The Best Show with Tom Scharpling

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The topic: "Better Than You Think"! What do you feel gets dismissed, derided or otherwise criticized unjustly? A song, movie, or show? Callers weigh in! We get some heavy hitters on the line tonight, old favorites (Pat Finnerty, Jeff Feuerzeig) and new sensations (Spiro, that weird Celtics dude) alike! "AI" Mike weighs in on his forays into music, much to Tom's chagrin! Plus, Tom gets a special call from BRAD IN PHARTBRIDGE! 

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BEST SHOW BESTS! In this classic clip, Tom gets a call from "Bernie Taupin"! (Originally Aired on January 27, 2009)

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Julia Vickerman and the representatives of MUTT SCOUTS bring a pack of dogs to the studio to promote the Kickstarter and opening of the dog cafe Strange Friend Dog Cafe! Hear all about DISCO and the other rescues and Tom and Julia's plans for STRANGE FRIEND! AI Mike shorts out the connection from Jersey! Tom checks in with AI Bill Simmons again, this time with questionable results! Great calls from the regulars and a special one from MANNY IN THUGBRIDGE!

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BEST SHOW BESTS! In this classic clip, Tom gets a call and then a visit from a self-proclaimed Beatles expert, MILT MORTNER! (Originally aired on March 30, 2010)

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MARC MARON returns to the Best Show! Tom and Marc have a long conversation that ranges from the state of comedy and politics, what Marc has been up to since ending WTF, Jewish cemetaries in New Jersey, Andrew "Dice" Clay, Marc's poetry that he has lying around, and more! Tom makes a big announcement about his upcoming dog cafe STRANGE FRIEND! "AI" Mike makes his Best Show debut! Plus, Tom takes a few calls and pays tribute to a longtime best show listener and fan favorite caller. 

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BEST SHOW BESTS! In this classic clip, Tom gets a call from neighborhood hero Brock Peuchk! (Originally ired January 16, 2007)

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On this week's episode... the return of TOM CAN'T COMPLAIN! Plus special guest, legendary voice actor BILLY WEST - the voice behind Futurama and Ren & Stimpy and author of the new memoir Voice-a-Versa! And a conversation with AI BILL SIMMONS!

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BEST SHOW BESTS! In this classic clip, Tom gets a call from GRANITE TOUGHMAN IN STRONGBRIDGE! (Originally aired on January 27th, 2026)

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In order to compete in a sea of cliche, gimmicky shows, Tom needs your help! What dumb gimmick can he start doing for The Best Show? Animal sidekicks, aliens, food... Callers galore chime in on all of the new ideas! Detours include trying to get Spiro a date (who hopefully likes his Opie & Anthony shirt), Mushroom Mike's strong opinions about Transcendental Meditation, a caller passes the psycopath test, Mary talks Philly sports mascots, and more! 

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