Director MARY BRONSTEIN zooms into the Best Show to talk to Tom about her new film If I Had Legs I'd Kick You! They discuss the new film, Mary's next moves, and much else! LAEL NEALE performs a killer set of live music at the Forever Dog Theater, promoting her latest album Altogether Stranger (out now on Sub Pop)! Phones ring on the topic: Worst 20…

This week Tom and Julie conclude their journey of watching the full 47 minute Mickey Rooney acting class with one of the attendees, Keith Cable! Keith revealed to us many things we already suspected about Mickey Rooney, as well as a few anecdotes we did not see coming, and ended things off with a heartwarming conclusion for the ages. Our brand new …

BEST SHOW BESTS! In this classic clip, Tom gets a call from BILL AT CONSOLIDATED CARDBOARD! (Originally Aired May 13th, 2008) New to the Best Show? Check out Best Show Bests, the greatest hits of The Best Show! Available every Friday on your podcast app. SUPPORT THE BEST SHOW ON PATREON! WEEKLY BONUS EPISODES & VIDEO EPISODES! https://www.patreon.c…

Callers ring on the topic of "Oh Wait, I Was Wrong!" When have you ever realized you had the wrong impression or idea of something? See what Tom and the callers find out. NATHAN GELGUD comes in to talk to Tom about the release of his graphic novel REEL POLITIK, out now via Drawn and Quarterly! They discuss, well, just about everything! Plus, Tom ge…

This week Tom and Julie began their journey of watching the full 47 minute Mickey Rooney acting class - stay tuned for an exclusive interview in Part 2 coming next week! Plus they discussed the time Julie met Kevin Seal, Heavy Metal music, Rockport shoes, and what the worst foods to bring home are. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give onli…

BEST SHOW BESTS! In this classic, The Four Horsemen (Tom Scharpling, "AP" Mike Lisk, Pat Byrne, and Jason "Dudio" Gore) are joined by pianist Brian Heveron-Smith, who they've recruited for a songwriting session. The goal is to beat Billy Joel to the punch by writing a song with the same title as his upcoming song "Turn The Lights Back On" three day…

It's been 25 years here at the Best Show! And this culminates our celebration! Tom, Mike, Pat, the callers, and YOU take a stroll through memory lane, talking about all the best moments on the Best Show! JOHN OLIVER zooms in to chat with Tom about all manner of things! FRANKIE COSMOS perform a terrific set of live music in the Forever Dog Theater, …

Happy Jelloween! This week Tom and Julie hear Jelly Roll's music for the first time EVER! Plus they talk about the band Yello, favorite Halloween costumes and candy, Hersheypark Dark Nights, and watch a 1990 Oatmeal Crisp commercial starring Norman Bates. Join us this Wednesday 10/29 at 8pm ET (5pm PT) for our Halloween Patreon Livestream and Costu…

BEST SHOW BESTS! In this classic clip, Darren from Work discusses his and Tom’s dads’ band, and reveals some amazing Bin Laden secrets! (Originally aired May 10th, 2011) New to the Best Show? Check out Best Show Bests, the greatest hits of The Best Show! Available every Friday on your podcast app. SUPPORT THE BEST SHOW ON PATREON! WEEKLY BONUS EPIS…

Please enjoy this unlocked Patreon Livestream from May of 2025 where Tom and Julie host a morning show called Good Morning Double Threat! We'll be back next week with our big Halloween episode, and live stream on Wednesday 10/29! See you then! Patreon is the best way to support Double Threat! Your support keeps the show going and we appreciate it m…

BEST SHOW BESTS! In this classic clip, Tom gets a call from PHILLY BOY ROY who discusses his role in mediating the lawsuit between Hall & Oates. (Originally Aired November 28th, 2023). New to the Best Show? Check out Best Show Bests, the greatest hits of The Best Show! Available every Friday on your podcast app. The Best Show is celebrating 25 year…

This week Tom and Julie take a look at Jason Alexander's photo shoot for Kith & the New York Yankees, watch Mickey Rooney pretending to wash dishes in a Garden State Life Insurance commercial, and introduce the Double Threat Sweepstakes! Plus Carson gives the long awaited update to The Farrelly 45 with his review of Ricky Stanicky, and more! DOUBLE…

BEST SHOW BESTS! In honor of the Best Show Live Shows in Brooklyn this weekend, we're sharing this classic clip, where Tom gets a call from TERRENCE, A HIPSTER FROM BILLYBURG! (Originally aired on November 24, 2009). New to the Best Show? Check out Best Show Bests, the greatest hits of The Best Show! Available every Friday on your podcast app. The …

THE BEST SHOW LIVE SHOWS APPROACH! And the Four Horseman reunite as a group once again. They discuss movies at length, Pat's story, and many other things. Experimental hip hop trio clipping. perform a blistering set in the Forever Dog Theater! They join Tom for a chat afterwards. Plenty of great calls from some heavy hitters as well as a few new fo…

This week Tom and Julie chat with our new friend Dennis, the CEO of Drink Labs, to help us create our very own Double Threat beverage! Plus they listen to autotuned trap remixes of Woody Allen's "What's With Baum?" audio book reading, and more! This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at ⁠betterhelp.com/tomandjulie⁠⁠⁠⁠ and…

BEST SHOW BESTS! In this classic clip, PHILLY BOY ROY calls in to tell Tom about his recent trip to WEIRDOWOOD! (Originally aired on July 3rd, 2007) The Best Show is celebrating 25 years with a live show extravaganza for the ages. Coming to NYC, Philly, LA, and Chicago this Fall! Tickets go on General Sale Friday July 18th at 10am local time Sat 10…

In preparation for The Best Show Live Shows coming soon, callers regale Tom with their stories of the illustrious cities of Philadelphia, New York, Chicago and Los Angeles. Which comedian did someone awkwardly talk to after a show? Listen to find out! Plus, Tom discusses his recent visit to the JAWS EXHIBIT in Los Angeles, where he had an encounter…

This week Tom and Julie watch a ton of YOUR clip submissions, including: Hulk Hogan backwards demonic polka, the time Mickey Rooney left Triumph and Conan O'Brien speechless, a Gene Wilder Tootsie Roll commercial, Max the poodle, a man who made $5k while completely toast his bread to the max, and more! Plus, they ask the one question on everybody's…

BEST SHOW BESTS! In this classic clip, Tom gets a call from REGGIE MONROE, (in)famous former Survivor contestant! (Originally aired December 16th, 2003) New to the Best Show? Check out Best Show Bests, the greatest hits of The Best Show! Available every Friday on your podcast app. SUPPORT THE BEST SHOW ON PATREON! WEEKLY BONUS EPISODES & VIDEO EPIS…