Tue, 20 July 2021
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! |
Thu, 15 July 2021
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! |
Tue, 13 July 2021
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! |
Tue, 6 July 2021
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! |
Thu, 1 July 2021
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! |
Tue, 29 June 2021
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! |
Tue, 22 June 2021
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! |
Tue, 15 June 2021
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! |
Tue, 8 June 2021
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! |
Sun, 6 June 2021
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! |
Mon, 31 May 2021
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! |
Tue, 25 May 2021
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! |
Wed, 19 May 2021
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! |
Thu, 13 May 2021
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! |
Tue, 11 May 2021
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! |
Tue, 4 May 2021
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! |
Fri, 30 April 2021
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)! |
Tue, 27 April 2021
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!!! |
Tue, 20 April 2021
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... |
Tue, 13 April 2021
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! |
Thu, 8 April 2021
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! |
Tue, 6 April 2021
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! |
Wed, 31 March 2021
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! |
Fri, 26 March 2021
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! |
Tue, 16 March 2021
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!!! |
Thu, 11 March 2021
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! |
Tue, 9 March 2021
Phones ring on the topic FILL IN THE BLANKS! TIPPY NERDLINGER calls in with one for the topic and much more! |
Tue, 2 March 2021
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! |
Sat, 27 February 2021
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. |
Tue, 23 February 2021
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! |
Thu, 18 February 2021
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! |
Tue, 16 February 2021
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! |
Mon, 8 February 2021
Tom gets a call from HERB DWORKIN! Hear the completion of the 50 BIGGEST CRABAPPLES of all time! All this and much more! |
Fri, 5 February 2021
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! |
Wed, 3 February 2021
Catch up with Tom in this mini-episode of the Best Show! It’s just you and Tom by the fire! Enjoy it! |
Tue, 26 January 2021
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! |
Tue, 19 January 2021
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! |
Tue, 12 January 2021
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! |
Tue, 5 January 2021
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! |
Fri, 1 January 2021
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! |
Tue, 22 December 2020
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! |
Thu, 17 December 2020
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! |
Tue, 15 December 2020
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! |
Tue, 8 December 2020
Phones ring on the topic: IDENTIFY IT! The songs, movies, TV shows, etc that you just can't track down! Kurt Vile checks in! Tom gets a call from TODD MCDANIELS AT MCMUFFLER MANIA! And so much more! Exclamation point!
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Fri, 4 December 2020
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.! |
Tue, 1 December 2020
The legendary KIM GORDON talks to Tom about her new book, NO ICON. World renowned virologist DR. BLAKE WRIGHT gives a rare interview. |
Tue, 24 November 2020
Tom is back with a brand new SOUND COLLAGE and a PRE-RECORDED BEST SHOW! |
Tue, 17 November 2020
Tom Scharpling VERSUS Steely Dan! The battle you’ve been waiting for! Phones ring as listeners try to convince Tom to like Steely Dan. JON DALY stops by to talk about his fantastic new record! GREGG TURKINGTON calls in to defend “The Dan!” KURT VILE weighs in on #TomVSDan! SHEP IN GREAT NEWBRIDGE SHOALS talks the blues AND MUCH MUCH MORE! Does Tom learn to love Steely Dan? YOU GOTTA LISTEN TO FIND OUT! |
Tue, 10 November 2020
The Best Show is back with an all-new live Best Show! Philly Boy Roy calls to talk about a certain press conference in the news! A CLASSIC BEST SHOW! |
Mon, 2 November 2020
The Best Show is back! |
Fri, 30 October 2020
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 Detective Morningdew! |
Thu, 1 October 2020
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 Danny Werp! |
Thu, 17 September 2020
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 Skitch in Newbridge Wharf! |
Fri, 4 September 2020
New to the Best Show? Check out Best Show Bests, the greatest hits of The Best Show! In this episode, Gary The Squirrel roasts the Quiz Daddy himself, Scott Rogowsky! |
Thu, 20 August 2020
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 legendary TV writer Frank Cunningham! |
Sat, 1 August 2020
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 Betty's Husband Nick! |
