List of The Best Show with Tom Scharpling episodes

This is a list of The Best Show with Tom Scharpling episodes hosted by Tom Scharpling. With some exceptions, episodes tend to feature an in-character phone call from Jon Wurster.

List of WFMU-era Best Show episodes

2000

Air date	Guest(s)	Description[1]
October 10, 2000		Tom returns to WFMU and gets a call from his number one fan. (Never archived)
October 17, 2000		Hot Rockin' Ronny calls and is mad at Tom for taking his time slot. (Never archived)
October 24, 2000	Jon Benjamin (as Mets fan) Matt Walsh (as Yankees fan)	Two baseball fans debate Yankees versus Mets and fight in studio.
October 31, 2000		The Creature from the rock band POUT is interviewed for a Halloween show.
November 7, 2000	Sam Seder (as Alan Lieberman)	Election Night Special: Who will be our next president? The answer is revealed in this show (not really).
November 21, 2000		Tom can talk about anything.
November 28, 2000		Barbershop Madness with Zachary Brimstead, Esq.
December 5, 2000	Neal Pollack	Special guest author Neal Pollack is in studio.
December 12, 2000		Jeff Cooper from Radio Hut (show removed from archive, "Radio Hut" call released on Chain Fights, Beer Busts and Service with a Grin).
December 19, 2000	Peyton Reed (as the anonymous Star Wars insider[2])	A Star Wars insider spills the beans. (removed from WFMU archive due to high traffic, archived at TheForce.net[3])
December 26, 2000	Jon Benjamin (as Dick Halligan, Jr.) Matt Walsh (as Dick's brother Mike)	Tom talks to Dick Halligan, Jr., author of Blood, Sweat and Real Tears. (allegedly taken down by request of David Clayton-Thomas of Blood, Sweat & Tears.)

2001

Air date	Guest(s)	Description[1]
January 2, 2001		We hear predictions for 2001 with the nationally famous psychic Myrlyn Hogan.
January 9, 2001		Tom interviews Roland Gorchnick, the "real-life Fonzie". (show removed from archive, "The Gorch" call released on Chain Fights, Beer Busts and Service with a Grin)
January 16, 2001	Jon Benjamin (as Dick Halligan, Jr.)	Tom Apologizes To David Clayton Thomas.
January 23, 2001		Tom talks to Maurice Kern of Citizens for a True Democracy. (show removed from archive, "Citizens for a True Democracy" call released on Chain Fights, Beer Busts and Service with a Grin)
February 6, 2001	Jon Benjamin (as Rick Benson) Matt Walsh (as Greg Gorlick)	An interview with Rick Benson "George Benson's white son".
February 13, 2001	Jon Benjamin (as Ron Garver) Sam Seder (as a former pilot) Jon Glaser (as PJ Cloth)	Tom interviews Ron Garver, author of Upright Positions: Flying the Erotic Skies. Tom gets hypnotized by hypnotist PJ Cloth.
February 27, 2001	Jon Benjamin (as Buddy Swales) Sam Seder (as Gerald Perlmutter)	Tom blows the lid off of the XFL.
March 6, 2001	Jon Benjamin (as Cliff Petterson) Matt Walsh (as Richard Moody)	Hot Rockin' Ronny versus Tom. Weatherman Cliff Petterson explains "The Storm of the Century."
March 13, 2001		Listener Appreciation Week.
March 20, 2001	Jon Benjamin (as Ron Garver)	2001 WFMU marathon week one.
March 27, 2001		2001 WFMU marathon week two.
April 3, 2001	Jon Benjamin (as Brad Lester)	We hear part one of Tom's conversation with Tonight Show segment producer Brad Lester. The Return of Zachary Brimstead, Esq.
April 10, 2001	Jon Benjamin (as Brad Lester)	Tom challenges WFMU DJs to a fight. We hear part two of Tom's conversation with Tonight Show segment producer Brad Lester.
April 17, 2001		Tom explains why he hates Al Green and NRBQ.
April 24, 2001		Tom ties up some loose ends.
May 8, 2001	Andrew Earles (as Giles Palermo)	An interview with legendary record collector Giles Palermo.
May 22, 2001		Tom says farewell to the XFL and talks about The Producers.
June 5, 2001		Tom interviews "The Creature" from the band POUT. Tom unknowingly begins his love affair with the movie Moulin Rouge. (First three hour show)
June 12, 2001		Tom continues his love affair with Moulin Rouge. Hot Rockin' Ronny allegedly breaks Glen Jones' record.
June 19, 2001		Tom interviews "Mr. Loophole" Tony Torgvort, author of the book The System.
June 26, 2001		Tom talks to Augie Richards, owner of Ye Olde Burger Barn which features the infamous "Batter Butler."
July 3, 2001		The return of Augie Richards and his plan to sue Tom and take his Batter Butler on the road. Tom challenges his listeners to find a Frank Zappa song that doesn't suck.
July 10, 2001		Tom is the White Knight of WFMU: Shining a light on the cockroaches that infest the WFMU message board (a very angry show for completists only).
July 17, 2001	Jon Benjamin (as Brad Lester) Jon Glaser (as Billy Paltz) Matt Walsh (as Danny Rosen)	Tom talks to Tonight Show producer Brad Lester yet again. Tom gets into an argument with Mike Healy over whether or not Tom is trying to pass himself off as a doctor. ("Mike Healy" call released on Chain Fights, Beer Busts and Service with a Grin)
July 24, 2001	Dan Cutforth Beastie Ulery	Bands on the Run Super-Spectacular with special guests producer Dan Cutforth and Beastie from Soulcracker.
July 31, 2001		Tom gets royally screwed by Perry Farrell and Virgin Records. Also, "Scharpling's Army" is born.
August 7, 2001		The return of Hot Rockin' Ronny. Tom gets yelled at again by Mike Healy.
August 14, 2001	Andrew Earles (as Julian Casablancas & the depressed office worker)	Troy Dershman, a bully from Tom's high school days, re-enters Tom's life. A very depressed man asks Tom for advice.
August 21, 2001		We accidentally listen in on a cell phone conversation. Too many people call and talk about getting high. Mike Healy is back.
August 28, 2001	Jon Glaser (as Tony DiBenedetto) Jon Benjamin (as Kendrick Martin) Andrew Earles (as the depressed office worker)	Tom attempts to interview voice-over legend Kendrick Martin. The very depressed man calls again. Also, Overrated/Underrated.
September 4, 2001	Andrew Earles (as Roger Tamblyn)	Tom talks to "Music Scholar" Charles R. Martin, band manager Roger Tamblyn and to kids returning to school. (show removed from archive, "The Music Scholar" call released on Chain Fights, Beer Busts and Service with a Grin)
September 18, 2001		Tom talks about the World Trade Center attack.
September 25, 2001	Andrew Earles (as Gavin, the angry Mr. Bungle fan & Julian Casablancas) Mark Linkous	Tom talks to an angry Mr. Bungle fan, Julian from The Strokes, and Mark from Sparklehorse. Tom gets goofed on by a pair of teenage girls and ultimately attempts to return things to an artificial state of normalcy.
October 2, 2001	Andrew Earles (as Vanilla Hot Box Grits)	Tom talks to three teenage girls and lays the groundwork for letting them host his show.
October 16, 2001		Teenage Girl Night: Three teenage girls take over the show.
October 23, 2001	Andrew Earles (as Roger Tamblyn & Vanilla Hotbox Grits)	Tom talks to promoter Roger Tamblyn and Vanilla Hotbox Grits. (show removed from archive, "Consolidated Ball Bearings" call released on New Hope for the Ape-Eared)
October 30, 2001		Tom talks about Mischief Night and the damages therein.
November 6, 2001	Andrew Earles (as Paul Crenshaw, the depressed office worker)	Tom talks to the incredibly depressed office worker for a third time. Plenty of talk about Cannonball Run.
November 13, 2001	John Hogue	Tom talks to Nostrodamus scholar John Hogue.
November 20, 2001	Andrew Earles (as Rick Malko) Jon Benjamin (as Greg Baron)	Tom gets yelled at by an alleged record fair shopper. Tom gets schmoozed by alleged Smirnoff Ice district manager Greg Baron. Tom tries to make a love connection between two listeners. Also, a little bit of Cannonball Run
November 27, 2001	Michael Azerrad	An interview with Michael Azerrad, author of Our Band Could Be Your Life. Kacper tells Tom about the oral report he did in college about The Best Show.
December 4, 2001	Andrew Earles (as Jeffrey Osborne, Chris Rhea & Donnie Van Zant) Jon Benjamin (as Brad Pitney)	Billy Joel is named and honored as WFMU's artist of the year. Tom receives calls from the Billy Joel tribute band, Glass Houses as well as Donnie Van Zant.
December 11, 2001		The night of a thousand shout-outs. The Hasu Kids agree to a Christmas morning duel. A local policeman explains the finer points of getting out of speeding tickets.

2002

Air date	Guest(s)	Description[1]
January 8, 2002	Paul Collins Andrew Earles (as Paul Crenshaw)	The return of Hot Rockin' Ronny. An interview with Paul Collins, author of Banvard's Folly. The fourth appearance by the depressed office worker.
January 15, 2002	Andrew Earles (as Roger Tamblyn)	Tom argues with Philly Boy Roy about why Philadelphia isn't better than New York/New Jersey. Inspired by the ghost of Howard Cosell, Tom decides to tell it like it is.
January 22, 2002	Woodsy Andrew Earles (as Conrad Sheraton, "Captain Catchphrase")	Philly Boy Roy challenges Tom to an 'All or Nothing' football bet. An interview with Utica, New York recording artist, Woodsy. Tom talks to 'Captain Catchphrase'.
February 5, 2002	Andrew Earles (as DJ Spooky)	Tom explains why Lord of the Rings is the worst movie in the history of cinema. Phlly Boy Roy welches on his 'All or Nothing' bet. The Hasu Kid acts out a scene from Good Will Hunting. DJ Spooky makes a few bad requests.
February 12, 2002		Showbiz agent Barry Levitz calls to promote Michael Jackson's transformation from 'The King of Pop' to 'The Prince of Punk'. Open phone Tuesday. A dramatic reading from Good Will Hunting. Tom is kinda punchy.
February 19, 2002	Andrew Earles (as The Party Doctor)	The band 'Punk' featuring Michael Jackson (a/k/a Mike Jackyl) cancels on Tom. Barry Levitz explains why Michael Jackson is no longer ' The Prince of Punk'. 'The Party Doctor' calls up with party advice. Tom bids on a Segway Human Transport.
February 26, 2002	Richard Shea Ed "Cookie" Jarvis	The Glutton Bowl Super Spectacular, featuring interviews with Richard Shea, the president of the International Federation Of Competitive Eating, eating athlete Ed "Cookie" Jarvis and the eating athlete/WFMU volunteer Andy "Eyeball" Goldstein.
March 5, 2002	Andrew Earles (as Roger Tamblyn)	2002 WFMU marathon week one. Belinda and Hova co-host.
March 12, 2002		2002 WFMU marathon week two. Jason Das co-hosts.
March 19, 2002	Jon Benjamin (as DJ Clue) Matt Walsh (as Liquid Brooklyn) Andrew Earles (as The Party Doctor)	A barrage of special guests. Philly Boy Roy mocks Tom. Turntable artists DJ Clue and Liquid Brooklyn top by to spin. 'The Party Doctor' sends Tom a special package. Tom challenges a pair of thirteen-year-olds to a fistfight.
April 2, 2002		Barry Dworkin, the 4-11 handlebar mustachioed leader of The Gas Station Dogs is interviewed by Tom and sings the worst song in the history of music. Tom sets up his fight with eight male teenagers. The first installment of Smash or Trash. (show removed from archive, "The Gas Station Dogs" call released on New Hope for the Ape-Eared)
April 16, 2002	Harry Knowles	Special guest Harry Knowles from Aint It Cool News. Tom announces the formation of his band The Medical Marijuana, who have been assembled to defeat former best show ally band STRO. Tom Gets a young teenager in trouble with his military dad.
April 23, 2002		The Best Show brings it for three hours with The Best Show Extreme. Come strong or don't come at all. Be prepared to bring it.
April 30, 2002		Post-Best Show Extreme fallout show. The kids keep calling. Tom talks to a member of the Waffle Stomper's Mommy. Tom nearly falls asleep on the air during the final fifteen minutes (listen closely).
May 7, 2002		We hear an exclusive Attack of the Clones discussion. (short installment that was never officially archived)
May 14, 2002	Andrew Earles (as Alan Lowenstein)	Philly Boy Roy calls in to announce his motion picture debut. Brooklyn-based alt-country rocker Alan Lowenstein requests some 'Real Country' music. Petey checks in. Tom announces his plans to assemble a Scared Straight! segment on the program.
May 21, 2002	Matt Walsh Horatio Sanz Jon Benjamin (as the Daily Show fan) Jon Glaser (as the Upright Citizens Brigade fan)	The Daily Show correspondent Matt Walsh calls in to promote his television special, but is interrupted by a pair of fans and chastised by SNL's Horatio Sanz. The return of Mike Healy. Smash or Trash with the band Management.
May 28, 2002		Tom's daddy calls in to bring up childhood horrors and to borrow money. Smash or Trash with Waffle Stomper. Ranger Jim is forgiven. (show removed from archive, "Tom's Daddy" call released on New Hope for the Ape-Eared)
June 4, 2002		Tom gets duped by Brett Haskins, the guitarist/singer for 'The Clash', a New Jersey-based blues band not to be confused with The Real Clash. Smash or Trash with Ted Steel.
June 11, 2002	Matt Walsh Jon Glaser (as Mr. Derkin) Ian Roberts Andrew Earles (as Jan-Michael Vincent)	A second interview with Matt Walsh who is on the show to promote his movie Martin & Orloff. We hear an exciting phone call from Jan-Michael Vincent. Tom tells personal Las Vegas celebrity encounter story.
June 18, 2002	Matt Maiellaro Dave Willis Andrew Earles (as Captain Catchphrase)	Best Show Junior Correspondent Petey interviews Matt Maiellaro and Dave Willis from Adult Swim's Aqua Teen Hunger Force. Captain Catchphrase makes an appearance. Much talk about why The Band is so incredibly horrible.
July 9, 2002	Andrew Earles (as Samson)	Tom tells some funny stories. He receives a weird call from a guy misdialing for a dating service and explains why Creedence are infinitely better than the 'hyper-shitty' Canadian group called The Band.
July 23, 2002	Andrew Earles (as an anonymous caller who tries to cheer Tom up)	A very sad Tom asks the listeners to cheer him up or he'll kill himself and they don't. Hear Tom's death.
July 30, 2002		The Stitch 'n Bitch sewing circle stops by the show to teach Tom how to crochet. Cory from the alternative band Mother 13 calls in to promote their latest corporate-sponsored show. (show removed from archive, "Mother 13" call released on New Hope for the Ape-Eared)
August 13, 2002		Call screener Dave announces his retirement and the search for a new call screener gets underway.
August 20, 2002		Still searching for that new call screener.
August 27, 2002	Andrew Earles (as Sheriff John Bennell)	The farewell party for call screener Dave featuring Hot Rockin' Ronny, Philly Boy Roy, Officer Tom, and a Smash or Trash with Petey.
September 3, 2002	Andrew Earles (as Kevin Purcey)	A quiet show wherein Tom takes some calls and talks about both Austin, Texas and the MTV Video Music Awards. Tom gets his ass kissed by an old friend of his younger brother.
September 10, 2002	Andrew Earles (as Kevin) Jimmy McDonough	An interview with Jimmy McDonough, the author of the Neil Young biography Shakey. The friend of Tom's younger brother calls back in to kiss Tom's ass some more.
September 17, 2002		Tom is 'The Advice Guy: Giving Advice To All Kinds Of People On All Kinds Of Subjects'.
September 24, 2002	Mark Porro	We hear an Interview With Mark Porro From Nutri Nuts.
October 8, 2002	John Conte	Pianist John Conte announces his attempt to break the World Record for playing the piano consecutively by playing for more than fifty hours straight. Philly Boy Roy welches on his bet again.
October 22, 2002	Jon Glaser (as Greg Kelser) Jon Benjamin (as Trevor Reynolds) Andrew Earles (as Kevin) John Conte	The a cappella soundtrack vocal duo SOUNDTRACAPELLA stop by the studio. Tom gets another call from Kevin. Officer Tom debuts Officer Tom At The Movies.
October 29, 2002	John Conte Andrew Earles (as Kevin)	Mischief Night discussions, a scarier call from Kevin, and the debut of the award winning call-in segment I Don't Get It.
November 5, 2002	John Conte	Tom couldn't get his hands on an Oreo McFlurry, leading to a discussion on the things in life that you crave. John Conte depressingly checks in.
November 12, 2002	John Conte	Tom's angry co-worker Ron Templeton mistakenly calls him three times. Callers speak out about the worst band of all time.
November 19, 2002	Andrew Earles (as Kevin)	Tom calls Corey from the corporate rock band Mother 13 to even the score. FriendsofTom.com is debuted. Kevin calls up yet again. Tom's alter ego 'Doc Shock' is premiered.
November 26, 2002	John Conte	The long-awaited return of The Gorch. Officer Tom reviews Jackass: The Movie. Tom talks to your pets.
December 3, 2002	Andrew Earles (as Kevin) John Conte	The world-shaking return of Barry Dworkin. Kevin calls to announce his impending marriage. 'Doc Shock' pranks some WFMU disc jockeys. Impending talk of a Peter Tork interview.
December 17, 2002	Jon Benjamin (as JT) Matt Walsh (as Kenny Aronoff) John Conte Andrew Earles (as Kevin)	Billy Joel is named the WFMU Artist of the Year for 2002. The drummer from Billy Joel tribute band Glass Houses calls in as well as a couple guys from the John Couger tribute band Pink Houses. Kevin makes a weird and disturbing call.
December 24, 2002	John Conte Andrew Earles (as Kevin)	A Christmas Eve show co-hosted by Terre T. Philly Boy Roy reads his Philadelphia rendition of The Night Before Christmas. A farewell call from Kevin who is in jail.

2003

Air date	Guest(s)	Description[1]
January 7, 2003	Genndy Tartakovsky Matt Maiellaro Dave Willis	It's Petey's twelfth birthday party featuring an insanely insane three hours of Petey, music, 'Doc Shock' and 'Doc Shock Junior'. We hear from Genndy Tartakovsky from Samurai Jack as well as Dave and Matt from Aqua Teen Hunger Force.
January 14, 2003	Alan Licht	Guitar god Alan Licht stops by to talk about his book An Emotional Memoir Of Martha Quinn and to play some of the best of the '80s.
January 21, 2003	Andrew Earles (as The Party Doctor)	Many must suffer for the crimes of the few: After some negative feedback, the listener punishing Party Zone is launched. Also Philly Boy Roy checks in post-Eagles defeat. Tom sings a sad song from Magnolia and does some Two Towers bashing.
January 28, 2003	Andrew Earles (as Tanner Wildgrass)	An in-studio visit from Tanner Wildgrass, the inspiration for Patrick Swayze's character in Road House Tom makes a call to the sports program The Shark Tank as a super-idiotic Steelers fan 'Jack from Pittsburgh
February 4, 2003	Matt Walsh Scot Armstrong Jon Benjamin	Officer Tom at the Movies with Officer Tom's year in review. A very meta conversation with Jon Benjamin and Old School star Matt Walsh takes place.
February 11, 2003	Sam Seder (hosting The Majority Report) Jon Benjamin Julian Phillips Janeane Garofalo	A call from Jarrett 'The Weight Loss Kid' from Dessert Town, who pushes the toxic 'Chocologgedeon' on Tom. The debut of The Majority Report hosted by Sam Seder with guests Julian Phillips of Fox News and Janeane Garofalo. (show removed from archive, "Chocologeddon" call released on New Hope for the Ape-Eared)
February 18, 2003	Andrew Earles (as "The Brick", aka "The Crank Dog") John Conte	Terrible callers drive Tom to sing. Guinness World Record winner John Conte returns for his post-record wrap up.
February 25, 2003	Mike Allred	Comic book genius Mike Allred is interviewed. Shout! Network executive Matthew Tompkins unveils the spring lineup. Tom announces the winner of the art contest.
March 4, 2003		2003 WFMU marathon week one. Tom and co-host Hova get an in-studio visit from Philly Boy Roy.
March 11, 2003		2003 WFMU marathon week two. Tom Rides an exercise bike for pledges.
March 18, 2003	Andrew Earles (as Kevin)	Tom talks to Bill Chippert, host of The Chippert Report. Kevin makes a long-overdue appearance. (show removed from archive, "The Chippert Report" call released on New Hope for the Ape-Eared)
March 25, 2003		Country superstar Kenny Dupree calls in to promote his new record. Conversation topics include hockey, Iraq, movies, and Petey.
April 1, 2003	Sam Seder (as Steve Bouchon from Oxygen) Andrew Earles (as Price Whittaker & Travis from Alabama) Dr. Modesto Hevia CC Tennessee	The Patriot Zone, hosted by The Colonel, Thomas Sharp: Three hours of extreme conservative talk radio for Patriots.
April 8, 2003		A prank phone call goes horribly awry as Tom calls "Bruce Willis" and stumbles upon a seriously unhinged man.
April 15, 2003	Sam Seder (as Herbert Goering)	More of The Patriot Zone with The Colonel including an in-studio appearance by country superstar Kenny Dupree. 'Bruce Willis' storms the studio.
May 27, 2003		Tom comes back to lots of calls from teenagers and pre-teens. We hear an amazing prank phone call to country superstar Kenny Dupree.
June 3, 2003	Andrew Earles (as Roger Tamblyn)	A sad yet bittersweetly funny show with a call from Philly Boy Roy and the return of Roger Tamblyn. Tom sings along with too much Aimee Mann.
June 10, 2003		Tom learns to play drums. Tom does a drums-and-police-car-siren duet with Officer Tom. Petey 'quits.'
June 17, 2003	Andrew Earles (as Creekwood Banks and Mitch Greenwald)	A San Antonio shock jock calls in to even the score on a sports bet with Tom. Harry Potter is discussed. The listeners try and fail to make Tom laugh.
July 1, 2003	Andrew Earles (as Creekwood Banks)	An annoying audiophile calls in complaining about the station. Petey records a "Gay Bar" remix on the air. Stuntman Creekwood Banks checks in. (show removed from archive, "Todd and the Audio Guru" calls released on New Hope for the Ape-Eared)
July 8, 2003	Leidra Lawson Andrew Earles (as Rocky Stone)	Leidra Lawson, author of Sugar Daddy 101, gets yelled at by The Gorch. The director of the documentary Weapons Of Mass Deception can't grasp the concept of compact discs.
July 15, 2003	Udo Erasmus	Dr. Udo Erasmus talks about proper eating with Philly Boy Roy. Things that suck are discussed. Smash or Trash returns with The Tokeleys.
July 22, 2003		Things that changed your life are discussed. Tom is interviewed by Mullet Man. Tom unsuccessfully attempts to review Thirty-Five John Zorn CDs in fifteen minutes.
July 29, 2003	Andrew Earles (as Kevin)	The most boring caller ever checks in to talk about Arnold Schwarzenegger. Kevin returns. Introduction of the first installment of The Johnny Depp Game.
August 5, 2003	Andrew Earles (as Jamie Farr)	Tom unveils the sleaziest rocker of all time. Bill Cheetah takes over the show. Jamie Farr declares himself a 'cyber-punk.'
August 12, 2003	Andrew Earles (as the Mr. Bungle fan)	The most boring caller ever calls back. The angry Mr. Bungle fan returns. Tom debuts the super-successful Getting to Know You game.
August 26, 2003	Andrew Earles (as the Mr. Bungle fan)	A neighbor of Tom calls in. The best and worst cover songs ever are discussed. The angry Mr. Bungle fan calls in yet again.
September 2, 2003		A special 6-hour Best Show. Plenty of song contest entries are heard, as well as 'Back to School' talk. Tom says "Get off my phone," to a woman who gave birth three days earlier. Bryce doesn't show up, so Tom calls payphones around the country which results in an hour-long conversation with a man in California named Clem and his daughter.
September 16, 2003	Andrew Earles (as Skag Winesack)	The Best Show On WFMU Song Contest is concluded. Rodriguo, the corrupt drum pin salesman, makes an appearance. Skag Winesack, a hard-boiled private eye calls in.
September 23, 2003		Tom signs up for Friendster on the air and sings most of the Bridge over Troubled Water album to a troubled teen. Also - cookies.
September 30, 2003	Bruce Campbell Don Coscarelli Sam Seder (as Charles Fisher) Andrew Earles (as Skag Winesack)	Special guests Bubba Ho-Tep star Bruce Campbell and director Don Coscarelli appear. Tom fields calls From Rodriguo, Skag Winesack, and a California Republican Committee member.
October 7, 2003	Jon Benjamin (as Rick Warren) Andrew Earles (as Skag Winesack)	Tom talks to a man who had an encounter with Arnold Schwarzenegger. Detective Skag Winesack calls back with more tough talk.
October 14, 2003	Andrew Earles (as Skag Winesack)	Paul 'Golf Nuts' Shwartzendruber calls in. An increasingly annoying round of Getting To Know You devolves into Tom breaking down.
October 21, 2003	Matt Walsh Ian Roberts	Matt Walsh And Ian Roberts Discuss Their Suicide Plans, Tom Hates Kill Bill And School Of Rock, And Tom Lies To Some People.
October 28, 2003		The Cougar from POUT checks in. Conversations include some intense talk about the band Yes and plenty of Halloween chat.
November 25, 2003		Tom gets back into the swing of things and receives a phone call from someone looking to be his personal magician.
December 2, 2003		Tom's daddy returns with some horrifying news. An Unfair Record Review of the entire Ryan Adams oeuvre.
December 9, 2003	Andrew Earles (as Skag Winesack) Drew "Moriarty" McWeeny	A call is made from Skag Winesack about his ex-wife. Moriarty of Aint It Cool News fame visits. Tom talks job interview tips with callers.
December 16, 2003		Reggie Monroe from Survivor talks about 'The Incident'. Tom opens the phones and talks of Christmas and the Artist of the Year poll.
December 23, 2003	Andrew Earles (as Skag Winesack)	A Pre-Christmas show, with a call to Gene Simmons Toyota and the return of Skag Winesack. Officer Tom stops by. (show removed from archive, "Rock 'n' Roll Car Dealership" call released on Hippy Justice)
December 30, 2003		The 2003 Artist of the Year tribute show collapses under its own weight. A very exciting call from Timmy the Two-Inch Racist. (show removed from archive, "Timmy Von Trimble" call released on Hippy Justice)

