Tom welcomes director duo DEMIAN FENTON & DON ARGOTT whose new documentary DIO: DREAMERS NEVER DIE is now streaming on Showtime! We hear a special SOUND COLLAGE, Tom gets a curious call from BIG PAUL IN FORESTBRIDGE, and the 50 STATES OF SPRINGSTEEN list is finally completed! All this and more? Well, duh. YES! Gobble Gobble, HEY!

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BEST SHOW BESTS! In this episode, Tom gets a call from Tippy Nerdlinger! (Originally Aired March 09, 2021)

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Part one of a two-part switcheroo! As our hero Tom gears up to guest host Office Hours this Thursday, the one and only TIM HEIDECKER guest hosts THE BEST SHOW! Phones ring on the topic: TOP 20 WORST BEATLES SONGS! Tim welcomes the brilliant CLAUDIA O’DOHERTY and JOHN EARLY to the studio! Plus, PATRICIA ARQUETTE, ERIC WHITE and FRED ARMISEN call in! We play a round of “TIM CAN’T COMPLAIN”! Tim takes a call from JERRY FROM GLENDALE and so much more! A MUST LISTEN.

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It's the night you've all been waiting for! The debut of THE GARY THE SQUIRREL SHOW! Gary welcomes actor JAMES URBANIAK and comedians ANNA ROISMAN and JAMES FRITZ! Plus, sidekick SCOTT ROGOWSKY shows off his recent Alex Trebek closet raid! Hear Gary's monologue jokes! See bandleader VANCE THE PUPPET! And... more?! YES! Much more! Hit play and have your mind blown... (THIS IS A WARNING!)

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A BEST SHOW for the record books! Metal legend ROB HALFORD talks to Tom about comedy, Heavy Metal Parking Lot and his amazing new book, “Biblical!” If that’s not enough, THE BLACK LIPS perform live from Forever Dog! GRIFFIN NEWMAN stops by to chat with Tom! And JASON "DUDIE" GORE shares some of his latest commercials! Also, Tom gets a call from DIMITRI at Halloween Haven!

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Music legend KID CONGO POWERS (The Gun Club, The Cramps, The Bad Seeds, The Pink Monkey Birds and more...) calls in about his memoir "Some New Kind of Kick” out now on Hachette Books! A special live set of music from Drag City recording artists', WAND! Plus, DAMIAN FROM FUCKED UP calls Tom about the new album "One Day" coming out in January! DARREN FROM WORK checks in! All this, plus a few more states are claimed in the ongoing 50 States of Springsteen!

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This is a BIG ONE! We begin the journey to uncover THE FIFTY STATES OF SPRINGSTEEN! Who is the Bruce Springsteen of every U.S. state!? Plus, Tom gets a call from the one and only PHILLY BOY ROY! Maybe even a brief check-in from MIKE FROM BAYBRIDGE... WHAT?! Well, you gotta listen to believe it all!

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Tonight on The Best Show, director TOBY AIMES calls in from the UK to talk with Tom about his new documentary In The Court Of The Crimson King: King Crimson at 50! DANIEL ROMANO'S OUTFIT perform live at Forever Dog Studios and talk with Tom! Also, Tom gets a call from BRYCE PREFONTAINE!

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A classic Best Show from March 5th, 2019! Phones ring on the subject, Open Mouth, Insert Foot! Bill from Newbridge Upon Tyne rings in! Plus, callers list their Top 10 Nu Metal bands!

Another one for the books. Literally! Tom finally proves just how easy it is to write a children's book. Hear him complete the whole thing by the show's end with the amazing cartoonist NATHAN GELGUD illustrating in real-time along with hit-or-miss contributions from callers! Plus, Tom gets a ring from DETECTIVE SAMUEL RIMSHODT in Newbridge!

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This week on The Best Show With Tom Scharpling, we're sharing the very first episode of our Patreon-exclusive podcast, RUBINESQUE! If you enjoyed our previous deep dive into the music of Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young, SO FAR, you're going to love RUBINESQUE! 

