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Mirth, Music, and Mayhem Every Tuesday Night hosted by Tom Scharpling. Get the Full Experience on Patreon patreon.com/thebestshow
Episodes
The newest 50 of 1,046 episodes
- Sweeping Promises (Live Music + Interview) · 36 minBEST SHOW BESTS! In this classic clip, we have SWEEPING PROMISES (who recently made the list of the Top 20 Albums of the 2020s, which you can hear on The Rest Show on the Best…
- BRIDGER WINEGAR! RED FLAGS! SID IN MOUSEBRIDGE! · 3 h 31 minTonight's topic: RED FLAGS! What are yours? What's an automatic bad sign to you? Callers weigh in! BRIDGER WINEGAR comes to the studio to talk with Tom about his early cameos in…
- James Adomian · 1 h 2 minBEST SHOW BESTS! In this classic clip, Tom is joined in studio by comedian JAMES ADOMIAN! (Originally aired on August 13th, 2024!New to the Best Show? Check out Best Show Bests…
- JERRY STAHL! NATHAN GELGUD! DO-OVERS! MICKY IN JOSHUA TREEBRIDGE! · 3 h 4 minLegendary print, film and TV writer JERRY STAHL comes to the Best Show! Jerry and Tom discuss his career in journalism, TV and film, plus his extraordinary personal life! Plus…
- ADAM CONOVER! BEST SHOW IN THE DARK! QUINT IN STINKBRIDGE! · 3 h 4 minIt's Halloween, and what better way to celebrate it than BEST SHOW IN THE DARK! Callers discuss Halloween (for the most part at least)! ADAM CONOVER comes to the Best Show to…
- Jamie Loftus · 52 minBEST SHOW BESTS! In this classic clip, comedian and podcaster JAMIE LOFTUS comes to the Best Show Studio to chat with Tom about her work, Chicago, Boston and more! (Originally…
- STRANGE FRIEND TELETHON FUNDRAISER! JOE PERA! CHAKI THE FUNK WIZARD + MORE! · 2 h 51 minBest Show's back with a bang! This week we have our STRANGE FRIEND FUNDRAISER TELETHON! Strange Friend is Tom Scharpling and Julia Vickerman's dream, a rescue dog cafe in…
- Tom's Cousin Hutch Is On A Health Kick · 40 minBEST SHOW BESTS! In this classic clip, Tom gets a call from his cousin, HUTCH! (Originally aired on March 24th, 2009)New to the Best Show? Check out Best Show Bests, the greatest…
- Patreon Preview: Beer Buddies - Lagunitas Trooper West Coast IPA Powered By Iron Maiden, Willie's THC Infused Iced Tea & Lemonade, Water (feat. Pat Byrne) · 60 minTom is sick this week, so we aren't able to do a new episode of the Best Show. Instead we're sharing a recent post to the Best Show Patreon: The most recent episode of Beer…
- Best Show Trivia with Scott Rogowsky (From Best Show 24 2023) · 28 minBEST SHOW BESTS! In this classic clip, we go back to our 24-hour Best Show, when SCOTT ROGOWSKY hosted BEST SHOW TRIVIA! See who comes out on top answering questions about…
- SCOTT ROGOWSKY! HELP AP MIKE MAKE MUSIC! TOM SAW DIGGER! · 1 h 56 minFriend of the show SCOTT ROGOWSKY is back! This time he's here to talk about his new game app, SAVVY! He and Tom get deep into this, with some interesting diversions on the way!…
- The King of Coatchecks · 52 minBEST SHOW BESTS! In this classic clip, Tom gets a call from a FREELANCE COAT CHECKER! (Originally aired on April 4th, 2006)New to the Best Show? Check out Best Show Bests, the…
- BETTER THAN YOU THINK! TOM'S HOLLYWOOD STORY! BRAD IN PHARTBRIDGE! · 3 h 22 minThe topic: "Better Than You Think"! What do you feel gets dismissed, derided or otherwise criticized unjustly? A song, movie, or show? Callers weigh in! We get some heavy hitters…
- A Call From Bernie Taupin · 45 minBEST SHOW BESTS! In this classic clip, Tom gets a call from "Bernie Taupin"! (Originally Aired on January 27, 2009)New to the Best Show? Check out Best Show Bests, the greatest…
- STRANGE FRIEND! DOGS IN STUDIO! AI MIKE! AI BILL SIMMONS! MANNY IN THUGBRIDGE! · 2 h 57 minJulia Vickerman and the representatives of MUTT SCOUTS bring a pack of dogs to the studio to promote the Kickstarter and opening of the dog cafe Strange Friend Dog Cafe! Hear all…
- A Visit from Beatles Expert Milt Mortner · 1 h 5 minBEST SHOW BESTS! In this classic clip, Tom gets a call and then a visit from a self-proclaimed Beatles expert, MILT MORTNER! (Originally aired on March 30, 2010)New to the Best…
