The Best Show will return LIVE next week, but till then, catch up with Tom for a bit and dive into the very first episoide of BEST SHOW BOOK CLUB: NÖTHING BUT A GOOD TIME - The Uncensored History of the '80s Hard Rock Explosion.

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!

The Best Show is moving its studio from NJ to LA so we bid farewell to the Jersey City studio the only way we know how - with TONS OF GUESTS, STORIES, LAUGHS, SONGS, BEST SHOW SECRETS and DINER TALK! MIKE IN BAYBRIDGE checks in! A LEGENDARY BEST SHOW TO CLOSE THE NJ STUDIO! 

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!

It's THE NIGHT OF A THOUSAND IS THAT A THINGS! Callers chime in with their bits asking the question, "Is That A Thing?" MIKE FROM BAYBRIDGE calls AGAIN!!! Best Show Book Club. And Just Like That. YEP, IT'S A HUGE BEST SHOW! ONE FOR THE BOOKS!

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. 

Phones ring on the BEST and WORST that humanity has to offer! Tom gets a call from HERB FROM FLOOR GUYS LANDSCAPING! All this and so much 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 Rex In Newbridge Colony Canyon!

Sure, Tom wrote a book... but maybe YOU wrote a book about your life! Great job. But what’s the title?! Plus, Tom gets a call from PHILLY BOY ROY and so much MORE!

The day we’ve all waited for is finally here! IT NEVER ENDS by Tom Scharpling is IN STORES NOW! So naturally tonight we discuss IT NEVER ENDS! Dave Yule from CRUSHING IT calls in to interview Tom. VISIT TOMWROTEABOOK.COM TO GET YOUR COPY OF IT NEVER ENDS!

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 Shep In Newbridge Shoals!

The topic they said couldn’t be done once is back by popular demand! Tom and the listeners lay down as many Don Pardo SNL announcements as they can conceive! Plus, Tom gets a call from VINCE IN NEWBRIDGE BAYOU! Anna Seregina and Kyle Mizono tell Tom about their new podcast Truth Hounds and MORE!

We’ve all been there. Things go awry in public to the point of absurdity... What are the times you’ve been in a public place that have been so bizarre you’ve legit asked yourself- AM I ON A PRANK SHOW?! Phones ring and Tom finds out. HERMAN IN NEWBRIDGE HEIGHTS checks in. AND MORE!

How much to watch all the Farrelly Brothers movies in one sitting? How much to eat a shoe? We figure out the market value for all of these things and more! Plus, Tom gets a call from KEN IN NEWBRIDGE ESTATES! All this and more, more, MORE!

The epic conclusion of THE 50 GREATEST SNACKS list! Will your favorite sneak in under the wire? And if that wasn’t enough we generate BAND NAMES that you can use! Plus, Tom gets a call from DIETRICH IN NEWBRIDGE FLATS and so much more! Surprises!

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 Kurt Vile who sings him the song Ocean City!

A MONDAY NIGHT BEST SHOW! The list of the TOP FIFTY BEST SNACKS OF ALL TIME gains a few new entries! The buttered roll is debated! Jerry calls in to reminisce about snacks and 80's rock with Tom. A KILLER BEST SHOW ON A MONDAY NIGHT! 

Tom welcomes CHRIS GETHARD back to the show to talk about his new special, HALF MY LIFE! More snacks are added to the TOP 50 BEST SNACKS list! DEL QUIVERS FROM THE NEWBRIDGE TOURISM BOARD checks in! 

Finally. The list to beat all lists. We get down and dirty and figure out THE FIFTY BEST SNACKS OF ALL TIME! Pudding? Snickers bars? Wasabi peas? WHAT WILL MAKE THE LIST!?! Plus, Tom gets a call from BRYCE PREFONTAINE!

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 Morty in Lower West Newbridge!

The pet peeves that you know you gotta be better than... The little thing that drives you up the wall... It's all on the line in this classic Best Show! Plus, Tom gets a call from BLAKE IN LOWER NEWBRIDGE HEIGHTS and so much more!

WHO WOULD YOU FREAKY FRIDAY WITH?! The question of the ages is answered in this episode! Plus, a call from the legend himself, PHILLY BOY ROY and so much 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 Todd L in Newbridge (A.K.A. The Newbridge Stinkler)!

Hear the epic conclusion of the Top 50 Mascots! Will your favorites make the cut? Plus, LOSING YOUR COOL! Tales of complete meltdown and lost temper! Rockabilly Legend CHICKY CATONA calls in! And much more!!!

