
Mirth, Music, and Mayhem Every Tuesday Night hosted by Tom Scharpling. Get the Full Experience on Patreon patreon.com/thebestshow
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 1003 | Founded | 12 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | ComedyMusic | |||

BEST SHOW BESTS! In this classic clip, Tom gets a call from Mikey In Southwest Newbridge! (Originally Aired On August 19th, 2015)
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Comedian RACHEL COSTER (Boy Room) comes to the Forever Dog studio to chat with Tom! Rachel and Tom discuss her comedy, Jelly Roll, New York City, dumb young men, and more! We make some slight progress on the list of the Top 50 Dopes from every state!... more
BEST SHOW BESTS! In this classic clip, Tom gets an in-studio visit from renowned psychic KELVIN JUNIPER! (Originally aired on January 6, 2009)
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CARSON MCHONE rocks out the Best Show/Forever Dog Theater with a tremendous live set! More progress is made on the list of the TOP DOPE OF EVERY STATE! Lots of great entries this time. Who do Joel, Spiro, and all the rest think is the biggest dope in... more
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Beyond words love the show. Is there a patreon where JW bits are searchable or separated from the rest of the show? Or have they released a best of? Love Tom’s guests and topics but I can’t get enough of that JW.
Love love love this podcast. There’s not many like it. It’s the best. Hence, the name. Obviously.
There’s not many podcasts that give you Tom Scharpling, the amazing guest, incredible music acts, the live chat, weird calls from John Wurster, and Mushroom Mike… also much love to AP Mike, Bayonne NJ’s answer to Joey Swole. So many in jokes, so many rants… the Best.
Give yourself a few eps to get in the rhythm. You’ll love it.
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Just when I thought I was out, they pulled me back in !!!
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The show blends interview-style conversations with a rotating ensemble of callers, musicians, filmmakers, writers, and comedians, anchored by a sharp, improvisational host. Episodes frequently center on music history, indie and alternative scenes, film-making craft, and pop culture riffs, often mixing musical performances, humorous banter, and promotional segments into a fast-paced, collaborative atmosphere. Notable strengths include long-form conversations that reveal backstage processes, a loyal community vibe, and a willingness to push boundaries with entertaining, offbeat narratives. Potential listeners may value candid storytelling, deep dives into creative process, and the playful tension between serious craft and irreverent comedy.
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3. Jake Tempest
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