- MARC MARON! THE DEBUT OF AI MIKE! TOM'S ANNOUNCEMENT! · 2 h 51 minMARC MARON returns to the Best Show! Tom and Marc have a long conversation that ranges from the state of comedy and politics, what Marc has been up to since ending WTF, Jewish…
- Brock Peuchk, Neighborhood Hero · 39 minBEST SHOW BESTS! In this classic clip, Tom gets a call from neighborhood hero Brock Peuchk! (Originally ired January 16, 2007)New to the Best Show? Check out Best Show Bests, the…
- TOM CAN'T COMPLAIN! BILLY WEST! AI BILL SIMMONS! · 3 h 5 minOn this week's episode... the return of TOM CAN'T COMPLAIN! Plus special guest, legendary voice actor BILLY WEST - the voice behind Futurama and Ren & Stimpy and author of the…
- Granite Toughman In Strongbridge · 35 minBEST SHOW BESTS! In this classic clip, Tom gets a call from GRANITE TOUGHMAN IN STRONGBRIDGE! (Originally aired on January 27th, 2026)New to the Best Show? Check out Best Show…
- HELP TOM FIND A NEW GIMMICK! TONS OF CALLS! · 3 h 32 minIn order to compete in a sea of cliche, gimmicky shows, Tom needs your help! What dumb gimmick can he start doing for The Best Show? Animal sidekicks, aliens, food... Callers…
- Spike The Author · 23 minBEST SHOW BESTS! In these classic clips, the legendary caller SPIKE checks in about his favorite soap opera and spills the details of his then-upcoming (and possibly…
- COLE FROM BLACK LIPS! TONIGHT'S TOPIC: WHO SUCKS?! BEST SHOW TOUR MOVIE AVAILABLE NOW! · 3 h 8 minTonight Tom gets a visit from BLACK LIPS' Cole Alexander! Cole shares an update about the Black Lips' upcoming tour, gets a pep talk from Tom, and discusses the band's career!…
- BJ Bryson from The Bridge · 31 minBEST SHOW BESTS! In this classic clip, Tom gets a call from BJ BRYSON from THE BRIDGE! (Originally aired on February 20th, 2012)New to the Best Show? Check out Best Show Bests…
- ZACH GOODE FROM SMASH MOUTH! PAT MCAFEE ALBUM REVIEW! PHILLY BOY ROY! · 2 h 53 minTom's dream of fronting Smash Mouth gets a bit complicated when ZACH GOODE, the current lead singer of SMASH MOUTH, confronts Tom in the studio! Zach and Tom discuss Tom's plan…
- Three Classic Spike Calls from 2008 · 28 minBEST SHOW BESTS! In these classic clips, Tom gets a series of calls from one of the most unique personalities in the show's history.... the one and only SPIKE! (Originally aired…
- NATHAN GELGUD! TOM VS. THE TROLL! TOM'S PLAN TO TAKE OVER SMASH MOUTH! OPEN PHONES! · 3 h 27 minFriend of the show (and occasional villain) NATHAN GELGUD returns to the Best Show. Tom and Nathan catch up and discuss the upcoming new collection No Concessions, from his…
- The Robin Hood of the Hardwood · 38 minBEST SHOW BESTS! In this classic clip, Tom gets a call from the ROBIN HOOD OF THE HARDWOOD! (Originally aired on November 30, 2004)New to the Best Show? Check out Best Show…
- CHRIS SLUSARENKO! CHAKI THE FUNK WIZARD! URGH: A MUSIC TOUR & CONCERT MOVIE TALK! · 1 h 59 minTonight's show... almost doesn't happen... The Best Show Studio is beset by unforeseen technical issues affecting calls. But thankfully, friends of the show CHAKI (The Funk…
- Author Rick Higgins · 40 minBEST SHOW BESTS! In this classic clip, Tom gets a visit from author RICK HIGGINS! (Originally Aired on July 27, 2010)New to the Best Show? Check out Best Show Bests, the greatest…
- TOM PAYS TRIBUTE TO HIS MOM! CALLERS PAY THEIR RESPECTS! TOPIC: WEIRD TEACHER STORIES! · 2 h 49 minThe Best Show is back after a few week break. Tom addresses the recent passing of his mother with a moving tribute at the top of the show. Afterwards, Tom takes a lot of calls…
- The Brushman Saga · 1 h 19 minBEST SHOW BESTS! In these classic clips, Tom gets a call from the BRUSHMAN... and then gets a surprise the following week! (Originally aired on June 16th, 2009 and June 24th…
- PATREON PREVIEW: S&W / Q&A #19: Poison Idea, Billy Joel documentary, Liam or Noel? · 51 minThis week, while Tom is away, we are sharing a bonus episode of our Patreon Exclusive Show, S&W/Q&A! This show is a chance for all Patreon subscribers to ask Tom Scharpling and…
