Best Tom Scharpling Podcasts (2024)

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ELECTION AVOIDANCE 2024: WHAT'S YOUR PERFECT MEAL?! TOM SEES A GENESIS TRIBUTE BAND! MIKE SHOWS TOM JAMES BROWN'S "THAT'S LIFE" COVER! KENNY KENNEY LIVE IN NEWBRIDGE! 2:26:40

1d ago2:26:40

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It's election night, and Tom avoids all election talk by asking callers "WHAT'S YOUR FAVORITE MEAL?"! Tom talks about seeing a GENESIS TRIBUTE BAND! AP MIKE shows Tom an obscure James Brown cover of Frank Sinatra's "That's Life", which takes a strange turn! Also, KENNY KENNEY calls in LIVE FROM NEWBRIDGE to update Tom on the election! SUPPORT THE B…

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The Ultimate Brooklyn Dodger 1:28:58

3d ago1:28:58

1:28:58

Who's the Ultimate Brooklyn Dodger? How can YOU win a day of falconry with RFK Jr and Donald Trump Jr? What's The Undertaker up to these days? What's the solution to all your problems? Tom and Julie answer those questions and more this week on Double Threat CLIPS FROM THIS EPISODE: -RFK Jr/Don Jr Falconry #1 https://www.instagram.com/robertfkennedy…

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"Is somebody making a playlist?" (with Jesse Murray) 1:38:40

38m ago1:38:40

1:38:40

Julie reveals THE FABULOUS FIFTY - the fifty greatest songs of all time - plus Jesse Murray drops by to share five of his favorite movie scenes, featuring Murder by Death, Soapdish, Better Off Dead, and more! SUPPORT HOW WAS YOUR WEEK ON PATREON And get access to the complete back catalog (200+ classic episodes), video episodes, bonus shows, and mo…

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OUTGROWN #7 90s Boys Sports Movies (with Erin Pearce) 58:42

1h ago58:42

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ERIN PEARCE joins Tom and Julia to explore her childhood obsession with 90s boys sports movies, including Little Giants, The Mighty Ducks, The Sandlot, and more! On OUTGROWN, Julia Vickerman and Tom Scharpling talk to guests about something from popular culture that they used to profoundly identify with and once thought would define them forever an…

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HOW WAS YOUR WEEK IS BACK! Here's the first new episode with Moon Unit Zappa! 1:36:45

6d ago1:36:45

1:36:45

HOW WAS YOUR WEEK IS BACK! Julie returns with a BRAND NEW episode of How Was Your Week featuring iconic special guest Moon Unit Zappa, author of the new memoir EARTH TO MOON! SUPPORT HOW WAS YOUR WEEK ON PATREON! And get access to the complete back catalog (200+ classic episodes), video episodes, bonus shows, and more! https://www.patreon.com/HowWa…

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Election Night 2008 (featuring Philly Boy Roy & Paul F. Tompkins) 2:51:55

1h ago2:51:55

2:51:55

BEST SHOW BESTS! In this classic clip from The Best Show On WFMU, Tom hosts on election night 2008, taking calls from lots of people, including PHILLY BOY ROY & PAUL F. TOMPKINS! (Originally aired on WFMU on November 4, 2008) New to the Best Show? Check out Best Show Bests, the greatest hits of The Best Show! Available every Friday on your podcast …

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“How much love you need” (with Moon Unit Zappa) 1:42:45

7d ago1:42:45

1:42:45

Julie returns with a BRAND NEW episode of How Was Your Week featuring iconic special guest Moon Unit Zappa, author of the new memoir EARTH TO MOON! SUPPORT HOW WAS YOUR WEEK ON PATREON And get access to the complete back catalog (200+ classic episodes), video episodes, bonus shows, and more! https://www.patreon.com/c/HowWasYourWeek EMAIL US AT howw…

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JULIE KLAUSNER! MISCHIEF NIGHT! TOM'S HONEYMOON! 3:02:34

5h ago3:02:34

3:02:34

Tom's friend and Double Threat co-host JULIE KLAUSNER zooms into the Best Show to discuss the return of her podcast "How Was Your Week?"! Callers regale Tom with stories about MISCHIEF NIGHT and Halloween! Tom goes in depth about his HONEYMOON! SUPPORT THE BEST SHOW ON PATREON! WEEKLY BONUS EPISODES & VIDEO EPISODES! https://www.patreon.com/TheBest…

