The Best of The Best Show

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Annotation

All on-air broadcasts were recorded in the WFMU
studios in Jersey City, NJ, between 2000 and 2013 >
Earlier broadcasts were recorded in the former WFMU
studios in East Orange, NJ.

Annotation last modified on 2024-05-24 04:46 UTC.

Tracklist

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1Coconut Water
spoken vocals:
Tom Scharpling (on 2013-08-27) and Jon Wurster (on 2013-08-27)
recorded at:
WFMU in East Orange (on 2013-08-27)
edit of:
Gary threatens to sue AP Mike. "Breaking Nuts" with BOB ODENKIRK. Paul Stanley hates laser pointers. "Our Nixon" director PENNY LANE calls in. The audio collage is becoming The Blob. TOPIC: What's the most frustrating thing in movies and TV shows? by Tom Scharpling
2:35
2Rock, Rot and Rule
spoken vocals:
Tom Scharpling (on 1997-11-19) and Jon Wurster (on 1997-11-19)
recorded at:
WFMU in East Orange (on 1997-11-19)
47:09
3Philly Boy Roy's Memorial Day
spoken vocals:
Tom Scharpling (on 2006-05-30) and Jon Wurster (on 2006-05-30)
recorded at:
WFMU in East Orange (on 2006-05-30)
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Comedy Master Zach Galifianakis Calls In! Philly Boy Roy Talks About Memorial Day! An Argument About CNN Crawls, Your Lowest Moment And More. In Tribute To Gleason Jones... RIP. by Tom Scharpling
19:32
4OnStar
spoken vocals:
Tom Scharpling (on 2004-05-04) and Jon Wurster (on 2004-05-04)
recorded at:
WFMU in East Orange (on 2004-05-04)
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An Evening Of OnStar Related Comedy, Talk Of The Since-Postponed Singles Mixer, An Old Lady Gets Jerked Around And Jason Returns To The Studio With His British Buddy Debs. by Tom Scharpling
7:31
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1Hall of Fame Status
spoken vocals:
Tom Scharpling (on 2005-06-28) and Jon Wurster (on 2005-06-28)
recorded at:
WFMU in East Orange (on 2005-06-28)
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Tom Starts To Assemble A List Of The Top 100 Movie Quotes To Counter The Dopey AFI Quotes List. Everybody Calls In! Philly Boy Roy Drops In. And NBA Star Mehmet Okur Calls In To Discuss His Love Of Surfing. by Tom Scharpling
2:42
2The Gas Station Dogs
spoken vocals:
Tom Scharpling (on 2002-04-02) and Jon Wurster (on 2002-04-02)
vocals:
Jon Wurster
recorded at:
WFMU in East Orange (on 2002-04-02)
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An Interview With Barry Dworkin, The 4-11 Handlebar Mustachioed Leader Of 'The Gas Station Dogs', Who Sings The Worst Song In The History Of Music. Also, Tom Sets Up His Fight With Eight Male Teenagers, And The First Installment of 'Smash Or Trash'. by Tom Scharpling
26:23
3"Archie Bunker's Place" Finale
spoken vocals:
Tom Scharpling (on 2010-11-09) and Jon Wurster (on 2010-11-09)
recorded at:
WFMU in East Orange (on 2010-11-09)
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Tom says 'Shame on you, Brooklyn' after encountering Georgio the Human Carpet! A sad restauranteur takes Tom to task! Mike talks of seeing Roger Waters! The topic is an old fave, "You Couldn't Pay Me" and Tom threatens to beat up the Zodiac Killer! by Tom Scharpling
6:02
4Rick From the Washington Generals
spoken vocals:
Tom Scharpling (on 2009-04-28) and Jon Wurster (on 2009-04-28)
recorded at:
WFMU in East Orange (on 2009-04-28)
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The One And Only MARTIN SHORT Calls In And Talks To Tom! A Call From A Basketball Legend! The Debut Of THE MIKE SHOW, With A Call From Bryce! The Ultimate Spike Turf Out! A SHOW FOR THE AGES!! by Tom Scharpling
28:31
5Jimmy Crespo and Mac
spoken vocals:
Tom Scharpling (on 2005-11-29) and Jon Wurster (on 2005-11-29)
recorded at:
WFMU in East Orange (on 2005-11-29)
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Philly Boy Roy Calls In. Timmy Von Trimble Calls In. Jimmy Crespo From Aerosmith Calls In. Talk About The Unfunniest Funny People, MC Steinberg And Some Other Chit Chat. by Tom Scharpling