2004

Air date	Guest(s)	Description[1]
January 6, 2004	Andrew Earles (as Skip Bingham)	A special 6-hour Best Show. Tom talks to an angry record promo guy. Tom talks to 'Extreme Dad'. Tom talks about who is a Factory Wrapped Douche. (first half removed "Due To Controversial Statements")
January 13, 2004		Tom fights back against Lady, Talk by doing the best advice show on WFMU which grows into Tom taking on every radio format in existence.
January 20, 2004	Matt Walsh	Tom compares Howard Dean to Cronos and Don West. Tom tries to reunite Big Dipper and puts 'The Leader' in his sad little place.
January 27, 2004	Gary Waleik Steve Michener	A rough show with many technical problems. During the second hour Gary and Steve from Big Dipper call in.
February 3, 2004	Paul Collins Jeff Oliphant	Author Paul Collins is interviewed. The Big Dipper reunion plot thickens. Conversations include plenty of dream talk.
February 10, 2004		Tom interviews Ty from Black Tyger and pays Tribute to Belle And Sebastian with a former Studio 54 disc jockey.
February 17, 2004	Andrew Earles (as The Party Doctor)	The new, creepier 'Party Doctor' returns. Petey interviews Tom. Discussions include plenty of bashing of Steely Dan.
March 2, 2004		Talking Toblerone. Open phone madness sets in. An Unfair Record Review proves that Brad Delp is the godfather of independent music.
March 9, 2004		2004 WFMU marathon week one. Black Ops co-hosts.
March 17, 2004		2004 WFMU marathon week two. Terre T co-hosts.
March 30, 2004	Sam Seder	Petey's grandmother calls in. Discussions include talk about the Coen Brothers and some other stupid stuff.
April 6, 2004	Scott Hodge Andrew Earles (as The Party Doctor) Steve Michener	Chubby Checker's Tenth Anniversary Tribute To Kurt Cobain. A republican tax nut calls in. Callers include 'The Party Doctor' and Captain Jack. The Big Dipper reunion gets one tiny step closer.
April 13, 2004	Jon Glaser (as Hoopstradamus) Loren Bouchard Jon Benjamin	Basketball oracle Hoopstradamus calls in. Tom makes fun of an old lady. Home Movies' Loren Bouchard And Jon Benjamin make a special appearance.
April 27, 2004		Jason from England comes to WFMU. The fast zombies versus slow zombies debate rages. Philly Boy Roy decides to become a motivational speaker. Callers include Captain Jack and Mike Lupica.
May 4, 2004	Andrew Earles (as Chip from OnStar)	OnStar-related comedy fills the evening. The since-postponed singles mixer is discussed. An old lady gets jerked around. Jason from England returns to the studio with his British buddy Debs.
May 25, 2004	Cy Brown	Cy The Hole Guy is interviewed. An old high school classmate calls in trying to sell Tom some crap.
June 1, 2004		Tom plays Make Me Laugh with the listeners. Talk of the big Velvet Revolver concert sparks a vocal tribute to Stone Temple Pilots.
June 8, 2004		Petey goes on trial. Tom pranks the hosts of Greasy Kids Stuff.
June 15, 2004		Tom introduces the word 'Awfulsome' to the lexicon. A wonderful call from Kid eBay that goes horribly wrong (and horribly right!) (show removed from archive, "Kid eBay" call released on Hippy Justice)
June 22, 2004		The show goes off the rails. 'The Leader' calls in. The Party Zone returns. Captain Jack comes down to the studio.
July 13, 2004	Matt Walsh Andrew Earles (as Skag Winesack and The Party Doctor)	Callers include Philly Boy Roy, Skag Winesack, 'The Party Doctor', Matt Walsh, Petey's Grandmother, and 'The Leader'. Tom hangs outside the Holland Tunnel at a Hess station with Officer Tom and some reckless youth.
July 20, 2004		Tom does a one-man version of the entire movie Road House and an Unfair Record Review of the new Wilco album.
July 27, 2004		Hot Rockin' Ronny calls from a political convention. Tom tries to start a blog. Polyphonic Spree and Brian Wilson are included in this week's Unfair Record Review. Discussions include pancakes and MC5.
August 3, 2004	Andrew Earles (as The Party Doctor)	A listener mistakes Tom for 'The Problem Solver.' 'The Party Doctor' checks in. Calls include a few rounds of Getting to Know You, talk of fantasy bands with an Eric Carmen-Fleetwood Mac finale.
August 10, 2004		Tom holds an audio cuddle party. Tom talks about what callers wanted to be when they grew up. Smash or Trash returns with Group Sounds.
August 17, 2004	Sam Seder	An arrogant call from Air America's Sam Seder kicks things off. Philly Boy Roy checks in with a concert update. Tom goes on a GOMPing spree.
August 24, 2004	Bernie Cullen Jon Glaser (as himself and Mehmet Okur) Andrew Earles (as Skag Winesack)	Jon Glaser and NBA star Mehmet Okur talk about their West Memphis 3 benefit. The author of a book is interviewed. Skag Winesack checks in. Tom misleads a caller.
August 31, 2004	Brandon Holley Andrew Earles (as Skag Winesack) Jon Benjamin (as Rick Warren)	The Gorch and Skag Winesack team up in Memphis. Rick Warren talks about his adult film career and Arnold Schwarzenegger. Talk about the MTV Video Music awards with ElleGirl magazine.
September 7, 2004		The debut of Tom's on-air rock group The Medical Marijuana. The poorest rich boy calls in. The winner of the I Love The Best Show contest is announced.
September 14, 2004	Rafer Guzman	Tom gets screwed out of Jets tickets and a helpful caller steps in to fix things. A rock critic gets GOMPed. Little Steven is discussed and a Best Show correspondent gets tossed out of the Billy Joel musical.
October 5, 2004		Tom surveys the American public during the Vice Presidential debate. No-smokin' Joe becomes a Factory Wrapped Douche.
October 12, 2004		Tom talks to the head of the Swift Jocks For Truth, a polling person and people from two different countries. The world nearly ends when Adrian, Petey and Captain Jack all talk at the same time.
October 19, 2004	Marsha Marks	Tom talks to humorist/author Marsha Marks, discusses Bill O'Reilly, explains why Sgt. Pepper sucks, tells a listener why they shouldn't vote for Bush and bans Captain Jack for a year.
November 2, 2004		The horror of George W. Bush being re-elected is discussed.
November 9, 2004		The Patriot Zone makes a glorious return. The Officer Tom-Purple Shirt battle continues.
November 16, 2004		A round of Getting To Know You is played. Captain Jack's friend makes multiple calls.
November 23, 2004	Loren Bouchard Andrew Earles (as Rider Shelgrove)	Philly Boy Roy talks about the Pacers-Pistons brawl. Home Movies creator Loren Bouchard is interviewed. A freelance used car dealer tries to sell autos to the listeners. A round of Getting To Know Me is played.
November 30, 2004	Andrew Earles (as Stacy Keach)	The topic for the show is "What Is The Worst Song Ever?" Basketball riot starter John Green calls in to discuss his career goals. Stacy Keach promotes Skag Winesack's new energy drink. Captain Jack makes his final appearance.
December 7, 2004	Tim Heidecker Eric Wareheim	Tim & Eric from Tom Goes to the Mayor stop by for some fun. Gene Simmons tries to sell Tome some stuff. A case is made that American Chocolate is the best. Captain Jack makes his absolute final appearance.
December 14, 2004	Todd Barry	Todd Barry makes an in-studio appearance and an outrageous phone call from hippy businessman 'Hippy Johnny'. (show removed from archive, "Hippy Johnny" call released on Hippy Justice)
December 21, 2004		Maurice Kern and Hot Rockin' Ronny call in. Don, the pottery guy, brings by some pottery for Tom. While Tom dies just a little bit inside thinking about how the holidays suck and his life is falling apart, the callers show him no mercy.
December 28, 2004		We witness the death of Tom's soul as 2004 is ended with a sad whimper.

2005

Air date	Guest(s)	Description[1]
January 18, 2005	Andrew Earles (as Skag Winesack) Bill Goffrier	One of Tom's buddies mistakes him for another friend. Skag Winesack checks back in. Cleaning house in the '05. And Bill Goffrier from Big Dipper finally calls! (show removed from archive, "Darren from Work" call released on Hippy Justice)
January 25, 2005	Andrew Earles (as Ted from the Neo-Medical Thrillseeking Bookworm Club)	Tom helps a guy pick out music to seduce a lady. Philly Boy Roy talks about the Super Bowl. A call to Hova and Belinda. A round of Getting To Know You/Getting To Know Me is played.
February 1, 2005	Dana Snyder (as Master Shake)	Petey is in the studio for his birthday. Master Shake calls in as well as Petey From The Future. Smash or Trash with Petey's father is featured as well as the debut of the rock group Von Scharpling.
February 8, 2005		A guy from the band Old Skull calls in. Philly Boy Roy post-Super Bowl defeat. Petey's grandmother cries. And talk of the spectacular 'Puppy Bowl'. (show removed from archive, "Old Skull" call released on Hippy Justice)
March 1, 2005		Mike Sajak, brother of Pat Sajak calls in. The 2005 WFMU Marathon planning begins.
March 8, 2005		2005 WFMU marathon week one. OCDJ co-hosts.
March 15, 2005	Yo La Tengo	2005 WFMU marathon week two. The annual Yo La Tengo request-a-thon with Tom Scharpling and Gaylord Fields featured listeners calling in, pledging for a song, and then watching the band play their request. (Archive unavailable)
March 22, 2005		It's the post-marathon show. Mike Sajak melts down. Judge Tom's court is in session. Sathington checks in after a two-year absence.
March 29, 2005	Andrew Earles (as Jerry Page)	Tom gives voice to the disenfranchised. An actor playing Tom in Philly Boy Roy's movie calls. Someone from the band Crust checks in trying to start a 'Crust Space'.
April 5, 2005	Todd Barry Andrew Earles (as Jerry Page)	The son of the bassist from The Ventures calls in. The guy from Crust calls in again. Todd Barry pays tribute to the late, great Mitch Hedberg. The Friends of Tom Hall of Fame is open.
April 12, 2005	Tim Heidecker Eric Wareheim	Tim & Eric from Tom Goes To The Mayor check in and some people get unjustifiably mad. Listeners vote whether Officer Tom is Hall of Fame-worthy.
April 19, 2005		Bishop Pablo Fontana discusses the new pope. The Friends of Tom Hall of Fame continues to be discussed. The audience tells what is interesting to them. The Best Show presents a special tribute to Miles Davis.
April 26, 2005	Andrew Earles (as Ronnie Conner)	Tom deals with the fallout from last week's Miles Davis tribute. Hippy Johnny checks in. A feral cat hunter checks in. Philly Boy Roy's wife Rhoda checks in. Tom talks basketball playoffs.
May 3, 2005		Tom is back from Coachella. Callers talk of their delusions. The show gets handed over to the ladies.
May 10, 2005	Tim Heidecker Eric Wareheim Andrew Earles (as Jerry Page)	Tim & Eric stop by to discuss their new sitcom and movie of the week. The Crust guy calls in yet again. Tom GOMPs Baby Ed. Petey lays out a very special tribute to Bob Dylan.
May 17, 2005	Brett Davis (as MC Steinberg)	The listeners get five minutes of air time to host talk shows of their own choosing. Some of them are good, but most are bad, very bad.
May 24, 2005	John Conte Brett Davis (as MC Steinberg) Bradley Beesley Andrew Earles (as the Freedom Hawk/Eagle)	Bradley Beesley, director of the Flaming Lips documentary Fearless Freaks is on the show. The Freedom Hawk checks in.
June 7, 2005	Brett Davis (as MC Steinberg) Andrew Earles (as a man accusing Tom of buying beer for kids)	Tom gets accused of buying beer for young kids and comes to the shocking revelation that many of today's finest musicians are getting 'fogged'. The Friends of Tom Hall of Fame is discussed further.
June 14, 2005	Brett Davis (as MC Steinberg)	Tom talks about the movie Be Cool. Captain Jack enters The Friends of Tom Hall of Shame. Tom calls out new WFMU disc jockeys who refuse to call in and show him respect: A war is brewing.
June 21, 2005	Brett Davis (as MC Steinberg)	A round of Are You Sexy or What? is played. Steinberg breaks through.
June 28, 2005	Brett Davis (as MC Steinberg) Jon Glaser (as Mehmet Okur)	Tom starts to assemble The Top 100 Movie Quotes to counter the AFI's dopey quotes list. Calls include Philly Boy checks in. NBA star "Mehmet Okur" calls in to discuss his love of surfing.
July 5, 2005		The author of a book called Roadie Rage checks in. Who should carry the 2008 Olympic torch when it comes to New York City.
July 12, 2005	Andrew Earles (as a member of Run Westy Run)	The discussion includes Dinosaur Jr. and Flip Flop Chat. Philly Boy Roy calls in. A member of Run Westy Run checks in.
August 2, 2005		Tom returns from his hiatus and talks with the publisher of Pizza Aficionado Magazine. Jason from England is in studio with Megan and Therese.
August 9, 2005	Andrew Earles (as Kevin Purcey) Brett Davis (as MC Steinberg)	Tom grunts at the outset, but gets the show on track. Bryce mourns Jerry Garcia. Kevin returns. MC Steinberg breaks out a new song.
August 16, 2005	Andrew Earles (as Kevin) Brett Davis (as MC Steinberg)	Bryce places another sad call. Kevin returns with a vengeance. MC Steinberg and Tommert fight. Tom announces he's leaving WFMU for Satellite radio.
August 23, 2005	Andrew Earles (as Kevin)	Tom reminds people that this is the penultimate Best Show on WFMU. Hot Rockin' Ronny calls to ask for Tom's job. Kevin calls again. Callers discuss the good things that people have done.
August 30, 2005	Brett Davis (as MC Steinberg)	It's the end of the summer and the end of The Best Show Battle of The Bands. Von Scharpling crushes Fireball. MC Steinberg rips it up live in studio. Bryce places yet another sad call. Tom says goodbye to WFMU forever.
September 6, 2005		Tom crawls back to WFMU completely defeated. The Sirius deal is a now but a distant memory for him. His voice sends chills up the spine of many as he fights for the will to carry on.
September 20, 2005		Stevie Blue makes his Best Show debut. Bryce calls in to answer some Grateful Dead trivia for the fine listeners.
September 27, 2005		Tom gets deeper into the Stevie Blue story. People ask either/or question. Tom calls Belinda and leads a rally against people who say 'Bye Bye' before they hang up the phone.
October 4, 2005	Brett Davis (as MC Steinberg) Andrew Earles (as Skag Winesack)	Tom plays The Dark Side of the Moon in its entirety. Winners of the Friends of Tom Logo Contest are announced. Skag Winesack drops by.
October 11, 2005	Matt Walsh Brett Davis (as MC Steinberg)	Horse from 'Jock Squad' calls. Comedy legend Matt Walsh makes an appearance. Also featured are Smash or Trash with The Barbarellatones and new songs from both Petey and MC Steinberg. (show removed from archive, "Jock Squad" call released on The Art of the Slap)
October 18, 2005		Andy from Lake Newbridge calls in. After the show goes off the rails Tom declares that next week is no dudes allowed, ladies only. (show removed from archive, "Andy from Lake Newbridge" call released on The Art of the Slap)
October 25, 2005		No dudes allowed does not work out so well, but there's a call from the One on One News Team.
November 1, 2005	Brett Davis (as Petey 4.0)	Tom talks about The Madonna Inn. Halloween is discussed. Officer Tom and Purple Shirt get heated. Petey 4.0 makes his debut.
November 8, 2005	Brett Davis (as Petey 4.0)	The owner of Club Pizzazz checks in. Tom works on his public speaking skills. Philly Boy Roy is caught up in a weird alliance. Tom denies that Sammy Hagar was in Montrose.
November 22, 2005		Jerry Seinfeld is supposed to call in, but Tom talks to his publicist instead. No Smokin' Joe is responsible for a truly upsetting call. Officer Tom calls in. A round of Getting to Know You is played.
November 29, 2005	Brett Davis (as MC Steinberg)	Philly Boy Roy, Timmy Von Trimble, "Jimmy Crespo" from Aerosmith, and MC Steinberg all call in. Tom talks about the unfunniest funny people.
December 6, 2005	Brett Davis (as MC Steinberg)	Tom gets a call from a sad, sad man. The ugliest band in rock history is debated. Stevie Blue stops by the studio to sing, take calls, and teach.
December 13, 2005	Andrew Earles (as Skag Winesack)	Tom reads and incredibly douchey interview with Chris Klein. Callers include Philly Boy Roy and Skag Winesack. Petey and Tom sing a duet and the debut of I Love, I Hate.
December 20, 2005	Brett Davis (as MC Steinberg & Petey 4.0)	Tom makes fun of the transit strike. Tom tries to determine whether Petey is stoned. MC Steinberg comes in. Best/Worst Christmas memories are discussed and Jason and Megan visit.
December 27, 2005		Technical difficulties plague the show so badly that the whole thing almost goes into the toilet, but Tom pulls out of it with talk of celebrity fragrances and New Years.

2006

Air date	Guest(s)	Description[1]
January 3, 2006	Brett Davis (as Akiva Smirnoff) Andrew Earles (as Skag Winesack)	Marky Ramone takes offense to some Ramones talk. MC Steinberg issues a rap battle challenge to all comers. Relaxation Guru Gregor McWilliams tries to help Tom relax. Skag Winesack talks about the daughter he didn't know he had.
January 10, 2006	Ted Leo Brett Davis (as MC Steinberg)	The show features an Unfair Record Review of the Soupjam Stevens album. The first Factory Wrapped Douche of the week is announced. A round of I Love, I Hate is played. MC Steinberg rap battles John Junk. Ted Leo accepts a rap battle challenge.
January 17, 2006	Ted Leo Brett Davis (as MC Steinberg)	Tom talks about a sad Ebay auction. "Marky Ramone" calls in to plug his many endeavors. The Ted Leo-MC Steinberg rap battle takes place with celebrity judges.
January 24, 2006	Jim Gaffigan Brett Davis (as Akiva Smirnoff)	Tom chats with comedian Jim Gaffigan. Song contest entries are heard. Akiva Smirnoff makes a disturbing call. Calls include plenty of jibber jabber and another talk with "Marky Ramone".
January 31, 2006		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.
February 7, 2006	Andrew Earles (as Cliff Givens)	Tom takes a call from Super Bowl champ Troy Renfro. A referee from Puppy Bowl II calls in. Tom gets interviewed by a high school student. The war with Poster Children heats up.
February 14, 2006	Rick Valentin Rose Marshack Brett Davis (as Akiva Smirnoff)	Tom has technical difficulties. Tom fights with Poster Children.
February 21, 2006	Ted Leo Andrew Earles (as Skag Winesack)	Craig Cooper from Radio Hut checks in. The Build A Movie Game is birthed. More theme song submissions are heard. Spike gives another revealing call.
February 28, 2006		2006 WFMU marathon week one. Tom and co-host Evan 'Funk' Davies hear from Spike who heats things up. "Marky Ramone" tries to help. Tom makes sounds like an animal for pledges.
March 7, 2006	Yo La Tengo	2006 WFMU marathon week two. Yo La Tengo play live. (archive not available)
March 14, 2006	Brett Davis (as MC Steinberg)	The director of The Tool Belt Killer calls in to defend George Clooney. The CEO of Abercrombie & Fitch is discussed. MC Steinberg delivers an enlightening rap. (show removed from archive, "The Auteur" call released on The Art of the Slap)
March 28, 2006	Jeff Feuerzeig	We hear an interview with Jeff Feuerzeig, director of The Devil and Daniel Johnston. Philly Boy Roy calls to talk about The Sopranos. Tom rails against mutant bike culture, and some other fun things.
April 4, 2006	Ted Leo	Tom gets attacked by tall bikers. Am I The Only One On Earth..? is debuted. The King of Coatchecks calls in. Why Tom sounds like a sixty-five-year-old man is discussed.
April 11, 2006	Jeff Feuerzeig Andrew Smith Daniel Smith	The topic is 'What moment makes you sad'. Jeff Feuerzeig returns. The Danielson Familie get attacked by Philly Boy Roy. Bryce bemoans Jerry's toilet.
April 18, 2006	Brett Davis (as MC Steinberg) Andrew Earles (as an anonymous rock critic)	Tom interviews Keith Garfinkle, a man that cannot be described. More tall bikers threaten Tom. A rock critic licks his wounds on the air. MC Steinberg returns. (show removed from archive, "Postal Slap Fight" call released on The Art of the Slap)
April 25, 2006	Andrew Earles (as Skag Winesack) Julie Klausner (as Cindy Winesack-Goldfarb)	Tom checks in with 'the Miracle Man From Missouri'. Skag Winesack and his ex-wife stop by the studio live. The worst song in the history of mankind is discussed. (show removed from archive, "Tornado Todd" call released on The Art of the Slap)
May 2, 2006		Corey from Mother 13 returns to announce an outrageous event. Creeps from Ithaca are biting Tom's stylee. The winner of the theme song contest is announced. (show removed from archive, "Mother 13...The First Rock Band on Mt. Everest! (Part I)" call released on The Art of the Slap)
May 9, 2006	Ted Leo Andrew Smith Brett Davis (as MC Steinberg)	Corey Harris calls to recount his Mount Everest concert. Ted Leo calls to recount his Coachella concert. Freddy from Danielson calls to promote his upcoming concert. (show removed from archive, "Mother 13...The First Rock Band on Mt. Everest! (Part II)" call released on The Art of the Slap)
May 16, 2006		The Build A Movie Game is played. High school experiences are rated. Tall bike adventures continue. Tom takes a stand.
May 23, 2006	Matt Walsh	Darren from work checks in to discuss the corporate battle of the bands. Matt Walsh, star of Comedy Central's Dog Bites Man, calls from an airplane. The band Wet Rat makes its presence known.
May 30, 2006	Matt Walsh Zach Galifianakis	Comedy master Zach Galifianakis calls in. Philly Boy Roy talks about Memorial Day. An argument is had about CNN crawls. Callers speak of their lowest moments. The late actor "Gleason Jones" is paid tribute to.
June 6, 2006	Henry Owings Andrew Earles (questions for Henry Owings)	Tom gets a call from a bitter old friend. Henry Owings from Chunklet is interviewed. Bryce calls in. War is declared on 80-year-old DJs.
June 13, 2006		The show starts with Tom's life falling apart, but calls from Bryce, Philly Boy Roy, Spike and others turn it around.
June 20, 2006		Zachary Brimstead returns. The topic is 'Shoot Me In The Head If...'. The bad guys win.
June 27, 2006	Andrew Earles (as Chad Shackleford) Ted Leo	Tom is going away to 'recharge his batteries' after this show...maybe for a week...maybe more. (show not archived)
July 11, 2006	Ted Leo	Philly Boy Roy talks about his psychic son, Roy Jr. A very troubled judge talks to Tom. Ted Leo checks in. Topics include Superman, Tourgasm, hippies and The Mamas And The Papas. (show removed from archive, "Philly Boy Roy" call released on The Art of the Slap)
July 25, 2006		Philly Boy Roy mourns a hero. Tom goes to Canada. Clerks II is completely mauled.
August 8, 2006		Gene Simmons calls in. Good/not So Good and Lighthouse Confessions are debuted. The second trial of Petey takes place.
August 15, 2006		Tom gets a call from the head of Anything, Inc. Lighthouse Confessions returns. The Real Or Fake Elvis Presley Movie Character Name game is played. Tom's 1500th MySpace member is discussed.
August 22, 2006		Tom receives a call from someone in his past. Bryce checks in. Philly Boy Roy is pumped for Invincible. We hear more Lighthouse Confessions and Tom wants to know who the worst band on MySpace is.
August 29, 2006	Brett Davis (as MC Steinberg)	Philly Boy Roy reviews Invincible. Callers put together their slap lists. Who would play whom in The Best Show Movie is discussed. Smash or Trash returns.
September 5, 2006	Brett Davis (as MC Steinberg)	August and Spike call in. Autographs are talked about. Open phones.
September 12, 2006	Andrew Earles (as Skag Winesack) Sam Seder	A riveting talk with Sam Seder the day before Air America went bankrupt. Bryce checks in. A man with a Bill Murray grudge calls in.
September 19, 2006	Ted Leo	Tom gets a call from his new neighbor. August pulls the hat trick. Superheroes in sports are talked about. Callers are particularly crazy.
September 26, 2006	Ted Leo Andrew Earles (as Dennis Lindsey)	Bryce is scared. Zeph is angry. Ted Leo needs lyrics. Dennis wants Halloween candy for his kids. August is August. Tommy needs you to listen.
October 3, 2006	Andrew Earles (as Dennis Lindsey) Patrick Stickles	Callers and topics include Bryce, Reagan, PC Richard, Sam's town, Atlantic City, Tom's scary neighbor, Jim Cramer and the children of Ritalin.
October 10, 2006	Danielson Family	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.
October 17, 2006	Brett Davis (as MC Steinberg)	A sick Tom contemplates the death of CBGBs and Tower Records. Tom fixes your Netflix queue. Trump magazine is discussed. Pudge calls in. Features include Smash or Trash with Indieblockedappella.
October 24, 2006	Andrew Earles (as Dennis Lindsey)	A television 'star', Pudge, and Dennis all call up. Discussion topics include handguns, Jim Cramer and Beck.
October 31, 2006	Andrew Earles (as Dennis Lindsey)	The Halloween Unspectacular Spectacular includes a round of Pay Me and Dennis yelling at Tom about dropping the trick or treat ball.
November 7, 2006		Discussion topics include the election, Stubhub, Borat. Bryce calls in.
November 21, 2006		The horrors of comedy are discussed. Spike gets in the Thanksgiving spirit, Tom works on his one-man show. The Build A Movie Game is played
November 28, 2006		Pudge talks about what he's reading. A local man with some money issues calls in. Happy Feet is discussed. Some of the worst callers in the history of radio make it on the air.
December 5, 2006	Ted Leo	Tom poses the question, "How do you want it, morning zoo pace or Best Show pace?" Philly Boy Roy is waiting. The topic is 'Best Of The Worst/Worst Of The Best'. Pete calls in.
December 12, 2006		The topic is 'What Would You Do With The Fiftieth Use Of Your Time Machine?'. Pete enters the fray. An angry message board poster calls. Bryce checks in.
December 19, 2006	Brett Davis (as MC Steinberg)	Philly Boy Roy gets ready for Rocky Balboa. The topic is 'First Show/Worst Show'. An American and a Briton are in the studio. More of the worst callers in the history of the show call in.

