BEST SHOW BESTS! In this classic clip, we hear an in-studio set of music from Martin Courtney! (Originally aired October... more

Callers ring in on the topic, TOP 50 FAST FOOD ITEMS OF ALL TIME! Who's got the best chicken sandwich,... more

BEST SHOW BESTS! In this classic clip, Tom gets a call from TRIBUTE BAND BOOKER ALDER LANSINGDON! New to the Best... more

Callers let Tom know what things they do for comfort in trying times! What do Best Show listeners do to... more

BEST SHOW BESTS! In this classic clip, Tom gets a call from his BROTHER RON! (Originally aired on July 1st,... more

It's election night, and Tom avoids all election talk by asking callers "WHAT'S YOUR FAVORITE MEAL?"! Tom talks about seeing... more

ERIN PEARCE joins Tom and Julia to explore her childhood obsession with 90s boys sports movies, including Little Giants, The... more

BEST SHOW BESTS! In this classic clip from The Best Show On WFMU, Tom hosts on election night 2008, taking... more

Tom's friend and Double Threat co-host JULIE KLAUSNER zooms into the Best Show to discuss the return of her podcast... more

BEST SHOW BESTS! In this classic clip, Tom hosts The Best Show On WFMU on election night 2004, taking calls... more

JON BENJAMIN makes his long-awaited return to the Best Show! In addition to giving a transcendent performance of his Jazz... more

Friend of The Best Show, CHAKI THE FUNK WIZARD, joins Tom and Julia to explore his childhood obsession with the band... more

BEST SHOW BESTS! In this classic clip from The Best Show on WFMU, Tom covers the 2000 ELECTION and takes... more

This week, we're sharing a free preview of our Patreon show S&W/Q&A! In this episode, Tom and Jon answer your... more

BEST SHOW BESTS! In this classic clip, Tom gets a call from SEANATHAN FROM NEWBRIDGE! (Originally Aired Tuesday, April 25,... more

Sometimes, the Best Show's guests don't just surprise the audience, they surprise Tom too! Featuring: Andrew “Dice” Clay & Kevin Corrigan Yakov Smirnoff David... more

BEST SHOW BESTS! In this classic clip, Tom gets a call from MIKE HEALY! (Originally aired on WFMU on May... more

After years of Tom making us laugh, callers try their best to MAKE TOM LAUGH! Who will succeed? Anyone? Tune... more

BEST SHOW BESTS! In this classic clip, EYELIDS play a rocking set of music in the Best Show/Forever Dog theater,... more

BEN LEE calls in to talk about his new album and debut a new song! Plus live music from QUIVERS!... more

Alex Steed (You Are Good podcast) joins Tom and Julia to explore his childhood obsession with the 80s animated TV... more

BEST SHOW BESTS! In this classic clip, Tom gets a call from RICK FROM SHOEBRIDGE! (Originally Aired May 23rd, 2023) New... more

Phones ring on the topic ALRIGHT B***H, ENOUGH IS ENOUGH! Alice Wetterlund drops by the studio! Rich Baptist from Moosebridge... more

BEST SHOW BESTS! In this classic clip, PEYTON REED comes to the Forever Dog studio to share some huge exciting... more

Tom decides to get in on the action and starts doing REACTION VIDEOS! Hear Tom react to hearing Phil Collins... more

BEST SHOW BESTS! In this classic clip, Tom gets a call from comedy legend CHRIS ELLIOTT! (Originally Aired on WFMU... more

Tom hears callers stories and determines whether they are real or fake, with some help from the Horsemen! Who stumps... more

BEST SHOW BESTS! In this classic clip, Tom gets a call from RICKY SCHWARTZENDRUBER! (Originally Aired June 21st, 2023) New to... more

BOBBY MOYNIHAN stops by the Best Show studio to talk to Tom about his career, SNL, awkward charity events, Impractical... more

Actor/Writer Kelsy Abbott joins Julia and Tom to talk about her childhood obsession with South Park co-creator MATT STONE! On OUTGROWN,... more

BEST SHOW BESTS! In this classic clip, Tom talks to DAVEY FROM NEWBRIDGE HIGH about the controversial ROCK & POP... more

Comedian and longtime friend of the show CLARE O'KANE comes to the Forever Dog Studio to talk with Tom about... more

BEST SHOW BESTS! In this classic clip, Tom takes calls from listeners who want to improve their comedy chops! (Originally... more

JAMES ADOMIAN comes to talk with Tom about his new standup special, Jon Taffer, Don Rickles and more! Tom competes... more

James Urbaniak joins Tom and Julia to revisit his childhood fascination with Star Wars. On OUTGROWN, Julia Vickerman and Tom Scharpling... more