In every episode we'll dive deep into the music produced or executive produced by the one and only RICK RUBIN from 1981 to 2022.

In the premiere episode, we take a look at the years 1981 through 1985 and focus on the beginnings of Def Jam and what the hip-hop scene was like during those formative years in the NYC metro area! Does Mike have a very insane connection to Rick Rubin? One we didn't even know about when we planned this podcast? You're going to have to listen to find out!

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PHILLY BOY ROY calls in from the Democratic National Convention! The debut of POKEMON GO FOR TRUCKERS! The topic is THE WORST DECISIONS MADE BY OTHERWISE SMART PEOPLE! Plus, the continuing saga/debacle of the DREYFUSS 100!

(Originally aired Wednesday, July 27, 2016)

THIS IS THE BIG ONE. Tom and the callers list the FIFTY BEST KARAOKE SONGS OF ALL TIME!!! Hear what made the list and what did NOT make the list! Plus, the hilarious ALBERTINA RIZZO joins Tom in studio!

New to the Best Show? Check out Best Show Bests, the greatest hits of The Best Show! In this episode, Tom gets a call from Taco Bell Todd!

The amazing SARAH MARSHALL calls in to talk to Tom about her awesome podcast You're Wrong About and the upcoming live shows! Tom tries on DON RICKLES ties and tells his story about why Dodger Stadium SUCKS! Artist ERIC WHITE calls in to discuss his latest painting and more! Plus, A.P. MIKE debuts the long awaited collaboration with The Funk Wizard himself, CHAKI! All this, and the debut of THE SUCK OLYMPICS?! YES!!!

After a year plus hiatus following the WFMU departure, The Best Show returned with a vengeance in December of 2014 with a jam packed show to break in the new studio! Matthew Tompkins from the Shout! Network calls in to welcome Tom back! Kurt Vile checks in! Gary the Squirrel discusses his one-squirrel show and more!

Tom welcomes the fantastic comedian and podcast host, LIZZY COOPERMAN to the studio! Phones ring on the topic: WHAT STUFF SCARED YOU AS A KID AND MAYBE STILL SCARES YOU NOW? SKYLER calls back to check in with Tom after Best Show 24! AP MIKE reviews CLERKS III!

After Tommy Stinson bailed on the Best Show, Replacements Steve calls in to review "Appetite for Democracy 3D", the Guns N' Roses concert film... New to the Best Show? Check out Best Show Bests, the greatest hits of The Best Show!

A show six years in the making... TOMPRESSIONS return! Callers try their luck to impersonate Tom on-air! Tom makes a stunning personal statement in response to the ANT MAN CONTROVERSY and pitches a BILLION DOLLAR BATMAN IDEA to legendary comic book artist/writer CHIP ZDARSKY! The SOUND COLLAGE returns with hypnotic new additions... ONE FOR THE BOOKS!

On election night, November 8th, 2016, Tom threw the radio audience a curve ball by pretending to air a "Lost Episode" from 2006. Old music was used and "classic" callers were staged. As the night went on, the whirlwind of news unfolded and the show took on an even stranger shape... This was one for the books.

Tom welcomes RONALD BRONSTEIN, co-writer/co-editor/co-genius of every Safdie Brothers film! And if one movie titan wasn't enough, PEYTON REED swings by the studio and DROPS A MAJOR ANNOUNCEMENT... Phones ring on the topic, WHAT ARE THE DUMB THINGS YOU BELIEVED AS A KID? Plus, DARREN FROM WORK calls Tom to catch up and ask for a small favor!

Tom gets an in-studio visit from CHAPO TRAP HOUSE'S WILL & MATT! Phones ring on the topic: WORST COVER SONGS! Plus, Tom gets a call from METAL TIM IN NORTH OLDBRIDGE!