12:37
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1Pudge #1
spoken vocals:
Tom Scharpling (on 2006-10-10) and Jon Wurster (on 2006-10-10)
recorded at:
WFMU in East Orange (on 2006-10-10)
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It's The Danielson Bachelor Party, Featuring Little Freddy Danielson And (Most Of) The Danielson Familie, WIth Special Guests Timmy Von Trimble, Marky Ramone, Philly Boy Roy, Troy Dershman And Pudge! by Tom Scharpling
3:03
2The Gorch
spoken vocals:
Tom Scharpling (on 2001-01-09) and Jon Wurster (on 2001-01-09)
recorded at:
WFMU in East Orange (on 2001-01-09)
31:29
3Bryce #1
spoken vocals:
Tom Scharpling (on 2005-11-29) and Jon Wurster (on 2005-11-29)
recorded at:
WFMU in East Orange (on 2005-11-29)
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Philly Boy Roy Calls In. Timmy Von Trimble Calls In. Jimmy Crespo From Aerosmith Calls In. Talk About The Unfunniest Funny People, MC Steinberg And Some Other Chit Chat. by Tom Scharpling
11:15
4Planet GG
spoken vocals:
Tom Scharpling (on 2007-01-02) and Jon Wurster (on 2007-01-02)
recorded at:
WFMU in East Orange (on 2007-01-02)
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The Best Show Is Back! Paul F Tompkins And Philly Boy Roy! PFT Versus PBR! Plus New Years Resolutions And A Man Looking To Create An Icon. by Tom Scharpling
27:34
5Zeph #1
spoken vocals:
Tom Scharpling (on 2006-02-07) and Jon Wurster (on 2006-02-07)
recorded at:
WFMU in East Orange (on 2006-02-07)
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A Call From Superbowl Champ Troy Renfro, A Referee From Puppy Bowl II Calls In, Tom Gets Interviewed By A High School Student, The War With The Poster Children Heats Up And More! This Was A Good One, People! by Tom Scharpling
1:40
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1Bob From Newbridge, Part 1
spoken vocals:
Tom Scharpling (on 2007-07-24) and Jon Wurster (on 2007-07-24)
recorded at:
WFMU in East Orange (on 2007-07-24)
edit of:
Tom Gets A Call From A Guy Desperate To Rant, When Your Mind Says One Thing And Your Body Says Another, And Will This Be The First L Of 2007? by Tom Scharpling
8:56
2Count Rockula
spoken vocals:
Tom Scharpling (on 2013-07-30) and Jon Wurster (on 2013-07-30)
recorded at:
WFMU in East Orange (on 2013-07-30)
edit of:
Comedian/podcast guru JON DALY joins Tom in-studio. Author NATHAN RABIN promotes his new book about ICP and Phish. Todd from CD Submarine is working on a new box set. ANDREW SANDOVAL talks Harry Nilsson. Plus the long-awaited return of Bad Company! by Tom Scharpling
24:21
3Bob From Newbridge, Part 2
spoken vocals:
Tom Scharpling (on 2007-07-24) and Jon Wurster (on 2007-07-24)
recorded at:
WFMU in East Orange (on 2007-07-24)
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Tom Gets A Call From A Guy Desperate To Rant, When Your Mind Says One Thing And Your Body Says Another, And Will This Be The First L Of 2007? by Tom Scharpling
6:25
4Darren Takes a Boarder
spoken vocals:
Tom Scharpling (on 2009-07-21) and Jon Wurster (on 2009-07-21)
recorded at:
WFMU in East Orange (on 2009-07-21)
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An In Studio Visit From PAUL F TOMPKINS. A Great Call From Darren. Talk Of The Gathering Of The Juggalos And Other Stuff. This One Is A GREAT One. by Tom Scharpling
23:52
5Bob From Newbridge, Part 3
spoken vocals:
Tom Scharpling (on 2007-07-24) and Jon Wurster (on 2007-07-24)
recorded at:
WFMU in East Orange (on 2007-07-24)
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Tom Gets A Call From A Guy Desperate To Rant, When Your Mind Says One Thing And Your Body Says Another, And Will This Be The First L Of 2007? by Tom Scharpling
9:36
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1This Is Zachary Brimstead
spoken vocals:
Tom Scharpling (on 2006-06-20) and Jon Wurster (on 2006-06-20)
recorded at:
WFMU in East Orange (on 2006-06-20)