2007

Air date	Guest(s)	Description[1]
January 2, 2007	Paul F. Tompkins	The Best Show is back with Paul F. Tompkins and Philly Boy Roy: PFT versus PBR. New Year's resolutions are discussed. A man looking to create an icon calls in.
January 9, 2007	Henry Owings	Philly Boy Roy has the upper hand. A young man with a taste for the limelight calls in. Names and top CDs are discussed.
January 16, 2007		A local hero calls in. The topic is 'Dial It Down A Notch.'
January 23, 2007		Feuds are discussed. The topic is 'I Want My Money Back'. Petey squares off against August.
January 30, 2007	Ted Leo	The topic is 'I Don't Get It'. We hear Philly Boy Roy's charity proposal. The Barnes & Noble men's room is discussed.
February 6, 2007	Tim Heidecker Eric Wareheim Henry Owings	The Super Bowl is discussed. Tim and Eric return. Tom's trivia-obsessed co-worker calls in. Jason needs a job.
February 13, 2007	Henry Owings Zach Galifianakis Paul F. Tompkins	Zach Galifianakis swings by the studio. A blogger calls in. The topic is 'Give Me That Time Back'.
February 20, 2007		The topics are 'Bill Of Rights For Life' and 'What Is The Meanest Thing Anyone Ever Said To You?' Spike calls in. Tom just talks and talks and talks.
February 27, 2007	Paul F. Tompkins Jake Fogelnest	The topic is 'The Worst Bands In Rock And Roll Heaven'. The Oscars are discussed and the pre-marathon hype parade begins.
March 7, 2007	Ted Leo	2007 WFMU marathon week one. Dan Mackta co-hosts.
March 13, 2007	Laura Cantrell Ted Leo	2007 WFMU marathon week two. Tom and co-host Laura Cantrell welcome Ted Leo to play songs live in the studio.
March 20, 2007		Tom gets a kidney stone live on the air, plays Miles Davis while suffering for a stretch and grinds it out in a heroic effort.
April 17, 2007		Tom returns. Philly Boy Roy is becoming a mogul.
April 24, 2007	Zach Galifianakis (as Seth Galifianakis) Paul F. Tompkins (as Saul Tompkins) Henry Owings (as "Boner")	Seth Galifianakis makes his radio debut. A new chapter in the life of Bryce starts. Tom gets jury duty.
May 1, 2007	Ted Leo	Bishop Pablo Fontana returns with his goals for the pope. Topics include 'What Is The Best Thing You've Ever Overheard?' and 'I Wish I Didn't Know That'. Ted Leo checks in.
May 8, 2007	Ted Leo Paul F. Tompkins	The theme is 'Why Am I Doing This Again?' Philly Boy Roy is running things. Paul F. Tompkins calls in.
May 15, 2007		A call from Tom's brother Dom is received. The topic is 'Were The Good Old Days Better Than Now?'
May 22, 2007	Ted Leo	An author calls in to talk about his book. A power pop enthusiast calls in to talk about his festival. Oh God, What Have I Done debuts. The topic is 'Things That Make Me Feel Dumb'.
May 29, 2007		Ken Rogers gives it another try. Tom has a GEICO Cavemen chat with an ABC executive. The worst sayings are discussed. A last second call is made by an all-time favorite.
June 2, 2007	Ted Leo	This is a last minute miniature Best Show due to a scheduling mishap. Features a call from a Police fan and Ted Leo from Europe.
June 5, 2007	Ben Gibbard	The Gorch finally reaches the WFMU studios to murder Tom. Philly Boy Roy stops by and takes control of the station, interviewing Ben Gibbard in the process. Ken Rogers is interviewed again.
June 12, 2007	Paul F. Tompkins	Funnyman Paul F. Tompkins joins the program as he kicks off his week of triumph. A reporter calls to ask Tom about the Sopranos finale. Mr. Brooks is discussed.
June 19, 2007	Paul F. Tompkins	The topic is 'Who Are The Five People You Would Want To Have Dinner With The Least?' Some exciting news about Power Pop Pop Pop is revealed.
July 3, 2007		Tom talks of his exciting trip to Los Angeles. Philly Boy Roy talks of Wawa Records, Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip and Paul Simon are discussed.
July 10, 2007	Jesse Thorn Patton Oswalt Ted Leo	Patton Oswalt is live in studio. An appearance from Philly Boy Roy. Jamie Lee Curtis nonsense is discussed.
July 17, 2007	Ted Leo	A call from the leader of the Newbridge hardcore scene. Topics include 'So Help Me I Like It' and 'Who Would You Not Want In The Foxhole'.
July 24, 2007	Henry Owings	Tom gets a call from a guy desperate to rant. Topics include 'When Your Mind Says One Thing And Your Body Says Another' and 'Will This Be The First L Of 2007?'.
July 31, 2007		Philly Boy Roy is sad. A topic that brought out the scary in everyone is featured. Oliver North goes to Great Adventure.
August 14, 2007		Philly Boy Roy checks in from Amish country. The Thirty Second Rule is enacted. The topic is 'What Would You Do If Tom Called It A Day' and somehow it all leads back to Kevin Smith.
August 21, 2007	Gary Waleik Ted Leo	Philly Boy Roy might have murdered someone. Gary Waleik from Big Dipper calls in with exciting news. Tom's tells of adventures in Pittsburgh. Bob Saget is discussed. A round of Take It, Leave It is played.
August 28, 2007		Darren from Consolidated Cardboard talks about Tom's family. The topic is 'I Can Do That.'. Tom deals with a young person coping with 'rich people problems'.
September 4, 2007	Paul F. Tompkins	Best Show Law returns. Paul F. Tompkins calls in. Redeeming Rainbow is talked about. The Hate Pit and its inhabitants are further discussed.
September 11, 2007	Henry Owings Ted Leo Michael K	Joe Torre and his Bigelow Tea commercials are bashed. Callers include Clark, Horse, and Ted Leo. The notion of poetic justice is focused upon.
September 18, 2007	Julie Klausner	The insanity of the Emmys is discussed. Anthony Kiedis can't sing. The topic is 'I Know It Doesn't Make Sense.' Tom's discusses his trip to the Whitney Museum's Summer Of Love exhibit and The King of Kong.
September 25, 2007	Paul F. Tompkins	The Best Show On WFMU's 100 Top Movie Quotes is revisited.
October 9, 2007		Tank hypes Deltoid Airlines. Joe Torre is bashed further. Tom talks of his trip to Los Angeles and the adventures of flying.
October 16, 2007	Patton Oswalt	Callers include Timmy Von Trimble, Patton Oswalt, and author Ken Rogers. The topic is 'Embarrassing Moments'.
October 23, 2007	Paul F. Tompkins	Tom goes to Ikea. Bryce checks in. Podcasts are mocked.
November 6, 2007	Fred Armisen Petra Haden	Comic genius Fred Armisen is live in the studio, both as himself and as Jens Hanneman, star of the new DVD Complicated Drumming Technique.
November 13, 2007	Ted Leo	Gene Simmons calls. Dutch is born. James takes over. Tom talks about his book problem.
November 20, 2007	Ted Leo	Ronald Thomas Clontle returns ten years after his first appearance on WFMU. A round of Can We Stop? is played. 'The Ultimate Playlist' is discussed.
November 27, 2007		Glen Danzig calls to join the mayubinatorial race. Tom tries to figure out what book to write. The topic is 'Who Goes In Your Hate Pit'. New Jersey wins again.
December 4, 2007		Tom gives his review of I'm Not There. The sound effects machine provides thrills and chills. 'The United States Of Dutch' is plotted. Tom weighs in on Stephen King weighing in on 'what's cool'.
December 11, 2007		Topics include 'What Haunts You?' and 'How Many Days Could You Survive In Jail?'. The Build A Movie Game is played. The Starbucks 'really?' woman, Rachel Ray's Dunkin Donuts commercials, and the Mickey Dolenz pinkie shake are discussed.
December 18, 2007		The topic is 'Christmas Triumph And Christmas Tragedy' among other holiday talk and "God forbid" someone doesn't love The Wire.
December 25, 2007	Ted Leo Paul F. Tompkins	Tom is sick, but still does a live show on Christmas Day. Ted, Jodi, Therese and Jillian all stop by to celebrate. The topic is 'What Did You Get For Christmas?'.

2008

Air date	Guest(s)	Description[1]
January 8, 2008	Patton Oswalt	Philly Boy Roy comes out of hibernation. The topic is 'Who Would You Kick Off The Planet Via Space Shuttle Launch To Make 2008 A Better Year?'. Julie From Cincinnati makes her debut.
January 15, 2008	Julie Klausner	Television executive Matthew Tompkins engineers a season without writers. A round of 'Getting To Know You Is' played. Julie Klausner gives her take on Young Frankenstein. Burger King's shocking 'Whopper Freakout' campaign is discussed.
January 22, 2008	Paul F. Tompkins	Tom interviews author Ken Rogers. Paul F. Tompkins does his thing. Kurt Gaistburn is running for mayor of Newbridge. The topic is 'I'm Stupid'.
January 29, 2008		The topic is 'Which Movies Would Make A Great Video Game'. Some Friends of Tom fan fiction is showcased. A new slogan is discussed.
February 5, 2008	Paul F. Tompkins Patton Oswalt (as Dylan Milford) Ted Leo Jesse Thorn	The first annual The Best Show On WFMU Best Show On WFMU Awards. The show features Paul F. Tompkins, Spike super-fan Dylan Milford, the best GOMP and the most violent threat to Tom.
February 12, 2008	Jesse Thorn	The topic of the show is 'The Best Advice And The Worst Advice You've Ever Gotten'. A fan of both Mike Huckabee and bass guitars calls in. Tom's exciting trip to Atlantic City is documented in exacting detail.
February 19, 2008		Marky Ramone announces his candidacy and his safe sex kit. The Jerky Boys, Roger Clemens and the kid from Brooklyn are discussed.
February 26, 2008		2008 WFMU marathon week one.
March 4, 2008	Ted Leo Ben Gibbard Patton Oswalt	2008 WFMU marathon week two. Special guests include Ted Leo, Ben Gibbard and Patton Oswalt.
March 11, 2008		Post marathon madness ensues. Philly Boy Roy calls in. The topic is 'It's Ovah'. The Oscars are condemned. Music blogger Linus checks in to hype some of his favorite bands.
March 18, 2008	Nate Hartley Michael K Todd Barry	Comedian Todd Barry is live in the studio. Marky Ramone calls in.
March 25, 2008	Michael K Henry Owings	A bunch of different 'funny' things are discussed. A probing discussion arises from the topic, 'I Love Ya, But -'. Then Tom gets James-ed. Coffin Talk debuts.
April 1, 2008		Sleepy Jeff talks about Mark and Mindy and healthy sleep patterns. Jeep Cherokee Wilson calls in. Tom has the weight of the world on his shoulders.
April 8, 2008		Tom breaks down his sad visit to the Beatlefest and his defeated quest for bootlegs. Bryce calls in to talk bootlegs. Pudge throws his hat into the ring. The topic is 'Losing Your Cool'.
April 15, 2008		Bishop Pablo Fontana checks in. Hot streaks and cold streaks as discussed. The winners of The Best Show Art Contest are announced. Jerks that appear on Gameplay HD are analyzed.
April 22, 2008	Paul F. Tompkins	Funny man Paul F. Tompkins and Philly Boy Roy are live in the studio. Author Ken Rogers is interviewed. 'That's Not Right' makes its debut.
May 6, 2008	Ted Leo	Zachary Brimstead, Esq. is live in the studio. Tom discusses his trip to Boston to see Big Dipper reunite. Creepopedia is launched.
May 13, 2008	Ted Leo	The new regime is instituted. A liar of a man named Bill calls. The topic is 'Bad Kids/Bad Parents'.
May 20, 2008		Gene Simmons calls in. Speed Racer is discussed. The topic is 'How Did This Happen?'. Paul from Tom's volleyball league calls to talk about his romantic troubles. Tom won't stand for bullies and needs this so much less than you.
May 27, 2008	Michael K James McNew	The new Indiana Jones adventure, the Brooklyn Kickball League, and Tom's plan to leave America for Toronto are all discussed. The topic is 'Who Would And Wouldn't You Trade Places With?'.
June 3, 2008	Ted Leo and the Pharmacists	Ted Leo And The Pharmacists write a song with The Best Show listeners and ninety minutes later The World Is In The Turlet is born. Real life soundtracks are discussed. A jerk in Markham, Illinois gives Tom flack.
June 17, 2008		The order of everything is determined. Paul F. Tompkins. Tom is nearly murdered at a Death Cab For Cutie rock concert. Spike plots his summer vacation.
June 24, 2008	Brett Davis (as MC Steinberg) Paul F. Tompkins	Tor Halversom calls. Little Mike Halversom calls, George Carlin is dead. Bryce drops out. Horse drops out. Paul F. Tompkins calls in. The topic is 'You're Lying'.
July 1, 2008	Michael K	Darren discusses his new band and drops out. A list of 'Most Talented To Least Talented' is compiled. Spike Force is introduced.
July 22, 2008	Paul F. Tompkins	BJ Bryson wants to know if you're biting or chewing. Tom's talks about his trip to Los Angeles. Danzig and Tank drop out of the race. Mamma Mia! is discussed.
July 29, 2008	Jason Woliner Paul Scheer	Tom's shrink Dr. Fred Meyers calls the program. Celebrity iTunes playlists are discussd. Tom's dreams of writing a book are dying as fast as jazz once died.
August 5, 2008	Ted Leo	Philly Boy Roy applies for a job. Topics include 'What Book Should Tom Write?' and 'The Little Things'. The Palisades Mall is discussed.
August 12, 2008	Jeff Weigand	Tom introduces his protégé 'The H-Man' to his audience. Hear the future now. Dr. Fred Meyers calls in. The Family Guy art exhibit is discussed.
August 19, 2008		A landmark is achieved on The Best Show with the entire Newbridge Mayubinatorial debate featuring fourteen candidates.
September 2, 2008		Tom and the listeners compile the 'Fab Five Of Jerks'. Tom cannot get a 33 1/3 book. Spike and Julie from Cincinnati call in.
September 9, 2008		Gene Simmons calls in. Tom bemoans his iTunes rating. Kid Rock is bashed. The topic is 'Does The World Need This?'. Philly Boy Roy discusses his relationship with Sarah Palin.
September 16, 2008		Tom documents his trip to Yankee Stadium. The topic is 'Yay, Nay Or Eh'. Brian Wilson is insane. Facebook updates from the H-man are read.
September 23, 2008		Chris Langstrom from the Wednesday Rockets calls in. Brad from Newbridge mourns the passing of the Foo Fighters. The Spike/Julie summit commences.
September 30, 2008	Henry Owings	Pete Seeger triggers a discussion of 'Good For You'. Discussion include stalk of the world domination scheme: phase one, religious vs. American carol, and the 'Ghost Story' curse.
October 7, 2008		Todd Palin calls in. Tom talks of his adventures on a Ferris Wheel.
October 14, 2008		Philly Boy Roy talks of the Phillies. We hear more H-man updates. Ringo Starr is unhinged. Tom's tells the tale of his very moving adventure with Papa Roach.
October 21, 2008	Paul F. Tompkins	Paul F. Tompkins, host of Best Week Ever With Paul F. Tompkins is live in studio. "Joe The Plumber" calls in. The topic is 'Feeling Sorry For Things You Shouldn't Feel Sorry For'.
November 4, 2008	Michael K Paul F. Tompkins	The winner of the 2008 Newbridge Mayubinatorial Election is announced. The winner of the 2008 American Presidential Election is announced also.
November 11, 2008		The Presidential Election is discussed. "Joe The Plumber" makes a post-election call. Zack and Miri Make a Porno is reviewed. The topic is 'Not In This Lifetime'.
November 18, 2008		Tom gets a call from Hammerhead. The Hate Pit gets restructured. The topic is 'You Are Selling But I Ain't Buying'.
November 25, 2008	John Hodgman	The one and only author/actor/pitchman John Hodgman makes an in-studio appearance. A guy named Bill calls in. And Tom talks about his adventure with the movie Synecdoche, New York.
December 2, 2008		The topic is 'Oh Family'. There's some discussion of Quantum of Solace. Tom recounts his adventures in ticket scalping. Perhaps the best story in the history of the program is told.
December 9, 2008	Zach Galifianakis	Funny man Zach Galifianakis stops by the studio to deliver some of his greatness. He talks, takes calls and makes everybody laugh. Match Wits With Mike is debuted.
December 16, 2008	Andy Daly Boss Hog	The amazing funny man Andy Daly checks in. The show features a mini-set from Boss Hog. The topic is 'Who Is The Dumbest Member Of Crosby Stills Nash & Young?'.
December 23, 2008		Philly Boy Roy makes a Christmas call. The topic is 'What Am I, A Kid Again?'. A bunch of bizarre callers make it on the air.
December 30, 2008	Patton Oswalt (as Travis Edgkin)	A brave survivor of an plane crash tells his story. The highs and the lows of 2008 are discussed. A very edgy man calls in. The topic 'Who Is The Dumbest Member Of Crosby Stills Nash & Young?' returns. Tom experiences one of the greatest moments in Best Show history.

2009

Air date	Guest(s)	Description[1]
January 6, 2009		Psychic Kelvin Juniper stops by with some 2009 predictions and brings a few very special guests along. The topic is 'What Should Be Left In 2008 And What Should Be Brought Into 2009'. The Fredericks Sound Board is heard. The Mike Show makes its debut.
January 13, 2009	Paul F. Tompkins	A very irate hot dog vendor calls in. Paul F. Tompkins makes an in-studio appearance. The topic is 'I Am Sorry And I Would Like To Apologize'.
January 20, 2009	Jon Solomon	Callers include Sean and Mitch from Newbridge. The topic is 'You're Not Fooling Anyone'. The Police and Elvis Costello face the music.
January 27, 2009	Matt Fraction	Bernie Taupin makes a call that is not to be missed. The Mike Show returns. Mike Francesa takes on Snack Mountain.
February 3, 2009	Matt Fraction	Springsteen at the Super Bowl is discussed. Tom slips on the ice twice. Joe Torre is a rat. The topic is 'The Greatest Day Of My Life'.
February 10, 2009	Jon Glaser	Jon Glaser, star of Delocated makes an in-studio appearance. Pilot hero "Chesley 'Sully' Sullenberger" makes a very exciting and troubling call. Comic Con is discussed.
February 17, 2009	Paul F. Tompkins Matt Fraction Nate Hartley Ted Leo	The Best Show On WFMU Best Show Awards Show features categories like 'Best Caller', 'Most Delusional' and 'Best Guest'. The 'shop for a coffin' guy calls in.
February 24, 2009	Patton Oswalt Robert Popper Jason Woliner Tim Heidecker Julie Klausner Todd Barry	Patton Oswalt is in the studio. Robert Popper from Look Around You and The Timewaster Letters is on the phone. Darren from work calls in. Jason Woliner hangs in the background. Tim Heidecker, Julie Klausner and Todd Barry make cameo appearance.
March 3, 2009		2009 WFMU marathon week one. Philly Boy Roy makes an in-studio appearance.
March 10, 2009	Ted Leo Aimee Mann Paul F. Tompkins John Hodgman Patton Oswalt (as The Famous Flamer)	2009 WFMU marathon week two. Special guests include Ted Leo, Aimee Mann, Paul F. Tompkins, John Hodgman, Philly Boy Roy, the Famous Flamer, and Therese.
March 17, 2009	Paul F. Tompkins Matt Fraction	A post-marathon show filled with exhaustion and gratitude. Callers include Spike, Dave From Knoxville and Fredericks.
March 24, 2009		Tom's very unhealthy cousin calls in. The topic is "I Love You Friend, But You're Wrong On This One". Fredericks logs a world class call. A Nicolas Cage movie is filmed at WFMU during the show.
March 31, 2009	Matt Fraction	Tom gets a call from a Fellow Newbridge Green Raiders supporter. Watchmen is discussed at length. There's a correction in the Rush market.
April 14, 2009		An irate Boxmasters fan calls in. The topic is 'The Greatest And Worst (non-historical) Moments Of The Twentieth Century Part 1'. Kids Radio is debuted.
April 21, 2009	Paul F. Tompkins John Hodgman	Special guest Paul F. Tompkins is in the studio. Tom calls John Hodgman. The captain of the hijacked boat calls in.
April 28, 2009	Martin Short	Martin Short calls in and talks about Tom's favorite film Clifford and more. Tom hears from a basketball legend. We hear another installment of The Mike Show. Bryce calls in. Spike makes the ultimate turf out.
May 5, 2009	Todd Barry Kevin Smith	An in-studio appearance by Todd Barry and receives a call from a frustrated comedian. The Mike Show has special guest Kevin Smith.
May 12, 2009	Aimee Mann Patton Oswalt Zach Galifianakis	Aimee Mann and Patton Oswalt are live in the studio. Del The Pizza Guy pays a visit. Match Wits With Mike is played. Zach Galifianakis calls in. Callers include Spike and Larry The Perv, unhinged.
May 26, 2009	Matt Fraction	Tom pays tribute to the greatest friend he's ever had, the one and only Dogmo.
June 2, 2009	Paul F. Tompkins John Hodgman	A special 6-hour Best Show. Paul F. Tompkins and John Hodgman are live in studio. A Newbridge superstar jock calls in. Debut of The Julie Show. James is live in studio. The Mike Show returns.
June 9, 2009		Tom's godfather calls in. Larry The Perv attempts to debut his play. Spike announces he's writing a book. The topic is 'It's Time To Stop'.
June 16, 2009		The Brushman calls in. Dumb vanity license plates are discussed. The Neil Young box gets Tom mad. It's strike two for Larry The Perv and his play.
June 23, 2009	Ted Leo	Ted Leo is live in the studio. The Brushman stops by the studio to do battle with Tom. It's strike three for Larry The Perv and his play. A true battle of wits is had with a caller trying to beat Tom at his own mind game.
June 30, 2009		A man looking to spread his talent across the land calls in. The topic 'Going South' brings out some great stories.
July 7, 2009		Tom talks of a fake Guy Fieri. "Todd Palin" calls in. The topic is 'What Have I Been Missing?' Some clown tries to psyche Tom out but fails miserably.
July 21, 2009	Paul F. Tompkins	Paul F. Tompkins makes an in-studio visit. Darren from work makes a great call. The Gathering of the Juggalos is discussed.
July 28, 2009	The Mighty Boosh Aimee Mann	The Mighty Boosh call in to talk about things. Aimee Mann swings by the studio to talk and debut her advice segment Ask Aimee. A disgruntled juggalo calls in. The Mike Show is back.
August 4, 2009		Darren from work is in Los Angeles. Tom talks of Gwyneth Paltrow and Goop. Scumm Force is debuted. A short installment of The Mike Show is heard.
August 11, 2009	John Mulaney Paul F. Tompkins Ted Leo Jen Kirkman John Hodgman	John Mulaney, Paul F. Tompkins and Ted Leo are in the studio. Newbridge baseball legend Gus Brennan calls in. Jen Kirkman and John Hodgman call in.
August 18, 2009	Patton Oswalt Matt Fraction	Patton Oswalt gets Metsmerized! live in the studio. A caller has a cursed family. Matt Fraction gets interviewed by the Tombstone Kid. Larry Da Perv requests a radio date with Laurie From Miami.
September 8, 2009	Ted Leo John Hodgman Sanjaya Malakar Lisa Jane Persky	Ted Leo, John Hodgman, Lisa Jane Persky, and Karl the repairman are in studio. Tom conducts a special interview with Sanjaya. There is talk ofInglourious Basterds. Next week's Best Show Meetup Show is discussed.
September 15, 2009		Spike mourns the passing of the Guiding Light., The H-man goes on trial. Wally Wackiman makes his debut. A fantasy football fan talks about his team. Larry Da Perv and Laurie from Miami go on a radio date.
September 22, 2009	Paul F. Tompkins Jen Kirkman	Tom's uncle wants to jam with Santana. The topic is 'You Went Too Far, Now You Are The One Who Is Wrong'. Jen Kirkman and Paul F. Tompkins call in. Shohreh Aghdashloo's breathing issues are discussed.
September 29, 2009	Jackson Publick James Urbaniak	Jackson Publick and James Urbaniak from The Venture Brothers are live in studio. Tom's car broke down. Spike discusses why he keeps weirdos exposed at work instead of at home.
October 6, 2009	Nardwuar	Tom talks of Brad Benson and his horrible commercials. David the intern stops in. The one and only Nardwuar calls in. AP Mike takes 'The Bayonne Challenge'.
October 27, 2009		Tom returns from Lipstick City with tales of Jimmy Webb, panic attacks and celebrity sightings. Philly Boy Roy issues a World Series challenge and reminds Mike that it is harder than it looks.
November 3, 2009	John Hodgman Paul F. Tompknins David Rees	John Hodgman, Paul F. Tompkins, and David Rees are in the studio. Philly Boy Roy calls in. There is talk of rage. Tom does his 'fontasy' basketball draft from a Kinko's on the Sunset Strip. There is a discussion of how fat Chris Christie is.
November 10, 2009	Andrew W.K. Sam Seder	Andrew W.K. Is live in the studio. Philly Boy Roy loses everything. Sam Seder calls in. Spike admits something for the sake of this conversation that rocks the world.
November 17, 2009		2009 emergency WFMU marathon show. Terre T is in studio. Zachary Brimstead, Esq. calls in. WFMU history is heard in the making.
November 24, 2009		A special 6-hour Best Show. A call from a man who is trapped by his own existence. Bryce requests Zappa. Fredericks Den is heard. Andrew Sandoval is interviewed. The Mike Show is back. Bad business names are discussed.
December 1, 2009	Aimee Mann Todd Barry	Aimee Mann and Todd Barry are in the studio. Aimee sings songs and Todd is funny. The Kraftwerk song USB Port is discussed. 80s Rick calls in.
December 8, 2009	Paul F. Tompkins	Tom’s protégé Wally Wackiman is in studio and he's a puppet. The H-man, Paul F. Tompkins, and a guy in England with a horrible iPhone call in. There's razor talk. The topic is 'Time To Cut The Fat'.
December 15, 2009		Peanut Butter Pete introduces the show. There's a serious discussion of child on child violence. Tommy Heinsohn and his points are condemned. Tom searches for flip flops in Boston.
December 22, 2009		Sean and Shane stop by the studio. Tom talks of last-minute Christmas gifts and hears holiday wishes from all your favorites, including the Denver Nuggets and Chicago Bulls.
December 29, 2009	Paul F. Tompkins Eric Wareheim Jen Kirkman	It's the last Best Show of the decade. Celebrity chef Victor Freeman stops by to cook in the studio. The heroes and villains of 2009 are discussed. Paul F. Tompkins, Eric Wareheim and Jen Kirkman call in.

