Jon Wurster Podcasts

The first episode of Make Mike Marvel is now available on Patreon! AP Mike and his son Brett Davis are watching every MCU movie starting with Iron Man (2008). Will Mike have anything good to say about them? Listen to find out! The audio episode is available at the $5 tier and above The video episode is available at the $10 tier and above SIGN UP FO…

BEST SHOW BESTS! In this episode, Tom gets a call from Blake in Lower Newbridge Heights! (Originally Aired May 11, 2021) New to the Best Show? Check out Best Show Bests, the greatest hits of The Best Show! Available every Friday on your podcast app. WATCH THE BEST SHOW LIVE EVERY TUESDAY NIGHT 6PM PT ON TWITCH https://www.twitch.tv/bestshow4life SU…

This week we sit down with Ian MacKaye. Ian MacKaye! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Joshua Doan and Kevin McCracken

WILL MENAKER and MATT CHRISTMAN from CHAPO TRAP HOUSE zoom in to discuss THE TOP 50 WORST MOVIE CHARACTERS OF ALL TIME! HERB BROWNSTONE calls in! A hell of a Best Show! WATCH THE BEST SHOW LIVE EVERY TUESDAY NIGHT 6PM PT ON TWITCH https://www.twitch.tv/bestshow4life SUPPORT THE BEST SHOW ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/TheBestShow WATCH VIDEO E…

The first episode of S&W/Q&A is now available on Patreon! Tom and Jon answer questions about Robert Pollard stories, favorite Flock of Seagulls songs, and bands that one of them likes but the other one doesn’t. Plus Tom tells the story of the day that Jon met his boss Jim at the sheet music store. It's a really fun and candid look into Tom and Jon'…

This wee we have a wonderful conversation with War On Women's Brooks Harlan! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Joshua Doan and Kevin McCracken

BEST SHOW BESTS! In this classic clip from The Best Show on WFMU with Tom Scharpling, Tom gets a call from a Star Wars "Insider" who may or may not be Peyton Reed. (Originally aired in December 2000 on WFMU; intro to this clip originally aired on July 21st, 2015) New to the Best Show? Check out Best Show Bests, the greatest hits of The Best Show! A…

You want a jam packed show? THIS IS IT. Featuring the hilarious CARL TART in studio! Hear Tom quiz Carl on his long running showbiz accolades and more! SEAN CLEMENTS of Hollywood Handbook swings by! Cartoonist NATHAN GELGUD reveals the long awaited (written on air) illustrated children's book MY PET FLY! Tom gets a call from DOWNTOWN DONNIE DEE OF …

BEST SHOW BESTS! In this classic clip, Tom gets a call from Sherm and Tad Throckmorton! (Originally aired April 14th, 2021) New to the Best Show? Check out Best Show Bests, the greatest hits of The Best Show! Available every Friday on your podcast app. WATCH THE BEST SHOW LIVE EVERY TUESDAY NIGHT 6PM PT ON TWITCH https://www.twitch.tv/bestshow4life…

This week have a wonderful talk with Daniel Sea. Daniel Sea (he/they) is a trans non-binary actor, musician and artist. Sea has worked in film, theater and TV series. They played the first recurring transmasculine role on television, appearing from 2006-2009 as Max in Showtime’s The L Word. In 2022, he revised his role as Max for the current iterat…

The one and only MATT BERRY joins Tom in studio! Phones ring on the topic: BEST QUITTING & GETTING FIRED STORIES! Hear a debut song from EYELIDS upcoming album: "A COLOSSAL WASTE OF LIGHT"! Tom gets a call from TEENY KEN FROM NORTHBRIDGE! Plus, hear a detailed recount of the time Tom went face-to-face with RAY LIOTTA! Don't miss this one! We're on …

BEST SHOW BESTS! In this episode, Darren From Work unearths a relic from Tom's childhood... "THE NEWBRIDGE WALL"! (Originally aired Oct 28, 2015) New to the Best Show? Check out Best Show Bests, the greatest hits of The Best Show! Available every Friday on your podcast app. WATCH THE BEST SHOW LIVE EVERY TUESDAY NIGHT 6PM PT ON TWITCH https://www.t…

This week with sit down with Matt Kreutz, the founder of Firebrand bread. Matt founded Firebrand with the goal of making a positive impact on his community by hiring homeless and previously incarcerated people. Firebrand was born out of Matt Kreutz's determination to make the best damn bread possible while building a business that helps people. His…

WOW! This show has it ALL! A LIVE SET and interview with LOU BARLOW?! YES! A SURPRISE DROP IN from the legendary NARDWUAR?! YES YES!!! A historic and chilling call from MISFITS CLAUDE IN HORRORBRIDGE?! Baby, you better tap that play button and have a seat... WATCH THE BEST SHOW LIVE EVERY TUESDAY NIGHT 6PM PT ON TWITCH https://www.twitch.tv/bestsho…