BEST SHOW BESTS! In this classic clip, Tom gets a call from NARDWUAR, The Human Serviette! (Originally Aired on WFMU... more

Phones ring on the topic "You knew it was dumb, but you did it anyway!" Also, OPEN PHONE TUESDAY! Mike... more

BEST SHOW BESTS! In this classic clip, Tom gets a call from Congressman SEAN Y. CONGRESSMAN! (Originally aired on February... more

Tonight on the Best Show, AP Mike comes through with a killer topic: Times you had to kick someone out,... more

Jeffrey Max (Lasagna Cat) joins Tom and Julia to explain why he saw DON'T TELL MOM THE BABYSITTER'S DEAD 13... more

BEST SHOW BESTS! In this classic clip, Tom has an extended conversation with DAMIAN ABRAHAM of Canadian punk rockers F*CKED... more

We've compiled the best interviews that Tom has done over the last few years! Featuring BILL HADER! MARC MARON! ALVVAYS!... more

BEST SHOW BESTS! In this classic clip, Tom gets a strange call from KARL, BROTHER OF CARL, SON OF CARL... more

Tom talks to DANIEL RALSTON about his new podcast "The True Story of the Fake Zombies"! Hip hop supergroup PREVIOUS... more

Lauren Ash (Superstore, Not Dead Yet) joins Tom and Julia for the first episode of Outgrown! Lauren discusses her childhood... more

This week, we're sharing a free preview of our Patreon show "S&W Q&A"! In this episode, Tom and Jon answer... more

Tom gets roasted by AI versions of Bill Burr and Ricky Gervais! CHRIS COHEN performs live in the Best... more

BEST SHOW BESTS! In this classic clip, Tom gets a call from MARC MARON! (Originally broadcast on WFMU on December... more

Enjoy this special free episode of our Patreon-exclusive podcast, OUTGROWN! Sign up for Patreon https://www.patreon.com/TheBestShow On OUTGROWN, Julia Vickerman and Tom Scharpling... more

BEST SHOW BESTS! In this classic clip, Tom gets a call from DARVAN IN UPPER SOUTH NEWBRIDGE! (Originally aired on... more

SARAH SQUIRM makes amends with Tom for her recent Best Show Zoom debacle by appearing live in studio with her... more

Tom selects the TOP 25 WINNERS WHO ARE LOSERS (Elon Musk, Jerry Seinfeld, etc) and the TOP 25 LOSERS WHO... more

BEST SHOW BESTS! In this classic clip, Tom gets a call from JON KALE! Why is his name spelled like... more

Tonight! Tom talks with STEVE AND JEFF MCDONALD of the one and only REDD KROSS about their childhoods, career, and... more

BEST SHOW BESTS! In this classic clip, Tom gets a call from PLOPTRON 2024! (Originally Aired January 11th, 2023) New to... more

Comedian DAN LICATA joins the show and talks to Tom about his new special FOR THE BOYS, a comedy special... more

Enjoy this special free episode of our Patreon-exclusive podcast, RUBINESQUE! The only podcast to go through the works of Rick Rubin... more

Tonight on the Best Show.... Director LANCE OPPENHEIM comes to the studio to talk to Tom about his new documentary... more

BEST SHOW BESTS! In this classic clip, Tom gets a call from DETECTIVE SAMUEL RIMSHODT! New to the Best Show? Check... more

Tonight, Tom takes your calls and rates everything! Albums, movies, books, people! He rates it out of 10! Who will... more

BEST SHOW BESTS! In this classic clip, we go back to the first official episode from the new Best Show/Forever Dog studio... more

PAUL SCHEER stops by the studio to talk to Tom about fake books written by AI about him and the... more

BEST SHOW BESTS! In honor of his untimely passing, we're playing Tom's interview with musician, recording engineer and cultural icon... more

Last week, Tom Scharpling took calls to help shape a comedy special. This week, with barely a day of preparation, Tom performs a... more

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

Phones ring to help TOM WRITE A STAND-SPECIAL! The one and only MARY TIMONY performs live! AP Mike recaps the... more

Enjoy this free episode of our Patreon exclusive podcast "Ahoy", the ultimate fish sandwich review podcast, hosted by Tom Scharpling... more

Phones ring on the topic: TOP 50 PHRASES THAT NEED TO DIE! Hear an exclusive live set of music from... more

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

It's the return of OPEN PHONE TUESDAY on the Best Show! PALEHOUND perform a killer set live in the Best Show... more

BEST SHOW BESTS! In this classic clip from WFMU, legendary caller Petey visits the studio, while he and Tom take... more