2010

Air date	Guest(s)	Description[1]
January 5, 2010	Patton Oswalt	It is the first Best Show of the decade. Comedian Patton Oswalt checks in. Wally Wackiman is a cyclops. A food delivery guy talks about his website. Gallagher’s meltdowns are discussed. Tom wishes the happiest of New Years to you and yours.
January 12, 2010		An aspiring horror filmmaker stops by to discuss his star-studded project. Tom asks if he should go see Avatar or Sherlock Holmes. Tom gives his thoughts on Conan versus Leno. Tom tries to earn Ted Leo a Shorty Award.
January 19, 2010	Aziz Ansari Jon Auer	The battle of the protégés rages as Wally Wackiman faces off against the H-man. Wally melts down and the H-man interviews Aziz Ansari. Jon Auer from The Posies and Big Star is live in studio.
January 26, 2010	Julie Klausner	Author and funny person Julie Klausner is live in studio. Bryce checks in from the hospital. The topic is ‘Just Desserts’. Discussion includes talk of Avatar and overweight Nazis. Tom is cranky and Mike takes the show to Mike places.
February 2, 2010	Matt Fraction	Matt Fraction is in studio. Tom tells the details of his action-packed trip to and from Atlanta. The topic is 'I Tried It And I Still Don't Get It'.
February 9, 2010	Patton Oswalt Zach Galifianakis Paul F. Tompkins John Hodgman Ted Leo	A special 6-hour Best Show. It's Tom's birthday extravaganza with Patton Oswalt, Zach Galifianakis, Paul F. Tompkins, John Hodgman, and Tom's daddy. Ted Leo debuts a song written for Tom.
February 23, 2010	Tim Heidecker Eric Wareheim Matt Walsh	Tom talks with Tim and Eric about their new show. He also talks to comic Matt Walsh. After subsequently banning Matt for his toilet mouth, Tom sinks into a bad, bad mood.
March 2, 2010		2010 WFMU marathon week one. Tom and co-host Hatch welcome Ted Leo back to help raise the money. Bryce and a dude from the Shout! Network are in the studio.
March 9, 2010	Patton Oswalt John Hodgman	2010 WFMU marathon week two. Tom and co-host Therese welcome Patton Oswalt and John Hodgman to the show. Comedy, a nerd battle, laughs, fundraising, and triumph ensue.
March 16, 2010	Paul F. Tompkins	Tom apologizes to Vampire Weekend. Tom's cousin Willy calls in to discuss the joys of seeing a newborn. Paul F. Tompkins calls in and discusses John McCain's eating habits and the Rocky statue are discussed.
March 23, 2010		Tom is visited by the dejected owner of a pizzeria. The topics are 'Best And Worst Celebrity Endorsements' and 'What Celebrities Are Currently In Jail?'.
March 30, 2010		A Beatles super fan stops by the studio to school Tom. The Anvil movie bums Tom out. Spike is unmasked. Tom tries to sleep through Kevin Smith's new movie.
April 13, 2010		Tom takes the train from Los Angeles to New Jersey and he has some stories to tell. Beatles are discussed with a young child.
April 20, 2010		An old Garrison Keillor fan calls up to give Tom the business. Tom has more Beatles talk with superstar rising Milo. The topic is 'The Fix Is In'.
May 4, 2010	Dave Willis Dana Snyder Michael Kupperman	Superstars Dave Willis and Dana Snyder from Aqua Teen Hunger Force call in. Comic book genius Michael Kupperman is in the studio. Buck Owens gets translated. The topic is 'An Exercise In Futility'.
May 11, 2010	Zach Galifianakis	Tom is joined in studio by famous funny man Zach Galifianakis. A fellow disc jockey named DJ Shane stops by to bother Tom and Zach. Discussions include greedy census workers and a man whose arm got bitten off.
May 18, 2010		Tom's former bandmate and current co-worker Darren Ploppleton stops by. The topic is 'How Much Would You Pay Me'. Tom auditions for cartoon voiceover gigs.
May 25, 2010	Paul F. Tompkins	It's the third (semi) annual The Best Show On WFMU Best Show On WFMU Awards including categories of Best Caller, Saddest Caller, Best Threat and more. Legendary comedian Paul F. Tompkins calls in.
June 1, 2010		Tom talks about driving to Wilmington and eating at Cici's Pizza. Wally Wackiman makes a weird call. The topic is 'What Am I Doing? I'm Better Than This'. Dave From Knoxville condemns Neil Young.
June 8, 2010	Jen Kirkman	A new front runner emerges for rookie of the year. Amazing comedian Jen Kirkman enters Frederick's Den. The topic is 'I Was Wrong.
June 15, 2010	Paul F. Tompkins Damian Abraham	The legendary Paul F. Tompkins is live in the studio along with puppet Wally Wackiman and Tom's protégé the H-man. Damian from F'ed Up calls in. The musical pacings of The West Wing are discussed.
June 22, 2010	John Oliver John Hodgman	John Oliver and John Hodgman are live in the studio. Hodgman defends Keillor and talks D&D. Oliver discusses the World Cup. Philly Boy Roy checks in to give them both the business and talk homemade vuvuzelas.
July 6, 2010		A record producer with a diverse resume stops by to discuss a few things that suck. Tom hangs up on a three year old. Love is in the air.
July 13, 2010	Todd Barry	Comic legend Todd Barry calls in to discuss helicopter rides and dumb comedy club names. A local basketball coach refuses to lose. A repentant return is made by the record producer. Milo's dad calls in.
July 20, 2010		A new era begins as we welcome call screener Steve. Dave from Knoxville has a story about casual racism. Fredericks talks about scarecrow voices. Tom defends Kevin Smith against angry bloggers. Luther Campbell from 2 Live Crew is sent to the Hate Pit.
July 27, 2010	John Mulaney	Funnyman John Mulaney joins Tom in-studio to reimagine old movies. Phil in Newishbridge calls to discuss SNL trivia. Bryce talks to Milo. An author stops by to discuss the stupidization of America. Tom gets an email from the First Lady.
August 3, 2010	Damian Abraham Luther Campbell	Terrence the aging Billyburg hipster stops by to discuss things both stupid and hilarious. Damien from F'ed Up talks about bad Canadian films. Luther Campbell finally calls the show. Tom considers buying a Simon & Garfunkel-inspired musical on eBay.
August 10, 2010		A friend/bandmate of President Barack Obama stops by and regales everyone with some unbelievable state secrets from the past century. Tom describes a bad cinema experience for Dinner For Schmucks and discusses country music monster Trade Martin.
August 24, 2010		Tom talks about a creep at a massage parlor, and his eventful trip to Philly to see Pauls F. Tompkins and McCartney. A caller asks for the proper etiquette for when meeting your idols. Tom unveils the Scharpling15k and his kids’ show Sasperilla 123.
August 31, 2010	Todd Barry Jen Kirkman Paul F. Tompkins	Tom’s in a bad mood but calls from Todd Barry (with Louis CK cameo), Jen Kirkman, and PFT cheer him up. Shed Guy Rick calls to introduce his hot new wife and worry about his son's experience at summer camp. We hear a great story about a delusional cabbie.
September 7, 2010	Lisa Jane Persky	A dude from the Midwest calls repeatedly to start a fight. Milo gets banned for being an evil genius. Tom walks out of Piranha 3D and sings Vampire Weekend. We hear a call from a Norwegian that shoots polar bears. Lisa Jane Persky lights up our lives.
October 12, 2010		It's the Best Show 10th Anniversary with guest hosts Mike and Therese.
October 19, 2010	Todd Barry Ted Leo	Tom's back after a long absence. Early callers make him wonder if it was worth it, but celebrity callers Todd Barry and Ted Leo turn it around. There’s an argument with a snob who thinks Jackass is beneath him.
October 26, 2010	Paul Sheer Jason Woliner Lisa Jane Persky	Comedy heroes Paul Scheer and Jason Woliner are in-studio as is actress, Lisa Jane Persky. Stories of Piranha 3D, Weekend At Bernie's, and Russell Crowe's standup skills, follow. Tom drafts his fantasy basketball team live on air.
November 2, 2010		Darren from works checks in with stories about his voting experience and Rock 'n Roll Fantasy Camp. Tom bemoans movie stars that try pandering to nerds. The question 'Is John Carpenter terrible?' is pondered. The topic is "Best Show Hall Of Heroes / Hall Of Villains".
November 9, 2010		Tom says 'Shame on you, Brooklyn' after encountering Georgio The Human Carpet. A sad restaurateur takes Tom to task. Mike talks of seeing Roger Waters. The topic is an old fave, 'You Couldn't Pay Me'. Tom threatens to beat up the Zodiac Killer.
November 16, 2010		Philly Boy Roy checks in to wish everyone a happy Thanksgiving, and to drop a bombshell from his past. We hear an Unfair Record Review of the new Santana album. The show receives two calls from Australia, and one from Switzerland. Spike wants Times Square to be more gross.
November 23, 2010	Tim Heidecker Eric Wareheim	Funnymen Tim and Eric call and discuss their ambitious new live show. Tom imagines what the Human Carpet's comedy podcast would sound like. Dexter from The Offspring has his own hot sauce. And Burger King’s human whopper commercials are creepy.
November 30, 2010	Todd Barry	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. Tom regrets watching a film that Mike recommended.
December 7, 2010	Julie Klausner	The one and only Julie Klausner joins Tom in the studio. Mike drinks Four Loko and goes nuts. A young lady recounts her adventures in babysitting. Tom’s nephew Caesar, an aspiring writer, calls in to bond with his uncle.
December 14, 2010	John Hodgman John Roderick Aimee Mann	It's the 2010 Best Show Holiday Party. Tom is joined in the studio by John Hodgman, John Roderick, many other friends, and all the Four Loko they can drink. Mike dances. Tom giggles. Aimee Mann and 80s Rick call in.
December 21, 2010	Kurt Vile Andrew Earles	No sign of a Four Loko hangover as Tom welcomes Matador Records’ signing Kurt Vile to the studio to play a couple of tracks. Tom has a chat with Andrew Earles about his awesome new Hüsker Dü book. Philly Boy Roy does something inappropriate for once.
December 28, 2010		Ron Scharpling is furious because his brother Tom ruined Christmas. PFT calls from South Carolina, and AP Mike calls from Florida. Spike won the lottery. Tom saw the Wu-tang Clan with a crowd of maniacs. Someone new is thrown into the Hate Pit.

2011

Air date	Guest(s)	Description[1]
January 4, 2011		It's a new year of music, mirth and mayhem. A youngster with an old problem checks in. Tom dissects the Huffington Post’s list of The 50 Funniest People Of The Decade. The Hate Pit is repopulated. The callers are mostly terrible.
January 11, 2011	Patton Oswalt	The great Patton Oswalt calls to discuss his new book Zombie Spaceship Wasteland. Spike presents some Big Bang Theory fan fiction. Tom and Mike take an insane tour through the Hate Pit. Philly Boy Roy is becoming a doctor or a banker.
January 18, 2011		The race to become Tom’s new protégé heats up. AP Mike talks about his cruise. Tom had an unfortunate incident with a UPS machine and asks listeners to call in with stupid stuff that happened to them. And an NFL legend regrets some of his life choices.
January 25, 2011	Aimee Mann Aziz Ansari Jason Woliner Damien Abraham	Aimee Mann, Aziz Ansari and Jason Woliner are all in-studio. There are pranks, cookies, and talk of the Oscars. Potential protégés the H-man and Greg Gethard go at it. Damien from F’ed Up calls up and Matthew Tompkins from the Shout! Network pitches new shows.
February 8, 2011	Laura Lloyd Coco Hames	Tom talks about his L.A. trip, including hell at the airport and an annoying creep at a Clippers game. Rock stars Laura from No Joy and Coco from The Ettes check in. Julie From Cincinnati and Spike call in. An Egyptian man reports from the not-so-frontlines.
February 15, 2011		Tom recounts his horrible experiences in line on Black Friday and announces Love Hill – a list of his favorite celebrities. More protégés enter the race. The topic is 'Dumb Versus Evil'. The exciting Podcastin' With Gary And Roy is debuted.
February 22, 2011	Chris Elliott	Tom talks with one of his heroes: the legendary Chris Elliott. They discuss Get A Life, Eagleheart, Late Night with David Letterman and more. The topic 'Ugh. Give Me A Break' brings out some great stories.
March 1, 2011		2011 WFMU marathon week one. 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.
March 8, 2011		2011 WFMU marathon week two. Tom is joined by co-host Hatch. Ted Leo and A.C. Newman return and play each other's hits. John Hodgman reads pledges. Kurt Vile plays songs. Philly Boy Roy is in trouble.
March 15, 2011	Todd Barry	American comedian Todd Barry calls in from his new landline. Tom talks about his experience aboard the Bruise Cruise. The question, 'Is Chicago Such A Tough City?' is debated. Congressman Monroe checks in and calls Tom a silly-dilly-pickle.
March 22, 2011		Newbridge High basketball star and viral video star “Magic” Todd Manheim checks in. Things get supernatural. Spike finally breaks his silence on Chris Brown. Tom discusses Garrison Keillor’s retirement. Fredericks calls in.
March 29, 2011	Patton Oswalt Paul F. Tompkins	Philly Boy Roy is stuck at an emerald nightmare party. Guy Ritchie is a British Kevin Smith. NJ’s most dangerous theme park, Action Park is discussed. Patton Oswalt calls from onstage in Athens, Ga. Paul F. Tompkins checks in from Australia.
April 5, 2011	Jen Kirkman	The great Jen Kirkman is live in the studio. Sex And The City slot machines, America’s most racist cities, are Charlie Sheen’s live show are discussed. A Punchline Magazine boycott is introduced. Much Keillor-bashing occurs. Wally Wackiman faces off against Fredericks. Larry The Perv returns.
April 12, 2011		Tom had a bad experience with ice cream. The protégé race heats up with new candidates and dropouts. The topic is 'Forward/Backwards – Are Things Getting Better Or Worse?'. Record Store Day, Donald Trump potential presidential campaign, and the excitement for the next Fast & Furious movie are discussed.
April 19, 2011	Ted Leo	An incredible story about a monkey in a diaper is told. Tom imagines The Three Stooges At Coachella. Happy Days slot machines are discussed. Wally Wackiman, Paycheck, and Ted Leo call in. An author reveals some secrets the retail industry doesn’t want you to know.
April 26, 2011	Rob Schrab Ted Leo	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 talks of his run-in with a parking garage valet and Pro Wrestling talk. A man who’s confused about hardcore music calls in.
May 10, 2011	Paul Scheer	Paul Scheer shares casting and plot details from the set of Piranha 3DD. Darren from work calls Tom and discusses the band that both of their dads were in, and reveals some amazing Bin Laden secrets. Tom imagines an early '90s Chicago musical. The topic is 'Things We Just Don’t Get'.
May 17, 2011	Lisa Jane Persky Andy Zax	Evan from Am I Right?? talks about Canadian funnymen. Lisa Jane Persky bemoans weird KISS fans. Andy Zax discusses his time on Beat The Geeks. "Gene Simmons" has many wheels a-turnin’. Paul F. Tompkins calls in. Tom fights with the Apple Corporation.
May 24, 2011	Nick Flanagan Ted Leo	The topic is 'Why Is It Good/Bad That The Rapture Didn’t Happen?'. Toronto-based funnyman Nick Flanagan and musician Ted Leo are in the studio. Shaq is interviewed. The Leader is back.
May 31, 2011	Marc Maron Sam Seder	A slew of bad early callers don't derail this one, as Tom is joined by the one and only Marc Maron. He tells funny stories about gigs, politics, and the most irritating WTF guests. Old pal Sam Seder calls in to yell at Marc.
June 7, 2011	Zach Galifianakis	International superstar Zach Galifianakis calls and discusses possible Hangover sequels and partying with AP Mike. The warden from Newbridge Jail has stars in his eyes. The topic is 'Grow A Pair'. Tom’s sick but plows through.
June 14, 2011		Tom addresses the Miami Heat’s loss in the NBA Finals. Prison slang is discussed with Julie From Cincinnati. Locked Up Abroad is readdressed. Twin topics 'Who Are The Most/Least Likeable Celebrities?' and 'This Is Not Good For Me' result in plenty of good stories.
June 21, 2011	Jeff Feuerzeig Damian Abraham	Documentary director Jeff Feuerzeig calls in to pay tribute to The Big Man. Damian from F’ed Up talks about his band’s new album. Tom and the callers share their summer memories and reveal summer plans. The topic is 'What Are They Doing Right Now?”'.
June 28, 2011	Todd Barry Julie Klausner	Todd Barry gets political. Julie Klausner is in-house. Darren from work is in trouble. Tom visits America’s noisiest eatery. A lady tries to defend her husband’s honor. Clark returns. Woody Allen snobbery is discussed.
July 5, 2011		Tom recounts his trip to Portland, home of the noisiest hotel room in America. We hear an essay and a poem. Philly Boy Roy talks about his latest family venture and his latest arrest. Discussions include competitive eating. Pawn Stars, and I Love Lucy. A horrifying Spike soundboard is introduced.
July 12, 2011	David Rees	The phrase "Espresso beans for everyone!" is used. Tom intervenes in a lovers’ quarrel. Flippin’ the bird while driving is discussed. David Rees defends Pete Seeger. Larry Da Perv explains Watergate. Taste-making blogger Mr. Furst has plenty to brag about.
July 19, 2011		Tom tells A Tale Of Two Boardwalks, an epic story about Seaside Heights. "Come at me Bro" is a real slogan. Drunk basketball and Ricky Gervais’ atheism are discussed. The Best Show mentorship program continues. Spike celebrates a celebrity divorce.
July 26, 2011	Jen Kirkman Michael K	Laurie From Miami and Geneva are in the studio. Michael K gives an extensive history of Led Zep’s Presence. The Z-man talks Comic-Con. Jen Kirkman calls in, as well as two southern gents. Tom pitches his 90s musical to Laurie’s doddy.
August 9, 2011	Vanessa Bayer	Vanessa Bayer is in-studio, discussing her trailblazing dad, Offspring parodies, and the poor dietary habits of SNL staff. All the regular callers get banned. Brent Prefontaine, Bryce’s brother, offers to be the show’s cannabis correspondent.
August 16, 2011		Tom discusses the anatomy of a buffet. We hear a harrowing tale of high school bullying. An account of a drunken dad at a hardcore show is given. Philly Boy Roy had a great time at The Gathering. Bugtussle Bill, Alabama’s most famous possum is discussed. Julie From Cincinnati makes an appearance.
August 23, 2011		The question "What if more demons called in?" is raised. Tom sings over the Pet Sounds instrumentals. Chestnut Mare, a song about a man and a horse is deconstructed. The topic is 'Most Of The Least; Least Of The Most'. Blaze Monroe of the Newbridge Monroes speaks of his many achievements.
September 6, 2011		Tom talks about the sad, and weird, effects of Hurricane Irene. Trembling Eagle returns to defend mixed martial arts. Mayor Philly Boy Roy talks about the Newbridge hurricane response. Discussions include Chris Kattan trivia, Orson Welles, and a landlord/tenants story.
September 13, 2011	John Hodgman	John Hodgman returns. We hear one cautionary tale about devil worship and another about hungry ghosts. More dream roles for Orson Welles are discussed. Hodgman-themed reality shows are proposed. Rat holes are discussed. Tom is invited to his 25-year high school reunion.
September 20, 2011	Coco Hames	Tom immerses himself further in the dark arts. Matthew Tompkins returns and unveils the Shout! Network’s fall line-up. A bizarre Fonzie novelty record is discussed. Coco from The Ettes checks in. The Dollar-Menu Dickens does it again.
September 27, 2011		Tom takes a Fenway field trip and spooky Salem sojourn. Darren Ploppleton returns with a bang. We hear of Jimmy Page in a track suit. A demon field reporter is deputized. Some new callers try to turn the show into a snoozatorium but a banned caller names names.
October 4, 2011	Michael K	Trip Whiting has sizable news on Time Trampoline. Michael K takes the scenic route. Tom talks about the trouble with Fribbles. Larry Da Perv says the coolest thing Tom has ever heard anyone say. The much-discussed Feltdown takes place.
October 11, 2011		The topic is 'You’re Doing It Wrong, Fella'. Abbott & Costello meet Hitler. A new caller turfs out hard. Fredericks speaks about yoga. Willy Wackoman is born. Budapest confederates. Philly Boy Roy mourns a bad sports week. We hear the tale of a botched jailbreak.
October 25, 2011	Todd Barry Jeff Feuerzeig John Hodgman	Funnyman Todd Barry, The Real Rocky director Jeff Feuerzeig and wordsmith John Hodgman call in. Skip Dworkin has many stories to tell about the Newbridge dance party. The scrivener becomes the commish. AP Mike day, a possible Bayonne holiday is proposed.
November 1, 2011	John Hodgman Michael K	Herman Cain’s presidential campaign, The WFMU record fair, and Daryl Hall’s TV show are discussed. We hear calls from Michael K and Spike. Darren from work is troubled for a change. Tom receives a call from John Hodgman’s book launch. The Mike Show returns, now with Skeevy.
November 8, 2011		Vance, Tom’s progressive rock-loving new puppet makes his debut. AP Mike has trouble operating an iPhone. We hear a funny story about Gary Busey. The topic is 'I’m A Sucker'. Joff in Newbridge has celebrity merch for sale. Tom’s experiences at Ny Comic-Con are recounted.
November 15, 2011	Syl Johnson	Ross from Newbridge tonight reports from a hot premiere. The Greggulator declares war on Mit Hamine. A 13-year-old impressionist performs. Vance discusses the Pink Floyd reissues. We hear the sounds of laser whips. The legendary Syl Johnson checks in.
November 22, 2011	Ted Leo	The 12 year-old Canadian Glenn Beck calls in. The topic is 'It's Dumb, But I Love It'. Tom gives an overview of Stephen King's oeuvre. There is talk of changing the past. Vance imagines an alternate-universe Genesis. Callers include Fancy Nancy, Ted Leo., and Larry The Perv, with a Thanksgiving message.
November 29, 2011		The return of Build A Movie generates many great and weird ideas. The 12 year-old Canadian Glenn Beck takes on the elderly. Syl Johnson’s pelvic thrusts, J. Edgar, and Best Buy Black Friday craziness are discussed. Vance gives his take on Soft Machine.
December 6, 2011	Jen Kirkman Michael K	Jen Kirkman’s talks about her airport woes. Lake Y’allbegone is introduced. The Maple Syrup Mussolini and his horrorbilly Dad call in. Vance meets Michael K. We hear an update on Brian Wilson’s Pleasure Island. Dumb sushi names are discussed. Philly Boy Roy had a jolly old time in London.
December 13, 2011		Callers phone in to earn their beards. A local music critic discusses the best of 2011. We hear a rare call from Newbridge musician/renaissance man David Quinnfelder. We hear from a fake Damian Abraham. Tom gets a threatening letter from an illiterate podcaster.
December 20, 2011	John Hodgman Ted Leo David Rees John Roderick	The 2nd Annual Best Show Holiday Party includes John Hodgman, Ted Leo, David Rees, John Roderick, Wally Wackiman, a secret guest and singalongs. Darren calls with some pals from the Consolidated Cardboard party. A Storage Wars Christmas is discussed.
December 27, 2011	Julie Klausner	Julie Klausner comes to visit, and she brings gifts. AP Mike tussles with Ice-T and his twitter minions. Tom's cousin Sherm has trouble telling the truth. We hear a Nate Hartley update. The topic is What'd You Like To Leave In 2011?.

