The Best Show with Tom Scharpling

BEST SHOW BESTS! In this classic clip, we go back to the first official episode from the new Best Show/Forever Dog studio for a live performance from ISLANDS! Followed by an interview with the band. (Originally aired May 31st, 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.

PAUL SCHEER stops by the studio to talk to Tom about fake books written by AI about him and the very real new book that he wrote called JOYFUL RECOLLECTIONS OF TRAUMA! Memphis TN post punk trio OPTIC SINK performs a live set! MORTY IN PITTSBRIDGE calls in! And friend of the show KURT VILE calls in to talk about Neil Young and more!

BEST SHOW BESTS! In honor of his untimely passing, we're playing Tom's interview with musician, recording engineer and cultural icon STEVE ALBINI! (Originally broadcast on The Best Show on WFMU on August 14, 2012) New to the Best Show? Check out Best Show Bests, the greatest hits of The Best Show! Available every Friday on your podcast app.

Last week, Tom Scharpling took calls to help shape a comedy special. This week, with barely a day of preparation, Tom performs a full stand-up special despite never having done stand-up comedy in his life! It's the premiere of Tom Scharpling's JOKE MIND VIRUS! Phones ring psyching Tom up and giving advice for the big event! Plus, a special call from JOHN FROM HUMBLEBRIDGE!

BEST SHOW BESTS! In this classic clip, Tom interviews Judas Priest frontman and heavy metal legend ROB HALFORD! (Originally aired November 2nd, 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.

Phones ring to help TOM WRITE A STAND-SPECIAL! The one and only MARY TIMONY performs live! AP Mike recaps the recent Kevin Smith Stone Pony event! Director Mary Bronstein calls back to review another 1980s TV Guide with Tom! Plus, Tom gets a call from BIG JIM FROM KNOXBRIDGE!

Enjoy this free episode of our Patreon exclusive podcast "Ahoy", the ultimate fish sandwich review podcast, hosted by Tom Scharpling and Harri Woliner!

Phones ring on the topic: TOP 50 PHRASES THAT NEED TO DIE! Hear an exclusive live set of music from Pasadena's own, SYSTEM EXCLUSIVE! Tom gets a call from DOUG IN OCEANBRIDGE! The one and only JOHN GENTLE swings by the studio to visit Tom! Plus, hear the debut song from the new music series 'Live From Six Steps Down' featuring Fruitbodies!

BEST SHOW BESTS! In this classic clip, Tom gets a call from COREY HARRIS OF MOTHER 13! (Originally Aired December 7th, 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.

It's the return of OPEN PHONE TUESDAY on the Best Show! PALEHOUND perform a killer set live in the Best Show Forever Dog Theater! Tom talks to friend of the show, WFMU DJ KEILI! And friend of the show ERIC WHITE stops by with his mother, TERRI TATE to talk about her new book! Plus, Tom reveals his love of social media stars Eddie N Chooch! Another great night on the Best Show!