Hear a mind-blowing live set from Canadian rockers DANIEL ROMANO'S OUTFIT! The very funny ALBERTINA RIZZO and JAMES FRITZ stop by... more

The Best Show remembers the late great and hilarious Joe Flaherty. Tom was honored to interview Joe on The Best... more

MARTIN COURTNEY from REAL ESTATE talks to Tom about their new album Daniel, bad sandwich chains, what makes New Jersey great,... more

Enjoy these free episodes of our Patreon exclusive podcast "Meet My Friends The Friends", the ultimate Friends recap podcast, hosted... more

Phones ring on the topic TOP 50 ROBOTS OF ALL TIME! (Find out if E.T. is a robot!) The incredible MEATBODIES... more

BEST SHOW BESTS! In this classic clip, GARY THE SQUIRREL hosts the very first episode of his hit talk show,... more

Tom chats with actor/comedian ALICE WETTERLUND about sci-fi, robots, and her hit show Resident Alien! Live Music from SPECIAL INTEREST!... more

BEST SHOW BESTS! In this classic clip, Tom gets a call from BIG PAUL IN FORESTBRIDGE! (Originally Aired on November... more

CHECK OUT WHAT YOU'RE MISSING ON PATREON! This week we've got four episodes of Patreon bonus shows for you: S&W/Q&A Make Mike... more

Enjoy this free episode of our Patreon exclusive podcast "The John Gentle Show"! John Gentle, a former college poetry professor, takes... more

Live performance from the one and only PISSED JEANS featuring songs from their brand new album HALF DIVORCED! Pissed Jeans... more

BEST SHOW BESTS! In this classic clip, Tom gets a call from CAPTAIN SULLY SULLENBERGER! (Originally broadcast on WFMU on... more

Hear a LIVE MUSIC SET from Austin Texas’ surf/ freak pop/ frantic-punk rockers BEING DEAD! Phones ring on the topic: AFTER YOU... more

BEST SHOW BESTS! In this classic clip, Tom talks to legendary musician and author JEFF TWEEDY! (Originally Aired August 10th,... more

MGMT's Andrew VanWyngarden and Ben Goldwasser return to The Best Show to talk about their new album LOSS OF LIFE,... more

Enjoy this free episode of our Patreon exclusive podcast Ahoy! In this episode, Tom Scharpling and Harri Woliner eat and review... more

Phones ring on the topic: WHAT DO YOU LOVE? Austin TX noise pop band DAIISTAR plays a live set! Candid... more

BEST SHOW BESTS! In this classic clip, Tom gets a call from DARREN FROM WORK! (Originally Aired August 23rd, 2022) New... more

GRIFFIN NEWMAN (Blank Check, The George Lucas Talk Show) returns to talk Fonzie, character actors, and Star Wars clichés! A... more

BEST SHOW BESTS! In this classic clip, Mike Krol plays a blistering live set at the Forever Dog studio, and... more

JAMES URBANIAK and JOHN ROSS BOWIE discuss forgotten Jersey theme parks, NYC news anchors, and their new play Brushsroke! TOM WRITES... more

BEST SHOW BESTS! In this classic clip, friends of the show bring celebrities to the studio, and Tom talks to... more

Comedian DAVE HILL returns to the program to talk about his new book The Awesome Game: One Man's Incredible, Globe-Trotting Hockey... more

BEST SHOW BESTS! In this classic clip, Tom gets a call from METAL TIM IN NORTH OLDBRIDGE! (Originally aired August... more

BEST SHOW BLASTS INTO 2024, BABY!!! Tom welcomes DANNY TAMBERELLI to talk about growing up in Jersey, his days on... more

BEST SHOW BESTS! In this classic clip, Tom talks to the one and only JOE FLAHERTY about his time on... more

Enjoy this free episode of our Patreon exclusive podcast The Four Horsemen! Tom, Jason, Mike, and Pat give pep talks... more

BEST SHOW BESTS! In this classic clip, Philly Boy Roy calls (and stops into the Forever Dog studio) to read... more

A star-studded holiday special featuring LIVE MUSIC from the legendary EL VEZ and the one and only TREY MAGNIFIQUE! MARTHA... more

BEST SHOW BESTS! In this classic clip, Tom moderates a debate between all candidates for the 2008 Newbridge Mayubernatorial race!... more

The one and only STEVE-O joins Tom to talk Jackass, clown college, animal sanctuaries, and his new comedy special Steve-O's... more

BEST SHOW BESTS! In this classic clip, Tom gets a 2nd call from someone claiming to be "MIKE IN BAYBRIDGE"!  (Originally... more