BEST SHOW BESTS! In this classic episode, PAUL RUDD swings by the studio and talks about Ant-Man, Anchorman, Paul McCartney and more! Plus, PHILLY BOY ROY asks Rudd some hard-hitting questions! New to the Best Show? Check out Best Show Bests, the greatest hits of The Best Show! Available every Friday on your podcast app. WATCH THE BEST SHOW LIVE EV…

Note from Pepper: This episode is special for me. J Robbins is my favorite producer and I never in a million years thought I would get the chance to have a conversation with him. Yay! Robbins began his career as a bassist for Government Issue, and has also led five of his own bands: Jawbox, Rollkicker Laydown, Burning Airlines, Channels, and Office…

YES! It was BRING A CELEBRITY TO THE BEST SHOW STUDIO NIGHT on The Best Show and boy oh boy is this one wild show! WATCH THE BEST SHOW LIVE EVERY TUESDAY NIGHT 6PM PT ON TWITCH https://www.twitch.tv/bestshow4life SUPPORT THE BEST SHOW ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/TheBestShow WATCH VIDEO EPISODES OF THE BEST SHOW: https://www.youtube.com/best…

BEST SHOW BESTS! In this classic clip, Tom and special guest Adam Resnick get a call with the mythic Newbridge legend Raccoon Face! New to the Best Show? Check out Best Show Bests, the greatest hits of The Best Show! Available every Friday on your podcast app. WATCH THE BEST SHOW LIVE EVERY TUESDAY NIGHT 6PM PT ON TWITCH https://www.twitch.tv/bests…

This week we sit down with the amaizing Kim Coletta! Kim bought her first bass from David Grubbs (Squirrelbait, Bastro, Gastr del Sol) when they both attended college in Washington, DC. After graduating, much to her father's chagrin, she started Jawbox with J. Robbins and Adam Wade. Shortly after, Coletta founded DeSoto Records to put out Edsel and…

Unfunny and wish you were funnier? Funny but wish you were “Tom Scharpling funny”? Hear Tom help callers get better at The Art of Being Funny! PHILLY BOY ROY calls in to reveal his Superbowl LVII fate! Plus, the return of the SOUND COLLAGE and much much more! It's all right here, my friend! WATCH THE BEST SHOW LIVE EVERY TUESDAY NIGHT 6PM PT ON TWI…

BEST SHOW BESTS! In this classic clip, Tom has an extended interview with indie rock legends Yo La Tengo! (Originally Aired June 2nd, 2015) New to the Best Show? Check out Best Show Bests, the greatest hits of The Best Show! Available every Friday on your podcast app. WATCH THE BEST SHOW LIVE EVERY TUESDAY NIGHT 6PM PT ON TWITCH https://www.twitch.…

This week we sit down with the amazing Zach Barocas. Zach is best known for his drumming in Jawbox, The Up On In, and BELLS≥. He is currently at work composing material for his latest project, New Freedom Sound. Since 2001, he has served as editor and publisher of The Cultural Society, a primarily-poetry micropress. He lives in Brooklyn with his wi…

THIS IS A HUGE ONE! PEYTON REED makes his triumphant return to share some HUGE NEWS with Tom that, let's just say, is the payoff of a lifetime! MARC MARON visits the Forever Dog studio for the first time and talks to Tom about his upcoming HBO special From Bleak To Dark and much more! Plus, Tom gets a troubling call from NJ Congressman, SEAN Y. CON…

BEST SHOW BESTS! In this classic clip, Tom, along with guests Lisa Jane Persky, Joe Mande and Gabe Delahaye have an interesting conversation with Carl The Sound Engineer. New to the Best Show? Check out Best Show Bests, the greatest hits of The Best Show! Available every Friday on your podcast app. WATCH THE BEST SHOW LIVE EVERY TUESDAY NIGHT 6PM P…

This week Kevin and Pepper talk with Gordon Withers! Gordon is a Post-Punk Cellist residing in the suburbs of Washington, DC. He plays cello with the J. Robbins Band, New Freedom Sound, Betwixt, and many others. He is best known for his cello tribute albums including Jawbreaker on Cello, Dark Side of the Moon on Cello, and Jawbox on Cello. In his “…

Who are the 50 MOST BORING PEOPLE alive? Tom decides with callers! PHILLY BOY ROY checks in with Tom on The Eagles and more! Plus, a special SOUND COLLAGE! A great show! WATCH THE BEST SHOW LIVE EVERY TUESDAY NIGHT 6PM PT ON TWITCH https://www.twitch.tv/bestshow4life SUPPORT THE BEST SHOW ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/TheBestShow WATCH VIDEO …

