Best Scharpling Podcasts (2025)

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Thor From Newbridge Heights 38:14

2h ago38:14

38:14

BEST SHOW BESTS! In this classic clip, Tom gets a call from THOR FROM NEWBRIDGE HEIGHTS! 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/TheBestShow WATCH THE BEST SHOW LI…

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Intrusive Thoughts Welcomed 1:24:02

6d ago1:24:02

1:24:02

This week Tom and Julie let their intrusive thoughts take over as they rank the top 5 best crackers of all time, pitch a new hit TV show, and watch clips submitted by you, such as an unearthed 90s grunge radio station commercial, and the most Chicago individual that has ever lived. CLIPS FROM THIS WEEK'S EPISODE: -93.7 KEGE-FM “The Edge” in Minneso…

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239. Grape Gorilla (The Sloppy Boys Need a Hit) 1:34:06

37m ago1:34:06

1:34:06

The guys punch up the Grape Ape into a superior drink experience sure to take the world by storm! GRAPE GORILLA RECIPE 1.5oz/45ml Vodka 1.5oz/45ml Sour Mix 1.5oz/45ml Celsius Grape Rush Combine ingredients in a glass filled with ice. Drink quickly through four straws. Recipe via The Sloppy Boys Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more inform…

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207. DEAN WAREHAM RATES GALAXIE 500 (PART 3: THIS IS OUR MUSIC) 54:32

22m ago54:32

54:32

For my money, Galaxie 500 was the greatest dream pop group that ever existed. And Dean’s Discograffiti appearance couldn’t possibly be better timed: his brand-new solo LP, That’s The Price Of Loving Me—his best work since 1990 imho—marks the first time he and producer Kramer have collaborated since that very year, after the latter had doused Galaxi…

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238. Carmen Miranda (The Sloppy Boys Need a Hit) 1:29:53

4d ago1:29:53

1:29:53

The guys "taste the rainbow" with their latest invention-- a Silk Panties-inspired drink destined to break the internet, flip the script and send shockwaves throughout all of humanity! CARMEN MIRANDA RECIPE: 2oz/60ml VODKA 1oz/30ml VARIOUS FRUIT LIQUEURS AND SCHNAPPSES Combine at least 4 different fruit liqueurs and/or schnappses in a shot glass. A…

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206. DEAN WAREHAM RATES GALAXIE 500 (PART 2: ON FIRE) 47:07

7d ago47:07

47:07

For my money, Galaxie 500 was the greatest dream pop group that ever existed. And Dean’s Discograffiti appearance couldn’t possibly be better timed: his brand-new solo LP, That’s The Price Of Loving Me—his best work since 1990 imho—marks the first time he and producer Kramer have collaborated since that very year, after the latter had doused Galaxi…

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Bishop Pablo Fontana 41:04

8d ago41:04

41:04

BEST SHOW BESTS! In this classic clip, Tom gets a call from BISHOP PABLO FONTANA! (Originally aired on WFMU on May 1st, 2007) 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…

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Give Us All Of Your Money (ASMR) 1:18:03

13d ago1:18:03

1:18:03

This week Tom and Julie want you to sit back, relax, and let all of your worries escape you as you drift off to sleep. And then wake up just in time for them to watch some great clips of a few well behaved pups, the Danish Walter White, and Mr G’s Drama Masterclass on American Accents. Plus they attempt to uncover a mystery about Johnny Depp's acce…

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Long Island Iced Tea with Jeff Rosenstock 2:17:13

11d ago2:17:13

2:17:13

The guys welcome DIY king Jeff Rosenstock for a far-reaching discussion powered by the iced tea from his native Long Island. LONG ISLAND ICED TEA RECIPE: shot TEQUILA shot VODKA shot WHITE RUM shot TRIPLE SEC shot GIN a little bit SOUR MIX for color COLA Recipe via Bob Butt Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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205. DEAN WAREHAM RATES GALAXIE 500 (PART 1: TODAY) 1:08:53

14d ago1:08:53

1:08:53

For my money, Galaxie 500 was the greatest dream pop group that ever existed. And Dean’s Discograffiti appearance couldn’t possibly be better timed: his brand-new solo LP, That’s The Price Of Loving Me—his best work since 1990 imho—marks the first time he and producer Kramer have collaborated since that very year, after the latter had doused Galaxi…