Author and showbiz historian KLIPH NESTEROFF (The Comedians) returns to talk about his newest book Outrageous: A History of Showbiz... more

Enjoy this free episode of our Patreon exclusive podcast Make Mike Marvel! In this episode, Brett Davis and AP Mike begin... more

NATHAN FIELDER and BENNY SAFDIE join Tom to talk about their new hit series The Curse, the time the Safdie... more

BEST SHOW BESTS! In this classic clip, PHILLY BOY ROY calls in to wish everyone a Happy Thanksgiving! (Originally aired... more

CLARE O'KANE returns to the show! JACKIE MENDOZA plays live in studio! Phones ring on the topics MOVIE CROSSOVERS YOU... more

BEST SHOW BESTS! In this classic clip, Daniel Romano's Outfit performs live in the Forever Dog Theater! Then Tom has... more

Comedian TOMMY MCNAMARA stops by to talk about his new special Smoldering and the songs of The Bloodhound Gang! The... more

BEST SHOW BESTS! In this classic clip, Tom gets a call from DONNY IN BLACKRIDGE FALLS!  (Originally Aired February 7th, 2017.) New... more

Straight from touring their latest album 'Everyone’s Crushed', Tom welcomes WATER FROM YOUR EYES to perform live in studio! Phones... more

Enjoy this free episode of our Patreon exclusive podcast Rubinesque! In this episode, Tom Scharpling, Jason Gore, Mike Lisk and Pat... more

Revisit the greatest hits of this year's 24 hour livestream, including guest appearances from Marc Maron, Vampire Weekend, Julie Klausner,... more

BEST SHOW BESTS! This week we share two calls from MIKE SAJAK! (Originally aired on WFMU on March 1st, 2005... more

Tom answers live calls about costumes, candy, party decorations, and more in the Best Show's 2023 HALLOWEEN SURVIVAL GUIDE! The... more

BEST SHOW BESTS! This week we're highlighting another segment from our recent 24 Hour episode! It's WAKE UP NEW JERSEY! New... more

Tom welcomes documentary filmmaker DAVID FARRIER (Tickled) to talk about his new documentary MISTER ORGAN! Plus comic book writer MATT... more

BEST SHOW BESTS! This week we're highlighting some great segments from our recent 24 Hour episode! Part One is Tom's... more

Tom chats with ALVVAYS about Nardwuar, Nu Metal, and their groundbreaking album Blue Rev! Australian rockers C.O.F.F.I.N deliver a live... more

Enjoy this free episode of our Patreon exclusive podcast S&W/Q&A! Tom and Jon answer your questions about their favorite SCTV moments,... more

The incredible band SWEEPING PROMISES tears a hole in the Forever Dog studio with an amazing set! Then, the band... more

BEST SHOW BESTS! In this classic clip, Tom gets a call from Willie In Newbridge Mews!  (Originally Aired September 29th, 2023) New... more

JOE PERA returns to The Best Show to talk about his brand new stand up special Joe Pera: Slow &... more

BEST SHOW BESTS! In this classic clip, Tom takes a call from JARVIS COCKER! (Originally aired during Best Show 24... more

The kid is back! Tom swings for the fences less than a full week after the historic BEST SHOW 24... more

WE MADE IT! Tom wraps up his second annual 24 Hour Livestream with a very special appearance from TONY SHALHOUB!... more

THE END IS IN SIGHT! But not before Tom is joined by special guests SARAH SILVERMAN and SARAH SHERMAN in... more

WHAT A STRETCH OF BEST SHOW 24! Tom is joined by special guests BILL HADER and ZACH CHERRY! Plus live... more

BEST SHOW 24 KEEPS GETTING BETTER! Tom is joined by special guests BOB ODENKIRK, BEN GIBBARD, and HOLLYWOOD HANDBOOK'S HAYES... more

PUT THE COFFEE ON! IT'S DAY 2 OF BEST SHOW 24! Tom gets the morning started right with guests SAMANTHA... more

BEST SHOW 24 GETS YOU THROUGH THE NIGHT! Tom stays awake with the help of late night calls from GRAHAM... more

BEST SHOW 24 ROLLS ON with guests VAMPIRE WEEKEND, FAT TONY, and CLARE O'KANE! Plus live music from FAT TONY... more

The Best Show's second annual 24 HOUR LIVESTREAM kicks off with guests MARC MARON, KURT VILE, and GARY GULMAN! Plus... more

BEST SHOW BESTS! In this classic clip, we pay further tribute to recently deceased longtime caller and FOT, David Vinson... more

It’s the calm before the storm as we are one week away from Best Show 24! Phones ring on the... more

