Every office has its orcs. And it's probably you. Well, Roy Lawrence, CEO of Integral Lift Trucks in Austin, Texas, is hunting business orcs, and his conversations with them will be wide-ranging. From what they do, to how they survive, to why their skin is so green (and why they don't brush their teeth more often). No, seriously, you have to listen to this — it's fantasy fiction meets The Office, but with real business conversations.
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Cons: Crime :( Pros: Crime ! Instagram: jsmellsmurder
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Hosted by Elisabeth Rohm. Narrated by Eric Roberts. A podcast featuring more than 10,000 never-before-seen intimate personal letters and journal entries, hundreds of hours of private phone recordings and excerpts from unpublished autobiographies written by America's most notorious serial killers. In Season One of Killer’s Vault, Law & Order star Elisabeth Rohm and Academy Award nominee Eric Roberts, take us inside the minds of the most brutal serial killers the world has ever known. Gerard S ...
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Mirth, Music, and Mayhem Every Tuesday Night hosted by Tom Scharpling. Get the Full Experience on Patreon patreon.com/thebestshow
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Behind the Curtain: Broadway's Living Legends collects the wit, wisdom, and anecdotes of musical theatre's greatest artists from the Golden Age to Now. From actors to directors, designers to playwrights, press agents to general managers, this podcast is a celebration of the giants who helped shape the American Musical Theatre. Hosts: Robert W. Schneider & Kevin David Thomas
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Host David McGuffin talks to Canada’s greatest explorers about their adventures and what inspires their spirit of discovery.
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Sit down with Big Court as he delivers a unique brand of unfiltered content joined by some of the biggest names in entertainment/sports to share their journey and discuss trending topics in the culture. Joined by his daughter Rachel Renee' and Producer Ken, Holdin Court Podcast brilliantly blends the urban experience with current topics as guests document their life experiences and rise to fame. Holdin Court Podcast has risen tremendously in popularity and is one of the cultures top celebrit ...
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Dewey Da Don Talks Tech N9ne, Usher, Rich The Factor, Blood Affiliation, And Owning 2 Starbucks Stores.
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1:48:38Hailing from Kansas City, Kansas, Dewey Da Don is a powerhouse in the Midwest rap scene known for his gritty lyricism, undeniable flow, and a sound that blends street authenticity with mainstream appeal. From a young age, Dewey developed a passion for music and a deep connection to the culture, which quickly translated into his raw, unfiltered styl…
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JAMES AUSTIN JOHNSON! ERIC RAHILL! WHITMER THOMAS! CARMEN CHRISTOPHER! AJ WEBERMAN! ROAD TRIP STORIES! PHILLY BOY ROY!
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3:04:45Best Show is back! JAMES AUSTIN JOHNSON comes to the studio to talk with Tom about his career, SNL, Bob Dylan and more! AJ WEBERMAN, noted Dylanologist and Garbologist, calls in to talk with Tom and James! Comedians and actors ERIC RAHILL, WHITMER THOMAS, and CARMEN CHRISTOPHER stop in to talk to Tom about their roles in the new A24 film FRIENDSHIP…
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The Open Road: George Stroumboulopoulos on Music, Motorcycles, Movies and Canada
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1:24:26“It's the reason why this Canadian Geographic thing means a lot to me. It’s about people and how they live and how we interact and celebrate how beautiful and natural this life can be.” We’ve got a new honorary RCGS Fellow on Explore today! George Stroumboulopoulos is one of Canada’s great interviewers and broadcasters. In the span of his 30-plus y…
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BEST SHOW BESTS! In this classic clip, Tom is joined in studio by the a capella soundtrack vocal duo SOUNDTRACAPELLA! (Originally Aired on WFMU on October 22, 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 …
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Tom Scharpling sits down with Brett Davis to celebrate 25 years of The Best Show. Learn about the moments and people that led Tom to WFMU, and the development of Newbridge and Jon Wurster's incredible array of characters. Delve into the origins of fan favorites such as AP Mike, Pat, Dudio, Vance, and Gary the Squirrel, alongside insights into early…
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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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Return to Ellesmere Island with Ray Zahab and Kevin Vallely
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43:45"It was brutal again. There was a very good chance we wouldn't succeed. And if it's a foregone conclusion that you're going to be successful, is it really an adventure?" - Kevin Vallely RCGS Explorer-in-Residence Ray Zahab and his exploring partner and RCGS Fellow Kevin Vallely have just completed an extraordinary expedition – skiing 500 kilometres…
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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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Roy Scott (Part 2) Talks Leaving The Streets Of KC, Becoming A Tech Founder, Healthy Hip Hop, And Pitching To Shark Tank.
