A Call From Bernie Taupin
BEST SHOW BESTS! In this classic clip, Tom gets a call from "Bernie Taupin"! (Originally Aired on January 27, 2009) New to the Best Show? Ch...
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What is The Best Show? It used to be The Best Show On WFMU for thirteen years. Now we are on our own and making our way through the world! The show is comedy, call-ins, music and fun. It's S...
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STRANGE FRIEND! DOGS IN STUDIO! AI MIKE! AI BILL SIMMONS! MANNY IN THUGBRIDGE!
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...
A Visit from Beatles Expert Milt Mortner
BEST SHOW BESTS! In this classic clip, Tom gets a call and then a visit from a self-proclaimed Beatles expert, MILT MORTNER! (Originally air...
MARC MARON! THE DEBUT OF AI MIKE! TOM'S ANNOUNCEMENT!
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...
Brock Peuchk, Neighborhood Hero
BEST SHOW BESTS! In this classic clip, Tom gets a call from neighborhood hero Brock Peuchk! (Originally ired January 16, 2007) New to the Be...
TOM CAN'T COMPLAIN! BILLY WEST! AI BILL SIMMONS!
On this week's episode... the return of TOM CAN'T COMPLAIN! Plus special guest, legendary voice actor BILLY WEST - the voice behind Futurama...
Granite Toughman In Strongbridge
BEST SHOW BESTS! In this classic clip, Tom gets a call from GRANITE TOUGHMAN IN STRONGBRIDGE! (Originally aired on January 27th, 2026) New t...
HELP TOM FIND A NEW GIMMICK! TONS OF CALLS!
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...
Spike The Author
BEST SHOW BESTS! In these classic clips, the legendary caller SPIKE checks in about his favorite soap opera and spills the details of his th...
COLE FROM BLACK LIPS! TONIGHT'S TOPIC: WHO SUCKS?! BEST SHOW TOUR MOVIE AVAILABLE NOW!
Tonight Tom gets a visit from BLACK LIPS' Cole Alexander! Cole shares an update about the Black Lips' upcoming tour, gets a pep talk from To...
BJ Bryson from The Bridge
BEST SHOW BESTS! In this classic clip, Tom gets a call from BJ BRYSON from THE BRIDGE! (Originally aired on February 20th, 2012) New to the...
ZACH GOODE FROM SMASH MOUTH! PAT MCAFEE ALBUM REVIEW! PHILLY BOY ROY!
Tom's dream of fronting Smash Mouth gets a bit complicated when ZACH GOODE, the current lead singer of SMASH MOUTH, confronts Tom in the stu...
Three Classic Spike Calls from 2008
BEST SHOW BESTS! In these classic clips, Tom gets a series of calls from one of the most unique personalities in the show's history.... the...
NATHAN GELGUD! TOM VS. THE TROLL! TOM'S PLAN TO TAKE OVER SMASH MOUTH! OPEN PHONES!
Friend of the show (and occasional villain) NATHAN GELGUD returns to the Best Show. Tom and Nathan catch up and discuss the upcoming new col...
The Robin Hood of the Hardwood
BEST SHOW BESTS! In this classic clip, Tom gets a call from the ROBIN HOOD OF THE HARDWOOD! (Originally aired on November 30, 2004) New to t...
CHRIS SLUSARENKO! CHAKI THE FUNK WIZARD! URGH: A MUSIC TOUR & CONCERT MOVIE TALK!
Tonight's show... almost doesn't happen... The Best Show Studio is beset by unforeseen technical issues affecting calls. But thankfully, fri...
Author Rick Higgins
BEST SHOW BESTS! In this classic clip, Tom gets a visit from author RICK HIGGINS! (Originally Aired on July 27, 2010) New to the Best Show?...
TOM PAYS TRIBUTE TO HIS MOM! CALLERS PAY THEIR RESPECTS! TOPIC: WEIRD TEACHER STORIES!
The Best Show is back after a few week break. Tom addresses the recent passing of his mother with a moving tribute at the top of the show. A...
The Brushman Saga
BEST SHOW BESTS! In these classic clips, Tom gets a call from the BRUSHMAN... and then gets a surprise the following week! (Originally aired...
PATREON PREVIEW: S&W / Q&A #19: Poison Idea, Billy Joel documentary, Liam or Noel?
This week, while Tom is away, we are sharing a bonus episode of our Patreon Exclusive Show, S&W/Q&A! This show is a chance for all Patreon s...