Care & Alcoholism 40:18

2M ago40:18

40:18

I discuss, living and dealing with alcoholics. That always having to care for an addict gets exhausting. Even when you love them very much, it's still tiresome. I discuss how, taking care of yourself is important. You can't take care of others if you don't care for yourself. This is not something wise or new. Everybody knows this. But it's true! We…

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PATREON GREATEST HITS! S&W/Q&A! MAKE MIKE MARVEL! FOUR HORSEMEN! JOHN GENTLE! 3:11:07

2M ago3:11:07

3:11:07

CHECK OUT WHAT YOU'RE MISSING ON PATREON! This week we've got four episodes of Patreon bonus shows for you: S&W/Q&A Make Mike Marvel The Four Horsemen The John Gentle Show IF YOU LIKE WHAT YOU HEAR SUBSCRIBE TO THE BEST SHOW PATREON! New bonus show episodes every Sunday plus full video episodes, ad free audio episodes, t-shirt club, and more!! http…

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From Memphis to Mesopotamia (Ancient Egypt & the Near East) 52:35

2M ago52:35

52:35

In New Kingdom Egypt (c.1500 – 1150 BCE), the rulers and people of the Nile Valley communicated extensively with their eastern neighbours. Trade and diplomacy were far more common than outright conflict. And the Egyptian pharaohs were highly regarded in distant courts. These contacts survive in the archaeological record: detailed texts recording in…

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Patreon Preview - The John Gentle Show Episode #1 46:56

2M ago46:56

46:56

Enjoy this free episode of our Patreon exclusive podcast "The John Gentle Show"! John Gentle, a former college poetry professor, takes over his mentor's Sunday morning college radio jazz program. Because he's not technically allowed on the City College of Passaic campus, he has an encounter with a security guard.. (Originally released on Patreon Ja…

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