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The Clown Stays in the Picture 1:47:21

10d ago1:47:21

1:47:21

Al Pacino’s Shrek Phone Case! The Costco Guys! Tom and Julie feast on a buffet of clips! Plus Terrifier 3 and Brett had an incident at Home Depot with a leaf mulcher! Also Range Life, Windy City Heat, Ron Mexico, Carlos Danger, Terry Mulcher, Big Battery, and David Milch. CLIPS FROM THIS EPISODE *Al Pacino Shrek Case https://x.com/kadyLM7/status/18…

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Election Night 2004 (With Jason & Megan) 2:18:38

5d ago2:18:38

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BEST SHOW BESTS! In this classic clip, Tom hosts The Best Show On WFMU on election night 2004, taking calls and hanging out with friends of the show JASON & MEGAN! (Originally aired on WFMU on November 2nd, 2004). 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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JON BENJAMIN! TOM IS BACK! JOHN DOUGH IN TORQUEBRIDGE! 2:56:28

9d ago2:56:28

2:56:28

JON BENJAMIN makes his long-awaited return to the Best Show! In addition to giving a transcendent performance of his Jazz Daredevil act, he also has a nice long chat with Tom! Tom is back from his wedding and honeymoon. He takes your calls and chats with Mike about all kinds of stuff. Tom also gets a call from JOHN DOUGH IN TORQUEBRIDGE! SUPPORT TH…

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OUTGROWN #6 311 (with Chaki) 1:10:16

15d ago1:10:16

1:10:16

Friend of The Best Show, CHAKI THE FUNK WIZARD, joins Tom and Julia to explore his childhood obsession with the band 311. On OUTGROWN, Julia Vickerman and Tom Scharpling talk to guests about something from popular culture that they used to profoundly identify with and once thought would define them forever and eventually outgrew. Hosted by Julia Vi…

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PATREON LIVESTREAM: Double Threat Trivia! Stump Tom and Julie! 1:16:24

17d ago1:16:24

1:16:24

Please enjoy this unlocked Patreon Livestream where listeners try to stump Tom and Julie with Double Threat Trivia!!! Patreon is the best way to support Double Threat! Your support keeps the show going and we appreciate it more than we can say. Plus you get weekly bonus episodes, access to monthly livestreams, and more! https://patreon.com/doubleth…

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Election Night 2000 1:19:00

13d ago1:19:00

1:19:00

BEST SHOW BESTS! In this classic clip from The Best Show on WFMU, Tom covers the 2000 ELECTION and takes calls from ALAN LIEBERMAN and BRADLEY SOMERSTANT! (Featuring Sam Seder. Originally aired November 7th, 2000) 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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PATREON PREVIEW - S&W Q&A Episode 5 1:20:32

16d ago1:20:32

1:20:32

This week, we're sharing a free preview of our Patreon show S&W/Q&A! In this episode, Tom and Jon answer your questions about albums with one killer track, best and worst drummer characters, best and worst radio DJ characters, guilty pleasures, Australian vs New Zealand music, the Gene Simmons Yogurt Pump, worst green rooms, favorite Nick Cave albu…

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HWYW Returns Halloween Day 2024! 4:38

24d ago4:38

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How Was Your Week is back with brand new episodes... starting Halloween Day!! That's right - Thursday October 31st - Julie returns with a new episode of HWYW and a special guest - listen to the announcement to find out who! Starting Thursday October 31st, How Was Your Week returns with weekly episodes every Thursday. Sign up for the How Was Your We…

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How Was Your Week Announcement! 4:38

17d ago4:38

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How Was Your Week is back with brand new episodes... starting Halloween Day!! That's right - Thursday October 31st - Julie returns with a new episode of HWYW and a special guest - listen to the announcement to find out who! Starting Thursday October 31st, How Was Your Week returns with weekly episodes every Thursday. Sign up for the How Was Your We…

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Seanathan from Newbridge 41:14

25d ago41:14

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BEST SHOW BESTS! In this classic clip, Tom gets a call from SEANATHAN FROM NEWBRIDGE! (Originally Aired Tuesday, April 25, 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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BEST SHOW SURPRISE GUESTS! 2:00:28