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40:33Roy Scott, CEO and founder of Healthy Hip Hop, was heavily influenced by hip-hop culture growing up. After graduating high school, he passed on a promising college basketball career to become a rapper. Years later, Roy picked up his four-year-old son, Justus, from school and noticed him repeating his explicit lyrics word for word. That’s when he kn…
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John Mulaney (featuring Phil from Newishbridge)
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1:22:28BEST 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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Roy Scott (Part 1) Talks Trading D1 Scholarship To Rap, Meeting Dyamund Shields, Old Tech N9ne Rap Beef, And Losing Deal With Sony Records.
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1:07:15Roy Scott, CEO and founder of Healthy Hip Hop, was heavily influenced by hip-hop culture growing up. After graduating high school, he passed on a promising college basketball career to become a rapper. Years later, Roy picked up his four-year-old son, Justus, from school and noticed him repeating his explicit lyrics word for word. That’s when he kn…
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SUSAN MORRISON! LIZZY COOPERMAN! COOL PERSON'S COOLEST MOMENT, LAME PERSON'S LAMEST MOMENT!
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2:57:24SUSAN 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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Singing Back the Buffalo with Tasha Hubbard
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45:48"Buffalo are renewal. We know that — it’s baked into who we are." This week on Explore, David McGuffin sits down with award-winning filmmaker, scholar, and advocate Tasha Hubbard to discuss her latest documentary, Singing Back the Buffalo. This powerful film delves into the deep, sacred relationship between buffalo and Indigenous Peoples, highlight…
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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!
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2:55:57The 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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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!
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2:57:14BRIDGER 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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Dam proud: How the beaver has shaped Canada's environment
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48:27In this episode, Explore host David McGuffin is joined by Glynnis Hood, one of the world's leading beaver experts, to mark the 50th anniversary of the beaver as Canada’s national animal. This conversation focuses on this iconic Canadian animals significance in our country’s history. Hood shares her insights into the beaver's resilience, ability to …
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Hal from Newbridge Vinyl Siding Loves His Families
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43:26BEST 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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Strange Music CEO Travis O'Guin (Part 3) Calls Out Spotify CEO Daniel Ek, Talks Multi-Million Dollar Strange Land Compound, And Strange Almost Signing Doja Cat.
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1:06:04A successful businessman in the furniture and real estate industries, O'Guin recognized that Tech N9ne's talent was being mismanaged and partnered up with him to form Strange Music around 2000. A believer in the Japanese business philosophy that the middleman should be cut out, O'Guin built a Strange Music studio and started making all merch in-hou…
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BEST SHOW BESTS! In this classic clip, Tom is joined in studio by TIM HEIDECKER & CLARE O'KANE! (Originally Aired Jun 29th, 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. SUPPORT THE BEST SHOW ON PATREON! WEEKLY BONUS EPISODES & VIDEO EPISODES! https://www.patre…
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Strange Music CEO Travis O'Guin (Part 2) Talks Signing Brotha Lynch Hung, Suge Knights Business Tactics, And Working With Jell Roll.