Author and founder of WILCO, JEFF TWEEDY, calls in and chats with Tom about his two amazing books and countless brilliant records including the new Wilco album, "Cruel Country"! Then... an amazing LIVE PERFORMANCE from MIKE KROL in the FOREVER DOG THEATRE! Plus, FUN CALLS! Studio chats with Allison Crutchfield, Secret Pizza's Sean Lango, and yes, MIKE KROL! Honk!

The kid returns! Just barely SIX DAYS after the now LEGENDARY Best Show 24 broadcast... Tom's back in the hot seat for the first Best Show of the new era! Phones ring on the topic: WHEN DID YOUR FAVORITE ARTIST LOSE IT? A discussion on art, artists, rise and falls and all of that business going! Tom and the crew rank 90s Springsteen... and so much more! Kick back and enjoy "Episode One" of a brand new age!

The final installment in BEST SHOW 24! The legendary CHRIS ELLIOTT and ADAM RESNICK call in together! PHILLY BOY ROY makes a truly amazing appearance IN STUDIO! JONATHAN BRAYLOCK stops by! MATTHEW TOMPKINS! BRETT DAVIS and DEVON YOUNG visit the studio! SURPRISE GUEST ADAM CONOVER chats with Tom in studio! OH AND WE’RE NOT DONE THERE! Live musical performances in theatre from TY SEGALL, MIKAL CRONIN and JESS CORNELIUS! And CHAKI brings the funk to take us home!

BEST SHOW 24, PART 7 begins with what could be the biggest one two punch in BEST SHOW history! Tom chats with PULP frontman, JARVIS COCKER! MIKE WATT performs live! STEVEN MCDONALD from REDD KROSS visits the studio. ZACH CHERRY checks in from London! Emmy nominee MARTHA KELLY and MARY LATTIMORE stop by! MIKE IN BAYBRIDGE actually appears IN STUDIO! Surprise guests THE GREGORY BROTHERS call in! KAT TOLEDO performs from under a duvet! YES, THIS IS ALL IN ONE EPISODE! OF COURSE IT IS, THIS IS THE BEST SHOW!

BEST SHOW 24 refuses to slow down with a call from the fabulous PATRICIA ARQUETTE! YASI SALEK and JON GABRUS pay a visit to the studio, with Gabrus bringing Tom a wake-up elixir! PAUL HANLEY, formerly of THE FALL, calls in! MARINA FRANKLIN, ALBERTINA RIZZO and MARY HOULIHAN check in!

Did you think we'd stop? WE CAN'T! The hilarious NATHAN FIELDER calls in! JOHN OLIVER checks in with Tom! DAVE HOLMES stops by the studio to talk to Tom about his new podcast and much more! Tom talks to the legendary AMAZING KRESKIN! Cartoonist NATHAN GELGUD returns to the studio to see Tom and stays for a special fill-in with Pat, Dudio and artist ERIC WHITE!

The hits keep coming! JOHN HODGMAN wakes up A.P. Mike! Plus, we hear from KEVIN CORRIGAN, ANDY KINDLER and a special live performance from THE CINNAMON BOYS featuring BRYCE PREFONTAINE, TOM SCHARPLING and JASON GORE!

The BEST SHOW 24 cavalcade of stars continues with a call from the legendary ADAM MCKAY! CARL TART, EDGAR MOMPLAISIR, and KEVIN BARTELT live in the studio! Plus, LANCE BANGS checks in and much more!

BEST SHOW 24 rolls onward! SUDAN ARCHIVES makes a special visit to the studio and chats with Tom! R.E.M's PETER BUCK calls in as surprise guest #1! JON DALY and JAKE FOGELNEST keep the laugh train rolling in the studio! Plus, the next amazing music performance from the one and only JOHN VANDERSLICE!

The BEST SHOW 24 KICKS OFF with amazing guests! CONAN O'BRIEN calls in and gets a surprise visit from THE GORCH! Rocker KURT VILE checks in and sings Tom a special song! JO FIRESTONE and JULIE KLAUSNER bring the laughs and set the bar for 24 hours of greatness! All this, plus NICK THORBURN delivers the first incredible live set of music from our performance space!