BEST SHOW BESTS! In this classic clip, Tom talks with the one and only Molly Shannon! (Originally Aired Tuesday, May 5, 2015) New to the Best Show? Check out Best Show Bests, the greatest hits of The Best Show! Available every Friday on your podcast app. WATCH THE BEST SHOW LIVE EVERY TUESDAY NIGHT 6PM PT ON TWITCH https://www.twitch.tv/bestshow4li…

This week we sit down the amazing Jon Wurster! Jon is an American drummer and comedy writer. As a musician, he is best known for his work with Superchunk, the Mountain Goats, and Bob Mould.He is also known for appearing on The Best Show with Tom Scharpling. He's recorded and performed live with Jay Farrar, Ben Gibbard, Robert Pollard, Katy Perry, T…

Anonymous callers join Tom in the solitary serenity of the ol' lighthouse for some top secret LIGHTHOUSE CONFESSIONS! Hear their darkest truths finally revealed! One of which comes from DARVAN IN UPPER SOUTH NEWBRIDGE! Plus, A.P. is forced to read a stunning public statement after losing last week's Giants vs. Eagles bet with producer Andrew! Surpr…

BEST SHOW BESTS! In this episode, Tom gets a call from his mailman, SKIP MAGELLAN! New to the Best Show? Check out Best Show Bests, the greatest hits of The Best Show! Available every Friday on your podcast app. WATCH THE BEST SHOW LIVE EVERY TUESDAY NIGHT 6PM PT ON TWITCH https://www.twitch.tv/bestshow4life SUPPORT THE BEST SHOW ON PATREON: https:…

Mitch was the mystery 2nd Guitar player on Jawbreaker Dear You tour. He's also a husband, father, and one of the nicest guys we know. Mitch talks about growing up in a Central Valley conservative house, hiding your devil music records, and answering the age old question: Who's that guy next to Blake? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphon…

WHAT A SHOW! Tom and the crew pit sixty-four classic Tom Hanks characters against each other with the help of DUFFY BOUDREAU, ALBERTINA RIZZO and CONNOR RATLIFF! WHICH HANKS WILL REIGN SUPREME?! Will an underdog shock us?! A true celebration of America’s favorite actor - BEST SHOW STYLE! WATCH THE BEST SHOW LIVE EVERY TUESDAY NIGHT 6PM PT ON TWITCH…

BEST SHOW BESTS! This week, we go back to the first episode of 2022 for the first of many calls from the one and only "Mike In Baybridge"! (Originally Aired January 4th, 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. WATCH THE BEST SHOW LIVE EVERY TUESDAY NIGHT …

Brandon began interviewing survivors of narcissistic and domestic abuse on his podcast, Narcissist Apocalypse in 2019, I began interviewing survivors of narcissistic and domestic abuse on my podcast, Narcissist Apocalypse. In that time, he’s published over 120 survivor stories, interviewed countless experts in the field, from therapists, to lawyers…

New year. New Best Show! And we’re back with a big one! Director JASON WOLINER stops by to talk about his new Peacock show, PAUL T. GOLDMAN! Tom attempts to convince comedian SALLY BURTNICK to move to LA! PLOPTRON 2024 calls in. A CLASSIC BEST SHOW! WATCH THE BEST SHOW LIVE EVERY TUESDAY NIGHT 6PM PT ON TWITCH https://www.twitch.tv/bestshow4life SU…

BEST SHOW BESTS! Philly Boy Roy calls in and recites "Twas The Night Before Christmas Future, Philly Style"! (Originally aired December 23rd, 2014) New to the Best Show? Check out Best Show Bests, the greatest hits of The Best Show! Streaming every Thursday night on Twitch at 6pm PT and available every Friday on your podcast app. WATCH THE BEST SHO…

UNLEASH THE 2022 BEST SHOW HOLIDAY PARTY!!! An in studio appearance from PHILLY BOY ROY?! Yes. A MINI MTV REUNION featuring: MATT PINFIELD! DAVE HOLMES! JESSE CAMP! JAKE FOGELNEST! DAMIEN FAHEY! Also yes!!! This is one for the ages, folks. Dig in, buckle up, and... HAPPY HOLIDAYS! WATCH THE BEST SHOW LIVE EVERY TUESDAY NIGHT 6PM PT ON TWITCH https:…

BEST SHOW BESTS! In this episode, Tom gets a call from comedian Connor O'Malley! (Originally aired January 9, 2018) New to the Best Show? Check out Best Show Bests, the greatest hits of The Best Show! Streaming every Thursday night on Twitch at 6pm PT and available every Friday on your podcast app. WATCH THE BEST SHOW LIVE EVERY TUESDAY NIGHT 6PM P…