BEST SHOW BESTS! In this classic clip, Tom gets a call from SHEP IN NEWBRIDGE! (Originally aired December 14th, 2021.) New... more

The great TODD BARRY returns to the show to talk to Tom about his new stand up special; 'Domestic Shorthair',... more

BEST SHOW BESTS! In this classic clip, Tom gets a call from JOSHUA DELVECCHIO! New to the Best Show? Check out... more

Tom ranks the TOP 50 SUNGLASSES WEARERS OF ALL TIME with the help of NICK THORBURN, ALBERTINA RIZZO, and listeners!... more

BEST SHOW BESTS! In this classic clip, Tom gets a surprise call from Gilbert Gottfried! (Originally aired September 14th, 2021). New... more

The one and only OSEES rip through their new album Intercepted Message in its entirety days ahead of its release!... more

BEST SHOW BESTS! In this classic clip, Tom gets a call from STEFAN FLOWERS! (Originally aired July 28th, 2021). New to... more

Legendary filmmaker and friend of the show LANCE BANGS stops by to talk about the new documentary “The Elephant 6... more

BEST SHOW BESTS! In this classic clip, Tom talks to DAMIAN ABRAHAM! (Originally aired September 8th, 2015). New to the Best... more

Phones ring on the topic: BEST & WORST THEME PARK STORIES and Tom recounts his recent trips to both Disneyland... more

BEST SHOW BESTS! In this classic clip, Tom gets a call from HERB FROM FLOOR GUYS LANDSCAPING! (Originally aired on... more

Buckle up! The one and only TIM HEIDECKER reveals some upcoming tour surprises! Tom gets an update from his old work buddy... more

BEST SHOW BESTS! In this classic clip, Tom has a lengthy conversation with JACK BLACK! (Originally aired on August 11th,... more

Tom recounts his experience seeing NEIL YOUNG at the Greek Theater with a terrible crowd and phones ring on the... more

BEST SHOW BESTS! In this classic clip, Tom gets a call from PHILLY BOY ROY! (Originally aired on July 13th,... more

Tom returns from his London vacation with stories about seeing THE TWO BEST CONCERTS OF HIS LIFE, hanging out backstage... more

BEST SHOW BESTS! In this classic clip, Tom and the WFMU listeners talk to MARTIN SHORT! (Originally Broadcast on WFMU... more

Enjoy the best live musical performances from the Forever Dog era of The Best Show (2022-2023) *Daniel Romano’s Outfit, "Anyone's Arms" *Mike Krol,... more

BEST SHOW BESTS! In this classic clip, Tom talks to ADAM RESNICK! (Originally Broadcast on July 28th, 2015) New to the... more

Enjoy the Greatest Hits Vol 1 of the Forever Dog era of The Best Show, from the 24 Hour Livestream... more

BEST SHOW BESTS! In this classic clip, DAVE YULE calls to interview Tom about his book It Never Ends! (Originally... more

The Hilarious CHRIS FLEMING swings by the studio and spins the WHEEL OF TOPICS with Tom! Hear them take calls on a... more

BEST SHOW BESTS! In this classic clip, Tom and KURT VILE interview J MASCIS! (Originally Broadcast on January 13th, 2021) New... more

The one and only KESHA on The Best Show!!! Tom talks to the international superstar about working with Rick Rubin and... more

BEST SHOW BESTS! In this classic clip, Tom sits down with filmmaker LANCE BANGS and comedian CLARE O'KANE! (Originally Broadcast... more

Vanessa Bayer (SNL, I Love That For You) and music critic Jonah Bayer (SPIN, Rolling Stone) join Tom to rank... more

BEST SHOW BESTS! In this classic clip from The Best Show on WFMU, Tom gets a call from BOB BOGAL... more

It’s here! The ultimate argument settler… Tom and co. rank the TOP 25 BEST & WORST MOVIES OF ALL TIME!... more

BEST SHOW BESTS! In this classic clip, Tom gets a call from HERMAN IN NEWBRIDGE HEIGHTS! (Originally broadcast on June... more

The one and only PATRICIA ARQUETTE returns to the show to share a bad vacation story and talk about her... more

BEST SHOW BESTS! In this classic clip, Tom gets a call from Robert Popper! PLUS, Patton Oswalt is live in... more

THE CAST & PRODUCERS OF JURY DUTY visit Tom to tell behind the scenes stories from their hit improvised show... more

BEST SHOW BESTS! In this classic clip, Tom and James Murphy have an extended conversation, and take a call from... more

A live performance from KURT VILE! A live performance from FENNE LILY! SQUIRE FROM NORTH SOUTHBRIDGE calls in! And if... more