2012

Air date	Guest(s)	Description[1]
January 3, 2012	Jesse Thorn	The search begins for a new Best Show theme song. We hear callers’ predictions for 2012. AP Mike’s crazy New Year's Eve adventure is recounted. Tom resolves to ignore anonymous creeps. Jesse Thorn from Bullseye checks in. Tom’s amazing Rage Against The Machine impression is unveiled.
January 10, 2012	Todd Barry Chris Gethard	Todd Barry calls from the gritty NYC streets. Comedian and A Bad Idea I’m About To Do author Chris Gethard is in-studio with his brother the Greggulator. Chris has traumatic stories, and Gregg has people who hate him. Sparks (and felt) fly.
January 17, 2012	D.C. Pierson	Philly Boy Roy is in Weirdowood. Nuggets 94, Anonymity in Red Bank, the black leprechaun, Hawkwind trivia, and Mischief Night City: The Movie are discussed. Novelist and bon vivant D.C. Pierson is in-studio. Vance's roommate Gary The Squirrel is introduced.
January 31, 2012		Mit Hamine can’t stop. Tom talks of his visit to Lipstick City. Sweet Caroline is corrupted. Y'allbegone Pond is premeiered. Gary The Squirrel returns to bust Mike’s beans and to review Young Adult. Tom's showcases his Incredible Impressions Revue.
February 14, 2012	Michael Kupperman	Writer and illustrator Michael Kupperman is in the studio. The Newbridge machete craze is on. The Banksy of human interaction checks in. Gary takes on 3D and busts Mike's beans some more. Howard Cosell meets John Lennon. The lovelorn call in to complain.
February 21, 2012	Ted Leo Julie Klausner	2012 WFMU marathon week one. Tom and co-host Therese welcome Ted Leo, Julie Klausner, Gary, and Vance into the studio. There are duets, insults, talks of Celebrity Apprentice and a call from Philly Boy Roy.
February 28, 2012	Ted Leo John Hodgman Patrick Stickles	2012 WFMU marathon week two. Tom and co-host Hatch are joined by Ted Leo, John Hodgman and Patrick Stickles from Titus Andronicus. A suit from Shout! Radio gives Tom his marching orders. We hear radio theater with puppets and Skeevy.
March 6, 2012	Michael K	Spike discusses the Republican presidential candidates. Michael K talks at Vance. Tom’s one-man performance of Bye Bye Birdie deserves a genius grant. A look taken at Kevin Smith’s Comic Book Men. Philly Boy Roy checks in. Gary busts Mike’s beans again.
March 20, 2012	Kurt Braunohler	Tom dissects Comedy Central’s daytime programming. A college DJ starts a fight. We hear Howard Cosell stories. Pudge Palfner is back. Kurt Braunohler from IFC’s Bunk says hello. Flight rituals are discussed. A table read for Gary’s movie midnight in times square is staged.
March 27, 2012	Matt Walsh Kurt Braunohler	Matt Walsh discusses his new film High Road, and TV show Veep. Kurt Braunohler talks about subs. The Best Show Apprentice is casted. Tom went to another Beatles convention, and things got weird. We hear a taste of The Vance And Gary Show.
April 3, 2012	Ted Leo	Rockstar Ted Leo talks CBGB's. Donald Trump shills for walking. Local legend Gus Brennan of the Newbridge Ratmen checks in. Then his teammate Tim Reddick calls with some shocking truths. Kevin Smith comes to Broadway. "Gene Simmons" endorses Mitt Romney.
April 10, 2012	Chris Elliott Jason Woliner Jim Gaffigan Marc Maron	Chris Elliott is in-studio with Jason Woliner to talk Eagleheart and the end of Chris' career. Comedians Jim Gaffigan and Marc Maron call in. Darren Ploppleton calls to brag about his 'unimagined of' packing peanuts promotion. Gary is in the studio again.
April 17, 2012	Ted Leo	Callers draft the ultimate Celebrity Apprentice cast from all of history. We hear a Hardcore Pawn race war conspiracy. Tales of young Eric Trump are heard. Ted Leo calls in. We hear a Grunge alternate history. The Gary & Vance Show returns to tackle the topic How Dumb Is Mike?.
April 24, 2012	Todd Barry	Comedian Todd Barry calls in for an on-air Twitter war. Mit Hamine's album finally breaks. Terrence Shropshire calls about life in 'Da Bumble' and his new venture. Bath salt comedy is heard. Mike reviews Kevin Smith's audio book. Gary opens his mailbag.
May 1, 2012	Matt Fraction	Movies are summed up in one sentence. The Best Show 100 and forgiveness are discussed. We hear from a cavalcade of classic callers. Tom crowns himself as 'The King of Free Entertainment'. We hear a chat from with a human Siri. Ice Cube squares off against a can of Coors Light. Matt Fraction checks in.
May 22, 2012	Chris Gethard Dave Hill Nick Flanagan	We hear Chris Gethard's worst idea ever. Talk revolves around Atlantic City and dumpster woes. Newbridge High class presidential candidate Mike Wilkens & his campaign manager, Kyle call in. Entertainer Dave Hill, author of Tasteful Nudes calls in. Comedian Nick Flanagan is in-studio.
May 29, 2012		Tom speaks to the future about his place in history as his 500th show looms. The Band is de-mythologized. The television series Hollywood Babylon is discussed. Philly Boy Roy wants Newbridge to shine. The topic is 'Keep It Or Dump It'. Gary & The Heartthrobs debut their hit record Hey, AP Mike.
June 5, 2012	Kurt Braunohler Coco Hames	Comedian Kurt Braunohler of IFC's Bunk is in the studio. Tom defends Sammy Hagar and alligators. Coco of The Ettes calls. AP Mike fires back at Gary The Squirrel with his spooky answer song. The topic is 'Save It, Shelve It, Stuff It'.
June 12, 2012	Julie Klausner Ted Leo Sam Seder John Hodgman Jason Woliner	It's the 500th Best Show. We hear classic bed music. Omar checks in. Julie Klausner, Ted Leo, Sam Seder, John Hodgman, and Jason Woliner pay homage. Gary’s debuts his remix of his AP Mike remix. We glimpse the future as the show gets unstuck in time. Wally Wackiman 'sings' for peace.
June 19, 2012		It's 'Talk Over Tom’ night. Tom sounds off on Soundgarden, spoonmen and Adam Carolla. Philly Boy Roy breaks some big political news. Topics include 'Phony Retirements' and 'The Most Annoying Companions On A Trip To Mars'. Vance seeks a band to produce his epic.
July 3, 2012		We hear fear & loathing in Spike's basement. It is declared that non-professional fireworks stink. Sir Scott heralds yet another summer of bored kid callers. Tom pitches Fargo 2: Hockey Cat. Gary and Mike are contrasted. Tom presents Exhibit A of Anthony Kiedis' crimes against the music industry.
July 10, 2012		Dennis Flemion of The Frogs is remembered. The topic is '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, and AP Mike join Tom to talk The Wall. We hear a reading from Scar Tissue.
July 17, 2012		The Best Show passes 1,500 broadcast hours. Officer Tom and Purple Shirt return from the void. Tom's brother Dom catches us up on his favorite TV show. Tom and AP Mike 'break bad.' Tom's waiting room entertainment woes are discussed. Staten Island Garbage Rats is proposed.
July 24, 2012		Terry calls in from Woodstock by way of outer space. The topic is Perfect Storms. Staten Island Garbage Rats is discussed further. Tom’s still losing his marbles over The Wall. Tom is ‘CPO Scharpling.’ The question 'What if America was a Golden Corral?' is pondered. Gary's speaks of his 'List Of Fools'.
July 31, 2012		Tales of trampoline terror are told. Kurt Braunohler joins Gary The Squirrel on the premiere of Comedians Are Nuts. Tom talks of Robert De Niro vs. Robo De Niro. Todd from Behind The Saloon Doors calls about his charitable work. The topic is Never Seen It, Read It Or Heard It.
August 7, 2012	Coco Hames Todd Barry	Coco from The Ettes professes her love. National touring comedian Todd Barry pleads with those who are on the fence. Garrison Keillor’s Writer’s Almanac On The Storm is heard. Tom is hooked on The Olympics. Batman 3 is discussed. Callers get bad companyed.
August 14, 2012	Andy Kindler Steve Albini	Comedian Andy Kindler calls to talk to Tom, but gets hijacked by Gary The Squirrel for an episode of Comedians Are Nuts. Stephen in Chicago finally engineers a call from his boss, Steve Albini.
September 4, 2012	James Urbaniak Rob Delaney Gentleman Jesse	James Urbaniak seeks sanction for his new podcast. Dom Scharpling dials a wrong number. Garry Shandling is a twitter bully. Comedian Rob Delaney calls about his new special, but Gary The Squirrel nabs him for Comedians Are Nuts. Gentleman Jesse calls in.
September 11, 2012		Dom gets his wires crossed. The topics are Never Saw, Heard Or Read It and Humanity 101. Gary throws the book at AP Mike. Tom makes a Twitter love connection with Chuck Woolery. Vance reads an open letter. Callers make big huckadoos.
September 25, 2012	David Rees Kurt Braunohler	Author/artisanal pencil sharpener David Rees and comedian Kurt Braunohler are in the studio. The topics are 'Dudes Walking Through Doors' and 'Stump Dr. Pencil'. Darren from work meets Newbridge’s finest. Gary’s back with another Comedians Are Nuts.
October 2, 2012		DC Pierson, witness to true rage, calls in. Chuck Woolery blocks Tom on Twitter. Romney staffer Ben Dublin tries to make up some demographic ground. The topic is 'Credit Where Credit Is Due'. Little Steven kickstarts The Rascals. Tom's reveals his 'Skum List'.
October 9, 2012	Julie Klausner A.C. Newman	It's the Best Show's 12th birthday with in-studio guests funny person Julie Klausner and rock star A.C. Newman. The topic is 'Clinic For Karaoke Flameouts'. The words 'sex', 'placenta' & 'Tony Danza' get said a lot. Gary presents a Comedians Are Nuts 2-for-1.
October 16, 2012		The candidates debate as the show rolls on. Tom issues The Frankie Teardrop Challenge. Sons Of Anarchy ruins TV. A 'podcast hero' is born. AP Mike reviews Neil Young's book. The topic is 'Rap Album Skits'. Gary The Squirrel mesmerizes Mike.
October 23, 2012	Chris Elliott Adam Resnick	Chris Elliott and Adam Resnick are in the studio for all 3 hours. Amongst other things, they discuss Cabin Boy's troubled production and its lasting legacy, the all too short-lived Get A Life, Chuck Woolery, and Garry Shandling.
November 6, 2012		This odd post-Hurricane Sandy Best Show is straight from the heart. Tom's back taking calls on a $9 cellphone to prove that New Jersey don’t quit.
November 13, 2012	Kurt Braunohler David Rees Tim Heidecker	The phones are back. Calls from funny men Kurt Braunohler a/k/a 'Joe California' and the mellowly fruitful David Rees. Tim Heidecker does his 1001st pitch of his new film The Comedy and mourns the death of America.
November 20, 2012	Coco Hames	Things start with talk of Sons Of Anarchy, rocking Depends, and the dumbest Stones lyrics ever heard. Tom tries to get Herman Cain to call the show. Philly Boy Roy has a musical proposition. Papa John's delivers. The monsters of dubstep are discussed. Coco from The Ettes calls.
November 27, 2012	Jason Woliner Andy Kindler	Tom pitches his internet novelty record. Director and CEO of jeshirt.com Jason Woliner, and national comic Andy Kindler check in. Gar McDaniel, drummer of Flesh, calls about his autobiography. The Topic is 'Who Is The Least Funny Person In America?'.
December 4, 2012	Marc Maron	Tom's nine-year Micky Dolenz grudge ends. WTF host Marc Maron talks art. The topic is 'Who’s The Unfunniest Comedian In The World?'. We hear the worst call in the history of the show and a Hate Pit game changer. Gary & AP Mike have a breakthrough.
December 18, 2012	Ted Leo John Hodgman Julie Klausner David Rees Lance Bangs Christopher McCulloch	It's A Four Loko Carol in which Tom is visited by 3 spirits: Ted Leo, John Hodgman & Julie Klausner. Mr. Pencil David Rees, director Lance Bangs, and Christopher McCulloch from the Venture Brothers spread cheer. It's undetermined if Gary The Squirrel will see 2013.

2013

Air date	Guest(s)	Description[1]
January 8, 2013	Todd Barry	Comedian Todd Barry calls to ring in 2013. Tarkington 44 is getting back together. Tom’s father calls to chide his son. AP Mike and two bags of shrimp visit Fredericks in Florida. Tom tinkers with rock history. Dinklage Unchained is proposed.
January 15, 2013	Kurt Braunohler Michael K	Californian comedian Kurt Braunohler calls and gets a movie pitch from Gary The Squirrel. Michael K of The Cynics calls to chew the fat. The topics are 'What If GG Allin Was Switched With Elvis?' and 'What’s The Worst Song To Get Beat Up To?'.
January 22, 2013		Tom asks we please stand for the singing of our national anthem. Tom's party jam, "Come On, Y'all (It's Time To Have Fun)", finally drops. Philly Boy Roy has a new hobby. Listeners submit their picks for 'Best Moments In Music'. Tom rides the rails again.
January 29, 2013	Zach Galifianakis Michael K	It's AP Mike appreciation night. Listeners, including big time movie star Zach Galifianakis, recount their favorite Mike memories. Bryce reveals some secrets from the past. Mike is honored in story, song, and verse. Gary The Squirrel pays tribute.
February 5, 2013	John Hodgman	Tom seeks revenge on infamous prankster Brad Pembroke. The listeners help Tom write the outline for the upcoming Entourage movie live on the air. A contrite John Hodgman calls AP Mike to make amends. Gary The Squirrel does some networking.
February 12, 2013	Dave Wyndorf Matt Fraction Tim Cronin	The Best Show gets a visit from Dave Wyndorf of Monster Magnet. We hear from comic book writer Matt Fraction and Tim Cronin of Ribeye Brothers. Calls include talk about illegal dumping, Ramones and Iron Man. Pete calls from the Laser Tosh line. The topic is 'The 20 Best Dirtbags In Rock History'.
February 19, 2013	Mike White Andrew Sandoval D.C. Pierson	This cavalcade of writers includes actor/producer/writer Mike White discussing Enlightened and author Andrew Sandoval discussing The Monkees and The Bee Gees. Zachary Brimstead calls in to plug his book. Comedian/writer DC Pierson drops by for a visit.
February 26, 2013	Michael K Jake Fogelnest	For the first time ever The Best Show is pre-taped because "Tom's got work to do." Darren from work bought a motorcycle. Jake Fogelnest calls in. Wally Wackiman seeks podcast advice. Tom records a song. The Gary & Vance Show returns.
March 5, 2013	Julie Klausner Coco Hames	2013 WFMU marathon week one. Tom and co-host Hatch are joined in-studio by Julie Klausner, Coco from The Ettes, Vance, and Gary. Philly Boy Roy calls in with a threat.
March 12, 2013	Kurt Braunohler John Hodgman A.C. Newman Cory Booker	2013 WFMU marathon week two. Tom and co-host Therese welcome funnyman John Hodgman and New Pornographers frontman AC Newman into the studio.
March 19, 2013	Paul Myers Nathan Fielder	Comedian Nathan Fielder phones in to talk about his new series Nathan For You and creating a viral video. Bishop Pablo Fontana provides a papal update. Tom asks whether or not he should watch Game of Thrones. Lots of low energy callers who talk over Tom.
April 2, 2013	Andy Kindler Sue Costello James McNew	Comedians Andy Kindler and Sue Costello call in. Sue joins Gary on Comedians Are Nuts. We hear news about a Best Show sermon. Sewer Skunks star Stench Monroe checks in. Tom plays a Universal Monsters slot machine. James McNew of Yo La Tengo is in-studio.
April 9, 2013	Jeff Feuerzeig Nathan Fielder	Director Jeff Feuerzeig calls in to talk about The Piano Van. Nathan Fielder discusses Canadian television. Newbridge State Community College handball coach Orenthal Harrups catches up with Tom. Jelloman and Tom hatch a party scheme.
April 16, 2013	Andy Kindler Jen Kirkman	AP Mike squares off against Mad Men. Tom talks about a Troma documentary he watched. Listeners call in with tales of Lloyd Kaufman. Marky Ramone's ice cream is discussed. Andy Kindler checks in. Jen Kirkman phones in to talk about her new book. This show has product placement galore.
April 23, 2013	Alan Milman Dave Willis	Tom gets a surprise call from Alan Milman. Dave Willis phones in to talk about his new show on Adult Swim, Your Pretty Face Is Going to Hell. Mickey from Mickey’s Towing checks in. Jelloman checks in. Tom wonders what Jackson Twenty-One is all about.
April 30, 2013	Marc Maron Sean Kuhl Rachel Lichtman	Marc Maron calls to talk about his new book and TV series. Tom talks Pain & Gain, The Eagles, and Fleetwood Mac. Sean Kuhl of Kerbivore and Rachel Lichtman join Tom in-studio. Gary The Squirrel's poetry. The topic is 'That Thing You’ll Never Get To'.
May 14, 2013	Kurt Vile	The topic is Did You Ever Win Anything?. Tom wants a Daft Punk helmet. Tom catches up with Jelloman and Kurt Vile. The Invisible Hipster is born. Philly Boy Roy reduces teen crime in Newbridge and drops a bombshell. Gary The Squirrel makes an announcement.
May 21, 2013		Tom talks about doing Twitter correctly. Dave from Knoxville checks in. Milo returns. Tom wonders about Kanye's pyramid and the guy in the Guitar Center commercial before having an Imus moment that instigates Grandmagate. The cicadas are coming.
May 28, 2013	Kurt Braunohler	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 salutes Pigpen.
June 4, 2013	Seth Kramer Alan Milman	Évocateur: The Morton Downey Jr. Movie co-director Seth Kramer calls in to talk about the film. Catching up with Jelloman and Alan Milman. Reginald Monroe promotes his new book. The boardwalk is back.
June 11, 2013	John Hodgman Chris Slusarenko	Musician Chris Slusarenko talks Wings. Greggulator did The Frankie Teardrop Challenge. John Hodgman drops by to discuss Star Trek, Star Wars, the works of Henry Purcell and his upcoming Netflix special Ragnarok. Philly Boy Roy checks in.
June 25, 2013		Deconstructions of Black Flag reunions and Paul McCartney shows start things off. The topic is 'The Best Of The Best; The Worst Of The Worst'. Darren from work announces a new venture. Some classic callers check in. Tonight we dine on Elf meat.
July 2, 2013	Nathan Fielder David Rees	Nathan Fielder drops by for a visit. A first-time caller raises the bar for first-time callers. Dennis needs Tom to fill-in for him at the pool. We hear about Shingles Going Steady with DJ Keili. Danne D and pencil expert/former census worker David Rees make appearances.
July 9, 2013	Kurt Braunohler Lance Bangs	Comedian Kurt Braunohler has an invitation for Gary The Squirrel. Jelloman might be flying too close to the sun. Director Lance Bangs checks-in with a great Frankie Teardrop story. There is talk of Jay-Z and cronuts. The topic is 'The Most Neglected Celebrity Website'.
July 16, 2013		We hear three calls about Frankie Teardrop: two challenges and one bee attack. Anthony from Tremarche returns. We hear an unexpected call from Trent L. Strauss. Tom asks, "Who is Captain Bayonne?" Tom and Mike try cronuts on-air. Gary pops in. It's ladies night on Best Show.
July 30, 2013	Jon Daly Nathan Rabin Andrew Sandoval	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. We hear the long-awaited return of Bad Company.
August 6, 2013		Andy Kindler talks Adam Carolla and Pigpen. AP Mike is Judas to Deadheads. Henry Rollins was on Jeff Garlin's podcast. Mike from Stonebridge checks in. Tom gets stuck in an elevator. Stephen from Chicago receives a peculiar letter.
August 13, 2013	Todd Barry Jake Fogelnest	Todd Barry has a new podcast. Jake Fogelnest joins Tom in-studio. The topic is 'Who Actually Sucks?' The Frankie Teardrop audio collage gets more epic. Chef Jake Divonia talks about his restaurant Divonia's Too. Midnight Cowboy gets updated.
August 20, 2013		Tales of the filming of Sharknado and the racism of Star Wars. Kiss is opening a Rock & Brews in Maui. Bon Jovi’s dad has a pasta sauce. Breaking Nuts with Gary The Squirrel debuts.
August 27, 2013	Bob Odenkirk	Gary threatens to sue AP Mike. Gary hosts Breaking Nuts with guest Bob Odenkirk. Paul Stanley hates laser pointers. Our Nixon director Penny Lane calls in. The Sound Collage is becoming the blob. The topic is 'What's The Most Frustrating Thing In Movies And TV Shows?'
September 10, 2013	Gabe Delahaye	Former Videogum editor Gabe Delahaye and Tom discuss Under The Dome. Alderman Shorter calls in to set the record straight. The Sound Collage continues to expand. Tom has a beef with Johnny Maestro & the Brooklyn Bridge.
September 17, 2013	Todd Barry Steve Lambert	Todd Barry talks about his current crowd work tour. Callers talk about pancakes. Ben from The Coffee Hump checks in. The topic is 'Who Has The Worst iPod Music In Showbiz?' Artist Steve Lambert joins Tom in-studio. Lots of New Jerseyans call in.
October 1, 2013	Andy Kindler	Some cops hassle Tom. Tom talks of the bawdiness of Happy Days. Captain Bayonne gets controversial. Tom went to Goner Fest and saw ducks and great bands. Tom hears from the freewheelin’ Andy Kindler. Tom tries to make it through the entire show without taking any calls so that no one would ruin the finale of Breaking Bad for him.
October 22, 2013	Paul Myers	Tom recaps his trip to Los Angeles. Spike returns. Tom wonders if Ringo Starr is better as drummer or painter. A great first-time caller calls in. Someone calls from a Coheed & Cambria show. Author Paul Myers checks in. Gary presents the finale of Breaking Nuts.
October 29, 2013	Gabe Delahaye	Lou Reed is remembered. Gabe Delahaye wants to be in the Entourage movie. Larry Da Perv wants to know what everyone is going to be for Halloween dere. R. Kelly fans are upset. Irv Chimples talks sports and music with Tom. Tom makes a big announcement.
November 5, 2013	Matt Fraction Dave Wyndorf	Comic book writer Matt Fraction and Monster Magnet’s Dave Wyndorf join Tom in-studio. Captain Bayonne squares off against Captain Cronut. Timmy Von Trimble checks in. The Fenway Park organist calls in. Tom visits a haunted prison.
November 12, 2013	Andy Kindler Sam Seder Tom Lax Phil Morrison	Callers try resurrecting past show topics. Things haven’t been going well for Bryce Prefontaine. Andy Kindler and Sam Seder check in. Tom Lax from Siltbreeze Records and director Phil Morrison join Tom in-studio. Gary has a scheme to fix AP Mike.
November 19, 2013	Kurt Vile Jake Fogelnest	Kurt Vile, Jason From Huntsville and Fred From Honolulu are in-studio. Jake Fogelnest checks in. The topic is 'What Crimes Will Celebrities Commit?'. The Gorch returns. Gary wants to be in Kurt Vile's band.
November 26, 2013	John Hodgman Kurt Braunohler	John Hodgman and Kurt Braunohler are in-studio. We hear about a pizza mystery and dump cakes. A caller has an idea for a Led Zeppelin movie. AP Mike receives a piece of luggage and spoils Sons Of Anarchy. Roger Scharpling drops several bombshells. Gary squares off against Hodgman.
December 3, 2013	Patton Oswalt Julie Klausner Todd Barry	Patton Oswalt and Julie Klausner in-studio. Todd Barry is on the horn. The tale of buying a switchblade before a Billy Joel concert is told. Bob Dylan needs 178 pizzas. Bruno Mars is the Dole plantation. Comedians Are Nuts returns. There is talk of Fonzie and ALF.
December 10, 2013	Julie Klausner Coco Hames Gabe Delahaye Chris Gethard Aimee Mann Ted Leo	It's the penultimate Best Show with Julie Klausner, Coco from The Ettes, Jelloman, Gabe Delahaye, Chris Gethard, Aimee Mann, Ted Leo and others in-studio. We hear from lots of classic callers. Gary tells his version of Twelve Days Of Christmas. Darren from work makes a startling admission.
December 17, 2013	Jon Wurster	It's the headphones vs. Tom. We hear calls from old, new, and weird callers. Officer Harrups needs help. Vance and Gary drop by. AP Mike wants a new job title. Philly Boy Roy and Roy Jr. wreak havoc. Jon Wurster joins Tom in-studio. It's the electrifying conclusion of The Best Show on WFMU.

List of Independent-era Best Show episodes

2014

No.	Episode title	Guest(s)	Description	Air date
1	”Ballad of a Comeback Kid”	Kurt Vile	The long wait is over and The Best Show is back! Matthew Tompkins calls in to welcome Tom back. Kurt Vile checks in. Gary the Squirrel discusses his one-squirrel show.[4]	December 16, 2014[4]
2	"It's The Best Show Christmas Show!"	Andy Kindler	It's the first ever Best Show Holiday Show. Philly Boy Roy calls to recap how his year went and to recite 'Twas The Night Before Christmas Future Philly Style. Tom talks about Ringo Starr, Gary the Squirrel sings a song to AP Mike, and Andy Kindler checks in.[5]	December 23, 2014[5]
3	"Rev It Up In 2014"	A.C. Newman	Tom's brother Ron calls in to discuss his new podcast and recount his pro football career. Tom tells the story of getting robbed at Ikea and wonders if he's getting dumber. Big plans for 2015 are announced and Tom gets a call from AC Newman.[6]	December 30, 2014[6]