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1:10:15Strange Music's built an empire over the years. Tech N9ne alongside his partner Travis O'Guin essentially helped build the template for independent rappers on the grind. Since 1999, they've approached the industry on their own accord, both musically and business wise. However, they definitely faced their fair share of adversities while trying to ma…
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MARY HOULIHAN! D.C. PIERSON! JASON GORE!
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3:09:12MARY HOULIHAN & D.C. PIERSON come to the Forever Dog studio to talk with Tom about their current projects, pranks, how Mary's "leveling up", and much else! At long last, the return of JASON "DUDIO" GORE to the Best Show, to catch up with Tom & the gang! Phones ring on "Pranks" in honor of April Fool's Day, a major "Mr. Etiquette" update, and more! …
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Elbows Up! Hockey, politics and patriotism with Roy MacGregor
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27:53In this special episode of the Explore Podcast, we delve into the current and unique intersection of hockey, politics, and patriotism in the wake of U.S. President Donald Trump's tariff war against Canada. Featuring an insightful discussion with Roy McGregor, award-winning Canadian journalist and author, this episode explores the politically charge…
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BEST SHOW BESTS! In this classic clip, Tom interviews music icon KIM GORDON! (Originally Aired December 02nd, 2020) 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/TheBest…
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Travis O'guin (Part 1) Talks Growing Up In Kansas City, Traumatic Childhood, Meeting Tech N9ne And Starting Strange Music.
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54:47Strange Music's built an empire over the years. Tech N9ne alongside his partner Travis O'Guin essentially helped build the template for independent rappers on the grind. Since 1999, they've approached the industry on their own accord, both musically and business wise. However, they definitely faced their fair share of adversities while trying to ma…
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DEAN WAREHAM & BRITTA PHILLIPS! ALEX BRAVERMAN! ANDY KAUFMAN TALK! JEFF FEUERZEIG!
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2:49:53We have music from Dean Wareham & Britta Phillips. Tom chats with them Dean's new album, Galaxie 500 and Britta's vocals in Gem & The Holograms! Plus, filmmaker Alex Braverman talks about his new Andy Kaufman documentary, Thank You Very Much! Mike has "Mr. Etiquette" cards! Plus, friend of the show Jeff Feuerzeig stops by! SUPPORT THE BEST SHOW ON …
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BEST SHOW BESTS! In this classic clip, "Bruce Willis" gets his revenge! (Originally aired on The Best Show on WFMU on April 15th, 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 EPISODES! https://www…
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KEVIN MCDONALD FROM KIDS IN THE HALL! TOP 50 STATES!
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3:04:29KEVIN MCDONALD checks in to preview his upcoming rock opera, Kevin McDonald: Superstar! The Top 50 States are ranked! Who will be number one? SUPPORT THE BEST SHOW ON PATREON! WEEKLY BONUS EPISODES & VIDEO EPISODES! https://www.patreon.com/TheBestShow WATCH THE BEST SHOW LIVE EVERY TUESDAY NIGHT 6PM PT ON TWITCH https://www.twitch.tv/bestshow4life …
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Episode 100: Diving into the Darkness with Jill Heinerth
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44:21In this milestone 100th episode of the Explore Podcast, host David McGuffin welcomes back world-renowned cave diver and RCGS Explorer-in-Residence Jill Heinerth. This episode dives into Heinerth’s experiences, including her new, award-winning documentary Diving into the Darkness, her extraordinary career in underwater exploration and the risks and …
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Bentley Kyle Evans (Part 2) On Being Co-Creator Of The Jamie Foxx Show, His Role As "You So Almondy" On "Martin" And Co-Writing "A Thin Line Between Love And Hate"
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49:17Bentley Kyle Evans made his acting debut in the 1990 film House Party. He is most notable as the show runner on several sitcoms, among them Martin (1992–1997) on FOX, The Jamie Foxx Show (1996–2001) on The WB, and Love That Girl! (2010–2014) on TV One. Evans is also the creator of Love That Girl! and the co-creator of The Jamie Foxx Show. Outside o…
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BEST SHOW BESTS! In this classic clip, Tom makes a prank call to "Bruce Willis", but it goes horribly wrong. (Originally broadcast on The Best Show on WFMU on April 8th, 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 BONU…
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IONE SKYE! NICOLE LAWRENCE & THE DURANGO HOUSE BAND! ONEIDA! ALEX JULES!