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Zachary Brimstead Returns! The Debut Of 'Shoot Me In The Head If...', And More. Sounds Like Fun? Yes... Until The Bad Guys Win. by Tom Scharpling
21:07
2Kid eBay
spoken vocals:
Tom Scharpling (on 2004-06-15) and Jon Wurster (on 2004-06-15)
recorded at:
WFMU in East Orange (on 2004-06-15)
31:59
3The Mike Sajak Saga
spoken vocals:
Tom Scharpling (on 2005-03-01) and Jon Wurster (on 2005-03-01)
recorded at:
WFMU in East Orange (on 2005-03-01)
edit of:
Mike Sajak - Brother Of Pat Sajak - Calls In. And The 2005 WFMU Marathon Planning Begins! Captain Jack Is Coming Down! Plus Some Other Fun Talk! by Tom Scharpling
24:02
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1Lady Wanesworth's Desires
spoken vocals:
Tom Scharpling (on 2006-01-31) and Jon Wurster (on 2006-01-31)
recorded at:
WFMU in East Orange (on 2006-01-31)
edit of:
Tom Is Mean To Spike. Marky Ramone Talks About His New Romance Novel And Reveals His Big Surprise! Some Jerk Threatens To Melt Tom. Tom Is Accused Of Being On The Take (Which He Is Not!). by Tom Scharpling
25:04
2Big Bill / Little Bill
spoken vocals:
Tom Scharpling (on 2008-11-25) and Jon Wurster (on 2008-11-25)
recorded at:
WFMU in East Orange (on 2008-11-25)
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An In Studio Appearance By The One And Only Author/Actor/Pitchman John Hodgman! A Call From A Guy Named Bill. And Tom Talks About His Adventure With The Movie SYNECDOCHE NEW YORK. by Tom Scharpling
20:57
3The Shout! Network #1
spoken vocals:
Tom Scharpling (on 2013-05-28) and Jon Wurster (on 2013-05-28)
recorded at:
WFMU in East Orange (on 2013-05-28)
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Five-star bummers start things off. KURT BRAUNOHLER has a podcast. Fred from Honolulu meets Dog the Bounty Hunter. A few callers did the Frankie Teardrop challenge. Matthew Tompkins promotes the Shout Network’s new shows. AP Mike’s salute to Pigpen. by Tom Scharpling
33:27
4All Night Love Making
spoken vocals:
Tom Scharpling (on 2005-12-13) and Jon Wurster (on 2005-12-13)
recorded at:
WFMU in East Orange (on 2005-12-13)
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Tom Reads An Interview With SuperDouche Chris Klein, Some Philly Boy Roy, Some Scag Winesack, Petey And Tom Sing A Duet And The Debut Of 'I Love, I Hate'. by Tom Scharpling
0:19
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1Terrence From Brooklyn
spoken vocals:
Tom Scharpling (on 2009-11-24) and Jon Wurster (on 2009-11-24)
recorded at:
WFMU in East Orange (on 2009-11-24)
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A Six Hour Epic! A Call From A Man Who Is Trapped By His Own Existence! Bryce Requests Zappa! Fredericks Den! An Interview With Andrew Sandoval! The Mike Show! Bad Business Names! And MORE! by Tom Scharpling
29:19
2Timmy Von Trimble
spoken vocals:
Tom Scharpling (on 2003-12-30) and Jon Wurster (on 2003-12-30)
recorded at:
WFMU in East Orange (on 2003-12-30)
14:45
3Herb Wilkinson
spoken vocals:
Tom Scharpling (on 2011-04-26) and Jon Wurster (on 2011-04-26)
recorded at:
WFMU in East Orange (on 2011-04-26)
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The great ROB SCHRAB calls in to discuss his comics and TV work! TED LEO and EMMA FROM TORONTO are in-studio! People enjoy flying first class! Tom’s run-in with a parking garage valet! Pro-wrestling talk! And a man who’s confused about hardcore music! by Tom Scharpling
23:58
4Pudge #2
spoken vocals:
Tom Scharpling (on 2006-10-24) and Jon Wurster (on 2006-10-24)
recorded at:
WFMU in East Orange (on 2006-10-24)
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A Television 'Star' Calls Up. So Does Pudge. And Dennis. And Some Talk Of Handguns, Jim Cramer And Beck. by Tom Scharpling
10:38
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1Movie Fun
spoken vocals:
Tom Scharpling and Jon Wurster
recorded at:
WFMU in East Orange