2015

No.	Episode title	Guest(s)	Description	Air date
4	”A Look Back At The Best”		The Best Show crew sits in for Tom and plays some of the great moments in the history of show, both the past and current incarnations including "Captain Sully Sullenberger",Tom vs Billy Crystal and AP Mike vs Gary the Squirrel! Plus, highlights from the past three weeks.[7]	January 6, 2015[7]
5	”Fly Like An Eagle”		Tom pays tribute to his father. Mark "The Arm" Rample speaks with Tom about grunge & baseball. Tom also talks about Billy Joel and the deletion of M*A*S*H.[8]	January 13, 2015[8]
6	”Welcome To The Void”		Tom makes a big announcement! Chad Gufton in Pepperbridge leaves a voicemail. Tom asks the listeners to help identify the one untagged song in his iTunes.[9]	January 20, 2015[9]
7	”Joey Kramer & Company”	Gregg Turkington Tim Heidecker	The Return of Spike! Tom chats with Gregg Turkington & Tim Heidecker from Adult Swim's On Cinema. Darren From Work talks about the Newbridge Comedy Awards.[10]	February 3, 2015[10]
8	”Uncle Stan Will Crush You”	Brett Gelman Jason Woliner	Brett Gelman & Jason Woliner check in to talk about the latest Dinner With Brett Gelman special. A call from Skip, Tom’s Mailcarrier. A hashtag is revealed.[11]	February 10, 2015[11]
9	”Ear Of The Nation”		Ty Monroe calls to discuss being in jail. Tom tells a mortifying Patti Smith story that leads to the topic "I Wish I Could Take That Back". Coop tells an Uber story.[12]	February 17, 2015[12]
10	”50 Auditions To Be Turtle”	Jerry Ferrara	Jerry Ferrara from Entourage calls in to discuss podcasting, fixing the Knicks, & sandwiches. Thor from Newbridge Heights plugs his podcast, Elevator Shame.[13]	February 24, 2015[13]
11	”KRISTEN SCHAAL and PHILLY BOY ROY”	Kristen Schaal	The hilarious Kristen Schaal talks about The Last Man On Earth and Bob's Burgers, Philly Boy Roy reveals that he's secret friends with The Boss, and the debut of The Wheel Of Crystal.[14]	March 3, 2015[14]
12	”John Oliver! Bryce! Chappie!”	John Oliver	Tom & John Oliver talk Last Week Tonight, the Mets, and the unfortunate voice of David Beckham. Bryce calls in to talk all things Dead. Tom lays down the law regarding bad calls.[15]	March 10, 2015[15]
13	”ELLIE KEMPER! ZACHARY BRIMSTEAD! And BOWLING ALLEY CONFESSIONS!”	Ellie Kemper	Tom talks to Ellie Kemper about Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt and The Office, Zachary Brimstead calls in to talk about his new band, and the debut of Bowling Alley Confessions.[16]	March 17, 2015[16]
14	”LA! JOE MANDE! LISA JANE PERSKY! GABE DELAHAYE! GARY THE SQUIRREL! KARL THE ENGINEER!”	Joe Mande Lisa Jane Persky Gabe Delahaye	The Best Show does a show from Earwolf studios in Los Angeles! Joe Mande, Lisa Jane Persky, Gabe Delahaye, Gary The Squirrel, & Karl The Engineer all stop by.[17]	March 25, 2015[17]
15	”MATT WALSH! BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN! SOUND COLLAGE!”	Matt Walsh	Matt Walsh calls in to talk about the upcoming season of Veep, "Bruce Springsteen" checks in to discuss the Bee Gees, and the return of the Sound Collage.[18]	March 31, 2015[18]
16	”THE TOP 100 FICTIONAL CHARACTERS OF ALL TIME! PAUL SCHEER! PIP!”	Paul Scheer	Tom runs down the definitive list of the Top 100 Fictional Characters of All Time with the help of Paul Scheer, Pip From West Newbridge, and a cavalcade of Best Show callers.[19]	April 7, 2015[19]
17	”JULIE KLAUSNER! THADDEUS IN OLD BRIDGE! STUPID ACHIEVEMENTS! TOP 100 LIST!”	Julie Klausner	Tom welcomes Julie Klausner as his first in-studio guest! Thaddeus in Old Bridge checks in, stupid achievements are reviewed and the Top 100 Fictional Characters of All Time list is revised.[20]	April 14, 2015[20]
18	”JAKE FOGELNEST! WORST CELEBRITY IPOD! 80’s RICK! SOUND COLLAGE!”	Jake Fogelnest	Jake Fogelnest swings by the studio, Tom searches for the worst celebrity iPod and 80's Rick checks in. Plus, a brand new Sound Collage.[21]	April 21, 2015[21]
19	”THE BEST SHOW IN LA! JON DALY! MIKAL CRONIN! LISA JANE PERSKY! NICK THORBURN! REBECCA SUGAR! IAN JONES-QUARTEY!”	Jon Daly Lisa Jane Persky Nick Thorburn Mikal Cronin Rebecca Sugar Ian Jones-Quartey	Tom does The Best Show from Los Angeles with an all-star panel. Jon Daly curses a few times, Lisa Jane Persky talks about Bea Arthur, Nick Thorburn gives Tom a present, Mikal Cronin discusses his new album MCIII, Rebecca Sugar talks about why she hired Tom for Steven Universe and Ian Jones-Quartey talks about Cal Tech.[22]	April 29, 2015[22]
20	”MOLLY SHANNON! TRIBUTE BANDS! MOLD TOMMY!”	Molly Shannon	An amazing conversation with the amazing Molly Shannon, Adler Lansingdon talks about his tribute band booking agency, and a new segment called Mold Tommy is introduced wherein callers suggest new things for Tom.[23]	May 5, 2015[23]
21	”Marc Maron! Sheldon Jennings! Luckiest Person alive!”	Marc Maron	Marc Maron talks on his third season of Maron on IFC and then some. Sheldon Jennings calls in for Toby Jennings. Tom asks who is the luckiest person alive. We meet 'Avalanche Bob 33'.[24]	May 12, 2015[24]
22	”Chris Gethard! Matthew Tompkins from Shout Network! #ReplaceHarry!”	Chris Gethard	Chris Gethard talks about the return of The Chris Gethard Show for Fusion TV. Matthew Tompkins fills Tom in on all the latest projects from the Shout Network. Tom tries to replace Harry Shearer's Simpsons characters.[25]	May 19, 2015[25]
23	”Bowling Alley Confessions! Mark in Newbridge Lows! And The WORST caller EVER!”		More Bowling Alley Confessions, Mark in Newbridge Lows calls to talk about his hat situation, and the worst caller in the history of The Best Show discusses his "cute vandalism".[26]	May 26, 2015[26]
24	”Yo La Tengo! The Return Of Spike! Super Fan Billy!”	Yo La Tengo	The wonderful Yo La Tengo swing by the studio to talk about their new album Stuff Like That There and more. Super Fan Billy calls in and explains”Bassbation" to YLT, and the return of Spike.[27]	June 2, 2015[27]
25	”KEVIN CORRIGAN! GARY THE SQUIRREL! RICKY FROM NEWBRIDGE!”	Kevin Corrigan	Actor Kevin Corrigan swings by the studio and talks about his new film Results, Gary The Squirrel asks for acting tips, Ricky from Newbridge has a nervous phone call, and Tom describes seeing the Entourage movie.[28]	June 9, 2015[28]
26	”PAUL RUDD! PHILLY BOY ROY!”	Paul Rudd	Paul Rudd swings by the studio and talks about Ant-Man, Anchorman, Paul McCartney and more. Philly Boy Roy asks Rudd some hard-hitting questions.[29]	June 16, 2015[29]
27	”WORST 100 CHARACTERS! PERCY HOBART! MIKE KROL!”	Mike Krol	Part one of The Best Show ranking The Worst 100 Characters of All Time. Newbridge Ratmen centerfielder Percy Hobart calls in with the shocking truth about baseball, rocker Mike Krol announces new record Turkey, and AP Mike debuts his song.[30]	June 23, 2015[30]
28	”PATTON OSWALT! TOM’S BROTHER RON SCHARPLING! LISA JANE PERSKY! GARY THE SQUIRREL! HAYES AND SEAN FROM HOLLYWOOD HANDBOOK! SOUND COLLAGE!”	Patton Oswalt Lisa Jane Persky Hayes Davenport Sean Clements	In an episode from Los Angeles Patton Oswalt and Lisa Jane Persky are in studio. Tom's brother Ron calls in to discuss his podcast. Gary the Squirrel moans about his career. Hayes Davenport and Sean Clements from the Hollywood Handbook podcast say funny stuff. Another amazing Sound Collage is presented.[31]	July 1, 2015[31]
29	”BRYCE! WORST 100 PART 2! CHARLEY MORGAN! J PENRY!”	Charley Morgan J. Penry	Bryce calls up to discuss the final Grateful Dead show! The continuation of The Worst 100 Fictional Characters of All Time. Charley Morgan tells stories and drops the first F-bomb on The Best Show, and J. Penry stops by.[32]	July 7, 2015[32]
30	”PEYTON REED! PHILLY BOY ROY! WORST 100 PART 3!”	Peyton Reed	Ant-Man Director, Peyton Reed calls in to talk on Tom's deleted scene and more! Philly Boy Roy talks about his reality show and his open heart surgery! The thrilling finale of the Worst 100 Characters of all time![33]	July 21, 2015[33]
31	”ADAM RESNICK! RACOON FACE! I JUST DON’T GET IT!”	Adam Resnick	Adam Resnick swings by the studio to discuss his book WILL NOT ATTEND and more! A chilling call from Newbridge legend Racoon Face! And folks call in to talk on things they've tried to like but just don't get![34]	July 28, 2015[34]
32	”JULIE KLAUSNER! JAKE TEMPEST! ANDY KINDLER! SHOWBIZ CRIMES!”	Julie Klausner Andy Kindler	Julie Klausner calls in to talk on the premier of Hulu's Difficult People! Jake Tempest calls in to discuss his time in the band Blue Savage! Andy Kindler checks in on his State of the Industry Address and Tom reviews showbiz crimes with a real criminal lawyer![35]	August 4, 2015[35]
33	”JACK BLACK! I’M SICK OF IT! EL CHAPO! MICHAEL K!”	Jack Black Michael K	The one and only Jack Black calls in to the show! Phones ring on the topic of: I'M SICK OF IT! Michael K of the band The Cynics checks in. Plus a chilling threat from El Chapo![36]	August 11, 2015[36]
34	”PAUL SCHEER AND ROB HUEBEL! MIKEY FROM SOUTH WEST NEWBRIDGE! NEW DOCTOR WHO!”	Paul Scheer Rob Huebel	Paul Scheer and Rob Huebel are live in the studio to hang with Tom and promote their new comedy special Crash Test! Mikey from South West Newbridge calls in with some very specific complaints and threats, and the search for a new Doctor Who begins![37]	August 18, 2015[37]
35	”DAVID WILLIS! GARY THE SQUIRREL! SHUGGY FROM NEWBRIDGE! THIS SUCKS!”	David Willis	David Willis talks about the series finale of Aqua Teen Hunger Force and more! Shuggy from Newbridge asks the listeners to send thoughts to his terrible friend, the return of Gary The Squirrel, and Tom helps callers deal with what sucks in their lives![38]	August 25, 2015[38]
36	”BEST SHOW IN SAN FRANCISCO! LIVE CALLS WITH TOM AND THE CREW!”	Anthony Bedard Jack Boulware Danny Plotnick	A crazy one: the first half is Tom in SF, interviewing Anthony Bedard, Jack Boulware and Danny Plotnick! The second half is Tom calling the studio to talk to AP Mike, Dudio and Kristen Bartlett. Plenty of talk about Mike fainting at a Southside Johnny show and Tom's fear of being stabbed![39]	September 1, 2015[39]
37	”TOM IN TORONTO! DAMIAN FROM F*CKED UP! NEW S&W TOUR DATES! STATEN ISLAND GARBAGE RATS!”	Damian Abraham	Tom sits down for an awesome one-on-one with Damian Abraham from F*cked Up! New Scharpling & Wurster tour dates are announced for Toronto, Boston and Philadelphia, Staten Island Garbage Rats is revived and more![40]	September 8, 2015[40]
38	”50 GREATEST ANIMALS! LIL BUB! TOBY RAKELSON! A NEW AP MIKE SONG! MORE!”	Lil Bub Mike Krol Mac McCaughan Lisa Jane Persky	50 GREATEST ANIMALS! Lil Bub calls in! Toby Rakelson reports live from the Newbridge Death Cab For Cutie show! Pat Byrne, Mike Krol, & Mac McCaughan call in from the road! Lisa Jane Persky! And the debut of AP Mike’s new hit song![41]	September 15, 2015[41]
39	”KEVIN MCDONALD! KEITH & THE GIRL! MORE!”	Michael K Keith Malley Chemda Khalili Danny Hatch Kevin McDonald	Kevin McDonald from Kids In The Hall calls in to discuss his new album, Making Faces! Keith & The Girl & their producer, Danny Hatch, stop by the studio. Discover the BoDeans Peeper! And more![42]	September 22, 2015[42]
40	”PHILLY BOY ROY! IDENTIFY IT! SOUND COLLAGE!”		Philly Boy Roy talks about his friendship with the Pope! The topic is "Identify It" and the listeners help you identify the song or movie you don't know the name of! An epic sound collage, a peeper and more![43]	September 29, 2015[43]
41	”GARY THE SQUIRREL! T*M HEIDECKER! I WAS LIED TO!”	Tim Heidecker	Hear the first installment of Gary and Mike At The Movies! Phones ring with true tales of embarrassment on the topic: I Was Lied To! Someone who may be Tim Heidecker calls in... and more! [44]	October 6, 2015[44]
42	”JULIE KLAUSNER! HAYES DAVENPORT! DICK NORTON!”	Julie Klausner Hayes Davenport Rob Hatch-Miller	Julie Klausner of Difficult People and Hayes Davenport of Hollywood Handbook swing by the studio to hang with Tom and take calls! Sports legend Dick Norton talks about being a champion, and more! [45]	October 13, 2015[45]
43	”NATHAN FIELDER! DR. MANNHEIM! SOUND COLLAGE! #WHENIWASAKID!”	Nathan Fielder	Nathan Fielder, star of Nathan For You on Comedy Central, calls in to chat with Tom on the new season and whether Sully Sullenberger makes his lovers call him hero! Tom's doctor calls from his vacation in Memphis, a brand new sound collage, and phones ring on what people misunderstood as kids with the topic: #WhenIWasAkid! [46]	October 20, 2015[46]
44	”MARTIN COURTNEY! GAIL BENNINGTON! THE NEWBRIDGE WALL!”	Gail Bennington Martin Courtney	Martin Courtney of the band Real Estate swings by for the first ever live music session at the new Best Show studio! The hilarious Gail Bennington of the Sirius/XM radio show Bennington swings by to chat with Tom on the topic #BestShowWorstTheme! PLUS, an epic call from Darren from work uncovering the long lost "NEWBRIDGE WALL" cassette tape! [47]	October 27, 2015[47]
45	”LADY CALLERS ONLY! MATT WALSH! TOBY RAFELSON! GARY THE SQUIRREL!”	Matt Walsh	The first ever LADIES NIGHT - no dude callers! Matt Walsh calls in to discuss his new film, A Better You! Toby Rafelson calls in with a Foo Fighters concert report! A brand new episode of Gary and Mike at The Movies! [48]	November 3, 2015[48]
46	”NO DUDEVEMBER! MARY HOULIHAN! KLIPH NESTEROFF! @BESTSHOW!”	Kliph Nesteroff Mary Houlihan	The second week of all female callers! Mary Houlihan swings by the studio to reveal her paintings of AP Mike and Dudio! Author Kliph Nesteroff tells stories from his great new book The Comedians! Plus the debut of @BESTSHOW! [49]	November 10, 2015[49]
47	”ILLEANA DOUGLAS! FRED FROM HONOLULU! SOUND COLLEGE! GARY TRIVIA!”	Illeana Douglas Fred from Honolulu Chris Gethard	Actor and author Illeanna Douglas calls in to talk about her new book I Blame Dennis Hopper and more! Fred from Honolulu swings by the studio for a visit! Hear the debut of Gary The Squirrel's Trivia Night In America! Plus a brand new sound collage and MUCH MORE! [50]	November 17, 2015[50]
48	”TOM VERSUS GOOGLE! CHET AT NEWBRIDGE ESTATES! THE CONCLUSION OF NODUDEVEMBER!”	Mary Houlihan	Tom takes on Google over the theft of "Come On Y’All It’s Time To Have Fun"! Chet from The Newbridge Estates calls in to talk about the greatest band theme songs! Plus the conclusion of NODUDEVEMBER and more! [51]	November 24, 2015[51]
49	”MAKE TOM LAUGH! AT BESTSHOW! DIRTY GRANDPA!”		Callers try their best to make Tom laugh, Tom reviews the trailer for Dirty Grandpa, and a brand new AT BEST SHOW gives us #SUPERHEROCOMEDIANS! [52]	December 1, 2015[52]
50	”DAVE HILL! NATHAN FIELDER! DAVE WYNDORF! PHILLY BOY ROY!”	Dave Hill Nathan Fielder Dave Wyndorf	Part 2 of #BESTOFBOTHWORLDS with Dave Hill in studio! Dave Wyndorf of Monster Magnet calls in! Nathan Fielder chats with Tom on the season finale of Nathan For You! Plus a prison phone call from Philly Boy Roy! [53]	December 8, 2015[53]
51	”NELLIE MCKAY! JO FIRESTONE! HAYES DAVENPORT! TOBY RAFELSON!”	Nellie McKay Jo Firestone Hayes Davenport	A star-studded show with live music from Nellie McKay! Hayes Davenport from Hollywood Handbook and Jo Firestone from Dr. Gameshow swing by the studio to take calls as #HOLIDAYPROBLEMSOLVERS! Plus, a brand new concert report from Toby Rafelson! [54]	December 15, 2015[54]
52	”BEST SHOW HOLIDAY PARTY! ADAM PALLY! NEIL HAGERTY! GARY THE SQUIRREL!”	Adam Pally Neil Hagerty Mary Houlihan J. Penry Ken Katkin	It's the Best Show holiday party with Adam Pally, Neil Hagerty, Mary Houlihan, J. Penry, Terre T, Ken Katkin, the Best Show Crew, and more! Plus, a call from movie reviewer Bert Morrow, Gary The Squirrel and A.P. Mike sing a special Christmas song and much more! [55]	December 22, 2015[55]
53	”BEST SHOW – THE BEST OF 2015!”		Join A.P. Mike, Jason Gore, and Pat Byrne as they run down their favorite Best Show moments from 2015.[56]	December 29, 2015[56]

2016

No.	Episode title	Guest(s)	Description	Air date
54	”THE BEST SHOW IS BACK! BIG BROTHER RON! #BESTSHOW2016!”		The first Best Show of 2016! Callers suggest songs to get Tom pumped for the new year! Big Brother Ron calls in to discuss his new tattoos and more![57]	January 5, 2016[57]
55	”BOWIE TRIBUTE! SOUND COLLAGE! HEROES! SPECIAL AGENT LEN MARKOWITZ!”		Tom honors David Bowie with personal reflections and a special sound collage! Phones ring on the topic of HEROES! Plus, FBI special agent Len Markowitz calls in to give Tom a life audit and share some news on EL CHAPO![58]	January 12, 2016[58]
56	”CHRIS GETHARD IN STUDIO! STEVEN JENNINGS! MUTANTS ON THE HIGH SEAS?”	Chris Gethard	Chris Gethard swings by Best Show studio to talk about TCGS season 2 and to pitch Tom a Best Show/Gethard Show cruise! Steven Jennings from Entertainment Weekly calls to talk about David Bowie! Vacation Jason speaks on the Impractical Jokers Cruise and MORE![59]	January 19, 2016[59]
57	”RAD MCKINNEY! COEN BROTHERS BEST TO WORST! MOST OFFENSIVE SONG!”		Tom gets a call from extreme sports athlete Rad McKinney on his grinding DVD series! All the Coen Brothers movies are ranked best to worst! Plus, what is the most offensive song ever?[60]	February 2, 2016[60]
58	”SOUND COLLAGE! AVALANCHE BOB! PAPA JOHN! MOST OFFENSIVE SONG: PART 2!”		A classic Best Show! Phones ring on part 2 of "Most Offensive Song"! A brand new sound collage! Hear the latest from Avalanche Bob! Plus, Tom compares his take on the Super Bowl and Mike Francesca![61]	February 9, 2016[61]
59	”THE EVALUATING! A DRUM-O-GRAM FROM MORT! DEADPOOL! MORE!”		Tom solves callers mysteries in "The Evaluating"! A belated birthday drum-o-gram is delivered to Tom from Mort! Plus, Tom's review of Deadpool and much more![62]	February 16, 2016[62]
60	”JONAH RAY! ANDY KINDLER! GARY THE SQUIRREL! KING IN NEWBRIDGE HEIGHTS!”	Jonah Ray Andy Kindler	Jonah Ray visits the studio to talk about his new Seeso series: Hidden America! King in Newbridge Heights calls up and explains his cult to Tom! Plus, Andy Kindler calls and gets the business from Gary the Squirrel![63]	February 23, 2016[63]
61	”GAIL BENNINGTON! LANCE BANGS & CLARE O’KANE! THE LUCKIEST PEOPLE ALIVE!”	Gail Bennington Lance Bangs Clare O'Kane	Gail Bennington from the SiriusXM radio show, Bennington, swings by the studio for her second Best Show visit! Lance Bangs & Clare O’Kane also swing by to talk about their new Vice show, Flophouse! Plus, phones ring on the topic: Luckiest People Alive![64]	March 1, 2016[64]
62	”JULIE KLAUSNER! DANIELLE HENDERSON! SICK MANNING! KIDS AND SENIORS! GARY THE SQUIRREL!”	Julie Klausner Danielle Henderson	Julie Klausner and Danielle Henderson in studio! Sick Manning calls in to talk about his new record! Hear a Kids and Senoirs call-in special! Plus, Gary the Squirrel auditions for AC/DC![65]	March 8, 2016[65]
63	”PHILLY BOY ROY! ALTERNATE UNIVERSES! ISLANDS WORLD PREMIERE! PARENTS CALL IN!”		A classic Best Show! Philly Boy Roy checks in with a rare appearance from his son, Roy Jr.! Hear the world premiere of two great new songs from the band Islands! Phones ring on the topic of Alternate Universes! Tom takes calls from The Best Show crew's parents and more![66]	March 15, 2016[66]
64	”MATHEW TOMPKINS FROM THE SHOUT NETWORK! WHO SCARES YOU? LOSERS HOUR!”		Matthew Tompkins from the Shout! Network calls Tom with some new and exciting TV shows in development! Phones ring on the topic "Who Scares You?" And so much more![67]	March 22, 2016[67]
65	”COMEBACKS! BATMAN V SUPERMAN AND MORE!”		Phones ring on the topic of comebacks! Which ones have been good? Which ones bummed you out? Who do you want to come back? Who do you want to never come back? A review of Batman v Superman and Tom’s review of the LCD Soundsystem reunion shows and much more![68]	March 29, 2016
66	”JON DALY! WHO SUCKS IN PODCASTING!”	Jon Daly	In a special pre-recorded episode of The Best Show, Tom talks to Jon Daly about his new Adult Swim special! Plus another edition of "Who Sucks In Podcasting" and more![69]	April 5, 2016
67	”THE 50 BEST DUOS OF ALL TIME! SOUND COLLAGE! CALIFORNIA TALES!”		Tom and the listeners rank the 50 Best Duos of All Time! A recap of Tom's recent trip to California! Plus, a special sound collage![70]	April 12, 2016
68	”TOM CANNOT COMPLAIN! THE VANCE AND GARY SHOW! ANDY BRECKMAN!”	Andy Breckman Robert Hatch-Miller	For one hour, Tom is NOT allowed to complain! If he does, $10 goes to one of the producers and a matching amount goes to an animal shelter! VANCE returns to The Best Show in the return of THE VANCE AND GARY SHOW! ANDY BRECKMAN calls in to talk to Tom about his new board game and MORE![71]	April 19, 2016
69	”LOVE CONNECTIONS! ANGRIEST WHOPPER! WHO SUCKS IN PODCASTING!”		Tom tries to set-up listeners with other listeners in the first ever BEST SHOW LOVE CONNECTION! Meanwhile, Tom sends the Best Show crew to the nearest Burger King to each try the ANGRIEST WHOPPER! And another installment of: WHO SUCKS IN PODCASTING![72]	April 26, 2016
70	”SCHARPLING’S ARK! KURT VILE! AT BEST SHOW! WHO SUCKS IN PODCASTING!”	Kurt Vile	Tom asks who would make the new world better aboard SCHARPLING’S ARK! Rock god KURT VILE checks in about hanging out with Neil Young in Nashville and more! AT BEST SHOW makes it's return with the topic: #STARWARSCANDYBARS! Plus, another installment of WHO SUCKS IN PODCASTING![73]	May 3, 2016
71	”THE MOVIE GAME! FINAL ROLES! THE MOST FAMOUS PERSON LISTENING?!”	Coco Hames	Callers suggest a few actors and a genre, then Tom creates an entire movie! The search begins for the most famous person listening! Phones ring on the topic of embarrassing FINAL ROLES for famous actors! Plus, a music premier from Modern Baseball![74]	May 10, 2016
72	”THE TOMPERSONATION CONTEST! DR. FECKLER! JASON WOLINER AND JON DALY! SPRAY PAINT PREMIER!”	Brett Davis Jason Woliner Jon Daly	Callers try their best to impersonate Tom! We hear from DR. FECKLER, Tom's personal MD who reveals a bit too much info on Tom! Plus, JASON WOLINER and JON DALY live in studio, and an exclusive music premiere from the band SPRAY PAINT![75]	May 17, 2016
73	”GAIL BENNINGTON! JOE BIDEN! NEIL HAGERTY! NELLIE MCKAY! PHONING IT IN! A GIANT DOG!”	Gail Bennington Neil Hagerty Nellie McKay Sabrina Ellis	A star studded show with GAIL BENNINGTON live in studio! JOE BIDEN tells Tom about his DC hardcore roots! NEIL HAGERTY and NELLIE MCKAY also call in! Plus, find out which great people half-assed it to an insane degree on the topic: PHONING IT IN![76]	May 24, 2016
74	”HAYES DAVENPORT! TIM HEIDECKER! COACH HAYES! COMMENTS SECTION! AT BEST SHOW!”	Hayes Davenport Tim Heidecker	HAYES DAVENPORT from Hollywood Handbook live in the studio! TIM HEIDECKER calls up and tell us all about his new album IN GLENDALE! COACH HAYES recaps Tom throwing the first pitch at the Newbridge Ratmen game! The exciting conclusion of AT BEST SHOW! COMMENTS SECTIONS are dramatically read by Tom and Hayes! Plus, exciting announcements and MORE![77]	May 31, 2016
75	”KURT VILE! BOB MEHR! REPLACEMENTS STEVE! COCO HAMES! NEIL HAGERTY!”	Neil Hagerty Kurt Vile Bob Mehr Coco Hames	WOW! KURT VILE live in studio! BOB MEHR, author of Trouble Boys: The True Story of The Replacements, live in studio! A visit from REPLACEMENTS STEVE, the biggest Replacements fan to ever live! And COCO HAMES from the Ettes is live in studio! Plus NEIL HAGERTY calls from Geneva! Don't miss this historic episode![78]	June 7, 2016
76	”BEST CANDY BAR EVER! RAY RAY HUTCHINS! SOUND COLLAGE!”		Tom asks the big question: WHAT IS THE BEST CANDY BAR EVER?! We hear a call from famous YouTuber RAY RAY HUTCHINS! Plus the triumphant return of the SOUND COLLAGE![79]	June 14, 2016
77	”SHARON HORGAN AND HAYES DAVENPORT IN STUDIO! DAYTON JESSUPS! THE TOP 50 PEOPLE YOU WOULDN’T WANT TO BE HANDCUFFED TO! ANDY KINDLER! NEIL HAGERTY!”	Sharon Horgan Hayes Davenport Andy Kindler Neil Hagerty	SHARON HORGAN and HAYES DAVENPORT swing by the studio! DAYTON JESSUPS calls in with his Best Show theme song submission! ANDY KINDLER and NEIL HAGERTY check in! Plus, phones ring on the topic: TOP 50 PEOPLE YOU WOULDN’T WANT TO BE HANDCUFFED TO![80]	June 21, 2016
78	”SUNSHINE & THE RAIN! TRU TV BINGO! BILLY MERKLEWORTH! NOT IN THIS LIFETIME! SOUND COLLAGE! AT BEST SHOW!”	Sunshine & the Rain Adam Conover Brooke Van Poppelen Brendon Walsh Adam Cayton-Holland	SUNSHINE & THE RAIN swing by the studio for a special set of music and a LIVE SOUND COLLAGE! Tom gets a call from BILLY MERKLEWORTH, a pilot/stand up comedian! AT BEST SHOW, the Best Show hashtag program returns! Phones ring on the topic: NOT IN THIS LIFETIME! Plus: a rousing game of "TRU TV BINGO", with calls from Adam Conover, Brooke Van Poppelen and MORE![81]	June 28, 2016
79	”JOHN HODGMAN! THE TOM SCHARPLINGS SHOW! COOP! MORE!”	Michael K John Hodgman Coop Mary Houlihan	A classic BEST SHOW! JOHN HODGMAN calls from his vacation in Maine! The TOM SCHARPLINGS SHOW, with Tom going deep into his own psyche, changing his emotions at the ring of a bell. Plus, a call from famous artist COOP and MARY HOULIHAN![82]	July 5, 2016
80	”JULIE KLAUSNER! NICK IN UPPER NEWBRIDGE! SABRINA AND ANDREW FROM A GIANT DOG/SWEET SPIRIT! GARY THE SQUIRREL!”	Julie Klausner Sabrina Ellis Andrew Cashen	JULIE KLAUSNER live in studio! Julie chats with Tom about the brand new season of DIFFICULT PEOPLE and so much MORE! NICK IN UPPER NEWBRIDGE calls in to ask Tom about his favorite astronaut! A special LIVE PERFORMANCE by SABRINA AND ANDREW FROM A GIANT DOG and SWEET SPIRIT! GARY THE SQUIRREL debuts his new show "Gary On Garywood"! One of the best episodes ever, do not miss the Woody Allen ending![83]	July 12, 2016
81	”GABE DELAHAYE! SEAN IN WESTBRIDGE! UNPOPULAR OPINIONS! STAND UP TALK! THE DREYFUSS 100!”	Gabe Delahaye	GABE DELAHAYE in studio! SEAN IN WESTBRIDGE calls in to talk to Tom about motorcycles and MORE! Phones ring on the topic: UNPOPULAR OPINIONS! The debut of Tom's STAND UP TALK! Can Tom get Richard Dreyfuss to call up in part one of THE DREYFUSS 100? Listen and find out![84]	July 19, 2016
82	”PHILLY BOY ROY! POKEMON GO FOR TRUCKERS! THE WORST DECISIONS MADE BY OTHERWISE SMART PEOPLE! DREYFUSS 100!”		PHILLY BOY ROY calls in from the Democratic National Convention! The debut of POKEMON GO FOR TRUCKERS! The topic is THE WORST DECISIONS MADE BY OTHERWISE SMART PEOPLE! Plus, the continuing saga/debacle of the DREYFUSS 100![85]	July 26, 2016
83	”ANDY KINDLER! DARREN FROM WORK! GARY THE SQUIRREL! J. PENRY & JUDI ROSEN! THE ORDER OF THINGS 2016!”	Andy Kindler Alicja Trout J. Penry Judi Rosen	A star studded BEST SHOW! ANDY KINDLER calls in to discuss his latest "State of the Industry" address with GARY THE SQUIRREL! J. PENRY and JUDI ROSEN come by the studio for many many laughs! DARREN FROM WORK get's married! Plus, the beginning of everything getting ranked in: THE ORDER OF THINGS 2016![86]	August 2, 2016
84	”MARY HOULIHAN! DARREN FROM WORK! SUICIDE SQUAD! TOM GOES TO NASHVILLE! WHAT IS THE DUMBEST FIRST NAME?”	Mary Houlihan	MARY HOULIHAN in studio! DARREN FROM WORK calls back about his honeymoon! Tom recaps his trip to Tennessee! Phones ring on the topic: WHAT IS THE DUMBEST FIRST NAME? Plus, Tom's review of the movie SUICIDE SQUAD and MORE![87]	August 9, 2016
85	”JEFF FEUERZEIG IN STUDIO! RON MCCALLISTER! AT BEST SHOW! GARY THE SQUIRREL!”	Jeff Feuerzeig Bob Mehr	Director JEFF FEUERZEIG swings by the studio to talk about his new film: AUTHOR: THE JT LEROY STORY and MORE! RON MCCALLISTER talks about his family business! AT BEST SHOW returns on the subject of: STAR WARS FAST FOOD! Plus, GARY THE SQUIRREL and so much more![88]	August 16, 2016
86	”BEST SHOW MINI-SHOW! BEST AND WORST SUMMERS!”		A special MINI SHOW! Tom Scharpling and the Best Show crew talk about SUMMER and what SUMMER is all about! Callers chime in on their BEST and WORST summer and MORE![89]	August 23, 2016
87	”TOM’S SUMMER VACATION! STRANGER THINGS! AVALANCHE BOB!”		A classic Best Show! Tom recaps his summer! Avalanche Bob writes a song for The Best Show! The pros and cons of Barb! And more![90]	August 30, 2016
88	”SAUSAGE PARTY! I GIVE UP! I’ll NEVER GIVE UP! MYSTERY ROCK DUDE!”	Matt Skiba	Tom's long anticipated review of SAUSAGE PARTY! Phones ring on the topic: I GIVE UP! I'LL NEVER GIVE UP! Plus, an unexpected call from someone who says he's in a big rock group! And much MORE![91]	September 6, 2016
89	”LAS VEGAS STORIES! RICK FROM NEWBRIDGE! FREDERICKS FROM NEW PORT RICHIE!”		Tom comes home from LAS VEGAS with an epic celebrity filled story you need to hear to believe! RICK FROM NEWBRIDGE calls in about Mike Love! The return of Fredericks from New Port Richie and MORE![92]	September 13, 2016
90	”CHRIS GETHARD! SAL VULCANO! BEACH BOYS! GARY THE SQUIRREL!”	Chris Gethard Sal Vulcano	BIG! HUGE! SHOW! Live in studio with CHRIS GETHARD and SAL VULCANO! Tom shares a special flashback from when he recorded with THE BEACH BOYS! An all new episode of the GARY THE SQUIRREL Show and MUCH MORE![93]	September 20, 2016
91	”DUH! MORE BEACH BOYS! JIM MURPHY!”	Jim Murphy	The night that proves NONE OF US ARE PERFECT! Tom asks for the dumbest story ever with a winner getting tickets to Goner Fest! Tom shares another special flashback from when he recorded with THE BEACH BOYS! Photographer JIM MURPHY stops by to show Tom his years of interesting celebrity photos and stories galore![94]	September 27, 2016
92	”AT BEST SHOW! GONER FEST! SOUND COLLAGE!”		AT BEST SHOW, the worlds best hashtag game returns with STAR WAS ACTORS! Tom recaps his trip down to GONER FEST! Plus, an epic and extra long SOUND COLLAGE![95]	October 5, 2016
93	”TOM HAS A COLD! COMIC CON! TOM STEALS!”		This week TOM HAS A COLD that he got from COMIC CON! Hear the stories behind his trip to comic con and MORE! Plus, Tom decides to try stealing material for future podcast rip-offs![96]	October 11, 2016
94	”THE BLOWHARD 100! BILLIE B! KURT VILE! HAYES DAVENPORT! ANOTHER VEGAS STORY!”	Hayes Davenport Kurt Vile Jon Solomon Judi Rosen	Tom tallies the list of 100 people who talk like they know everything but don't in: THE BLOWHARD 100! BILLIE B calls in about the new Rock N' Roll Hall of Fame Inductees with a surprise appearance by his uncle ZACHARY BRIMSTEAD! KURT VILE and HAYES DAVENPORT check in! Tom tells ANOTHER VEGAS STORY! Plus, surprise in-studio guest and MORE![97]	October 18, 2016
95	”THE BLOWHARD 100 PART 2! FRED FROM HONOLULU! RUSS FROM WEST NEWBRIDGE! WALLY WACKIMAN RADIO PLAY!”	Fred from Honolulu	Tom continues the Blowhard 100 list. Fred From Honolulu pays the Best Show studio a visit. Russ from West Newbridge calls in. A Wally Wackiman/Z-Man radio play makes its debut.[98]	October 25, 2016
96	”NODUDEVEMBER! RODNEY IN SUB-EAST NEWBRIDGE! BROOKE VAN POPPELEN! WRESTLING!”	Brett Davis Brooke Van Poppelen Jo Firestone	Here ZERO male callers in the triumphant return of NODUDEVEMBER! RODNEY IN SUB-EAST NEWBRIDGE calls in! BROOKE VAN POPPELEN calls in about her new album and more! Plus, Brett Davis and Pat Byrne give a live report from a special WRESTLING TRIP![99]	November 1, 2016
97	”CLASSIC BEST SHOW FROM 2006! DARREN FROM WORK! THE WORLD ENDS! MORE!”	Brett Davis (as MC Steinberg)	A classic "lost" episode of THE BEST SHOW! Originally aired June 27th, 2006 on WFMU! We hear a young Tom take on the hot topics of the day and then slightly lose it.. DARREN FROM WORK calls up with his thoughts on the Red Hot Chili Peppers and more! Plus: creepy predictions, mini revelations and MUCH MORE! Find out all the secrets and why this "lost" show never made it to the archives![100]	November 8, 2016
98	”THE STORY OF TOM’S CAR CRASH! CHIP ZDARSKY! BOBBY FROM “TABLES” EMMA FROM TORONTO! SOUND COLLAGE! MORE!”	Chip Zdarsky Emma from Toronto	A SPECIAL CANADIAN EDITION OF THE BEST SHOW! Tom talks about his horrifying car crash! The amazing comic book artist and writer CHIP ZDARSKY (Howard the Duck/Sex Criminals) and long-time friend of The Best Show EMMA FROM TORONTO swing by the studio to hang out with Tom and list the Top 20 Canadians! BOBBY from the band "TABLES" calls Tom to talk about Oasis and MORE! Plus, a very special SOUND COLLAGE and MUCH MORE![101]	November 15, 2016
99	”PATRICIA ARQUETTE! ORTHO FROM EAST NEWBRIDGE! AP MIKE WRESTLING! JOHN ROSS BOWIE! JAKE FOGELNEST! MARY HOULIHAN! AND MORE!”	Patricia Arquette John Ross Bowie Mary Houlihan Jake Fogelnest Brett Davis	Tom gets celebrities of all stripes to call in and donates money to Community Food Bank of New Jersey for each call! A young man named Ortho calls in to interview Tom. AP Mike recounts his adventure as a wrestling manager. A bunch of other people call and more![102]	November 22, 2016
100	”LAST WEEK OF NODUDEVEMBER! STEP NEPHEW CHIP! RIGHT ROAD/WRONG ROAD! LISK VS. LISK!”		The last week of NoDudeVember! Tom’s STEP NEPHEW CHIP calls to talk about Thanksgiving. Phones ring on the topic: RIGHT ROAD/WRONG ROAD. Plus, AP Mike’s battle with the Long Island Serial Killer begins![103]	November 29, 2016

