Best Callinscharpling Podcasts (2025)

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Bill At Consolidated Cardboard 38:08

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1d ago38:08

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BEST SHOW BESTS! In this classic clip, Tom gets a call from BILL AT CONSOLIDATED CARDBOARD! (Originally Aired May 13th, 2008) 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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OH WAIT, I WAS WRONG! NATHAN GELGUD! WILL I. KILIA IN SCAREBRIDGE! 2:57:28

4d ago2:57:28

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Callers ring on the topic of "Oh Wait, I Was Wrong!" When have you ever realized you had the wrong impression or idea of something? See what Tom and the callers find out. NATHAN GELGUD comes in to talk to Tom about the release of his graphic novel REEL POLITIK, out now via Drawn and Quarterly! They discuss, well, just about everything! Plus, Tom ge…

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The Billy Joel Song Saga 1:18:41

9d ago1:18:41

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BEST SHOW BESTS! In this classic, The Four Horsemen (Tom Scharpling, "AP" Mike Lisk, Pat Byrne, and Jason "Dudio" Gore) are joined by pianist Brian Heveron-Smith, who they've recruited for a songwriting session. The goal is to beat Billy Joel to the punch by writing a song with the same title as his upcoming song "Turn The Lights Back On" three day…

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JOHN OLIVER! LIVE MUSIC FROM FRANKIE COSMOS! 25TH ANNIVERSARY SHOW! 2:57:02

11d ago2:57:02

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It's been 25 years here at the Best Show! And this culminates our celebration! Tom, Mike, Pat, the callers, and YOU take a stroll through memory lane, talking about all the best moments on the Best Show! JOHN OLIVER zooms in to chat with Tom about all manner of things! FRANKIE COSMOS perform a terrific set of live music in the Forever Dog Theater, …

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Darren From Work Talks His and Tom's Dads' Band 32:52

16d ago32:52

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BEST SHOW BESTS! In this classic clip, Darren from Work discusses his and Tom’s dads’ band, and reveals some amazing Bin Laden secrets! (Originally aired May 10th, 2011) 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 EPIS…

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Philly Boy Roy weighs in on Hall v. Oates 38:42

23d ago38:42

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BEST SHOW BESTS! In this classic clip, Tom gets a call from PHILLY BOY ROY who discusses his role in mediating the lawsuit between Hall & Oates. (Originally Aired November 28th, 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. The Best Show is celebrating 25 year…

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Terrence, A Hipster From Billyburg 32:01

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BEST SHOW BESTS! In honor of the Best Show Live Shows in Brooklyn this weekend, we're sharing this classic clip, where Tom gets a call from TERRENCE, A HIPSTER FROM BILLYBURG! (Originally aired on November 24, 2009). New to the Best Show? Check out Best Show Bests, the greatest hits of The Best Show! Available every Friday on your podcast app. The …

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LIVE MUSIC FROM clipping.! ALL FOUR HORSEMAN RETURN! LEAD UP TO LIVE SHOWS! MOVIE TALK! 2:34:30

1M ago2:34:30

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THE BEST SHOW LIVE SHOWS APPROACH! And the Four Horseman reunite as a group once again. They discuss movies at length, Pat's story, and many other things. Experimental hip hop trio clipping. perform a blistering set in the Forever Dog Theater! They join Tom for a chat afterwards. Plenty of great calls from some heavy hitters as well as a few new fo…

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Philly Boy Roy Goes To Weirdowood! 35:59

1M ago35:59

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BEST SHOW BESTS! In this classic clip, PHILLY BOY ROY calls in to tell Tom about his recent trip to WEIRDOWOOD! (Originally aired on July 3rd, 2007) The Best Show is celebrating 25 years with a live show extravaganza for the ages. Coming to NYC, Philly, LA, and Chicago this Fall! Tickets go on General Sale Friday July 18th at 10am local time Sat 10…

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L.A. STORIES! PHILLY STORIES! NYC STORIES! CHICAGO STORIES! TOM'S ENCOUNTER AT THE JAWS EXHIBIT! 2:40:53

1M ago2:40:53

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In preparation for The Best Show Live Shows coming soon, callers regale Tom with their stories of the illustrious cities of Philadelphia, New York, Chicago and Los Angeles. Which comedian did someone awkwardly talk to after a show? Listen to find out! Plus, Tom discusses his recent visit to the JAWS EXHIBIT in Los Angeles, where he had an encounter…

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Reggie From Survivor 33:51

1M ago33:51

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BEST SHOW BESTS! In this classic clip, Tom gets a call from REGGIE MONROE, (in)famous former Survivor contestant! (Originally aired December 16th, 2003) 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 EPIS…

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Live Music From Rebecca Sugar! Sean Malin! Nick Cave In GothBridge! 2:51:45

2M ago2:51:45

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Multi-hyphenate Rebecca Sugar comes to the The Best Show Theater to perform songs from her new album Lonely Magic (available now). Tom talks with Rebecca about their time working together on Steven Universe, Rebecca's journey and growth as a musician, art in general, and more! Writer SEAN MALIN comes to discuss his new book The Podcast Pantheon (wh…

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Bryce Answers Grateful Dead Trivia 33:42

2M ago33:42

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BEST SHOW BESTS! In this classic clip, BRYCE PREFONTAINE calls in and talks (what else) the Grateful Dead with Tom, and even begins taking calls! (Originally aired September 30th, 2005) New to the Best Show? Check out Best Show Bests, the greatest hits of The Best Show! Available every Friday on your podcast app. The Best Show is celebrating 25 yea…