Tom asks for your most ridiculous rideshare tales! Hear all about the weird and frightening world of ridesharing! Plus, Tom poses a challenge to the Twitch chat, we learn all about the staff soda can threats and much more! A great show! WATCH THE BEST SHOW LIVE EVERY TUESDAY NIGHT 6PM PT ON TWITCH https://www.twitch.tv/bestshow4life SUPPORT THE BES…

Our fifth episode takes us down south to beautiful Kentucky, home to Chris Robertson and hard-charging Southern rockers Black Stone Cherry. Chris tells us about his twin influences of rock and country, his unwavering belief in his band and his tour ritual of collecting Pokemon cards. Plus Mark and Paul discuss Christmas songs and Mark's year-round …

BEST SHOW BESTS! In this episode, Tom gets a call from David Crosby! (Part of our "Tom Doesn't Know" episode from September 29th, 2021) New to the Best Show? Check out Best Show Bests, the greatest hits of The Best Show! Streaming every Thursday night on Twitch at 6pm PT and available every Friday on your podcast app. WATCH THE BEST SHOW LIVE EVERY…

The amazing SABRINA ELLIS (A Giant Dog, Sweet Spirit) performs LIVE in the Forever Dog studio and chats to Tom about their upcoming singles, solo album, and...a brand new A Giant Dog record! Phones ring on the topic: HOW DO YOU GET THROUGH THE HOLIDAYS? Plus, Tom gets a long awaited call from COREY HARRIS OF MOTHER 13! WATCH THE BEST SHOW LIVE EVER…

BEST SHOW BESTS! In this episode, Tom gets a call from Chad Jennings! (Originally Aired March 16, 2021) New to the Best Show? Check out Best Show Bests, the greatest hits of The Best Show! Streaming every Thursday night on Twitch at 6pm PT and available every Friday on your podcast app. WATCH THE BEST SHOW LIVE EVERY TUESDAY NIGHT 6PM PT ON TWITCH …

We’ve reached episode four, which makes Stage Times officially bigger than The Godfather and Austin Powers. Our guest this week is Robyn Hitchcock, a man with enough stories to fill an entire season. His rambly chat with Mark and Paul covers his friendship with R.E.M., having his young mind blown by Captain Beefheart (complete with 100% accurate Be…

Tom is joined in studio by the legendary KEITH MORRIS! The original frontman and founding member of Black Flag, Circle Jerks, OFF! chats with Tom about the brand new OFF! album "Free LSD", out now on Fat Possum records, his book "My Damage: The Story of a Punk Rock Survivor", the endless legal battle with SST records, and so much more! Plus, future…

BEST SHOW BESTS! Andrew Dice Clay calls in to talk to Tom and guest Kevin Corrigan! New to the Best Show? Check out Best Show Bests, the greatest hits of The Best Show! Streaming every Thursday night on Twitch at 6pm PT and available every Friday on your podcast app. WATCH THE BEST SHOW LIVE EVERY TUESDAY NIGHT 6PM PT ON TWITCH https://www.twitch.t…

Episode three! If this was a trilogy, this would be the divisive episode and then it’d all be over. Luckily, Stage Times is in it for the long haul. This week’s guest is Brent Smith from Floridian rockers Shinedown. Paul and John interview Brent about everything from losing his voice two songs into a huge show, his eternal love for King Tut’s in Gl…

Tom welcomes director duo DEMIAN FENTON & DON ARGOTT whose new documentary DIO: DREAMERS NEVER DIE is now streaming on Showtime! We hear a special SOUND COLLAGE, Tom gets a curious call from BIG PAUL IN FORESTBRIDGE, and the 50 STATES OF SPRINGSTEEN list is finally completed! All this and more? Well, duh. YES! Gobble Gobble, HEY! WATCH THE BEST SHO…

After Tim Heidecker's triumphant night hosting The Best Show, it was Tom's turn to host Office Hours Live with very special guests Patton Oswalt and the Bob Baker Marionettes. Plus a treasure trove of other fun and surprises including a sound collage/drop jam with his co-hosts for the morning DJ Douggpound and Vic Berger IV. Watch or listen to the …

BEST SHOW BESTS! In this episode, Tom gets a call from Tippy Nerdlinger! (Originally Aired March 09, 2021) New to the Best Show? Check out Best Show Bests, the greatest hits of The Best Show! Streaming every Thursday night on Twitch at 6pm PT and available every Friday on your podcast app. WATCH THE BEST SHOW LIVE EVERY TUESDAY NIGHT 6PM PT ON TWIT…