We are finally here. It's the day of the 24 HOUR BEST SHOW! Starting at 6pm PT and going until 6pm PT Wednesday 7/27.

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We are one week away from one of the biggest events in BEST SHOW HISTORY - the 24 HOUR BEST SHOW! Friend of the show, JON SOLOMON, calls in to give Tom advice on how to do a 24 hour radio program. Phones ring on AP Mike’s suggested topic, SMALL TOWN GRIPES! Points are rewarded and taken away! 

It’s the NIGHT OF 100 “OUT ON THE ROAD TODAYS” as callers try their hand at singing and updating the line from Don Henley’s song, “The Boys of Summer!” Phones also ring on the topic, FAKE TERMS OF RESPECT! Rapid fire calls, BEST SHOW style!

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One of the stars of SEVERANCE and the MARVEL CINEMATIC UNIVERSE, comedian ZACH CHERRY calls in! The MIKE IN BAYBRIDGE saga continues on.  You can’t stop it. Don’t try. Phones ring on the topic TOP TEN FIREWORKS! What songs would Johnny Cash cover today? Kate Bush! AND SO MUCH MORE! You know what it is - IT IS THE SUMMER OF SCHARPLING!

Our friend TIM HEIDECKER is live in the studio talking about his exciting upcoming US tour, his new album HIGH SCHOOL and so much more! CLARE O'KANE drops by the studio fresh off a plane! MIKE IN BAYBRIDGE calls back with a surprise visit from a special friend!

New to the Best Show? Check out Best Show Bests, the greatest hits of The Best Show! In this episode, Tom gets a call from Newbridge Rockabilly legend, Chicky Catona!

First day of Summer, BUT MY FRIENDS, THE SUMMER OF SCHARPLING HAS BEEN HAPPENING FOR WEEKS! One of our favorites, SNL’s SARAH SQUIRM calls in! Cartoonist NATHAN GELGUD stops by the studio! The Mike In Baybridge saga continues on! Phones ring on the topic - BEST AND WORST MOVIE FRANCHISES!

The SUMMER OF SCHARPLING has only just begun and boy oh boy, we’ve got another great BEST SHOW for you. MARTHA KELLY (Baskets, Euphoria, I Love That For You) stops by! MARY LATTIMORE plays an amazing set on the harp. JASON STERN from the Lou Reed Archive calls in on the NEWSMAKER HOTLINE. An action packed BEST SHOW, my friends!

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The Best Show from Los Angeles rolls right along with a very hot topic - WHICH ALBUMS ARE PERFECT?! Plus, a special SOUND COLLAGE and so much more!

Here we go! The first official Best Show from the new Los Angeles studio! New theme song! A performance by ISLANDS - LIVE IN STUDIO! JON DALY stops by! SOUND COLLAGE! The MIKE IN BAYBRIDGE saga continues. THE NEW ERA OF THE BEST SHOW STARTS HERE!

And we're back with another pre-recorded Best Show as we work on the Best Show LA Studio! But... IT'S A GOOD ONE! Tom chats with Jim Ruland, author of Corporate Rock Sucks: The Rise and Fall of SST Records. If you're a fan of SST Records, this is for you! If not, it's still for you!

Here it is! The "live" show recorded on April 17th, 2022. A lot has happened since then, but I believe we discuss ghost kitchens and family vacations! It's a fun one!

BEST SHOW BOOK CLUB  is back! In this episode, Tom Scharpling, Jason Gore, Michael Lisk and Pat Byrne speak with the author of "Unrequited Infatuations," Stevie Van Zandt!

In September of 2021, Gilbert Gottfried called in to The Best Show as part of TOM DOESN'T KNOW, an episode of surprise guests booked by the producers. Gilbert was the first guest of the night and recounts Tom's appearance on his own podcast, early Letterman appearances, his time on SNL, an Alan Thicke impression, and more...

Special thanks to Perry Shall who made this interview possible.