Bonus podcasts

On Fridays, an additional Best Show-related podcast is released.

The Half Hour of Power

The Half Hour of Power is an overtime show recorded every other week directly following The Best Show. It features many fast-paced unscreened phone calls.

No.	Episode title	Guest(s)	Description	Release date
1	”BONUS SHOW: THE HALF HOUR OF POWER EPISODE 1"	AP Mike, Jason Gore, Pat Byrne, Marcia Neumeier	Recorded immediately after the February 10th, 2015 program.[104]	February 13, 2015[104]
2	”BONUS SHOW: THE HALF HOUR OF POWER EPISODE 2"	AP Mike, Jason Gore, Pat Byrne, Kristen Bartlett	Recorded immediately after the February 17th, 2015 program.[105]	February 20, 2015[105]
3	”BONUS SHOW: THE HALF HOUR OF POWER EPISODE 3"	Terre T, AP Mike, Jason Gore, Pat Byrne	Recorded immediately after the February 24th, 2015 program.[106]	February 27, 2015[106]
4(1)	”BONUS SHOW: THE HALF HOUR OF POWER EPISODE 4"	AP Mike, Jason Gore, Pat Byrne, Scott Teplin	Recorded immediately after the March 16th, 2015 program.[107]	March 20, 2015
4(2)	”BONUS SHOW: THE HALF HOUR OF POWER EPISODE 4 (2)”	AP Mike, Jason Gore, Pat Byrne	Recorded immediately after the March 31st, 2015 program.[108]	April 3, 2015
5	”BONUS SHOW: THE HALF HOUR OF POWER EPISODE 5”	Julie Klausner, AP Mike, Pat Byrne, Jason Gore	Recorded immediately after the April 14th, 2015 program.[109]	April 17, 2015[109]
6	”BONUS SHOW: THE HALF HOUR OF POWER EPISODE 6”	AP Mike, Pat Byrne, Jason Gore	Recorded immediately after the May 15th, 2015 program.[110]	May 15, 2015[110]
7	”BONUS SHOW: THE HALF HOUR OF POWER EPISODE 7”	AP Mike, Pat Byrne, Jason Gore	Recorded immediately after the May 26th, 2015 program.[111]	May 29, 2015[111]
8	”THE HALF HOUR OF POWER EPISODE 8”	AP Mike, Jason Gore, Kristen Bartlett, Will Gallagher, Pat Byrne	Recorded immediately after the June 23rd, 2015 program.[112]	June 26, 2015[112]
9	”THE HALF HOUR OF POWER EPISODE 9”	AP Mike, Jason Gore, Kristen Bartlett, Pat Byrne, J. Penry	Recorded immediately after the July 10th, 2015 program.[113]	July 10, 2015[113]
10	”THE HALF HOUR OF POWER EPISODE 10”	AP Mike, Jason Gore, Kristen Bartlett, Pat Byrne	Recorded immediately after the July 17th, 2015 program.[114]	July 24, 2015[114]
11	”THE HALF HOUR OF POWER EPISODE 11”	AP Mike, Jason Gore, Pat Byrne, Charlie Hankin, Dave from Knoxville	Recorded immediately after the August 4th, 2015 program.[115]	August 7, 2015[115]
12	”THE HALF HOUR OF POWER EPISODE 12”	AP Mike, Jason Gore, Pat Byrne	Recorded immediately before the August 25th, 2015 program.[116]	August 28, 2015[116]
13	”THE HALF HOUR OF POWER EPISODE 13”	AP Mike, Kristen Bartlett, Jason Gore	Recorded immediately after the September 15th, 2015 program.[117]	September 18, 2015[117]
14	”THE HALF HOUR OF POWER EPISODE 14”	AP Mike, Jason Gore	Recorded immediately after the September 29th, 2015 program.[118]	October 2, 2015[118]
15	”THE HALF HOUR OF POWER EPISODE 15”	AP Mike, Pat Byrne	Recorded immediately after the October 20th, 2015 program.[119]	October 23, 2015[119]
16	”THE HALF HOUR OF POWER EPISODE 16”	AP Mike, Pat Byrne, Jason Gore, Kristen Bartlett	Recorded immediately after the November 3, 2015 program.[120]	November 6, 2015[120]
17	”THE HALF HOUR OF POWER EPISODE 17”	AP Mike, Jason Gore, Drennen Quinn, Hannah Marcus, Fred from Honolulu	Recorded immediately after the November 17, 2015 program.[121]	November 20, 2015[121]
18	”THE HALF HOUR OF POWER EPISODE 18”	AP Mike, Jason Gore, Pat Byrne, Kristen Bartlett	Recorded immediately after the December 1, 2015 program.[122]	December 4, 2015[122]
19	”THE HALF HOUR OF POWER EPISODE 19”	Neil Hagerty, AP Mike, Terre T, Jason Gore, Fred From Honolulu, Judi Rosen, Martin Celis, J. Penry, Pat Byrne, and MORE!	Recorded immediately after the December 22, 2015 program.[123]	December 26, 2015[123]
20	”THE HALF HOUR OF POWER EPISODE 20”	AP Mike, Pat Byrne and a special call from Andy Kindler	Recorded immediately after the January 12, 2016 program.[124]	January 15, 2016[124]
21	”THE HALF HOUR OF POWER EPISODE 21”	AP Mike, Pat Byrne, Jason Gore	Recorded immediately after the February 2, 2016 program.[125]	February 5, 2016[125]
22	”THE HALF HOUR OF POWER EPISODE 22”	AP Mike, Pat Byrne, Kristen Bartlett, Jason Gore	Recorded immediately after the February 16, 2016 program.[126]	February 19, 2016[126]
23	”THE HALF HOUR OF POWER EPISODE 23”	AP Mike, Pat Byrne, Jason Gore, Roxy Lange	Recorded immediately after the March 8, 2016 program.[127]	March 11, 2016[127]
24	”THE HALF HOUR OF POWER EPISODE 24”	AP Mike, Jason Gore, Pat Byrne, Kristen Bartlett	Recorded immediately after the March 22, 2016 program.[128]	March 25, 2016[128]
25 (1)	”THE HALF HOUR OF POWER EPISODE 25 (1)”	AP Mike, Jason Gore, Pat Byrne, Lisa Chandler, Alex Scordelis	Recorded immediately after the March 29, 2016 program.[129]	April 8, 2016
25 (2)	”THE HALF HOUR OF POWER EPISODE 25(2)”	AP Mike, Jason Gore, Pat Byrne, Rob Hatch-Miller	Recorded immediately after the April 19, 2016 program.[130]	April 22, 2016
26	”THE HALF HOUR OF POWER EPISODE 26”	AP Mike, Jason Gore, Pat Byrne, Alex Brizel, Scott Rogowsky	Recorded immediately after the May 3, 2016 program.[131]	May 6, 2016
28	”THE HALF HOUR OF POWER EPISODE 28”	AP Mike, Pat Byrne, Gail Bennington, Jack	Recorded immediately after the May 24, 2016 program.[132]	May 27, 2016
29	”THE HALF HOUR OF POWER EPISODE 29”	AP Mike, Terre T, Jason Gore, Pat Byrne, Sunshine & The Rain	Recorded immediately after the June 28, 2016 program.[133]	July 1, 2016
30	”THE HALF HOUR OF POWER EPISODE 30”	AP Mike, Kristen Bartlett, Jason Gore, Pat Byrne	Recorded immediately after the July 26, 2016 program.[134]	July 29, 2016
31	”THE HALF HOUR OF POWER EPISODE 31”	AP Mike, Kristen Bartlett, Jason Gore, Pat Byrne, Mary Houlihan	Recorded immediately after the August 9, 2016 program.[135]	August 12, 2016
32	”THE HALF HOUR OF POWER EPISODE 32”	Jason Gore, Eric White, Scott Teplin, Jon Solomon	Recorded immediately after the August 30, 2016 program.[136]	September 2, 2016
33	”THE HALF HOUR OF POWER EPISODE 33”	AP Mike, Jason Gore, Pat Byrne, Jim Murphy and a special call from Beverly Ginsberg	Recorded immediately after the September 27, 2016 program.[137]	September 30, 2016
34	”THE HALF HOUR OF POWER EPISODE 34”	AP Mike, Jason Gore, Pat Byrne, Martin Degrell	Recorded immediately after the October 11, 2016 program.[138]	October 14, 2016
35	”THE HALF HOUR OF POWER EPISODE 35”	AP Mike, Jason Gore, Pat Byrne, Mitch Cady, Brett Davis	Recorded immediately after the November 1, 2016 program.[139]	November 4, 2016
36	”THE HALF HOUR OF POWER EPISODE 36”	AP Mike, Jason Gore, Kristen Bartlett	Recorded immediately after the November 22, 2016 program.[140]	November 25, 2016

Best Show Bests

Best Show Bests is a 'best of' show featuring clips of The Best Show, often of Jon Wurster calls.

No.	Episode title	Guest(s)	Release date
1	”BEST SHOW BESTS #1 – The Best Of The Best Show!”		March 13, 2015[141]
2	”BEST SHOW BESTS #2 – The Best Of The Best Show!”		March 27, 2015[142]
3	”BEST SHOW BESTS #3 – An interview with John Oliver”	John Oliver	April 10, 2015[143]
4	”BEST SHOW BESTS #4 – A call from Chad Gufton!”		April 24, 2015[144]
5	”BEST SHOW BESTS #5 – Brett Gelman and Jason Woliner!”	Brett Gelman Jason Woliner	May 8, 2015[145]
6	”BEST SHOW BESTS #6 – Thor from Newbridge Heights!”		May 22, 2015[146]
7	”BEST SHOW BESTS #7 – Tim Heidecker and Gregg Turkington!”	Gregg Turkington Tim Heidecker	June 5, 2015[147]
8	”BEST SHOW BESTS #8 – A Call from Skip Magellan, Tom’s Mailman!”		June 19, 2015[148]
9	”BEST SHOW BESTS #9 – An Interview with Ellie Kemper!”	Ellie Kemper	July 3, 2015[149]
10(1)	”BEST SHOW BESTS #10 – Zachary Brimstead Calls About Barbershop Prog.”		July 17, 2015[150]
10(2)	”BEST SHOW BESTS #10 – Ty Monroe Calls from Jail.”		July 31, 2015[151]
11	”BEST SHOW BESTS #11 – Matt Walsh”	Matt Walsh	August 14, 2015[152]
12	”BEST SHOW BESTS #12 – Philly Boy Roy”		August 21, 2015[153]
13	”BEST SHOW BESTS #13 – A Call From Andy Kindler”	Andy Kindler	September 4, 2015[154]
14	”BEST SHOW BESTS #14 – Tom’s Brother Ron Calls”		September 11, 2015[155]
15	”BEST SHOW BESTS #15 – A Call from Bruce in Rumson, NJ”		October 9, 2015[156]
16	”BEST SHOW BESTS #16 – Kristen Schaal”	Kristen Schaal	October 16, 2015[157]
17	”BEST SHOW BESTS #17 – Tribute Band Booker Alder Lansingdon”		October 30, 2015[158]
18	”BEST SHOW BESTS #18 – Bryce Calls About The Grateful Dead”		November 13, 2015[159]
19	”BEST SHOW BESTS #19 – Sheldon Jennings Calls In for Wonderkid Toby Jennings”		November 27, 2015[160]
20	”BEST SHOW BESTS #20 – Molly Shannon”	Molly Shannon	December 11, 2015[161]
21	”BEST SHOW BESTS #21 – Philly Boy Roy Reads ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas Redux”		December 18, 2015[162]
22	”BEST SHOW BESTS #22 – Matthew Tompkins from the Shout! Network”		January 1, 2016[163]
23	”BEST SHOW BESTS #23 – In LA with Carl the Sound Engineer, Lisa Jane Persky, Joe Mande and Gabe Delahaye”	Lisa Jane Persky Joe Mande Gabe Delahaye	January 8, 2016[164]
24	”BEST SHOW BESTS #24 – Guitarist Rip Chrysler”		January 22, 2016[165]
25	”BEST SHOW BESTS #25 – Mark in Newbridge Lows”		January 29, 2016[166]
26	”BEST SHOW BESTS #26 – A Call from Yo La Tengo Super Fan Billy (featuring Yo La Tengo!)”	Yo La Tengo	February 12, 2016[167]
27(1)	”BEST SHOW BESTS #27 – A Call from Newbridge Legend Raccoon Face (featuring Adam Resnick)!”	Adam Resnick	February 26, 2016[168]
27(2)	”BEST SHOW BESTS #27 – Paul Scheer Calls In About the Top 100 Fictional Characters!”	Paul Scheer	March 4, 2016[169]
28	”BEST SHOW BESTS #28 – Three Short Calls from 80’s Rick, Thaddeus in Oldbridge, and Pip from West Newbridge!”		March 18, 2016[170]
29	”BEST SHOW BESTS #29 – A Call from Newbridge Ratmen Centerfielder Percy Hobart”		April 1, 2016
30	”BEST SHOW BESTS #30 – Tom’s Brother Ron Calls Tom in LA (featuring Patton Oswalt and Lisa Jane Persky)”	Lisa Jane Persky Patton Oswalt	April 15, 2016
31	”BEST SHOW BESTS #31 – An In-Studio Conversation with Kevin Corrigan”	Kevin Corrigan	April 29, 2016
32	”BEST SHOW BESTS #32 – Philly Boy Roy Interviews Paul Rudd”	Paul Rudd	May 13, 2016
33	”BEST SHOW BESTS #33 – Bryce Calls About The Final Grateful Dead Show”		May 20, 2016
34	”BEST SHOW BESTS #34 – Adam Resnick”	Adam Resnick	June 3, 2016
35	”BEST SHOW BESTS #35 – An Anonymous ‘Muppets’ Writer Who May Or May Not Be Tim Heidecker Calls”	Tim Heidecker	June 10, 2016
36	”BEST SHOW BESTS #36 – Blue Savage Singer Jake Tempest”		June 24, 2016
37	”BEST SHOW BESTS #37 – Mikey From South West Newbridge”		July 8, 2016
38	”BEST SHOW BESTS #38 – An Interview with Jack Black”	Jack Black	July 22, 2016
40	”BEST SHOW BESTS #40 – Philly Boy Roy’s New Reality Show”		August 5, 2016
41	”BEST SHOW BESTS #41 – Shuggy from Newbridge”		August 19, 2016
42	”BEST SHOW BESTS #42 – An Interview With Yo La Tengo”	Yo La Tengo	August 26, 2016
42(2)	”BEST SHOW BESTS #42 – Toby Rafelson, Death Cab for Cutie Show Report”		September 9, 2016
43	”BEST SHOW BEST #43 – A Call from Peyton Reed”	Peyton Reed	September 23, 2016
44	”BEST SHOW BESTS #44 – Alleged Sports Legend Dick Norton”		October 7, 2016
45	”BEST SHOW BESTS #45 – Darren from Work Unearths ‘The Newbridge Wall’”		October 21, 2016
46	”BEST SHOW BESTS #46 – Dr. Mannheim. Tom’s Doctor”		October 28, 2016
47	”BEST SHOW BESTS #47 – Kevin McDonald”	Kevin McDonald	November 11, 2016
48	”BEST SHOW BESTS #48 – Toby Rafelson Report From a Foo Fighters Show”		November 18, 2016
49	”BEST SHOW BESTS #49 – Philly Boy Roy Is Friends with The Pope”		December 2, 2016

One on One with Gary the Squirrel

One on One with Gary the Squirrel is an interview show hosted by the main puppet of The Best Show, Gary the Squirrel.

No.	Episode title	Guest(s)	Description	Release date
1	”ONE ON ONE WITH GARY THE SQUIRREL: EP 1 – ANDY KINDLER”	Andy Kindler	This week's guest is Andy Kindler.[171]	May 1, 2015[171]
2	”ONE ON ONE WITH GARY THE SQUIRREL: EP 2 – JAKE FOGELNEST”	Jake Fogelnest	This week's guest is Jake Fogelnest.[172]	June 12, 2015[172]

Best Show, Best Calls

Best Show, Best Calls is a sampler of "some of the best and most memorable calls"^[173] taken from both the main show and The Half Hour of Power.

No.	Episode title	Guest(s)	Description	Release date
1	”Best Show, Best Calls – 1”	Paul Rudd Charley Morgan Julie Klausner	Paul Rudd with Charley Morgan, Name My Band with Julie Klausner, the first appearance of Avalanche Bob, and MORE![173]	July 17, 2015[173]

Gary the Squirrel's Broadcasting Boot Camp

Hear the real inside scoop from a storied broadcast professional as he takes on a few amateurs in a rigorous head-to-head training session!^[174]

No.	Episode title	Guest(s)	Release date
1	”GARY THE SQUIRREL’S BROADCASTING BOOT CAMP! – #1”	Jason Gore Pat Byrne	June 17, 2016
2	”GARY THE SQUIRREL’S BROADCASTING BOOT CAMP! – #2 WITH JULIE KLAUSNER!”	Julie Klausner Therese Mahler AP Mike Jason Gore Pat Byrne	July 15, 2016
3	”GARY THE SQUIRREL’S BROADCASTING BOOT CAMP! – #3	Terre T AP Mike Jason Gore Pat Byrne	September 16, 2016

Best Show Gems

Best Show Gems was a bi-weekly best of podcast that ran concurrently with The Best Show on WFMU from 2009 to 2013. Best Show Bests has since taken its place.