WOW! This is a HUGE SHOW!!! Tom and KURT VILE interview J Mascis! Callers narrow down the 50 GREATEST MASCOTS of all time! Tom gets a call from BILL CHIPPERT JR.! Plus, the debut of BEST SHOW BINGO and so much more! Click play and BUCKLE UP, PAL...

The TOP 50 MASCOTS list gets a few more names! SHERM THROCKMORTON calls Tom to discuss a recent incident at Video Cavern. A CLASSIC BEST SHOW!

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 Billy Kincaid!

Tom's back with another classic BEST SHOW, counting down the TOP FIFTY MASCOTS OF ALL TIME! Will Gritty make the list? Ya gotta listen to find out!

The Best Show is back and the topic is BUILD A COMMERCIAL! Tom announces the pre-order for IT NEVER ENDS, his new book! DARREN FROM WORK checks in!

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 Tony in Old Newbridge!

Phones ring on the topic: PROCRASTINATION! Tom gets a call from self help author, CHAD JENNINGS! The guys talk ROCKY III and then some! There's a bunch more that happens but it's hard to summarize, so just listen!!!

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 Bill In Newbridge Upon Tyne!

Phones ring on the topic FILL IN THE BLANKS! TIPPY NERDLINGER calls in with one for the topic and much more!

Tom pitches Staten Island Garbage Rats to Impractical Joker and friend of the show, SAL VULCANO! We premiere a BRAND NEW SONG from ISLANDS! Phones ring on the topic: What Is BLANK Doing Right Now? Tom issues a challenge that could find him hosting a fast food fish sandwich themed podcast! AND SO MUCH MORE!

Welcome to SO FAR, a Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young podcast hosted by Tom Scharpling, AP Mike Lisk, Pat Byrne and Jason Gore! 

SO FAR is limited podcast in which we'll take a year by year look at all of the works of CSNY, together and apart.

In this episode, SLBG gives you a breakdown of the years 1971 and 1972.

Phones ring on the topic: MY DUMB LUCK! The times you have been cosmically bailed out by dumb luck. Plus, Tom gets a call from magician MARCUS DELGATO! And so much more! What else exactly?! Listen and 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 Chilly B In Newbridge Heights!

Phones ring on the topic: DESIGN A MCDONALD’S CELEBRITY MEAL! What would Nicolas Cage’s meal be like? WE FIND OUT! Look, I know we say it a lot, but this was A CLASSIC BEST SHOW! FUN FOR ALL!

Tom gets a call from HERB DWORKIN! Hear the completion of the 50 BIGGEST CRABAPPLES of all time! All this and much 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 Jadon In Newbridge!

Catch up with Tom in this mini-episode of the Best Show! It’s just you and Tom by the fire! Enjoy it!

The epic conclusion of the 50 BIGGEST CRABAPPLES OF ALL TIME! Tom gets a call from DANNY IN NEWBRIDGE CANYON! Plus, KURT VILE checks in and SCOTT ROGOWSKY makes good on Tom's Phish education... All this and even MORE!

The first BIG LIST of 2021! Tom runs down the 50 BIGGEST CRABAPPLES OF ALL TIME! Quiz Daddy SCOTT ROGOWSKY defends the honor of PHISH! 

Director of BORAT SUBSEQUENT MOVIEFILM and longtime friend of the show, JASON WOLINER calls in! Phones ring on the topic: JERSEY WEED STRAINS! An instant classic!

It’s the first Best Show of 2021! Phones ring on the topic, REALISTIC RESOLUTIONS! TACO BELL TODD from Newbridge calls in! A CLASSIC BEST SHOW!

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 Ned in Newbridge General Hospital!

It's THE NIGHT OF 1000 LISTENERS IMPROVING A MOVIE BY ADDING A DIRTBIKE! Many films are discussed and more importantly, many dirtbikes are added! PHILLY BOY ROY calls in with his 2020 reading of Twas The Night Before Christmas!

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 Yakov Smirnoff! Also featuring, Alice Wetterlund and Mary Houlihan!

Tom talks with comedy legend MERRILL MARKOE on her incredible career and new graphic memoir “We Saw Scenery!” DARREN FROM WORK calls in! Plus, phone rings on the topic: SEQUEL MANIA! A truly great show!

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 Zander in D.C.! 

The legendary KIM GORDON talks to Tom about her new book, NO ICON. World renowned virologist DR. BLAKE WRIGHT gives a rare interview.