RIP Gilbert Gottfried

Phones ring on the topic: who is the best person from each state...and who is the worst! MIKE IN BAYBRIDGE reveals his lost 80's hardcore connections... Plus, honoring the late great Gilbert Gottfried.

Ah, the double album. The classic artistic statement. The moment when an artist or band tells the world who they truly are. But which one is the BEST? THE WHITE ALBUM? DOUBLE NICKELS ON THE DIME? WE get into and figure it all out!

Phones ring on the topic: WORST AUDITIONS! Tom hears from long time caller EMMA HEALEY (Emma In Toronto) who recently wrote the brilliant book; Best Young Woman Job Book! The MIKE IN BAYBRIDGE saga takes a dark strange turn... and so much more!

Phones ring on the topic: WHAT FICTIONAL CHARACTER WOULD ACTUALLY SUCK IN REAL LIFE? ANNA SEREGINA calls to talk about the second season of her podcast, TRUTH HOUNDS! The MIKE IN BAYBRIDGE saga takes a strange turn... Plus, the crew talks BASKETBALL and so much more!!!

Tom asks the callers to MAKE HIM LAUGH! The saga continues from MIKE IN BAYBRIDGE! Plus, Director JEFF FEUERZEIG calls Tom on the real deal behind Jersey's infamous gas pumping policy!

The kid is BACK! Tom swings back into action with an ALL STAR SHOW! The hilarious JOHN HODGMAN and DAVID REES talk about their brand new season of DICKTOWN airing on FXX/Hulu! The MIKE IN BAYBRIDGE saga continues and so much more!

New to the Best Show? Check out Best Show Bests, the greatest hits of The Best Show! In this episode, Philly Boy Roy calls to talk about a certain press conference in the news!

Are there any weird coincidences that have happened to you? Moments where you’re like, ‘oh my god that is the most unbelievable coincidence ever, I hope that someday The Best Show does a topic about coincidences? Well, THIS is that show, baby! Plus, funnyman and all-around-good-guy ALEX SCORDELIS calls up to talk about his Vice article about an infamous moment in Guns 'N Roses' "November Rain" music video... We hear more on the MIKE IN BAYBRIDGE saga and so much more! Don't snooze this one, brah.

You watched it. (Maybe) You loved it. Now you get to plan it?! WELL ON THIS SHOW YOU DO! Callers try their luck and figure it all out with Tom. Plus, a special call from KURT VILE talking about his new album and a legendary Neil Young story! Hear the continued MIKE IN BAYBRIDGE saga and so much more!

WHAT A SHOW! Phones ring on the topic, WHAT WAS YOUR FIRST (OR BEST) “OH NO! I’M GETTING OLD!” MOMENT? MIKE FROM BAYBRIDGE checks in again! LANCE BANGS talks about JACKASS FOREVER! Friend of the show, CLARE O’KANE calls in and tells Tom all about her new show! SCOTT ROGOWSKY talks his vintage store. A HUGE SHOW!

WHAT A HUGE BEST SHOW! JULIE KLAUSNER calls in with a BIG ANNOUNCEMENT! Tom also makes an announcement regarding BEST SHOW BOOK CLUB! MIKE FROM BAYBRIDGE checks in again! Phones ring on the topic, YOU’RE AWESOME, YOU SUCK, YOU’RE OKAY I GUESS! 

Phones ring on the topic: WHY DIDN'T ANYONE TELL ME SOONER? (How'd you not know what you know now?) Another historic call from MIKE FROM BAYBRIDGE! RUBINESQUE! MIKE VERSUS MARVEL! Plus, SO MUCH MORE! A must listen...

WE'RE BACK WITH ANOTHER TUESDAY NIGHT EDITION OF THE BEST SHOW! Phones ring on the topic: UNDENIABLE TRUTHS! Tom gets another call from secret legend, MIKE IN BAYBRIDGE! A Best Show Staff Meeting is held featuring Tom, Mike, Jason, Pat, Gary The Squirrel AND MORE! Also, is the GOMP back?! Only one way to find out! DON'T MISS THIS ONE!