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John Mulaney (featuring Phil from Newishbridge) 1:22:28

13d ago1:22:28

1:22:28

BEST SHOW BESTS! In this classic clip, JOHN MULANEY comes to the studio to chat with Tom and take calls, including one from PHIL FROM NEWISHBRIDGE about SNL TRIVIA! (Originally Aired on WFMU on July 7th, 2010) 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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SUSAN MORRISON! LIZZY COOPERMAN! COOL PERSON'S COOLEST MOMENT, LAME PERSON'S LAMEST MOMENT! 2:57:24

18d ago2:57:24

2:57:24

SUSAN MORRISON, author the Lorne Michaels biography Lorne, checks in with Tom to discuss her book, the SNL culture and more! Tom, callers and the crew put together a list of Cool People's Coolest Moments and a second list of Lame People's Lamest Moments! Who will come out on top/bottom? LIZZY COOPERMAN pops in for a moment before holding down the R…

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204B. STREET CRED: HOW I WOUND UP CORRESPONDING WITH AN ALLEGED CANNIBAL RAPPER 7:05

15d ago7:05

7:05

One day on a whim about a decade ago, I reached out to incarcerated rapper Big Lurch, with the idea of one day making a documentary about his legitimately crazy tale. He responded with a letter. Then another. And another, all of them beautifully written. And then the calls started coming, sometimes as many as several a day. The documentary never wo…

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Good Times & True Crimes 1:20:19

20d ago1:20:19

1:20:19

This week Tom and Julie decided to put away the fun and games, and experiment with what it would be like to turn Double Threat into a True Crime podcast. Plus they watch clips of twin sisters who speak in unison, a dog who recreated the viral morning routine video, a Bigfoot call contest, and a 1995 Mountain Dew commercial featuring Mel Torme! CLIP…

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236. Gator Bite (The Sloppy Boys Need a Hit) 1:04:09

18d ago1:04:09

1:04:09

The boys put their heads together to try and come up with a worldwide smash, starting with an awesome new drink that will have you and everyone you know completely going crazy. GATOR BITE RECIPE: 1.5oz/45ml RUM 1.5oz/45ml LIME JUICE 1.5oz/45ml SPRITE Pour ingredients in their individual shot glasses and line them up together. Take as a series of sh…

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204. MOGWAI’S STUART BRAITHWAITE RATES JOY DIVISION (PART 2) 57:33

19d ago57:33

57:33

Everyone needs a Beach Boy break every now and then, and I’m happy as a clam to announce this sharp left turn with Mogwai’s Stuart Braithwaite, as we take a mutual descent into the heart of darkness. Our examination of every last triumphantly bleak release by post-punk progenitors Joy Division is a dependably in-depth celebration of this great band…

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Black Tyger 1:04:18

20d ago1:04:18

1:04:18

BEST SHOW BESTS! In this classic clip, Tom takes a call from a member of the band BLACK TYGER! (Originally aired on WFMU on February 10, 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 THE BEST SHOW ON PATREON! WEEKLY BONUS EPISODES & VIDEO EPISODES! http…

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SLOPPY BOYS! DAVID SHEFF! THE BEACH: GOOD OR BAD?! GLENN DANSIG IN MIDDLEBRIDGE! 2:55:57

25d ago2:55:57

2:55:57

The SLOPPY BOYS come to the Forever Dog studio to chat with Tom about their podcast, their musical career, the beach and more! Tom talks with DAVID SHEFF, author of the Yoko Ono biography Ono! The topic: Is The Beach good or bad? Callers weigh in! Plus, Tom gets a call from GLENN DANSIG IN MIDDLEBRIDGE! SUPPORT THE BEST SHOW ON PATREON! WEEKLY BONU…

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Chark Shomp 1:37:19

27d ago1:37:19

1:37:19

This week Tom and Julie talk about the unusual lyrics behind Shirley Temple's Animal Crackers in My Soup, their favorite MAD Magazine comics, and watch cursed clips of Katy Perry and friends going to space, and an Instagram ad for a product called Faith Bricks. Plus Tom and Carson play voicemails they received from Troma director Charles Kaufman af…

