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The Best Show on WFMU => Show Discussion => Topic started by: stepheninchicago on August 28, 2007, 11:06:49 PM
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seriously. the guy ALWAYS knocks it out when he calls in. Where has he been?!
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seriously. the guy ALWAYS knocks it out when he calls in. Where has he been?!
Coughing.
Sorry Paul, but it's sort of your Best Show Trademark.
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He's obviously still listening. Probably just doesn't want to wear out his welcome. Leave 'em wanting more.
And as fun as those calls are, they do often change the tone of the show (occasionally veering into Sammy Maudlin territory). Still great, but different. He's leaving room for the slobs to call in so they can have their chance to shine. Otherwise he'll destroy the competition.
But yes, I look forward to the next time he calls, but there needn't be any pressure to do so.
In an ideal world we'd still have the Best Show in it's current form while PFT and Tommy could create a spin-off show where they'd talk on the phone for an hour about whatever. There's a whole world of idiots and crappy pop culture that begs to be made fun of by the combined wit of "Tom-Tompkins".
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PFT is a great caller, but the calls last a long time because Tom and Paul like each other a lot. They get on a roll and just keep going. Perhaps Paul wants to leave a little room for others? HOWEVER, a PFT call is always welcome.
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I like when PFT calls alright. One time I didn't like his call, then someone on the chat told me I should listen again later and I'd think it was genius. And they were pretty much right. So I welcome more PFT with open arms. Plus, he was really funny on Never Not Funny and totally owned when I saw him on The Match Game at UCBTLA last month.
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Or, WHAT IF we let it all play out organically? Y'know, the excitement of not knowing what the future holds.
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Oh I'm all for the excitement...i'm just saying the guy never fails to bring the goods when he calls. Plus, as much as I like Tom being punchy with the callers, its nice to hear him getting along and joking around with a caller.
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I wouldn't worry. PFT still e-mails Tom during the show all the time. He's gonna have to plug something sooner or later.
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Or, WHAT IF we let it all play out organically?
Surely, we have no other choice?
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I like when PFT calls alright. One time I didn't like his call, then someone on the chat told me I should listen again later and I'd think it was genius. And they were pretty much right. So I welcome more PFT with open arms. Plus, he was really funny on Never Not Funny and totally owned when I saw him on The Match Game at UCBTLA last month.
The same sorta thing happend to me. I didn't like it then listened again and now I want more PFT.
Its kinda like when I saw Cable Guy for the first time, I didn't like it but today I love it.
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i think PFT calls are great but i get in arguements with a couple of my friends who hate his calls. they say he and tom agree way to much and therefore kinda puts the breaks on the show. tom'll be going off on something and PFT will call and suddenly tom is happy and agreeable. personally i think he needs those breaks from "angry tom".
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i think PFT calls are great but i get in arguements with a couple of my friends who hate his calls. they say he and tom agree way to much and therefore kinda puts the breaks on the show. tom'll be going off on something and PFT will call and suddenly tom is happy and agreeable. personally i think he needs those breaks from "angry tom".
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Agreed, but try to familiarize yourself with the good work of William Strunk. He and Sarah could no doubt make short work of even this humble post.
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seriously?
are you just trying to be a dick?
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seriously?
are you just trying to be a dick?
I'm not trying, I''m bringing it, Colin. As Laurie would say, "Srsly, Dude".
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seriously?
are you just trying to be a dick?
I'm not trying, I''m bringing it, Colin. As Laurie would say, "Srlsly, Dude".
ok, i'm glad we cleared that up
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seriously?
are you just trying to be a dick?
I'm not trying, I''m bringing it, Colin. As Laurie would say, "Srlsly, Dude".
ok, i'm glad we cleared that up
Srsly.
PS: The shift key is your friend!
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PFT = good.
Bill Strunk = good.
E.B. White = good.
Yes!
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He was on the Never Not Funny podcast this week
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He was on the Never Not Funny podcast this week
Here's another interview from this week...
http://keepingscoreathome.com/?p=305
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I saw PFT at Helium in Philadelphia last night with a bunch of Best Show fans. He was really incredible, especially in the first ten minutes of his set (New Yorker bit, LA vs. SF). Most of the set was new, I only recognized one bit from his show that I saw last year.
Plus, fanciest suit ever (pocket square AND vest). Go see him if you are in the area.
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But did he wear a fob and pocket watch?
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I think the PFT calls are great! When those guys like-mindedly shpritz I feel like I found the pocket of a party where the hilarity ensues, like a couple guys who stay in the kitchen all night cracking wise while people drift in and out to grab a beer. Then something like Steak-Ums happens.
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I think the PFT calls are great! When those guys like-mindedly shpritz I feel like I found the pocket of a party where the hilarity ensues, like a couple guys who stay in the kitchen all night cracking wise while people drift in and out to grab a beer. Then something like Steak-Ums happens.
Those two are clean as a whistle too in their humor.
I wonder if off air they are a little blue-r.
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Hey I finally got Impersonal today and it is High-larious.
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Nothing too new to add, but I also saw PFT at Helium in Philadelphia on Saturday night. I bought "Impersonal," and it raised my expectations, but Paul still exceeded them. Maybe its because Philadelphians are more bark than bite or maybe he's just that good, but Paul really put the "Lenny from Of Mice and Men" segment of the crowd in their place. He just barreled after them headlong and came out glowing. Much better crowd work than I anticipated ("Impersonal" doesn't feature any crowd interaction), and he really has a polished stage presence. Reminded me a lot of Patton Oswalt in that way. Can't recommend him highly enough to anyone that hasn't gone to see him perform yet. Still a show on Sunday!
I also got to meet Paul after the show. He was kind enough to sign my iTunes receipt for my purchase of "Impersonal," and seemed more than willing to participate in awkward conversation. A real nice guy.
When I waited uncertainly in the hallway near the glamorous meet-and-greet pavilion (or as jerks might say "the fold-up table") for PFT to hawk his wares, who strolls in wearing a cowboy hat and goggles, but Tom himself! I was pretty floored, and scurried over to him as fast as I could to..get this...participate in awkward conversation. Seriously, Tom and Paul were easy to talk to, very kind, and more than willing to sign my iTunes receipt, which has replaced my Tiger Schulman's diploma above my fireplace. Go see Paul's shows and buy his CD!
In a related note....your time is coming Dave...
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Ummm, there's a lot of Daves around here. I'm a little scared to think you could possibly be talking to me. The last time somebody said "Your time is coming" to me, I wound up requesting a restraining order.