HAPPY NEW YEAR! NEW YEAR, NEW BEST SHOW! Phones ring on the topic, SO WHAT IS THIS YEAR GONNA BE? What are your dreams for this year? How are you going to absolutely crush 2022? MIKE IN BAYBRIDGE calls in. Points are awarded! MORE!

New to the Best Show? Check out Best Show Bests, the greatest hits of The Best Show! In this episode, Tom gets a call from Ted In South Newbridge.

AND HERE WE GO! The inaugural edition of BEST SHOW BOOK CLUB! In this episode, Tom Scharpling, Jason Gore, Michael Lisk and Pat Byrne speak with the authors of "NÖTHING BUT A GOOD TIME," Tom Beaujour & Richard Bienstock. They are joined by Best Show listener, Joe Dana!

It's a great conversation about 80's hard rock/hair metal and the bands that were part of that scene. Were they all angry with Nirvana for "ending it all?" Take a listen and find out!

BIG show! Tom gets a call from Willie in Newbridge Mews! Plus, more is added to the ever-growing TOP 100 SONGS OF ALL TIME, Mike reports on a recent Andrew Dice Clay show and so much more!

SHEP IN NEWBRIDGE calls! We continue our most comprehensive list ever, THE TOP 100 SONGS OF ALL TIME! 

New to the Best Show? Check out Best Show Bests, the greatest hits of The Best Show! In this episode, Tom gets a call from Brian in Silver Lake!

Here we go again! THE TOP 100 SONGS OF ALL TIME! More songs are added! Is the list complete? LISTEN AND FIND OUT! SHERIFF JESSE BEAUFORT calls Tom and updates him on his outstanding charges. Tom and the crew talk The Band, Sinatra AND SO MUCH MORE!

THE BEST SHOW IS BACK with our most comprehensive list yet - THE TOP 100 SONGS OF ALL TIME! DIRECTOR PENNY LANE calls in to talk about their new film, "LISTENING TO KENNY G." RADIO DJ ROB ROBERTS checks in with Tom. E Street conversations AND MORE!

New to the Best Show? Check out Best Show Bests, the greatest hits of The Best Show! In this episode, Tom gets a call from Jerry Watkins!

PHILLY BOY ROY calls in! Phones ring on the topic: WHAT WOULD YOU TELL YOUR FIFTEEN YEAR OLD SELF? MORE!

WHAT A SHOW! Tom welcomes JULIE KLAUSNER, the return of GARY THE SQUIRREL and MORE for a special on-air A.P. Mike birthday bash! Plus, JOE PERA calls in to talk about the new season of Joe Pera Talks With You and MORE! Don't miss this one!

New to the Best Show? Check out Best Show Bests, the greatest hits of The Best Show! In this episode, Reggie In Newbridge calls in to "SCHARP TANK" to pitch Tom a unique product!

A SPECTACULAR BEST SHOW! Tom chats with brilliant director, TODD HAYNES, about his new film, THE VELVET UNDERGROUND! Phones ring on the topic - I'M OUTTA HERE! Tom shoots down a potential guest. Jason, Pat and AP Mike take oaths! AND MORE!

Stand-up comedian GARY GULMAN calls into the show! Phones ring on the topic, TOP 10 BEST AND WORST BAND NAMES! Are the lists completed by the end of the show? A BEST SHOW FIRST?! YOU'LL HAVE TO LISTEN TO FIND OUT!

New to the Best Show? Check out Best Show Bests, the greatest hits of The Best Show! In this episode, Tom gets a call from Bradwyn In Silver Newbridge!

AN ALL-NEW BEST SHOW! JO FIRESTONE calls in to talk about her new special, Good Timing with Jo Firestone and St. Louis pizza! Phones ring on the topic - WHAT IS THE WORST WIFI NAME YOU'VE EVER SEEN? Tom gets a call from JOSHUA DELVECCHIO! BEST SHOW BOOK CLUB talk! MORE!