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235. Azalea 1:18:30

25d ago1:18:30

1:18:30

The guys drink the official cocktail of The Masters Tournament. The recipe comes from Augusta National Golf Club, which hosts the tournament annually. AZALEA RECIPE: 1.25oz/37ml VODKA .5oz/150ml LEMONADE .5oz/15ml GRENADINE Combine ingredients in an ice-filled glass and stir. Garnish with cherry and lemon wheel. Recipe via The Masters Tournament Ho…

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203. MOGWAI’S STUART BRAITHWAITE RATES JOY DIVISION (PART 1) 59:19

26d ago59:19

59:19

Everyone needs a Beach Boy break every now and then, and I’m happy as a clam to announce this sharp left turn with Mogwai’s Stuart Braithwaite, as we take a mutual descent into the heart of darkness. Our examination of every last triumphantly bleak release by post-punk progenitors Joy Division is a dependably in-depth celebration of this great band…

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Matthew Tompkins from Shout Network 45:02

30d ago45:02

45:02

BEST SHOW BESTS! In this classic clip, Tom gets a call from MATTHEW TOMPKINS FROM SHOUT NETWORK, discussing their new shows! (Originally Aired on May 20th, 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. SUPPORT THE BEST SHOW ON PATREON! WEEKLY BONUS EPISODES & V…

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BRIDGER WINEGAR! BLUES BROTHERS TALK! 2:57:14

1M ago2:57:14

2:57:14

BRIDGER WINEGAR, host of the hit podcast "I SAID NO GIFTS" stops by the Forever Dog studio to talk to Tom about Utah, music, and more! Tom discusses his recent trip to SALEM! We have a Newbridge Notes Hotline call from JIM HETFIELD! And last but not least, Tom, AP Mike, Pat Byrne, Bridger Winegar and the callers all discuss THE BLUES BROTHERS! A de…

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202B. SPACEMEN 3’S SONIC BOOM ON DRUGS, KIDS, THE RED KRAYOLA, & WHY EMOTICONS SUCK 4:45

1M ago4:45

4:45

Believe it or not, this explicitly vulnerable catch-up was simply my prelude to rapping with Pete Kember about The Beach Boys’ Summer Days (And Summer Nights!!). Pete’s a truly great man, so wonderful to talk with, and these 15 minutes were a free-range roam during which we tackled a wide variety of topics just as compelling as anything ever spoken…

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PATREON LIVESTREAM: Mount Nicemore 1:33:44

1M ago1:33:44

1:33:44

Please enjoy this unlocked Patreon Livestream where Tom and Julie pick who should be on the Mount Rushmore of nice people/sweetie pies/genuinely good folks! We'll be back next week with a brand new episode of Double Threat! See you then! Patreon is the best way to support Double Threat! Your support keeps the show going and we appreciate it more th…

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234. Ice Rocket 1:14:07

1M ago1:14:07

1:14:07

The guys make the new chuggable viral sensation where you combine Coors Light and Smirnoff Ice. ICE ROCKET RECIPE: 2/3 COORS LIGHT 1/3 SMIRNOFF ICE Pour Coors Light into a chilled pint glass until 2/3 full. Top up with Smirnoff Ice. Drink quickly, shotgun-style. Recipe via Tiktok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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202. WRECKING CREW PIANIST DON RANDI & DOCUMENTARY DIRECTOR DENNY TEDESCO ON THE BEACH BOYS’ STACK-O-TRACKS 1:15:25

1M ago1:15:25

1:15:25

For our big Season 2 Finale, Discograffiti’s opted to fudge the timeline just a bit in order to give the proper red-carpet drum-roll gravitas to Season 3, especially since much of the music on The Beach Boys’ “Stack-O-Tracks” was created during this period, by the musicians who’d go on to create 99% of the music created during Season 3. In this ver…

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Hal from Newbridge Vinyl Siding Loves His Families 43:26

1M ago43:26

43:26

BEST SHOW BESTS! In this classic clip, Tom gets a call from HAL FROM NEWBRIDGE VINYL SIDING about his families! (Originally aired on WFMU on December 6, 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. SUPPORT THE BEST SHOW ON PATREON! WEEKLY BONUS EPISODES & VIDE…

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