Release date	Original air date	Description[175]
February 23, 2009	November 8, 2005	A call from the owner of Club Pizzazz
March 11, 2009	January 15, 2002	Philly Boy Roy's first call
March 23, 2009	June 26, 2001	Augie Richards, owner of Ye Olde Burger Barn
April 6, 2009	February 25, 2003	Shout! Network's spring lineup
April 20, 2009	July 11, 2006	Judge Montgomery Davies
May 4, 2009	December 2, 2003	Ryan Adams Unfair Record Review
May 18, 2009	June 5, 2007	The Gorch Storms the WFMU Studio
June 1, 2009	April 4, 2006	The King of Coatchecks
June 15, 2009	June 4, 2002	Brett Haskins and 'The Clash'
June 29, 2009	January 2, 2007	Trip Whiting Talks About Planet GG
July 13, 2009	February 12, 2002	Barry Levitz Talks About Punk
July 27, 2009	February 19, 2002	Barry Levitz Returns
August 10, 2009	January 16, 2007	Brock Peuchk, Neighborhood Hero
August 24, 2009	November 20, 2001	A Call from a Smirnoff Ice Regional Sales Director
September 7, 2009	August 5, 2003	Bill Cheetah Takes Over the Show
September 21, 2009	August 5, 2003	The Sleaziest Rocker of All Time
October 5, 2009	October 12, 2004	A Call from Dr. Dandy Dan Dannington
October 19, 2009	July 24, 2007	Bob from Newbridge Offers Unique Takes on Current Events
November 2, 2009	December 6, 2005	Hal from Newbridge Vinyl Siding Loves His Families
November 16, 2009	August 15, 2006	Anything, Inc.
November 30, 2009	September 19, 2006	Tom's Neighbor
December 14, 2009	November 12, 2002	Tom's Co-Worker Ron Templeton
December 28, 2009	October 24, 2006	A Call from a Reality Show Celebrity with a Rock Star Swagger
January 11, 2010	November 29, 2005	Listener Mac Calls in and Talks About Rock Music
January 25, 2010	November 21, 2006	Tom vs. Billy Crystal
February 8, 2010	March 29, 2005	Actor Jeffrey Ludell
February 22, 2010	May 22, 2007	Power Pop Pop-Pop
March 8, 2010	August 26, 2003	Newbridge Neighborhood Watch
March 22, 2010	March 1, 2005	Mike Sajak
April 5, 2010	November 28, 2006	A Call from a Poor Millionaire
April 19, 2010	June 6, 2006	A Call from Tom's Old Friend Keith Schwarzendruber
May 3, 2010	June 7, 2005	PerformaFog
May 17, 2010	July 27, 2004	Hot Rockin' Ronny Calls from a Political Convention
May 31, 2010	February 6, 2007	Kip Palfner, Tom's Trivia-Obsessed Co-Worker
June 14, 2010	August 2, 2005	A Talk with Mark Michaels, Publisher of Pizza Aficionado Magazine
June 28, 2010	April 8, 2003	Bruce Willis Gets a Prank Call
July 12, 2010	April 15, 2003	Bruce Willis Storms the Studio
July 26, 2010	January 9, 2007	A Call from a Drunk Driver
August 9, 2010	November 25, 2008	Little Bill and Big Bill
August 23, 2010	June 2, 2009	Paul Scheer Talks About Piranha 3D
September 6, 2010	May 25, 2004	Tom's High School Classmate Has Found Freedom
September 20, 2010	June 19, 2001	Tom Interviews 'Mr. Loophole', Tony Torgvort, Author of 'The System'
October 4, 2010	May 29, 2007	Matthew Tompkins Works for ABC Now
October 18, 2010	July 5, 2005	An Interview with the Author of 'Roadie Rage'
November 1, 2010	December 3, 2002	The Return of Barry Dworkin
November 15, 2010	January 27, 2009	A Call from Bernie Taupin
November 29, 2010	January 8, 2002	Hot Rockin' Ronny Calls from Georgia
December 13, 2010	July 27, 2004	Tom Zings WFMU DJ Hova, Talks to a Caller About Studio 54, and Sings Belle & Sebastian
December 27, 2010	December 16, 2003	Reggie from Survivor
January 10, 2011	July 27, 2004	Polyphonic Spree and Brian Wilson Unfair Record Reviews
January 24, 2011	January 15, 2008	Matthew Tompkins is Back on the Shout! Network
February 7, 2011	October 25, 2005	One on One News
February 21, 2011	November 25, 2003	Freddy Harmon Wants to Be Tom's Personal Magician
March 7, 2011	July 3, 2001	Augie Richards Takes the Batter Butler on the Road
March 21, 2011	September 23, 2008	An Interview with Chris Langstrom from The Wednesday Rockets
April 4, 2011	August 8, 2006	A Call from Gene Simmons
April 18, 2011	September 23, 2008	A Call from a Foo Fighters Fan
May 2, 2011	June 27, 2006	Reverend Ken Miller of Newbridge Episcopalian
May 16, 2011	November 28, 2000	Zachary Brimstead, Esq.
May 30, 2011	May 15, 2007	Tom's Brother Dom Calls In
June 13, 2011	February 13, 2007	A Call from Linus, a Blogger from South South Newbridge
June 27, 2011	August 14, 2001	Tom Gets a Call from High School Bully Troy Dershman
July 11, 2011	July 17, 2007	Hammerhead Talks About the Newbridge Hardcore Scene
July 25, 2011	August 13, 2002	A Call from Roderick J. Martinez, Esq.
August 8, 2011	July 28, 2009	R.B. Calls About The Gathering Of The Juggalos
August 22, 2011	October 14, 2003	A Call from Paul 'Golf Nuts' Shwartzendruber
September 5, 2011	December 30, 2008	Shawn in Rampridge Survived a Plane Crash
September 19, 2011	April 24, 2007	An In-Studio Appearance by Seth Galifianakis
October 3, 2011	December 21, 2004	A Call from Maurice Kern and Hot Rockin' Ronny
October 17, 2011	May 12, 2009	A Visit from Del the Pizza Guy (with In-Studio Guests Aimee Mann and Patton Oswalt)
October 31, 2011	May 13, 2008	Bill from Consolidated Cardboard Can't Keep His Story Straight
November 14, 2011	April 5, 2005	The Son of the Bassist from The Ventures Calls In
November 28, 2011	May 6, 2008	A Visit from Zachary Brimstead, Esq.
December 12, 2011	August 28, 2007	Darren from Work Shakes His Moneymaker to the Greasy Funk
December 26, 2011	Various shows from 2005 to 2008	It's a Best Show Gems Holiday Extravagonza! [clip show]
January 9, 2012	June 16, 2009	A Call from Rex, A Real Villain
January 23, 2012	June 23, 2009	The Brushman Confronts Tom
February 6, 2012	January 31, 2006	Marky Ramone's Romance Novel
February 20, 2012	July 22, 2008	BJ Bryson from The Bridge
March 5, 2012	March 31, 2009	Rick Remington from Newbridge High School Athletic Association
March 19, 2012	April 24, 2007	A Call from Newbridge Acres
April 2, 2012	February 10, 2004	Black Tyger
April 16, 2012	June 19, 2007	Some Exciting News About Power Pop Pop-Pop
April 30, 2012	January 13, 2009	The Newbridge Hot Dog Vendor Situation
May 14, 2012	July 3, 2007	Philly Boy Roy Goes to Weirdowood
May 28, 2012	February 4, 2003	Matt Walsh Promotes 'Old School'
June 11, 2012	July 29, 2008	A Call from Dr. Myers, Tom's Therapist
June 25, 2012	May 20, 2008	Paul Needs Tom's Relationship Book
July 9, 2012	July 7, 2009	Todd Palin Had a Great 4 July
July 23, 2012	November 30, 2004	The Robin Hood of the Hardwood
August 6, 2012	March 25, 2003	Kenny Dupree Promotes 'Freedom Bombs'
August 20, 2012	June 30, 2009	Ben Vollrath Got Sued by Michael Jackson
September 3, 2012	May 21, 2002	Mike Healy Argues with Tom About DVDs
September 17, 2012	May 30, 2006	An Argument About the CNN News Crawl
October 1, 2012	June 22, 2010	Philly Boy Roy Talks About the World Cup with John Hodgman and John Oliver
October 15, 2012	November 24, 2009	Bryce Calls About Frank Zappa
October 29, 2012	August 19, 2008	The 2008 Newbridge Mayubernational Debate
November 12, 2012	November 19, 2002	Tom Calls Corey Harris to Settle a Bet
November 26, 2012	July 27, 2010	Phil from Newishbridge Talks SNL Trivia with John Mulaney
December 10, 2012	November 30, 2010	Author Steven Jennings Talks About His Bruce Springsteen Book
December 24, 2012	December 23, 2008	Philly Boy Roy Is Having a Reggae Christmas
January 7, 2013	June 17, 2003	A Call from Madman, Mann & Mann
January 21, 2013	December 1, 2009	Aimee Mann and Todd Barry Get a Call from 80's Rick
February 4, 2013	July 10, 2007	Philly Boy Roy and Patton Oswalt Talk About Rambocky
February 18, 2013	March 30, 2010	A Visit from Beatles Expert Milt Mortner
March 4, 2013	April 1, 2008	Sleepy Jeff
March 18, 2013	December 4, 2001	Danny Phipps from Glass Houses, America's Number One Billy Joel Tribute Band
April 1, 2013	January 6, 2009	Psychic Kelvin Juniper
April 15, 2013	February 21, 2006	Craig Cooper from Radio Hut Calls About the hutPod
April 29, 2013	July 8, 2003	An Interview with Terry Fritch, Director of 'Weapons of Mass Deception'
May 13, 2013	July 27, 2010	A Visit from Author Rick Higgins
May 27, 2013	November 24, 2009	Terrence, a Hipster from Billyburg
June 10, 2013	December 12, 2006	A Call from a Major Player in the Music Biz
June 24, 2013	September 15, 2009	Karl, Brother of Carl, Son of Carl and Kharl
July 8, 2013	July 6, 2010	Recording Engineer Rick Spangler Thinks a Lot of Things Suck
July 22, 2013	June 17, 2008	The Order of Everything
August 5, 2013	May 4, 2004	Tom vs OnStar
August 19, 2013	November 9, 2010	Rick DeBetto from DeBetto and Nephews Fine Dining
September 2, 2013	March 24, 2009	Tom's Cousin Hutch Is On a Health Kick
September 16, 2013	April 1, 2008	A Call from Jeep Cherokee Wilson
September 30, 2013	August 7, 2001	Hot Rockin' Ronny Calls from KPRN Kern Radio
October 14, 2013	July 13, 2010	A Call from Basketball Coach Rich McGuiness
October 28, 2013	October 31, 2000	A Halloween Interview with The Creature from POUT
November 11, 2013	March 22, 2005	Mike Sajak Is Having a Meltdown
November 25, 2013	July 13, 2010	Recording Engineer Rick Spangler Thinks a Lot of Things Smell
December 9, 2013	June 9, 2009	A Call from Tom's Godfather Butch Daffodil
December 23, 2013	December 21, 2010	Philly Boy Roy Reads 'Twas the Night Before Christmas, Philly-Style', featuring Kurt Vile

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23. "MOLLY SHANNON! TRIBUTE BANDS! MOLD TOMMY!". 6 May 2015. Retrieved 2015-07-10.
24. "Marc Maron! Sheldon Jennings! Luckiest Person alive!". 13 May 2015. Retrieved 2015-07-10.
25. "Chris Gethard! Matthew Tompkins from Shout Network! #ReplaceHarry!". 20 May 2015. Retrieved 2015-07-10.
26. "Bowling Alley Confessions! Mark in Newbridge Lows! And The WORST caller EVER!". 27 May 2015. Retrieved 2015-07-10.
27. "Yo La Tengo! The Return Of Spike! Super Fan Billy!". 3 June 2015. Retrieved 2015-07-10.
28. "KEVIN CORRIGAN! GARY THE SQUIRREL! RICKY FROM NEWBRIDGE!". 10 June 2015. Retrieved 2015-07-10.
29. "PAUL RUDD! PHILLY BOY ROY!". 17 June 2015. Retrieved 2015-07-10.
30. "WORST 100 CHARACTERS! PERCY HOBART! MIKE KROL!". 24 June 2015. Retrieved 2015-07-10.
31. "PATTON OSWALT! TOM'S BROTHER RON SCHARPLING! LISA JANE PERSKY! GARY THE SQUIRREL! HAYES AND SEAN FROM HOLLYWOOD HANDBOOK! SOUND COLLAGE!". 1 July 2015. Retrieved 2015-07-10.
32. "BRYCE! WORST 100 PART 2! CHARLEY MORGAN! J PENRY!". 8 July 2015. Retrieved 2015-07-10.
33. "PEYTON REED! PHILLY BOY ROY! WORST 100 PART 3!". 22 July 2015. Retrieved 2015-08-08.
34. "ADAM RESNICK! RACOON FACE! I JUST DON'T GET IT!". 29 July 2015. Retrieved 2015-08-08.
35. "JULIE KLAUSNER! JAKE TEMPEST! ANDY KINDLER! SHOWBIZ CRIMES!". 5 August 2015. Retrieved 2015-08-08.
36. "JACK BLACK! I'M SICK OF IT! EL CHAPO! MICHAEL K!". 12 August 2015. Retrieved 2015-08-12.
37. "PAUL SCHEER AND ROB HUEBEL! MIKEY FROM SOUTH WEST NEWBRIDGE! NEW DOCTOR WHO!". 19 August 2015. Retrieved 2015-08-19.
38. "DAVID WILLIS! GARY THE SQUIRREL! SHUGGY FROM NEWBRIDGE! THIS SUCKS!". 26 August 2015. Retrieved 2015-08-26.
39. "BEST SHOW IN SAN FRANCISCO! LIVE CALLS WITH TOM AND THE CREW!". 2 September 2015. Retrieved 2015-09-04.
40. "TOM IN TORONTO! DAMIAN FROM F*CKED UP! NEW S&W TOUR DATES! STATEN ISLAND GARBAGE RATS!". 9 September 2015. Retrieved 2015-09-09.
41. "50 GREATEST ANIMALS! LIL BUB! TOBY RAKELSON! A NEW AP MIKE SONG! MORE!". 16 September 2015. Retrieved 2015-09-16.
42. "KEVIN MCDONALD! KEITH & THE GIRL! MORE!". 23 September 2015. Retrieved 2015-09-23.
43. "PHILLY BOY ROY! IDENTIFY IT! SOUND COLLAGE!". 30 September 2015. Retrieved 2015-09-30.
44. "GARY THE SQUIRREL! T*M HEIDECKER! I WAS LIED TO!". 7 October 2015. Retrieved 2015-10-07.
45. "JULIE KLAUSNER! HAYES DAVENPORT! DICK NORTON!". 14 October 2015. Retrieved 2015-10-14.
46. "NATHAN FIELDER! DR. MANNHEIM! SOUND COLLAGE! #WHENIWASAKID!". 21 October 2015. Retrieved 2015-10-21.
47. "MARTIN COURTNEY! GAIL BENNINGTON! THE NEWBRIDGE WALL!". 28 October 2015. Retrieved 2015-10-28.
48. "LADY CALLERS ONLY! MATT WALSH! TOBY RAFELSON! GARY THE SQUIRREL!". 4 November 2015. Retrieved 2015-11-04.
49. "NO DUDEVEMBER! MARY HOULIHAN! KLIPH NESTEROFF! @BESTSHOW!". 11 November 2015. Retrieved 2015-11-11.
50. "ILLEANA DOUGLAS! FRED FROM HONOLULU! SOUND COLLEGE! GARY TRIVIA!". 18 November 2015. Retrieved 2015-11-18.
51. "TOM VERSUS GOOGLE! CHET AT NEWBRIDGE ESTATES! THE CONCLUSION OF NODUDEVEMBER!". 25 November 2015. Retrieved 2015-11-25.
52. "MAKE TOM LAUGH! AT BESTSHOW! DIRTY GRANDPA!". 2 December 2015. Retrieved 2015-12-02.
53. "DAVE HILL! NATHAN FIELDER! DAVE WYNDORF! PHILLY BOY ROY!". 9 December 2015. Retrieved 2015-12-09.
54. "NELLIE MCKAY! JO FIRESTONE! HAYES DAVENPORT! TOBY RAFELSON!". 16 December 2015. Retrieved 2015-12-16.
55. "BEST SHOW HOLIDAY PARTY! ADAM PALLY! NEIL HAGERTY! GARY THE SQUIRREL!". 23 December 2015. Retrieved 2015-12-23.
56. "BEST SHOW – THE BEST OF 2015!". 30 December 2015. Retrieved 2015-12-30.
57. "THE BEST SHOW IS BACK! BIG BROTHER RON! #BESTSHOW2016!". 6 January 2016. Retrieved 2016-01-06.
58. "BOWIE TRIBUTE! SOUND COLLAGE! HEROES! SPECIAL AGENT LEN MARKOWITZ!". 13 January 2016. Retrieved 2016-01-13.
59. "CHRIS GETHARD IN STUDIO! STEVEN JENNINGS! MUTANTS ON THE HIGH SEAS?". 20 January 2016. Retrieved 2016-01-20.
60. "RAD MCKINNEY! COEN BROTHERS BEST TO WORST! MOST OFFENSIVE SONG!". 3 February 2016. Retrieved 2016-02-03.
61. "SOUND COLLAGE! AVALANCHE BOB! PAPA JOHN! MOST OFFENSIVE SONG: PART 2!". 11 February 2016. Retrieved 2016-02-11.
62. "THE EVALUATING! A DRUM-O-GRAM FROM MORT! DEADPOOL! MORE!". 17 February 2016. Retrieved 2016-02-19.
63. "JONAH RAY! ANDY KINDLER! GARY THE SQUIRREL! KING IN NEWBRIDGE HEIGHTS!". 24 February 2016. Retrieved 2016-02-24.
64. "GAIL BENNINGTON! LANCE BANGS & CLARE O'KANE! THE LUCKIEST PEOPLE ALIVE!". 2 March 2016. Retrieved 2016-03-02.
65. "JULIE KLAUSNER! DANIELLE HENDERSON! SICK MANNING! KIDS AND SENIORS! GARY THE SQUIRREL!". 9 March 2016. Retrieved 2016-03-09.
66. "PHILLY BOY ROY! ALTERNATE UNIVERSES! ISLANDS WORLD PREMIERE! PARENTS CALL IN!". 16 March 2016. Retrieved 2016-03-16.
67. "MATHEW TOMPKINS FROM THE SHOUT NETWORK! WHO SCARES YOU? LOSERS HOUR!". 23 March 2016. Retrieved 2016-03-23.
68. "COMEBACKS! BATMAN V SUPERMAN AND MORE!". 30 March 2016. Retrieved 2016-03-30.
69. "JON DALY! WHO SUCKS IN PODCASTING!". 5 April 2016. Retrieved 2016-04-05.
70. "THE 50 BEST DUOS OF ALL TIME! SOUND COLLAGE! CALIFORNIA TALES!". 13 April 2016. Retrieved 2016-04-13.
71. "TOM CANNOT COMPLAIN! THE VANCE AND GARY SHOW! ANDY BRECKMAN!". 20 April 2016. Retrieved 2016-04-20.
72. "LOVE CONNECTIONS! ANGRIEST WHOPPER! WHO SUCKS IN PODCASTING!". 27 April 2016. Retrieved 2016-04-27.
73. "SCHARPLING'S ARK! KURT VILE! AT BEST SHOW! WHO SUCKS IN PODCASTING!". 4 May 2016. Retrieved 2016-05-04.
74. "THE MOVIE GAME! FINAL ROLES! THE MOST FAMOUS PERSON LISTENING?!". 11 May 2016. Retrieved 2016-05-11.
75. "THE TOMPERSONATION CONTEST! DR. FECKLER! JASON WOLINER AND JON DALY! SPRAY PAINT PREMIER!". 18 May 2016. Retrieved 2016-05-18.
76. "GAIL BENNINGTON! JOE BIDEN! NEIL HAGERTY! NELLIE MCKAY! PHONING IT IN! A GIANT DOG!". 25 May 2016. Retrieved 2016-05-25.
77. "HAYES DAVENPORT! TIM HEIDECKER! COACH HAYES! COMMENTS SECTION! AT BEST SHOW!". 1 June 2016. Retrieved 2016-06-01.
78. "KURT VILE! BOB MEHR! REPLACEMENTS STEVE! COCO HAMES! NEIL HAGERTY!". 8 June 2016. Retrieved 2016-06-08.
79. "BEST CANDY BAR EVER! RAY RAY HUTCHINS! SOUND COLLAGE!". 15 June 2016. Retrieved 2016-06-15.
80. "SHARON HORGAN AND HAYES DAVENPORT IN STUDIO! DAYTON JESSUPS! THE TOP 50 PEOPLE YOU WOULDN'T WANT TO BE HANDCUFFED TO! ANDY KINDLER! NEIL HAGERTY!". 22 June 2016. Retrieved 2016-06-22.
81. "SUNSHINE & THE RAIN! TRU TV BINGO! BILLY MERKLEWORTH! NOT IN THIS LIFETIME! SOUND COLLAGE! AT BEST SHOW!". 29 June 2016. Retrieved 2016-06-29.
82. "JOHN HODGMAN! THE TOM SCHARPLINGS SHOW! COOP! MORE!". 6 July 2016. Retrieved 2016-07-06.
83. "JULIE KLAUSNER! NICK IN UPPER NEWBRIDGE! SABRINA AND ANDREW FROM A GIANT DOG/SWEET SPIRIT! GARY THE SQUIRREL!". 13 July 2016. Retrieved 2016-07-13.
84. "GABE DELAHAYE! SEAN IN WESTBRIDGE! UNPOPULAR OPINIONS! STAND UP TALK! THE DREYFUSS 100!". 20 July 2016. Retrieved 2016-07-20.
85. "PHILLY BOY ROY! POKEMON GO FOR TRUCKERS! THE WORST DECISIONS MADE BY OTHERWISE SMART PEOPLE! DREYFUSS 100!". 27 July 2016. Retrieved 2016-07-27.
86. "ANDY KINDLER! DARREN FROM WORK! GARY THE SQUIRREL! J. PENRY & JUDI ROSEN! THE ORDER OF THINGS 2016!". 3 August 2016. Retrieved 2016-08-03.
87. "MARY HOULIHAN! DARREN FROM WORK! SUICIDE SQUAD! TOM GOES TO NASHVILLE! WHAT IS THE DUMBEST FIRST NAME?". 10 August 2016. Retrieved 2016-08-10.
88. "JEFF FEUERZEIG IN STUDIO! RON MCCALLISTER! AT BEST SHOW! GARY THE SQUIRREL!". 17 August 2016. Retrieved 2016-08-17.
89. "BEST SHOW MINI-SHOW! BEST AND WORST SUMMERS!". 24 August 2016. Retrieved 2016-08-24.
90. "TOM'S SUMMER VACATION! STRANGER THINGS! AVALANCHE BOB!". 31 August 2016. Retrieved 2016-08-31.
91. "SAUSAGE PARTY! I GIVE UP! I'll NEVER GIVE UP! MYSTERY ROCK DUDE!". 7 September 2016. Retrieved 2016-09-07.
92. "LAS VEGAS STORIES! RICK FROM NEWBRIDGE! FREDERICKS FROM NEW PORT RICHIE!". 14 September 2016. Retrieved 2016-09-14.
93. "CHRIS GETHARD! SAL VULCANO! BEACH BOYS! GARY THE SQUIRREL!". 21 September 2016. Retrieved 2016-09-21.
94. "DUH! MORE BEACH BOYS! JIM MURPHY!". 28 September 2016. Retrieved 2016-09-28.
95. "AT BEST SHOW! GONER FEST! SOUND COLLAGE!". 6 October 2016. Retrieved 2016-10-06.
96. "TOM HAS A COLD! COMIC CON! TOM STEALS!". 12 October 2016. Retrieved 2016-10-12.
97. "THE BLOWHARD 100! BILLIE B! KURT VILE! HAYES DAVENPORT! ANOTHER VEGAS STORY!". 19 October 2016. Retrieved 2016-10-19.
98. "THE BLOWHARD 100 PART 2! FRED FROM HONOLULU! RUSS FROM WEST NEWBRIDGE! WALLY WACKIMAN RADIO PLAY!". 26 October 2016. Retrieved 2016-10-26.
99. "NODUDEVEMBER! RODNEY IN SUB-EAST NEWBRIDGE! BROOKE VAN POPPELEN! WRESTLING!". 2 November 2016. Retrieved 2016-11-02.
100. "CLASSIC BEST SHOW FROM 2006! DARREN FROM WORK! THE WORLD ENDS! MORE!". 9 November 2016. Retrieved 2016-11-09.
101. "THE STORY OF TOM'S CAR CRASH! CHIP ZDARSKY! BOBBY FROM "TABLES" EMMA FROM TORONTO! SOUND COLLAGE! MORE!". 16 November 2016. Retrieved 2016-11-16.
102. "PATRICIA ARQUETTE! ORTHO FROM EAST NEWBRIDGE! AP MIKE WRESTLING! JOHN ROSS BOWIE! JAKE FOGELNEST! MARY HOULIHAN! AND MORE!". 23 November 2016. Retrieved 2016-11-23.
103. "LAST WEEK OF NODUDEVEMBER! STEP NEPHEW CHIP! RIGHT ROAD/WRONG ROAD! LISK VS. LISK!". 30 November 2016. Retrieved 2016-11-30.
104. "BONUS SHOW: THE HALF HOUR OF POWER EPISODE 1". 16 May 2015. Retrieved 2015-07-10.
105. "BONUS SHOW: THE HALF HOUR OF POWER EPISODE 2". 22 February 2015. Retrieved 2015-07-10.
106. "BONUS SHOW: THE HALF HOUR OF POWER EPISODE 3". 4 March 2015. Retrieved 2015-07-10.
107. "BONUS SHOW: THE HALF HOUR OF POWER EPISODE 4". 20 March 2015. Retrieved 2015-07-10.
108. "BONUS SHOW: THE HALF HOUR OF POWER EPISODE 4". 6 April 2015. Retrieved 2015-07-10.
109. "BONUS SHOW: THE HALF HOUR OF POWER EPISODE 5". 20 April 2015. Retrieved 2015-07-10.
110. "BONUS SHOW: THE HALF HOUR OF POWER EPISODE 6". 15 May 2015. Retrieved 2015-07-10.
111. "BONUS SHOW: THE HALF HOUR OF POWER EPISODE 7". 22 May 2015. Retrieved 2015-07-10.
112. "THE HALF HOUR OF POWER EPISODE 8". June 26, 2015. Retrieved 2015-07-10.
113. "THE HALF HOUR OF POWER EPISODE 9". July 10, 2015. Retrieved 2015-07-10.
114. "THE HALF HOUR OF POWER EPISODE 10". July 24, 2015. Retrieved 2015-08-10.
115. "THE HALF HOUR OF POWER EPISODE 11". August 7, 2015. Retrieved 2015-08-10.
116. "THE HALF HOUR OF POWER EPISODE 12". August 28, 2015. Retrieved 2015-08-28.
117. "THE HALF HOUR OF POWER EPISODE 13". September 18, 2015. Retrieved 2015-09-18.
118. "THE HALF HOUR OF POWER EPISODE 14". October 2, 2015. Retrieved 2015-10-02.
119. "THE HALF HOUR OF POWER EPISODE 15". October 23, 2015. Retrieved 2015-10-23.
120. "THE HALF HOUR OF POWER EPISODE 16". November 6, 2015. Retrieved 2015-11-06.
121. "THE HALF HOUR OF POWER EPISODE 17". November 20, 2015. Retrieved 2015-11-20.
122. "THE HALF HOUR OF POWER EPISODE 18". December 4, 2015. Retrieved 2015-12-04.
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124. "THE HALF HOUR OF POWER EPISODE 20". January 15, 2016. Retrieved 2016-01-15.
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143. "BEST SHOW BESTS #3 – An interview with John Oliver". 10 April 2015. Retrieved 2015-07-10.
144. "BEST SHOW BESTS #4 – A call from Chad Gufton!". 24 April 2015. Retrieved 2015-07-10.
145. "BEST SHOW BESTS #5 – Brett Gelman and Jason Woliner!". 8 May 2015. Retrieved 2015-07-10.
146. "BEST SHOW BESTS #6 – Thor from Newbridge Heights!". 24 May 2015. Retrieved 2015-07-10.
147. "BEST SHOW BESTS #7 – Tim Heidecker and Gregg Turkington!". 29 May 2015. Retrieved 2015-07-10.
148. "BEST SHOW BESTS #8 – A Call from Skip Magellan, Tom's Mailman!". 20 June 2015. Retrieved 2015-07-10.
149. "BEST SHOW BESTS #9 – An Interview with Ellie Kemper!". July 3, 2015. Retrieved 2015-07-10.
150. "BEST SHOW BESTS #10 – Zachary Brimstead Calls About Barbershop Prog.". July 17, 2015. Retrieved 2015-08-10.
151. "BEST SHOW BESTS #10 – Ty Monroe Calls from Jail.". July 31, 2015. Retrieved 2015-08-10.
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156. "BEST SHOW BESTS #15 – A Call from Bruce in Rumson, NJ". October 9, 2015. Retrieved 2015-10-09.
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158. "BEST SHOW BESTS #17 – Tribute Band Booker Alder Lansingdon". October 30, 2015. Retrieved 2015-10-30.
159. "BEST SHOW BESTS #18 – Bryce Calls About The Grateful Dead". November 13, 2015. Retrieved 2015-11-13.
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166. "BEST SHOW BESTS #25 – Mark in Newbridge Lows". January 29, 2016. Retrieved 2016-01-29.
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