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2:53:26IONE SKYE swings by the Forever Dog studio to talk to Tom about her new memoir Say Everything! NICOLE LAWRENCE & THE DURANGO HOUSE BAND performs a live set! Tom gets a call from Bobby Matador from the band ONEIDA! Plus a visit from ALEX JULES, who is organizing the Let's Get L.Aid fundraiser for wildfire relief. And finally, another edition of Newb…
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Bentley Kyle Evans (Part 1) Talks Meeting Robert Townsend, Working With Keenan Ivory Wayans, Meeting Martin Lawrence And Being The Show Runner On "Martin"
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1:06:28Bentley Kyle Evans made his acting debut in the 1990 film House Party. He is most notable as the show runner on several sitcoms, among them Martin (1992–1997) on FOX, The Jamie Foxx Show (1996–2001) on The WB, and Love That Girl! (2010–2014) on TV One. Evans is also the creator of Love That Girl! and the co-creator of The Jamie Foxx Show. Outside o…
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BEST SHOW BESTS! In this classic clip from the first Best Show 24-hour show, Tom gets a call from CONAN O'BRIEN, with a surprise in-studio appearance from THE GORCH! (Originally aired July 27th, 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 SHO…
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FRED ARMISEN! JOHN HODGMAN! BRYAN QUINBY! GYM TALK!
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2:54:00FRED ARMISEN swings by the Forever Dog studio to talk to Tom about music, comedy, his time on SNL and more! BRYAN QUINBY from the Podcast "Guys: with Bryan Quinby" drops by to chat with Tom about Korn, Limp Bizkit and other guy-centric stuff! Then John Hodgman comes by to catch up with Tom for a bit before he and Tom continue the fun with The Rest …
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Exploring the depths of sperm whale communication
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47:36In this episode of Explore, we dive deep with Canadian whale biologist Shane Gero, who shares his journey from a landlocked childhood in Ottawa to becoming a leading researcher in whale communication and conservation. Gero discusses how his early fascination with whales began, his fieldwork in Dominica and the intricate social structures of sperm w…
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BEST SHOW BESTS! In this classic clip, Tom gets shocking news about Power Pop Pop Pop! (Originally aired on WFMU on June 19th, 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.p…
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KARINA LONGWORTH! BUILD A MOVIE WITH TOM!
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2:43:04KARINA LONGWORTH, creator and host of the Hollywood history podcast YOU MUST REMEMBER THIS comes to the Forever Dog Studio to talk to Tom! They discuss the show, famous directors, modern movies and more! Plus, callers give Tom the cast and genre, and then Tom BUILDS THE MOVIE! Also, checking in with AP Mike, more Newbridge Notes, and more! SUPPORT …
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BEST SHOW BESTS! In this classic clip, Tom gets a call from a listener and learns all about the shady underworld of Newbridge Power Pop and its intimidating patriarch POWER POP POP POP! (Originally aired on WFMU on June 19, 2007) New to the Best Show? Check out Best Show Bests, the greatest hits of The Best Show! Available every Friday on your podc…
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Big Court & Rachel Renee' Talk The Wayans Brothers, Messy Podcast And Blogs, Glorilla, Megan Thee Stallion, And If Female Rappers Are Saving Hip Hop.
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1:36:23Big Court & his co-host/daughter Rachel Renee' discuss the genius of the Wayans family as they are inducted into the NAACP Image Awards Hall Of Fame. They also debate if female rappers like Glorrila, Cardi B, Megan Thee Stallion, and Doja Cat are contributing to the preservation of Hip Hop as they dominate the charts. Big Court & Rachel Renee' also…
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