Fri, 17 July 2020
New to the Best Show? Check out Best Show Bests, the greatest hits of The Best Show! In this episode, Tom interviews Scott Thompson! |
Thu, 2 July 2020
New to the Best Show? Check out Best Show Bests, the greatest hits of The Best Show! In this episode, Tom may've finally caught the infamous E-CIGS FOR LEGS GUY... or has he?! |
Thu, 18 June 2020
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 Philly Boy Roy! |
Thu, 4 June 2020
New to the Best Show? Check out Best Show Bests, the greatest hits of The Best Show! In this episode, after years in exile, Tom finally gets a call from long time/ legendary caller SPIKE! |
Tue, 26 May 2020
Tom throws the 25-foot mic cable over to chat with musician extraordinaire NICOLE LAWRENCE! |
Tue, 19 May 2020
A reposting of Tom's March interview with Lynn Shelton & Marc Maron, in memory of Lynn Shelton. |
Thu, 14 May 2020
On election night, November 8th, 2016, Tom threw the radio audience by pretending to air a "Lost Episode" from 2006. Old music was used and staged "classic" callers were lined up. 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. |
Tue, 12 May 2020
Tom catches up with PAUL SCHEER (from a safe distance)! The Best Show crew chat with Tom and some laughs are had! Jump in and enjoy! |
Sun, 10 May 2020
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 1969 and 1970. |
Sun, 10 May 2020
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 what SO FAR will be while looking at the works of The Byrds, The Hollies and Buffalo Springfield. |
Tue, 5 May 2020
Tom's 25 foot cable interviews continue with an exclusive chat alongside ANNA SEREGINA AND BRETT DAVIS! |
Thu, 30 April 2020
New to the Best Show? Check out Best Show Bests, the greatest hits of The Best Show! In this episode, Tom and special guest Julie Klausner make fun of The Doors! Want more Tom & Julie? Check out their new podcast DOUBLE THREAT on Forever Dog! |
Tue, 28 April 2020
Tom checks in on the Best Show crew and then gets a call from THE NEWBRIDGE RANSACKER! Hear Mike's first call to the Best Show and MORE! |
Tue, 21 April 2020
Tom pulls up to JON DALY's home with a 20 foot xlr cable for a great chat! Dig in! |
Thu, 16 April 2020
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 Troy from Newbridge Towers! |
Tue, 14 April 2020
What will the next great Netflix show be?! Search no further! Phones ring on the topic: THE NEXT GREAT NETFLIX SHOW! Plus, MARK FROM COMEDY NERDS PODCAST calls! A special SOUND COLLAGE and so much more! |
Fri, 10 April 2020
Tom has a brand new podcast with his pal Julie Klausner called DOUBLE THREAT! Enjoy this sneak preview and subscribe to DOUBLE THREAT on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts. DOUBLE THREAT premieres on Monday April 6th with new episodes EVERY Monday. Follow @DoubleThreatPod Produced by the Forever Dog Podcast Network https://foreverdogpodcasts. |
Tue, 7 April 2020
An all new jam-packed Best Show! A live set and interview with MARY LATTIMORE AND PAUL SUKEENA! Tom gets a call from TED IN SOUTH NEWBRIDGE! Plus, catching up with Tom and the Best Show crew and more! |
Fri, 3 April 2020
New to the Best Show? Check out Best Show Bests, the greatest hits of The Best Show! In this episode, we venture into Tom's "alternate universes" with glimpses of Beatles Talk and Porno Home Companion! |
Tue, 31 March 2020
THE BEST SHOW continues on! Tom hangs a sanitized mic cable from his car window to talk with NICK THORBURN! Nick plays some songs! PHILLY BOY ROY checks in! A CLASSIC BEST SHOW! |
Tue, 24 March 2020
Tom interviews hollywood hero JAKE FOGELNEST from the safety of his car! Plus, Tom checks in on the Best Show crew to see how they're doing and what they're watching! How many of them have watched Tiger King? The answer may surprise you! |
Sat, 21 March 2020
The Best Show is back! They can’t stop us! Tom talks to Marc Maron and Lynn Shelton from over ten feet away hiding in the safety of his car! A great sound collage and more! |
Thu, 19 March 2020
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 Darren From Work! A classic from the "2006 Lost Episode"... ENJOY! |
Wed, 11 March 2020
AN ALL STAR SHOW! A.P. Mike get's 4000 points for getting the stars of HBO's McMillions to call in for an interview!!! Plus, phones ring on the topic: SKIN CRAWLERS and so much more! |
Thu, 5 March 2020
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 Conner O'Malley! |
Wed, 4 March 2020
Phones ring on SUPER related things! Anything goes as long as it relates to SUPER! Plus, Positive Tuesday! Callers share nothing but positivity! A great one! |
Wed, 26 February 2020
Phones ring on the topic: YEAH, I'M OUT! The bands and directors that we try to stick with but eventually have to give up on. Tom gets a call from JERRY WATKINS! Plus, so much more! |
Thu, 20 February 2020
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 Rick Stanton with special in-studio guest: Clare O'Kane! |
Wed, 19 February 2020
A classic Best Show! Callers ask Tom and crew questions for BEST SHOW TRIVIA NIGHT! Scott Rogowsky calls in to talk about the end of HQ! Artist Eric White talks to Tom about bringing AP Mike’s headshot to the Golden Globes! |
Fri, 7 February 2020
![]() New to the Best Show? Check out Best Show Bests, the greatest hits of The Best Show! In this episode, Gary The Squirrel presents: "The Three Dimwits" Featuring the Best Show Crew and Julie Klausner!