A BEST SHOW EVENT! NIGHT OF 1000 LITTLE STEVENS! Callers attempt their best Steven Van Zandt impressions for Tom! TIM HEIDECKER talks the new season of ON CINEMA! JEFF FEUERZEIG calls in with a Little Steven story! THE BEST SHOW BOOK CLUB is launched! WHAT MORE COULD YOU WANT FROM A BEST SHOW?! 

New to the Best Show? Check out Best Show Bests, the greatest hits of The Best Show! In this episode, Gary The Squirrel hosts his special baseball show: Take Me Out To The Squirrel Game! Featuring Josh Kantor, A.P. Mike and Jason Gore.

It’s a PRE-RECORDED BEST SHOW! Phones ring on the topic: WHAT’S YOUR BEEF? How much would it cost for Tom to star in Logan Paul’s JERKFACE? A new ROOSTER’S CREEK! AND MORE!

A classic topic returns! GETTING TO KNOW YOU! Tom asks rapid fire questions and gets to know Best Show callers! 

New to the Best Show? Check out Best Show Bests, the greatest hits of The Best Show! In this episode, Tom and Jonah Ray try and settle the stolen beer saga once and for all...

THE BEST SHOW IS BACK WITH A BANG! A few weeks ago, Tom suggested that we do a show called "TOM DOESN'T KNOW," where Jason, Mike and Pat plan the show and Tom will have no prior knowledge of what will occur. AND HERE WE ARE! Tonight's Guests (in order): GILBERT GOTTFRIED! STEVE GUNN! DOUBLE THREAT! THE GEORGE LUCAS TALK SHOW! WRECKLESS ERIC! NICK THORBURN! JELLOMAN! COLLEEN GREEN!

A LEGENDARY BEST SHOW!

The Best Show fill in show, SLICE OF LIFE returns for one more week while Tom is on assignment. Mike, Jason and Pat discuss: ONCE IN A LIFETIME EXPERIENCES! TOILETS! JUNKYARD STORIES! MURPHY'S! Alongside your calls and more! BEST SHOW IS BACK NEXT WEEK!

New to the Best Show? Check out Best Show Bests, the greatest hits of The Best Show! In this episode, Tom interviews recluse musician "Rowdy Moses"!

The Best Show Fill In Show, SLICE OF LIFE, RETURNS! AP Mike Lisk, Jason Gore and Pat Byrne take calls and discuss multiple topics such as Inside Dirt, Jukebox Wars, Bruce Springsteen pirate songs and more!

Callers attempt their best/worst twenty second celebrity impressions! Tom and the crew talk Jeopardy, Dune and MORE. Tom starts the list of “People Tom Wants To Fight.”

New to the Best Show? Check out Best Show Bests, the greatest hits of The Best Show! In this episode, Tom does an interview with Mark From Comedy Nerds Podcast!

Over the years, some of the very best Best Show calls have come from kids... so on this show, NO ADULTS ALLOWED! Tom finally gets the answer to a 16-year-old riddle! Plus, Mike writes Springsteen lyrics and much more!!!

WHAT A BEST SHOW! Phones ring on the topic: WHAT’S THE WORST MOMENT YOU’VE HEARD A CELL PHONE GO OFF? The guys try to come up with a nickname to honor Tom, all on their own with no guidance at all! Jason shares a tale from ROOSTERS CREEK! AP Mike debuts “A BALLAD OF A BROKEN BIZKIT BRO!” 

AN ALL NEW BEST SHOW! Phones ring on the topic, SO SOMEONE IN YOUR LIFE DOESN’T LIKE THE BEST SHOW! Wait, people don’t like The Best Show? You’ll just have to listen to find out!

New to the Best Show? Check out Best Show Bests, the greatest hits of The Best Show! In this episode, VANCE THE PUPPET talks to MGMT about Prog rock!

Yep, it’s a brand new BEST SHOW! Phones ring on the topic: REBOOTING YOUR LIFE! Actor STEFAN FLOWERS asks Tom some questions to confirm details about his life.