- Gary The Squirrel & Vance Early Appearances · 39 minBEST SHOW BESTS! In these classic clips, we revisit some more of Gary The Squirrel's & Vance's first appearances on the Best Show! Including such classics as the table read for…
- Patreon Preview: The Mike & Joel Vanity Project, Episode One · 56 minNo new Best Show this week. In lieu of a new show, we are previewing an episode of our newest Patreon exclusive show: THE MIKE & JOEL VANITY PROJECT! This episode, Mike…
- Gary The Squirrel's First Three Appearances (Featuring Vance) · 36 minBEST SHOW BESTS! In these classic clips, we go back in time to the first three appearances of the legendary GARY THE SQUIRREL (featuring his Highland Park, NJ roomate, VANCE!)…
- BEST AND WORST VACATION MEMORIES! BIGGEST DOPES CONTINUED! JASON "DUDIO" GORE! PHILLY BOY ROY! · 3 h 2 minWhat do you remember most about your vacations? Amazing times? Horror Stories? We get into it on the Best Show, TONIGHT! We hear stories from all over the country, from both…
- Chet from The Newbridge Estates · 26 minBEST SHOW BESTS! In this classic clip, Tom gets a call from Ad Man CHET FROM NEWBRIDGE ESTATES! (Originally aired on November 23rd, 2015!)New to the Best Show? Check out Best…
- SHOULD YOU RECLINE YOUR SEAT ON A PLANE?!?! TOP 50 DOPES LIST CONTINUED! ROCK HULKMAN IN ALPHABRIDGE! · 2 h 51 minThe eternal question... airplane seat reclining. Is it acceptable? Do YOU do it? SHOULD you do it? On this week's Best Show we answer the question once and for all, with some…
- Philly Boy Roy (El Chapo, Trump and Open Heart Surgery) · 48 minBEST SHOW BESTS! In this classic clip, Tom gets a call from PHILLY BOY ROY, discussing his exploits with El Chapo, Donald Trump, and why he's skipping his open heart surgery!…
- BEST SHOW TGIF! · 2 h 12 minFrom the Best Show Patreon, we've got a bonus episode! Tom takes a call from a guy who stumbled upon the show while watching cooking videos! Tom and Mike talk Disclosure Day! A…
- Tom's Godfather Butch Daffodil · 25 minBEST SHOW BESTS! In this classic clip, Tom gets a call from his "Godfather", BUTCH DAFFODIL! (Originally aired on June 9th, 2009)New to the Best Show? Check out Best Show Bests…
- JAMEL JOHNSON! KNICKS WIN! KNICKS COLLAGE! KNICKS CALLS! · 3 h 23 minComedian JAMEL JOHNSON comes to the Best Show! Tom and Jamel chat basketball, DC, food, Toothsome's, haunted houses, and more! Tom finally gets to live the dream as the KNICKS…
- Mikey in Southwest Newbridge · 36 minBEST SHOW BESTS! In this classic clip, Tom gets a call from Mikey In Southwest Newbridge! (Originally Aired On August 19th, 2015)New to the Best Show? Check out Best Show Bests…
- RACHEL COSTER! TOP 50 DOPES FROM EACH STATE CONTINUED! DOG ADOPTIONS! FRANK COMENTZ IN SYNTHBRIDGE! · 2 h 47 minComedian RACHEL COSTER (Boy Room) comes to the Forever Dog studio to chat with Tom! Rachel and Tom discuss her comedy, Jelly Roll, New York City, dumb young men, and more! We…
- Psychic Kelvin Juniper · 1 h 2 minBEST SHOW BESTS! In this classic clip, Tom gets an in-studio visit from renowned psychic KELVIN JUNIPER! (Originally aired on January 6, 2009)New to the Best Show? Check out Best…
- LIVE MUSIC FROM CARSON MCHONE! BIGGEST DOPE IN ALL 50 STATES CONTINUED! LEIGH BASTION IN STERNBRIDGE! · 3 h 1 minCARSON MCHONE rocks out the Best Show/Forever Dog Theater with a tremendous live set! More progress is made on the list of the TOP DOPE OF EVERY STATE! Lots of great entries this…
- Recording Engineer Rick Spangler Thinks a Lot of Things Suck · 57 minBEST SHOW BESTS! In this classic clip, Tom gets a visit from recording engineer RICK SPANGLER! (Originally aired on July 6, 2010)New to the Best Show? Check out Best Show Bests…
- WHO ARE THE TOP 50 DOPES IN EVERY STATE!?!?!?!?!?!?! · 2 h 58 minThis week we begin the process of careful consideration of the TOP 50 DOPES FROM EACH STATE! It's quite an undertaking. There's so many candidates... we must be careful in our…
- Blue Savage Singer Jake Tempest · 52 minBEST SHOW BESTS! In this classic clip, Tom gets a call from 80s hard rock singer, BLUE SAVAGE'S JAKE TEMPEST! (Originally Aired On August 4th, 2015)New to the Best Show? Check…