26d ago2:00:28

2:00:28

Sometimes, the Best Show's guests don't just surprise the audience, they surprise Tom too! Featuring: Andrew “Dice” Clay & Kevin Corrigan Yakov Smirnoff David Crosby Jerry Ferrara Sanjaya Malakar & Karl the Repairman The Mike Show with Kevin Smith SUPPORT THE BEST SHOW ON PATREON! WEEKLY BONUS EPISODES & VIDEO EPISODES! https://www.patreon.com/TheB…

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Tom's New Friend Steve 1:34:17

1M ago1:34:17

1:34:17

Tom and Julie experience the religiosity of Russell Brand, the hot new Halloween song "Get Down Goblin," the world's biggest Michael McDonald fan, and Doors drummer John Densmore on The Dennis Miller Show. Plus Tom tells Julie and Brett about his new friend Steve. SUPPORT DOUBLE THREAT ON PATREON Weekly Bonus Episodes, Monthly Livestreams, Video Ep…

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Mike Healy 25:47

26d ago25:47

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BEST SHOW BESTS! In this classic clip, Tom gets a call from MIKE HEALY! (Originally aired on WFMU on May 21st, 2002) 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.com/TheBes…

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MAKE TOM LAUGH! MIKE'S BOXED STOOL SAGA CONCLUDES! SIRI DAHL! 2:50:49

28d ago2:50:49

2:50:49

After years of Tom making us laugh, callers try their best to MAKE TOM LAUGH! Who will succeed? Anyone? Tune in to find out. AP MIKE updates the Best Show with the conclusion to his boxed stool saga! Also, SIRI DAHL calls in to discuss her upcoming star studded telethon to combat Project 2025! SUPPORT THE BEST SHOW ON PATREON! WEEKLY BONUS EPISODES…

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Julie’s First WNBA Game 1:38:01

1M ago1:38:01

1:38:01

Tom and Julie watch clips of a MAGA fashion show, the Nutter Butter TikTok account, and Tim Burton's Hollywood Walk of Fame ceremony. Plus Julie recounts her first WNBA game. Also the Most Dangerous Game, John Landis, the Georgia Slop Eating League, the McGruff cassette tape, Terrifier 3, Tom Bergeron’s Three Stooges obsession, a celebrity sighting…

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Live music from Eyelids with Peter Buck (Remixed & Remastered) 33:37

1M ago33:37

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BEST SHOW BESTS! In this classic clip, EYELIDS play a rocking set of music in the Best Show/Forever Dog theater, with help from special guest PETER BUCK! This has been remixed and remastered by engineer Andrew. (Originally aired April 25th, 2023) New to the Best Show? Check out Best Show Bests, the greatest hits of The Best Show! Available every Fr…

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BEN LEE! LIVE MUSIC FROM QUIVERS! MIKE KLAVIKOL! 3:00:19

1M ago3:00:19

3:00:19

BEN LEE calls in to talk about his new album and debut a new song! Plus live music from QUIVERS! MIKE KLAVIKOL calls in with an exclusive report from The Newbridge Detention Center for the Flagrantly Criminal! Legendary caller COLETTE FROM DURHAM live in studio! And so much more!! SUPPORT THE BEST SHOW ON PATREON! WEEKLY BONUS EPISODES & VIDEO EPIS…

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OUTGROWN #5 Jem and the Holograms (with Alex Steed) 1:10:52

1M ago1:10:52

1:10:52

Alex Steed (You Are Good podcast) joins Tom and Julia to explore his childhood obsession with the 80s animated TV show JEM AND THE HOLOGRAMS. On OUTGROWN, Julia Vickerman and Tom Scharpling talk to guests about something from popular culture that they used to profoundly identify with and once thought would define them forever and eventually outgrew…

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The NYC Dog Mayor Episode 1:43:57

1M ago1:43:57

1:43:57

Tom and Julie dig deep into the most important election of our time-- the 2024 New York City Dog Mayor election-- with founder Steve Calabria and competing candidates SIMON (plus Sophie) and MELLO (plus Julie and Chris). VOTE IN THE 2024 DOG MAYOR ELECTION https://www.instagram.com/dogmayornyc SUPPORT DOUBLE THREAT ON PATREON Weekly Bonus Episodes,…

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