Best Tom Scharpling Podcasts (2025)

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George Brett’s Vasectomy 1:32:03

10h ago1:32:03

1:32:03

This week Tom and Julie were forced against their will to learn even more about George Brett, this time being the story of his vasectomy. They also watched many clips with too many bald white guys, such as, the Medford, NJ Meatball Sandwich incident, Dan Aykroyd’s Psychedelic Adventures with Joe Rogan, Jason Alexander for Mike’s Amazing, The Rizzle…

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Extreme Sports Athlete Rad McKinney 52:56

2d ago52:56

52:56

BEST SHOW BESTS! In this classic clip, Tom gets a call from the legendary extreme sports champion RAD MCKINNEY! (Originally aired on February 2nd, 2016) 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 EPIS…

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209B. SNEAK PEEK OF SKIP SPENCE PART 2: GRAPE DAZE WITH MOBY GRAPE BIOGRAPHER CAM COBB (GRAPE EXPECTATIONS EPISODE 4) 9:35

7h ago9:35

9:35

Episode 4 of our Grape Expectations Series features Moby Grape & Skip Spence biographer Cam Cobb talking about Skip’s rollercoaster ride through those early days of Moby Grape, a tale which includes disastrous tours, lawsuits, police busts, horribly nefarious managers, a fake touring version of the band, mysterious black magic witches, drug-induced…

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241. Jalapeño Sauvignon Blanc 1:23:57

3d ago1:23:57

1:23:57

The guys follow up on the "drink of the summer" murmurs surrounding TikTok's "Spicy Sauvy B" JALAPEÑO SAUVIGNON BLANC RECIPE 1 glass Sauvignon Blanc 1 jalapeño Slice the jalapeño into rounds, removing the seeds, and place in the freezer until frozen. Fill a wine glass with Sauvignon Blanc and plop in 2-3 frozen jalapeño rounds. Recipe via The New Y…

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209. MOBY GRAPE'S DON STEVENSON & PETER LEWIS DOUBLE-HEADER (PART 1: SELF-TITLED & WOW) (GRAPE EXPECTATIONS EPISODE 3) 2:17:58

3d ago2:17:58

2:17:58

Episode 3 of our Grape Expectations Series features two—count ‘em, TWO SEPARATE INTERVIEWS with drummer Don Stevenson and guitarist Peter Lewis, each of whom gives their own Rashomon-like perspective on the fascinating early part of Moby Grape’s career. Disastrous tours, lawsuits, police busts, horribly nefarious managers, a fake touring version of…

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JAMES AUSTIN JOHNSON! ERIC RAHILL! WHITMER THOMAS! CARMEN CHRISTOPHER! AJ WEBERMAN! ROAD TRIP STORIES! PHILLY BOY ROY! 3:04:45

5d ago3:04:45

3:04:45

Best 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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208B. SNEAK PEEK OF MOBY GRAPE’S BOB MOSLEY: THE INTERVIEW (GRAPE EXPECTATIONS EPISODE 2) 11:35

7d ago11:35

11:35

The great Bob Mosley—Mr. Blues himself—is known for a soul-belting voice that is a true force of nature. As a man who’s transcended his share of real blues (a bout of homelessness, a diagnosis of paranoid schizophrenia that’d sideline the average person), conversely Bob has fronted multiple bands, been idolized by Robert Plant, and played in a late…

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PATREON LIVESTREAM: Candy Land 1:10:23

7d ago1:10:23

1:10:23

Please enjoy this unlocked Patreon Livestream from March of 2025 where Tom and Julie played Candy Land coast to coast! We'll be back next week with a brand new episode of Double Threat! See you then! Tune in for our May monthly livestream this Wednesday 5/28 at 8pm ET (5pm PT) - only at ⁠https://patreon.com/doublethreatpod WATCH VIDEO CLIPS OF DOUB…

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240. The Five Cups (The Sloppy Boys Need a Hit) 1:36:13

10d ago1:36:13

1:36:13

The guys uncover a powerful ancient ritual that initiates all five tastes! THE FIVE CUPS RECIPE: RUM & TRIPLE SEC RUM & CAMPARI RUM & LEMON RUM & PICKLE JUICE RUM & WORCESTERSHIRE Follow thee these steps three... One: Line up five frozen shot glasses. Two: Splash, splash, squeeze, drip and dash each of the respective Taste Initiators into their res…

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208. MOBY GRAPE BIOGRAPHER CAM COBB ON SKIP SPENCE (EPISODE 1: PRE-GRAPE) (GRAPE EXPECTATIONS) 57:21

10d ago57:21

57:21

Welcome to the inaugural episode of Grape Expectations, an immersive, 5-week-long, Rashomon-style series about the amazing band Moby Grape, featuring all three living band members and their biographer. There is no crazier story in the history of music than that of The Grape. It includes disastrous tours, lawsuits, police busts, horribly nefarious m…

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Soundtracapella 45:15

10d ago45:15

45:15

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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THE BEST SHOW RETROSPECTIVE 2:47:29

12d ago2:47:29

2:47:29

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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Ham Madonna 1:37:25

14d ago1:37:25

1:37:25

This week Tom and Julie expand their minds and appetites by watching clips of a Madonna statue made out of ham, an 80s commercial for a restaurant that specializes in baked potatoes, and a new Magic Mind ad starring Pauly Shore and Pete Holmes. Plus they dove deep into the unusual history of fitness personality Tony Little, and talked about David C…

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

17d 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

17d 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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Thor From Newbridge Heights 38:14

17d 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

21d 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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238. Carmen Miranda (The Sloppy Boys Need a Hit) 1:29:53

24d 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

24d 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

24d 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

28d 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

1M 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

1M 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

1M 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

1M 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

1M 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

1M 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

1M 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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