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TALLIE MEDEL! PLEASANTLY SURPRISED! TOM SAW OASIS - TWICE! MARK KATES! 2:38:20

2M ago2:38:20

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Best Show is back to 9-12 EST/6-9 PST for the next few months! Comedian/actress/clowning instructor TALLIE MEDEL comes through to talk to Tom about clowning, teeth, comedy, acting and more! Callers ring on the topic of being PLEASANTLY SURPRISED! Caller Joel gets an UNPLEASANT SURPRISE while on the phone with Tom! Music Manager MARK KATES joins the…

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Newbridge Ratmen Centerfielder Percy Hobart 42:59

2M ago42:59

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In this episode, we hear a call from Newbridge Ratmen Centerfielder, Percy Hobart! (Originally Aired June 24th, 2015) New to the Best Show? Check out Best Show Bests, the greatest hits of The Best Show, every Friday in your podcast app! The Best Show is celebrating 25 years with a live show extravaganza for the ages. Coming to NYC, Philly, LA, and …

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Back To School with Clare O'Kane 2:20:08

2M ago2:20:08

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BEST SHOW BESTS! In this classic clip, CLARE O'KANE comes through and hangs out for the majority of the episode... discussing BACK TO SCHOOL among many other things! (Originally aired on September 04th, 2018) 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 …

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ADAM FRIEDLAND! CLARE O'KANE & SARA HENNESSY! SONGS THAT UNEXPECTEDLY MAKE YOU CRY! 2:50:29

2M ago2:50:29

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ADAM FRIEDLAND zooms in to talk with Tom for the first time to talk about Adam's current show The Adam Friedland Show, as well as his past podcast Cumtown, his recent viral interview, and more! CLARE O'KANE returns to the Forever Dog Studio along with fellow stand up comedian SARA HENNESSY! They discuss Sara's new comedy special SARA FOR ONCE, dire…

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A Call From A Newbridge Baseball Legend 29:41

2M ago29:41

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BEST SHOW BESTS! In this classic clip, Tom gets a call from a NEWBRIDGE BASEBALL LEGEND! (Originally aired August 11th, 2009) The Best Show is celebrating 25 years with a live show extravaganza for the ages. Coming to NYC, Philly, LA, and Chicago this Fall! Tickets go on General Sale Friday July 18th at 10am local time Sat 10/11 - Brooklyn - Bell H…

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NATHAN GELGUD! HOW TO STAY SANE IN AN INSANE WORLD! 2:50:42

2M ago2:50:42

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Tonight, visual artist, FOT and semi-controversial guest NATHAN GELGUD comes to the show to talk about his new graphic novel Reel Politik, basketball, films and more! Phones ring on the topic, how to stay sane in an insane world! What are your copes, remedies, balms, antidotes and medicines to prevent total emotional collapse? Tune in to find out h…

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Augie Richards Takes The Batter Butler On The Road! 45:18

3M ago45:18

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BEST SHOW BESTS! In this classic clip, Tom gets a followup call from AUGIE RICHARDS about taking the BATTER BUTLER on the road! (Originally aired July 3rd, 2001) New to the Best Show? Check out Best Show Bests, the greatest hits of The Best Show! Available every Friday on your podcast app. The Best Show is celebrating 25 years with a live show extr…

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GRIFFIN NEWMAN & BEN HOSLEY! RUIN A MOVIE BY CHANGING ONE ACTOR! 2:56:12

3M ago2:56:12

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GRIFFIN NEWMAN & BEN HOSLEY (Blank Check with Griffin and David) come to the Best Show to chat with Tom about their show, films, and the topic. And oh boy do we have a topic... RUIN A MOVIE BY CHANGING ONE ACTOR! We have great callers both familiar and brand new checking in to weigh in! A brief collage to start the show, checking in with AP Mike...…

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Augie Richards Introduces The Batter Butler 48:20

3M ago48:20

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BEST SHOW BESTS! In this classic clip, AUGIE RICHARDS calls in to introduce his new creation, THE BATTER BUTLER! New to the Best Show? Check out Best Show Bests, the greatest hits of The Best Show! Available every Friday on your podcast app. BEST SHOW LIVE! The Best Show is celebrating 25 years with a live show extravaganza for the ages. Coming to …

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MARK PROKSCH! CINEMATIC CRIMES! 3:03:37

3M ago3:03:37

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Actor/comedian MARK PROKSCH (What We Do In The Shadows, On Cinema) comes to the Forever Dog Studio to talk with Tom about his comedy and acting career, growing up in Wisconsin, and much more! Phones ring on the topic: Cinematic Crimes! What popular movie characters did things that are basically criminal and never faced the consequences? AP Mike rei…

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Marc Maron (from Best Show 24 2023) 39:15

3M ago39:15

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BEST SHOW BESTS! In this classic clip from Best Show 24 2023, Tom is joined at the top of the 24-hour event by MARC MARON! (Originally aired on September 15th, 2024) New to the Best Show? Check out Best Show Bests, the greatest hits of The Best Show! Available every Friday on your podcast app. BEST SHOW LIVE! The Best Show is celebrating 25 years w…

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MARC MARON! FRED MAHER! MORE LOU REED TALK! 3:05:22

3M ago3:05:22

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MARC MARON comes to the studio to catch up with Tom! An in-depth conversation ensues, with Marc touching on his new standup special Panicked, his career at large, his psyche, the winding down of his legendary podcast WTF, and much more! They are joined by musicIan and producer FRED MAHER, who discusses his career performing with Lou Reed, Scritti P…