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Tom Starts To Assemble A List Of The Top 100 Movie Quotes To Counter The Dopey AFI Quotes List. Everybody Calls In! Philly Boy Roy Drops In. And NBA Star Mehmet Okur Calls In To Discuss His Love Of Surfing. by Tom Scharpling
1:16
2Horse From Jock Squad
spoken vocals:
Tom Scharpling (on 2005-10-11) and Jon Wurster (on 2005-10-11)
recorded at:
WFMU in East Orange (on 2005-10-11)
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Horse From 'The Jock Squad' Calls, An Appearance By Comedy Legend Matt Walsh, Smash Or Trash With The Barbarellatones, And New Songs From Petey And MC Steinberg. A Fun Show! by Tom Scharpling
18:44
3The Springsteen Book
spoken vocals:
Tom Scharpling (on 2010-11-30) and Jon Wurster (on 2010-11-30)
recorded at:
WFMU in East Orange (on 2010-11-30)
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A Bruce Springsteen biographer calls in and reveals many shocking secrets about the Boss! (Or does he?) TODD BARRY calls while walking down the street! A 93 year old man offers much wisdom, and Tom regrets watching a film that Mike recommended! | See the playlist by Tom Scharpling
58:35
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1The Music Scholar
spoken vocals:
Tom Scharpling (on 2001-09-04) and Jon Wurster (on 2001-09-04)
recorded at:
WFMU in East Orange (on 2001-09-04)
33:58
2Gene, Ted and Carl
spoken vocals:
Tom Scharpling (on 2011-03-01) and Jon Wurster (on 2011-03-01)
recorded at:
WFMU in East Orange (on 2011-03-01)
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It’s week one of the 2011 WFMU Fundraising marathon! Tom and co-host THERESE are joined in the studio by TED LEO and A.C. NEWMAN! Gene Simmons checks in! Help keep WFMU afloat: Donate now! by Tom Scharpling
12:25
3Darren Takes the Van Mellen Cruise
spoken vocals:
Tom Scharpling (on 2012-07-10) and Jon Wurster (on 2012-07-10)
recorded at:
WFMU in East Orange (on 2012-07-10)
edit of:
Remembering Dennis Flemion of The Frogs. 'Put down that shark!' Darren from Work calls in from a wild night on the high seas! Can Tom & Mitt Hamine make peace? Vance, Gary & AP Mike join Tom to talk ‘The Wall.’ Plus, a reading from 'Scar Tissue.' by Tom Scharpling
29:54
4Wire Train
spoken vocals:
Tom Scharpling (on 2001-11-27) and Jon Wurster (on 2001-11-27)
recorded at:
WFMU in East Orange (on 2001-11-27)
edit of:
An Interview With Michael Azerrad, Author Of Our Band Could Be Your Life. Also, Kacper Tells Tom About The Oral Report He Did In College About The Show. by Tom Scharpling
1:49
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1Kenny Dupree, Part 1
spoken vocals:
Tom Scharpling (on 2003-03-25) and Jon Wurster (on 2003-03-25)
recorded at:
WFMU in East Orange (on 2003-03-25)
edit of:
Country Superstar Kenny Dupree Calls In To Promote His New Record. Also, Some Talk About Hockey, Iraq, Petey And Movies. by Tom Scharpling
21:34
2Trivius
spoken vocals:
Tom Scharpling (on 2007-02-06) and Jon Wurster (on 2007-02-06)
recorded at:
WFMU in East Orange (on 2007-02-06)
edit of:
Some Superbowl Talk, The Return Of Tim And Eric, Tom's Trivia-Obsessed Co-Worker, Jason Needs A Job And More! by Tom Scharpling
22:29
3Kenny Dupree, Part 2
spoken vocals:
Tom Scharpling (on 2003-05-27) and Jon Wurster (on 2003-05-27)
recorded at:
WFMU in East Orange (on 2003-05-27)
edit of:
Tom Comes Back! Lots Of Calls From Teenagers And Pre-Teens! And An Amazing Prank Phone Call To Country Superstar Kenny Dupree! by Tom Scharpling
9:16
4Andy From Lake Newbridge
spoken vocals:
Tom Scharpling (on 2005-10-18) and Jon Wurster (on 2005-10-18)
recorded at:
WFMU in East Orange (on 2005-10-18)
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Andy From Lake Newbridge Calls In. Fun Stuff. Going Well... Then The Show Goes Off The Rails. Next Week Is No Dudes Allowed! Ladies Only! by Tom Scharpling
20:23
5The Pastor's Audiobook
spoken vocals:
Tom Scharpling (in 2005) and Jon Wurster (in 2005)
recorded at:
WFMU in East Orange (in 2005)
5:59
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Credits

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artwork:Mac McCaughan