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Wed, 5 February 2020
Best Show returns with a topic for the ages: GREAT ART, BAD FANS! Who are the people that make the things you love with a fan base that makes you question whether you should continue to love them?! Plus, BRETT DAVIS in studio and much more! Special thanks to Forever Dog studio in Los Angeles. |
Tue, 28 January 2020
A classic BEST SHOW recorded on Sunday January, 26th at FOREVER DOG studios in Los Angeles! Tom is joined by MERGE recording artists, MIKE KROL & ALLISON CRUTCHFIELD! Our own PAT BYRNE joins Tom in the Lipstick City studio! |
Thu, 23 January 2020
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 Boyce in Lower East Newbridge! |
Wed, 22 January 2020
Phones ring on the topic: SCHARP TANK! Callers pitch Tom insane inventions and business proposition. Plus, a call from REGGIE IN NEWBRIDGE and so much more! |
Wed, 15 January 2020
A guest filled show! CLARE O'KANE, MEGAN KOESTER, ANNA SEREGINA, all in studio! Plus, Tom gets a call from BRIAN IN SILVER LAKE! Special thanks to Earwolf studios in Los Angeles. |
Fri, 10 January 2020
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 Julius In Newbridge Flats! |
Wed, 8 January 2020
![]() It’s the first Best Show of 2020! Tom talks about the Grown Ups 3 script. Phones ring on the topic: Longtime Listener, First Time Caller. Callers who have NEVER called The Best Show! Plus, BRADWYN IN SILVER NEWBRIDGE calls! |
Fri, 27 December 2019
New to the Best Show? Check out Best Show Bests, the greatest hits of The Best Show! In this episode, we hear a special Christmas play by Gary The Squirrel. "A Bayonne Christmas", starring: Jon Daly, Mary Houlihan, A.P. Mike, Jason Gore, Pat Byrne and Gary The Squirrel! |
Wed, 18 December 2019
The LAST BEST SHOW of 2019 goes out with a BANG with EVERY TOPIC OF 2019 on the table! SKIPPY IN OUTER-INNERBRIDGE calls! ANDY KINDLER calls in! Tom and crew do impressions of each other and... MIKE DECONSTRUCTS FROSTY THE SNOWMAN! An epic show! |
Thu, 12 December 2019
New to the Best Show? Check out Best Show Bests, the greatest hits of The Best Show! In this episode, we hear a call from Tim from Newbridge Ultranational Airport! |
Wed, 11 December 2019
That’s right... it’s MIKE NIGHT! Tom passes the steering wheel to Mike for one night only to see just where he lands. Where does it take us? Well, to a ranking of PUBLIC RESTROOMS: BEST TO WORST, respectively. Plus, PAT vs. ALAMO DRAFT HOUSE and much more! |
Wed, 4 December 2019
Tom welcomes the incredible and always hilarious NATHAN FIELDER to the studio! Plus, an intense dissecting of "The Irish Man", an exclusive music premier from WILD FLOWERS OF AMERICA and so much more! Special thanks to Earwolf studio. |
Thu, 28 November 2019
New to the Best Show? Check out Best Show Bests, the greatest hits of The Best Show! In this episode, we remember Avalanche Bob by revisiting some of his best calls throughout the years. |
Tue, 26 November 2019
Tom pays tribute to legendary Best Show caller Robert Cribbie, AKA "Avalanche Bob". Special guests: Owen Kline, AP Mike, and Pat Byrne. |